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Covid inquiry rejects last-minute bid from Michelle Mone
Baroness Mone and her husband both asked to become 'core participants' to the inquiry.BBC News - 9h -
Covid inquiry turns to PPE deals and the 'VIP lane'
Four weeks of hearings will look at the purchase of billions of pounds of medical equipment in the pandemic.BBC News - 1d -
Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private
Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone's husband, must be held in closed session.BBC News - 6d -
Supreme Court Rejects, for Now, Trump’s Bid to Fire Government Watchdog
The court’s order indicated that it may return to the issue as soon as next week, when a trial judge’s temporary restraining order is set to expire.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Last-minute problems with SpaceX's Starship forces delay of latest test flight
Last-minute problems have delayed the latest launch of SpaceX's mega rocket StarshipABC News - 3h -
Privatised water companies escape scrutiny from UK regulator, inquiry finds
Ofwat has ‘limited mechanisms’ to check whether infrastructure investment has been carried outFinancial Times - 4d -
Watch highlights from the 2025 Oscars in 3 minutes
Watch moments from the 97th Academy Awards, where the independent film "Anora" snagged five awards, including best picture, best director, and best actress in a leading role, Mikey Madison. Kieran ...NBC News - 1d -
Arizona advances bill to keep AI from rejecting medical claims
Arizona state lawmakers advanced a bill Thursday that would ban the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to deny medical claims. The Arizona House of Representatives passed the legislation 58-0, ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Five years on from the pandemic, how has Covid changed our world? | The panel
We asked a group of experts on politics, trade, literature, psychology, work and more: what has been the most surprising or shocking consequence of Covid-19 in your field? Continue reading...The Guardian - 2d -
House Republicans narrowly pass measure to fund Trump agenda after last-minute drama
The House passed the GOP budget plan for Trump's agenda Tuesday night after briefly pulling it from the schedule.ABC News - 5d -
Michigan's last-minute pay law shows the fight over tips and wages is getting more complicated
Michigan’s chaotic resolution of a yearslong battle is the latest compromise effort to satisfy workers, employers and consumers in the absence of federal action.NBC News - 2d -
Trump dashes hopes for last-minute Canada and Mexico deal ahead of 25% tariffs
The president discussed tariffs during a White House event touting a $100 billion investment in the U.S. by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing.CNBC - 5h -
Thames Water receives £7bn bid from Hong Kong’s CK Infrastructure
Deal would require debt-laden utility’s bondholders to take significant writedownsFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Myles Garrett reportedly rejects contract extension from the Browns after requesting trade
The Browns have said that they don't want to trade Garrett, even as the star defensive end makes it clear that he wants out of Cleveland.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Michelle Trachtenberg’s natural talent shone in everything from Harriet the Spy to Buffy | Veronica Esposito
Trachtenberg, who has died aged 39 , was the fortunate child actor: successfully pivoting into an adult career peppered with millennial hits. Michelle Trachtenberg: a life in pictures ...The Guardian - 4d -
Mourners bury one of the last hostages released from Gaza
Mourners are burying the remains of one of the last hostages released in the first phase of the ceasefire between Hamas militants and IsraelABC News - 3d -
Judge denies bid to block Trump administration from placing USAID workers on leave
President Trump has targeted the U.S. Agency for International Development as part of his plan to shrink the size of the federal government.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
USAID staff given 15 minutes to gather belongings from Washington, D.C., office
The latest USAID directive comes as 1,600 workers received termination notices over the weekend and thousands more abroad were put on administrative leave.ABC News - 6d -
Watch: The best moments from SAG awards - the last big event before Oscars
Conclave and Shogun took the top honours in film and TV while Jane Fonda accepted a lifetime achievement awardBBC News - Feb. 24 -
DOGE’s ‘What Did You Do Last Week?’ Email Gets Pushback From Trump-Appointed Officials
