More than 100 sites across England bid to become ‘new towns’

Work on new towns to begin by 2029, minister says

It comes after more than 100 sites put themselves forward for consideration by a government taskforce.

BBC News - 24m

Trump's third-term musings seem more a tease than a pledge

President Donald Trump has just started his second term, the last one permitted under the U.S. Constitution

ABC News - 3h

Senate to vote on vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid to become nation's health secretary

The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on the confirmation of Robert F

ABC News - 6h

Intel’s stock is on a run not seen in more than two decades

Intel’s stock has enjoyed a strong three-day rally, fueled by a hospitable political climate and analyst commentary about its CPU business.

MarketWatch - 8h

Why U.S. Consumer Prices Increased More Than Expected in January

Businesses may have raised prices in anticipation of new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

Inc. - 18h

Work on up to 12 new towns in England to begin by next election, says Starmer

About 100 potential locations identified as government vows to sweep away red tape to get them built. Up to 12 new towns will be under construction by the next election after 100 potential ...

The Guardian - 13h

Why the options market is hotter than ever and could be on track for more records

Options trading volume hit a fresh record in January as nearly 1.2 billion contracts changed hands, according to data from Cboe Global Markets.

MarketWatch - 18h

Musk's DOGE gets more power and winter weather across the U.S.: Morning Rundown

Donald Trump signed an order giving Elon Musk more power over the federal workforce.

NBC News - 23h

Boone: Expect more class than L.A. if Yanks win

Manager Aaron Boone hopes that, if his Yankees win the World Series, they "handle things with a little more class" than the Dodgers did after last year's victory over New York.

ESPN - 1d

Aaron Boone: Yankees want to 'handle things with a little more class' than Dodgers if they win World Series

Boone said they took some of the Dodgers trash talk "a little bit" personally

CBS Sports - 1d

Deficits at NHS trusts in England more than double

Rising cost of temporary staff and increased outsourcing to the private sector weigh on health service

Financial Times - 1d

As Trump aims to ax the penny, these are the coins that cost more than they're worth

Data from the U.S. Treasury shows that it costs nearly 4 cents to produce a single penny and nearly 14 cents to produce a nickel.

NBC News - 1d

100+ new child sex abuse lawsuits filed against Illinois youth detention centers

Dozens more victims have come forward claiming they were sexually assaulted while in juvenile correction centers run by the state of Illinois and Cook County.

CBS News - 1d

The 4 best NBA prop bets for Tuesday, February 11: Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Duren, Gradey Dick, and more

SportsLine's proven computer model has revealed its top NBA prop picks for the Tuesday NBA schedule

CBS Sports - 1d

More Than 175 World War II Practice Bombs Found at Playground in England

Although the devices found during construction work were practice bombs, they can be harmful. Officials said there could be more.

The New York Times - 1d

Why Small Businesses May Absorb the Costs of Ending the Penny More Than Others

How would businesses be affected by Trump’s order to stop making cents?

Inc. - 1d

NASCAR's new 'world-class driver' rule makes Daytona 500 qualifying more complicated than ever

The Daytona 500 has NASCAR’s most unique — and complicated — qualifying format

ABC News - 1d

More than 20 million people are under winter weather alerts

NBC News' Priya Sridhar reports on the winter weather alerts in place for millions of Americans as back-to-back snowstorms are predicted to slam the South and Northeast.

NBC News - 1d

Small town in Florida offers big perks to attract a new doctor

With a physician shortage hitting small communities hard, the town of Havana, Florida, is seeking a new family doctor. Incentives include rent-free office space and medical equipment.

CBS News - 2d

Far-right populists much more likely than the left to spread fake news – study

Amplifying misinformation is now part of radical right strategy, says Dutch study of tweets by MPs in 26 countries. Far-right populists are significantly more likely to spread fake news on social ...

