World warming at an accelerated rate, scientists report
Scientific agencies report that global warming has accelerated since the mid‑2010s, with 2025 among the three hottest years on record and greenhouse gases at record levels.
2026/02/19
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Smart shoe could help prevent falls among older people
An engineer at the University of Bristol has developed a 'smart shoe' with a sensor insole that provides real-time gait and pressure data to connected devices, and NICE figures show falls are a leading cause of injury death for people aged 75 and older in the UK.
2026/02/19
Chelsea's Rosenior calls for life bans for those found guilty of racism
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior said anyone in football found guilty of racism should face lifetime bans, speaking after Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior left a Champions League match alleging racial abuse; UEFA is investigating and the accused player has denied the claim.
2026/02/19
Bedtime habit: stop eating three hours before bed may support heart health.
A Northwestern study reported that avoiding food within three hours of bedtime improved heart-rate regulation and glucose measures in a small trial of obese adults, and biohacker Bryan Johnson highlighted the finding.
2026/02/19
Hero dives into Lake Michigan to save baby girl after wind blew stroller into water
A Chicago man dove into Lake Michigan after a gust of wind pushed an eight-month-old's stroller into the water; the infant was taken to Lurie Children's Hospital and initially listed in good condition while the rescuer was also hospitalized for monitoring.
2026/02/19
Nippon Steel sees better year ahead for U.S. Steel, says CFO
Nippon Steel's CFO said the company does not plan capacity cuts at U.S. Steel and expects the U.S. business to contribute to earnings in fiscal 2026, helped by stronger steel prices and technology transfers.
2026/02/19
Barbican arts director departure prompts open letter signed by Salman Rushdie
More than 170 cultural figures, including Salman Rushdie, have signed an open letter expressing concern after Devyani Saltzman announced she will leave the Barbican in May; the organisation says there are no plans to replace her.
2026/02/19
Heritage fund awards £2.5m to preserve four historic sites in Girvan
The National Lottery Heritage Fund is providing more than £2.5m to conserve four historic buildings in Girvan — the McKechnie Institute and Museum, Stumpy Jail, a former Dalrymple Street bank and the Stair Park Bandstand — as part of the community-led 'Girvan's Story' project.
2026/02/19
North coast Gaelic group relaunches with day of workshops in Melness
A reformed Taigh na Gàidhlig Mhealanais committee will host Furan, a day of Gaelic language, music and dance at Melness Community Centre on Sunday 22 February; language tasters are free while song and stepdance workshops cost £5.
2026/02/19
New 77-apartment scheme for over-55s starts with ground-breaking ceremony
A ground‑breaking ceremony in South Wootton marked the start of construction by Housing 21 on a 77‑apartment extra care scheme for people aged 55 and over, with grant funding from Homes England and Norfolk County Council.
2026/02/19
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