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Travellers arriving in Great Britain face import ban on EU meat and dairy
Government introduces measure to prevent spread of foot-and-mouth disease after rise in cases across Europe. Tourists from Great Britain who travel to the continent to satisfy their epicurean ...The Guardian - 20h -
F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby" turns 100
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great ...CBS News - 1d -
'Calm' England have 'great capacity' to regroup
England score six unanswered second-half tries after "calm" half-time debrief quells the possibility of a shock defeat by Ireland in Cork.BBC News - 14h -
The Age-Old Question: Do You Risk a Great Friendship For a Shot at Love?
Jacqueline Spata and Cameron Paton, former co-workers, eventually settled on an answer.The New York Times - 2d -
WATCH: Meet the dog who knows more than 1,000 words
In 2011, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson visited Chaser, a dog who lived with a retired psychology professor in South Carolina.ABC News - 2d -
Asus Vivobook 14 Copilot+ PC Review: A Budget Windows Laptop
Terrible color accuracy ruins what is an otherwise great budget Windows laptop.Wired - 22h -
Why does Trump love those ‘beautiful’ tariffs? It didn’t start with China.
“Make America Great Again” longs for an America that can never be again.MarketWatch - 19h -
Lucy Markovic, who competed in 'Australia's Next Top Model,' dies at 27
Model Lucy Markovic, who began her career on 'Australia's Next Top Model,' died after a 'brave battle' with a rare brain condition, her management team announced. She was 27.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Who stole all the cheese? The inside story of the boom in luxury food heists
Who would steal 22 tonnes of posh cheese, or £37,000 of smoked salmon? A rise in fraudulent orders for luxury foodstuffs has rattled the UK industry, leaving artisan producers with unpaid bills and ...The Guardian - 7h -
Who could OKC Thunder face in Round 1 of 2025 NBA playoffs? There are 7 possibilities
Who could Oklahoma City Thunder face in Round 1 of 2025 NBA playoffs? There are 7 possibilities.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
New York jury awards $1.68 billion to women who accused writer and director Toback of sexual abuse
Lawyers for 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse over a 35-year span say they have been awarded $1.68 billion from a New York juryABC News - 3d -
‘How much will a manic Trump cost me?’ Pension savers’ anxiety rises over market volatility
Guardian readers say they have been hit hard by the US-inspired trade war, with some having lost tens of thousands from their pots. Fraser, 63, a retiree from Essex, had been planning to leave his ...The Guardian - 6h -
Ronaldo wonder goal keeps Al Nassr in title hunt
Cristiano Ronaldo scored one of the goals of the season to inspire Al Nassr to victory against Al Riyadh and maintain his side’s Roshn Saudi League title challenge.The Portuguese superstar netted ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
SignalGate Is Making People Rethink Who’s in Their Group Chats
From a national security breach to The Group Chat series on TikTok, the messy dynamics of group communication are igniting questions around trust and the rules of social connection.Wired - 3d -
Who Wants to Run Vanity Fair? Everyone? Anyone?
Radhika Jones is stepping down as editor in chief, and the search for her replacement has begun. But as the magazine industry has contracted, many of the more decadent parts of the job are long gone.The New York Times - 2d -
Are You the Only One Who’s Broke? Or Is It ‘Money Dysmorphia’?
