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UK may have to leave human rights treaty, says Badenoch
The Conservative leader says international agreements must not stop the UK acting in its national interest.BBC News - 1d -
UK firms must ‘get on with’ investing abroad, says City of London mayor
Alastair King says companies need to take more risks doing business overseasFinancial Times - 1d -
American loses UK appeal to become legally non-binary
Lord Justice Singh says the issue is "better suited to resolution in Parliament than the courts".BBC News - 1d -
Surge in UK university students using AI to complete work
Rapid spread of technology raises questions about how to assess undergraduate workFinancial Times - 1d -
UK ‘falling short’ in fight against rise of superbugs resistant to antibiotics
Antimicrobial resistance contributing to estimated 35,000 deaths a year in UK, and government ‘a long way’ from containing the problem, says NAO. Superbugs are on the rise in the UK and the ...The Guardian - 23h -
UK battery start-up backed by Britishvolt investors aims for £1bn gigafactory
Volklec has deal with Far East Battery to use its engineers, expertise and raw material suppliesFinancial Times - 15h -
UK seeks to ban companies named in Grenfell report from government contracts
Public inquiry into deadly fire triggers proposals to reform way construction materials are tested and regulatedFinancial Times - 15h -
UK watchdog probes private asset managers over conflicts of interest
Financial Conduct Authority says some investors may be losing out as industry rapidly expandsFinancial Times - 10h -
Stonehenge-like circle unearthed in Denmark may have links to UK
Archaeologists suggest ‘woodhenge’ was built between 2600 and 1600BC on similar axis to English stone circle. An “extraordinary” timber circle believed to be thousands of years old and connected to ...The Guardian - 11h -
US intelligence head 'not told' about UK's secret Apple data demand
Tulsi Gabbard said she was seeking further information from the FBI and other US agencies.BBC News - 7h -
US intelligence chief criticises UK demand for Apple data ‘back door’
Tulsi Gabbard said move would make Americans more vulnerable to ‘cyber exploitation’Financial Times - 9h -
Gap between prices of UK flats and houses ‘widest in 30 years’
Cladding concerns and rising service charges hit demand for apartmentsFinancial Times - 4h -
What it's like living next door to Albert Square
Explosions and super fans - Borehamwood residents on 40 years of living next door to EastEnders.BBC News - Feb. 19 -
EastEnders pub landlady on 'exciting' live episode
Harriet Thorpe who plays Queen Vic landlady Elaine on preparing for the upcoming live episode.BBC News - 6d -
EastEnders gets ratings bump for 'flawless' live episode
The show, which saw viewers vote for two storylines for the first time, received praise from critics.BBC News - 5d -
10 ‘Saturday Night Live’ Catchphrases That Readers Love
Hundreds of you told us about your favorite “Saturday Night Live” catchphrases. Here are the 10 that came up the most.The New York Times - 5d -
Leicester v Brentford: Premier League – live
Ruud van Nistelrooy’s struggling Leicester endured more misery at home to a ruthless Brentford side. Some of those Argo quotes might be applicable to Ruud and Leicester, come to think of it. . ...The Guardian - 5d -
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Aston Villa v Chelsea: Premier League – live
Marcus Rashford was the provider as Marco Asensio’s first two goals for Aston Villa helped them come from behind to take all three points . 1 min: Villa get the ball rolling, their players ...The Guardian - 4d -
Live updates: Trump delivers remarks at CPAC
President Trump on Saturday is about to deliver the closing speech of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Md., an appearance that comes just over a month into ...The Hill - 4d -
Sheffield United v Leeds United: Championship – live
Championship updates from the 8pm GMT kick-off Live scores | And read the latest edition of Football Daily 9 min: Off the line by Gruev! Meslier is looking vulnerable on set-pieces. He ...The Guardian - 2d -
Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men?
