Tackles and textbooks: inside the UK’s NFL dream factory
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Tributes paid to Alex Salmond’s ‘colossal contribution’ to Scottish and UK politics
First minister John Swinney says predecessor, who died on Saturday, ‘had a huge impact on our public life’. John Swinney has paid tribute to Alex Salmond’s “colossal contribution” to Scottish and ...57 minutes ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Tackles and textbooks: inside the UK’s NFL dream factory
The NFL Academy is a major initiative that aims to provide full-time high-school education for 16-19-year-olds alongside elite training in American football. We know what’s coming, we’ve seen it ...5 hours ago - NFL -
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How will the UK government pay for much-needed infrastructure upgrades?
High energy bills and a troubled water sector trigger debate about which private finance schemes provide value for taxpayers8 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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RM Williams targets UK country set with retail push
Australian apparel and bootmaker will open stores in Cambridge and Buckinghamshire8 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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NFL stadium tackles climate change in a new way
Levi's Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers, is growing an organic farm on the rooftop, harvesting all kinds of produce for concert-goers and football fans alike. The "Faithful Farm" is a ...10 hours ago - Climate -
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Israeli soldiers give inside look into recent offenses along Lebanese border
Israeli Defense Forces have had boots on the ground in Lebanon for the past two weeks, trying to secure its northern border against Iran-backed Hezbollah attacks. Soldiers took Elizabeth Palmer ...11 hours ago - Israel -
Sports - The New York Times
Inside Vanderbilt’s Chaotic Celebration After Upsetting Alabama
As a goalpost sunk into the Cumberland River, any student would be forgiven for thinking it might float with the magic in the air that night, a columnist for The Athletic writes.12 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Microsoft UK chief to head government’s industrial strategy council
Clare Barclay will lead new statutory body tasked with helping Britain win investment away from rival nations13 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Inside Israel's combat zone in southern Lebanon
The BBC's Lucy Williamson travels with the Israeli military to a village destroyed during its fighting with Hezbollah.18 hours ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
How schools are tackling misinformation as false claims about hurricanes, election run wild
Schools face challenges teaching children how to identify and handle misinformation without getting political, especially in recent days as false claims swirl surrounding the recent hurricanes and ...18 hours ago -
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'Comet of the century' might be visible in UK skies - here's how to spot it
Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) could be spotted with the naked eye in the UK on Saturday night.18 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - CNBC
Boeing to cut 17,000 jobs as losses deepen during factory strike
Boeing said it will lay off about 10% of its workforce as its losses deepen from an ongoing factory strike.21 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Look inside an abandoned high school turned $3.3 million apartment complex—and 4 more multimillion-dollar dream homes
These ambitious homeowners thought outside the box when searching for their dream homes.22 hours ago -
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Her little sister needed a kidney. The donation let them both live their dreams
As children, Amaris and Dominique Elston were inseparable. When Dominique needed a kidney, Amaris immediately wanted to donate.22 hours ago -
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P&O owner to attend summit despite row over minister's comments
It had been feared they might pull out after Transport Secretary Louise Haigh criticised the ferry firm and urged consumers to boycott the company.22 hours ago -
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‘Not how I imagined winning would be’: Labour insiders on Starmer's uneven start
Insiders hail new workers' rights, planning laws and "stability" at the top - but Starmer has been dogged by controversy too.23 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Woman who did not get leaving card loses UK employment claim
Karen Conaghan brought 40 complaints to tribunal including for sexual harassment and victimisation. A woman who sued her former employer over not being given a leaving card lost her case when it ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
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Test dream helped Carse through gambling ban
Pace bowler Brydon Carse says the idea of playing Test cricket for England helped him through a three-month ban for historic gambling offences.Yesterday -
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Al Pacino on the inside story of The Godfather: ‘I was told, you’re not cutting it’
When he bagged the lead role, he couldn’t believe his luck. But after just a week of filming he was on the brink of being fired. In an exclusive extract from his new book, the actor recalls the ...Yesterday -
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From mortgage fraud to magic mushrooms: Inside the mysterious world of Shaman Shu
Robert Shumake featured in scandals that brought down ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and Ebony magazine. Now he’s charged in a scheme involving a magic-mushroom stock.Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
Inside Detroit’s Newlab, a Hub for Mobility Startups in Henry Ford’s Hometown
Entrepreneurs once flocked to Motor City to build cars. Now, they’re building its mobility future.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
‘Dumplings in Chinatown!’ Chicago Bears bask in UK life before Jags clash
The NFL visitors are making the most of their travels before facing the Jacksonville Jaguars in Tottenham on Sunday. By Gavin Willacy for No Helmets Required . Back in London for the first ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
‘We all hope it’s teething troubles – but worry it’s something worse’: the inside story of Labour’s first 100 days in power
Keir Starmer and other senior Downing Street figures on the new government’s bumpy start, from riots to rebellions. At this year’s Labour party conference, health secretary Wes Streeting opened his ...Yesterday -
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DP World shelves £1bn UK investment pledge ahead of summit
Ministerial blame game erupts after transport secretary dubbed ferry company a ‘cowboy operator’Yesterday - United Kingdom -
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UK food safety watchdog to probe lead levels near abandoned mines
Risk assessment by Food Standards Agency comes after FT investigation into impact of toxic metalYesterday - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Badass. British icon. Colonialist? Inside the battle for Lara Croft’s soul
The adventures of a tomb raider who changed her waysYesterday -
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Foreign Office ‘asked for UK visit by Taiwan ex-president to be deferred’ to not anger China
Exclusive: Request to postpone Tsai Ing-wen’s trip came before ‘goodwill visit’ to China by David Lammy next week. The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) asked for a visit by the former Taiwanese president ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
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Inside Donald Trump’s Shadow Presidency
In the years since he left the White House, former President Donald J. Trump has remained a force in international politics, meeting with a number of foreign leaders and operating out of his ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Warning of rise in creepy crawlies found lurking inside parcels
Three venomous scorpions have been found in parcels in the UK in the last month, expert Chris Newman says.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
AFLW stars stand tall against body shaming but government must tackle online haters
With a defiant gesture to social media trolls, Essendon’s Madison Prespakis has shone a spotlight on the government’s lack of progress in curbing online abuse. The body shaming of one of ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Comet last seen in Neanderthal times could be sighted from UK this weekend
Known as the ‘comet of the century’, Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (Comet A3) was last visible from Earth 80,000 years ago. A comet that was last visible when Neanderthals walked the Earth could be spotted ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
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Talks over £1bn UK port expansion ongoing after row
Reports have suggested the plan was at risk after Transport Secretary Louise Haigh's comments.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Business - CNBC
Prosecutors seek years in prison for Trump Media insider trading Shvartsman brothers
Three men convicted of insider trading related to a company's planned merger with Trump Media are awaiting sentences in New York federal court.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Jets strip Hackett of play-calling, Seahawks are not a threat & is Deshaun Watson broken beyond repair? | Inside Coverage
Jason Fitz, Charles Robinson & Frank Schwab react to the San Francisco 49ers 36-24 win against the Seattle Seahawks and go into Week 5 of the "QB Room" for updates on the Jets, Falcons, Browns, and ...Yesterday - NFL -
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The unpleasant fiscal arithmetic holding back UK growth
The scale of public investment required sits uneasily with the current fiscal rules but there is an escape routeYesterday - United Kingdom -
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UK police say 40 women have made sex crimes claims against late Harrods owner
Police: 40 sex crime claims against late Harrods ownerYesterday - United Kingdom