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UK politicians should use ‘disappearing messages’ on devices, says GCHQ
Fresh guidance from a branch of the signals intelligence agency comes after government blames China for cyber attacksFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Chinese leader Xi issues a positive message at a meeting with US business leaders as ties improve
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for closer trade ties with the U.S. during a meeting with top American business leaders in BeijingABC News - World - China -
Australian freed after spending 30 hours in drain
The man said he had gotten stuck while looking for his phone, but police say he fled a crime scene.BBC News - Top stories - Australia -
Man rescued after 36 hours in stormwater drain in Brisbane’s Kangaroo Point allegedly evaded police
Queensland police allege man helped out of drain by firefighters on Monday was a passenger in a car involved in two crashes on Sunday. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or ...The Guardian - World -
You Texted? I Hadn’t Noticed.
“Do Not Disturb” mode lets smartphone users silence notifications — and signals that they may take a while to respond.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Redefining Your Banking Relationship
Banking is a partnership, not a transaction. And it can help Black women overcome systemic financial hurdles.Inc. - Business -
A turning point in central banking
Last week’s monetary policy moves mark a shift away from strict inflation targetingFinancial Times - World -
Judge in Spain orders Telegram messaging service to be blocked
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Court lifts block on Telegram message service in Spain
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Barclays bank payments restored after outage
The bank has apologised as some customers experienced issues with payments into and out of accounts.BBC News - Top stories -
Kate 'will be thrilled' with messages of support, Queen says
Queen Camilla spoke to well-wishers five days after the Princess of Wales revealed her cancer diagnosis.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Maryland governor calls for 'full accountability' in bridge collapse
Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) on Wednesday called for “full accountability” following the collapse of the Francis Key Scott Bridge in Baltimore that left six people presumed dead. Moore said on CNN there "needs to be a full and thorough ...The Hill - Politics -
Queen says Kate 'will be thrilled' with children's messages
The Queen thanked two girls at a farmers' market for making signs for Catherine, Princess of Wales.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
King tells of 'great sadness' at missing Maundy service
He is not attending public events while he has treatment for cancer but recorded a message instead.BBC News - Top stories -
What the Apple Antitrust Suit Means for the Future of Messaging
This week, we talk about the US Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Apple, and how its outcome—whether Apple wins or loses—might change how we text each other.Wired - Tech - Apple -
Dundee Utd draw as Partick win in Championship
Follow live radio and text coverage of Saturday's SPFL matches.BBC News - Top stories -
Reaction as England beaten by Brazil after Endrick winner
Follow live text & radio commentary as England host Brazil at Wembley in a friendly at Wembley.BBC News - Top stories - Brazil -
U.S. military drains fuel from tank facility that leaked fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water
The U.S. military said it’s finished draining million of gallons of fuel from an underground fuel tank complex in Hawaii that poisoned 6,000 people.NBC News - Top stories -
Using a new stat to find undervalued 2024 starting pitchers
Eric Samulski uses the new Str-ICR stat to find potential starting pitcher value.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
British Conservative Ad About London Crime Used New York Footage
An ad for the British Conservative mayoral candidate showed terrified commuters running. But they were not in London. They were in Penn Station, responding to false reports of gunfire in 2017.The New York Times - World - New York -
'Our faulty new-build leaves us feeling unsafe'
Homeowners describe lengthy and stressful battles with developers to get the homes they paid for.BBC News - Top stories -
The White House Puts New Guardrails on Government Use of AI
Vice President Kamala Harris says new rules for government AI deployments, including a requirement that algorithms are checked for bias, will “put the public interest first.”Wired - Tech -
New Zealand joins the US and the UK in alleging it was targeted by China-backed cyberespionage
New Zealand says hackers linked to the Chinese government targeted its Parliament in 2021ABC News - Tech - United Kingdom -
Support for legal abortion hits new high among US voters: Fox News poll
