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New Barlinnie prison costs double to almost £1bn
The replacement HMP Glasgow will open in 2028, three years later than originally planned.BBC News - 13h -
Designs unveiled for Baltimore bridge replacement almost a year after deadly collapse
SPARROWS POINT, Md. — Almost a year after the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland officials on Tuesday unveiled their designs for its replacement, which will be taller ...NBC News - 15h -
Kelce and Swift - an NFL love story that almost never was
Taylor Swift will be supporting her boyfriend Travis Kelce at the Super Bowl in New Orleans, but a previous trip to the Big Easy almost ended his career before it began.BBC News - 17h -
Trump Officials to Put Almost All U.S.A.I.D. Workers on Leave
Most employees overseas have been told to return to the U.S. Democrats have denounced recent moves to shrink the agency as an illegal power grab.The New York Times - 1d -
The U.S. Economy Is Racing Ahead. Almost Everything Else Is Falling Behind.
The gap between Americans’ prosperity and quality of life has grown since the 1990s.The New York Times - 1d -
Saquon Barkley Almost Quit Football in High School. Now He’s a Legend.
On the path to becoming an N.F.L. star, Barkley went on a recruiting visit that “changed his life.”The New York Times - 2d -
Almost 96% of new cars registered in Norway last month were electric
Norway is inching incredibly close to its goal of selling only zero-emission new vehicles, but advocates say incentives must be kept in place.CBS News - 2d -
'Feelgood stories on turbulent day for Scotland'
Scotland emerged from a nervy Six Nations opener with Italy with full points and plenty to feel good about, writes Tom English.BBC News - 3d -
A Storied Newspaper Prepares to Print Its Own Obituary
The Star-Ledger, New Jersey’s longtime paper of record, will publish its final edition on Sunday and become an online-only news outlet.The New York Times - 4d -
Barclays IT glitch locks customers out of accounts for almost 24 hours
Outage comes on HMRC’s deadline day for settling self-assessment tax returns and a pay day for many workers. A serious IT glitch has left some Barclays customers locked out of their accounts ...The Guardian - 4d -
Stories emerge of victims killed in D.C. plane crash
We are learning more about some of the 67 victims aboard the American Eagle plane and Black Hawk helicopter that collided near Washington, D.C.CBS News - 5d -
Reform’s polling surge: a familiar story or political earthquake?
It’s too early to say much about Labour’s performance, but Nigel Farage’s recent boost spells trouble for ToriesFinancial Times - 5d -
Honda recalling almost 300K vehicles over engine concerns
Honda recalled 295,000 vehicles, including Acura models, on Wednesday, citing engine concerns. The company said Honda and Acura vehicle owners need to update the fuel injection electronic control ...The Hill - Jan. 29 -
Do Ukrainians want a ceasefire after almost 3 years of war with Russia?
The fighting in Ukraine has not let up since Russia launched its full-scale invasion nearly three years ago. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports on what Ukrainians think ...CBS News - Jan. 28 -
Tech billionaires lost almost $100bn in stock market selloff sparked by DeepSeek
Nvidia saw $600bn of its market value disappear, while its CEO, Jensen Huang, saw his net worth drop by nearly $21bn. DeepSeek ’s cut-price challenge to US AI dominance, which wiped $600bn in ...The Guardian - Jan. 28 -
Stories woven in cloth in Pakistan’s first textile museum
Nasreen and Hasan Askari open Karachi museum with her 1,000-piece centuries-old collection from trade crossroads . As a young medical student in 1970s Pakistan, Nasreen Askari had an encounter that ...The Guardian - Jan. 27 -
What It’s Like to Be a Kid in L.A. After Fires Took Almost Everything
Ten children talked about losing their homes, their schools and their neighborhoods in the Los Angeles fires. They discussed what they’re worried about and what’s cheering them up.The New York Times - Jan. 26 -
Slot hails 'almost perfect' L'pool win over Ipswich
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has described his team's performance in their 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town as "almost perfect."ESPN - Jan. 26 -
The N.B.A. Trade Deadline Is Almost Here, and Every Team Has a Path Forward
All 30 teams have the option to buy, sell or stand pat.The New York Times - Jan. 25 -
Almost everything Trump did in his whirlwind first week
The new president promised to make heads spin on day one. The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins tries to keep up with what just happened.BBC News - Jan. 25 -
A New Diablo Short Story Collection Is Launching In March
The lore of the Diablo franchise features stories of cultists, demons, and Prime Evils, and several of these horrific tales have been collected into Shadows of Sanctuary: A Diablo Short Story ...GameSpot - Jan. 24 -
A Kansas City Star Is Living His N.F.L. Dream. It Almost Never Happened.
