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Extra 85,000 childcare places needed in England to meet government target
Official estimates come as ministers set out pilot scheme repurposing empty school spaceFinancial Times - World -
Like Moths to a Flame? We May Need a New Phrase.
Over time researchers have found fewer of the insects turning up in light traps, suggesting they may be less attracted to some kinds of light than they once were.The New York Times - Science -
This unusual combination signals either booms, bubbles or inflections, says Bank of America
There’s an unusual combination in markets this year that has happened just five times in the last 60 years.MarketWatch - Business -
DfE says 85,000 more free childcare places needed
The Department for Education estimates about 40,000 staff are also needed in England by September 2025.BBC News - Top stories -
Fed’s Goolsbee says ‘more sniffing’ may be needed before rate cuts
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago president Austan Goolsbee on Friday said "more sniffing" is needed before the Fed can cut interest rates. Here's what to know.CNBC - Business -
UK inflation could stay near 2% target for three years, says BoE rate-setter
Dave Ramsden’s comments suggest he does not need much more evidence of price growth falling before backing rate cutsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Northern Ireland prosecutor says UK soldiers involved in Bloody Sunday won't face perjury charges
Prosecutors say 15 former British soldiers won’t face charges for perjury at an inquiry into Bloody Sunday, one of the deadliest days of the decades-long Northern Ireland conflictABC News - World - United Kingdom -
Iranian foreign minister says the weapons used in Israeli attack were 'like toys that our children play with'
In an interview with NBC News, Hossein Amirabdollahian refused to acknowledge that Israel was behind the attack is not planning to respond.NBC News - Politics - Israel -
WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.3% This Week
The dollar was flat Friday but edged 0.3% higher on the week, marking a second-straight weekly gain.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Gilt Yields Fall After Weak U.K. Retail Sales Data
Gilt yields declined following weaker-than-expected U.K. retail sales data, increasing prospects of a Bank of England interest-rate cut in the coming months.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
The U.K. privacy regulator says Google's proposed replacements for cookies need to do more to protect consumer privacy, according to internal documents.
The U.K. privacy regulator says Google’s proposed replacements for cookies need to do more to protect consumer privacy, according to internal documents.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chris Mason: how mayors became the fashionable thing in England
Ahead of elections in May, political editor Chris Mason looks at England's mayoral model.BBC News - Top stories -
Playing at the 'edge' key to England's title charge
Head coach John Mitchell wants his England side to continue playing "on the edge" as they close in on a sixth successive Women's Six Nations title.BBC News - Top stories -
2-year Treasury yield ends with largest four-week advance since last June
Rates on U.S. government debt finished slightly lower on Friday after Israel’s limited retaliation against Iran led to a modest flight-to-safety trade, yet yields still advanced for the third or fourth week in a row.MarketWatch - Business -
Lost orchards and blossom flourish in placenames across England and Wales
Doubling of related street, house and farm names since 1900 gives glimpse of flower ‘ghosts’, says National Trust. Over the last century orchards and blossom trees have been slipping out of the British landscape at an alarming rate but the ...The Guardian - World -
The next bank bailout’s true costs may not be such a mystery
Future debates about whether to assist distressed corporations, including New York Community Bank, could be better informed by more educated guesses about costs.The Hill - Politics -
Dafydd Jones on Photographing New York Society in the ’80s and ’90s
In the 1980s and ’90s, Dafydd Jones’s party shots captured Manhattan’s rich and powerful.The New York Times - Lifestyle - New York -
Building society and Co-op Bank agree takeover terms
The two lenders agree terms on a takeover deal that could be worth up to £780m.BBC News - Top stories -
Banks Believe They Are Well-Prepared for Commercial Real Estate Fallout
Banks have built up substantial reserves against office loans going bad.The Wall Street Journal - World -
US sanctions two groups over fundraising for Israeli extremists in West Bank
The Biden administration announced Friday that it is imposing sanctions on two groups accused of fundraising for Israeli extremists in the West Bank and the leader of an organization that has assaulted Palestinians. According to the Treasury ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Big banks have been a bright spot in tough week for markets
Major banks sailed through commercial real-estate updates in earnings and tapped the corporate bond market — with regional banks now on deck.MarketWatch - Business -
U.S. sanctions 2 entities over fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers
The Treasury Department announced sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers connected to violence against Palestinians.CBS News - Politics -
How to use polls like a pro
Political junkies are in a dysfunctional relationship with polls.The Hill - Politics -
UEFA Champions League coefficient: What to know as Italy secures a fifth UCL spot and England collapses
Spain rallies to keep Europe's second spot but loses both Barcelona and Atletico MadridCBS Sports - Sports - UEFA Champions League -
Paris Olympics 2024: Everything you need to know
The 2024 Olympics will be in Paris, France. It is the third time the French capital has hosted the summer Games, the first being in 1900 and the second in 1924, exactly 100 years ago.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Olympics -
Music and sports fans told: brace for a summer of ticket scams
Big events will encourage a fresh wave of fraud — here’s what you need to know to beat the scammersFinancial Times - World -
Sudan is in need — why is the world silent yet again?
Why are Sudanese lives seemingly unworthy of attention?The Hill - Politics -
Children Need Neighborhoods Where They Can Walk and Bike
We’ve lost the art of creating local infrastructure that allows young people to explore, play and lead healthier lives.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The comprehensive plastic policies the world needs for a clean future
Fortunately, there’s a clear path to solving plastic pollution in the U.S. and around the world, although it won’t be easy.The Hill - Politics -
Everything You Need to Know About Smartphone Backups
It doesn’t take a lot of work to keep copies of your phone’s photos, videos and other files stashed securely in case of an emergency.The New York Times - Tech -
The Biggest Deepfake Porn Website Is Now Blocked in the UK
The world's most-visited deepfake website and another large competing site are stopping people in the UK from accessing them, days after the UK government announced a crackdown.Wired - Tech -
UK's largest indoor arena opens with big plans
A new £365m venue in Manchester is backed by Harry Styles and aims to tempt major events from London.BBC News - Top stories -
When Valuing Your Business for Sale, Be Like Goldilocks
How to make sure the price isn't too hot, and isn't too cold, but just right.Inc. - Business -
Garnacho sorry for liking critical posts - Ten Hag
Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag says that Alejandro Garnacho has apologised for liking critical social media posts.BBC News - Top stories -
Children of reality TV's Chrisleys hope court hearing is step toward bringing convicted parents home
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have appealed aspects of their convictions on federal charges of bank fraud and tax evasionABC News - Entertainment -
Kenya’s ‘blood desert’: can walking donor banks and drones help more patients survive?
The national blood deficit is most pressing in places like Turkana, where malaria, anaemia and violence make heavy demands on transfusion services – and doctors are pinning their hopes on innovation. In his small cubicle in Lodwar County referral ...The Guardian - World -
A Century-Old Lending Lifeline for Troubled Banks Has a Major Flaw. The Fed Wants to Fix It.
Borrowing from the discount window carries a stigma officials hope to reduce.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Here's what 12 European Central Bank members said about interest rates this week
The ECB has become "the central bank to be followed," one central bank governor said.CNBC - Business -
U.S. stocks ended mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling 0.2% and 0.5%, respectively, and the Dow eking out a gain of less than 0.1%. Treasury yields rose.
U.S. stocks ended mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling 0.2% and 0.5%, respectively, and the Dow eking out a gain of less than 0.1%. Treasury yields rose.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Kerr humbly admits he needs to rediscover his A-game next season
Steve Kerr is the first to admit that he needs to do a better job of implementing and teaching his complex Warriors system.Yahoo Sports - Sports