UK statistics agency admits more figures are flawed

Lab-grown food could be sold in UK within two years

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is looking at how it can speed up the approval process for lab-grown foods.

BBC News - Mar. 10

NOAA set to fire 1,029 more employees

Staffing levels at the nation's already hobbled weather, climate and oceans agency could take a further nosedive in the days ahead. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

Rick Pitino and John Calipari share a mutual respect. Just don't call them friends

Rick Pitino and John Calipari are a pair of basketball lifers who are more alike than they care to admit

ABC News - 9h

‘Nuclear bomb’ ruling on car finance could spur UK bank deals

Consolidation is back on the agenda for industry as bankers eye more mergers and acquisitions

Financial Times - Mar. 10

No one knows why UK benefit claims have outpaced peer countries

Asking why might well result in answers that involve spending more money

Financial Times - 2d

HMRC probes into unpaid capital gains tax trebled in 2023-24

UK tax agency is under growing pressure from government to increase revenue by improving compliance

Financial Times - 6d

Judge orders 6 federal agencies to offer to reinstate fired probationary employees

A federal judge has ordered six federal agencies to offer to reinstate probationary employees who were fired as part of the Trump administration's cuts through the Office of Personnel Management. ...

CBS News - Mar. 13

More law enforcement agencies stop reselling guns to prevent use in crimes

The shift comes after an investigation by The Trace, CBS News, and Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting linked former police guns to crimes.

CBS News - 2d

More NOAA cuts, 1,000 layoffs expected, sources say

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) employees are expecting more layoffs at the agency, sources say. This comes after drastic cuts as part of President Trump's measures to shrink ...

CBS News - Mar. 10

FBI investigating fake 'SWAT' calls against conservative media figure

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said it would launch a probe into fake swatting calls after noticing an uptick in pranks involving conservative media figures that have warranted a ...

The Hill - Mar. 14

High-speed freight trains emerge as fresh alternative to trucks in UK

The trains are not only much faster than a truck but carry far more, while requiring only a single driver

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Toyota considers exporting from UK to US to ease impact of Trump tariffs

Senior European executive of world’s largest carmaker also warns of more turbulence for the sector

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Starmer suffers cabinet uprising over UK spending cuts

Opposition grows to plans in areas such as welfare but prime minister insists he will not bend rules to allow more borrowing

Financial Times - Mar. 13

Former Putin-appointed governor on trial for breaching UK sanctions

Dmitrii Ovsiannikov is accused of receiving more than £75,000 from his wife and a new Mercedes Benz SUV from his brother.

BBC News - 3d

‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Natasha Rothwell on Figuring Out What She Wants In a Relationship

Natasha Rothwell, a star of “The White Lotus,” on what it took to figure out what she wanted in a relationship.

The New York Times - 2d

Big-time free agent admits he was ready to sign with Panthers

Patriots DL Milton Williams, perhaps the most coveted free agent of the offseason, admitted he was prepared to take an offer from the Panthers.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Cowboys star Micah Parsons loves the apparent dismantling of the 49ers in free agency

“No more rookie QB lol welcome to reality!”

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11

Apple Paused a Big Update to Siri and Fessed Up to Its Woes. It’s a Lesson for All Innovators

Apple lags behind its peers in releasing more sophisticated AI. The tech giant just admitted it’s proving a harder nut to crack than first expected.

Inc. - Mar. 11

NFL QB carousel: All teams with new quarterbacks after first wave of free agency

More than a dozen teams have made a move for a quarterback during the early parts of free agency. Here's how the QB carousel has looked so far:

Yahoo Sports - 6d

In Trump's first 50 days, more than 32,000 ICE arrests

More than 32,000 undocumented immigrants were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the first 50 days of President Trump's second term, the agency said this week. Camilo ...

CBS News - Mar. 13

PlayStation Action Figure Deals: Get Aloy For Half Price & Last Of Us 2-Pack For 20% Off

Amazon has great deals on the two priciest action figures in the PlayStation Shapes Collection . Horizon Forbidden West fans can get the Deluxe Edition Aloy Action Figure with 15 accessories for ...

GameSpot - Mar. 12

Will we see the lunar eclipse in the UK?

The Moon will appear red during partial lunar eclipse in UK on Friday.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Manchester United under pressure to stay in Europe, admits Christian Eriksen

Europa League last-16 return with Sociedad is ‘massive’ Backs compatriot Rasmus Højlund to end goal drought Christian Eriksen has admitted that there is “massive pressure” on Manchester United ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

‘I aggressed you’: Jonathan Majors reportedly admits to assault in audio recording

Actor known for his Creed III and Marvel roles seemingly confirms strangling his ex-girlfriend in recording. Jonathan Majors evidently admitted to battering ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari in an ...

The Guardian - 3d

DHS using polygraph tests to find leakers: Reports

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is using polygraph tests to figure out who could be leaking information to news outlets, with some agency officials contending the disclosed information ...

The Hill - Mar. 9

The Cat Lawyer Figured Out His Zoom Settings

“I’m glad it happened, even at my expense,” said Rod Ponton, who is (still) not a cat.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Jordan sidesteps Jack Smith amid demands to interview 'politically motivated' DOJ figures

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) demanded interviews from a series of Justice Department (DOJ) officials he accused of weaponizing the department, pushing to speak with several figures ...

The Hill - 3d

No. 18 Wisconsin vs. UCLA: Starting lineups, statistics, broadcast info and a prediction

The Badgers and Bruins will square off in a Big Ten quarterfinal matchup Friday afternoon in Indianapolis.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

UK foreign secretary vows to unlock £2.3bn of frozen funds from Chelsea sale

Proceeds of deal by Roman Abramovich have been sitting in a fund for more than two years

Financial Times - Mar. 9

UK growth push held back by poor Whitehall co-ordination, watchdog finds

National Audit Office says departments needs to work together more effectively on industrial strategy

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Police admit arrest of anti-monarchy heckler in Oxford was unlawful

Symon Hill paid £2,500 by Thames Valley police over his arrest at proclamation of Charles III’s accession in 2022. Police have admitted acting unlawfully in arresting a trainee Baptist minister who ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

New Manchester United stadium a ‘risk’ to team’s competitiveness, admits CEO

Berrada hopes investment in team will not be affected Plan to build £2bn stadium in five years has this in mind Omar Berrada has admitted it is a “risk” for Manchester United to try to build a ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

After ending Man Utd goal drought, Hojlund admits struggles

Rasmus Hojlund admitted he has not been at the top of his game after ending his three-month goal drought in Manchester United's 3-0 win at Leicester.The Denmark international ended his 21-match ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d