When the massive subduction zone lying under the Pacific Northwest shifts, it does so violently. A magnitude 9 or higher earthquake in this region would unleash catastrophic shaking, followed by tsunamis and landslides that multiply the destruction. Now, new research published in the journal Geosphere suggests that this “really big one” might not stop there…
Published October 23, 2025 SMCP continues its positive momentum into 2025. The group, which owns the accessible luxury brands Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, and Fursac, reported third-quarter sales growth, driven by the Americas and EMEA, while France and the Asia-Pacific region delivered more mixed performances. Sandro In the three months from July to September, group…
Eleanor MaslinEast Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Family handout Benedict Blythe went to Barnack Primary School, between Peterborough and Stamford A mother is urging the government to “act immediately” to roll out spare allergy pens in schools after her five-year-old son died from a reaction to cow’s milk. Benedict Blythe, from Stamford, Lincolnshire, died in hospital after…
Dark matter, the mysterious substance thought to make up most of the Universe, might not be completely invisible after all. A new study suggests it could leave behind a faint red or blue “fingerprint” in light that passes through regions filled with it. Researchers at the University of York propose that light could subtly change…
When dust clings to a surface or a gecko walks across a ceiling, it happens thanks to what scientists call “nature’s invisible glue.” Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a fast and simple way to observe these hidden forces that hold the tiniest objects in the universe together. By combining gold,…
Thames Water has been given a one star rating for its poor environmental performance by the Environment Agency (EA) in 2024, as part of a scathing assessment of England’s water companies. All but one of the nine English water and sewerage companies were rated as “requiring improvement” – or worse – by the EA, in…
British UFC fighter Nathaniel Wood opens up on his struggles with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety, detailing how it has affected his MMA career. READ MORE: ‘Never be afraid to go doctors’ – Wood on ‘living nightmare’ OCD If you have been impacted by issues discussed in this article, then please visit the BBC…
Published October 23, 2025 Aspinal of London’s ongoing link-up with in-demand models/socialites the Spencer sisters has resulted in a new launch with a pair of exclusive evening bags, “designed by the sisters to be worn throughout the festive season”. Aspinal of London Brand ambassadors Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia Spencer have been modelling since 2020…
Published October 23, 2025 Consumer goods giant Unilever talked of “broad-based growth” and being “on track for [the] full-year outlook” in its Q3 trading statement issued on Thursday. Hourglass What that meant for the multinational giant is underlying sales growth (USG) of 3.9% to €14.7 billion for the company as a whole. That’s better than…
Published October 22, 2025 Canadian luxury outerwear brand Sentaler is celebrating its sixteenth anniversary with its largest retail expansion to date — unveiling new seasonal boutiques in New York City and Toronto, alongside the brand’s first-ever U.S. “Suite Sixteen” Trunk Show Tour at select Waldorf Astoria and Four Seasons locations. Sentaler marks 16 years with…
