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John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway, the last Battle of Britain pilot, dies aged 105
The pilot, whose squadron shot down 90 enemy aircraft in an 11-day period in 1940, called himself the ‘lucky Irishman’. The last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, John “Paddy” Hemingway, has died ...The Guardian - 20h -
Last surviving pilot from the Battle of Britain, John Hemingway, dies at age 105
John “Paddy” Hemingway, the last surviving pilot who flew during the Battle of Britain, has died at the age of 105ABC News - 10h -
John “Paddy” Hemingway, Last Surviving Pilot of the Battle of Britain, Dies at 105
A fighter pilot in a vastly outnumbered Royal Air Force — one of the “few” hailed by Churchill — he took to the skies to help stave off a Nazi land invasion of Britain.The New York Times - 4h -
Prince William pays tribute to last Battle of Britain pilot who has died at 105
Mr Hemingway, who is originally from Dublin, joined the RAF as a teenager before World War Two.BBC News - 11h -
The global battle against the climate crisis needs China. I’m visiting Beijing, and that’s what I’ll tell them | Ed Miliband
I will be the first UK energy secretary since 2017 to visit. It is negligence towards today’s and future generations not to engage China on this critical topic. The climate crisis is an existential ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘On the Tightrope’: Britain Tries to Bridge a Widening Trans-Atlantic Gap
Five years after Brexit, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s intense diplomacy on Ukraine has put Britain back in a familiar role on the global stage.The New York Times - 3d -
The Guardian view on US-Europe relations: Britain is coming to a fork in the road | Editorial
For now Keir Starmer can say there is a middle way, but Donald Trump will soon force Britain to pick a side. No country can avoid the economic impact of Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policy. ...The Guardian - 6d -
Jeremiah Azu wins European Indoor gold for Britain in men’s 60m
23-year-old takes title one week after becoming father ‘It’s a huge moment becoming a European champion’ It took 6.49sec of staggering power and fluency for Jeremiah Azu to win the 60m European ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Plants, animals and insects come to Britain from all over the world. It would be a mistake to welcome them all | Tim Blackburn
Biodiversity is great in theory, but there are reasons to fend off invasive species and the knock-on effect of their presence. Britain would be a wasteland if it weren’t for immigration. Fifteen ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Keir Starmer plans to reshape the Britain's ‘flabby’ state. But don’t compare him to Elon Musk
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has won praise for his efforts to marshal international support for Ukraine as President Donald Trump’s economic and foreign policies roil the worldABC News - 5d -
How to cut Britain’s rising welfare bill
Reforms rather than quick fixes will save more money in the long termFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Player grades: Sixers battle, but end up taking loss to Pacers at home
The Philadelphia 76ers gave the Indiana Pacers a battle, but they faltered in the second half as they fell at home on Friday.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Lewiston beats Clarkston in inaugural 'Battle for the Bats'
Mar. 14—In the inaugural "Battle for the Bats" against Clarkston, Lewiston's pitching only allowed one hit en route to earning the baseball rivalry's golden bat trophy and having the entire team ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
India's rap rebel makes a comeback after battling addiction
Yo Yo Honey Singh, who transformed Indian hip-hop, has made a comeback after a long battle with drug abuse.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Trump's battle with court ramps up over deportation of Venezuelans
The Trump administration is facing a growing legal battle as a federal judge is now questioning whether his order halting the deportation of undocumented migrants was ignored. The Justice ...NBC News - 9h -
Battle Angel Alita's Deluxe Manga Box Set Is 50% Off Right Now
. Fans of cyberpunk manga can save 50% on the complete mainline run of Battle Angel Alita at Amazon. Originally priced at $180, the Battle Angel Alita Deluxe Edition Series Box Set is on sale for ...GameSpot - 1d -
‘It’s a place of healing’: the man on a mission to restore Britain’s ancient rainforest
Dealing with PTSD, Merlin Hanbury-Tenison retreated to his family farm in Cornwall. There, working to revive a rare fragment of rainforest, he found a way to heal himself. A straight-backed, ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Exclusive: Every McDonald’s in Britain warned of crackdown over staff sexual abuse
The warning from the UK's equality watchdog comes after the "extremely serious" allegations uncovered by the BBC.BBC News - 4d -
How Britain's former top banker became Canada's prime minister
The former banker may not have been elected to office before, but his experience managing global economic crises will help.BBC News - 3d -
McIlroy and Spaun battle into Monday playoff at storm-hit Players
Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun battled through Sunday's dramatic final round at the storm-hit Players Championship without determining a winner, forcing a three-hole aggregate playoff on Monday to ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Morning Report — Democrats target Trump but battle each other
