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MPs reject calls by Tories for national inquiry into UK grooming gangs
Government uses its Commons majority to dismiss Conservatives’ demand backed by Elon MuskFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
MPs vote against Tory call for new grooming gangs inquiry
MPs rejected a Tory amendment calling for a grooming gang's inquiry by 253 votes.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
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Tory and Reform MPs accused of ‘weaponising trauma’ of grooming victims, as Farage calls for inquiry into Pakistani men – UK politics live
Prime minister told Commons any new inquiry into child abuse would delay progress however spokesperson says he has not ruled one out. Reform UK has also tabled a reasoned amendment to the ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
U.K. Special Forces Allowed to ‘Get Away with Murder’ in Afghanistan, Inquiry Told
Evidence released by an official inquiry into alleged war crimes painted a disturbing picture of an elite fighting force with a culture of impunity.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Chris Mason: Is Starmer leaving the door open to an abuse inquiry?
There's anger about Elon Musk's interventions - but they have turbocharged a public conversation about child sexual abuse in the UK.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
What Elvis had in common with a Roman emperor
What Elvis had in common with a Roman emperorBBC News - Jan. 8 -
UK special forces had ‘golden pass’ to carry out killings in Afghanistan, inquiry hears
Military operated under ‘code of silence’, according to testimonies from probe into suspected war crimesFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Met to face inquiry over handling of Mohamed Al Fayed allegations
Internal inquiry, overseen by IOPC, will seek to establish if there were ‘any missed opportunities or failures’. The police watchdog is to examine new complaints from victims of Mohamed Al Fayed ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
SAS had golden pass to get away with murder, inquiry told
In a closed-door hearing, a former senior UK Special Forces officer tells a public inquiry he believes the SAS "was carrying out murders".BBC News - Jan. 8 -
The Billionaire Mining Magnate Who Bet Coal Had a Future---and Won Big
The U.K. closed its last coal-powered plant, but 76-year-old Low Tuck Kwong ignored naysayers and built a fortune from the world’s dirtiest fossil fuel.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Updating a 12th-Century Palazzo, Where the Walls Had Secrets
When two architects renovated the once-grand floor of a palace in Genoa, Italy, their goal wasn’t period perfection: “We didn’t want to live in a museum.”The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Ireland Joins South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel
Ireland had said it would intervene in the case at the International Court of Justice, arguing that Israel’s actions in Gaza amounted to collective punishment.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Labor Board Says Google Should Have to Bargain With Contractors’ Union
A National Labor Relations Board complaint says that as a joint employer of workers from IT staffing firm Accenture Flex, the tech giant should be obliged to negotiate with its union.Inc. - Jan. 7 -
Warner on Gabbard meeting: 'I had questions going in. I have questions coming out'
Sen. Mark Warner (Va.), the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said that his meeting with former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) has left him with more questions as she looks to win ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Thousands without water in Republic of Ireland
Irish national weather forecaster Met Éireann has issued a fresh orange warning in the Republic.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Chris Grier: We had "productive conversations" on Monday with Tyreek Hill
It sounds like the Dolphins won't be playing hardball with Hill after he refused to play on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
Ireland joins South Africa's ICJ genocide case against Israel
Ireland filed a declaration of intervention Monday in support of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The decision comes after Ireland’s November ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
New grooming gangs inquiry would delay action on child abuse, inquiry chair tells BBC
Victims want change now, Prof Alexis Jay says, and people need to "step up to the mark" and implement her recommendations.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
'Abuse victims have had enough of consultations and discussions'
Some people "in a very uninformed way", have politicised child sexual abuse, says the inquiry chair.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
She’s a Rugby Sensation, and Her Team Had to Find Her a Bigger Stadium
With over eight million social media followers and a Reese Witherspoon production capturing her moves, Ilona Maher has a global audience.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Should Democrats work with Trump? Nancy Pelosi weighs in
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has a long history of opposing President-elect Donald Trump. Pelosi spoke with CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Some January 6 rioters had prior criminal records, data shows
At least 159 of the Jan. 6, 2021, convicts who have been sentenced have prior criminal records, according to a CBS News investigation. Steve Reilly breaks down the data.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
What should be in your winter driving survival kit?
Tips on what to carry in your car, and how to drive in snow and icy weather.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Bueckers (knee) exits UConn win, should 'be fine'
Paige Bueckers scored 15 points before exiting with an injury in No. 7 UConn's 83-52 rout of host Villanova on Sunday, but Huskies coach Geno Auriemma said, after the victory, that "she'll be fine. ...ESPN - Jan. 6 -
Ireland's O'Toole banned for first two Six Nations games
Ireland prop Tom O'Toole will miss the first two Six Nations games against England and Scotland after receiving a six-game ban following his red card against Munster.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Child sex abuse inquiry chair urges government to implement 2022 report in full
A campaign group led by Prof Alexis Jay also warns against "politicising" sexual violence.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Nikki Glaser’s Golden Globes Monologue Had Hard Punchlines and Impressions
The host had been working on the jokes as well as the flow in multiple test runs in clubs. On the telecast, she introduced some new bits.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
A College Quarterback Had an Eight-Figure Deal. Now, He’s Transferring Again.
Jaden Rashada’s college journey has featured commitments to Miami and Florida and stints at Arizona State and Georgia.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Devils Should Trade For Intriguing Blackhawks Forward
The Devils should consider making a push for this Blackhawks forward.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
6 Players The Penguins Should - And Shouldn't - Trade This Season
With the Mar. 7 trade deadline approaching in the near future and the Penguins in the thick of the playoff race, it could be an interesting trade year for PittsburghYahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Schiff says Kash Patel 'should not be confirmed'
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Kash Patel, who was tapped as President-elect Trump’s nominee to lead the FBI, should not be confirmed by the Senate. Schiff joined NBC News's "Meet the Press" on ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
California Police Department Agrees to Reforms After Federal Inquiry
The Antioch Police Department was under investigation by the Justice Department after racist text messages between its officers were released in 2023.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Northern Ireland should make the most of its proximity to the EU
Belfast stands to gain from enhancing its unique position between London, Dublin and BrusselsFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Schiff: ‘Kash Patel should not be confirmed’ to lead the FBI
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) says he believes Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s pick to run the FBI, is unqualified to run the bureau, especially in light of the New Year’s Day terror attack in ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Centers The Canucks Should Be Targeting If They Make A Trade With The Rangers
The Vancouver Canucks could be making a trade with the New York Rangers ahead of the 2025 trade deadline.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Woman had eight organs removed in cancer treatment
Horsham's Fay Louise planned her own funeral after doctors found a tumour in her appendix in 2023.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
Sabres Should Extend Surging Forward Right Now
The Sabres forward is making a serious case for a contract extension.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
Brazil ex-official returns toilet she had removed from office
Janaína Lima said she had paid for a bathroom renovation with her own money.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
New Orleans Attacker Had Transmitter to Set Off Explosives, F.B.I. Says
Bomb-making materials were found at a short-term rental house, and the authorities said they had recovered a transmitter intended to set off explosives on the city’s famous Bourbon Street.The New York Times - Jan. 4