The weekend demand that federal employees justify their jobs — or lose them by refusing to reply — increased resistance to DOGE among Trump supporters.Inc. - Feb. 24 -
Cena turns heel and more highlights from his 'The Last Time is Now' farewell tour
Here are the best moments from John Cena's "The Last Time is Now" farewell tour.ESPN - 15h -
2025 Oscars TV audience declines from last year to 18 million viewers
"Anora" wins five Oscars, but lack of big box office films among this year's nominees hurt ratingsLos Angeles Times - 2h -
Scientists Describe Rare Syndrome Following Covid Vaccinations
In a small study, patients with the syndrome were more likely to experience reactivation of Epstein-Barr virus and high levels of a coronavirus protein.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Sources: Fresno State subject of betting inquiry
Fresno State has removed one player from the men's basketball team and suspended two others as the school has drawn scrutiny for potential ties to sports gambling, sources confirmed to ESPN prior ...ESPN - Feb. 22 -
Trump Announces Inquiry That Could Lead to Tariffs on Copper
Tariffs, if they are imposed, could boost U.S. production of a valuable resource but also raise costs for automakers, construction companies and others.The New York Times - 6d -
CFPB | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Lesley Stahl reports on President Trump’s efforts to halt the work and cut the funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an enforcement agency that was created in response to the 2008 ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
60 Minutes Sports: "Harry"
In 2013, Harvard crew coach Harry Parker reflected on his long career while preparing a group of rowers, and fighting his last race against cancer.CBS News - 5d -
Covid rules should have been same across UK - Hart
"Politics in the decision-making" led to different in rules in Wales and England, says Simon Hart.BBC News - 1d -
Hospital boss felt Lucy Letby was innocent, inquiry hears
There were concerns about a "wrongful conviction", the inquiry into Lucy Letby's crimes hears.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Florida AG orders inquiry into Tate brothers as they land in Miami
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday ordered a probe into Andrew and Tristan Tate, influencer brothers, as they landed in the U.S. from Romania, where they have been charged with ...The Hill - 4d -
Scattered Pills Found Near Body of Gene Hackman’s Wife as Inquiry Continues
The sheriff’s office in Santa Fe County, N.M., is investigating after the actor Gene Hackman, his wife and one of their dogs were found dead inside their home.The New York Times - 3d -
U.S. Attorney Rebuffed by Justice Dept. in Push to Escalate Inquiry into Schumer
Ed Martin, the acting U.S. attorney in Washington, has been blocked so far in seeking a grand jury investigation into remarks made by Senator Chuck Schumer about Supreme Court justices.The New York Times - 2h -
Ramaswamy launches Ohio governor bid
Vivek Ramaswamy launched his 2026 campaign for Ohio governor, taking another crack at elected office after his long-shot bid for the White House in 2024. "President Trump is reviving our ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Donalds launches bid for Florida governor
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) announced he's running for Florida governor on Tuesday, becoming the first major candidate to jump into the race. “I’m here to announce my candidacy as the next governor ...The Hill - 6d -
Downing Street rejects plan for legal migration cap
Officials had been studying hard limit as way to reduce numbersFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Reject the quiet life — there is no growth without competition
The UK government should learn from the sorry history of cartels and monopoliesFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap DEI program
Apple credits its DEI program as helping make the iPhone maker the most valuable company in the world.CBS News - 6d -
Apple shareholders reject ban on diversity programs
Apple shareholders rejected a proposal to eliminate internal programs intended to boost the diversity of the company's workforce on Tuesday before its public shareholder meeting.NBC News - 6d -
Apple Shareholders Reject Proposal to Scrap Diversity Programs
Unlike other tech firms, the iPhone maker isn’t walking back its DEI initiatives. And shareholders have now backed that decision.Inc. - 6d -
Zelenskyy rejects calls for immediate Ukraine-Russia ceasefire
Defiant Ukrainian president sees no need to make amends for explosive Oval Office row with TrumpFinancial Times - 1d