The UK lifted its ban on fracking to pursue energy independence as power bills soar, but experts say it’s unlikely to help the energy crisis this winter

The UK lifted a moratorium on fracking for shale gas amid the energy crisis. Jae C. Hong/AP Photo The UK lifted a temporarily ban on fracking amid the ongoing energy crisis. It had temporarily banned fracking over fears of earthquakes from the shale-gas extraction process. UK energy bills are expected to be 80% higher in […]

Being a victim of rape costs an average of $3,500 in medical bills, study finds

Enlarge / Oral swaps and a Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit (rape kit). (credit: Getty | MediaNews Group) Seeking emergency medical care in the US after a sexual assault can incur hefty hospital bills that may deter assault reporting and compound victims’ trauma, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of […]

Oti Mabuse snaps at Rylan as Strictly Come Dancing host exposes Bill’s ‘unfair advantage’

Otis Mabuse, 30, is currently on course to secure her second consecutive win on Strictly Come Dancing with amateur dancer Bill, 55. With the pair being the bookmakers’ favourites to claim victory, the couple are still hard at work rehearsing to ensure they secure a place in the grand final of the BBC dance show. […]

Montana legislator introduces bills to give his state its own science

Enlarge / The Montana State Capitol building, site of a rather unusual hearing. (credit: Montana.gov) It’s no secret that some of our federal legislators don’t have a firm grip on scientific evidence; it only takes watching a session of the House Science Committee, where one member suggested the climate-driven rise of the oceans might instead […]

Why many Canadians face long waits or big bills to have painful medical devices removed

Women from across Canada describe how difficult — and expensive — it can be to get an implanted medical device surgically removed when it causes debilitating pain. They are four women from across this country who share one painful thing in common: Each had a medical device surgically implanted in them that was meant to […]

Gay college athlete who was disowned by her family is in danger of losing her eligibility because her friends raised money to help her eat and pay bills

Streeter Lecka/Getty Canisius College cross-country runner Emily Scheck was disowned by her family this summer after her mother learned that she was dating a woman. Scheck — who had $ 20 to her name when her parents forced her to choose between conversion therapy and their continued financial support — has struggled to find money […]

Ecuador wants Assange to stop talking politics, pay own bills & look after cat – leaked rules

WikiLeaks supporters were thrilled to hear that Ecuador would restore Julian Assange’s internet connection. But his hosts – who have in some ways become his jailers – imposed a long list of restrictions on his behavior. While stating that he is allowed to exercise his “right of communication and freedom of expression,” a nine-page document already […]

Property news: How to winter-proof your home – avoid SHOCK bills with this guide

With many of us edging towards turning on the central heating switch, ensuring a property is running as efficiently as possible is vital. And, with the opportunity to invest in long-term solutions as well as practical quick-fixes, there’s no reason why you can’t winter-proof your home. Service the boiler The worst time for a boiler […]

Martin Lewis reveals how to save £400 a year on water bills just by doing THIS

Martin Lewis is a British financial journalist also known as Money Saving Expert or MSE. He regularly appears on television, giving financial advice and helping Britons save hundreds of pounds. Last night he appeared on his own money-saving television segment, The Martin Lewis Money Show. On the show he revealed how Britons can save up […]