Britain Should Not Accept Its Status As the Sick Man of Europe
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Sunak launches crackdown on Britain’s ‘sick note’ culture
Mental and behavioural disorders were most common cause given by doctors for ordering workers to take time offFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
'All parties accepted' FA Cup replays should stop
The Football Association defends its decision to scrap FA Cup replays from 2024-25 and says "all parties accepted" they could not continue.BBC News - Top stories -
U.S. dollar — and its No. 1 status — could become a casualty of economic war
A less-respected U.S. dollar will have major implications for world trade and American consumers.MarketWatch - Business -
Man arrested in Paris after police cordon off Iranian consulate due to reported bomb threat – Europe live
Local media reports a man entered the consulate saying he had explosives and wanted to avenge his brother. “Russia must be held accountable. Ukraine urgently requires more air defence support!” wrote the EU’s ambassador in Kyiv, Katarina ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Sunak sets out plans to tackle 'sick note culture'
The PM wants to strip GPs of power to issue sick notes but Labour says he has run out of ideas.BBC News - Top stories -
The ‘brain waste’ of skilled migrants in Europe
A new investigation shows how countries hold back educated people from overseas from working in their fields of trainingFinancial Times - Business -
AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa
April 12-18, 2024 Performers take part in the official flame lighting ceremony in Athens in preparation for the Paris Olympics. A local resident swims in floodwater in Orenburg, Russia, after a dam on the Ural River burst. The northern lights ...ABC News - World -
The Papers: EU olive branch and PM targets 'sick note culture'
EU plans to offer visas to UK students and measures to tackle the UK's benefits bill lead the papers.BBC News - Top stories - European Union -
Victimise people who raise a voice in Britain? Then destroy their families? Not in my name | George Monbiot
Marcus Decker dared to protest on climate and was punished. Now he could be deported. Is that a humane democracy?. When the traditional ruling class was obliged to concede to demands for democracy, it gave away as little as possible. We could ...The Guardian - World -
What Is the Bitcoin Halving and Why You Should Care
Fewer Bitcoins mined each day means a reduced supply, and, potentially an increased price.Inc. - Business - Crypto -
Should You Use an Anti-Wrinkle Straw?
Another solution to a problem we didn’t know we had.The New York Times - Tech -
‘A water world teeming with wildlife’: readers’ favourite national parks in Europe
From camping beside glacial lakes in Montenegro to birdwatching in Poland, the continent has no shortage of inspiring wilderness adventures. One of the most incredible bird scenes in Europe took place as I hiked through the Bielawa nature reserve ...The Guardian - World -
Worried About Trump’s Support for Ukraine, Eastern Europe Tries Outreach
A gathering of officials from Lithuania and Ukraine and supporters of Donald J. Trump highlights growing efforts to get on the good side of the former U.S. president in case he is elected again.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Robert Kraft should be thanking Bill Belichick, not talking behind his back
Bill Belichick is not owed a coaching job, but the least he could ask for is the support of a guy he helped make richer and more famous.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Why the Fed Should Declare Victory and Cut Interest Rates.
Small business owners are being punished by the central bank's data obsession. We need to focus less on CPI numbers and more on boosting the economy.Inc. - Business - Federal Reserve -
Home sales are down. Here's why buyers should act now.
A drop in home sales could prove to be an opportunity for some buyers. Here's why.CBS News - Top stories -
Jeffries: Biden not weighing in on whether Democrats should save Johnson
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Friday the White House is not advising Democratic leaders on whether to save Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from a conservative coup — if one emerges. A number of Democrats are already on record ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
The Biden administration is pushing for a long-shot diplomatic deal in the coming months that presses Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel to accept a new commitment to Palestinian statehood in exchange for diplomatic recognition by Riyadh.
The Biden administration is pushing for a long-shot diplomatic deal in the coming months that presses Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel to accept a new commitment to Palestinian statehood in exchange for diplomatic recognition by Riyadh.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Subsidy race with US and China would harm Europe’s ailing economy, IMF warns
Fund urges EU to avoid ‘protectionist’ policies and focus on cutting internal trade barriersFinancial Times - Business - China -
'Swatting' hostage hoaxer led police to shoot man
Robert Walker-McDaid, who rang a US terror hotline, is the first UK defendant in such a case.BBC News - Top stories -
Palmer wanted to leave Man City 'for two years'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Cole Palmer was asking to leave the club for two years before he eventually joined Chelsea.BBC News - Top stories -
Netflix Dealt With the Freeloaders. Its Next Act Will Be Tougher.
The decision to stop reporting subscriber numbers will put a greater focus on revenue growth—and advertising.The Wall Street Journal - World - Netflix -
The Mayorkas impeachment was quickly dismissed, but its politics may not be
However you viewed the Mayorkas impeachment articles, its politics was brutal for Senate Democrats.The Hill - Politics -
Columbia Fails to Protect Its Jewish Community
A toothless task force and other measures haven’t stopped antisemitism from flourishing on campus.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Google Revamps its Corporate Structure Around AI
The tech giant is making a series of transformers-like organizational changesto streamline its divisions around AI, moves evenOptimus Prime would envy.Inc. - Business - Google -
Farewell to FA Cup replays: Remember Man United vs. Arsenal?
With FA Cup replays abandoned from next season, it feels like a good time to look back at some of the classics.ESPN - Sports - Premier League -
Fits like a glove: Where NFL Draft's best rookies should hope to land
Caleb Williams will walk into an ideal situation in Chicago for a No. 1 draft pick. And he's not alone. Marvin Harrison and other stars could be headed to ideal spots.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
You be the judge: should my sister help me challenge our brother’s sexist views?
Mina confronts Tom, but little sister Layla would rather keep the peace. You decide who’s right in this sister act?. Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror. Confronting Tom’s toxic attitudes is good practice for my sister and ...The Guardian - World -
Taylor Swift Just Made Another Big Announcement, and We All Probably Should Have Seen This Coming
Oh look, a 2 a.m. "surprise."Inc. - Business -
Rate-cut expectations give way to questions about a Fed hike — and how much higher interest rates should go
Portfolio managers, economists, and Federal Reserve policy makers are all asking the same question: Are U.S. interest rates, now at a 23-year-high of 5.25% to 5.5%, high enough?MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Man charged with moving Masters goods, memorabilia taken from Augusta National
The federal government has charged a man who it says moved millions of dollars’ worth of stolen merchandise and memorabilia from Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, home of the Masters Tournament, for more than a dozen years.NBC News - Top stories -
With Man City reeling, Arsenal and Liverpool face moment of truth in title race
Real Madrid have shown that Manchester City can be overcome, so Arsenal and Liverpool must apply the pressure to make it happen in the Premier League.ESPN - Sports - Premier League -
Man held over Paris bomb threat at Iran consulate
Reports say a witness saw a man entering the consulate carrying a grenade or explosive vest.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Paris police detain man behind reported bomb threat at Iran consulate
Paris police cordoned off an area around an Iranian consulate amid reports of a man threatening to detonate a bomb, but a suspect was quickly detained.CBS News - Top stories - Iran -
Police in Paris detain a man wearing fake explosives vest at Iran's Consulate
Paris authorities say a man wearing a fake explosive vest and making threats has been detained outside the Iranian Consulate in ParisABC News - World -
Pep: Palmer asked to leave Man City for 2 years
Cole Palmer tried to leave Manchester City "for two seasons" before joining Chelsea, according to Pep Guardiola.ESPN - Sports -
Swedish police shoot man after three women attacked in Vasteras
Report says man carrying knife at time of arrest after attack left two women seriously injured. Swedish police have shot and arrested a man who allegedly injured three women with a sharp object in Vasteras, a town in central Sweden.. The women, ...The Guardian - World -
Trump trial resumes after man sets himself on fire outside court
Police say the man threw "conspiracy based" pamphlets into the air, before dousing himself in an accelerant.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Man sets himself on fire outside courthouse where Trump is on trial
It appears a man set himself on fire outside the New York City courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial.ABC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Man Sets Himself on Fire Near Courthouse Where Trump Is on Trial
Onlookers screamed as fire engulfed the man, who had thrown pamphlets in the air before he set himself aflame. A police officer tried to extinguish the flames before the man was taken away in an ambulance.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump