Abrupt change to European funder’s rules leaves researchers shut out
Flood of proposals to European Research Council—perhaps unleashed by AI—means unsuccessful applicants must wait longer to reapply Source link
May 2026
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Chip shops sell cheap catfish as ‘traditional fish and chips’
Steven Booth, 41, who was waiting in Crook’s chippy to buy his lunch, said: “My wife is from Thailand and over there catfish is often on the menu, it’s fantastic and I’m up for trying it, but it’s incredibly important you are told what you’re eating.” Source link
Trump-Backed Candidate Joins Call for Unlimited Film and TV Incentive
Steve Hilton, the Trump-endorsed candidate for California governor, joined in calls on Thursday for an unlimited state subsidy for film and TV production. Joined by Gloria Romero, who is running for lieutenant governor, Hilton unveiled his proposal outside the shuttered Cinerama Dome, which has become a symbol of Hollywood decline. “This is an emergency,” Hilton…
Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of exhibition
It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Source link
How to get a discounted TSA PreCheck membership, starting May 1
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is knocking down the price of a PreCheck membership during the month of May, for qualifying customers. Source link
Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder
There has been violence outside hospital in Alice Springs, where a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated. Source link
Trump fires every member of the U.S. National Science Foundation’s governing body
Dismissal of the National Science Board is widely seen as latest move to erase NSF’s independence Source link
Restore Britain party refunds crypto project's donations
A Labour MP raised concerns about the donations with the Electoral Commission. Source link
Football gossip: Delap, Stones, White, Salah, Jackson, Diouf, Vicario, Alisson, Ounahi, Sancho, Brown
Everton look to revive their interest in Liam Delap and target England trio, Mohamed Salah considers a move to Fenerbahce, and Chelsea hope for a Nicolas Jackson pay day. Everton look set to revive their interest in Chelsea forward Liam Delap, 23, while they are also exploring moves for fellow Englishman, defenders John Stones, 31,…
US Republicans break ranks to challenge Trump administration on Iran war
Some from president’s own party have begun to demand accountability in the unpopular conflict Source link