The life and death of Jen Bridges Chalkley: why did a 17 year old die waiting for NHS therapy

5 Years After Kobe Bryant’s Death, His Presence Endures

The impact of an N.B.A. superstar’s career carries on in the kind of way that almost makes you forget that he’s gone, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 27

Quarter of people in England had poor NHS care in past year, report says

Survey for patient watchdog finds over half of those who made complaint were not satisfied with process or outcome. A quarter of people in England experienced poor NHS care over the last year but ...

The Guardian - Jan. 27

Boy charged with murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross

The boy, 14, is accused of killing Leo Ross, who suffered knife wounds in Hall Green, on Tuesday.

BBC News - Jan. 25

11-year-old rejects big haul for rare Skenes card

Topps says the 11-year-old from the Los Angeles area who scored a one-of-a-kind baseball card featuring Paul Skenes declined a deal that included 30 years' worth of season tickets behind home plate ...

ESPN - Jan. 25

Girl, 13, denies killing 80-year-old man at park

The girl is set to go on trial alongside a 15-year-old boy in February.

BBC News - Jan. 24

Bank of Japan raises rates to highest level in 17 years

Central bank signals more increases to come if wage and price growth hit forecasts

Financial Times - Jan. 24

12-year-old shot after throwing snowball at car in Connecticut

A 12-year-old was shot Wednesday night after throwing a snowball at a car in Hartford, Connecticut, police said.

NBC News - Jan. 23

‘Be picky’: how to start therapy

Consider what kind of therapist you’d like to work with – and keep searching until you find the right fit. A lot of people feel bad . One in five American adults experienced symptoms of anxiety ...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

All 17 deaths in Eaton Fire were in a zone where evacuation orders took hours to arrive

All 17 people who died in the wind-fueled Eaton Fire in Lost Angeles were in an area where the first evacuation order wasn’t sent until more than nine hours after the fire started.

NBC News - Jan. 23

2,000-year-old statue found dumped near garbage cans

Experts say the headless statue is from the Hellenistic period (between 323 and 31 BC), according to police.

CBS News - Jan. 22

2,000-year-old statue found abandoned in garbage bag in Greece

Police in Greece say a marble statue of a woman believed to be more than 2,000 years old has been found abandoned in a garbage bag and handed to archaeologists

ABC News - Jan. 22

Pirate treasure: Rare Skenes card to 11-year-old

An 11-year-old collector in Los Angeles has scooped up a one-of-a-kind baseball card featuring National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes. The card could fetch a massive haul if the kid is ...

ESPN - Jan. 21

Supreme Court revives death row inmate's case over trial showcasing 'sex life'

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sided with an Oklahoma woman on death row who argued that extensive evidence about her “sex life” rendered her trial unfair, kicking her case back to a lower court for ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Her aunt's regime 'disappeared' people - so why did Starmer make her a minister?

Tulip Siddiq has resigned as anti-corruption minister, but questions remain for the Prime Minister.

BBC News - Jan. 21

War and life in Ukraine: a year through the lens

Photographer Nikoletta Stoyanova juxtaposes scenes of destruction with moments of celebration and love. Nikoletta is a recipient of the Ian Parry photojournalism grant which has offered financial ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

'Life in the old dog yet' - Murphy wins second Masters title

Shaun Murphy holds off a stirring fightback by world champion Kyren Wilson to clinch his second Masters title with a 10-7 victory at Alexandra Palace.

BBC News - Jan. 19

Archaeolgists Find 4,000-Year-Old Tomb That Belonged to 'Magician'

Yahoo News - Jan. 18

The perfect storm: why did LA’s wildfires explode out of control?

A combustible combination of factors laid the groundwork for disaster. Will LA learn the lessons from the fires as it moves forward?. Dr Edith de Guzman watched the flames of the Palisades fire ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

Cameron Diaz's 10-year retirement 'best years' of her life

The Holiday star says "this is maybe the beginning" as she returns to the big screen after a decade.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Former Minister Is Acquitted in 1975 Murder of 8-Year-Old Gretchen Harrington

The defense argued that David Zandstra, 84, had been coerced by investigators into confessing to the killing of Gretchen Harrington.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

What did America look like 100 years ago?

President Biden warned of the rise of an oligarchy in his farewell address, comparing influential billionaires of today to the "robber barons" of 100 years ago. American historian H.W. Brands ...

CBS News - Jan. 17

Deaths of 56 babies at NHS trust may have been preventable, BBC told

Two whistleblowers also believe the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s maternity units are unsafe.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Why did 87 miners die trapped underground in South Africa as police tried to force their surrender?

Yahoo News - Jan. 17

Remembering Bob Uecker: ‘Mr. Baseball’ dies at 90 years old

NBC News’ Sam Brock looks back on the life and legacy of Bob Uecker, beloved baseball announcer, Hall of Famer and “Major League” actor.

NBC News - Jan. 16

‘Life-or-death consequences’: families fear rollback of school vaccine requirements under RFK Jr

With vaccine sceptic as Trump pick to lead US health policy, parents and advocates anticipate devastating changes. A political battle over school-based Covid protocols in early 2021 quickly ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

The killing of Fiona Holm: why was the life and death of this much-loved mother so overlooked?

More than 170,000 people go missing in the UK each year – and Holm was one of them. She was adored by her family, who say she was let down again and again by the state, the police and the media . ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

What’s the best way to convince 20-year-olds to save for retirement?

A parent wants to persuade reluctant young adults to start investing.

MarketWatch - Jan. 15

Why do civilians often die in Nigerian military strikes that target rebels?

The Nigerian military has mistakenly killed hundreds of civilians in airstrikes targeting armed groups in the nation’s conflict-battered north over the years

ABC News - Jan. 15

Beloved 80-year-old Louisiana teacher gets surprise of a lifetime

When her beloved high school faced a teaching shortage, Frances Shaw came out of retirement. To honor her 52 years of service, she got a surprise that brought her to tears.

CBS News - Jan. 13

‘Brother for life’: man injured in New Orleans attack witnessed friend’s death

Ryan Quigley was celebrating the new year with former teammate Martin ‘Tiger’ Bech, one of the 14 victims killed. Among those who were injured but survived the deadly New Year’s Day truck attack ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Why Cities Are Getting Rid of Decades-Old Parking Rules

Hundreds of cities have cut back parking requirements for real estate projects. That’s led to more housing development, but it has also resulted in backlash from residents.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Man Charged in Stabbing Death of 14-Year-Old Boy Found in Bronx

The man, 29-year-old Waldo Mejia, was arrested early on Saturday near the location of the Friday stabbing in the Mott Haven neighborhood.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Million year-old bubbles could solve ice age mystery

Yahoo News - Jan. 9

Million year-old bubbles could solve ice age climate mystery

What is probably the world's oldest ice, dating back 1.2m years ago, has been dug out from deep within Antarctica.

BBC News - Jan. 9

'I thought I was going to die': Jailed Venezuelan activist details brutality of prison life

Hundreds were arrested in protests after Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in last year's contested presidential election.