The 2023 Sir Paul Curran award for academic journalism goes to Barbara Sahakian

A cat named Leonardo da Pinchi has gained notoriety in Mairangi Bay, New Zealand, for stealing laundry items, including expensive silk boxer shorts and a cashmere sweater. His owner, Helen North, struggles to control his kleptomania, leading her to post photos of his loot on social media to return stolen items to neighbors. Want More Context? 🔎

A shooting at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, on August 1, 2025, resulted in the deaths of four individuals, prompting a manhunt for an armed suspect last seen near Stump Town. Local businesses were placed on lockdown as law enforcement searched the suspect's home and the surrounding woods, with Governor Greg Gianforte monitoring the situation closely. Want More Context? 🔎

Ghislaine Maxwell has been moved from a Florida federal prison to the minimum-security Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, as she seeks a pardon from former President Donald Trump. Her attorney confirmed her transfer, and Trump has not ruled out the possibility of a pardon, stating he hasn't thought about it yet but acknowledges his power to do so. Want More Context? 🔎

In Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood, two manholes erupted in flames, prompting a swift response from about 60 firefighters who extinguished the blazes without injuries or property damage. The incidents, linked to Con Edison and caused by overheating underground cables, followed previous manhole fires in the area, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in New York City's extensive network of manholes. Want More Context? 🔎

A woman in her 60s was found dead at the base of cliffs below Whitby Abbey, marking the third death in the area within 24 hours, following a couple in their 40s who also fell from the cliff. North Yorkshire Police are investigating the incidents, which are not believed to be suspicious, and have urged witnesses to come forward. Want More Context? 🔎

A judge has ruled that Jenny Helliwell fraudulently failed to disclose nearly £48 million in assets during her pre-nup with Simon Entwistle, who originally received £325,000 in their divorce. Appeals judge Lady Justice King ordered the case to be recalculated without the pre-nup, citing Helliwell's deliberate non-disclosure of her wealth, including business assets and property. Want More Context? 🔎