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UK Laws Are Not ‘Fit for Social Media Age,’ Says Report Into Summer Riots
Outdated legislation prevented the police from rapidly correcting misinformation after a stabbing attack on a Taylor Swift-themed dance class last summer, lawmakers said.The New York Times - 17h -
UK Laws Are Not ‘Fit for Social Media Age,’ Says Report Into Summer Riots
Outdated legislation prevented the police from rapidly correcting misinformation after a stabbing attack on a Taylor Swift-themed dance class last summer, lawmakers said.The New York Times - 6h -
Arrest made after arson at PA governor's home
Police announced late Sunday that a person is in custody after the home of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was set on fire while he and his family were inside. NBC News’ Maya Eaglin has the latest.NBC News - 17h -
California fugitive accused of killing police commander in Mexico
A convicted murderer who escaped custody from correction officers in California in December is now accused of killing a Mexican police commander.NBC News - 1d -
MPs reject two-tier policing claims in 2024 riots
The policing response was "entirely appropriate" given the violence and criminality, a report finds.BBC News - 8h -
'Crumb' does not shy away from the cartoonist's faults — just as he wanted
Robert Crumb, the libidinous underground comix pioneer, had one condition before he agreed to participated in Dan Nadel's biography: that the author look closely at his compulsions.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Whiting Foundation announces grants of $50,000 each for 10 emerging writers
Ten emerging writers, from an author of speculative fiction to a poet rooted in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, have received $50,000 grants from the Whiting FoundationABC News - 2d -
In U.S.- China Tariffs Standoff, Trump Showed Xi He Has Limits
Xi Jinping, who rules with absolute authority, has shown he is willing to let the Chinese people endure hardship. President Trump revealed he has limits.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump tariffs live updates: Phones, computers, chips exempt from new tariffs
In a dramatic move Wednesday, Trump authorized a 90-day pause in the higher tariffs for most countries he announced last week while maintaining a 10% universal tariff.ABC News - 1d -
‘Gaza, it breaks my heart to see you in this state’: three stories from young Palestinian writers
Authors from the We Are Not Numbers project on their dreams of becoming architects or artists, and a report on how a young woman found fulfilment in fast food. Ahmed Alnaouq: ‘It’s our duty that ...The Guardian - 1d -
Go to town! The surprise feelgood effects of walking in the city
A stroll around historic buildings, cemeteries and winding back streets can lift your spirits just as effectively as communing with nature, according to author Annabel Streets. Let’s put that to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Man arrested in suspected arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro's residence
A 38-year-old man is in custody over suspected arson at the Pennsylvania governor’s residence, with authorities investigating crimes including terrorism and attempted homicide, officials said ...The Hill - 17h -
Officials: Ex-LSU WR Lacy died in apparent suicide
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy, who was found dead Saturday night in Houston, died in an apparent suicide in his car while being pursued by authorities, according to a Harris County sheriff's ...ESPN - 11h -
Firing the Watchdogs | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Hampton Dellinger, former head of a federal watchdog agency, was among the first to be fired by President Trump. So were 18 inspectors general and the chief of the board that protects federal ...CBS News - 1d -
Police identify victims, including teen, in Boca Raton plane crash
Police identified the three people killed in a small plane crash in Boca Raton. One other person was injured.CBS News - 1d -
24,000 pounds of eggs destroyed after semi-truck catches fire in Mokena, Illinois
The fire happened around 8:30 p.m. near La Grange Road.CBS News - 1d -
Idaho teen with autism dies after controversial police shooting
Last week, Idaho police shot 17-year-old Victor Perez who had autism and cerebral palsy and was holding a knife in his grandfather's yard. On Saturday, Perez was taken off life support. Andres ...CBS News - 1d -
The Gilgo Beach Serial Killings
The bound bodies of four women are found along a desolate stretch of beach. Disturbing new details about the architect police say is a serial killer. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.CBS News - 19h -
10 million at risk of fire weather across the Plains, West and South
Around 10 million people remain under fire alerts in an area stretching from South Dakota down to Texas and Arizona on Sunday afternoon.NBC News - 23h -
3/9/2025: Firing the Watchdogs; The Settlement; A Method to this Madness
