Deaths from alcohol at record high in England

The Papers: Ukraine's 'high-stakes talks' and 'nonsense planning delays' shake-up

This week's planned talks between Kyiv and Washington lead some papers, with others reporting on UK planning reforms.

BBC News - 23h

Ukraine seeks to persuade US to resume aid in high-stakes talks

Zelenskyy in bid to persuade Trump he wants an end to war with Russia after freeze on military and intelligence aid

Financial Times - 20h

High-speed freight trains emerge as fresh alternative to trucks in UK

The trains are not only much faster than a truck but carry far more, while requiring only a single driver

Financial Times - 50m

How to Clean Vinyl Records (2025): Vacuums, Solution, Wipes

Those clicks and pops aren't supposed to be there! Give your music a bath with this handy guide.

Wired - 2d

No, printing your Social Security record won’t protect you — but doing this will

The key to your financial life is more accessible than you realize.

MarketWatch - 1d

Bills quarterback Allen agrees record £255m contract extension

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen agrees a new contract extension until 2030 worth up to a reported $330m (£255m) that will make him one of the highest paid players in NFL history.

BBC News - 19h

Louisiana death row inmate challenges nitrogen gas as execution method

Jessie Hoffman Jr, who would become first person state killed this way, says his religious rights would be violated. A man scheduled to become the first person executed by nitrogen gas in Louisiana ...

The Guardian - 2d

Man charged with manslaughter after Louisiana student hazing death

Caleb Wilson was allegedly punched multiple times in the chest during a hazing ritual at Louisiana's Southern University, police say.

BBC News - 2d

'My best friend went to work - and was crushed to death by rubbish'

Months after a deadly collapse, some seek compensation, saying Kiteezi dumpsite is still unsafe.

BBC News - 2d

Death of a Unicorn review – goofy eat-the-rich satire isn’t fun enough

SXSW film festival: Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd and Richard E Grant lead a wasted cast in this silly and exasperating mishmash of comedy and gore. The unicorn has been a staple of folk mythology for ...

The Guardian - 1d

'My best friend went to work - and was crushed to death by rubbish'

Yahoo News - 20h

Child deaths surge amid ‘Gazafication’ of West Bank, report says

Palestinians facing mass displacements, airstrikes and rise in attacks on children and other civilians, rights group says. Israel has brought the military tactics of its war in Gaza to the occupied ...

The Guardian - 14h

Dalai Lama offers his vision for Tibetan people after his death

Yahoo News - 12h

What we know about the alleged hazing death of a Louisiana college student

Caleb Wilson died after being punched in the chest during an alleged off-campus hazing incident in Baton Rouge, police said.

CBS News - 10h

This solid market indicator says to buy stocks now and enjoy double-digit gains

Gold/platinum ratio has an impressive record. It’s turned bullish on U.S. equities.

MarketWatch - 2d

Tanker and cargo vessel in fiery collision off England, triggering explosions and fuel leak

An oil tanker and a cargo vessel collided off the British coast in the North Sea on Monday, the U.K. coast guard said.

NBC News - 17h

Pope following Vatican's spiritual retreat from afar as he recovers from pneumonia

Pope Francis is participating in the Vatican’s spiritual retreat from a Rome hospital as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia

ABC News - 20h

Warriors' Stephen Curry surpasses 25K points, and here's how high he could climb on the NBA's all-time list

Curry is the 10th player in NBA history to score 25,000 points with one team

CBS Sports - 1d

Minnesota High School Hockey Game Attracted More Fans Than Every NHL Game

ST. PAUL - This is becoming an annual article, it seems. It is why Minnesota is called the State of Hockey.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Hell and high water: flooded-in northern rivers residents grapple with ‘no water, no phone or power’

Houses are starting to smell of damp and mould, food is rotting in fridges and even charging a phone involves ingenuity. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The ...

The Guardian - 23h

Pope following Vatican's spiritual retreat from afar as he recovers from pneumonia in hospital

Pope Francis is participating in the Vatican’s weeklong spiritual retreat from a Rome hospital as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia.

NBC News - 18h

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep Catcher Tiers 3.0: Tiered rankings for a position with few difference-makers

There are a number of capable contributors here, but only one or two high-end options

CBS Sports - 15h

North Dakota star Treysen Eaglestaff scores record-breaking 51 points in Summit League tourney quarterfinals

Eaglestaff's 51 points is the first 50-burger for a men's player since 2022

CBS Sports - 2d

What Saquon Barkley's career year, record raise means for free agent RBs

Barkley became the league's highest-paid RB two years after he was franchise-tagged for $10.1 million.

ESPN - 1d

Browns, Myles Garrett agree to record four-year contract extension, deal averages $40 million per year

Garrett's reported $122.8 million guaranteed is also the most ever for non-QB in league history

CBS Sports - 1d

Bills, QB Josh Allen reach record-setting 6-year, $330 million extension

Allen is set to receive the most guaranteed money ever given to an NFL player in his new deal.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Bills' Josh Allen signs record-breaking contract that includes $250 million guaranteed, per report

The league's MVP has hit the jackpot

CBS Sports - 1d

Bills QB Josh Allen gets new deal with reported record $250 million guaranteed

NFL MVP Josh Allen was rewarded Sunday with a contract extension that is reportedly worth $330 million, which would make him among the league’s highest-paid players.

NBC News - 1d

Nikola Jokić is putting up record numbers. So why is he unlikely to be NBA MVP?

The three-time MVP has a strong case to win his fourth award. But that is to ignore the brilliance – and freshness – of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. On Sunday afternoon, two of the best teams in the ...

The Guardian - 17h

Dodgers, Dave Roberts agree to 4-year deal worth reported record $32.4 million

During his nine seasons with the Dodgers, Roberts has the best winning percentage of any MLB manager.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Jets Acquire Brandon Tanev From The Kraken

The Winnipeg Jets have acquired Brandon Tanev from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for a second-round pick in 2027.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Bill Belichick reportedly called Marco Rubio to express his interest in the North Carolina job

North Carolina's hiring of the former New England Patriots head coach began among United States senators.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

European soccer review: Are the Premier League's best burnt out?

While the best in England sputtered all weekend, a trio of German giants also slipped up.

ESPN - 18h

7 stand trial over cyber death threats against Paris Olympics artistic director

The trial of seven people charged in connection with alleged cyberbullying targeting the artistic director of last summer’s Paris Olympics’ opening and closing ceremonies has started in a Paris court

ABC News - 5d

New Mexico adult dies with measles, though cause of death isn't yet confirmed

An adult who was infected with measles has died in New Mexico, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause

ABC News - 4d

Gaza War Led to Deaths of More Than 3 Dozen Hostages, Officials Say

Israel’s leaders promised that their military campaign in Gaza would help save the lives of hostages. At least 41 have died in captivity, some killed by Hamas and others in Israeli airstrikes.

The New York Times - 2d