UK temperatures head up after cold snap

Ancient oak named after a band is UK Tree of the Year

The Skipinnish Oak in Lochaber is at least 400 years old.

Two treated after fire at BAE nuclear shipyard

Police say there is "no nuclear risk" and an investigation is under way into the cause of the blaze.

Budget boost to UK economy forecast to fade after two years

The government's official forecaster raises its prediction for UK growth in 2024 and 2025 but reduces it for later years.

UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies

Bond markets unnerved by scale of extra borrowing in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget

Business - Financial Times - 8 hours ago

Klarna sells loans to hedge fund Elliott to free up £30bn for growth

Firm founded by US financier Paul Singer will take on risks and returns of the ‘buy now, pay later’ portfolio

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Japan, UK and Italy to expedite next-generation fighter jet to replace F-2s and Eurofighter Typhoons

The defense ministers of Japan, the U.K. and Italy have agreed to accelerate the joint development of a next-generation fighter jet

Tech - ABC News - October 20

Lucy Letby failed nurse placement for being 'cold'

The nurse was described as "lacking the natural warmth" and empathy needed to care for children.

How cold warriors used hard science

Two revealing historical books show how the Soviet bloc weaponised space exploration and biochemistry during the cold war

World - Financial Times - October 19

14 Gifts for People Who Are Perpetually Cold (2024)

From tiny mugs to a backyard hot tub, these picks will make your loved ones feel warm and fuzzy—inside and out.

Tech - Wired - October 19

Palmer: 'Cold' celebration about passion, joy

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has explained why he performs his signature "cold" celebration after each goal, saying it is about showing the "joy" of football.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

New podcast highlights Pennsylvania cold case

Sixty-two years ago this week, 9-year-old Carol Ann Dougherty was murdered inside a Catholic church, steps from her home in Bristol, a suburb of Philadelphia. Despite efforts of investigators, her ...

Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. collapses on field, ruled out after hit to head in loss to Packers

Marvin Harrison Jr. collapsed on the field after trying to stand back up following a hit to the head.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13

Trump Bobs His Head to Music for 30 Minutes in Odd Town Hall Detour

After multiple interruptions, Donald Trump cut off questions and seemed to decide that it would be more enjoyable for all concerned — and, it appeared, for himself — if he fired up his campaign ...

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

United shares hit pre-pandemic high after airline forecasts strong finish to 2024, plans buyback

United Airlines said it authorized a $1.5 billion share buyback, its first share repurchase since before the Covid-19 pandemic.

Business - CNBC - October 16

49ers' Trent Williams ejected after striking Chiefs' Bryan Cook in the head during Week 7 matchup

Williams didn't start the altercation, but he did end it

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

Tropical Storm Oscar heads toward the Bahamas after dumping rains on eastern Cuba

Tropical Storm Oscar is heading toward the Bahamas after dumping heavy rain across eastern Cuba

World - ABC News - October 22

Akron school resource officer put on administrative duty after punching student in the head

An Akron, Ohio, school resource officer has been assigned to administrative duty after he was recorded on video punching a high school student in the head, the mayor said.

WATCH: Nets' Nic Claxton ejected after hard swing at head of Hawks' Dyson Daniels

Claxton was assessed a flagrant-2 foul

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

Head of Australia’s largest listed tech group quits after reports on private life

Billionaire Richard White steps down as WiseTech Global chief following 20% fall in company’s shares

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Watch as Giannis Antetokounmpo sports Mr. Potato Head costume to press conference after loss to Bulls

Antetokounmpo knows his fatherly responsibilities come first

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Indiana Fever part ways with head coach Christie Sides after two seasons despite 2024 playoff run

Sides led the Fever to their first playoff berth since 2016

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Drake Maye injury update: Patriots QB in concussion protocol after head shot vs. Jets, Jerod Mayo confirms

Maye was struck in the head by a Jets defender

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

NFL Week 8 injury tracker: Latest updates on Jordan Love, Christian McCaffrey, DK Metcalf and others

A look at all the injuries that occurred in Week 8

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Patriots QB Drake Maye suffers concussion in first half against Jets

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye left Sunday’s game against the New York Jets in the first half after a hit to the head at the end of an 18-yard scramble

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

Spain floods latest: three days of mourning declared after dozens killed – as weather alert level raised

Prime minister Pedro Sánchez warned the weather in the Valencia region was still ‘wreaking havoc’. Dozens feared dead after torrential rain and floods in Spain People in Spain: have you ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Why Raptors should get a head start on tanking after injury to All-Star Scottie Barnes

The 2025 draft class is worth bottoming out for, and now Toronto has an early excuse

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Estée Lauder’s stock heads for record selloff after profit warning, dividend cut

Consumer sentiment in China worsened, driving weak prestige beauty and Asia travel retail sales.

Business - MarketWatch - 13 hours ago

Coinbase drops 15% after earnings, posts worst day in more than two years

Coinbase slid a day after reporting weak earnings and gave a tepid revenue outlook.

Business - CNBC - 6 hours ago

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