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UK reggae pioneers Steel Pulse: ‘We told punk fans – you can pogo, but please don’t spit at us’
They won a Grammy, risked being shot in the US and were adored by Bob Marley. As they go on tour, the band look back on half a century of being a voice for the voiceless. In the late 1970s, ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
‘Johnny Rotten tore my record off the deck’: the superfan at the centre of disco and punk
Alan Jones somehow straddled the riotous noise of the Sex Pistols, the fetishism of Vivienne Westwood and the hedonism of disco and gay clubs. A new book tells his story. In the mid-70s, Alan Jones ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
F1 British driver Bearman off-track again Saturday in practice session for Australian GP
Haas rookie Oliver Bearman halted final practice Saturday for Sunday's Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix just four minutes into the session, with the British driver bringing out the red flags after ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Russia expels two more British diplomats
The pair have been accused by Russian security services of "intelligence and subversive activity".BBC News - Mar. 10 -
British tourist missing after Thailand boat fire
Alexandra Clarke, 26, from London, was on a diving boat with 15 other tourists, local officials say.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
British bomb disposal expert injured in Gaza
The 51-year-old was injured in a blast which killed a UN worker, the charity he works for says.BBC News - 5d -
‘The caterpillar’: British banks’ £50bn answer to falling rates
The UK’s largest high street lenders have deployed hedging strategies to smooth volatile earningsFinancial Times - 5d -
British Museum most visited UK attraction in 2024
Other top 10 attractions last year included Windsor Great Park and the National Museum of Scotland.BBC News - 4d -
Can Cambridge be a model for kick-starting the British economy?
An ambitious plan aims to double the size of the city and make it a hub for growth and innovation. But will its infrastructure cope?Financial Times - 1d -
Jockey Doyle rides 1,000th British winner
Jockey Hollie Doyle secures her 1,000th winner in Britain - and says she hopes to go on and double her tally.BBC News - 1d -
First place in British Isles approves right to die
The Assisted Dying Bill 2023 passes through Tynwald's branches and can be sent for Royal Assent.BBC News - 3h -
Inflation Data Test May Rock Unsteady Stock Market
The U.S. consumer price index report could generate concerns if inflation is still simmering.Inc. - Mar. 9 -
New LACMA building to get monumental artworks to join 'Urban Light' and the Rock
The L.A. County Museum of Art announces three commissions for large-scale outdoor art around its new David Geffen Galleries.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 10 -
Mumford & Sons to headline final day of Radio 1's Big Weekend
The rock band join Tom Grennan and Sam Fender as headliners at the festival in Liverpool.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
12:30 Report — New Senate retirement rocks Democrats
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. Can you believe it was five years ago this week that COVID-19 began to shut down the world? Walt Disney World closed on March 12 and the first batch of ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Morning Report — Dems between rock and hard place on stopgap
In today’s issue: The shutdown ball is firmly in the Senate’s court. The spending package passed the House along party lines, with one sole Democrat voting with most Republicans to pass the ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
'Hold that rock up, baby': DK Metcalf reveals engagement to Normani
The couple began dating in 2022 after being introduced by R&B singer Ciara.ESPN - Mar. 15 -
Rocks and racism? How geologists created and perpetuated a narrative of prejudice
Kathryn Yusoff sparked a culture war with her latest book, suggesting slavery and white supremacy informed the work of geology’s founding fathers. Here, she and other experts suggest that attitudes ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
Heartbreak at Slippery Rock: Cathedral Prep, McDowell end basketball seasons in overtime
Cathedral Prep and McDowell lost boys basketball playoff games in overtime, while the Prep girls lost to a powerhouse.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Dixon, Rock Falls, Eastland players earn IBCA all-state
Mar. 20—The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association all-state teams were released, with a number of players from the Sauk Valley area recognized. In Class 3A, Dixon senior Darius Harrington was a ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Spring Statement will lay bare impending policy trade-offs
Labour’s superficially good position could be rocked by the challenges coming down the trackFinancial Times - 4d -
McNeese's Amir Khan rocked a sweet custom jumpsuit ahead of Purdue game
McNeese manager Amir Khan looked fantastic in this custom Under Armour jumpsuitYahoo Sports - 3d -
How an N.H.L. Goalie Inspired One of Arena Rock’s Megahits
Lou Gramm and Mick Jones of Foreigner knew they had another hit on their hands. But they needed help from a Rangers goalie.The New York Times - 1d -
Next James Bond should be British, Pierce Brosnan says
The Irish actor says he hopes Amazon "handles the character with dignity and imagination and respect".BBC News - Mar. 9 -
British workforce assesses US backlash against diversity rules
Companies in American-owned groups are most exposed, although UK law will make it difficult to remove all safeguardsFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
'I can't believe I had to prove I'm British'
Christina, 27, and her family had to battle for years to stay in the UK.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Columbia graduate detained by Ice was respected British government employee
Mahmoud Khalil described by former colleague at UK office for Syria as well liked and extensively vetted. A detained Columbia University graduate threatened with deportation after the Trump ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
David Raven, British Drag Performer Known as Maisie Trollette, Dies at 91
A mainstay of England’s drag circuit, he performed for over five decades and encouraged other drag queens to flourish.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
British man killed by president's convoy in Kenya hit-and-run
The car did not stop after hitting Edgar Charles Frederick, 79, on a road in the capital, Nairobi.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
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Tributes to British man killed in Kenya president's motorcade crash
Edgar Riches, 79, was thought to have been struck by a car in a presidential motorcade in NairobiBBC News - Mar. 14 -
British daughter of Gaza hostage says burying father 'incredibly meaningful'
Sharone Lifschitz said it was important all families were reunited with their relatives, both dead and aliveBBC News - Mar. 16 -
British tennis number one Jack Draper claims biggest title of career
Britain's Jack Draper claims the biggest title of his career with a straight-set win over Denmark's Holger Rune in the Indian Wells final.BBC News - Mar. 16 -
Search resumes for British tourist after Thai boat fire
Alexandra Clarke was reported missing on Sunday after a boat she was on burned and sank.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
British athletics plead not guilty to manslaughter charges over Paralympian thrower’s death
The governing body for athletics in Britain and a sports official have pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter over the death of a Paralympic athlete in 2017ABC News - Mar. 18 -
British Library to expand after £1.1bn investment from Mitsui Fudosan
Project will double exhibition gallery space and create new officesFinancial Times - 6d -
Indie-pop singer Sophie Castillo on British Latinas: 'Yes, we exist'
Ahead of her March 21 show at the Moroccan Lounge, Castillo talks new EP and London's growing Latin scene.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Detained British bank analyst awaiting verdict in Saudi Arabia
Former Bank of America contractor Ahmed al-Doush was arrested while on a trip last yearFinancial Times - 3d -
New Hakluyt head vows to keep British advisory firm independent
Thomas Ellis took over as managing partner after previous leader left to become UK prime minister’s chief business aideFinancial Times - 1d -
Wigglesworth set to be part of Farrell’s British & Irish Lions coaching team
Coach benefited from England’s strong Six Nations finish Wigglesworth poised to join Irish-heavy backroom team Richard Wigglesworth is set to be a surprise inclusion on Andy Farrell’s coaching ...The Guardian - 1d
