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Civil Service reforms will be radical, minister vows
Measures including linking the pay of senior civil servants to performance are expected to be unveiled this week.BBC News - 2d -
3 things HELOC borrowers should watch for now
Both existing and prospective HELOC borrowers should be closely monitoring these three factors right now.CBS News - 3h -
Unions on alert as Labour prepares to unveil ‘Trumpian’ plan for civil service
Performance-related pay, exit process for poor performers and more digitalisation among proposed measures intended to revolutionise Whitehall. Highly controversial plans to revolutionise Whitehall ...The Guardian - 2d -
There’s only one thing in Mark Carney’s in-tray: Trump
Canada’s incoming prime minister warns the US president’s tariffs threaten the ‘greatest crisis of our generation’. When Mark Carney becomes Canada’s prime minister later this week, a list of ...The Guardian - 1d -
What one Finnish church learned from creating a service almost entirely with AI
St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Helsinki has held the first church service in Finland created mostly by artificial intelligenceABC News - 3d -
State Reforms + the State of Reform
We look at plans for a civil service shake-up and at division in Reform UK.BBC News - 2d -
Received an audit letter from the IRS? Do these 3 things now
It's never fun to get this type of letter from the IRS, but there are steps you can take to resolve the situation.CBS News - 22h -
As Catholics Gather for Jubilee, Just One Thing Is Missing: Francis
For the faithful who have descended on Rome for an event that comes every 25 years, the absence of the pope has been especially deeply felt.The New York Times - 4d -
Bills quarterback Allen agrees record £255m contract extension
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen agrees a new contract extension until 2030 worth up to a reported $330m (£255m) that will make him one of the highest paid players in NFL history.BBC News - 1d -
Migrant deported in chains: 'No-one will go to US illegally now'
Indian deportee tells BBC about his risky journey and how Trump’s tactics are spreading fear.BBC News - 2d -
Corhen, Cummings lead Pittsburgh in 93-67 rout of Boston College in regular-season finale
Cameron Corhen and Brandin Cummings each scored 16 points as Pittsburgh snapped a four-game losing streak with a 93-67 rout of Boston College in the regular-season finaleABC News - 2d -
WATCH: Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal dominates Benfica with goal and assist in Champions League first half
He's only 17, but Lamine Yamal is fast becoming one of the best players, of any age, in the worldCBS Sports - 1h -
Champions League returns Tuesday as PSG head to Liverpool looking to overturn a one-goal deficit
Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, things just got even harder for Leverkusen as they chase Bayern MunichCBS Sports - 1d -
Waymo expands its robotaxi service again, this time to parts of Silicon Valley
With the expansion, Waymo will now take passengers around Mountain View, Los Altos, Palo Alto and parts of Sunnyvale, California.CNBC - 4h -
Amazon is now testing AI-aided dubbing for some movies and series on Prime
Amazon is testing artificial intelligence-aided dubbing for select movies and shows offered on its Prime streaming serviceABC News - 5d -
One killed in largest Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, authorities say
At least 91 drones descended on Russian capital, forcing flights and train services to be suspended. Ukraine targeted Moscow early on Tuesday in what authorities said was its largest ever drone ...The Guardian - 13h -
On the Run, a Hit Man Gives One Last Confession
Edgar Matobato says he killed again and again for former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. Now he’s trying to stay alive to testify.The New York Times - 14h -
2025 NFL free agency: Haason Reddick, Buccaneers agree to one-year, $14 million deal, per report
Reddick is on his way to TampaCBS Sports - 1d -
Trump says TikTok deal is in the works. Here's where things stand with the company
In less than a month, TikTok could have one or a few new owners, be banned again, or simply receive another reprieve to continue operating in the U.S. Questions about the fate of the popular app ...ABC News - 3h -
He Was Once a Covert Taliban Operative. Now He’s the Friendly Taxman.
Abdul Qahar Ghorbandi, head of Afghanistan’s Taxpayers Services Directorate, has the hard job of raising money in an impoverished country hobbled by international sanctions.The New York Times - 2d -
One of Wall Street’s biggest bulls now says a flash crash can’t be ruled out
Ed Yardeni says a bear market for stocks may already be underway, and a “flash crash” can’t be ruled out.MarketWatch - 1d -
Vikings, Pro Bowl CB Byron Murphy Jr. agree to $66M deal
Murphy made his first Pro Bowl in 2024 and is now awarded with a significant pay raise after earning a total of $27 million over the first five seasons of his career.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Keir Starmer’s poll ratings leap after Trump withdraws support for Ukraine
Around 30% of voters say they prefer Labour for dealing with ‘allies against threats to the UK’ in boost to party leader. Keir Starmer’s approval ratings have shot up since Donald Trump returned to ...The Guardian - 2d -
GHD’s Chronos Max Review: High Tech, Not High Heat
This new wide-plate straightening iron has only one temperature setting, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.Wired - 2d -
Virgin Group looks to raise £700mn to fund Eurostar rival
Richard Branson’s group is one of several planning a new cross-Channel serviceFinancial Times - 2d -
Tackle Morgan Moses, Patriots reportedly agree on 3-year, $24 million deal
Moses, 34, played right tackle for the Jets last season and will now protect second-year quarterback Drake Maye.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
The Week: Is Starmer’s Trump Strategy Working?
Adam, Chris, Caitríona and James discuss the week.BBC News - 4d -
South Dakota pushes labels for political deepfake videos ahead of elections
South Dakota lawmakers have approved legislation that would impose criminal and civil penalties on those who try to use unlabeled deepfakes to influence voters in the state, with the law now ...The Hill - 4h -
The clock is ticking on the TikTok ban — will the US champion freedom or protectionism?
Lucrative as it is for Big Tech, the U.S. must fight the urge of using its enemies’ tactics: Defending democracy is the one thing that banning TikTok will not do.The Hill - 5h -
‘We can’t wait’: Scotland’s Townsend relishing France test after win over Wales
Scotland hang on to beat Wales 35-29 at Murrayfield Townsend: ‘France is the toughest fixture in world rugby’ After dominating yet another match without maximising the return on the scoreboard, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Derbyshire people fight to save ruined manor that held Mary, Queen of Scots
Wingfield Manor is part-managed by English Heritage, but has fallen into a state of disrepair. At various points in history it has been a prison for Mary, Queen of Scots, a battleground in the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Uganda deploys special forces to South Sudan to protect the government as fears of civil war grow
Uganda has deployed an unknown number of troops to South Sudan in a bid to protect the fragile government of President Salva Kiir as a tense rivalry with his deputy threatens a return to civil war ...ABC News - 10h -
DE Reddick reaches deal with Bucs, sources say
Defensive end Haason Reddick has agreed to terms on a one-year deal for $14 million, including $12 million guaranteed, with the Buccaneers.ESPN - 6h -
Tanker carrying jet fuel for US Navy struck by container ship in North Sea
UK emergency services tackle huge fire after Solong ploughs into Stena Immaculate with one crew member missingFinancial Times - 20h -
Starmer says benefit system unfair and indefensible
Some Labour MPs urge ministers to tackle the "crisis of economic inactivity", while others oppose cuts.BBC News - 6h -
What is wrong with Arsenal finishing second? Maybe the answer is: nothing | Barney Ronay
No new striker, too many injuries, too intense – the supposed fatal flaws in Mikel Arteta’s team ignore their consistent success. One of the problems with sport, imported from heartwarming mid-90s ...The Guardian - 3d -
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick says "it remains to be seen" if GOP can pass bill to avoid shutdown
Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi, who is one of the bipartisan co-chairs of the House Problem Solvers Caucus, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he will be voting against the continuing ...CBS News - 2d -
Face the Nation: Fitzpatrick, Suozzi, Hill
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi, who is one of the bipartisan co-chairs of the House Problem Solvers Caucus, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret ...CBS News - 1d -
Major AI market share shift revealed: DALL-E plummets 80% as Black Forest Labs dominates 2025 data
New data reveals dramatic AI market share shifts in 2025 as Black Forest Labs and DeepSeek challenge OpenAI and Google's dominance.VentureBeat - 23h -
D.C. Mayor calls out ‘$1.1 billion problem’ in House GOP stopgap plan
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) on Monday sounded alarm over what she described as a "$1.1 billion problem" in a plan rolled out by House Republicans to keep the government funded beyond ...The Hill - 17h