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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 - 2h -
Emergency law passed to force loss-making steel companies to keep operating
Special powers granted to prevent the collapse of British Steel’s Scunthorpe works. Emergency legislation allowing the government to instruct companies to keep loss-making steel operations in ...The Guardian - 8h -
The Papers: 'Ring of steel' and 'King will not slow down'
An emergency law handing control of British Steel to the government dominates Sunday's front pages.BBC News - 5h -
British Government Takes Control of Country’s Last Major Steel Mill
London says it acted to prevent the plant’s Chinese owners from closing the plant, threatening jobs and national security.The New York Times - 7h -
A Step Towards British Steel Nationalisation?
MPs met in Parliament on a Saturday to pass emergency bill.BBC News - 13h -
British Steel nationalisation is ‘likely option’, says business secretary
MPs vote in favour of bill giving the government powers to seize control of British SteelFinancial Times - 10h -
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 - 17h -
Chris Mason: British Steel law rushed through Parliament but it is just a stop gap
For all of Saturday's drama, the government's intervention so far is just a stop gap, writes our political editor.BBC News - 4h -
Trump authorizes US military to take control of land at US-Mexico border
Order allows armed forces to take ‘direct roll’ in securing southern border, which Trump memo says ‘is under attack’. Donald Trump has authorized the military to take control of land at the ...The Guardian - 12h -
The scrupulously realistic 'Warfare' takes aim at the combat movie
Filmmaker Alex Garland follows up "Civil War" with a second apolitical thriller, this one co-directed by a military veteran, Ray Mendoza, who lived it.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Trump authorizes military to take control of public land along southern border
President Trump justified the use of the military by saying the United States is "under attack from a variety of threats."CBS News - 6h -
Live from London, it's Saturday night! SNL taking sketch comedy across the pond
Saturday Night Live says it plans to launch a British version of the sketch comedy show that is celebrating its 50th anniversary across the pondABC News - 2d -
General Motors temporarily halts a Canada assembly plant because of low demand
Canada’s subsidiary of General Motors says that it's temporarily halting production and cutting staff at an assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, because of lower-than-expected demand for its ...ABC News - 1d -
‘The Pitt’ Captures the Real Overcrowding Crisis in Emergency Rooms
From the “chairs” to the hallway medicine, the show’s depiction of an emergency medicine system that is beyond capacity rings true for medical experts.The New York Times - 1d -
GM cutting jobs, idling Canadian electric van plant due to 'market demand'
General Motors is cutting production of its all-electric delivery vans at a plant in Canada ahead of idling the facility through much of this year.CNBC - 1d -
Trump admin live updates: Trump strikes deals with law firms totaling $600M
President Donald Trump on Friday announced agreements with five law firms for $600 million in pro bono work.ABC News - 6h -
Argentina says it will lift the country's strict currency controls with help from the IMF
Argentine President Javier Milei’s economy minister says the libertarian government would lift the country’s strict capital and currency controls in a few daysABC News - 1d -
Whiting Foundation announces grants of $50,000 each for 10 emerging writers
Ten emerging writers, from an author of speculative fiction to a poet rooted in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, have received $50,000 grants from the Whiting FoundationABC News - 1d -
US ‘demands control’ from Ukraine of key pipeline carrying Russian gas
Senior Kyiv economist describes latest postion of Trump administration in talks as ‘colonial-type’ bullying. The US has demanded control of a crucial pipeline in Ukraine used to send Russian gas to ...The Guardian - 12h -
Turkey and Israel Aim to Avoid Clashes in Syria as Tensions Rise
The two sides have started talks to prevent conflicts between their troops in Syria, amid a growing rivalry for influence in the region.The New York Times - 2d -
No. 4 Clemson rallies to take down Stanford, notches another ACC series win
Clemson digs deep and takes down Stanford to add another ACC series win to their strong 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
She’s Young, Trump-Friendly, and Has a White House Press Pass
Natalie Winters, a protégée of Stephen Bannon, belongs to a newly high-profile contingent of West Wing reporters.The New York Times - 1d -
Bellefontaine's St. Clair caps Ohio State spring game with TD pass
Apr. 12—COLUMBUS — Tavien St. Clair saved his best for last in Ohio State's spring game Saturday. The Bellefontaine High School graduate had a rocky start in his first game in an Ohio State uniform ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Trump Close to Winning Concessions From More Law Firms
Four or five firms could soon agree to deals that would be unveiled as a package, in an escalation of the president’s crackdown on an industry that has drawn his ire.The New York Times - 2d -
Five More Big Law Firms Reach Deals With Trump
Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, A&O Shearman, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft agreed to do free legal work on causes the White House supports.The New York Times - 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 - 1d -
Blood test could detect Parkinson’s disease before symptoms emerge
Researchers behind test using biomarkers say it could ‘revolutionise’ early diagnosis of disease. Researchers have developed a simple and “cost-effective” blood test capable of detecting ...The Guardian - 11h -
7-woods take a starring role at the 2025 Masters
More and more elite golfers are relying on a modern piece of golf equipment to handle the challenges of Augusta National.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Woot Spring Gaming Sale - Save On Controllers, Headsets, And Other Gaming Hardware
Woot’s Spring Video Game Sale is now live, offering steep discounts on all sorts of gaming hardware and accessories--plus a selection of Switch, PS5, and Xbox games--through April 30. Many ...GameSpot - 1d -
Argentina secures $20bn IMF deal by relaxing currency controls
Fund to give unusually large upfront transfer to libertarian President Javier MileiFinancial Times - 1d -
Bondi Westfield attack victims ‘should still be here’, Anthony Albanese says in first anniversary tribute
PM also praises first responders’ courage and a community ‘united in grief’ one year after stabbing rampage that killed six. Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaign Get ...The Guardian - 2h -
Get Ready to See Tariff Surcharges on Your Receipts
Companies struck by Donald Trump’s trade levies will likely pass the hit along to consumers—and some will want to clearly point the finger at who is to blame.Wired - 2d -
PWHL At Worlds: European Players Get Their Time
Finland proved Czechia has yet to fully pass them on the World stage as they defeated the hosts 4-2 in front of a packed and raucous crowd of 5,859.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Lola Young conquered TikTok with 'Messy.' Now she's looking for more
Months after she scored a viral hit, the 24-year-old British singer will bring 'Messy' to this month's Coachella festival.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Trump says 5 more law firms will provide $600 million total in free legal work for causes he supports
Trump said all five firms also agreed not to "engage in illegal DEI discrimination and preferences" and commit to "Merit-Based Hiring" as part of the deals.CNBC - 1d -
The Brooklyn Stroll Club Has Brought Together Fathers in Search of Friendship
For fathers in search of friendship, a growing group has emerged: the Brooklyn Stroll Club.The New York Times - 19h -
How BU, Western Michigan got to title game and what it will take to win it
The Terriers and Broncos play for the national championship in men's hockey. Here's a look at each team.ESPN - 9h