The ‘boom boom’ aesthetic meets the gloom and doom of market turmoil.The New York Times - 1d -
Why the Greatest Showman in Tennis Cannot Dull His Magic for Results
Carlos Alcaraz hit yet another trick shot in Monaco as he bids for greatness. It’s the only way he knows.The New York Times - 22h -
Warren Urges S.E.C. to Investigate Trading Around Trump’s Tariff Pause
The president told his social media followers it was a “GREAT TIME TO BUY” hours before announcing a reversal on tariffs that sent markets soaring.The New York Times - 1d -
DOJ fires longtime spokesman who worked on Trump investigations
Robert Mueller and Jack Smith investigated Trump for the DOJ on questions of obstruction of justice, election interference and retention of classified records.CNBC - 1d -
What to Know About Who Pays the Higher Costs of Trump’s Tariffs
President Trump’s trade policies will make imports more expensive and calculating and paying the tariffs more complicated.The New York Times - 1d -
Rick Levine, Who Gave Commercials Cinematic Flair, Dies at 94
An award-winning director, he created ads for brands like Diet Pepsi (starring Michael J. Fox) by bringing a Hollywood sensibility to the small screen.The New York Times - 22h -
US reveals status of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was erroneously deported
The Trump administration told a judge on Saturday that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man deported to El Salvador in error, is still in a prison in that country.ABC News - 12h -
Post-'Brat' summer, Charli XCX reminds Coachella who she really is
Charli XCX returns to the desert and brings Lorde, Billie Eilish and Troye Sivan with her.Los Angeles Times - 8h -
Boulter & Burrage secure GB's BJK Cup Finals place
Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage produce a superb doubles performance to help Great Britain beat the Netherlands 2-1 and reach the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.BBC News - 17h -
Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage doubles act sends Britain to BJK Cup Finals
Boulter and Burrage beat Dutch pair in decisive rubber Sonay Kartal defeats Eva Vedder in singles in The Hague With Great Britain’s presence at the Billie Jean King Cup this year hanging in the ...The Guardian - 15h -
Fan reaches into Mike Trout's glove to snatch a catch away from Angels outfielder
A fan grabbed the ball out of Mike Trout's glove after the Los Angeles Angels star reached into the right field stands Saturday night to make what appeared to be a great catch. Trout raced into ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Fan reaches into Mike Trout's glove to snatch a catch from Angels outfielder
A fan snatched the ball out of Mike Trout’s glove after the Los Angeles Angels star reached into the right field stands to make what appeared to be a great catchABC News - 8h -
Author, wife of Weezer bassist arrested after being shot by police who say she pointed a gun at them
Authorities say Jillian Lauren, author and wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot and injured by Los Angeles police and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after pointing a gun at ...ABC News - 3d -
U.S. fugitive allegedly kills Mexican officer who led "Gringo Hunters" unit
Authorities said the police unit was trying to arrest a suspect in Tijuana when the man opened fire, hitting and killing 33-year-old Abigail Esparza Reyes.CBS News - 1d -
Dealmaking genius or boy who cried wolf? Trump’s trade retreat sows doubts
Nothing is certain under this president – as seen in the inconsistent implementation of tariffs. And it has a longer-term economic cost. Minutes after Donald Trump unveiled a climbdown on tariffs ...The Guardian - 1d -
Police searching for man who allegedly sexually abused corpse on New York subway
Video captured one person robbing corpse on idling train before another person robbed and sexually assaulted it. A man sexually violated a corpse on a New York City subway train after stealing ...The Guardian - 22h -
Self-made millionaire who has 'weathered recessions': Here's what I'm doing with my money right now
In an uncertain financial moment, millionaire and money coach Bernadette Joy shares her best advice for managing your money and stress right now.CNBC - 23h -
Who is Sal Stewart? Top Reds' infield prospect hits walk-off grand slam for Chattanooga
Sal Stewart, the Reds' 21-year-old top infield prospect, hit a walk-off grand slam in the first game of a doubleheader for Double-A Chattanooga.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Fantasy Basketball Way-Too-Early Mock Draft: Victor Wembanyama checks in as the No. 1 pick
Also, there's no debate about who should be locked in as the No. 3 pick in all leaguesCBS Sports - 18h -
Homeland Security Email Tells a US Citizen to 'Immediately' Self-Deport
An email sent by the Department of Homeland Security instructs people in the US on a temporary legal status to leave the country. But who the email actually applies to—and who actually received ...Wired - 10h -
Meta adds former Trump advisor to its board
Dina Powell McCormick's husband is a Republican senator who received Trump's endorsement, and she served in Trump's first administration.CNBC - 1d -
How the Crypto Industry’s Political Spending Is Paying Off
Federal lawmakers who benefited from crypto largess in the 2024 election are speedily advancing the industry’s agenda.The New York Times - 1d -
Convicted murderer mistakenly released from jail arrested in Florida
A convicted murderer who was mistakenly released from jail in March was apprehended and arrested in Florida on Friday, officials said.NBC News - 20h -
California fugitive accused of killing police commander in Mexico
A convicted murderer who escaped custody from correction officers in California in December is now accused of killing a Mexican police commander.NBC News - 19h -
Queen Camilla says King's work 'keeps him going'
She says her husband, who has been receiving cancer treatment for over a year, wants to do "more and more".BBC News - 15h
