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Rubbish piles high in Birmingham as bin strike drags on
Residents report seeing rats and foxes amid rising stacks of bin bags on Birmingham's streets.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
Watch: Mountains of bin bags on Birmingham streets as residents try to shift rubbish
Rubbish is piled high on streets in Birmingham after refuse workers went on all-out strike last week.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
'The rubbish is alive': Rats feast as Birmingham bin workers strike
An indefinite strike by bin collectors starts in Birmingham, affecting more than 1.2 million people.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
UK’s second city drowns in rubbish as bin strikes continue
Businesses fear that refuse piles will damage Birmingham’s reputation, as industrial action continuesFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
'You can smell the stench': Why rubbish is piling up on Birmingham streets
Refuse workers have been on strike for over a week, leading to bags of rubbish piling up across the city.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
Giant rats and stench: No end in sight for Birmingham's 'Binmageddon'
Residents are stuck in the middle of a dispute between Birmingham City Council and striking bin workers.BBC News - 6d -
Bin workers in Birmingham begin indefinite all-out strike
The action follows weeks of on and off striking from the city's refuse workers.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
A new start after 60: I was fed up with overflowing bins – so I became a rubbish crusher
Living in a high-rise, Eric McBean was tired of his block being a dumping ground for waste. So, after being made redundant, he set up his own rubbish compacting business. Eric McBean was living on ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Chaos as Birmingham residents swarm mobile bin collection
The service attempted to travel along Anderton Park Road in Moseley.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
Three sensitive messages from Yemen strike Signal chat unpacked and explained
We unpick excerpts from a group chat by high-ranking US security officials about an air strike on Yemen.BBC News - 1d -
Warren Buffett’s Record Cash Pile Looks Smarter Every Day as the Market Falters
Berkshire Hathaway has hit nine record highs to start the year.Inc. - 6d -
David Raven, British Drag Performer Known as Maisie Trollette, Dies at 91
A mainstay of England’s drag circuit, he performed for over five decades and encouraged other drag queens to flourish.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Israeli strikes on Gaza add to soaring child death toll
Hospitals say high proportion of women and children among dead in latest strikes. Israel–Gaza war – latest updates At least 91 Palestinians have been killed and many more injured in a third ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
Birmingham sign US goalkeeper Franch
Birmingham City Women sign US goalkeeper Adrianna Franch until the end of the season.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Judge blocks Texas A&M University’s drag ban
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked the Texas A&M University System from enforcing a ban on drag performances on its campuses.NBC News - 3d -
Prep sports roundup: Royal baseball coach Dan Maye earns victory No. 595
In rivalry game, Royal defeats Simi Valley 2-1; Freshman Carlos Acuna strikes out 16 in Birmingham 4-0 win over ChatsworthYahoo Sports - 6d -
Viral video shows track athlete strike opponent with baton. Erie coaches weighed in
What should a track athlete do when an opponent impedes their path? Erie high school coaches weighed in after a recent viral video showing a Virginia athlete strike an opponent mid-race.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Zelenskyy flying to Riyadh to meet crown prince as Russia steps up attacks
Ukrainian president to meet Mohammed bin Salman but will not be at Saudi-led talks with US officials later this week. Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy is flying to Saudi Arabia ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Judge blocks Texas A&M drag ban
A federal judge handed a preliminary victory Monday to an LGBTQ student group that sued the Texas A&M University System and its flagship over a policy effectively banning drag performances on each ...The Hill - 3d -
Fiorentina hammer Juventus to pile more pressure on Motta
Fiorentina beat Juventus 3-0 at The Stadio Artemio Franchi to keep alive their hopes of a top four finish, and pile more pressure on Thiago Motta. Scorers: Gosens 15', Mandragora 18', Guðmundsson ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Musclepalooza is the must-attend event for muscle car enthusiasts, drag racers and collectors
Hemmings welcomes racers, muscle car owners and spectators to enjoy a full day of non-stop drag racing and car showYahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Drag star The Vivienne died after taking ketamine, family says
The RuPaul's Drag Race winner's family wants to raise awareness and bring something positive from the "complete tragedy".BBC News - Mar. 17 -
In Mexico, a Grisly Discovery of Piles of Shoes, Ovens and Human Remains
The authorities are investigating the discovery of cremation ovens, human remains, piles of shoes and other personal effects at an abandoned ranch outside Guadalajara.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
PBS Rejects Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Claims About Drag Queens on Shows
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized PBS for featuring a drag queen named Lil Miss Hot Mess in its children’s programming.The New York Times - 1d -
Veteran American keeper Franch joins Birmingham City
Birmingham City have completed the signing of American goalkeeper Adrianna Franch on a short-term deal which will run until the end of the season.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
RFU threaten to leave Twickenham for Birmingham or Milton Keynes
The Rugby Football Union would consider leaving Allianz Stadium to move to Birmingham or Milton Keynes if a renewed licence cannot be agreed to hold more concerts, chief executive Bill Sweeney has ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Trump on whether Russia is dragging its feet on Ukraine deal: 'Could be'
President Trump has said he believes Russia wants a close to its war with Ukraine, but that Moscow “could be” dragging its feet on a deal to that end. "I don’t know. I mean, I'll let you know at a ...The Hill - 1d -
Which teams are coming to Birmingham Regional in NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament?
With the Round of 32 tipping off, the field for the Women's NCAA Basketball Tournament Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds in Birmingham is beginning to be set.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Mainland Chinese investors snap up a record amount of Hong Kong stocks to play AI
Mainland Chinese investors are piling into the Hong Kong stock market at record volumes as its tech-heavy Hang Seng Index trades around three-year highs.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
What riders said after Birmingham Supercross: 'I’m stoked to get that monkey off my back.'
Chase Sexton won the Birmingham race and believes he is on track to catch Cooper Webb in points.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2025 preview: Skip Holtz looks to keep Birmingham on top, Bob Stoops takes aim
The UFL season kicks off Friday night, with every team looking to mount a challenge to Birmingham's dominance.ESPN - 22h -
2025 preview: Skip Holtz looks to keep Birmingham on top, Bob Stoops takes aim
The UFL season kicks off Friday night, with every team looking to mount a challenge to Birmingham's dominance.ESPN - 21h -
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'Rubbish' goal settled game 'short on quality' - Robins
Stoke City boss Mark Robins is frustrated after a stoppage-time penalty condemns to defeat at Millwall in the Championship.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Republicans warn Trump not to let trade war drag as he doubles down on tariff threats
Senate Republicans are warning President Trump to not let his trade war drag on as his latest escalation sent Wall Street further into turmoil. Trump on Tuesday threatened to double tariffs on ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Keir Starmer: ‘Putin is dragging his feet over 30-day Ukraine ceasefire’
Prime minister tells a summit of 29 leaders that the Russian president cannot delay peace talks indefinitely. Keir Starmer accused Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet over agreeing to a ceasefire ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Glory Days: Maloney strikes out 11, throws one-hitter to open 1990 season
Lancaster High School senior pitcher Ryan Maloney opened the 1990 season with a gem on the mound.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Mapping Israel's wave of strikes
More than 400 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. BBC Verify’s Nick Beake has been assessing footage of the strikes and building a ...BBC News - Mar. 18 -
A Tariff Pile-On Threatens to Escalate a Global Trade War
American trading partners responded swiftly to President Trump’s latest round of levies with countermeasures, creating more uncertainty for C.E.O.s.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
U.S. to continue strikes on Houthis
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. will continue strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. Willie James Inman reports.CBS News - Mar. 16
