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‘They look like homes for rich people’: why Britain should look to Europe for its council housing revolution
On the continent, stylish, sustainable, community-minded social housing is a given, and nowhere more so than in Spain – from an elegant Barcelona women’s refuge to cool, solid stone houses in ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Will Typhoon Orange wreak havoc on Britain? Keir Starmer has to prepare for the worst | Andrew Rawnsley
Downing Street may be making friendly overtures but the cabinet’s stomachs are in knots about the threats to the UK’s security and prosperity. Peas from the same pod they sure ain’t. No one is ever ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
The great remembrance divide: Britain fought for freedom in Europe, but against it in the colonies | Mihir Bose
While war raged against Hitler, people in places such as India were brutalised – despite their own sacrifices to the cause . With Remembrance Day coming, arguments about whether poppies should be ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
‘Henry VIII is a serial killer and abuser’: why is Britain still so obsessed with the Tudors?
England has long adopted the version of events informed by the Victorians’ biases and neuroses. But what is behind the flood of 21st-century retellings, including the new TV series The Mirror and ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Trump’s victory has fractured the western order – leaving Brexit Britain badly exposed | Rafael Behr
To navigate the dangerous new era, Keir Starmer must end the culture of denial around the biggest strategic mistake of modern times. The 35th anniversary of the Berlin Wall coming down was not ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Swiatek helps Poland oust host Spain from Billie Jean King Cup Finals, Britain beats Germany
Iga Swiatek has beaten Paula Badosa in three sets and Poland has knocked out host Spain 2-0 in the opening round of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in MalagaSports - ABC News - 13 hours ago -
The last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump takes over
Biden administration officials are working against the clock doling out billions in grants and taking other steps to try to preserve at least some of the outgoing president’s legacy before ...Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
States take leading role on AI
The Hill's weekly technology news digest. {beacon} Friday, November 1, 2024 LEADING THE DAY States take leading role on AI as Washington lags Image © Getty Images State lawmakers across the ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
WATCH: Chris Martin takes a tumble
Fans gasped as Coldplay front man Chris Martin tumbled into an open trapdoor while on stage in Australia. Martin got up and continued the show.Top stories - ABC News - November 4 -
"The Dish Recipe": Exciting take on broccoli
In today's "Dish Recipe," New York Times Cooking shares a 20-minute broccoli dish that packs surprising flavor and could make even the fussiest eaters ask for seconds.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
With DNA, Pompeii Narratives Take a Twist
In 79 A.D., a volcanic eruption engulfed a town’s residents. They weren’t all who scientists thought, newly extracted genetic material suggests.Science - The New York Times - November 7 -
Take the ‘Death Stairs’ if You Dare
A Facebook page, which began among a few friends, has grown into a popular photo collection of hazardous stairs.World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Verstappen takes US sprint pole with Norris fourth
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen takes pole for the sprint race at the United States Grand Prix, with title rival Lando Norris fourth.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
'No lead is safe': Yanks rally, take control of ALCS
Emmanuel Clase gave up two runs in the ninth inning as the Yankees moved closer to another World Series, beating the Guardians 8-6 to take a 3-1 lead in the ALCS.Sports - ESPN - October 19 -
Verstappen takes US sprint pole with Norris fourth
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen takes pole for the sprint race at the United States Grand Prix, with title rival Lando Norris fourth.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18 -
Former general Prabowo takes helm in Indonesia
New president seeks to boost growth and claim bigger international role for south-east Asia’s largest economyBusiness - Financial Times - October 20 -
FirstFT: Calls grow for investigation into Musk election giveaways
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump’s vulgar ramble and Boeing workers to vote on pay dealWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
J&J's Ketamine-Derived Drug Is Taking Off
Spravato, a depression treatment derived from club drug ketamine, was looking like a dud. Its recent success now shows a path forward for psychedelic-based medicines.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21 -
Take political betting markets literally, not seriously
Or is it the other way around?World - Financial Times - October 21 -
LeBron takes court with Bronny: 'Will never forget'
LeBron and Bronny James became the first father-son duo in NBA history to appear in a game together when they checked in at the same time with 4:00 left in the second quarter Tuesday night.Sports - ESPN - October 23 -
What form could reparations for slavery take?
How likely is the UK to provide reparations for the slave trade, and what could that look like?Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Navalny widow to Americans: Don't take democracy for granted
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, encouraged Americans not to take democracy for granted, in an interview on ABC’s “The View” that aired Thursday. "I ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Traditional English Pottery Takes on a Modern Flair
Sophie Wilson’s 1690 collection of slipware reflects a variety of artistic and literary references.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25 -
An Italian Luxury House Takes Artisanship to New Heights
At Bottega Veneta, craftspeople are celebrated as much for their creativity as for the quality of their leather work.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25 -
