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Missing British businessman’s body found in Kenyan forest
Campbell Scott, a senior director at Fico, was reported missing while in Nairobi for a three-day conference. Police searching for a British businessman missing in Kenya have recovered a body, found ...The Guardian - 3d -
British Couple Arrested by Taliban in Afghanistan, Family Says
Peter and Barbie Reynolds were arrested on Feb. 1, their children told U.K. news outlets. The couple had run an education company in Afghanistan for almost two decades.The New York Times - 2d -
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is upending British politics
Over the past decade and a half, much of the world has entered a new form of politics in which results must be delivered faster and better than before.The Hill - 1d -
Why CFPB is being targeted by Trump
The fired head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said he sees the attack against the agency as "suspicious."CBS News - 3d -
The Organ Transplant List Is Being Ignored
Organ transplant waiting lists are designed to fairly distribute organs to the sickest patients in order of priority. Or so we thought. A New York Times investigation shows that the list leaves ...The New York Times - 12h -
Arrest after boy stabbed in chest in Primark store
A 16-year-old has been detained on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.BBC News - 4d -
Boy band Five to reunite with all original members
The band, whose hits include Slam Dunk (Da Funk), haven't toured as a five-piece since 2001.BBC News - 13h -
Airbus Says U.S. Tariffs Would Be ‘Lose-Lose’ for Airline Industry
The European airline maker, which is Boeing’s chief rival, said it would adapt to any new tariffs, including passing on costs to its customers.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Teenager plotted mass shooting at Edinburgh school
The boy, now 17, was obsessed with the Columbine High School massacre in the US, which saw 12 students and a teacher murdered.BBC News - 6d -
Teenager's school shooting plan 'extremely shocking'
Luton Council acknowledges "emotional difficulty" the revelation has had on families and staff.BBC News - 2d -
'Bullying by teachers' at special needs school investigated
Concerns raised include staff allegedly displaying "bullying" behaviour and children being put in isolation.BBC News - 16h -
New study confirms parents do in fact play favorites
Research from Brigham Young University reveals that parental favoritism is real, with factors like gender, birth order and temperament playing a role. The study also found parents tend to favor ...CBS News - 6d -
The London Stock Exchange has been left behind by its parent
While its equities platform suffers an exodus, the LSEG itself is a financial success story — with an identity problemFinancial Times - 2d -
As Texas measles outbreak grows, parents are choosing to vaccinate kids
As the measles outbreak in Texas keeps spreading, parents who previously chose not to vaccinate their children are now lining up to get their kids the MMR shots.NBC News - 1d -
Couple takes in Senegalese high school basketball player left homeless by private school closure
Ama Sow, a young boy from Senegal, West Africa, had dreams of playing basketball in America. A private high school in Pittsburgh sponsored him, but then went out of business, leaving Sow homeless. ...CBS News - 5d -
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The Watergate-Inspired Law That’s Being Used to Fight DOGE
Here's how the 1974 Privacy Act is being used in legal battles against DOGE—and how you can protect yourself from government surveillance.Wired - Feb. 20 -
Why Being Trustworthy Is a Leadership Hack That Drives Success
Leaders who cultivate trust can significantly reduce employee churn and improve organizational performance.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
Pedestrian dies after being hit by ambulance
A 40-year-old man was hit by the ambulance, which was responding to an emergency call, on the outskirts of Elgin.BBC News - 5d -
Former IRS worker on being fired by Trump administration
Jonathan Curry, a media relations specialist at the Internal Revenue Service, joined CBS News with more on losing his job as the Trump administration carries on with efforts to slash spending among ...CBS News - 3d -
Rick Buckler, former drummer for British rock trio the Jam, dies at 69
Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton of the Jam mourn drummer Rick Buckler, who died Monday at 69 after a short illness. 'We went far beyond our dreams,' Weller writes.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
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Taliban says it will try to release British couple as soon as possible
Peter and Barbie Reynolds, both in their 70s, were arrested by the Taliban in early February.BBC News - 3d -
First place in British Isles set to approve right to die
Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate.BBC News - 2d -
Taliban confirm British couple in their 70s arrested in Afghanistan as family call for their release
The Taliban on Monday confirmed the arrest of a British couple in their 70s in Afghanistan after a plea from their children for their release.NBC News - 2d -
Taliban says ‘misunderstanding’ led to arrest of British couple in Afghanistan
After an evaluation a Taliban spokesperson said Peter and Barbie Reynolds would be released as soon as possible. A British couple were arrested in Afghanistan due to a “misunderstanding” that they ...The Guardian - 2d -
In AI Protest, Musicians Stage a Totally Silent British Invasion
More than 1,000 musicians put out an album of complete silence to protest proposed rule expanding the use of AI in creative work.Inc. - 2d -
British man dies and one injured while climbing in Norway
Local media reported an avalanche fell while the men scaled a frozen waterfall on Friday.BBC News - 1d -
Trump hosts British PM Keir Starmer at the White House
The meeting comes as Trump has touted a potential deal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.NBC News - 9h -
Live updates: Trump holds press conference with British PM Starmer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Trump are holding a joint press conference at the White House on Thursday as European allies scramble to respond to the president’s approach to ...The Hill - 49m -
Birkenstock Loses Copyright Battle in German Court Ruling
The famous sandal company lost a battle over copyright law, leaving room for imitations to spawn.The New York Times - 6d -
Pulisic misses penalty as AC Milan lose at Torino
AC Milan endured a frustrating evening when an early own goal from Malick Thiaw and a missed penalty from Christian Pulisic saw them fall 2-1 at Torino.ESPN - 4d -
Embiid benched, declines comment as Sixers lose
A season full of championship hopes in Philadelphia has turned into a debacle for the 76ers, and the latest blight came in a defeat to Brooklyn, their seventh straight loss, and one that saw ...ESPN - 4d -
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes loses fraud appeal
Holmes was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for defrauding investors in her blood-testing company.BBC News - 2d -
'Skeptical' Scherzer loses 2 ABS calls in debut
Max Scherzer, 40, made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, but it was also his first appearance in Major League Baseball's automated ball-strike system era, and though he lost two ...ESPN - 1d -
Thorns lose Weaver, Payne, Müller for season
Portland Thorns forward Morgan Weaver will miss the upcoming National Women's Soccer League season because of a right knee injury.ESPN - 8h -
USWNT loses to Japan in 1st defeat of Hayes era
Japan beat the United States 2-1 at the SheBelieves Cup in San Diego on Wednesday to end the Americans' streak of five straight trophies at the annual tournament and hand manager Emma Hayes her ...ESPN - 5h -
Review: In the uplifting yet mundane 'The Unbreakable Boy,' a dad finally wises up
Based on the memoir by Scott LeRette, the movie takes on subjects including autism and brittle-bone disease with a faith-based foundation in church and family.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20 -
Lego Game Boy Reportedly Will Cost $60 And Releases This October
According to a reliable Lego leaker, the upcoming Lego Game Boy set will reportedly launch on October 1 for $60. The leak also says its a relatively small kit at just 421 pieces. The leak, which ...GameSpot - 6d -
Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested near Capitol
Enrique Tarrio, the former national chairman of the Proud Boys, was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police on Friday following a press conference with other Proud Boys members and Oath Keepers’ founder ...The Hill - 6d