Trey Smith once wondered if he was going to “die on the field.”The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
Almost 6 in 10 opposed Trump pardons for Jan. 6 rioters: Survey
Nearly six in 10 Americans are opposed to President Trump pardoning Jan. 6, 2021, rioters convicted of crimes, according to a survey released on Tuesday. The new Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 58 ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Day, Buckeyes end 'great story' with CFP crown
Ohio State claimed its first national title in 10 years with a 34-23 victory over Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.ESPN - Jan. 21 -
'There was no other option': The story of Ohio State's title run
OSU ended the regular season with a loss to rival Michigan. Then it rebounded to play its best football.ESPN - Jan. 21 -
UK companies on list of top R&D spenders almost halves in a decade
Research highlights rise of China as key rival to US in spending on innovation, including AIFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Almost half of Australia to swelter in heatwave weather with Perth and Brisbane to bear brunt
Temperatures of more than 12C above average forecast for WA’s capital while parts of Queensland could remain in the 20s at night until next week. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Stories of the hostages taken by Hamas from Israel
A total of 91 hostages, taken captive after the 7 October attacks, still remain unaccounted for.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
A Racist Purge Almost Destroyed My Family. Another One Is Coming.
If Trump issues his own order on Day 1, as he’s vowed, the first people could enter detention camps by February.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
It’s almost Inauguration Day. Will there be any checks on Trump’s power?
The U.S. government's system of checks and balances can withstand attempts at presidential overreach, and the Senate, courts, and civil society must do their part to ensure that the Constitution is ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
The Real Story Behind Mike Turner’s Firing
The speaker’s decision to cashier his Intelligence chair wasn’t about Donald Trump.Politico - Jan. 18 -
The Taiwan Story by Kerry Brown — the case for stalemate
A compelling look at the small island caught between Chinese power and the vagaries of US politicsFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
Stories of 'a nightmare' emerge from rubble of LA fires
Some survivors who lost everything in the Los Angeles fires say they plan to rebuild while other remain uncertain.ABC News - Jan. 13 -
China’s trade surplus hits annual record of almost $1tn
Rise in exports expected to increase tensions with US and other trade partnersFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
David Moyes returns as Everton manager after almost 12 years away
Scot signs two-and-a-half-year deal to succeed Dyche ‘It’s great to be back – I didn’t hesitate’ Analysis: TFG believes Moyes can restore lost values David Moyes has been appointed Everton’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
An Altadena Family Escaped the L.A. Wildfires, but They Lost Almost Everything
Aurielle Hall knew she had little time to get herself and her daughter out of Altadena. Convincing Aunt Cheri would be a different challenge.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Report: Sabres & Red Wings Almost Made Blockbuster Trade
The Sabres and Red Wings reportedly got close to making a major move.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
New League Of Legends Cinematic From Arcane Studio Continues Show's Story
A new League of Legends cinematic from Arcane animation studio Fortiche sets up the story to come in the game's first season of 2025, and serves in many ways as a continuation of some of the plot ...GameSpot - Jan. 7 -
Until Dawn Movie Gets A Key Update About Its Story
Until Dawn, a video game inspired by horror movies, is becoming a horror movie, and now we've learned a key piece of information about it. The film, which releases this April, is not a direct ...GameSpot - Jan. 7 -
A war story taken from family lore, 'Vermiglio' involves an entire village
The director's dream about her father as a child inspired her to collect memories and shape them into a film.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7
