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The UK Government Wouldn’t Ban Smartphones in Schools. These Parents Stepped Up.
In Britain, amid growing evidence of harm to young people from extreme content online, a “Smartphone Free Childhood” campaign is going viral.The New York Times - 4d -
Connor turns down GB spot after being asked to pay
Distance runner Ben Connor says he is declining his selection by Great Britain for the European Road Running Championships after being asked to pay to compete.BBC News - 4d -
Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre in serious condition after accident
Virginia Giuffre, who alleged Epstein sexually trafficked her to Britain's Prince Andrew, was in an accident involving a school bus in Australia, her family said.CBS News - 4d -
Betty Webb, Who Helped Bletchley Park Code Breakers, Dies at 101
Sworn to secrecy about the goings-on at Britain’s storied World War II decryption operation, she only later recounted the efforts to crack German signals.The New York Times - 4d -
Raducanu withdraws from GB squad to 'look after body'
Emma Raducanu withdraws from the Great Britain squad for next week's Billie Jean King Cup tie in the Netherlands to "look after her body".Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Raducanu withdraws from GB squad to 'look after body'
Emma Raducanu withdraws from the Great Britain squad for next week's Billie Jean King Cup tie in the Netherlands to "look after her body".BBC News - 3d -
Buying a home in the countryside? Don’t bury your head in the sand about UK planning reforms
Housebuilding and sustainable infrastructure targets are set to reshape rural Britain. Homeowners are steeling themselves for unintended consequences — and buyers are significantly upping their due ...Financial Times - 2d -
Prince Harry's African charity is under investigation by U.K. watchdog
Britain's charity watchdog said Thursday that it was launching an investigation into Sentebale, the charity Prince Harry set up in memory of his mother, Princess Diana.NBC News - 2d -
Garbage Strike in UK’s Second Largest City Leaves Trash Piled High
A standoff between garbage collectors and municipal officials in Britain’s second largest city has left an estimated 17,000 tons of trash on the streets.The New York Times - 1d -
The one change that worked: I loathed all forms of exercise – until I moved to a big city and walked miles
I’d tried running, pilates, swimming and barre, and hated the lot. Then I moved to London and, having no money, I had to start walking to places. Shockingly, I enjoyed it. I never understood people ...The Guardian - 5d -
Musk-funded group spends big in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Elon Musk and his political operatives have tried to shape the closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race in ways that are not immediately obvious but could be critical to Tuesday’s outcomeABC News - 5d -
Trump pardons Jan. 6 defendant whose sentence had been commuted
A Jan. 6 defendant who was tried alongside leaders of the Oath Keepers was pardoned by President Trump on Monday, after previously receiving a sentence commutation. Thomas Caldwell, a U.S. Navy ...The Hill - 5d -
Juventus Losing Ground in Race for Feyenoord Defender
Juventus have tried to sign David Hancko a couple of times in the past and especially last January when they needed men in the back. While they couldn’t convince Feyenoord to do the deal, they are ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Athletics bat boy Stewart Thalblum takes down drone in left field
When a drone suddenly appeared near the left-field wall at Sutter Health Park on Monday night, veteran Athletics bat boy Stewart Thalblum decided to help thwart it. The drone tried to lift him off ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Jon Stewart: Trump Is ‘Trying to Order Off-Menu From the Constitution’
President Trump says there are “methods” by which he could get a third term. “I think you tried one a few years ago,” the “Daily Show” host quipped.The New York Times - 4d -
Will Dan Caine, Trump’s Pick for Joint Chiefs Chairman, Be Blunt or Hold His Tongue?
A Senate hearing on Tuesday could be just the first exercise in needle-threading for Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as he tries to maintain credibility with President Trump while staying true to military norms.The New York Times - 4d -
Republicans Invoke Newsom in a Hearing on Transgender Sports
California Democrats rejected two Republican bills that would have banned transgender athletes from female sports. In a rare turn, Republicans tried to use the Democratic governor’s own words to ...The New York Times - 4d -
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case dismissed with prejudice, judge rules
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' historic federal corruption case has been dropped with prejudice, meaning Adams cannot be re-tried on the same charges at a later time.CBS News - 2d -
Mexican soccer club León gets court date for legal fight against FIFA over Club World Cup entry
Sport's highest court said Friday it will hold fast-track appeals next month as Mexican soccer club León tries to overturn a FIFA decision to expel it from the Club World Cup in the United States. ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Who is Laura Loomer, the far-right influencer behind Trump’s national security firings?
