Month: January 2026

Rainbow Trust marks 40 years of supporting families caring for a seriously ill child

Stuart Mitchell

In 2026, Rainbow Trust celebrates 40 years of supporting families through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Now, more than ever, this work must continue. For 40 years, Rainbow Trust has pioneered standing alongside families facing the unimaginable, caring for a terminally ill child. In the darkest and most uncertain moments of their lives, Rainbow Trust continues to be a lifeline, offering not just practical help but deep emotional support that wraps around the entire family. A childhood should be filled with laughter, mischief and boundless curiosity.…

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British comedians battle to be top tourist in Channel 4 and VisitScotland’s branded entertainment collaboration

Stuart Mitchell

Channel 4 today announces it has partnered with VisitScotland on a new branded entertainment series, Where to Next? Which is fronted by British comedians John Tothill and Fatiha El-Ghorri. Equipped with nothing but a sense of adventure and a microphone, John and Fatiha battle it out in a series of challenges that will see one of them crowned the best tourist. Local recommendations will see them travel across the country, from ancient castles and rugged coastlines, to grooming cows in the south of Scotland, as they hope to discover some…

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The Importance of Global Cooperation to Save Nature

Stuart Mitchell

In response to the presidential memorandum directing the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations and treaties, WWF-US released the following statement: For so many decades, the U.S. has helped lead international efforts to respond to big challenges and to create a more stable world. Many parts of our country continue to do so, from the private sector to universities and civil society, and parts of our local, state, and federal governments. America has helped drive international cooperation to tackle the biggest threats to nature. This cooperation encourages countries to match each other’s commitments and to play by a common…

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Discovery Education Expands Inquiry-Based Learning with New Science Techbook, First-of-Its-Kind Social Studies Essentials

Stuart Mitchell

Discovery Education unveiled bold innovations to power progress in K-12 schools for the 2026-2027 academic year. New solutions will modernize classrooms in essential ways, such as strengthening instruction and saving educator time, to support learning that sticks in every subject.   For elementary educators, Discovery Education will release two groundbreaking offerings: the all-new Science Techbook and Social Studies Essentials. Both solutions blend research-backed pedagogy with cutting-edge technology and are complemented by notable updates across AI-driven personalization, career-connected learning, and more.  “At Discovery Education, we believe excellent teaching and learning occurs when students are deeply engaged, and educators have the right resources at the right moment,” said Brian Shaw, Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Education. “In 2026, we are bringing the real world to classrooms, deepening personalization, and delivering unique, new solutions that educators can trust to move learning forward.”  Product releases for the 2026 back-to-school season build on Discovery Education’s foundation as a trusted partner to educators for research-backed teaching and learning technologies. The…

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Withdrawal from UNFCCC and IPCC sidelines U.S. from key global decision-making

Stuart Mitchell

The Trump administration announced the United States will withdraw from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), cutting the U.S. off from the world’s central forums for climate diplomacy, scientific assessment, and international energy cooperation. “By walking away from the UNFCCC and the IPCC, the Trump administration is sidelining the United States from global decision-making fora that shape energy markets, industries, and security outcomes,” said David Yellen, Director for Climate Policy Innovation at Clean Air Task Force. “This decision will…

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