Simon Furness

Democrats argue gay marriage rights could be at risk, but Republican critics say the bill is a gimmick.
BBC News – US & Canada

The hijab has become a symbol of the battle between secular and Islamist groups.
BBC News – Africa

Bangor (Wales) is Wales’ oldest noble city. Not to be confused with Bangor (Northern Ireland) where they keep the boats*.

*We have nothing against boats. In fact, we like boats. We like Bangor in Ireland too. […]

NHL Quiz Time – Seattle Kraken
Ok, it’s NHL quiz time again! This time it’s the turn of The NHL’s most recent franchise the Seattle Kraken. At the time of writing (2022), they only have one season under their […]

NHL Quiz Time – Vegas Golden Knights
Ok, it’s NHL quiz time again! This time it’s the turn of The Vegas Golden Knights. So whether you are a die-hard fan or just love the NHL then give it a go.

Vegas […]

NHL Quiz Time – San Jose Sharks
Ok, it’s NHL quiz time again! This time it’s the turn of The San Jose Sharks. So whether you are a die-hard fan or just love the NHL then give it a go.

San Jose Sharks […]

NHL Quiz Time – Anaheim Ducks
Ok, it’s NHL quiz time again! This time it’s the turn of The Mighty Ducks. So whether you are a die-hard fan or just curious to see if the quiz has anything to do with the Disney […]

NHL Quiz Time – Winnipeg Jets
Ok, it’s NHL quiz time again! This time it’s the turn of The Winnipeg Jets -the latest incarnation anyway. So whether you are a die-hard fan or just curious about how the team ended […]

NHL Quiz Time – St. Louis Blues
Ok, it’s NHL quiz time again! This time it’s the turn of The St. Louis Blues. So whether you are a die-hard fan or just curious about the teams history give it a go. The worst you […]

NHL Quiz Time – Minnesota Wild
Ok, it’s NHL quiz time again! This time it’s the turn of The Minnesota Wild. So whether you are a die-hard fan or just curious about their history give it a go. The worst you can […]

NHL Quiz Time – Dallas Stars
Ok, it’s NHL quiz time again! This time it’s the turn of The Dallas Stars who were one f the six expansion teams in the late 1960s, although not called the Stars then. So whether you […]

NHL Quiz Time – Colorado Avalanche
Ok, it’s NHL quiz time again! This time it’s the turn of the 2022 Stanley Cup Winners The Colorado Avalanche. So whether you are a die-hard fan or just curious about their […]

NHL Quiz Time – Washington Capitals
Ok, it’s NHL quiz time again! This time it’s the one from DC, the aptly named Washington Capitals. So whether you are a die-hard fan or just curious about the franchises […]

Basic pay falls at fastest rate since records began in 2001 when rising prices are taken into account.
BBC News – Business

Russia’s leader has confined his trips to the former USSR since the invasion of Ukraine in February.
BBC News – Middle East

Fourteen marines died in a helicopter crash after a mission to capture drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Several countries are likely to see their hottest ever days with deadly wildfires still raging.
BBC News – Europe

Extreme heat warnings are in force as health and transport systems struggle to cope with rising temperatures.
BBC News – UK

He pleaded guilty to 17 counts of first-degree murder last year over the attack at a Florida school.
BBC News – US & Canada

Farmers are urged to grow sorghum and millet, not just maize, to tackle drought and food shortages.
BBC News – Africa