First, a report on the significance of President Trump firing independent government watchdogs. Then, a look inside the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case. And, Dan Hurley: The 60 Minutes Interview.CBS News - 17h -
The Fashion Police Have Arrived at the Masters
A former champion wore bright yellow pants. A coach violated a code regarding shorts. And a word spelled backward on a hat made headlines.The New York Times - 2d -
Michael Schumacher signs F1 race helmet with aid of his wife Corinna
The helmet, signed by every living world champion, will raise funds for Sir Jackie Stewart’s Race Against Dementia charityYahoo Sports - 9h -
'Everybody in the organization was miserable': Inside the Nuggets' shocking dual firings
With less than a week left in the regular season, Denver fired its head coach and GM, ending a yearslong cold war, and risking the NBA's most precious commodity: the prime of three-time NBA MVP ...ESPN - 3d -
The significance of Trump firing independent government watchdogs | 60 Minutes
President Trump has fired heads of offices and agencies tasked, since Watergate, with protecting federal workers and whistleblowers. Scott Pelley reports on what's happening to independent watchdogs.CBS News - 17h -
Vance responds to fire at Shapiro's residence: 'Really disgusting violence'
Vice President JD Vance on Sunday responded to a fire at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s (D) residence, calling it “really disgusting violence.” “Thanks be to God that Governor Shapiro and his ...The Hill - 13h -
Rail minister reports himself to police after using phone while driving a bus
Lord Peter Hendy apologises after being spotted texting behind wheel of vintage Routemaster in London. The rail minister, Lord Peter Hendy, has reported himself to the police after he was spotted ...The Guardian - 1d -
Chicago Fire vs. Inter Miami live updates: Is Messi starting today? Here's the latest
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will face the Chicago Fire inside Soldier Field at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Here’s how to watch the match.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Pennsylvania's largest coal-fired power plant, now retired, to become gas-powered data center campus
What was once Pennsylvania’s biggest coal-fired power plant is being turned into a $10 billion natural gas-powered data center campus designed to capitalize on Big Tech's fast-growing energy demandsABC News - Apr. 2 -
Microsoft workers: We were fired after 50th anniversary protest over Israel contract
Microsoft has fired two employees who interrupted the company’s 50th anniversary celebration to protest its work supplying artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military, according to a ...ABC News - 6d -
The Taliban leader says executions are part of Islam
The Taliban leader says executions are part of IslamABC News - 1d -
US tech tariff exemption will be temporary, says Trump
US president says products given reprieve will fall under separate regimeFinancial Times - 17h -
Space Force commander in Greenland fired after Vance visit
The commander of a U.S. military base in Greenland was ousted due to "loss of confidence in her ability to lead."CBS News - 2d -
DOJ fires longtime spokesman who worked on Trump investigations
Robert Mueller and Jack Smith investigated Trump for the DOJ on questions of obstruction of justice, election interference and retention of classified records.CNBC - 2d -
DOJ fires longtime spokesperson who worked for Robert Mueller, Jack Smith
Peter Carr, a career employee, served as a spokesman for special counsels Jack Smith and Robert Mueller.CBS News - 2d -
Appeals Court Scales Back Freeze on Firing Consumer Bureau Employees
The order reversed some parts of an injunction a federal judge said was needed to prevent the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from being illegally dismantled.The New York Times - 2d -
Whitmer Shows How Democrats Are Playing With Fire in Cozying Up to Trump
The Michigan governor’s awkward Oval Office appearance reflected how several Democratic state leaders are cultivating cordial but politically risky relationships with the president.The New York Times - 2d -
Coachella livestream: How to watch Green Day, Charli XCX, Travis Scott and more
Performances by Travis Scott, Charli XCX, Green Day, Weezer, Gustavo Dudamel and the L.A. Phil and more will be livestreamed from Coachella 2025. Here's how you can watch.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
China says it's raising tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%
China says it is raising tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%, escalating the trade war between the two countries.CBS News - 3d -
Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. relishing chance to photograph Masters
Ken Griffey Jr.’s wife Melissa asked him if he could do some chores around the house this weekendABC News - 2d