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Pope creates 21 cardinals to carry out his reform plans

Pope Francis has installed 21 new cardinals, many of whom are key figures in his reform agenda

ABC News - Dec. 7

Scotland’s ‘sport of kings’ hit by extreme weather and land reform

Grouse shooting industry says it sustains rural life but opponents argue it is time for transition

Financial Times - Dec. 7

33 Viral TikTok Gifts That Are Actually Worth a Look (2024)

We’re testing gadgets that keep showing up in our feeds. Here are the ones that deserve the hype—and would make awesome presents.

Wired - Dec. 6

The week: Labour milestones, McSweeney and Reform

Adam and Chris look back at the political week with Tim Shipman.

BBC News - Dec. 6

What if the UK isn’t actually the sick man of Europe?

Britain’s illness-related inactivity crisis looks increasingly like a mirage

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Who Are You Calling ‘You Guys’? Everyone, Actually.

The story of how a gendered word became a universal pronoun says a lot about how language evolves.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

With a focus on food, RFK Jr. can actually make America healthier

Kennedy has decried the prevalence of chronic disease and the “mass poisoning” of Americans by their food.

The Hill - Dec. 5

Trump’s populist 'mandate' could disrupt business tax reform wish list

Congress, and the GOP, has changed since then-President Trump and Republicans crafted the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. And while Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and GOP leadership are gunning to get a ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Lee Child and Malorie Blackman urge English literature syllabus reform

More than 180 authors and publishers warn that writers of colours are under-represented in school curriculum

Financial Times - Dec. 5

From 'Love Actually' to 'Black Doves' with Ben Whishaw, Keira Knightley has your Christmas covered

Keira Knightley starred in one of the most popular Christmas films of the 21st century, the 2003 romantic comedy “Love Actually.”

ABC News - Dec. 4

Wales the happy hunting ground for Reform

Labour is still likely to hold on to power in the Senedd

Financial Times - Dec. 4

What does it actually mean when we talk about the American ‘working class’? | Rebecca Solnit

Everyone I asked gave a different definition – and when a concept is so nebulous, it becomes a political cudgel. In the aftermath of the election, the working class was constantly invoked and ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Scottish NHS reform 'urgently needed' - watchdog

Audit Scotland says decisions may needed about whether some services can be provided by the NHS.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Forget Boomers and Millennials. We Actually Belong to 8 ‘Micro Generations’

A philosopher argues that the usual generational labels are useless and proposes a new system of eight ‘micro generations.’

Inc. - Dec. 3

Radical planning reform needed to hit 1.5m housebuilding target in England, Labour warned

Thinktank urges government to be ‘much more ambitious’ as actions so far are not enough to fulfil manifesto pledge. Labour will miss its manifesto target of building 1.5m homes in England before ...