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Green Day at Coachella review – fun but muddled set pokes fun at American Idiots
Empire Polo Club, Indio, California . The weekend’s legacy headliner offered some cathartic punk pop rebellion but the awkward setlist lacked coherence and thought. Coachella , for the most part, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Lansing Community College basketball's Kara Bartels, Zander Woodruff tapped as All-Americans
Lansing Community College's Kara Bartels and Zander Woodruff were both named to NJCAA All-America teams after stellar seasons for the Stars.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Can't pay your taxes by April 15? You have options, IRS says
You have options if you can't pay your taxes by April 15, according to the IRS. Here's what taxpayers need to know.CNBC - 3d -
Chelsea willing to offer €35m for Tottenham-linked star, but Spurs have advantage in race
Chelsea have been linked with a move for the Atletico Madrid midfielder Johnny Cardoso at the end of the season.According to a report from Fichajes, they would be willing to offer €35 million in ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
How many golfers have won the career grand slam? Rory McIlroy joined group after Masters win
Who are the golfers who have won the career grand slam? Rory McIlroy joined an exclusive group after his Masters win.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Misogynistic content driving UK boys to hunt vulnerable girls on suicide forums
Exclusive: Police set up taskforce to tackle online violence as young men seek victims on eating disorder forums. Young men and boys fuelled by “strongly misogynistic” online material are hunting ...The Guardian - 3d -
Prince Harry ‘exhausted’ by legal battle over UK police protection
Duke of Sussex says removal of security after he and Meghan left royal duties was ‘difficult to swallow’. Prince Harry has said he is “exhausted” by his lengthy legal battle to reinstate his police ...The Guardian - 3d -
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Outdated legislation prevented the police from rapidly correcting misinformation after a stabbing attack on a Taylor Swift-themed dance class last summer, lawmakers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 - 1d -
The squeeze for UK graduate posts hits disabled jobseekers hard
On average, they submit 60% more job applications than non-disabled people, with many employers casting doubt on their abilityFinancial Times - 1d -
Only 3% of fines on offshore companies for not declaring UK property collected
Transparency campaigners says failure to enforce penalties does not provide ‘strong deterrent’ against non-complianceFinancial Times - 1d -
Only 3% of fines collected over non-disclosure of UK property
Transparency campaigners say government must deal with failure to enforce penalties on offshore companiesFinancial Times - 1d -
UK retail bosses raise fears of Chinese ‘dumping’ due to Trump tariffs
Companies flag signs of goods being diverted from US to Europe via platforms such as Temu, Shein and AmazonFinancial Times - 1d -
UK lenders fret over risk-transfer market after BoE warning
Officials zeroing in on $1.1tn SRT market between banks and private capital investorsFinancial Times - 1d -
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 - 1d -
US and Iran hold 'constructive' first round of nuclear talks
The highest-level talks between the two nations since Trump's first term in office will resume next week.BBC News - 2d -
Want to Raise Successful Kids? Science Says Let Them Watch You Argue
As long as you resolve the conflict in a constructive way, research shows it’s good for your kids in the long term.Inc. - 1d -
How worried should we be that Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is getting knee injections?
