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Anthony Ray Hinton was falsely accused of two murders in 1985, leading to a conviction that resulted in him spending nearly three decades on death row. The horrendous ordeal began when police accused him of robbing a restaurant while he was mowing his mother’s lawn in Alabama. Despite having an alibi and incompetent legal representation,… Continue reading Life after: being on death row

r-waggling denialist. Like many, she appreciates the upsides that smartphones can bring: video chats with her parents in her native Canada, communities interacting and organizing for common cause, buying a pinafore for her three-year-old daughter on a vintage website and receiving a note that read: “My daughter loved this, I hope yours does too.” Instead,… Continue reading Swiping less, living more. How to take control of your digital life

Iqra Ismail, a British-born Somali footballer, has made a significant impact in the world of football by creating space for underrepresented groups within the sport. She stated in an interview, “I got to the point where I stopped asking for the space at the table… I just created my own table instead.” Ismail, wearing a… Continue reading Coming into play, the trailblazing young footballer changing the game

Australia is getting a new national park Boundaries have been drawn for a long-awaited national park in Australia, where koalas and other threatened species will be protected. At 467,000 hectares, the Great Koala national park will be the largest protected area in the state of New South Wales. The site is home to an estimated… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

Attention is one of our most valuable resources, yet in today’s digital world, it is constantly at risk of being stolen. Jodie Jackson, an expert in habit formation, believes that by taking back control of our attention, we can enhance the quality of our lives. Imagine if you had a bag containing £1 million in… Continue reading From problem to possibility: how your attention can improve your life

f-and-half__image” alt=””> Zaytoun Palestinian Medjoul Dates Medjoul dates are often referred to as the ‘king of dates’ and for good reason. These succulent and sweet fruits are grown in Palestine by farmers working with Zaytoun, a Community Interest Company (CIC) set up in 2004 to create a market for Palestinian goods. At a time when… Continue reading Five Fairtrade-certified products you didn’t know you could buy

rgin–flex” style=”width:70% !important;”> The club’s Facebook group, which now counts more than 1.7 million ‘dullsters’ worldwide, sees thousands of posts a day It transpires that Carson and Click are one and the same. Click is in fact Carson’s duller alter ego. “I have Grover do things that maybe I wouldn’t necessarily do,” Carson confesses. “Barry… Continue reading Born to be mild, celebrating banality with the Dull Men’s Club

These three innovative projects are offering offenders a chance to rebuild their lives and reshape their future through various opportunities. From brewing beer to designing streetwear and earning law degrees, these initiatives are providing individuals with the tools they need to start anew. Tap Social, an Oxford-based social enterprise brewery, is known for its ‘criminally… Continue reading Three UK projects that offer offenders a second chance

expensive,” said study co-leader Dr Jonas Jonsson. “It’s unique that a very low dose of a drug can be so effective in preventing relapse in one of the worst forms of cancer.”  Image: Danilo Alvesd Plant-based diet reduces risk of cognitive decline A plant-based diet is linked to a 14% lower risk of cognitive decline,… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters