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Ex-LSU receiver Kyren Lacy died in an apparent suicide during a police chase, authorities say
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy has died at age 24 in an apparent suicide in his car while being pursued by authorities in Houston, according to a Harrison County sheriff’s report released Sunday.NBC News - 2d -
Ex-Peru president Ollanta Humala given 15-year sentence for money laundering
Sentenced with wife Nadine Heredia, Humala is third president of Peru imprisoned for corruption in past 20 years. A Peruvian court has sentenced former president Ollanta Humala and his wife, Nadine ...The Guardian - 23h -
‘The whole thing feels predatory’: My grandma, 97, pays $170 a month for a $10,000 life-insurance policy. Should we stop payments?
“After what quickly became a heated discussion, the agent advised me that canceling the policy would end any chance of a payout.”MarketWatch - 23h -
Why did the government take control of British Steel?
An emergency law has handed control of the UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel to the government.BBC News - 3d -
Share of domestic postgraduate researchers hits record low in England
Cuts to PhD funding have caused UK student intake to shrink, data showsFinancial Times - 3d -
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 - 2d -
Fifteen years after a volcano shut European airspace, could it happen again?
Could volcanic ash close down airspace across the UK and Europe bringing the widespread disruption we experienced in 2010.BBC News - 1d -
Man in court accused of threats to kill Nigel Farage
Afghan national Fayaz Khan is accused of threatening to kill the Reform UK party leader in a TikTok video.BBC News - 23h -
A Dartmoor village is paying Prince William £1.5m-a-year for an abandoned prison - and former inmates say it gave them cancer
As ex-prisoners sue over claims that high levels of radon gas have led to serious illnesses, taxpayers continue to foot the rental bill. The village of Princetown sits surrounded by the desolate ...The Guardian - 4d -
Lazio Star Reflects on Derby Draw: “We Should’ve Done More”
Lazio defender Alessio Romagnoli delivered his verdict on last night’s Derby della Capitale draw against eternal rivals Roma. The ex-Milan center-back scored a thumping header to open the scoring ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Could Zuckerberg Be Forced To Sell Instagram?
A landmark legal case begins against social media giant Meta.BBC News - 1d -
Germany willing to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine, says Merz
Chancellor-in-waiting denounces latest Russian attack and says Kyiv needs help to ‘get ahead’ in the conflictFinancial Times - 2d -
Zelensky urges Trump to visit Ukraine ahead of deal with Russia
A Russian missile killed 34 people on Sunday in an attack that Trump described as "horrible" and "a mistake" and Germany called a war crime.BBC News - 2d -
Russia convicts 4 journalists accused of working for Alexei Navalny
A Russian court convicted four journalists of extremism for working for an anti-corruption group founded by late opposition leader Alexei Navalny.CBS News - 1d -
UK drivers brace for luxury British car price hike
A global trade war could mean higher prices for some models on both sides of the AtlanticFinancial Times - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
UK Parliament meets in emergency Saturday session to approve rescue of British Steel
U.K. lawmakers are returning to Parliament from their Easter break to approve an emergency rescue of the country’s last remaining factory that makes steel directly from raw materialsABC News - 4d -
Universal theme park is coming to the UK - so what could it look like?
Imagination should have no limit when drawing up new resorts, rollercoaster and theme park experts say.BBC News - 3d -
Trafficking victims rejecting UK government support because they fear being deported
Nearly 6,000 victims of modern slavery chose not to be referred for help last year, new data shows. Thousands of trafficking victims have rejected the government’s support, many due to fear of the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Why did the UK rush to save British Steel and what happens next?
Government now has tricky task of running a costly and complex industrial operationFinancial Times - 3d -
UK suspends import tariffs to ease strain for British businesses
Levies cut on 89 products to support domestic companies against Trump’s trade warFinancial Times - 3d -
UK races to secure coal to keep British Steel furnaces operating
Officials work to ensure shipments arrive quickly after emergency government interventionFinancial Times - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
China warns UK government to treat Chinese owners of British Steel fairly
China has warned the U.K. government to treat the Chinese owners of British Steel fairly or risk undermining investor confidence in the country after British authorities took control of the companyABC News - 2d -
Rainfall warnings issued for UK as April dry spell comes to abrupt end
The first half of April was very dry with warm sunshine but that has come to an end with low pressure taking charge in time for Easter.BBC News - 1d -
UK Cuts Tariffs on Dozens of Products as Global Trade Tensions Rise
British officials also announced more financing for exporters as the country sought to protect firms hurt by tariffs.The New York Times - 1d -
Richer UK households could pay more for their electricity, says regulator
Ofgem to launch a review into how network and other costs are recouped through consumers’ billsFinancial Times - 1d -
Andrew Tate to face ‘coercive control’ claim in UK civil trial
High Court to hear accusations that rightwing influencer engaged in physical and sexual abuseFinancial Times - 1d -
Reform UK targets Labour voters ahead of local elections
Party will ‘park its tanks’ in northern red wall seats, Nigel Farage saysFinancial Times - 1d -
Source: Bears make Gordon highest-paid slot CB
Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon agreed to a three-year, $40 million extension with $31.25 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday.ESPN - 2d -
What to know about getting a REAL ID as airport requirement deadline nears
The deadline for using a REAL ID for travel is less than a month away.ABC News - 4d -
Luigi Mangione defense asks judge to block death penalty in CEO murder case
Mangione is charged with fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street in December.CNBC - 4d -
First look at the NBA postseason bracket: X factors, best-case scenarios and big questions for all 20 teams
Everything you need to know about the 20 teams battling it out in the postseason, including first-round matchups and biggest playoff questions.ESPN - 2d -
Meta could get broken up in an antitrust case. Why that may be good for its stock.
While Meta might prefer to keep its empire intact, spinoffs of its major businesses could unlock shareholder value in a number of ways.MarketWatch - 23h -
Ex AC Milan Star Celebrates Inter Milan 3-1 Cagliari Serie A Win: ‘Another Home Win, Now The Focus Is On Champions League’
Inter Milan got a massive Serie A win over Cagliari this weekend.The Nerazzurri won the match 3-1.Striker Marko Arnautovic scored the opener for the Nerazzurri in the first half. Then, he set up ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
FTC v. Meta Trial: The Future of Instagram and WhatsApp Is at Stake
The blockbuster antitrust case begins Monday. Its outcome could impact how Big Tech companies grow—but the government has a long way to go to prove its case.Wired - 2d