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‘I didn’t trust the system’: lasting trauma of Windrush victim barred from UK for 10 years
Winston Jones, who for a decade was unable to return home from Jamaica, almost didn’t apply for compensation, fearing it was a trap. Winston Jones has worked hard to rebuild his life after Home ...The Guardian - 2d -
Sony hikes PlayStation 5 prices for Europe, UK and Australia citing economic turmoil
Sony says it will raise prices starting Monday for some PlayStation 5 video game consoles in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, citing global economic turmoilABC News - 2d -
'Good chance' of UK-U.S. trade deal, JD Vance says, as Trump 'really loves' Britain
"I think there's a good chance that, yes, we'll come to a great agreement that's in the best interest of both countries," Vance said.CNBC - 1d -
Why was I deported from Hong Kong? There should be no more ministerial visits until the UK gets an explanation | Wera Hobhouse
The government needs to be clear-eyed about the threats China poses – not just accept them as the cost of doing business. Last week, my husband and I flew to Hong Kong with real excitement to see ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump tariffs live updates: 'Good chance' of US-UK trade deal, Vance reportedly says
J.D. Vance reportedly said the U.S. and U.K. are currently "working very hard" on a trade deal and that there's a "good chance" the two sides will come to an agreement.ABC News - 21h -
U.S.' inability to replace rare earths supply from China poses a threat to its defense, warns CSIS
As China imposes rare earths export controls, the U.S. is unable to make up the shortfall, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.CNBC - 21h -
'The Legend of Ochi' uses puppetry to bring a fantasy creature to life. For its makers, that's where the magic is
Director Isaiah Saxon got his start making otherworldly videos for Grizzly Bear and Björk. For his debut feature, a large team created a creature the old-fashioned way.Los Angeles Times - 21h -
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 - 3d -
Mickey Rourke kicked out of 'Celebrity Big Brother' house following 'unacceptable behavior'
Actor Mickey Rourke was kicked out of the “Celebrity Big Brother UK” house Saturday following his use of “inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behaviour,” according to British ...NBC News - 2d -
‘It looks like I’ve gone 10 rounds with a boxer’: when hay fever becomes debilitating – and potentially deadly
Often dismissed as summertime sniffles, the condition that affects a quarter of UK adults can lead to serious and life-limiting health problems. Read more: Pollen peril: how heat, thunder and smog ...The Guardian - 2d -
The love that dare not speak its name: why I’m coming out as a gay man who loves Taylor Swift | Joe Stone
She is tragically mainstream, allergic to ‘serving’ on the red carpet and certainly hasn’t thrived against the odds. It’s the antithesis of gay culture – so why do I love her?. As a self-evidently ...The Guardian - 1d -
Singapore sees zero growth as a possibility this year as it cuts GDP outlook on tariff worries
This comes as the MAS had previously eased its policy stance back in its January meeting, the first time since 2020.CNBC - 2d -
OpenAI Wants to Partner With Startups on AI—Here’s How to Apply
The company announced a new initiative called the OpenAI Pioneers Program. These are its goals.Inc. - 5d -
How 72 Hours of Turmoil Suddenly Rocked College Football in April
Everything quickly unraveled for Tennessee and its former quarterback, Nico Iamaleava.The New York Times - 2d -
Teachers in England move a step closer to striking
Union members will vote on whether or not to strike if the government stands by its pay offer.BBC News - 1d -
Donald Trump threatens to remove Harvard’s tax exempt status
Warning comes as the university rejects the administration’s demands to overhaul its governanceFinancial Times - 21h -
Elon Musk beefs with a 'moron' and 'The White Lotus' spawns a feud: The news quiz
China looks to its past in its trade war with the United States, LeBron James picks up another accolade, and the lottery just got more expensive.NBC News - 4d -
Best in the field: BYU wins 10th landscaping national championship
Brigham Young University's landscaping team in March won its 10th National Collegiate Landscape Competition championship and its sixth in seven years.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Baldur's Gate 3's Final Patch Notes Add Cross-Play, Photo Mode, And 12 New Subclasses
Over a year after its August 2023 launch date, Baldur's Gate 3 is still being updated, and its latest (and last major) patch is one of its biggest--and arguably best--updates yet. Patch 8 is ...GameSpot - 23h -
