Now Playing: Our Marriage 17. October 2026 (11:00) Something old, something new, something short-form: Wedding trailers are a cinematic way to tell your love story, along with its happy ending.(New York Times)
All the president’s women: a familiar downward trajectory in Trump’s cabinet 17. October 2026 (11:00) Half of Trump’s female cabinet officials have been replaced by men, while men facing misconduct allegations remainDonald Trump is not, by any measure, a feminist. He has said so himself. But the president has often pointed to his hiring and promoting of women in an attempt to stave off criticism of both his policies and personal conduct over the years.During his second term, however, there is one common characteristic among most of those who have departed the Trump administration. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Honeybees are barging aside wild pollinators in hunt for pollen and nectar, study finds 17. October 2026 (11:00) As a surge in beekeepers has lead to increased numbers of honeybees, researchers record them pushing bumblebees and other rival species away from flowersHoneybees are outcompeting wild pollinators for resources by aggressively bumping into them and chasing them away from flowers, research has shown.The study, by researchers from Anglia Ruskin University, found that areas where there were higher concentrations of honeybees had fewer wild pollinators, such as bumblebees, solitary bees and hoverflies. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Stinky business: south London bike shop hit by ‘unbearable’ stench from Thames Water sewer 17. October 2026 (11:00) Owner and mechanics fear for their health and future of the Herne Hill shop with no date for fixing problemThe leafy south London neighbourhood of Herne Hill is a haven for cyclists who can often be seen lapping the local parks and refuelling at the many cafes that line the suburban streets. But there is something foul in the air of this corner of the capital – and for once it’s not the traffic fumes hitting bicycle riders.A toxic stench thought to be caused by untreated sewage stuck in Thames Water drains has been emanating from the subterranean depths for months, most likely caused by the summer’s lack of rain. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Squash down: smaller pumpkins expected this Halloween after drought in England 17. October 2026 (11:00) Data shows 2026 could be worst harvest on record, as growers suggest painting faces on vegetables instead of carvingIn the lead-up to Halloween, front porches across the country feature fat, proudly carved pumpkins, lit from within by tea lights.But this year there is likely to be a shortage due to drought, experts have warned, with the squashes much smaller than usual. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Why AI Isn’t Ready to Tackle Our Convoluted Genomes 17. October 2026 (11:00) The DNA inside our cells isn’t just a series of instructions, but something far more dynamic. Like scientists, AI models don't yet have the data to properly decode it.(Wired)
Zelensky closes Putin's skies: Russians face days of delays in airport chaos as Ukraine drone missions disrupt airspace