The baby bust: how Britain’s falling birthrate is creating alarm in the economy
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How Influencers and Algorithms Are Creating Bespoke Realities for Everyone
Disinformation researcher Renée DiResta's new book lays out how people’s realities are shaped not by facts and evidence, but by black boxes, niche celebrities, and online communities. -
The New York Times - World
Who Is Rachel Reeves, the Woman Taking the Helm of the U.K.’s Economy?
As the newly named chancellor of the Exchequer, she is taking on the tough job of boosting Britain’s productivity growth and of reviving struggling public services. -
The New York Times - World
How the Labour Party Wants to Change the UK Economy
With Britain’s productivity and wages stalled for the past decade and a half, the winning party in the general election faces a tall order.United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Britain Moves Left, but How Far?
The ruling Tories are repudiated, as the Labour Party wins a huge majority but with vague plans.United Kingdom -
ABC News - Tech
Yes, some animals can have babies without a mate. Here's how
A snake in the U.K. has drawn attention to the ability of some female species to reproduce without a mate -
CBS News - Top stories
How other countries mark independence from Britain
America isn't the only country that celebrates independence from Britain.United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
How 14 years of Tory rule have changed Britain – in charts
Charts show what has happened in five key areas, from the NHS to food banks, since the Conservatives came to power in 2010. UK general election live: latest updatesLive tracker: UK general election results 2024Fourteen years, five prime ministers, ... -
ABC News - World
How Labour beat the Conservatives in Britain after 14 years, by the numbers
Great Britain’s Labour Party has defeated the Conservatives in a historic parliamentary electionUnited Kingdom -
NBC News - Top stories
How punishing Britain’s Conservatives turned into an election victory for Labour
THETFORD, England — With its historic, flint-clad houses and pleasant fields, Thetford is an unlikely scene for an electoral bloodbath. -
The Guardian - World
How Keir Starmer can learn from Anthony Albanese’s missteps as he tries to rebuild Britain | Marc Stears
The need to focus on core economic issues and build a bridge between urban progressives and working-class voters are key lessons for new UK PM. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAt 5 o’clock on Friday ... -
The Hill - Politics
Supreme Court’s weakening of public corruption safeguards sparks alarm
Ethics and legal experts warn that the Supreme Court has struck a serious blow to prosecutors’ ability to crack down on the abuse of power and public corruption. And that’s ringing alarm bells when Donald Trump, who was convicted in May by a ... -
Financial Times - Business
Britain’s opportunity
Keir Starmer’s victory brings a heavy responsibility to restore trust in UK politicsUnited Kingdom -
CBS Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football Rankings 2024: NFL sleepers, breakouts, busts by model that called Deebo Samuel's off year
SportsLine simulated the new NFL season 10,000 times and identified 2024 Fantasy football sleepers, breakouts and busts for upcoming draftsFantasy Football -
CBS Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football Rankings 2024: Busts from the NFL model that called Jaylen Waddle's off year
SportsLine simulated the new NFL season 10,000 times and identified Fantasy football busts 2024 to fade during your Fantasy football draft prepFantasy Football -
The New York Times - Top stories
Iranians’ Demand for Their Leaders: Fix the Economy
In a series of interviews, virtually every resident of Tehran listed Iran’s sickly economy as the No. 1 issue for the country’s next president.Iran -
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Lucy Letby sentenced to 15th whole life term
The former nurse, 34, attempted to murder the premature baby by dislodging her breathing tube. -
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Women Create Games Forum announces speaker lineup and date
Women in Games Italia announced the date and location of its Women Create Games Forum, as well as its list of speakers.Video Game -
CBS News - Top stories
Man creates "Macho Spouse" support group to help military husbands
One man made it his mission to connect military husbands through a group he called "Macho Spouse." It aims to provide support and resources for military husbands, who make up 14% of the country's 500,000 military spouses. -
The Hill - Politics
Students at fake university created by ICE can sue US, court rules
Students who enrolled in a fake university set up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of a sting operation can sue the U.S., an appeals court ruled last week. The ruling by a three-judge panel of the Federal Circuit Court of ... -
ABC News - World
Tall Ships Races with 50 classic vessels seek to draw attention to Baltic Sea's alarming condition