A record 59 percent of surveyed Americans believe abortion should be legal, according to a new Fox News poll published Wednesday, as the Supreme Court argued over whether abortion pills should be outlawed, and GOP politicians consider support for ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
National Guard soldier surprised at graduation by special message from deployed son
As the mom of a soldier and an active-duty Tennessee National Guard soldier herself, Jennifer Duggin knows that serving sometimes means missing big life events. That’s why she was moved to tears when her deployed son appeared on the big screen at ...NBC News - Top stories -
Independent Games Festival starts with sober message on game industry layoffs
The Independent Games Festival opened on a sober note in recognition of layoffs in the game industry.VentureBeat - Tech -
Princess of Wales ‘enormously touched’ by messages of support after cancer diagnosis
Kensington Palace says Catherine and Prince William are ‘extremely moved by the public’s warmth and support’. The Princess of Wales and her husband, Prince William, have been “enormously touched” by the messages of support received since she ...The Guardian - World -
William and Kate 'enormously touched by the kind messages' following princess's cancer diagnosis
The Prince and Princess of Wales were thankful and “enormously touched” by the kind messages from the public this week after the British Royal Family announced Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis on Friday. Middleton said she began radiotherapy for ...The Hill - Politics -
UK ‘slow to hold China to account’ for cyber-attacks against MPs and voters
As deputy PM expected to impose sanctions, head of international alliance says ministers have taken years to respond. The UK government has been too slow to respond to cyber-attacks by China, the head of an international group of parliamentarians ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
DeSantis signs bill banning social media accounts for kids under 14
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a bill Monday that bans children younger than 14 years from holding social media accounts in the Sunshine State. The legislation also requires 14- and 15-year-olds to obtain parental approval to hold accounts ...The Hill - Politics -
Kate Middleton's cancer announcement brings messages of concern, support
Catherine, Princess of Wales, has an undisclosed form of cancer. She announced the news online after months of speculation about her health and whereabouts.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
DeSantis Signs Social Media Bill Barring Accounts for Children Under 14
A new Florida law also requires apps like TikTok and Snapchat to obtain a parent’s consent before giving accounts to 14- and 15-year-olds.The New York Times - Business -
Israeli Soldier’s Video Undercuts Medic’s Account of Sexual Assault
Kibbutz residents concluded that two sisters killed on Oct. 7 were not victims of sexual violence.The New York Times - World - Israel -
With 4 Words, Boeing’s CEO Just Taught a Powerful Lesson in Accountability
Dave Calhoun says he'll step down at the end of the year. His email to employees should be required reading.Inc. - Business -
Biden travels to North Carolina with message that he has ‘delivered for the South’
President Biden is set to travel on Tuesday to North Carolina to argue that he has delivered for the South on issues from jobs, lowering costs, and reproductive rights. The president’s visit comes as the campaign has focused on North Carolina as a ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
UK accounting watchdog warns he is ‘sheriff for only half the county’
Richard Moriarty criticises ‘serious gaps’ in regulatory toolkit of Financial Reporting CouncilFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
12 best high-yield savings accounts with no fees to open now
High-yield savings accounts can offer rates that outpace inflation without extra fees. Here are 12 options to consider.CBS News - Top stories -
Savings account interest forecast for spring 2024: Here's what experts predict
Rates on savings accounts are high now but will they stay elevated in the months to come? Here's what to know.CBS News - Top stories -
King Charles III in Easter message calls for kindness after cancer diagnosis
King Charles III shared a message Thursday calling for kindness and friendship “in a time of need,” after he and Kate, the Princess of Wales, were both diagnosed with cancer. In a pre-recorded message filmed in mid-March from Buckingham Palace ...The Hill - Politics - United Kingdom -
Britain's King Charles praises 'hand of friendship' in an Easter message
U.K.'s King Charles III, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, praised people who "extend the hand of friendship, especially in a time of need," in a recorded message aired at the ancient Maundy Thursday church service.NBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom