Princess of Wales to host Christmas carol service again this year

In Germany, the ventilation technique of lüften involves opening windows wide to create airflow and facilitate air exchange in homes. There are two types of lüften - shock ventilation and cross-ventilation - both aimed at replacing stale air with fresher air. This practice, taken seriously by Germans, has scientifically supported benefits such as reducing indoor pollutants, lowering humidity levels, and improving overall health and well-being. Full Article

Families of Nottingham knife killer Valdo Calocane's victims are urging NHS England to reconsider not publishing a full report on the care he received after being sentenced to an indefinite hospital order for manslaughter and attempted murder due to paranoid schizophrenia. The independent mental health homicide report will only be available in summary form, with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust having exclusive access to the full version, prompting families to push for its full publication in...

President Trump's nominee for Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, has pledged to review the Biden administration's restrictions on firearms exports introduced in April 2024. These restrictions are designed to prevent U.S. guns from falling into the hands of foreign criminal organizations, potentially leading to a 7% annual decrease in U.S. firearms exports. Lutnick's commitment signals a potential shift in policy towards the regulation of firearm exports under the new administration. Full Article

A 7-year-old boy survived a fatal crash that killed his mother in Fresno County after spending 12 hours by her side before being found walking alone on a mountain road. The California Highway Patrol responded to a call about an overdue party, leading to the discovery of the boy near the crash site, where the Subaru had overturned down an embankment. The boy, who suffered injuries, was taken to Valley Children’s Hospital and reunited with...

European Union leaders have pledged a firm response to unfair targeting, with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warning against a potential tariff war. They emphasized their commitment to protecting Greenland and maintaining a strong partnership with the U.S., offering flexibility in fiscal rules to increase defense spending. Despite opposition to joint debt issuance, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz advocated for more financing options for defense investments. Full Article

New York Attorney General Letitia James has warned hospitals in the state that complying with the White House executive order to end gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth may violate state law. The letter from the attorney general's office emphasizes hospitals' obligations to comply with New York anti-discrimination laws and warns against denying care to pediatric transgender patients, highlighting potential legal consequences. The conflict between federal policy and state law has led to cancellations of...