Dozens of classic sailing vessels from 13 countries that are plying the Baltic Sea have arrived in the Finnish capital at the end of the first leg of the Tall Ships Races that began in the Lithuanian port city of Klaipeda in late June -
NBC News - Politics
Liberal justices raise alarm about Supreme Court's weakening of federal agency power
Liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor appeared visibly perturbed as she complained last week about a Supreme Court ruling that curbed the powers of the Securities and Exchange Commission. -
Financial Times - World
European central bankers warn of risks to region’s economy
ECB policymakers view French elections as sign of a broader shift in a more populist, protectionist and turbulent directionEurope -
Inc. - Business
Why Investors Keep Betting Big on the U.S. Economy
Political uncertainty and a mountain of debt don't change that the American economy and markets are the best-performing in the world. -
The New York Times - Business
One Obstacle for Trump’s Promises: This Isn’t the 2016 Economy
Donald J. Trump slapped tariffs on trading partners and cut taxes in his first term. But after inflation’s return, a repeat playbook would be riskier.Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
US economy adds 206K jobs in June
The U.S. economy added 206,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.1 percent, according to Labor Department data released Friday. The latest jobs numbers are are largely in line with expectations that the economy would add ... -
Inc. - Business
June Job Numbers Hit 206,000 as Economy Rolls On
Unemployment remains low as monthly Labor Department figures indicate continued strength, though signs of slowing are creeping in at the margins. -
Financial Times - World
US economy adds more jobs than forecast but unemployment rises
Labour market shows signs of cooling as jobless rate increases to 4.1% in June and recent jobs growth is revised lower -
Financial Times - World
The UK’s new electoral map in charts
The results are in — what have we learned? -
The New York Times - Top stories
Britain’s Conservative Party Was Routed
Plus, President Biden says he’ll stay in the race.United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Can Britain be mended?
As the new government faces an economy, society and political system in despair, there is no shortage of prescriptions to put things rightUnited Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Baby, Can You Drive My Car? Not If It's a Stick Shift
Manual transmissions are increasingly rare in America, foiling teenage carjackers and frustrating valet parking lots. -
ABC News - World
Indian mother delivers baby on boat as her river island is inundated by floodwaters
A blue tarp covered a mother and her newborn daughter from the incessant rain on their boat journey -
ABC News - Top stories
Indian mother delivers baby on boat as her river island is inundated by floodwaters
A blue tarp covered a mother and her newborn daughter from the incessant rain on their boat journey -
CBS News - Top stories
Hatch recalls 1 million AC adapters because of shock hazard
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off. -
The Guardian - World
Babbling scouse youngster shows babies can have accents, say scientists
Newborns are tuned in to the ups and downs of speech, and even a cry mimics language heard while in the womb. The upward intonation, the guttural “ck” and even the cheeky comeback to win the argument: at just 19 months old, baby Orla has mastered ... -
The Hill - Politics
Hatch recall: Parents urged to 'immediately stop using' baby sound machines
Hatch sound machines that were sold at Target, Walmart, BuyBuyBaby and other nationwide retailers have been recalled due to a risk of shock. -
MarketWatch - Business
ADP says 150,000 private-sector jobs created in June, smallest gain in five months
U.S. businesses add a modest 150,000 new jobs in June, paycheck company ADP said, to mark the smallest increase in five months, possibly another sign the labor market is cooling. -
GameSpot - Tech
Nintendo Sees Potential In Generative AI, But Won't Make Games Created "By Technology Alone"
Several video game companies have begun exploring how generative AI can help with the development process of their titles, but Nintendo isn't ready to embrace the technology just yet. When asked in a shareholder Q&A if the company had any ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Oil Slips After U.S. Data Points to Cooling Economy
Oil prices were weaker on a thinner trading day due to the Fourth of July holiday and despite softer-than-expected U.S. employment and business activity data fuelling optimism for future rate cuts. -
ABC News - World
German government averts crisis with budget agreement for Europe’s largest economy
The German government has announced an agreement on its budget for 2025 and a stimulus package for Europe’s largest economy, easing a monthslong squabble that threatened to upend Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s center-left coalitionGermany