Labour row over two child benefit cap presses on, but rebels may force Starmer’s hand
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Bills in wait-and-see mode with QB Allen's hand
The Bills had no updates after Josh Allen's leaping touchdown in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win left him with a wrap on his left hand and wrist for the rest of the game.22 minutes ago - NFL -
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NFL players wear rugby-style scrum caps for first time
Several NFL players wore helmets with extra padding, called ‘Guardian Caps’, in games for the first time on Sunday in the latest move by the league to safeguard against future concussions.1 hour ago - NFL -
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Gary Lineker: Lee Carsley anthem row is ‘bonkers’ – even I didn’t feel comfortable singing it
Gary Lineker has branded the row over Lee Carsley’s refusal to sing the national anthem “bonkers” and said that he didn’t feel comfortable singing it himself.2 hours ago -
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Starmer faces union pressure over winter fuel payment cut
Unite boss Sharon Graham says the government needs to do a U-turn on its plan to cut the payment for millions of pensioners.4 hours ago -
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Weak China prices boost deflation fears
Concerns grow that deflationary forces are taking root in world’s second-biggest economy6 hours ago - China -
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The Papers: 'Starmer faces winter fuel anger' as 'scores of MPs could rebel'
The majority of Monday's newspapers focus on Labour's plan to cut winter fuel allowance from most pensioners.7 hours ago -
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U.S. antitrust enforcers are intervening early to examine whether a handful of big tech companies such as Nvidia are using their leverage to establish dominance over the burgeoning AI market.
U.S. antitrust enforcers are intervening early to examine whether a handful of big tech companies such as Nvidia are using their leverage to establish dominance over the burgeoning AI market.8 hours ago -
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Creative industries demand action from Labour over Brexit red tape
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More than 35,000 structures threatened by wildfire burning east of Los Angeles
Officials in San Bernardino County, California, issued an evacuation after a brush fire spread to more than 7,000 acres.10 hours ago -
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Starmer says his government must be ‘prepared to be unpopular’
UK prime minister defends decision to scrap winter fuel payments for 10mn pensioners to shore up public finances14 hours ago -
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AI Lobbyists Want a Hand in Shaping Regulatory Policies
Government official need lobbyists' expertise as think tanks academics struggle to keep up with disruptive technological changes.15 hours ago -
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Kirk Cousins’ rough start eliminates the Falcons’ benefit of the doubt for 2024
Pittsburgh spoils Cousins' two-interception Atlanta debut, winning 18-10.16 hours ago -
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Up to 50 Labour MPs could rebel over cut to winter fuel allowance
Dozens said to be considering abstaining from Tuesday’s vote over pensioners’ payments, as PM says dealing with dissent is ‘matter for chief whip’. As many as 50 Labour MPs could refuse to back the ...17 hours ago -
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Woman and child die at property in Cornwall
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Guardian Cap tracker: Patriots' Jabrill Peppers wears impact-reducing equipment on helmet in Week 1
Some players tried it out in the preseason, but these players are using them in the regular season19 hours ago - NFL -
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The stock market is stumbling on nagging fears the Fed may have made a mistake
Investors fear, but don’t know for sure, if a long-awaited Federal Reserve rate cut has been left too long.20 hours ago -
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'Tough decisions are tough decisions': Starmer defends winter fuel payment cut
The PM says the only way to deliver change is to do "difficult things now", in his first major No 10 interview.21 hours ago -
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Buttigieg slams Trump on child care
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appeared Sunday to go after former President Trump for recent comments he made about child care. “And as we saw when Donald Trump was asked about child care ...22 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Why You May Never See the Documentary on Prince by Ezra Edelman
A revealing new documentary could redefine our understanding of the pop icon. But you will probably never get to see it.22 hours ago -
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Newscast: Sir Keir Starmer - The Analysis
Laura, Paddy and Henry unpack what the PM had to say.Yesterday -
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Keir Starmer urges Labour MPs to back ‘unpopular’ plan to cut winter fuel allowance
PM refuses to say if MPs who rebel will be stripped of the whip – but makes clear he expects their support in key vote. Keir Starmer has urged Labour MPs to support his “unpopular” plan to remove ...Yesterday -
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Watch: PM Starmer on riots, fuel payments and Grenfell
The prime minister speaks to Laura Kuenssberg in his first major Downing Street interview.Yesterday -
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Line Fire in Southern California Forces Evacuations
The Line Fire more than quadrupled in size on Saturday and led to evacuation orders for more than 5,000 people. A heat wave raises the risk that more fires could start.Yesterday - California -
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Pages' homer caps 6-run 1st inning as Dodgers defeat Guardians 7-2
Andy Pages hit a two-run homer to cap a six-run first inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-2 in an interleague matchup of division leadersYesterday - MLB -
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Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they shot down another US MQ-9 drone
It's potentially the latest downing of the multimillion-dollar aircraft.Yesterday -
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Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart sets SEC record for consecutive completions as Rebels rout Middle Tennessee
Dart made it into the fourth quarter before his first misfire during a big Ole Miss winYesterday -
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Utah believes Rising's hand injury 'not serious'
Utah quarterback Cam Rising left in the second quarter of the Utes' game against Baylor with a hand injury.Yesterday -
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Israelis surge into the streets again in protest as the toll in Gaza grows
Israelis have turned out for another large protest amid anger at the government.Yesterday - Israel -
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Arkansas fumbles away upset over No. 16 Oklahoma State after forcing double overtime
The Cowboys took the 39-31 double OT win after a second-half comeback and Arkansas' last-second game-tying field goal.Yesterday -
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Starmer visit 'moment for reset' of UK-Ireland relations
Labour leader is the first British prime minister to visit the Republic of Ireland in five years.Yesterday -
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Super Typhoon Yagi hits China’s Hainan, killing two people and forcing 1 million to leave their homes
Yagi registers as the world’s second-most powerful tropical cyclone this year and has caused power outages in more than 800,000 homes. Asia’s strongest storm this year, Super Typhoon Yagi, made ...Yesterday - China -
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Beauty queen row exposes xenophobia towards immigrants in South Africa
Saga over contestant’s nationality reflects hatred of other Africans fuelled by poverty among black population. When Chidimma Adetshina entered Miss South Africa, she dreamed of being crowned and ...Yesterday -
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Women just broke a job-market record. That may be a warning sign.
Friday’s jobs report showed a cooling labor market. But hiding in the data was one record-breaking stat about women in the workforce.2 days ago -
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Online Credit Unions Offering High Interest Rates on Savings May Be Fakes
Ontario’s financial regulator has issued warnings about three websites illegally claiming to be credit unions, but it is powerless to close them.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Starmer to visit White House next week
UK prime minister to hold second meeting with Joe Biden at time two allies’ approach to Israel at variance2 days ago -
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Aaron Pierre is a star in the making. 'Rebel Ridge' shows you why
Aaron Pierre is a star in the making, and Jeremy Saulnier's new Netflix thriller, “Rebel Ridge," shows you why2 days ago -
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Biden to Sign Order Pushing Federal Grants to Projects With Labor Protections and Benefits
The outgoing administration is promoting the idea that economic growth should flow out of better conditions for workers.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Lamar Jackson's kryptonite may be more than just the Chiefs
Jackson’s performance suggested that he’s still being counted on to be Superman at a time when the offense is supposed to be protecting him with more balance. We'll see if it was a Week 1 anomaly.3 days ago - NFL