Fans of the Celtics got themselves a bit of a bombshell in terms of late-season news from senior ESPN reporter Ramona Shelburne.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Chicago Bears to sign CB Kyler Gordon to 3-year contract extension
The Bears agreed to terms with Kyler Gordon to a three-year extension making him the highest-paid slot cornerback in the NFL.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
In defence of Milton Keynes
It is not perfect, but city’s infrastructure-led development and long-term planning may hold key to Labour’s new towns agendaFinancial Times - 1d -
Military planners called in to ease Birmingham rubbish pile-up
Move by government comes as workers vote on pay deal from local authority in UK’s second cityFinancial Times - 1d -
What does China really think of Trump? That he and vengeful chairman Mao would have got on well | Tania Branigan
Many see parallels with the architect of the Cultural Revolution. Both relished disruption and have exploited the power of the mob. When rare protests flared in China in 2022, one slogan read : ...The Guardian - 1d -
Lola Young conquered TikTok with 'Messy.' Now she's looking for more
Months after she scored a viral hit, the 24-year-old British singer will bring 'Messy' to this month's Coachella festival.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Chris Mason: British Steel law rushed through Parliament but it is just a stop gap
For all of Saturday's drama, the government's intervention so far is just a stop gap, writes our political editor.BBC News - 2d -
The Papers: 'Ring of steel' and 'King will not slow down'
An emergency law handing control of British Steel to the government dominates Sunday's front pages.BBC News - 2d -
This Washington border county is desperate for Canadians
Anti-Trump boycotts are hurting businesses in Whatcom County, where the economy depends on cross-border spending by residents of British Columbia.NBC News - 2d -
Upstairs Downstairs actress Jean Marsh dies aged 90
The British star won an Emmy for her role in the Edwardian period TV drama she co-created in the 1970s.BBC News - 1d -
The Papers: 'Blast chance saloon' and 'Katy roars into space'
Many of Monday's front pages cover the government's "race against time" to keep British Steel's furnaces burning.BBC News - 1d -
Stock markets rise on signs of Trump tariff retreat; British Steel races to keep furnaces burning – business live
Chinese exports jump as official says ‘the sky won’t fall,’ despite warning from US officials that smartphone and laptop exemption from import tariffs on China will be short-lived. Here’s our story ...The Guardian - 1d -
Arizona Cardinals have connection with Notre Dame CB prospect Benjamin Morrison
Morrison's father is a team chaplain for the CardinalsYahoo Sports - 2d -
Cubs have big night in 16-0 rout of Dodgers
The Chicago Cubs had a big night against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. One night after being shut out, the Cubs broke out for 14 runs and 15 hits in the final three innings of a 16-0 ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Cubs have big night in 16-0 rout of Dodgers
The Chicago Cubs had a big night against the defending champion Los Angeles DodgersABC News - 2d -
Khanna on Trump White House: ‘They need to have a 21st century understanding of the economy’
The Silicon Valley Democrat said the president’s tariff policies are “chaotic” and will hike prices without reestablishing manufacturing jobs.Politico - 1d -
Real Madrid have ‘analysed’ transfer swoop for Liverpool star
The name of a leading member of the midfield ranks at Premier League champions-in-waiting Liverpool has emerged as a notable one in the boardroom at Real Madrid of late.That’s according to Marca, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Warren: Democrats 'don’t have to wait' for courts to 'step in' to fight Trump tariffs
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) called on Democrats to fight against President Trump's tariffs rather than waiting for courts to potentially intervene. Warren joined ABC News’s “This Week” on ...The Hill - 1d -
Cubs pitcher Justin Steele to have season-ending elbow surgery
Chicago Cubs ace Justin Steele will undergo season-ending surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his left elbow, dealing a significant blow to the team’s rotation.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rubio Says 10 More People Have Been Expelled to El Salvador
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that “the alliance” between President Trump and President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador had “become an example for security and prosperity in our ...The New York Times - 1d -
Some fans of UH men’s volleyball have remained forever faithful
JENNY TERAI PHOTO Jenny Terai : UH volleyball super fan has attended 141 home matches in a row 1 /2 JENNY TERAI PHOTO Jenny Terai : UH volleyball super fan has attended 141 home matches in a row ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump: Semiconductor tariffs coming, but ‘You have to show a certain flexibility’
President Trump said Sunday that he would be announcing tariffs on semiconductors soon, though he suggested there could be exceptions for certain products. “The tariffs will be in place in the not ...The Hill - 1d -
Utd were dismal, but fans may have missed one of ‘very few plus points’ that boosts the side’s chances vs Lyon
Manchester United’s players have to very quickly pick themselves up and dust themselves off following a 4-1 hammering at the hands of Newcastle United.The Magpies became the fourth team this season ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Dealmaking genius or boy who cried wolf? Trump’s trade retreat sows doubts
Nothing is certain under this president – as seen in the inconsistent implementation of tariffs. And it has a longer-term economic cost. Minutes after Donald Trump unveiled a climbdown on tariffs ...The Guardian - 3d
