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The one change that worked: I set my phone to ‘do not disturb’ three years ago – and have never looked back
WhatsApp notifications in the middle of the night were the final straw. I switched those off – and every other alert – and it helped my wellbeing, sleep and parenting. My phone vibrates itself ...The Guardian - 2d -
2025 NBA All-Star Game format explained: How new four-team tournament competition works
The NBA is making major changes to the All-Star Game in 2025CBS Sports - 2d -
RTO or remote, where you work doesn't change how happy you are in your job—but this does
In-person, remote and hybrid workers all report similar levels of intent to quit, burnout, effort and satisfaction, according to new McKinsey research.CNBC - 7h -
Elon Musk keeps bringing his kids to work – and the reasons aren’t cute at all | Arwa Mahdawi
Is this fun fathering or a cynical and exploitative PR strategy from the tech billionaire? I suspect the latter .... Welcome to the White House, where every day seems to be ...The Guardian - 9h -
Out-analyzing analysts: OpenAI’s Deep Research pairs reasoning LLMs with agentic RAG to automate work — and replace jobs
OpenAI’s Deep Research pairs advanced reasoning LLMs with agentic RAG, delivering automated reports that rival human analysts — at a fraction of the cost. This breakthrough AI tool could redefine ...VentureBeat - 5h -
USDA accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is now trying to rehire them
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday acknowledged it accidentally fired "several" employees to combat the bird flu and is working to rehire them.NBC News - 1h -
Would 1-on-1 tournament fix NBA All-Star Game? Unrivaled showed it can work... under certain conditions
The NBA is reportedly considering adding a 1-on-1 event, but the league would need to make sure stars buy inCBS Sports - 2h -
UK to demolish shell of Grenfell Tower almost eight years after fire that killed 72
The U.K. government has announced plans to dismantle the remains of London’s Grenfell TowerABC News - Feb. 7 -
The Papers: 'Trump wants UK tax cuts for tech giants' and 'hands off our ISAs'
A warning that axing ISAs could "trigger a mortgage crisis" is one of the stories on Saturday's fronts.BBC News - Feb. 8 -
Cheaper e-bikes set for UK - but China tariff axe is 'kick in teeth for British firms'
British makers of e-bikes are worried after the government scraps tariffs on Chinese e-bikes .BBC News - Feb. 8 -
Air pollution causing 1,100 cases a year of main form of lung cancer in UK
Exclusive: Health experts and cancer charities say findings should serve as wake-up call to ministers. More than 1,100 people a year in the UK are developing the most prevalent form of lung cancer ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Changes to law would give police ‘licence to kill’, UK rights groups warn
Review into accountability soon to report as police seek greater protection from prosecution over use of force. Police want changes to the law giving them “a licence to kill”, leading rights groups ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
I saw illegality and complicity with war crimes. That’s why I quit the UK Foreign Office | Mark Smith
Ministers and senior officials protected arms deals facilitating death and horror in Gaza and Yemen. I urge my former colleagues to resist them. Britain’s system for controlling arms exports is ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
AI race must be led by ‘western, liberal, democratic’ countries, says UK minister
Technology secretary delivers veiled warning over China’s role ahead of Paris summit. The artificial intelligence race must be led by “western, liberal, democratic” countries, said the UK ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Lights, camera, and a new low: there are better ways to deal with UK migration than Deportation TV | Enver Solomon
Labour’s bold new idea is video of people being rounded up and ejected from the country. A less dehumanising approach would actually be more effective. The images are striking, deliberately so. ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
UK inflation threat receding, says BoE rate-setter who voted for big cut
MPC’s Catherine Mann says ‘demand conditions’ in economy are ‘quite a bit weaker’Financial Times - Feb. 11 -
UK and US fail to sign declaration on making AI ‘safe for all’ at Paris summit – Europe live
Countries have not immediately explained their reasons for not signing declaration. JD Vance continues, talking about “revolutionary applications” of AI and the need to deregulate to allow for ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
No 10 says it did not sign AI declaration as it did not reflect UK policy on ‘opportunity and security’ – politics live
UK failed to sign agreement at end of Paris summit, along with the US. There will be two urgent questions after 12.30pm: on the Clonoe inquest , which found that the SAS acted unlawfully when they ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
‘Wild west’ UK holiday park industry facing legal action over mis-sold caravans
Group claims compensation after allegedly losing thousands from over-inflated caravan prices and pitch fees. Campaigners have called on the UK government to take action on the “wild west” holiday ...The Guardian - 6d -
