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The home was run by the Diocese of Carlisle and funded by grants from local authorities who sent women there from across the north-west of England.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Called Gameway, there are now 11 of them at airports across the country and two more are due to open this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

According to a new study, some of the substances that replaced ozone damaging chemicals are now responsible for spreading large amounts of a persistent "forever chemical" across the globe.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

At a recent panel called ‘Living Legends of Drag: Stories of LGBTQ+ Artistry & Culture,’ two Latine drag kings — Manny Oakley and El Daña — connected their struggles across generations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

She starts again, just as I see a text from Rhys flash across the screen.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam