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Ambulance handover delays in England may harm 1,000 patients a day
Exclusive: 414,137 people believed to have experienced some level of harm in last year, Guardian analysis finds. More than 1,000 patients a day in England are suffering “potential harm” because of ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
How Oakland's Creative Growth enabled generations of artists
In 1974, psychologist Elias Katz and his wife Florence, an artist, started Creative Growth Art Center, a space where artists with disabilities could make art, some of which has been acquired and ...CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Garrett: Browns' '24 more disappointing than 0-16
Browns star Myles Garrett called the team's 3-14 finish this season "more disappointing" than Cleveland's winless year in 2017.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
Burning waste is not the way to move the UK towards a circular economy | Letters
A recycling target of 65% by 2035 won’t stop our reliance on incineration. The key lies in eco-design. Half of England’s waste is now being burned, at astronomical expense to local councils (“ ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
ECB has been too slow to cut rates, Eurozone economists warn
Almost half of analysts polled by the FT accuse rate-setters of being ‘behind the curve’Financial Times - Jan. 5 -
Perimeter security broken at dozens of prisons in England and Wales, warn governors
High-profile escapes highlight under-investment at facilities that date back to the Victorian eraFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
UK weather: power cuts, traffic chaos and cancelled flights due to heavy snow
Closed roads, multi-vehicle collisions and train problems reported as Met Office warnings remain in place. Live UK weather updates Homes were left without power, roads were closed, cars ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
4 Ways to Drive Organic Business Growth
As companies find funding harder to come by, more are turning toward organic growth strategies. Here’s what they look like.Inc. - Jan. 4 -
Hospital flu cases rising at 'very concerning' rate, NHS England warns
The number of people with flu in hospital has quadrupled in the last month, the latest data shows.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Seahawks' Williams: Pro Bowl snub 'disappointing'
Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams made no attempt to hide how upset he was at being snubbed for this year's Pro Bowl.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
Trump accused of attacking UK energy policies on behalf of fossil fuel industry
Campaigners say US president-elect’s call to ‘get rid of windmills’ is based on North Sea interests of oil and gas firms. Climate campaigners have accused Donald Trump of attacking Britain’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
‘Dinosaur highway’ tracks dating back to Middle Jurassic period discovered in England
The U.K.'s biggest ever dinosaur trackway site has been discovered in a quarry in southern England. About 200 huge footprints, which were made 166 million years ago, crisscross the limestone floor.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
'Dinosaur highway' tracks dating back 166 million years are discovered in England
A worker digging up clay in a southern England limestone quarry noticed unusual bumps that led to the discovery of a “dinosaur highway.”NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Flu season ‘one of the worst’ on record as cases jump in England
NHS data shows number of people in hospital with the illness has quadrupled over past monthFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Barça's De Jong: Lack of trophies disappointing
Frenkie de Jong says he is disappointed at how few trophies he has won with Barcelona and that he will only stay at the club if he feels he can still contribute on the pitch.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
UK mortgage approvals fall in November
Unexpected decline interrupts recovery in housing market activityFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Can the creative industries add stardust to UK’s stalling economy?
Ministers look to booming sector as wider growth loses momentumFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Chinese stock market slump deepens with bond yields hitting record lows as PBOC reportedly signals rate cuts
Economic data on tap appeared thin on Friday, while investors in Asia continue to assess China's monetary easing policy, political chaos in South Korea.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
The Case for Hope for Palestinians
Israeli accountability, a powerful protest movement and an emerging generation of leaders could bring a better future for Palestinians.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Why the U.S. economy is still strong despite the Fed’s 2022-’23 rate hikes
Something surprising happened on the way toward the highest U.S. interest rates in more than a dozen years: Neither consumers nor businesses buckled under the weight of higher borrowing costs from ...MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
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UK heading for tax rises despite return to growth, economists say
The FT’s annual poll forecasts better performance than France and GermanyFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
China’s central bank plans policy overhaul as pressure mounts on economy
People’s Bank of China will start to behave more like US Fed in using one main interest rate to steer demand for creditFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Slovakia threatens to cut benefit for Ukrainians
A dispute between Slovakia and Ukraine over Russian natural gas transit has been escalating.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
New Year's attacks fuel fears of extremism in military
The primary suspects in two deadly attacks on New Year’s Day shared a history of service in the U.S. military, underscoring persistent fears over extremism within the armed services that officials ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Palestinian Authority Bans Al Jazeera in West Bank
The ban comes as the PA battles militants from Hamas and its allies for control over parts of the West Bank, a fight that could shape the struggle for leadership of the Palestinian cause.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
England boss Tuchel to watch Spurs v Newcastle
Thomas Tuchel is set to watch Tottenham's Premier League match at home against Newcastle on Saturday - the German's first game since starting his role as England head coach.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Thomas Tuchel to kick off England role by watching Tottenham host Newcastle
German’s contract officially started on New Year’s Day Head coach to visit St George’s Park and meet Lee Carsley Thomas Tuchel will attend his first match as England’s head coach on Saturday ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Mikaela Shiffrin aiming to be back 'in the next week or so' following November crash
Mikaela Shiffrin is back in the gym and says she's aiming to be on snow “in the next week or so.”ABC News - Jan. 2 -
Carville on Harris loss: ‘It is and it always will be the economy, stupid’
Democratic strategist James Carville, who coined the phrase “It’s the economy, stupid,” admitted his predictions for the 2024 race were wrong and that Democrats lost because of the economy. ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
'Dinosaur highway' tracks dating back 166 million years are discovered in England
Researchers in England have unearthed nearly 200 dinosaur tracks that date back 166 million yearsABC News - Jan. 2 -
Jobless claims drop to 8-month low to end 2024. Low U.S. unemployment fuels economy.
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits after Christmas fell to an eight-month low, capping off a year of remarkably low layoffs in a surprising resilient U.S. economy.MarketWatch - Jan. 2 -
The Bull and Bear Case for 2025
The stock market has been on a blistering two-year rally. But Wall Street is warning that a number of factors, including Donald Trump’s policies, could slow or derail that momentumThe New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Problems with UK economy data could be widespread, warns lawmaker
Meg Hillier highlights damaging consequences of under-investment in key forecasting systemsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
The booming business of special needs education in England
The public spending watchdog warns that the system is becoming ‘financially unsustainable’ for councilsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Early cancer diagnosis in England at record level, NHS figures show
Awareness campaigns and new screening approaches are having an impact, says NHS England.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Bus passengers in England face £1 fare cap rise
One leading lobby group said it would result in a "costly start" to 2025 for many bus passengers.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Unlawful border crossings hit lowest level of Biden admin in November
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) announced a new low for border level crossings during the month of November ahead of President Biden’s exit from the White House. Statistics released by the ...The Hill - Dec. 31
