Double lung transplant means couple can dance again

John Canning says he had to rely on oxygen 24 hours a day before he had the operation.

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The late Gwen McCrae brought emotion to dance music like no one else

Spanning deep soul, disco and beyond, McCrae – who has died aged 81 – didn’t get the recognition she deserved for a discography charged with pain and wonder. Rockin’ Chair, 90% of Me Is You, All ...
The Guardian - 1d
British couple in their 70s arrested by Taliban

Peter and Barbie Reynolds were returning to their home in Bamiyan on 1 February when they were detained.
BBC News - 7h
Vatican says the pope now has pneumonia in both lungs. How worrying is that?

Vatican officials said that Pope Francis had developed pneumonia in both lungs, further complicating the pontiff’s recovery
ABC News - 4d
A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad

The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers.
The New York Times - 3d
British couple in their 70s arrested by the Taliban in Afghanistan

Peter and Barbie Reynolds were detained in Bamiyan provice for ‘teaching mothers parenting with children’. The Taliban have arrested a British couple in their 70s for “teaching mothers parenting ...
The Guardian - 9h
What does DOGE's IRS shake-up mean for tax season?

DOGE wants access to filers’ data, and the commerce secretary says Trump wants to scrap the IRS. But filing a return remains mandatory — the earlier the better, tax advisers say.
NBC News - 3d
What Do the Mass IRS Layoffs Mean for Your Business Tax Filings?

The IRS just laid off at least 6,000 employees, which could lead to slower processing times–or lax enforcement.
Inc. - 2d
What Would Trump Taking Control of the USPS Mean for You?

Some reports say Trump plans to take control of the USPS, possibly to privatize it. Here’s what that could mean for businesses and consumers.
Inc. - 2d
What Alphabet's plan to launch a lower-price YouTube product means for the stock

The emphasis on YouTube subscriptions is a key part of the Alphabet story as it diversifies the company away from advertising.
CNBC - 1d
Neighbours cancelled again, two years after revival

The series will finish at the end of 2025, after 40 years and more than 9,000 episodes.
BBC News - 2d
Yahoo Sports AM: Canada beats the USA, again

In today's edition: Canada wins the 4 Nations Face-Off, Wemby's season is over, the Boston three party, MLS' 30th season kicks off, and more.
Yahoo Sports - 2d
Trump again floats unconstitutional third term

The 22nd Amendment limits U.S. presidents to two terms in office, but that hasn't stopped President Trump and his supporters from raising the idea of a third term. Josh Chafetz, professor of law ...
CBS News - 2d
Trump, Again, Chooses Loyalty Over Leadership

The firing of the nation’s top military officer is the latest example of the president prioritizing fealty over sound policy and expertise.
The New York Times - 3h
Woman Who Gave Birth to Another Couple’s Baby Sues I.V.F. Clinic

The woman, a Georgia resident, lost custody of the child she had carried. The in vitro fertilization clinic, Coastal Fertility Specialists, apologized for “an embryo transfer mix-up.”
The New York Times - 4d
Webcam follows bald eagle couple's epic love story

Two bald eagles named Jackie and Shadow in California gained a global social media following. Joy Benedict shows the beloved birds of prey trying for a family again.
CBS News - 1d
Debt and Mental Health: How One Couple Found Help

People who find themselves in financial trouble sometimes consider taking drastic measures when their situation appears hopeless. But there is always a way out.
The New York Times - 17h
Children of UK couple detained in Afghanistan appeal to Taliban for their release

Yahoo News - 10h
China's EV maker XPeng eyes doubling global presence by year's end

Yahoo News - 1d
Johnson’s early double sets Tottenham on way to emphatic win at Ipswich

Some afternoons come like a kick in the teeth. Not only did Ipswich suffer a fourth successive home defeat in a game that never felt as one-sided as the scoreline ultimately suggested but ...
The Guardian - 1d
Marco Asensio double leads Aston Villa to fightback victory over Chelsea