The Guardian - 2d

Auburn extends D.J. Durkin, more than doubles defensive coordinator's salary as part of lucrative deal

Durkin will earn $2.5 million in 2025; Penn State's Jim Knowles set a new high-water mark at $3.1 million

CBS Sports - 2d

How did Manchester City earn €4.7m more than Aston Villa in Champions League group stage? | Philippe Auclair

The revamped competition was supposed to ‘sustain domestic leagues’ but the sums involved are more likely to distort European football even further. The cynics were wrong. It was not about staving ...

The Guardian - 2d

Tech companies raise more than $27 million to build infrastructure for kids online safety

A group of leading major technology companies including OpenAI and Discord have raised more than $27 million for a new initiative focused on building open-source tools to boost online safety for ...

The Hill - 2d

‘It shook everyone up’: New York town hosting Salman Rushdie trial recalls knife attack

A liberal arts community finds itself hosting the closely watched trial of man accused of stabbing novelist in 2022. The author Salman Rushdie will this week come face to face with the man accused ...

The Guardian - 2d

Brussels becoming more supportive of Big Tech, says Booking CEO

Also in this newsletter: ruling party to lose outright majority in Kosovo elections

Financial Times - 3d

More than 1,100 dead sea turtles washed up along southern India’s coastline

The mass death of once-endangered olive ridley turtles in January has prompted an increase in wildlife patrols and a crackdown on fishing boats. More than 1,100 dead olive ridley sea turtles have ...

The Guardian - 3d

The New Yorker magazine's first 100 years

The New Yorker, the beloved weekly magazine encompassing journalism, fiction, poetry and cartoons, is celebrating its one-hundredth birthday. "Sunday Morning" contributor (and New Yorker writer) ...

CBS News - 3d

Fin Smith's composure gives England vital new dimension - Dawson

Rookie fly-half Fin Smith showed England there is another way to play after stepping in for maverick Marcus Smith says Matt Dawson.

BBC News - 3d

VA lists more than 130 jobs ineligible for Trump buyout plan

The majority of nurses, doctors, and other personnel providing care to military veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs do not qualify for the deferred resignation offer from the Trump ...

The Hill - 4d

'I've spent more than £3,000 on Jellycats'

A rising number of adults are buying toys - we hear from so-called "kidults" who are splashing out thousands.

BBC News - 4d

Tech megacaps plan to spend more than $300 billion in 2025 as AI race intensifies

Meta, Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft intend to invest as much as $320 billion this year into AI advancement technologies.

CNBC - 4d

How the Superdome became more than a stadium

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will face each other on Sunday at New Orleans' Superdome. The venue has been home to eight Super Bowls, more than any other stadium. The Superdome ...

CBS News - 4d

More than 100,000 homes in England could be built in highest-risk flood zones

Exclusive: Analysis suggests development in flood regions result of Labour push for 1.5m new homes in five years. More than 100,000 new homes will be built on the highest-risk flood zones in ...

The Guardian - 5d

Now more than ever, AI needs a governance framework

It is possible to develop a model with the best intentions, and for that model to be misused later on

Financial Times - 5d

Bill Ackman reveals he's been building a more than $2 billion stake in Uber

The hedge fund manager said his fund began buying Uber shares in early January and has amassed 30.3 million shares, worth $2.3 billion.

CNBC - 5d

OpenAI Is Looking Across the U.S. for Sites to Build Its Trump-Backed Stargate AI Data Centers

OpenAI has begun visiting locations in Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin this week.

Inc. - 6d

More Than Mezcal: A Dive Into Oaxaca’s High-End Cocktail Scene

Using local ingredients like hoja santa, huitlacoche, insects, and a variety of mercurial spirits, bartenders in the Mexican city are testing the boundaries of flavor and presentation.

Wired - 6d

More TikTok views than Taylor Swift: Report says women’s sport ecosystem is ‘thriving’

United States rugby union star Ilona Maher generated more TikTok views than Taylor Swift in 2024, while Chelsea Women amassed more views on the social media platform than more than half of the ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

More than 100 sites across England bid to become ‘new towns’

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