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‘I haven’t seen any change’: black Labour voters in Liverpool and London six months on
In Liverpool Riverside and Tottenham, two constituencies with black MPs and large black communities, Labour’s vote share dropped by more than 20 points at last year’s election. The Guardian spoke ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Can Kemi Badenoch unite the right in Britain?
After a brutal election defeat, the Conservatives are now fighting with Reform to defend their place as the UK’s main opposition partyFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Electricity co-operation post-Brexit has far more positives than negatives
A simple trading agreement would suit both Europe and the UKFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Jones praises McCarthy, won't commit to future
The Dallas Cowboys' season came to an end with a 23-19 loss to the Washington Commanders Sunday, and now comes the challenging part.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
There’s a threat lurking right underneath Labour’s nose – and it’s from the left | John McDonnell
The party wants to seem in control. But many of its MPs have knife-edge majorities that a challenger could obliterate. Labour campaigned for 14 years to get rid of the Tories, and emerged from the ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
The Giants need a QB, and the NFL world knows it -- drafting one won't be simple
The Giants lost Sunday's season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles, but their 2025 NFL Draft situation remains complicated.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
'Musk turns on Farage' and 'big freeze hits Britain'
Elon Musk's calls for Nigel Farage to be replaced as Reform UK leader, and weather disruption leads the papers.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
'I won't speak about it' - Rodgers on Tierney links
Manager Brendan Rodgers refuses to discuss reports that Celtic have held talks with their former defender Kieran Tierney about a return to the club.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
‘It makes you feel like a kid again’: snowed in at Britain’s highest pub
Drinks flow and friends are made as people hunker down overnight at the Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire. “Do you want a shot?” asks Katy Sherrington from Durham, offering up a tiny glass of a pink ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
The Golden Globes are back. Here's what to know about Hollywood's 'party of the year.'
Learn more about the 2025 Golden Globes, including what channel to tune into, who’s up for awards, what to expect, how to watch and more.NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Labour’s new year resolution? It needs a better story. Here’s one Starmer could tell | John Harris
There’s a solid social-democratic narrative this government could use – if only its leaders would actually try . Picture this. Keir Starmer is sitting at a kitchen table, staring into the camera, ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Did the US jobs market hold up?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Cash incentives for GPs under Labour’s radical plan to cut NHS waiting lists
Doctors will be given £20 each time they consult with a specialist to see if there is an alternative to hospital visits. GPs will be offered financial incentives to discuss with specialists whether ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Curb extremism now or face new terrorist threats, Labour warned
Experts say measures announced so far are not enough to turn the tide. Labour must reverse years of political failure on extremism to stop it fuelling more disorder, violence and terrorism in ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
‘Eyewatering’ £100m spent on repairs in Scotland’s ‘ferry fiasco’ over past decade
Government plans for publicly funded operator CalMac have been mired in controversy, with replacement vessels delayed and costs spiralling. Almost £100m has been spent over the past decade on ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
FirstGroup to add bus and open access rail routes amid Labour nationalisation
UK’s largest train operator under pressure to diversify due to government plansFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Bucs' Whitehead in accident, won't play Sunday
Buccaneers starting safety Jordan Whitehead was involved in an automobile accident on his way to the team facility Saturday and will not play in Sunday's game against the Saints, the team announced.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
The real-estate holdings of 5 of the world’s richest men
These men have amassed an incredible array of real estate holdings, spending some of their enormous fortunes on swanky homes across the U.S.—and beyond.MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
Why does Britain face flight chaos during bad weather?
Delays and cancellations related to British weather may become more common.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
I'll never admit I'm the best, says darts champion Luke Littler
Luke Littler says he will never admit to being the best in the world at darts despite winning the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Ailing Ex-Deputy Admitted to Killing Florida Store Clerk in 1979
Less than a year before his death, a former deputy with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office in Florida told detectives that he had fatally shot the clerk, a 25-year-old woman.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
China's overqualified youth taking jobs as drivers, labourers and film extras
With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Britain’s economic gloom is overdone
The government can tackle bad vibes with a positive vision for growthFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
2025: Labour’s year of pain?
Plus, the Tories vs Reform – who’s the real opposition?Financial Times - Jan. 3 -
House holds vote to elect speaker
Watch live coverage as the House of Representatives holds a vote to elect the next speaker, with current House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., aiming for re-election.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
‘The hair stands up’: citizen archaeologists unearth ancient treasures in Scotland
Members of the public are helping to sustain digs across the country, even as volunteering declines. They were moving forward in a line across the 10 sq metre trench, volunteer excavators elbow to ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
‘Just a dishonest window cleaner’? Britain’s history of audacious cat burglars
£10m north London heist was a reminder of a time before security cameras when cat burglars were at work in high society. It was one of the stories of Christmas: the audacious theft of more than ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Britain's 'oldest' barrister still loves job at 90
Noel Philo continues to prosecute and defend criminal cases at Lincoln Crown Court.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
The looming battle over Britain’s wind farms
The Labour government wants to ramp up renewables. But many local residents are up in arms about plans for pylons and cables in sensitive sitesFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Labour’s pension reforms are based on flawed analysis
What exactly do savers get out of investing in the UK, other than a patriotic glow?Financial Times - Jan. 3 -
I Still Don’t Know Why I Said Yes
In the language of physics, we were a quantum entanglement event.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
The tricky year ahead for Labour
The spending review, an industrial strategy and housing present big challenges for the governmentFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Twenty councillors quit Labour in Starmer protest
The group have accused the party of "abandoning traditional Labour values" in recent months.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Falcons' Kyle Pitts admits why he launched Michael Penix Jr.'s first NFL touchdown ball into stands
The Falcons were fortunately able to retrieve the ballCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
Elon Musk’s calls for Tommy Robinson release anger Labour MPs
Billionaire ally of Donald Trump also accuses Keir Starmer on X of failing to prosecute child rapists in Oldham. Elon Musk has caused anger by calling for the release of Tommy Robinson and accusing ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
The coming American labour market shock
Ignore the Fed’s flip-flop and focus on labour dynamicsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Paris faces uncertain 2025 as Macron admits snap elections destabilized France
As France enters the new year, there's little hope that the political and economic uncertainty that's been plaguing Paris for months will disappear in 2025.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
Can Labour sell a softer prisons policy?
The sweeping, costly reforms needed to relieve overcrowded jails will test Labour’s resolve in persuading the publicFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Social pressure holds back sales of alcohol-free drinks, research finds
Other challenges include price and taste expectations, with Gen Zers most likely to succumbFinancial Times - Jan. 2