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Americans apply for UK citizenship in record numbers
Donald Trump’s election and British tax changes believed to be behind 40% rise in applicationsFinancial Times - 12h -
Record number of children died crossing Channel last year, says UN
Data from UN agency’s Missing Migrants Project should serve as ‘wake-up call’, say officials. A record number of children died in the Channel last year according to UN data shared with the Guardian ...The Guardian - 6d -
Number of Americans filing for unemployment rises to 242,000, highest in 3 months
Applications for U.S. jobless benefits rose to a three-month high last week but remained within the same healthy range of the past three yearsABC News - 4d -
Girl listed in state records as 'Unakite Thirteen Hotel' finally gets a Social Security number
A Nebraska father struggling to get a Social Security number and valid birth certificate for his toddler with the computer-generated name Unakite Thirteen Hotel gets a reprieve.NBC News - 5d -
Inside the doping deal for tennis' world number one
How did Jannik Sinner’s drugs ban deal come about and where does it leave the fight against doping in tennis?BBC News - Feb. 23 -
The Numbers That Illustrate Mikaela Shiffrin’s Dominant Skiing Career
She was an Olympic gold medalist at 18. Since then, she has redefined what’s possible, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
The Death of Competition in American Elections
A vast majority of 2024 races for Congress and state legislatures were decided by low-turnout or meaningless primaries. The trend is making politics more polarized and eroding public trust.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Trust Was Once an American Superpower
Undermining one of our country’s greatest and least-appreciated assets.The New York Times - 6d -
A Day of American Infamy
A dreadful moment for Ukraine, for the free world, for the legacy of an America that once stood for the principles of the Atlantic Charter.The New York Times - 3d -
Kendrick Lamar earns first UK number one with Not Like Us
The diss track, the knockout blow in his feud with Drake, is now number one in both the US and UK.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Acting ICE director reassigned amid Trump administration's frustration with deportation numbers
The Trump administration has removed Caleb Vitello, the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, from his position and reassigned him within the agency. NBC News' Julia Ainsley ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Andre Iguodala has number retired by Warriors after dominant run with the franchise
Andre Igoudala won four NBA titles, and was named Finals MVP, during his time with the Warriors.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Clint Hill: "Secret Service Agent Number 9" | 60 Minutes Archive
In 1975, 60 Minutes' Mike Wallace spoke with Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who jumped onto JFK's limousine after the president was shot. Hill, who was forced to retire early because he ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Bosnian police arrest 3 for trafficking after finding a number of children in a house
Police in Bosnia say they have arrested three people for child trafficking and child abuse after discovering a large number of children in a house in the country’s eastABC News - 5d -
Number of young people not in work or education hits 11-year high
The latest figure of 987,000 16-24-year-olds not in work, education or training has risen by 110,000 in a year.BBC News - 4d -
Number of Trans Troops Far Lower Than Estimated, Pentagon Figures Show
The Defense Department said 4,240 service members, or about 0.2 percent of those in uniform, have a diagnosis of gender dysphoria. Previous estimates had put the number at triple that figure.The New York Times - 4d -
Dak Prescott has 2025 cap number of nearly $90 million
With the Cowboys a season away from seeing quarterback Dak Prescott hit the open market, they blinked.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
'Scammers stole £40k after EDF gave out my number'
Thousands of pounds were stolen after EDF gave his mobile number to scammers, says Stephen.BBC News - 1d -
Asylum cases in Europe fell 11% last year. Here's a look at the numbers
Over 1 million asylum applications were made in the European Union, Norway and Switzerland in 2024, according to the EU asylum agency's annual reportABC News - 1d -
Watchdog group sues for DOGE records
"The public must have insight into the operations of the Department of Government Efficiency," the watchdog group's executive director said.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
This Never Happened With an American President Before
Trump’s behavior in the Oval Office with Zelensky was an unparalleled break with American foreign policy.The New York Times - 3d -
China’s record-breaking blockbuster buoyed by patriotic viewers
‘Ne Zha 2’ rakes in $1.7bn with help from companies organising group outings and repeat viewingsFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Record-breaking Arctic blast coming to an end
Nineteen states from Nebraska to Florida are facing cold weather alerts on Friday as a brutal Arctic blast persists -- but the warmup is finally on the way.ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Mills wins 3,000m indoor title with championship record
George Mills wins the men's 3,000m title at the 2025 British Indoor Championship in a record time for the event.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Man accidentally sets marathon record on crutches
Chris Terrill, 73, took part in the Brighton Marathon after a hip replacement operation.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Oscars 2025: The quirks, record breakers and possible winners
When was the last time two musicals were up for best picture? And could Adrien Brody break a record?BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Liverpool's Salah breaks records in win vs. City
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has become the first player in Europe's top five leagues to surpass 50 direct goal involvements this season.ESPN - Feb. 25 -
Trump orders agencies to record and justify all payments
The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, led by Musk, is coming under increasing scrutiny, including by congressional Republicans.NBC News - 5d -
Nigel Farage’s media company records £1.25mn profit
Reform UK leader’s earnings boosted by reality show appearance in late 2023Financial Times - 5d -
Leaked recordings challenge Greek account of deadly shipwreck
Hundreds are thought to have died when the Adriana sank in international waters two years ago.BBC News - 5d -
Japan’s births fell to record low in 2024
The number of babies born in Japan fell to a record low of 720,988 in 2024 for a ninth consecutive year of decline, the health ministry said Thursday.NBC News - 5d -
Ville Husso Breaks Record With New Team
Sometimes, a change of scenery is for the best.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Bond says he'll break Worthy's combine record
Isaiah Bond predicted he will break fellow Longhorn Xavier Worthy's record 40-yard dash time at the NFL scouting combine.ESPN - 3d -
FBI returns records in Mar-a-Lago search to Trump
The White House said Friday the FBI has returned property seized in the 2022 search for classified documents at President Donald Trump’s Florida home. It was not immediately clear whether the boxes ...NBC News - 2d -
England suffer record defeat as Australia score 90
England suffer a record defeat at the hands of world champions Australia in Las Vegas as Tamika Upton scores five of their 17 tries.BBC News - 2d -
UK death rate 'reaches record low'
The UK death rate reached a record low last year, according to exclusive analysis of death certificate data carried out for BBC News.BBC News - 1d -
What record levels of uncertainty mean for the stock market
It’s not always a bad thing.MarketWatch - 12h -
Global government borrowing set to hit record $12.3tn
S&P predicts higher bond issuance will push stock of long-term debt to $76.9tnFinancial Times - 4h -
Sleeper LONG shots to win the NBA Title: Rockets? Clippers? & more | The Big Number
On this episode of The Big Number Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine react to Draymond Green's stunning proclamation that the Golden State Warriors "WILL" win the NBA title this season. They don't agree, ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20
