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How the UK's 'big brother' role in Africa is changing
David Lammy is on his first visit to the continent since he became foreign secretary.Top stories - BBC News - 8 hours ago -
'We can't change our history' on UK's role in slave trade, says Starmer
The prime minister says the practice was "abhorrent" but does not commit to making reparation payments.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
The big idea: how games can change your life
To get the most out of play, we should embrace it for what it is, not as way to hone skills or train our brains . A 93-year-old woman sits in a hospital bed. Facing her is a figure in a full hazmat ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
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Ireland’s big school secret: how a year off-curriculum changes teenage lives
The transition year led Paul Mescal and Cillian Murphy to become actors – and has had similarly seismic effects on thousands of secondary school students. Should other countries follow suit?. ‘If ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Lionesses stumble past South Africa and raise ‘more questions’ for Wiegman
England 2-1 South Africa Hosts score two early goals but fail to impress There were more questions to be asked than answers provided in England’s 2-1 victory against South Africa but, to a ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Dejan Kulusevski’s change of role central to Spurs’ hopes this season
On the wing, Kulusevski’s lack of speed was a problem, but in midfield, his speed of thought is crucial. By Ben McAleer for WhoScored . Abba Voyage isn’t the only Swedish attraction lighting ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
The man who played a big role in getting Russ back to neutral
As Russell Wilson navigates the road from his rocky Broncos stint to Steelers starter, the influence of his late mental coach Trevor Moawad persists.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24 -
UK will not apologise for role in slavery at Commonwealth summit, No 10 says
News that no symbolic apology or reparations are planned could put Starmer on collision course with other nations. The UK government will not apologise over Britain’s role in the transatlantic ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
PGA Tour players proposing big changes for '26
The PGA Tour Player Advisory Council is recommending sweeping changes for 2026 in regard to field sizes, exemption status and PGA Tour card availability.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
It’s Time to Shop for Medicare, and 2025 Brings Big Changes
A bumper crop of revisions, including a stronger drug benefit, means the plan you enrolled in for 2024 may not be the best fit next year.Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Election outcome could bring big changes to Medicare
How the U.S. election plays out could have a major impact on the millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare. Here's what to know.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
ITV edits out pro-Palestinian symbol on Big Brother
ITVX re-uploaded Tuesday's episode after removing a watermelon symbol on a contestant's T-shirt.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Kim Jong Un is stepping out of big brother China's shadow
Suddenly, his actions are commanding the attention of the U.S., NATO, Japan, South Korea, Russia and China.Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
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The unexamined big question around the UK Budget
Ignore the details of how Labour will raise taxes, spending and borrowing, and ask instead how muchWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
UK Labour’s Budget borrows big, taxes more
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a £40bn tax increase and a sharp rise in borrowingWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
How a TV Hit Sparked Debate About Birthrates in Africa
The Sani family in northern Nigeria has six children, more than the parents can afford but fewer than their own parents had. Birthrates, and the decisions couples make about family size, are ...World - The New York Times - October 21 -
How big is ‘big enough’ for China’s stimulus?
Some estimates and theoriesWorld - Financial Times - October 16 -
The Menendez Brothers Were Sent to Jail for Life. A Netflix Hit Could Change Their Fate.
Hollywood treatment of the famed 1990s murder case is drawing new attention. Will Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series set the siblings free?Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 19 -
Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules
Ofcom warns social media companies could face fines if they don’t comply with the new Online Safety BillTop stories - BBC News - October 17 -
More Forests Are on Fire, a Big Risk in Climate Change Fight
Carbon emissions from forest fires increased more than 60 percent globally over the past two decades, according to a new study.World - The New York Times - October 17 -
‘It’s a big lever for change’: the radical contract protecting Hamburg’s green space
Citizen power forced Germany’s greenest city-state into a binding agreement balancing housing and nature. When Fritz Schumacher laid out his vision for Hamburg a century ago, the sketch looked more ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
The change agent v the tyrant: Harris’s big speech focuses on Trump
The Democratic nominee mentioned Trump by name 24 times at the Washington DC event, before pivoting to hope. Whither the politics of joy? Kamala Harris ’s solid if unspectacular closing argument ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Why the election outcome could bring big changes to Medicare
Democrats and conservatives are divided over whether the federal health program for people over 65 should be run almost entirely by the private sector.Top stories - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Reeves confirms change to UK fiscal rules to help fund £20bn of annual investment
Chancellor promises in FT to avoid ‘falls in public sector investment’ planned by ToriesBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
UK savings plans overhauled with planned pension tax changes
Advisers race to rethink approach after Rachel Reeves pledges to bring retirement pots under inheritance levy regimeBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
How the World Series Played a Role in a Critical Super Bowl Partnership
Jay-Z and his Roc Nation brand choose the halftime show performer. This year’s star, Kendrick Lamar, was just as important to the Dodgers’ run.Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
PGA Tour has big changes on the horizon. What doesn't change is players having to earn it: Analysis
The PGA Tour is likely to change eligibility for how many players get full cardsSports - ABC News - 17 hours ago -
The Menendez Brothers: How True Crime Is Re-Examining Old Cases
A thriving genre built on podcasts and documentaries, coupled with younger generations’ more skeptical worldview, helped revitalize interest in this case and others like it.Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
Employment rights bill will cost firms £5bn per year but benefits will justify costs, government says – UK politics live
Analysis from business and trade department says bill will significantly strengthen workers’ right. In the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor is allowed to ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Cowboys' Trevon Diggs laments missed chance to play big brother Stefon Diggs for second year in a row
The wait for Diggs vs. Diggs continuesSports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago -
How a 12-Ounce Layer of Foam Changed the NFL
Even the makers of the Guardian Cap admit it looks silly. But for a sport facing an existential brain-injury crisis, once unthinkable solutions have now become almost normal.Tech - Wired - October 17 -
How Convenience Stores Are Changing the Food Game
The days of cold hot dogs and stale chips are vanishing as convenience stores look to expand their food offerings.Business - Inc. - October 20 -
Inside the Effort to Change How Seeds Grow
Much of the food we eat is grown with synthetic fertilizer, which is a huge source of climate change. But now, a seed with DNA-modified bacteria is reducing the amount of synthetic fertilizer that ...Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
How a winning racehorse changed everything for girl with cancer
When Betsy had stomach pain, her GP put it down to a virus - but the five-year-old had cancer.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
How Trump and Harris Compare on Climate Change
Kamala Harris calls global warming an “existential threat.” Donald Trump dismisses it as a “scam.”Science - The New York Times - October 28
