It is an autumn evening and a group of women have assembled in a community centre in Essex, as others Zoom in from home. They have gathered to join fitness instructor Becky Scott, in one of her MissFits Workout sessions, aimed at helping plus-size people find empowerment through movement – although all body shapes are…
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Where will I be able to see it? Nicola Davis The partial solar eclipse will be visible in parts of the UK between 10am and noon on Saturday – with viewing chances best in the east where skies should be clearest…
1.Jude, 6, asks: what is the world’s largest aeroplane? Reveal 2.Oscar, 8, asks: what makes the water come out of a fire engine hose so fast? Reveal 3.Leo, 4, asks: why are nostrils round? Reveal 4.Noah, 7, asks: why are holly leaves dark and glossy on one side and matte and light green on the…
One of my favourite books growing up was my dad’s copy of The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics. I spent hours flicking through images of an eyeless, trombone-mouthed golden man swallowing naked bodies, and a full-page, black-and-white comic strip by legendary psychedelic artist Rick Griffin. It didn’t matter that I hadn’t yet listened to most of the songs – the surreal…
1 seeds Florida & Duke prep for Elite 8 against Texas Tech & Alabama Mackenzie Salmon breaks down Elite 8 matchups, as No. 1 Florida will take on No. 3 Texas Tech and No. 1 Duke will verse No. 2 Alabama. Sports Seriously ATLANTA – Tom Izzo paced to the very end of the bench,…
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission said on Friday that he had opened an investigation into Disney’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the latest attempt under the Trump administration to halt such efforts. In a letter to Robert A. Iger, the chief executive of Disney, Brendan Carr, the chairman, said the company’s programs…