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'Huge' AI expansion and 'A&E trolley hell'
The government ramping up AI use in the public sector and NHS bed shortages lead Monday's papers.BBC News - 3h -
UK manufacturers increase pressure on government over industrial strategy
Despite gloomy outlook on business costs, executives report ‘heightened optimism’ about investmentFinancial Times - 8h -
‘Mainlined into UK’s veins’: Labour announces huge public rollout of AI
Plans to make UK world leader in AI sector include opening access to NHS and other public data. Why Labour is pinning its hopes on AI to drive UK growth Artificial intelligence will be ...The Guardian - 9h -
UK pledges huge increase in computing capacity to build AI industry
Labour to expand sovereign computing power in response to report by British venture capitalistFinancial Times - 10h -
Watch: Huge clouds of water and fire retardant dumped on LA wildfires
Fire crews have been dropping water and fire retardant on blazes around Los Angeles since last week.BBC News - 19h -
These companies are pledging millions in funds, supplies to help LA fire victims
Major corporations, including Disney and Target, have announced pledges to help the growing number of people affected by the LA wildfires.ABC News - 1d -
Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw overall increase
Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw an overall increase.ABC News - 1d -
Trump Organization Issues Ethics Pledge for President-Elect’s Second Term
The measures, which were immediately called insufficient by ethics lawyers, included appointing an outside lawyer and limiting Mr. Trump’s access to detailed financial information.The New York Times - 2d -
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London mayor warned over swimmable rivers pledge
The Thames is tidal for most of its course through London, only becoming non-tidal at Teddington Lock.BBC News - 1d -
California fires weather forecast: Strong winds expected to increase fire danger
There has been a reprieve from the strongest winds in southern California, but winds are expected to pick up later into tonight, raising the fire danger.ABC News - 1d -
Reward for capture of Venezuela's Maduro increased to $25 million
The increase to $25 million reflects "the gravity of his crimes and the continued threat he poses," a senior official said.CBS News - 2d -
Ukraine war briefing: Western allies pledge $2bn in military aid for Ukraine
Aid promised at Ramstein meeting covered air defence, information technology, demining, naval forces, air forces and artillery. What we know on day 1,052. See all our Ukraine coverage ...The Guardian - 3d -
Biden pledges federal support in California for 180 days, well into Trump's term
President Biden on Thursday announced the federal government will support California’s efforts to fight the raging wildfires for 180 days. “We’re doing literally everything we can at a federal ...The Hill - 3d -
'Dyche looked a beaten man - now Everton owners face huge decision'
Everton's growing relegations fears meant new owners the Friedkin Group decided they had to sack manager Sean Dyche.BBC News - 3d -
Park City Strike Ends With Increase in Wages for Ski Patrollers
The nearly two-week strike hobbled the largest U.S. ski resort during a busy holiday period and sparked online fury about deepening economic inequality in rural mountain areas.The New York Times - 3d -
Tesco and M&S warn of rising costs but pledge to minimise price increases
Shares in retailers fall despite positive Christmas tradingFinancial Times - 3d -
Infinite Reality raises $3B to increase its immersive tech portfolio
Infinite Reality has raised $3 billion from a private investor, which it plans to put towards expanding its network and product offerings.VentureBeat - 4d -
Huge problems with axing fact-checkers, Meta oversight board says
The body's co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups.BBC News - 4d -
Speaker Johnson: ‘Intention’ is to increase debt limit in massive Trump agenda bill
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said that congressional Republicans plan to increase the nation’s borrowing limit as a part of a massive party-line bill that they are crafting that will encapsulate ...The Hill - 5d -
‘Inflation levels seem to be increasing’: Businesses are worried about tariffs and rising prices.
The holiday shopping season gave a boost to service-oriented companies in December, but top executives were wary of potential Trump tariffs and a recent uptick in inflation.MarketWatch - 5d -
Next blames clothes price rises on wage increases set out in Budget
The retailer expects employee costs to increase by £73m due in part to rising National InsuranceBBC News - 5d -
Next warns of ‘anaemic’ growth after UK Budget tax increases
Retailer says measures will cost it £67mn in current financial year and warns of potentially chilling effect on economyFinancial Times - 6d -
Five dead as huge winter storm grips swathe of US
Seven US states declared emergencies owing to the polar vortex of icy air that usually circles the North Pole.BBC News - 6d -
Hundreds join huge scrum for medieval game
The annual rugby-style game is contested between the patrons of pubs in two Lincolnshire villages.BBC News - 6d -
Biden signs bill to increase Social Security benefits for millions of public workers
The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for some public workers who also receive pensions.CNBC - 6d -
Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases
Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.BBC News - 6d -
UK businesses plan price increases as Budget drives up costs
Tax and wage rises have caused confidence to ‘slump’, warns British Chambers of CommerceFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
How increased Israeli military activity is changing the Middle East
The Biden administration notified Congress of a proposed $8 billion arms sale to Israel as the U.S. government maintains its strong support for its ally in the Middle East. While the Israeli ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Isak extends Newcastle hot streak to increase heat on Postecoglou’s Spurs
Ange Postecoglou stood, as he always does, hands in pockets, at the edge of his technical area. It had been another frustrating afternoon, a defeat that means Spurs have now won just one of their ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Sam Kerr takes huge step on road to recovery from serious knee injury
Matildas captain joins Chelsea training camp in Portugal Striker has been sidelined for a year after rupturing ACL Sam Kerr is stepping up her recovery from a long-term knee injury at Chelsea ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
House Republicans Pledge Drilling and Make It Easier to Shed Federal Land
The newly elected Speaker said the party would make it a priority to “restore America’s energy dominance.”The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Pokemon Go Community Day Ticket Prices Increased For January Event
Each month, Pokemon Go players take part in the mobile game's Community Day: A recurring monthly event in which one Pokemon takes center stage and becomes available to catch in its Shiny form. ...GameSpot - Jan. 3 -
The Biggest U.S. Retailers Increased Their Dominance in 2024
Using distinct but overlapping business models, Amazon, Costco, and Walmart captured over half of recent growth in retailing, and are squeezing smaller rivals hard.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
French Quarter fully reopens to the public with increased security days after attack
The younger brother of the driver in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street said he’s shocked by his brother’s actions and there were no red flags beforehand.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
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Texas avoids huge upset, beats Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime in Peach Bowl
Texas avoided the first big upset of the College Football Playoff, hitting a fourth-and-long touchdown pass to keep the game going and beating Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime when an ...ABC News - Jan. 1 -
Tossing Speaker Johnson would be a huge mistake
A drawn-out battle over the Speaker’s gavel would be the worst way to begin the 2025 legislative session.The Hill - Jan. 1
