England Busiest Week

England thrashed in first T20 as Australia retain Ashes

Australia beat England by 57 runs in the first T20 to take an 8-0 lead and retain the Women's Ashes at the earliest opportunity.

BBC News - Jan. 20

England’s housing ombudsman calls for survey of lead in properties

Richard Blakeway says toxic metal is going ‘undetected’ and should be treated as seriously as asbestos

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Key leaders are skipping this week’s World Economic Forum

A number of leaders are skipping this week’s World Economic Forum in Davos, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

NBC News - Jan. 20

Hospital funding announcement next week, BBC told

A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said the government planned to rebuild the NHS.

BBC News - Jan. 19

Progressive staffers withdraw request for shorter work week

The Congressional Progressive Staff Association (CPSA) announced their official withdrawal of a letter requesting a rotating 32-hour work week in a Friday statement. The initial letter, addressed ...

The Hill - Jan. 19

NFL imposed no additional restrictions on Tom Brady this week

The normal Brady Rules apply, even as he prepares to call a Lions playoff game.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18

Blackpool, bathing and a boar: Photos of the week

A selection of news photographs from around the world.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Australian Open 2025 week one action – in pictures

All the drama from the first seven days of the tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, featuring Nick Kyrgios, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff, alongside rain delays, long shadows and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

What to expect as temperatures plunge next week

The snow and wind will affect more than the presidential inauguration. Lonnie Quinn has the latest on the timing of next week's "big chill."

CBS News - Jan. 17

This week on "Sunday Morning" (January 19)

A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

CBS News - Jan. 17

Child labor in slaughterhouses spotlighted by 3 settlements this week

JSB and Perdue Farms agreed to settlements of $4 million each, while QSA, which employed 54 children, will pay $400,000.

CBS News - Jan. 17

England and Tigers winger Watson retires on medical grounds

England and Leicester Tigers winger Anthony Watson retires from professional rugby union on medical grounds because of a back injury.

BBC News - Jan. 17

The Week: Grooming Inquiries, Economic Hope and Brexit

Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss the political week.

BBC News - Jan. 17

England on the brink as Australia seal ODI clean sweep

Ash Gardner's century and Alana King's 5-46 sees England slump to a 3-0 defeat in the ODI leg of the Women's Ashes.

BBC News - Jan. 17

England’s roads are a ‘national embarrassment’, MPs say

Worsening surface conditions and infrastructure project delays have caused continuing problems

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Street Style Trend of the Week: Coordinated Couple Outfits

Both are fans of relaxed silhouettes.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Street Style Trend of the Week: Houndstooth Print

A pop of color punctuated a dashing assemblage of prints.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Street Style Trend of the Week: Layered Hats

Artfully layered headgear enhanced a duo’s style.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Street Style Trend of the Week: A Colorful Cobalt Coat

Vibrant outerwear set a wintry outfit apart.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Ex-England boss Eriksson died heavily in debt

Swedish football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, the first foreigner to lead the England national team, died with debts of over £3.8 million ($4.64 million) following years of financial mismanagement.

ESPN - Jan. 15

The week's bestselling books, Jan. 19

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 15

England miss golden opportunity to level Women's Ashes

England are bowled out for 159, chasing only 181 to win, which gives Australia a 4-0 lead in the points-based series.

BBC News - Jan. 14

Ex-England captain Stoney hired to coach Canada

Former England captain Casey Stoney was named coach of the Canada women's team on Monday in a three-year deal that runs through the next Women's World Cup, with an option for 2028.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Rachel Maddow returns to five nights a week on MSNBC

Maddow will be a nightly host through the first 100 days of the second Trump administration. Alex Wagner returns to the time period on May 1.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 13

Duke defensive stopper Brown out several weeks

Duke forward Maliq Brown, who sprained his knee in Saturday's win over Notre Dame, will miss "an extended period of time" -- weeks -- Blue Devils coach Jon Scheyer said Monday.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Confirmation hearings for Trump Cabinet picks begin this week

Several of President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his incoming administration will have their Senate confirmation hearings this week, beginning Tuesday with Trump's controversial choice for ...

CBS News - Jan. 13

Confirmation hearings for Trump's Cabinet picks begin this week

Confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees are set to begin Tuesday. Senators will get a chance to directly question Trump's picks, including Pete Hegseth, his ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

Wasteful England beaten in Women's Ashes opener

England suffer a four-wicket defeat in the opening one-day international of the Women's Ashes in Sydney.

BBC News - Jan. 12

How to climb Everest in a week

An Austrian guide will soon lead trips up the world’s highest peak in less time than an average beach holiday. Is adventure travel going too high, too fast?

Financial Times - Jan. 11