In today's issue: Looming budget and tax battles in Congress threaten Democratic lawmakers, who are in open, internal revolt, even as weakened party leaders say they can thwart President Trump and ...The Hill - 1d -
Warriors' win streak continues to grow after holding off Knicks in tight battle, 97-94
The Warriors' win streak moved to a season-high seven straight after they held off the Knicks in a close battle, 97-94.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump’s battle with Washington law firm Perkins Coie, explained
The battle between President Trump and a prominent Washington law firm has taken a new turn this week, as a judge intervenes to pause Trump’s actions. The controversy kicked off when Trump targeted ...The Hill - 4d -
D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of Tony! Toni! Toné!, dies after private cancer battle
D'Wayne Wiggins, who founded soul trio Tony! Toni! Toné! with Raphael Saadiq and Timothy Christian Riley, died after a private battle with bladder cancer. He was 64.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7 -
Dick Vitale tears up on ACC Championship broadcast while talking about recent cancer battle
Dick Vitale became emotional Saturday night while talking about his most recent cancer battle while announcing top-ranked Duke's 73-62 victory over No. 13 Louisville in the Atlantic Coast ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Hunter scores 21, No. 10 Clemson battles back to beat SMU 57-54 to reach ACC Tournament semifinals
Chase Hunter scored 21 points, Jaeden Zackery added 11 points and No. 10 Clemson battled back to beat SMU 57-54 on Thursday night for its ninth straight win to reach the Atlantic Coast Conference ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Britain's Matt Weston is the slider to catch at men's skeleton world championship in Lake Placid
Matt Weston’s lead in the men’s skeleton world championship grew to 1.65 seconds going into the fourth and final run later Friday at Mount Van HoevenbergABC News - Mar. 7 -
Long Covid is the pandemic’s dark shadow. Why does no one in power in Britain want to talk about it? | Frances Ryan
Five years after the first lockdown, millions of lives are still being ruined by this debilitating disease. You wouldn’t know it. Imagine a disease that can render its sufferers bedbound for years. ...The Guardian - 1d -
The ‘all in’ moments that transformed Jack Draper into Britain’s biggest superstar since Andy Murray
What a moment for British sport. After winning his maiden Masters 1000 title in Indian Wells on Sunday, 23-year-old Jack Draper has emerged as tennis’s fastest-rising star.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
As Trump menaces us in Canada, we have a question for Britain: when will you stand up to him? | Jennifer Welsh
The UK has long benefited from its Commonwealth. Though we will take steps to ensure our survival, the silence from London is deafening. David Lammy thought he was reassuring Canadians . During ...The Guardian - 10h -
Jones joins Colts, to battle Richardson for QB job
Free agent quarterback Daniel Jones is finalizing a one-year, $14 million contract with the Colts, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.ESPN - 6d -
Bencic battles blisters, stuns Gauff at Indian Wells
Belinda Bencic stunned third-seeded American Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.ESPN - 5d -
Democrats look to save face in shutdown battle
Senate Democrats say privately that they will not allow the government to shut down on Saturday, despite growing pressure from activists and liberal lawmakers who want them to kill a GOP-crafted ...The Hill - 5d -
Liverpool and Man City Battle for South American Wonderkid
Liverpool and Man City Track Ecuadorian Sensation Johan MartinezLiverpool and Manchester City are always on the lookout for emerging talents, and their latest focus appears to be Johan Martinez, a ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
EFL preview: Basement battles and play-off pushes
A look ahead to the weekend's EFL action with some key games for sides threatened by relegation and those vying for the play-offs.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
The Week: NHS Reforms, Benefit Battles and Tariff Tactics
Adam, Vicki, Faisal and Nick discuss the political stories of the week.BBC News - 4d -
The QB2 battle — and Devon Dampier’s offensive assimilation
One of the most intriguing storylines heading into spring camp centers on the quarterback position — how New Mexico transfer Devon Dampier will adjust to Power Four play and who his backup will be.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
In the battle for blockchain leadership, American innovation is the answer
China has been investing heavily in blockchain technology, but the U.S. has the capacity to outcompete them and should continue to develop responsible regulations for blockchain to maintain its ...The Hill - 4d -
'Tortured and terrified' - BBC witnesses the battle for Khartoum
Residents allege terror and rape by retreating RSF fighters as the army makes gains in the capital.BBC News - 3d -
Southern, Pikesville battle Saturday in championship rematch
COLLEGE PARK — Southern and its community have adorned shirts reading “Road to Redemption” all season. That tour has one final stop off Route 1 in College Park on Saturday. The Rams came up short ...Yahoo Sports - 2d