Unai Emery recently graded Aston Villa’s season as a seven out of 10, acknowledging while their progress in Europe has been eye-catching, they badly needed to kick-start their Premier League ...
The Guardian - 1d
Shiffrin fails to make cut as Brignone claims Sestriere giant slalom double

Recovering Shiffrin misses first cut in GS since 2012 Italy’s Brignone wins second straight on home snow Mikaela Shiffrin is not yet competitive in her tentative return to racing in giant ...
The Guardian - 1d
Jubilation for German hard-left party as vote share set to double

Yahoo News - 9h
Conservatives win German election but far-right AfD doubles support

Results show CDU/CSU will be largest party but success of Alternative für Deutschland likely to complicate formation of a government. The conservative opposition has won the most votes in Germany’s ...
The Guardian - 33m
Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, is again spewing lava

Kilauea volcano is shooting lava into the air once again in Hawaii
ABC News - 3d
Tales Of The Shire: A Lord Of The Rings Game Has Been Delayed Again

There's a famous line in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings where Gandalf the Grey explains that a wizard is never late or early. Instead, "he arrives precisely ...
GameSpot - 3d
‘Make Germany Great Again’: How the Trump effect is spreading into Germany

Bolstered by support from Elon Musk and Vice President JD Vance, the AfD party is seeing a surge in support from Germany’s far-right. Amid a widening political divide in the country, support for ...
NBC News - 2d
De'Vondre Campbell on quitting on 49ers: I'm rich and never have to work again

Three months after walking off the field in the middle of a game, Campbell went on a social media rant about it.
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Tesla Is Again Showing Signs It Wants to Sell Cars in India

Bringing showrooms filled with high-end American-made electric vehicles to India would mark a symbolic victory for President Trump’s ally.
The New York Times - 1d
Gaza ceasefire once again in doubt as first phase nears end

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indefinitely delayed the release of what would have been the biggest group of Palestinian prisoners so far
BBC News - 15h
NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds: What does Victor Wembanyama's injury mean to the award race?

The Defensive Player of the Year race just changed drastically with Wembanyama now out for the season
CBS Sports - 3d
How DeepSeek used distillation to train its artificial intelligence model, and what it means for companies such as OpenAI

DeepSeek's sudden emergence has put the AI industry's focus on a technique called distillation.
CNBC - 2d
Couple takes in Senegalese high school basketball player left homeless by private school closure

Ama Sow, a young boy from Senegal, West Africa, had dreams of playing basketball in America. A private high school in Pittsburgh sponsored him, but then went out of business, leaving Sow homeless. ...
CBS News - 2d
Josh Campbell scores double as spirited Hibs record rare win over Celtic

Hibernian did what Bayern Munich could not as Josh Campbell’s first-half double earned David Gray’s in-form side a stirring 2-1 home win over Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic.. Celtic were ...
The Guardian - 1d
Newcastle hold off Nottingham Forest as Isak double edges seven-goal thriller

Anyone doubting the determination of Eddie Howe and Nuno Espírito Santo to take their players on grand tours of Europe next season will have changed their minds after watching this.. When the final ...
The Guardian - 10h
Can I Fire Someone For Being Racist?

I did, and I’d do it again.
Inc. - 3d
Can Europe afford to defend itself without the US?

Also in this newsletter: The EU’s peace offering in Trump’s trade war
Financial Times - 2d
This is the year the Oscars found God – but can they keep the faith?

From Conclave to The Brutalist to A Real Pain, films about religion are unusually well represented at the Academy Awards – some with decidedly unorthodox themes • Warning: contains spoilers . ...
The Guardian - 2d
Need a New Roof Fast? This Company Can Help

Two industry outsiders say they’re the first to bring the roof-buying process online.
Inc. - 2d
How Expert Advisors Can Drive Innovation and Trust

Scientific advisory boards can be a huge competitive advantage for innovative tech companies. Here’s how my business has benefited.
Inc. - 1d