Mobile ban in schools not improving grades or behaviour, study suggests

President Trump has recently shifted to attending swearing-in ceremonies for his Cabinet officials, including new Attorney General Pam Bondi, who faced scrutiny over her independence from the White House. Trump's appointees, including Bondi and her deputy Todd Blanche, have personal ties to the president through legal representation, raising concerns about their ability to remain impartial in their roles. Legal experts worry that these nominees may lack the necessary independence to stand up to Trump and...

White noise machines are popular among parents seeking better sleep for their babies by drowning out background noise, but neurosurgeon Dr. Edward Chang warns of potential negative effects on brain development due to lack of natural sound exposure. While some parents defend the use of white noise for improved sleep quality, experts advise caution with volume levels to prevent hearing damage and suggest placing the machine at a distance from the child's sleeping area to...

President Trump's proposal to move all Palestinians out of Gaza and make it a U.S. territory was met with mixed reactions globally, with support from Trump loyalists and Israel's far right, but rejection from American allies and adversaries. The plan to displace the Palestinian population in Gaza and turn it into a tourist destination faced significant hurdles due to the region's complex history and legal implications, including violating international law by forcibly relocating civilians and...

The families of the Nottingham attack victims are holding doctors responsible for failing to appropriately treat triple killer Valdo Calocane, demanding accountability from the mental health trust and individual clinicians. Calocane, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, was released despite being deemed a "ticking timebomb" and subsequently killed three people in a series of attacks in June 2023. An independent report revealed that Calocane refused long-lasting anti-psychotic medication, and the families are calling for action against doctors...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has instructed security agencies to intensify counterterror operations in J&K to achieve 'zero-infiltration' and eliminate terrorism with a 'ruthless approach'. Concerns have been raised regarding foreign militants and local support, as well as the role of the narco network in terror funding. Shah emphasized the need for swift action to curb financial aid from the drug trade to combat terrorism effectively. Full Article

Two teenagers in York Region are facing multiple charges for throwing rocks at vehicles, with the 18-year-old now facing 13 additional charges and the 17-year-old facing six new charges. Both were arrested for incidents dating back to July 2024, and the investigation is ongoing. In a separate incident, Toronto Police are seeking a man suspected of using a stolen debit card to make fraudulent transactions in North York, with the suspect described as 30 to...