Scientists solve mystery of USS Conestoga, which disappeared in 1921 | Water transport

 Posted on May 9, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  400 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

Inside the wreckage of the USS Conestoga, missing for 95 years GuardianWater transport This article is more than 7 years oldScientists solve mystery of USS Conestoga, which disappeared in 1921This article is more than 7 years oldShipwreck off San Francisco is identified as last US navy vessel to be lost without a trace in peacetime A US navy tug missing since 1921 has been discovered sunk off San Francisco, solving a longstanding maritime mystery. [Read More]

The 2010s: will we miss the decade that brought us flower crowns, sneakers and espresso martinis? |

 Posted on May 9, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  1058 words  |  Aldo Pusey

OpinionInstagram This article is more than 4 years oldThe 2010s: will we miss the decade that brought us flower crowns, sneakers and espresso martinis?This article is more than 4 years oldBrigid DelaneyThere are two months left of this decade, soon the nostalgia might set in There’s two months left of this decade, and while it will be remembered for its divisive politics and the accelerating climate crisis, what about its fashion, pop culture and trends? [Read More]

What is bivvying? How to have a night of adventure without a tent

 Posted on May 9, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1140 words  |  Valentine Belue

Adventure travelArmed with long experience, our writer gives the lowdown on getting there, the best equipment and picking your spot for a great night in the wild When I bivvy I’m not in search of sleep. I know I’ll wake up frequently, feeling restricted by my sleeping bag. Bivvying is camping at its simplest: sleeping outside without a tent and minimal gear. It isn’t about a comfortable night’s rest. It’s about squeezing an adventure into a humdrum week; it’s about being in nature, hearing hedgehogs snuffling and waking to the dawn chorus. [Read More]

Elain Harwood obituary | Architecture

 Posted on May 8, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1207 words  |  Valentine Belue

ArchitectureObituaryElain Harwood obituaryArchitectural historian who championed the preservation of England’s postwar buildings and the brutalist styleThe architectural historian Elain Harwood, who has died unexpectedly aged 64, chronicled the postwar architecture of England and overcame opposition to achieve its acceptance as heritage. She wrote in the preface to her major book Space, Hope and Brutalism (2015): “The values of the welfare state formed me and I grew up believing they would last forever. [Read More]

Gay priest 'considers suing Church of England for discrimination' | Anglicanism

 Posted on May 8, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  862 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

Anglicanism This article is more than 12 years oldGay priest 'considers suing Church of England for discrimination'This article is more than 12 years oldDr Jeffrey John, who was forced to stand down as suffragan bishop of Reading, is said to have consulted lawyersThe Church of England's most senior openly gay cleric is understood to be considering suing his employers for discrimination unless he is made a bishop. Dr Jeffrey John, the dean of St Albans, was forced to stand down by the archbishop of Canterbury after being appointed suffragan bishop of Reading in 2003 following objections from conservative evangelicals. [Read More]

Harvard president resigns amid claims of plagiarism and antisemitism backlash | Harvard University

 Posted on May 8, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  633 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Claudine Gay on Capitol Hill in Washington DC on 5 December. Photograph: Will Oliver/EPA-EFEView image in fullscreenClaudine Gay on Capitol Hill in Washington DC on 5 December. Photograph: Will Oliver/EPA-EFEHarvard UniversityHarvard president resigns amid claims of plagiarism and antisemitism backlashClaudine Gay announces in letter she is stepping down after just six months and returning to position as member of the faculty Claudine Gay’s resignation letter in full Claudine Gay, the president of Harvard University, has resigned amid pressure over her response to questions about antisemitism at US colleges and allegations that she has plagiarized some of her academic work. [Read More]

Protesters shut down Los Angeles highway in call for Gaza ceasefire | Los Angeles

 Posted on May 8, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  484 words  |  Chauncey Koziol

Los Angeles This article is more than 1 month oldProtesters shut down Los Angeles highway in call for Gaza ceasefire This article is more than 1 month oldCalifornia highway patrol detains 75 people who blocked six lanes of traffic, as drivers attempt to drag protesters out of the way Police in Los Angeles arrested a group of protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza after they shut down a busy stretch of freeway in the city’s downtown. [Read More]

Puppy yoga is on the rise and as a dog welfare specialist, Im horrified | Esme Wheeler

 Posted on May 8, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  775 words  |  Chauncey Koziol

OpinionDogs This article is more than 6 months old‘Puppy yoga’ is on the rise – and as a dog welfare specialist, I’m horrifiedThis article is more than 6 months oldEsme WheelerA new documentary makes distressing claims about the animals’ welfare. If we really love dogs, let’s start acting like it Humans owe dogs our eternal gratitude for the contributions they make to society – from saving lives in the military and police, to advancing scientific research through the power of their noses, to providing vital assistance allowing people to live fulfilling, independent lives. [Read More]

Sarah Ayoub | The Guardian

 Posted on May 8, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  30 words  |  Valentine Belue

From packing essentials (wet wipes, vomit bags, buckets) to nature-based activities, happy campers and outdoor experts share their advice for a successful sleep-out with children

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The best climate strike signs from around the globe in pictures | US news

 Posted on May 8, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  459 words  |  Valentine Belue

The best climate strike signs from around the globe – in pictures Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Millions of people across the globe took part in protests on Friday demanding urgent action on the climate crisis. The strike kicks off a week of environmental activism before the UN climate action summit Main image: A protester attends a demonstration Friday in Washington DC. [Read More]