Public Works

Earl Spencer, brother of Princess Diana, has apologised to broadcaster Piers Morgan after factual errors were found in his book about his sister. The apology follows scrutiny of inaccuracies in the published work, and Morgan has publicly acknowledged receiving it. The exchange has drawn wide attention given Spencer's status as Diana's closest family authority and the book's prominence.

Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and her daughter had a heated on-air exchange, according to New York Magazine. The 1619 Project creator, known for her work on race and American history, found herself in a candid public disagreement with her child during a broadcast. The moment has drawn attention as a rare glimpse of the prominent journalist in a personal, family-focused setting rather than a professional debate.

The Institute for Justice, a US public interest law firm, has announced the launch of a new Education Entrepreneurship Project, timed to the back-to-school season. The initiative is aimed at supporting people who want to start their own educational ventures, such as schools, tutoring services or other learning businesses. Details about the project's programs and activities remain limited in the initial announcement.

A newly published book argues that digital screens are driving growing social disconnection, examining how constant device use reshapes relationships, attention and everyday face-to-face interaction. The work adds to ongoing public debate about the psychological and social costs of screen time, joining a wider wave of recent writing on technology's effects on community and mental health.

Maritime experts have traveled to Nantucket to examine the remains of a shipwreck that a recent nor'easter storm exposed on the island's shore. Storms along the New England coast often strip away sand and reveal hull timbers from vessels lost in the area's shipping history. Investigators are working to identify the wreck and assess its condition before tides or weather bury or erode it again.

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has promised Charles Leclerc that upgrades are on the way, in response to the Monegasque driver's frustration with the team's form. Leclerc has been openly critical of Ferrari's performance this season, and Vasseur's pledge is aimed at reassuring him that the team is working to close the gap to its rivals.

Florida health officials have declared a state of emergency in response to what they describe as a 'wildly unusual' disease outbreak in the state. The declaration allows authorities to mobilise additional resources and respond more quickly as they work to identify the illness, track cases and contain further spread. Details about the disease, the number of people affected and which areas are hardest hit have not yet been made clear, and residents are awaiting further guidance from state agencies.

A salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts has grown to 32 confirmed cases across six US states, according to health officials. The outbreak has prompted a recall of the product, and consumers are being warned to check sprouts purchased recently. Investigators are working to trace the source of the contamination, with more cases possibly expected as reporting continues.

San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox has spoken publicly about his team's path back to the NBA Finals, saying it will require significant hard work. The remarks come as Fox continues his first full season with San Antonio after his midseason trade from Sacramento. Fans and analysts are weighing the comments as expectations rise around the Spurs' young core.

Author Richard Rothstein has shared an essay with the California Book Club, published via Alta Journal, explaining what drives his writing. Rothstein, known for work on housing segregation and public policy in the United States, discusses the motivations behind his books and the role of writing in shaping public debate. The piece accompanies the club's ongoing author conversations for its readers.

Common Edge has published an interview in its Urban Lens series with a photographer who says the goal of their work is to document how people actually use urban places. The piece explores the relationship between public space, everyday behaviour and the camera, adding to ongoing conversations about how cities are observed and portrayed.

New research suggests tirzepatide, the weight-loss and diabetes drug sold as Mounjaro and Zepbound, may activate brown fat, a type of tissue that burns calories to generate heat. If confirmed, the finding could help explain the drug's effectiveness and open new avenues in obesity treatment. Coverage is so far limited, with fitness outlets picking up the claim and experts urging caution until results are published in full.