By understanding the reasons, scientists hope to help both sexes age better.The New York Times - 1d -
Palestinians struggle to restart their lives in the ruins of Gaza
Palestinians who returned to their homes in northern Gaza after the ceasefire began on Jan. 19 are still struggling to find shelter, food, water and other necessitiesABC News - 1d -
Watch live: House hearing on DOJ 'weaponization'
The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight is holding a hearing Tuesday afternoon examining the Department of Justice (DOJ) under former President Biden and the previous administration's ...The Hill - 1d -
Netflix Plans to Spend $1 Billion Making Content in Mexico Over the Next 4 Years
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos says the money will go toward projects like Alfonso Cuarón’s film Roma, which was made in Mexico and went on to international acclaim.Wired - 6d -
Cava’s sales forecast misses estimates, but fast-casual chain says diners are spending more
Shares of Cava Group Inc. fell after hours on Tuesday after the Mediterranean fast-casual chain forecast full-year same-store sales that were below analysts’ expectations, following what some ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Amazon bets savings from automation can help fuel AI spending boom
US tech giant expected to spend as much as $25bn on warehouse automation in broader efficiency driveFinancial Times - 23h -
2025 NFL free agency: Biggest needs for every AFC team this offseason; how will Patriots, Raiders spend money?
Breaking down the biggest needs in the AFCCBS Sports - 13h -
Eli Lilly to spend up to $27 billion in new domestic plants amid Trump tariff threat
Drugmaker Eli Lilly plans to invest up to $27 billion to build four new pharmaceutical manufacturing sites in the U.S., the company announced Wednesday, a move that comes as President Trump is ...The Hill - 12h -
Eli Lilly to spend $27 billion to expand U.S. manufacturing with four new sites
Eli Lilly & Co.’s stock rose 1.6% Wednesday, after the drug company announced plans to expand its U.S. manufacturing sites by adding four more locations this year, along with 13,000 high-wage jobs.MarketWatch - 11h -
U.S. will spend up to $1 billion to combat bird flu, USDA secretary says
The U.S. will invest up to $1 billion to combat the spread of bird flu, including increasing imports of eggs, agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins said.NBC News - 12h -
South Africa abruptly cancels budget speech as governing parties dispute the details
South Africa’s budget announcement by the finance minister has been abruptly canceled and rescheduled for next month over a dispute among parties in the governing coalitionABC News - Feb. 19 -
Senate adopts fallback budget in case Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ falters
Now the onus is on House Republicans to build enough support to advance their own party-line plan, or face pressure to back the Senate’s slimmer vision.Politico - 6d -
Senate adopts budget resolution after marathon overnight vote-a-rama
The Senate on Friday adopted a budget resolution intended to serve as a blueprint to deliver the first part of President Trump’s agenda. Senators voted 52-48 along party lines on the resolution ...The Hill - 5d -
Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections
Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage over Democratic objections after a nearly all-night voteABC News - 5d -
PBS and NPR on edge over FCC letter and Trump budget scrutiny
PBS President Paula Kerger has felt the heat from politicians over government funding before. But this time the FCC is focusing on the nonprofit's sponsorships.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Details on Senate-passed GOP budget plan after "vote-a-rama"
Senate Republicans have passed a budget resolution after pulling an all-nighter through a process known as "vote-a-rama." The passage comes despite President Trump's earlier backing of a competing ...CBS News - 5d -
Senate G.O.P. Passes Budget Resolution, and Punts on Tough Questions
Approval of the Republican budget plan left major questions about tax cuts and spending reduction for another day.The New York Times - 5d -
US Senate passes budget resolution to fund Trump’s deportation plan
Bill approving $175bn for border security and extra $150bn for Pentagon faces tough challenge in House. US politics live – latest updates The US Senate has passed a budget resolution that ...The Guardian - 5d -
Jeffries urges full Dem attendance for GOP budget vote: ‘Pivotal’
House Democrats are united against the Republicans’ budget plan. But heading into this week’s vote on the resolution, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) wants to ensure all of his troops are ...The Hill - 2d
