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Small nuclear reactors are coming, but big is still better

SMRs, typically built in factories, could cut construction times, financing costs and many other risks of building on site

Financial Times - 4h

‘We’re coming for you,’ English police chief tells domestic abusers

Exclusive: Sarah Crew of Avon and Somerset says early intervention is part of new national approach to rapists. A senior English police officer at the vanguard of a new national approach to ...

The Guardian - 1d

The criminal question in the coming wave of pro-crypto legislation

The Trump administration and Congress are expected to act quickly on pro-crypto bills, and likely without much focus on cybercrime prevention.

CNBC - 2d

An English Soccer Giant Is Being Targeted by Organized Crime. Now It’s Fighting Back.

Liverpool has been under siege from gangs trying to illegally sell seats for matches.

The New York Times - 2d

Here Comes the Sun: Ralph Fiennes and more

Actor Ralph Fiennes sits down with Martha Teichner to discuss his latest films “Conclave” and “The Return.” Then, Rita Braver meets artist Noah Verrier, known as a “junk food painter,” who paints ...

CBS News - 2d

My wife and I passed on a family wedding due to a ‘no-child’ rule. We’re now attending a friend’s nuptials without our kids. Are we hypocrites?

“My in-laws are coming to watch our 7-year-old daughter and her 2-year-old sister.”

MarketWatch - 2d

O Canada, Come Join Us

Perhaps Trump is not making a threat but offering an opportunity.

The New York Times - 3d

The coming battle between social media and the state

Behind the alignment of X and Meta with Trump is a cold business logic — and a position of weakness rather than strength

Financial Times - 4d

Where Do Your Spices Come From?

Burlap & Barrel, a spice company that sources directly from farms around the world, has become a secret ingredient used by celebrity chefs and home cooks alike.

The New York Times - 4d

Rich opt out of English courts for private divorces

Wealthy couples splitting up increasingly turn to arbitration as streamlined alternative to overburdened traditional route

Financial Times - 4d

Ukraine’s highest profile combat unit to recruit English-speaking soldiers

Azov, a volunteer brigade, plans to form international battalion to boost numbers as Ukraine heads into fourth year of war. The Britons killed fighting for Ukraine against Russia Ukraine’s ...

The Guardian - 4d

How we met: ‘We’re like two pieces of a puzzle clicking together’

Brandon, 28, and Christine, 27, became close friends when they worked together at a Covid testing lab. Now they live in different countries, but make time to continue their friendship. When Brandon ...

The Guardian - 4d

17+ winter essentials we’re eyeing from Reformation’s winter sale

Reformation is currently discounting a handful of seasonal bestsellers, including wool and cashmere sweaters, denim, outerwear, shoes and more.

NBC News - 5d

Ange Postecoglou’s lone crusade to save sanctity of English football

Tottenham manager is wondering why nobody else is standing up to increasing role of technology in game. In Ange Postecoglou’s words, uttered a few weeks back, he is not the Messiah, just a “naughty ...

The Guardian - 5d

English counties weigh election delay to pursue devolution plan

13 councils are considering postponing local polls in May, officials say

Financial Times - 5d

Half of English county councils could ask to delay elections

The councils want to delay votes to explore new plans to redesign local government in England.

BBC News - 5d

Ange questions English 'custodians of game' role

Ange Postecoglou said VAR has changed football more than anything in the last 50 years and English football should protect the sport better as "custodians of the game."

ESPN - 5d

‘We’re done’: owner of Walter White’s house in Breaking Bad puts it on market – for $4m

Modest family home in Albuquerque has a price tag fit for a meth kingpin – but owner Joanne Quintana warns buyers to prepare for hundreds of visitors a day. The modest suburban home used as Walter ...

The Guardian - 6d

I’m 57 with 7-year-old twins and a stay-at-home wife with $0 in her own retirement savings. We’re focused on financial aid for the kids.

“Our only debt is $100,000 left on our mortgage, which should be paid off in nine years.”

MarketWatch - 6d

Jim Cramer looks ahead to Friday's employment data: 'We’re at the mercy of macro numbers'

CNBC's Jim Cramer reviewed Tuesday's market-wide decline.

CNBC - Jan. 7

What comes next for Kamala Harris?

Nii-Quartelai Quartey, author of "Kamala, The Motherland, And Me," joined CBS News to discuss what Kamala Harris will do now as she leaves the vice presidency.

CBS News - Jan. 7

From ‘gestation’ to ‘gentle’: across Europe, why do we talk about parenting in English? | Olga Mecking

I live in the Netherlands and speak several languages. But when I became a mother, I had to learn a whole new vocabulary. For me, becoming a mother was an experience as disorienting and confusing ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Trudeau's era comes to an end

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

What we’re watching: A (presumably) peaceful Jan. 6

Politico - Jan. 6

Indie band English Teacher kick off BBC's Sound of 2025

The Mercury Prize-winning band start the countdown of the BBC's annual list of music's rising stars.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Here Comes the Sun: Paul Mescal and more

Actor Paul Mescal sits down with Seth Doane to discuss his latest film, “Gladiator II.” Then, Lesley Stahl learns how rock climbing can be therapeutic for people with Parkinson’s disease. “Here ...

CBS News - Jan. 5

Elon Musk Calls Out NASA’s Moon Ambitions: ‘We’re Going Straight to Mars’

NASA has plans to return humans to the moon with the Artemis mission—but Elon Musk’s preference for Mars could have influence in the Trump administration.

Wired - Jan. 4

What We’re Watching in 2025

These big questions will define business and policy in the year ahead.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Streeting to unveil extra funding for English hospitals that cut waiting times fastest

Health secretary’s move intended to push NHS leaders to achieve government’s 18-week non-urgent treatment ‘milestone’

Financial Times - Jan. 4

Transcript: Climate change is coming for your Bordeaux

Sonja Hutson talks to Will Schmitt and Susannah Savage

Financial Times - Jan. 3

‘We’re in disbelief’: Parents mourn son killed in New Orleans attack

Following the deadly car-ramming attack in New Orleans, the parents of 25-year-old victim Matthew Tenedorio spoke about their “disbelief” and grief after their son was killed.

NBC News - Jan. 2

What does an America without democracy look like? We’re about to find out.

Whatever you think 2025 will bring, you’re most likely wrong.

The Hill - Jan. 2

The coming American labour market shock

Ignore the Fed’s flip-flop and focus on labour dynamics

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Retrofitting historic English homes is more difficult than it looks

Changing older properties is crucial if the country is to meet its energy efficiency goals