Latest in British Council could disappear within a decade, says chief executive
Sort by
2,637 items
-
The Wars Within Trump’s Court
The second Trump White House is starting out with a remarkable degree of conflict among different individuals, constituencies and worldviews.The New York Times - 1d -
Los Angeles family says they will rebuild medical practice that served neighborhood for decades
On a visit to Los Angeles, Michelle Miller reconnected with a family who built a medical practice that served residents in Altadena, devastated by the Eaton Fire, and neighboring Pasadena for over ...CBS News - 2d -
British Council could disappear within a decade, says chief executive
Exclusive: Scott McDonald is looking at budget cuts and axing the organisation’s presence in up to 40 countries. • Why the financial crisis at the British Council matters as UK pushes soft power . ...The Guardian - 2d -
7 Ways Trump’s Executive Orders Could Impact Business
Trump’s recent policies will have an immediate effect on small businesses.Inc. - 2d -
Israeli ban on UNRWA could ‘sabotage’ Gaza ceasefire, says agency chief
Philippe Lazzarini warns new legislation restricting Palestinian refugee work risks undermining international lawFinancial Times - 3d -
A decade in the making, rapper Central Cee says you Can't Rush Greatness
The UK rapper releases his anticipated debut album after eight top 10 singles and years making music.BBC News - 3d -
JPMorgan lifts chief executive Dimon’s pay by 8% to $39mn
Wall Street bank says increase reflects his ‘stewardship of the firm’Financial Times - 3d -
-
EU could consider UK joining pan-Europe customs scheme, says trade chief
The UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks, says Maros Sefcovic.BBC News - 4d -
SpaceX Lobbying Could Prompt Trump to Axe National Space Council
Administration insiders suggest the president may get rid of the White House advisory body, which SpaceX’s top lobbyist calls ‘a waste of time.’Inc. - 4d -
A Trump Executive Order Sets Out What Could Be a Road Map for Retribution
The order is titled “Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government,” but it asserts that the Biden administration might have acted illegally and directs agencies to seek evidence.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump's DOGE executive order says Musk's efforts will focus on IT
Trump on Monday signed an executive order to create Elon Musk's DOGE, with a mandate to improve federal IT systems.CBS News - 5d -
US exit from WHO could see fifth of budget disappear
Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic.BBC News - 6d -
US banks in ‘go-mode’ under Trump, says JPMorgan executive
Wall Street bets that new administration’s lighter-touch regulatory regime will spur dealmakingFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump set to dismantle DEI within federal government in first day executive action
Incoming President Donald Trump will issue an executive order that would dismantle all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the federal government.ABC News - 6d -
'I came back to life,' says freed British-Israeli hostage
The 28-year-old is among the first three people to be released from captivity in Gaza.BBC News - 6d -
China executes 2 it says killed at least 43 in car rampage, stabbing
China has executed two men who committed deadly attacks that killed dozens in November, raising concerns about a surge in what are called "revenge on society crimes," state media said.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Cash is king, says under-fire AMC chief executive after equity raise
Adam Aron, the chief executive of AMC Entertainment, took to social media over the weekend to address angry shareholders following the sale of $184 million of stock.MarketWatch - Jan. 20 -
The Disappearance of Maddi Kingsbury
When a young Minnesota mother goes missing, her sister turns to TikTok for help. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.CBS News - Jan. 19 -
Supreme Court gives green light to law that could ban TikTok within days
The Supreme Court delivered a major blow to TikTok by declining to block a law that could lead to the social media platform being banned in the United States within days.NBC News - Jan. 18 -
Titans hire Chiefs executive Mike Borgonzi as their general manager
The Tennessee Titans hired Kansas City assistant general manager Mike Borgonzi as their general managerABC News - Jan. 17 -
Tennessee Titans hire Kansas City Chiefs executive Mike Borgonzi as their new general manager
Tennessee Titans hire Kansas City Chiefs executive Mike Borgonzi as their new general managerABC News - Jan. 17 -
-
Trump tariffs on Canada could jeopardize oil and gas exports to U.S., says trade chief
President-elect Donald Trump's threatened tariffs could prompt Canada to pursue dollar-to-dollar retaliation or an export tax on oil and gas bound for the U.S.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Patients Are Dying in Hospital Corridors, British Nurses Say
A damning report on overcrowded hospitals added fuel to a painful debate over the crises at the National Health Service.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Sneak peek: The Disappearance of Maddi Kingsbury
A young Minnesota mother goes missing. Her sister turns to TikTok for help. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, Jan. 18 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
UK councils say government ‘can’t have it both ways’ on pension reform
Town halls in England and Wales warn that requirement to take ‘principal advice’ from pools could create conflict of interestFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Dementia Cases in the U.S. Will Surge in the Coming Decades, Researchers Say
By 2060, new dementia cases per year could double to one million because of the growing population of older Americans, a study predicts.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Former British child star dies in Los Angeles wildfire, mother says
Rory Sykes' mother said she was unable to help her son due to a broken arm.The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Brompton chief warns axing tariffs on Chinese bicycles could ‘kill’ business
Flood of cheaper products could hit an industry already struggling with stagnant post-pandemic demandFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Half of English county councils could ask to delay elections
The councils want to delay votes to explore new plans to redesign local government in England.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman accused of sexual abuse by sister in lawsuit
Tech entrepreneur and family say Ann Altman’s claims that abuse started in childhood are ‘utterly untrue’ . The sister of the OpenAI chief executive, Sam Altman , has filed a lawsuit alleging that ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Their remains were found decades ago. A new push could ID serial killer's victims.
Decades after investigators unearthed thousands of human bones and bone fragments on a suspected Indiana serial killer’s property, a renewed quest is playing out in laboratories to solve a ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Iran reportedly executed at least 901 people in 2024, UN says
The UN human rights chief says it is time Iran "stems this ever-swelling tide of executions".BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Chrysler sales have shrunk 80% in two decades. Here's how executives plan to bring the brand back
Once a relatively diversified brand, Chrysler now has only two models, both of them different versions of the same minivan.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
ATF chief warns that agency cuts could result in dire consequences
Congressional Republicans proposed $188 million in cutbacks to the agency this year, alleging the ATF overreaches and places too many restrictions, including on pistol braces.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Changing alcohol labels could take 'decades': Dr. Marion Nestle
Dr. Marion Nestle called the surgeon general's proposal "absolutely unambiguous" in its phrasing.The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Chiefs could throw wrench into AFC playoff race with Week 18 win over Broncos: Why an upset could be brewing
The Bengals and Dolphins need a miracle on Sunday and it's a miracle the Chiefs might actually be able to pull offCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
Saudi Arabia says it executes 6 Iranians for drug smuggling
Saudi Arabia says it has executed six Iranian men over drug smuggling, sparking strong objections from Iran at a time when the two countries are trying to mend relationsABC News - Jan. 1 -
New bone test could rewrite British history, say scientists
Researchers say new DNA research could shed new light on what history books say about ancient Britain.BBC News - Jan. 1
