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Rightwing groups across US push new bans to limit ‘obscene’ books in libraries
Critics say bans would hinder rights as proponents would impose their beliefs on others who don’t share their views. Rightwing groups around the US are pushing legislation that would place new ...The Guardian - 1d -
Musk’s Doge to fire all local workers and US diplomats from USAID, sources say
Unofficial Trump adviser’s cost-cutting team to finalize shuttering the foreign aid agency on which millions depend. US politics live – latest updates Elon Musk ’s cost-cutting team is ...The Guardian - 1d -
US officials challenge Ofcom over risk to free speech caused by online safety laws
Exclusive: State department said to have raised concerns over whether new act infringes on freedom of expression. US state department officials have challenged Britain’s communications regulator ...The Guardian - 1d -
What do young people really think about us oldies? I asked a few | Adrian Chiles
Why is the moral panic only ever about younger generations? It’s time we heard what confuses or worries them about us. Every generation looks at the next generation, and the one after that, with ...The Guardian - 22h -
UK poised to host 2035 Women’s World Cup and US lands 2031 tournament
Fifa president Infantino says UK is the ‘one valid bid’ US may host in 2031 alongside other Concacaf nations The United Kingdom appears certain to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup after Gianni ...The Guardian - 1h -
247Sports has one Notre Dame player in its top-10 of 2026
247Sports Brad Crawford has named Notre Dame football running back Jeremiyah Love as one of his top-10 returning players of 2025.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Credit card expert: I used 100,000 points to take my mom and grandma on a 'once in a lifetime' trip to Iceland—here's exactly how I did it
The Points Guy's Daisy Hernandez used points she racked up on a card she opened in January 2024 to pay for a multigenerational trip.CNBC - 3d -
Bills GM Brandon Beane on Cook extension: "We're onto the draft ... I don't see us doing deals anytime soon"
Bills GM Brandon Beane on Cook extension: "We're onto the draft ... I don't see us doing deals anytime soon"Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Morning-after pill to be made free at pharmacies in England
The government hopes the move will end the "unfair postcode lottery" some women face.BBC News - 3d -
Raise political advisers’ pay to attract more experts, Labour MPs suggest
Labour Growth Group report examines ways to improve performance of central governmentFinancial Times - 3d -
Fiscal tweaks won’t solve Britain’s growth problem
The government must embark on a much more radical programme of structural reformsFinancial Times - 3d -
How Much Does America Spend?
We explore what federal government spends its money on.The New York Times - 2d -
Sentencing Council to suspend guidelines at centre of ‘two-tier’ justice row in England and Wales
UK government threatens to override independent body with fast-track legislationFinancial Times - 2d -
Sentencing guidelines ditched after 'two-tier' row
It comes after the government said it would pass an emergency law to override the guidance.BBC News - 2d -
Chinese megabanks’ interest margins fall to record low as economy slows
Increase in savers and government push to boost credit put pressure on lendersFinancial Times - 1d -
GC WEEKLY: Weather fluidity has made the start to outdoor sports difficult
As anyone who has mustered through the four seasons of Goshen, Indiana should know, there is nothing more unpredictable than the weather that comes with the spring season. This year, it’s been a ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
How Ancelotti’s obsession with balance has turned into frustration for Real Madrid
As the current season nears its conclusion, it has become increasingly clear that Carlo Ancelotti’s efforts to achieve balance within the Real Madrid squad have not gone according to plan. From the...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre says she has 4 days to live
Virginia Giuffre, a victim of Jeffrey Epstein, said she has four days to live after being hit by a bus. In a post on Instagram, Giuffre said she had suffered renal failure after being struck by a ...The Hill - 2d -
Olympic CEO has 'absolutely no doubt' that sliding events will be held in Cortina d'Ampezzo
With the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics less than a year away, organizing committee CEO Andrea Varnier said he has “absolutely no doubt” that sliding sports will be held in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Jim Cramer says Trump's behavior has overshadowed U.S. economic strength
CNBC's Jim Cramer said he believes investor sentiment has gotten too negative and could improve if President Donald Trump clarifies his tariff policies.CNBC - 2d -
Sam Kerr has 'full support' of Australia squad, vice-captain says
Sam Kerr should "definitely" remain skipper of the Australian women's football squad and has the full backing of her team-mates, the vice-captain said Tuesday after calls for the star striker to be ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
How Barcelona star has mastered the art of resting while playing – report
Barcelona’s rising star, Lamine Yamal, has been gaining attention not only for his extraordinary talent but also for his remarkable ability to manage his energy during matches. In fact, according t...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Damning charts that show Premiership rugby has abandoned defence
Do you like tries? Good, because the Gallagher Premiership has been serving them up by the bucketload this season. In fact, we are on track for more tries on average per game in a Premiership ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Has cup football got its magic back this season?
Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea were all knocked out before the quarter-final stage this season and that has opened the door to other clubs to have a chance at getting their hands ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Napoli, Man City, and Chelsea Target Has Release Clause
Vanja Milinkovic-Savic has been one of the best-performing Serie A goalies this season, and a few big clubs like Chelsea, Manchester City, and Napoli are keeping tabs on him. Torino are in a ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
'Something has clicked' - Nisbet hitting form at key time
Aberdeen's return to form has coincided with one all-important factor: Kevin Nisbet is looking like his old goalscoring self. With a European spot in their sights after securing top six, and a ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Hodge has shown both roster building, talent evaluation in previous stops
Ross Hodge has only two years of experience as a head coach at the division one level but a whole lot more than that when it comes to reconstructing rosters. Hodge certainly checks a lot of boxes ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Gulf between Everton and Liverpool has never been bigger, says Moyes
Everton boss David Moyes believes the gap between his side and Premier League leaders Liverpool has never been bigger as the Toffees prepare to travel to Anfield for Wednesday's Merseyside derby."I ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
ASK IRA: Has Heat’s Pelle Larsson made himself a rotation regular?
Q: Ira, Pelle Larsson has gotten his playing time with Andrew Wiggins and Duncan Robinson out. What happens when they return? – Anderson. A: Well, to utilize Erik Spoelstra’s parlance, I’m sure ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
A journalist has entered the top secret military chat
And there’s a Ukraine-Russia Black Sea ceasefire deal.BBC News - Mar. 25 -
Elon Musk Has a Chef for His Tesla Diner
Eric Greenspan, a developer of delivery-only restaurants, is reported to be the choice as the company faces political blowback.The New York Times - 5d -
Tariff Confusion Has Companies Rethinking Product Packaging
A lot of the packaging for American-made goods is imported. With the president proposing tariffs on a slew of trading partners, companies are considering their options.Inc. - 5d -
Larry Fink warns ‘protectionism has returned with force’
BlackRock boss tells shareholders people are more anxious about the economy than at any time in recent memoryFinancial Times - 2d -
How much has the minimum wage gone up?
Three and a half million low-paid workers saw their wages increase on 1 April.BBC News - 2d -
WHS baseball has the pieces to improve in 2025
Apr. 1—WORTHINGTON — Many of the same faces are back on the Worthington High School baseball team and they're looking to get better. The Trojans are a team full of experience, with many on the team ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
'A special player' - resurgent Elanga has Forest dreaming
Anthony Elanga had left Manchester United in his past. On Tuesday, they trailed in his wake - to Nottingham Forest's benefit.BBC News - 1d -
The generation that has never known smoke-filled pubs
The legislation was brought across the country to reduce the effect of second-hand smoke.BBC News - 1d -
What has gone wrong at Kilmarnock this season?
After a 5-1 thumping by St Mirren, BBC Sport Scotland examines why Kilmarnock have struggled this season after the highs of their 2023-24 campaign.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Vikings owner has complete confidence in the direction of the Vikings
One of the members of the Wilf family was at the NFL's annual meetings representing the Vikings and gave some good feedback on the team.Yahoo Sports - 20h