DJ, dog walker and homeopath among roles on UK skilled worker visa list
Many ‘middle-skilled’ jobs on eligible list may not be what people would consider critical roles, says Oxford academic. Canine beauticians, DJs and pilates instructors are among the categories of ...The Guardian - 6d -
Starmer ‘not telling truth’ over Gaza family asylum decision, claims Badenoch, after PMQs clash – UK politics live
Opposition leader says PM was wrong when he said that the decision was taken under the last government. After PMQs there will be an urgent question in the Commons, tabled by the Lib Dem MP ...The Guardian - 6d -
UK needs air travel reform if it wants third Heathrow runway, says airport boss
Thomas Woldbye is confident the government is committed to making controversial project happenFinancial Times - 6d -
UK spending shake-up would allow councils to favour local small businesses
Plan to change public procurement rules to boost local growth and job creationFinancial Times - 5d -
Dining across the divide: ‘She objected to people coming to the UK who haven’t been invited’
They disagreed on immigration and the climate crisis – would they be more aligned on sentencing and the death penalty?. Benjamin, 39, Watford . Occupation Council worker Continue reading...The Guardian - 5d -
Snow, ice and freezing rain to hit parts of UK as yellow weather warning issued
Snow, ice and freezing rain are forecast for parts of the UK this weekendBBC News - 4d -
UK-based lawyers for Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai targeted by Chinese state
Exclusive: Barristers at Doughty Street Chambers say they have been subject to surveillance, hacking and rape threats. UK-based lawyers have spoken out about being targeted by the Chinese state and ...The Guardian - 3d -
UK risks ‘going bust’ chasing net zero, says GB News backer Sir Paul Marshall
Hedge fund boss speaks ahead of right-leaning Arc conference in London next weekFinancial Times - 3d -
UK army too 'run down' to lead Ukraine peace mission - ex-chief
Lord Dannatt says up to 40,000 UK troops would be needed for such a mission and "we just haven't got that number available".BBC News - 3d -
JD Vance decried as extremist over attack on UK abortion clinic safe zones
US vice-president’s comments, part of a wide-ranging tirade against Europe, called inaccurate and misogynistic . JD Vance has been labelled an “extremist” after he launched a broadside against the ...The Guardian - 3d -
UK rushes forward plans for £2.5bn steel investment after Trump announces tariffs
US president’s announcement prompts government to publish green paper weeks ahead of schedule. The government has rushed forward plans for a £2.5bn investment in the UK steel industry after ...The Guardian - 3d -
'We quit our jobs and left the UK to go travelling with the kids - and we're better off'
The Hutchinsons say they never had quality time together in the UK because the parents had to work so many hours to pay the billsBBC News - 2d -
Brother of British national held in Nigeria says UK has ‘turned its back’
Kingsley Kanu, brother of Indigenous People of Biafra leader Nnamdi Kanu, calls on PM to defend British citizens. The brother of a British national being held in Nigeria after falling victim to ...The Guardian - 2d -
UK looks at tariffs on US products if steel and aluminium get caught in trade war
Business secretary says Britain would revive import taxes from Trump’s first termFinancial Times - 2d -
UK's Starmer tells hunger-striking mum he will press Egypt to release her son
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told a mother who has been on hunger strike for 140 days that he will press the Egyptian government to release her sonABC News - 2d -
BAT boss in line for up to £18mn pay deal as UK looks to close gap with US
Tadeu Marroco will receive maximum if cigarette maker hits certain targets and share price rises 50%Financial Times - 2d -
UK must act more promptly over latest Iran detentions, says Richard Ratcliffe
Husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe expresses concern for Craig and Lindsay Foreman who were held in January. The husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has called on ministers to act “more ...The Guardian - 2d -
Weekend voting among changes needed to overhaul UK elections system, officials say
Fewer polling stations and earlier deadline for postal vote applications also recommended to modernise elections. The UK’s elections system needs a fundamental overhaul including weekend voting and ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump’s return means UK must swiftly find a way to increase defence spending | Peter Walker
Under Biden, the move could wait until the UK worked out how to meet its 2.5% GDP commitment. Not now. It has been one of the few political constants in a turbulent period for British politics: an ...The Guardian - 2d -
Couple held in Iran need 'prompt' UK action, says Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's husband
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's husband urges the government to work "more promptly" than it did on her case.BBC News - 2d -
Quarter of UK employers plan to cut jobs before tax rises bite, report finds
Increase in national insurance contributions and higher minimum wage are increasing employment costsFinancial Times - 2d