The white nationalist has been in Trump’s orbit for years, although the White House has tried to sideline her at times. Laura Loomer, a rightwing extremist and political influencer known for her ...The Guardian - 1d -
Haiti taking more steps against gangs after thousands of protesters demand security
The leader of Haiti’s transitional presidential council tried to allay surging alarm among Haitians over rampant gang violence by acknowledging Thursday that the country has “become hell for ...NBC News - 1d -
Tommy Freeman hat-trick inspires Northampton to Champions Cup quarter-finals
Northampton Saints kept their season – and quite possibly English hopes in the Champions Cup – alive after a hat-trick of tries by Tommy Freeman gave them enough of a cushion to ease past Clermont ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
I was a British tourist trying to leave America. Then I was detained, shackled and sent to an immigration detention centre
Graphic artist Rebecca Burke was on the trip of a lifetime. But as she tried to leave the US she was stopped, interrogated and branded an illegal alien by ICE. Now back home, she tells others ...The Guardian - 14h -
Mexico Women thump Jamaica in friendly clash
Mexico Women thumped Jamaica thanks to a flurry of first-half goals in Kansas City. Scorers: Delgado 23', Burkenroad 32', Bernal 37'El Tri Femenil kicked off their international window in ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
UFC on ESPN 65 video: Rhys McKee blows up Daniel Frunza's face for doctor's stoppage TKO
It took Rhys McKee five tries over the course of nearly five years and two stints with the promotion, but he finally got his first octagon win Saturday at UFC on ESPN 65. The welterweight from ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
London Police Arrest Gaza Protest Planners at Quaker House
Quakers in Britain said the raid, in which six youth activists unaffiliated with the religious group were arrested, “clearly shows what happens when a society criminalizes protest.”The New York Times - 5d -
Trumpism is sinking democratic values. It’s Starmer’s job to steer the UK back to safety | Polly Toynbee
US tariffs hit this week just as other costs start to bite in Britain. To meet these challenges, Labour will finally have to change. The prime minister may pretend to “ like and respect ” Donald ...The Guardian - 4d -
Global cost of Trump trade war ‘could reach $1.4tn’; Goldman Sachs cuts UK growth forecast over tariff spillovers – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as UK business secretary warns Britain will be hit by ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs. Trump prepares to unveil reciprocal tariffs as markets ...The Guardian - 4d -
US officials challenge Ofcom over risk to free speech caused by online safety laws
Exclusive: State department said to have raised concerns over whether new act infringes on freedom of expression. US state department officials have challenged Britain’s communications regulator ...The Guardian - 4d -
Francesca Jones taken off court in wheelchair after mid-match collapse
Briton falls to ground during final set in Bogotá Watson defeated in opening round of Charleston Open Britain’s Francesca Jones has been forced to withdraw from the Colsanitas Cup in Bogotá ...The Guardian - 3d -
Secrets of Success: the church that served a plantation remains a monument of resistance
Amid the site in rural Jamaica that once belonged to a Guardian financier may lie a treasure trove of artefacts that tell the story of Britain’s history of colonisation and enslavement. Standing ...The Guardian - 3d -
UK foreign secretary urges Kosovo to make progress in talks with Serbia
The United Kingdom’s foreign secretary gave assurances of Britain’s interest in the Western Balkan region while visiting Kosovo on Wednesday, urging both Kosovo and Serbia to make progress in ...ABC News - 3d -
Trump hits UK with 10% tariffs as he ignites global trade war
Britain gets off comparatively lightly but US president’s action could still cost billions in lost growth. US politics – latest updates Donald Trump has hit the UK with tariffs of 10% on ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘War’ and ‘pain’: what the papers say about Donald Trump’s trade tariffs
The US president has announced new taxes on imports to the US starting at a baseline of 10% – here is the front-page reaction in Britain. Donald Trump’s tariff “day of liberation” arrived with the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Argentina's President Milei draws pushback over his Falklands War speech
Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei has marked the anniversary of his nation’s failed 1982 attempt to forcibly wrest the Falkland Islands from Britain by expressing hope that the ...ABC News - 3d -
From hormone-treated beef to tech taxes: what’s at stake in UK-US trade talks?
Ministers are considering how to secure an agreement that might exempt Britain from Trump’s tariffs. UK ministers are redoubling their efforts to agree a trade deal with Donald Trump after he ...The Guardian - 2d -
Russell Brand denies allegations of rape and sexual assault
Actor and comedian Russell Brand has posted a video statement stating he is innocent of rape and sexual assault charges filed against him by Britain's Crown Prosecution Service.NBC News - 1d -
Grand National: I Am Maximus set to start as favorite in famous British horse race
One of the biggest events on Britain’s sporting calendar takes place Saturday when the Grand National horse race is run at Aintree in northwest England. The pre-race favorite for the grueling ...Yahoo Sports - 17h
