Inquiry Finds Britain Was Illprepared for Covid19 Pandemic and Failed Its Citizens
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The New York Times - Business
Britain Awards 10 Contracts for Offshore Wind Projects
The successful outcome of the government auction for renewable energy projects may bolster a wind industry battered by rising costs.1 hour ago -
Financial Times - World
Investment, not ownership, is the issue for Britain’s railways
Nationalising train operators is no guarantee of better performance1 hour ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Netanyahu pushes back against pressure from Biden, Israeli citizens to end war in Gaza
As thousands of protesting Israelis demand that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu do more to reach a cease-fire and hostage release deal with Hamas, Netanyahu is saying he will not give into ...4 hours ago - Israel -
The New York Times - Health
Cuomo to Testify to Congress on Nursing Home Deaths During Pandemic
The former New York governor, who has already testified behind closed doors to the Republican-led House panel investigating the coronavirus pandemic, has agreed to appear on Sept. 10.9 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Firms criticised by Grenfell inquiry face calls to be banned from public contracts
Exclusive: About £250m in UK deals made in past five years with companies involved in tower’s ill-fated refit. Companies criticised by the Grenfell Tower inquiry are facing calls to be banned from ...15 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Bethell and Coombs win Para-badminton silvers
British Para-badminton players Dan Bethell and Krysten Coombs both win silver in their respective finals in Paris.22 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Transgender sprinter fails to reach Paralympic final
Transgender athlete Valentina Petrillo fails to reach the women's T12 400m final at the Paralympic Games in Paris after coming third in her semi-final.23 hours ago - Olympics -
The Guardian - World
Ben Jennings on the Grenfell inquiry, and the lessons still to be learned – cartoon
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Wired - Tech
AI-Fakes Detection Is Failing Voters in the Global South
With generative AI affecting politics worldwide, researchers face a “detection gap,” as the biases built into systems mean tools for identifying fake content often work poorly or not at all in the ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Universities, like banks, are too big to fail
The UK’s higher education sector is in crisis — but they can draw solutions from financial institutionsYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Israel retrieves bodies of six hostages, including US citizen
Captives killed by Hamas shortly before troops arrived, says IDF2 days ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Redemption for Kadeena Cox as Britain claim five medals in the velodrome
Cox returns to win team gold after her fall in sprint final James Ball wins his first Paralympics title in time trial There were three gold medals for Britain on a triumphant day at the ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Lauren Rowles makes history as Britain rule rowing lake with three golds
Third successive victory for Rowles in the mixed sculls Wins, too, for Ben Pritchard and the mixed coxed four It was like Britannia rules the waves at the Last Night of the Proms, the best ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Man found slumped dead at hospital coffee shop
The Sunday Times reports that the man is found slumped over a table in the hospital's cafe.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
How did the pandemic impact babies starting school as children now?
Aqil and his twin were eight weeks old when lockdown hit - both are starting school with speech and language needs.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Scotland's public inquiries have cost nearly £200m
BBC Scotland has learned how much public bodies have spent on the four public inquiries currently taking place.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Three days for a pint? The wilderness walk to Britain's remotest pub
Getting to The Old Forge in Knoydart involves a seven-mile boat trip - or a long walk.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Alice Tai gold caps off brilliant night for Great Britain in the pool
Great Britain won three golds, one silver and a bronze to overtake China at the top of the Para-swimming medal table on day three of the Paris Games.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - World
Inmate Revolts Highlight Failings and Miseries of Russian Prisons
Staff shortages, beatings, corruption and harsh treatment of Muslim prisoners have all led to unrest among inmates, with recent uprisings turning deadly.3 days ago - Russia -
ABC News - World
Japan wants its hardworking citizens to try a 4-day workweek
Japan is a nation so hardworking its language has a term for literally working oneself to death3 days ago - Japan -
ESPN - Sports
Osimhen in limbo after Chelsea fail to agree deal
Victor Osimhen 's future is in limbo after Chelsea failed to agree a deal to sign the Napoli striker before England's transfer deadline.3 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
SpaceX can restart flights with its Falcon 9 rocket as it investigates why one of the boosters failed to land following a launch earlier this past week, the FAA said.
SpaceX can restart flights with its Falcon 9 rocket as it investigates why one of the boosters failed to land following a launch earlier this past week, the FAA said.3 days ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Antisemitism task force finds university failed to stop anti-Jewish hate
House committee chairs are asking colleges and universities for detailed plans on how they'll address unrest after pro-Palestinian demonstrations roiled campuses.3 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The FAA temporarily blocked SpaceX from launching its mainstay rocket after a failed landing, further delaying a mission that would feature thefirst commercial-astronaut spacewalk.
The FAA temporarily blocked SpaceX from launching its mainstay rocket after a failed landing, further delaying a mission that would feature the first commercial-astronaut spacewalk.4 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Telegram’s financial future in doubt as chief faces criminal inquiry
French authorities’ action against Pavel Durov hits IPO plans and leaves bondholders nursing steep losses4 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Chinese offices emptier than during Covid pandemic as slowdown hits
Vacancy rates rising in big cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen while rents are falling4 days ago - Covid -
BBC News - Top stories
'I took my school to court to stop them restraining me'
A pupil who says she was repeatedly restrained took her independent special school to court.4 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Rail strikes on Britain’s east coast line are called off
Train drivers union reaches deal with operator of one of the country’s busiest long-distance routes4 days ago -
ABC News - Sports
Great Britain para archer Jodie Grinham balances competition, motherhood and pregnancy
Great Britain’s Jodie Grinham returned to the Paralympic stage Thursday for the first time since Rio 2016, this time seven months pregnant4 days ago - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - Top stories
How the Tories Lost Britain
Brexit and immigration upended their 14-year reign — setting the stage for a pitched battle to remake British conservatism.5 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Hill - Politics
Summer COVID surge shows we may have to return to 2020 pandemic measures
As the summer of 2024 draws to a close, the United States finds itself once again grappling with a surge in COVID-19 infections.5 days ago - Covid -
The New York Times - Top stories
Lucy Letby Inquiry Won’t Weigh Key Question: Is the ‘Killer Nurse’ Innocent?
More than 20 experts have called on the U.K. government to delay a public inquiry into the case of Lucy Letby, who was convicted of murdering babies, because of growing concerns about the evidence.5 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Watch: Great Britain arrive for Paralympics opening ceremony
ParalympicsGB arrive at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.5 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Hill - Politics
Nvidia earnings beat expectations but fail to impress investors
Nvidia’s highly anticipated quarterly earnings beat expectations Wednesday but failed to impress investors, with its share price sliding in after-hours trading. The chipmaker raked in $30 billion ...5 days ago