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HMRC to use voice recognition to speed up calls

The tax authority has been heavily criticised for failing to answer tens of thousands of calls.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Oprah Winfrey names "The Tell" as latest book club selection

"The Tell" author Amy Griffin shares how revealing childhood trauma helped her heal.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Democrats ask judge to block Trump order giving him more control over FEC

In February, Mr. Trump signed an executive order to curtail the authority of independent regulatory agencies.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Starmer axes UK payments watchdog as part of anti-regulation drive

Government says regulator’s merger with Financial Conduct Authority will reduce complexity and boost innovation

Financial Times - Mar. 11

New Yorkers Protest as White House Defends Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil at Columbia

Hundreds of demonstrators marched downtown while a spokeswoman for President Trump said the president had the authority to detain Mahmoud Khalil.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Person of interest identified by U.S. investigators in search for missing Pittsburgh student

A person of interest has been identified in the weeklong search for missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, according to U.S. authorities.

NBC News - Mar. 12

6 M.L.B. Players Poised for Breakout Seasons

Jo Adell has the potential to author one of the great prospect comeback stories of the last decade.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Judge says 'need for speed' in detained Columbia activist's case

Authorities have not charged Khalil with a crime and the administration has not provided any evidence showing Khalil's alleged support for the militant group.

ABC News - Mar. 12

Romania’s contentious ban on a far-right candidate

Authorities should release more evidence of why Călin Georgescu has been blocked

Financial Times - Mar. 13

Kobe Bryant rarely shared his interests beyond the game of basketball. His post-NBA career was ‘remarkable’ and unexpected

Retirement is a daunting prospect for every professional athlete, but Kobe Bryant went on to be a successful filmmaker and author beyond basketball.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

In Mexico, a Grisly Discovery of Piles of Shoes, Ovens and Human Remains

The authorities are investigating the discovery of cremation ovens, human remains, piles of shoes and other personal effects at an abandoned ranch outside Guadalajara.

The New York Times - 6d

How a Columbia Student Fled to Canada After ICE Came Looking for Her

Ranjani Srinivasan’s student visa was revoked by U.S. immigration authorities. That was just the start of her odyssey.

The New York Times - 6d

Man set on fire in New York City's Times Square

New York City authorities are searching for the person who set a man on fire in Times Square on Sunday morning.

NBC News - 5d

U.S. airman charged with killing woman missing since August in South Dakota

An airman was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the killing of a woman on an Air Force base last year, authorities said.

NBC News - 5d

Accused Texas megachurch pastor to surrender in Oklahoma on child sexual abuse charges

A former pastor of a Texas megachurch is expected to turn himself into Oklahoma authorities Monday on child sexual abuse charges.

NBC News - 5d

U.K. moves to ban former hedge-fund star Crispin Odey

The Financial Conduct Authority is looking to fine and ban Crispin Odey, alleging he “repeatedly” tried to frustrate investigations into his behavior.

MarketWatch - 5d

Hedge fund millionaire banned by City watchdog

Crispin Odey has also been fined £1.8m by the Financial Conduct Authority for a "lack of integrity".

BBC News - 5d

Deported family of U.S. citizen girl recovering from brain surgery alleges civil rights abuses

Attorneys are requesting a probe into abuses the family faced in U.S. detention and urging immigration authorities to grant humanitarian parole to the undocumented parents.

NBC News - 4d

Police release new evidence in timeline of Hackman and his wife's death

Authorities say the actor's wife called for medical help a day after she was thought to have died.

BBC News - 4d

Gene Hackman’s Wife Died at Least a Day Later Than Originally Thought

Betsy Arakawa made several calls to a medical clinic on Feb. 12, the day after the authorities initially believed that she died.

The New York Times - 4d

Remains of another serial killer victim found at landfill, officials say

Marcedes Myran was one of the Indigenous women slain by convicted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki, authorities say.

CBS News - 4d

Hungary's parliament passes law banning Pride events, in new assault on LGBTQ rights

Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday passed a law banning Pride events and allowing authorities to use facial recognition software to identify attendees.

NBC News - 3d

Family of Sudiksha Konanki believes she 'drowned': Sheriff

Authorities initially said they believed Sudiksha Konanki drowned but have not ruled out foul play in her disappearance.

The Hill - 3d

Thousands take to the streets after Hungary passes new anti-LGBTQ+ law banning Pride events

There was a demonstration in Budapest after A new anti-LGBTQ law banning Pride events and allowing authorities to use facial recognition software.

NBC News - 3d

Judge grants habeas corpus petition for Joshua Riibe

The ruling comes as Konanki's parents asked authorities to declare the 20-year-old dead.

The Hill - 3d

There are new fears about Fed firings after FTC dismissals. What analysts are saying.

An action taken late on Tuesday is again raising the question of Trump’s authority to dismiss Fed officials

MarketWatch - 3d

Dr. Sheldon Greenfield, Who Exposed Gaps in Health Care, Dies at 86

The author of numerous studies, he urged patients to question their physicians and expressed concern about cancer treatment for older adults.

The New York Times - 2d

China raises state funding for strategic minerals amid US trade war

Authorities increase subsidies for exploration and mining to shore up high-tech supply chain

Financial Times - 2d

Public data should not conflate sex and gender, review says

Author of government-ordered review says biological sex and gender have become distinct and should be recorded separately.

BBC News - 2d

WATCH: Sheriff’s deputy vehicle hit by truck while responding to call in Florida

No citizens were injured, while the deputy suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital for evaluation, authorities said.

ABC News - 2d

Judge blocks deportation of Georgetown researcher detained by ICE

A federal judge on Thursday blocked the government from deporting a Georgetown University researcher who was detained by immigration authorities earlier this week.

CBS News - 1d

Turkey detains 37 in escalating crackdown on opposition to Erdoğan

Hundreds more sought by authorities as they move to stifle dissent over arrest of popular Istanbul mayor

Financial Times - 1d

Judge blocks deportation of Georgetown researcher detained by ICE

A federal judge on Thursday blocked the government from deporting a Georgetown University researcher who was detained by immigration authorities earlier this week.

CBS News - 1d

Social media reacts to Arkansas' win over Kansas

Arkansas head coach John Calipari. © Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images Coach John Calipari and the Arkansas basketball team (21-13, 8-10 SEC) survived and advanced Thursday past the Kansas Jayhawks, ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Calipari, Pitino not close but share 'great' respect

Rick Pitino and John Calipari again will be in the spotlight when St. John's takes on Arkansas on Saturday. It's a relationship rooted in respect, even though the coaching greats acknowledge ...

ESPN - 2h

Athletics owner John Fisher thinks he's set his team up for success: 'We think that we can win today'

The A's spent in the winter after their 92-loss season, but it's almost impossible to envision a turnaround

CBS Sports - Mar. 11

'We'll See What Happens With That': Marlies Coach John Gruden Hasn't Spoken To Ryan Reaves Following Maple Leafs' Assignment To AHL

Reaves hasn't been in the Maple Leafs' lineup since Mar. 2 against the Penguins.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

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