How oligarchs took on the UK fraud squad – and won
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CBS News - Top stories
DOJ probing sheriff's office in Mississippi "Goon Squad" case
Six former officers, who were members of a self-proclaimed "Goon Squad," were sentenced to decades in prison for torturing two Black men.43 minutes ago - Mississippi -
The Hill - Politics
DOJ launches investigation into Mississippi sheriff's department known for 'Goon Squad'
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a civil rights investigation into the Rankin County Sheriff's Department following a racist attack on two Black men by white officers. The investigation ...1 hour ago -
Financial Times - World
UK hospitals with potentially dangerous concrete to be redeveloped
The rebuilding of facilities that involve reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete is being prioritised by ministers4 hours ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - Health
Two Georgia deaths are tied to abortion restrictions. Experts say abortion pills they took are safe
The deaths of two women in Georgia have been tied to a state law that bans most abortions after roughly six weeks6 hours ago - Abortion -
BBC News - Top stories
Interest rates held at 5% but set to fall gradually, says Bank
Economists are betting on rates being held in September with a cut to come in November instead.8 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Nigel Farage to give up ownership of Reform UK
Leader will ‘surrender’ shares in efforts to normalise party structure8 hours ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Thunderstorm warnings mark end of UK summer
The week is set to end with a bang in the southern half of the UK as the warm spell concludes. Tomasz Schafernaker explains.10 hours ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Campion and Brock named in England WXV squad
Lilli Ives Campion and Georgia Brock are included in England's squad for the WXV tournament in Canada, but there is no place for stalwart Poppy Cleall11 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
India’s Hero to launch electric scooters in UK and Europe
Chief Niranjan Gupta says launch into developed markets planned for mid-202518 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Patriots release former 1st-rounder Jalen Reagor from practice squad
Jalen Reagor asked for his release from the Patriots, his agent told Yahoo Sports.19 hours ago - NFL -
MarketWatch - Business
Fraud factor: How a con man stole millions in a payroll-lending scheme to buy Bentleys, plastic surgery and a cafe
Mickey Lee Wagner found a loophole in how factoring companies work and used it to steal $5 million. After he was indicted, the feds say he did it again. Now he’s going to prison.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
UK reviews plans for ‘not for EU’ meat and dairy labelling
Ministers reconsider Tory policy after concerns from food industry and unionistsYesterday - United Kingdom -
Inc. - Business
Prosecutors Urge Leniency for FTX's Ellison, Citing Cooperation in Fraud Case
Sam Bankman-Fried's former girlfriend provided key testimony in the massive cryptocurrency fraud case.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
UK summons Russian ambassador over diplomat expulsions
The UK accuses Russia of a "malicious" campaign to undermine its security and support for Ukraine.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
ESPN - Sports
'You have to have a sense of humor': How baseball's all-time worst squad is coping with defeat
What's it like in the clubhouse as you are about to shatter the Major League Baseball record for losses? Somehow, not as sad as one would think.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
TGI Fridays' UK owner falls into administration
London-listed Hostmore has appointed Teneo as administrators to help it sell the restaurants.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
ESPN - Sports
Chiefs bring back Hunt, add RB to practice squad
Six years after releasing Kareem Hunt in the middle of the season, the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday signed the 29-year-old veteran running back, who played the past five seasons for his hometown ...Yesterday - NFL -
Financial Times - Business
UK inflation holds steady at 2.2% in August
Figures come ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision on ThursdayYesterday - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
UK inflation holds steady in August, matching expectations
U.K. inflation came in at 2.2% for the month of August, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Wednesday.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
'Different gravy' - the Londoner who won gold with Dupont
Aaron Grandidier Nkanang was born and raised in London, but his rugby life has taken a twisting route to Olympic rugby gold with France.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
NYC School Workers’ Families Took Disney Trip Meant for Homeless Students
New York City school employees took their children or grandchildren to Disney World and other places through a program intended for homeless students, investigators found.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Chiefs bringing back Kareem Hunt, sign him to practice squad with Isiah Pacheco injured
Hunt led the NFL in rushing yards with 1,327 as a rookie and will re-join Kansas City after being gone for six years2 days ago - NFL -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Patriots cut Jalen Reagor from practice squad after social media post
The Patriots have released WR Jalen Reagor from the practice squad hours after he made a cryptic post on Instagram.2 days ago -
ABC News - Sports
The Chiefs are signing former star Kareem Hunt to their practice squad, an AP source says
A person familiar with the decision says the Kansas City Chiefs are signing Kareem Hunt to their practice squad2 days ago -
Politico - Politics
Trump and Vance's pet-eating claims pose dilemma for endangered House Republicans
Now, they can’t escape it with Trump, Vance and AI-generated memes keeping the myth alive.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Here’s why BofA took another look at Carvana, and liked what it saw
BofA sees 20% upside for Carvana’s stock.2 days ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Only 2 of 12 shows that won 2024 Primetime Emmys were filmed in L.A.
Only two of the 12 shows that won 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards were filmed in Los Angeles. The other series were shot in other states or overseas.2 days ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
How dog dancing duo Roni & Rhythm took their paw-inspiring act to the next step on 'America's Got Talent'
An Israeli dancer-dog duo whose skillful duets on the dance floor have made them favorites on the show and now finalists on the season finale airing Sep. 24.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Brexit deal impact in UK is worsening, warn economists
The findings come from a report covering the three-year period after the Brexit deal was signed.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Billy Connolly, blisters and Bayern: how Aston Villa won the 1982 European Cup
As the club return to Europe’s top table for the first time in 41 years we talk to players who made history back then. Nigel Spink, goalkeeper : The first thing I must say is we are all devastated ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Women in UK ‘will be worse off than in 2010 unless public spending rises’
Economists say living standards of poorest women will decline by 21% by 2027-28 if Labour sticks to Tory plans. Rachel Reeves should announce a significant uplift in public spending in next month’s ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
UK urged to reform science research funding to compete globally
Report by Lord Mandelson calls for more focus on critical technologies as part of wider industrial strategy2 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
People are getting ‘stuck’ in insecure work for years, says UK thinktank
Work Foundation says ‘juggling unpredictable pay and hours’ keeps staff from upskilling and finding new jobs. ‘I don’t do a monthly shop any more’: life with unpredictable working hours ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Want to fix UK prisons? Let the women out
Imprisonment is not obviously a good solution to drug addiction or for those who have been coerced into crime2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Do I owe UK tax on my crypto assets?
I’ve had a letter from HMRC; does this mean I've made a mistake on my last tax return?2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
How Netflix won the streaming wars
The company has staged a remarkable recovery since the ‘great correction’ of 2022 and now has the edge over Hollywood rivals2 days ago - Netflix -
Financial Times - Business
Fund managers bemoan lack of choice in UK stock market
Rise in foreign takeovers and shortage of IPOs reduce pool that investors can select from2 days ago - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - Top stories
Suspect Never Took a Shot at Trump but Hid Undetected for 12 Hours
Ryan W. Routh was charged with two federal gun crimes a day after Secret Service agents fired on him as he pointed a rifle toward the golf course where former President Donald Trump was playing.2 days ago - Donald Trump