A Second Tree of Life Could Wreak Havoc Scientists Warn

‘Nuclear bomb’ ruling on car finance could spur UK bank deals

Consolidation is back on the agenda for industry as bankers eye more mergers and acquisitions

Financial Times - 2d

Private equity could lift UK property out of the bargain basement

There is not much to impede the assault by nimble buyout firms

Financial Times - 2d

Appreciation: Playwright Athol Fugard proved the pen could be mightier than the sword

An appreciation of South African playwright Athol Fugard, whose plays that bore witness to the cruelty of apartheid, including 'Blood Knot,' 'Boesman and Lena,' 'A Lesson From Aloes' and 'My ...

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Could Disrupt St. Louis’s Growth Strategy

Shrinking cities have tried to stabilize their populations with foreign-born residents. The strategy was working, until the inauguration.

The New York Times - 2d

Nail-biter spending vote could hinge on Trump-district Democrats

Centrist Democrats are keeping them guessing. Heading into Tuesday’s vote to fund the federal government, almost a dozen House Democrats in Trump-won districts have yet to reveal if they’ll join ...

The Hill - 1d

Lego Could Make A Big Change To Future Video Games

According to the CEO of The Lego Group, the company may begin developing some video games internally. Niels Christiansen, who has been Lego's CEO since 2017, said in an interview that the company ...

GameSpot - 1d

Medieval ring found in Norfolk field could sell for £18k

The retired firefighter says he was left "amazed" when he spotted some gold glistening in the mud.

BBC News - 1d

How Elon Musk's Trump support could hurt — or help — Tesla

Elon Musk is both the CEO of the largest U.S. EV maker and the right-hand-man to President Donald Trump. Bears say it's a disaster for Tesla, bulls say a boon.

CNBC - 1d

Tariffs on China could raise wedding dress prices for American brides

American brides are facing the impact of the trade war, as tariffs on imports from China threaten to raise the cost of wedding gowns. Janet Shamlian reports.

CBS News - 21h

What Products Could Europe Levy in Retaliation to Trump’s Tariffs?

The European Union wants to force the United States to the negotiating table with retaliatory tariffs on a range of American products, including some from Republican strongholds.

The New York Times - 9h

China could literally rewrite history using AI — and control the future

This isn’t just another policy debate — it’s a defining moment that will shape global discourse and the balance of power for decades to come. The technology we allow to thrive will either spread ...

The Hill - 7h

Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest could be telling blow in the Philippines’ dynastic feud

Former president was surrendered to The Hague amid a row between his family and that of the current president. Few expected things to move so quickly. Supporters of the Philippines’ former ...

The Guardian - 5h

How could Putin respond to US-Ukraine ceasefire plan?

The Kremlin is weighing its options following the US-Ukraine proposal for a 30-day ceasefire.

BBC News - 5h

Rubio Says a Cease-Fire in Ukraine Could Happen in ‘Days’ if Russia Agrees

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said top diplomats from the Group of 7 allies meeting in Canada should focus on ending the war. And he shrugged off President Trump’s threats to annex Canada.

The New York Times - 4h

Are Schools Succeeding? Education Department Cuts Could Make It Hard to Know

At least 800 education department research employees and outside partners have lost jobs. The cuts will decimate research and data collection.

The New York Times - 37m

‘Don’t get your operation on a Thursday,’ this hospital expert warned. Here’s his plan to lower costs and save lives.

Eugene Litvak has a proven way to improve U.S. hospitals. If only they’d let him.

MarketWatch - 4d

Experts warn against dangerous misconception about rising cost of groceries — here's what you need to know

Yahoo News - 3d

NSW and Queensland floods update: BoM defends forecasts after claim coastal community not properly warned

Bureau urged to review its systems after Fraser Coast mayor says Hervey Bay was pelted with 260mm of rain after being told it was not in firing line. Ex-Cyclone Alfred LIVE: latest news and ...

The Guardian - 2d

I was crying, anxious, exhausted – why did no one warn me about the new-pet blues?

After weeks of looking forward to getting a cat, I was shocked at how miserable I was with Leo on the scene. But many cat and dog owners struggle to cope. As I sat on the sofa with my sister, my ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump 'an agent of chaos and confusion,' economists warn — but a U.S. recession isn't in the cards yet

Economists say Trump is proving to be an "agent of chaos" with his unpredictable trade tariff policies but a downturn isn't in the cards just yet.

CNBC - 2d

ACLU warns pro-Palestinian activist’s arrest meant ‘to intimidate and chill speech’ – live

Trump says Ice took the Palestinian student protester into custody after his executive order. Trump calls arrest of Palestinian activist ‘first of many to come’ Outrage after Ice detains ...

The Guardian - 2d

Roomba vacuum maker iRobot warns it may go bust, sending stock down 30%

After its latest financial figures were worse than forecast, the company said there’s “substantial doubt” it can survive another 12 months.

MarketWatch - 4h

Legacy of weight-loss pioneer remembered

Margaret Miles-Bramwell's colleagues remember her life and legacy ahead of her funeral on Monday.

BBC News - 3d

How a refugee turned trauma into triumph

A refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo escaped amid tragedy and violence to build a new life in the U.S.

CBS News - 2d

The Persians — Sanam Mahloudji’s moving, madcap saga of women in exile

A relentlessly entertaining exploration of Iranian-American immigrant life, longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction

Financial Times - 1d

Balloon Art You Won’t Find at a Children’s Birthday Party

DJ Morrow’s creations, inspired by his own emotional life, can disturb as much as they delight.

The New York Times - 1d

5 secrets to living a long, happy life with no regrets from 100-year-old sisters: 'I don’t think of anything as ordinary—everything is a miracle'

Shirley Hodes, 108, and Ruth Sweedler, 105, called "the oldest living pair of sisters in the USA," passed away this winter. They set an example for how to live well.

CNBC - 2d

A Second Tree of Life Could Wreak Havoc Scientists Warn

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