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Fall in UK university science courses stokes fears for industrial strategy
Chemistry courses have dropped a quarter and biosciences by 15% in past 5 yearsFinancial Times - 2d -
Quinn Ewers needed two throws to save Texas' season in the Peach Bowl and seal his legacy once and for all
When the season and his Texas career was on the line, Ewers deliveredCBS Sports - 2d -
Ukraine war briefing: New Year’s Day drone strike kills two in Kyiv
Explosions boomed across the morning sky as Ukraine’s air force warned of incoming drones. What we know on day 1,044. See all our Ukraine war coverage Russia launched a New Year’s Day drone ...The Guardian - 2d -
UK's new city of culture hopes to win over the doubters
Being the UK's new City of Culture is a chance for Bradford to challenge prejudices against the city.BBC News - 2d -
My Two Best Friends Started Dating Each Other. I’m Livid!
Feeling slighted after a former flame paired up with an old friend she met through him, a middle-aged reader cut off contact with both. So why does he feel so bad?The New York Times - 2d -
White House reacts to deadly New Orleans attack that killed at least 15
With just a few weeks left in office, President Biden huddled with his homeland security team after the deadly attack in New Orleans that killed at least 15 people. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.CBS News - 2d -
SAS Rogue Heroes season two review – air-punchingly good
Steven Knight’s cool-as-hell second world war drama is back – and it’s still an utterly thrilling romp of a watch. Charge on!. Man down! Steven Knight’s crackerjack dramatisation of the formation ...The Guardian - 3d -
House to vote on rule making it harder to oust speaker
The threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker will be increased to nine members.CBS News - 3d -
House rules would make it harder to oust speaker in next Congress
The rules package raises the threshold for triggering a vote from one GOP member to nine.Politico - 3d -
New Jersey Asks Judge to Delay Congestion Pricing Plan
The state had sued to stop New York’s plan to charge motorists entering Manhattan’s busiest roadways. Late Tuesday night, lawyers requested a temporary restraining order.The New York Times - 3d -
2025 Dynasty Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings: Skepticism over Jonnu Smith's sudden rise
Updated tight end rankings for Dynasty leaguesCBS Sports - 3d -
A year of two halves: how global financial markets fared in 2024
Good for equities, good for the US, and good for crypto but the year spawned mixed blessings for the UK, China and Europe. Global stock markets climbed in 2024, helped by falling inflation and the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Parts of UK flooded by heavy rain as wild weather continues to disrupt New Year events
Parts of the U.K. have been swamped by heavy rains and powerful winds that disrupted New Year’s celebrationsABC News - 3d -
Russian warship tracked for five days off UK coast
Navy personnel from Devon and Cornwall were called on Christmas Day for a five-day operation.BBC News - 3d -
Two teenagers killed in New Year's Day crash
A boy aged 16 and an 18-year-old man died in the crash in East Yorkshire, police say.BBC News - 3d -
7 rising Democratic leaders to watch
Democrats are scrambling for a new leader to head the party and organize resistance to President-elect Trump following Vice President Harris’s loss in November's election. Several top names have ...The Hill - 3d -
Number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats rises to 36,816
2024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross.BBC News - 3d -
Trump endorses Mike Johnson to remain as House Speaker
President-elect Trump rang in the new year at his Mar-a-Lago home, less than three weeks before Inauguration Day, telling reporters that he would attend President Carter’s funeral and reiterated ...NBC News - 3d -
Small-boat crossing arrivals to UK rose 25% in 2024, data shows
Home Office figures will add to pressure on Keir Starmer to curb irregular migration via English ChannelFinancial Times - 3d -
UK small boat arrivals in 2024 up 25% compared with previous year
A total of 36,816 people made journey last year compared with 29,437 who arrived in 2023, Home Office says. The number of people arriving in the UK in 2024 after crossing the Channel in small boats ...The Guardian - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Happy new you! 10 of the best UK wellbeing retreats for 2025
Get the year off to a positive start by booking a restorative break. We pick the best wellness retreats, with yoga, swimming, walking and more in pretty settings from the Highlands to Essex. At the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Taiwan president vows to boost the island's defense budget as China threats rise
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threatsABC News - 3d -
China Reckons With Years of Excess
Overindebtedness, overbuilding and overcapacity are causing problems at home and abroad.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
The UK office landlords selling yoga and pot plants as well as space
Fully managed offices show owners trying new ways to attract tenantsFinancial Times - 3d -
One dead after driver allegedly runs down two New Zealand police officers
Vehicle allegedly drove into two officers ‘at speed’ in Nelson, in a country where the killing of police officers on duty is rare. . A driver allegedly ran down two New Zealand police officers down ...The Guardian - 3d -
Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come
The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem's price cap.BBC News - 3d -
The Papers: Energy bills 'to rise further' and world rings in 2025
The energy price cap rise and New Years' celebrations make the front of Wednesday's papers.BBC News - 3d -
Showdown over House Speaker after Trump endorses Johnson
Even though President-elect Trump has endorsed him, House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a showdown over whether he will continue in the role. A vote is scheduled in the House on Friday. NBC News' Gabe ...NBC News - 3d -
Republicans raising questions about Johnson's reelection as House speaker
Republican Rep. Chip Roy said Tuesday that he doesn’t think House Speaker Mike Johnson has the necessary votes to remain speaker in Friday's leadership election.ABC News - 4d -
The Most Inspiring Houses We Visited in 2024
From a tiny French fisherman’s cabin to a hexagonal home in Hawaii.The New York Times - 5d