“The Pitt” Has Found a Loyal Fanbase
The series, which wrapped up its first season, has built up a rabid following, with social media memes and fan crushes on its star, Noah Wyle.The New York Times - 4d -
Landry Shamet’s 29-point explosion caps strong finish to Knicks season
Tom Thibodeau wanted his team to play its best basketball at the end of the season. One of his players is peaking right on time for a Knicks team on its way to the first round of the playoffs. ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
FTC v. Meta Trial: The Future of Instagram and WhatsApp Is at Stake
The blockbuster antitrust case begins Monday. Its outcome could impact how Big Tech companies grow—but the government has a long way to go to prove its case.Wired - 2d -
Robin Villeneuve rakes, Texas Tech baseball wins series from Baylor: What we learned
Robin Villeneuve homered in a 4-for-4 game, Jack Cebert continued dealing as Texas Tech baseball won only its second Big 12 series in its past eightYahoo Sports - 2d -
Weedkiller maker moves to settle suit over Parkinson’s disease claims
Syngenta has been besieged by lawsuits from people claiming its product caused the neurological condition. Besieged by thousands of lawsuits alleging that its paraquat weedkiller causes ...The Guardian - 21h -
Trump’s Trade War Is Strengthening China’s Soft Power
President Trump’s tariffs are boosting China’s global image even as they threaten to decimate its economy.Wired - 5d -
FDA reverses course on telework after layoffs and resignations threaten basic operations
The Food and Drug Administration is reversing course on its requirement for all staffers to report to the officeABC News - 5d -
UnitedHealth is making struggling doctors repay loans issued after last year's cyberattack
UnitedHealth is aggressively recouping the loans the company offered doctors following the 2024 cyberattack at its Change Healthcare unit.CNBC - 4d -
How Lauren Sanchez Helped Design Blue Origin’s Flight Suits
Lauren Sánchez teamed up with Monse to redesign the Blue Origin flight suits with its all-female launch in mind.The New York Times - 3d -
Tennessee moving on from Nico Iamaleava strikes a blow against never-ending NIL negotiations
Iamaleava's original deal with the Vols made him the face of NIL, now his departure from the program shows its downfallsCBS Sports - 3d -
Trump’s China trade war a ‘boon’ for Brazil but sends US farmers reeling
Latin America’s largest economy is poised to extend its lead as China’s top food supplierFinancial Times - 3d -
How Hizbollah moved into the rubble business in Beirut
Government deal linked to Shia militant movement shows its continued influence after devastating war with IsraelFinancial Times - 3d -
2025 Food City 500 betting, odds, predictions: Three free NASCAR longshot picks for Bristol Motor Speedway
SportsLine's model has simulated the 2025 Bristol NASCAR race 10,000 times and released its auto racing best betsCBS Sports - 2d -
LSU softball falls to Texas A&M, suffers first sweep of the year
LSU softball took its first sweep of the year as the Tigers fell on the road to No. 3 Texas A&MYahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump, top aides fuel tariff confusion by questioning reciprocal exemptions
Financial markets have been whipsawed as the Trump administration alters its tariff plans.CNBC - 2d -
Race to keep furnaces burning at British Steel plant
The government is working to obtain coal to power the company's furnaces after passing an emergency law to take control of its site.BBC News - 2d -
Trump tariff plans bring wide concern about financial impact — CBS News poll
President Trump's approvals on economy and inflation dip, as Wall Street has one of its most volatile weeks in recent years.CBS News - 2d -
How India’s middle-class debt crisis is threatening growth
A rise in unsecured credit among a consumer group that symbolises the country’s investment potential is hurting its economic ambitionsFinancial Times - 2d -
U.S. businesses sue to block Trump tariffs, say trade deficits are not an emergency
The Trump administration's argument is undercut by its imposing tariffs on countries the U.S. does not have a trade deficit with, the plaintiffs say.CNBC - 1d -
Sandstorm Turns Iraq’s Skies Orange and Sends Thousands to Hospitals
Climate experts say such storms are becoming more frequent and severe in the country. This was its worst of the year so far.The New York Times - 1d -
2025 Corales Puntacana Championship picks, odds, field: Surprising predictions by model that's hit 14 majors
SportsLine's model simulated the 2025 Corales Puntacana Championship 10,000 times and revealed its surprising PGA Tour golf picksCBS Sports - 23h
