A transgender clinic for minors that has been accused of rushing vulnerable children into treatment is to close, though a rise in gender dysphoria cases means that the NHS is moving to a new model with “strong links to mental health services.” The Tavistock Centre in London, which runs England’s only NHS gender identity development service…
UK Lawmakers Warn Against Shrinking Army Size Amid War in Ukraine
The UK government was urged on Thursday to reconsider its plan to cut the number of army personnel by 9,500 and shift focus from conventional capabilities, or at least review the timeline of the plans, in light of challenges exposed by the Afghan withdrawal and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In a report (pdf) published on…
The Trials and Tenacity of a Young Artist in Renaissance Rome
Around 1543, 14-year-old Taddeo Zuccaro left his family home in Urbino, Italy, and headed off to Rome to immerse himself in art and to seek out artistic training. In four short years, at just 18 years old, Zuccaro’s murals on the façade of Palazzo Mattei made him the most talked about fresco decorator in Rome—and…
Man Who Tried Killing Brett Kavanaugh Was ‘Shooting for 3’ Justices
The California man who is facing life in prison after confessing to attempting to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh told an associate that he wanted to murder three justices in a bid to “change the votes for decades to come,” according to new court documents. Nicholas Roske, who flew to Maryland in June and…
Why We Don’t Have Children Anymore
Commentary In traditional, subsistence production societies, children were valuable assets. People need and want many children. In contemporary industrial and post-industrial society, children are a practical liability. People in modern societies do not want a large number of children, and many do not want any. In 1958, Canadian women had on average 3.88 children. After…
Have Leg Artery Disease? Walk Until It Hurts
July 28, 2022
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That phrase “no pain, no gain” might truly apply to people with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a new study finds. Researchers found that people with PAD who walked at pace that caused discomfort or even pain improved their walking ability. “Exercise that induces leg pain is beneficial, though difficult,” said senior author Dr. Mary McDermott,…
Mets Edge Yankees 3–2 in 9th for 2-Game Subway Series Sweep
NEW YORK—Starling Marte singled home the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the New York Mets beat the crosstown Yankees 3–2 on Wednesday night for a two-game sweep of their Subway Series. Max Scherzer was marvelous on his 38th birthday, striking out Aaron Judge three times to help the Mets take…
Union Boss Threatens UK General Strike in Response to Crackdown on Industrial Action
A union boss has called for a general strike if Britain’s next prime minister brings in legislation to crack down on industrial action that affect the country’s vital national infrastructure. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has pledged to ensure “militant action” from trade unions can no longer paralyse the economy if she wins the Conservative leadership…
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