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'The rubbish is alive': Rats feast as Birmingham bin workers strike
An indefinite strike by bin collectors starts in Birmingham, affecting more than 1.2 million people.BBC News - 3d -
Trump says Education Dept. shouldn't handle student loans: 'Not their business'
It's a major challenge to the Trump administration's plans to dismantle the Education Department: How to transfer the loan accounts of over 40 million people.CNBC - 3d -
Changing US law keeps victims’ families – and people on death row – waiting decades for closure
Marcia Fulton has waited 37 years for David Wood to be executed for her daughter’s murder, but lawyers who believe he’s innocent keep filing appeals. Two months ago, Marcia Fulton received a knock ...The Guardian - 4d -
Despite Rising Inflation, Restaurants Are Having a Big Winter
January and February are usually the doldrums for dining, but Americans have been eating out, and spending, with gusto.The New York Times - 6d -
Cowboys re-sign All-Pro returner KaVontae Turpin to three-year, $18 million contract
Turpin earned two Pro Bowl selections and a 2024 first-team All-Pro nod for his work as a returner in his first three yearsCBS Sports - 3d -
Shohei Ohtani and four other Japanese players come home to start the MLB season
It's only two games to start the Major League Baseball season — the World Series-champion Dodgers against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Tokyo Dome. For the record, the MLB ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Sources: Ford opts to stay in L.A., but with Rams
Defensive lineman Poona Ford and the Rams have agreed to a three-year deal worth just under $30 million with $17 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN.ESPN - 4d -
The US Postal Service helped build the Black middle class. Trump could end that legacy
Trump is expected to privatize the USPS, where Black people make up 29% of the staff, and cut down on the number of jobs. In recent weeks, the fate of the United States Postal Service (USPS) , a ...The Guardian - 3d -
Rodgers sees 'no great change' in Ferguson's Rangers
Brendan Rodgers sees "a lot of the same traits" in Rangers under Barry Ferguson with his side "hungry" to put right the city bragging rights after Celtic's 3-0 January defeat to the side then led ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Internet shutdowns at record high in Africa as access ‘weaponised’
More governments seeking to keep millions of people offline amid conflicts, protests and political instability. Digital blackouts reached a record high in 2024 in Africa as more governments sought ...The Guardian - 5d -
What Saquon Barkley's career year, record raise means for free agent RBs
Barkley became the league's highest-paid RB two years after he was franchise-tagged for $10.1 million.ESPN - 5d -
Jets reach $40M deal with QB Fields, sources say
QB Justin Fields and the Jets have agreed on a two-year, $40 million deal that includes $30M guaranteed.ESPN - 3d -
Watch: At sea taking a closer look at 'blistered and burnt' oil tanker
While at least two million litres of jet fuel are in the water, there is some positive news.BBC News - 2d -
The Extreme Weather Conditions That Drove the Carolina Wildfires
The wildifires in the Carolinas have followed months of whiplash weather—drought, followed by hurricane-fueled floods, and then more drought.Wired - 6d -
Jack Quaid on transforming rare condition into a superpower in "Novocaine"
Jack Quaid stars as a man who can't feel pain in "Novocaine," an action thriller hitting theaters Friday.CBS News - 1d -
Putin sets tough conditions for Ukraine ceasefire
Russian president indicates Moscow is unwilling to drop maximalist demandsFinancial Times - 1d -
Putin sets out conditions for Ukraine ceasefire
The Russian president agrees fighting must end, but calls for the removal of the "root causes" of the war he launched.BBC News - 16h -
Alzheimer's Association pairs up with New Mexico in US pilot program to raise awareness
New Mexico has paired up with the Alzheimer’s Association in a pilot U.S. initiative aimed at raising awareness about a disease that affects several million people in the countryABC News - 1d -
Science Amid Chaos: What Worked During the Pandemic? What Failed?
As the coronavirus spread, researchers worldwide scrambled to find ways to keep people safe. Some efforts were misguided. Others saved millions of lives.The New York Times - 2h -
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 - 6d -
Schumer says Democrats will block GOP funding bill, raising shutdown alert
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to pass the House-approved deal to fund the government.ABC News - 1d -
Trump threatens Europe with 200 percent tariff on wine, Champagne
President Trump on Thursday threatened to put a hefty 200 percent tariff on wine and Champagne coming in from Europe if the European Union (EU) does not remove a tariff on whisky. “The European ...The Hill - 1d -
Government to tighten law on online suicide drugs
Two young people from Southampton died after taking substances suggested by pro-suicide forums.BBC News - 3d -
Trump puts pressure on Zelensky ahead of Saudi Arabia talks
Presented by GE Aerospace {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Heading into Jeddah talks, Trump puts pressure on Zelensky President Trump is inflicting ...The Hill - 3d -
Former MTV host Matt Pinfield says he's recovering from stroke
The former VJ told the Hollywood Reporter that he "intends to come back swinging" after two months in a coma.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Cowboys pulling a skier on a rope: is skijoring the most extreme winter sport ever?
In skijoring, competitors ski or snowboard while being pulled by horses at full gallop. It’s dizzying and dangerous – but for these athletes, it’s not their first rodeo. At first, the crowd seems ...The Guardian - 1d -
Sources: Vikes keep RB Jones with $20M deal
Running back Aaron Jones is re-signing with the Vikings on a two-year, $20 million deal that includes $13 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.ESPN - 4d -
Book Review: ‘Careless People,’ by Sarah Wynn-Williams
“Careless People,” a memoir by a former Facebook executive, portrays feckless company leaders cozying up to authoritarian regimes.The New York Times - 4d -
A fire at a homeless shelter in Brazil kills 4 people
Authorities in Brazil say four people are dead after a fire at a shelter for the homeless in the country's southeastABC News - 4d -
Liberty's Breanna Stewart undergoes knee surgery, set to return for training camp
Liberty star and two-time WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart went under the knife on Thursday but her availability for the upcoming season is not in doubt.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Scotland 35-29 Wales: Six Nations rugby union – live
Six Nations updates, 4.45pm GMT game at Murrayfield Sign up for our newsletter, The Breakdown | And mail Lee 8 mins. It’s the turn of Wales to have some phases, mostly around halfway with ...The Guardian - 6d -
Colombia's defense minister vows to recover 29 kidnapped law enforcement officers
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To Free Hit or not in gameweek 29? FPL tips & team of week
With four teams blanking in Fantasy Premier League this week, it might be time to use your Free Hit chip, writes Thomas Woods.BBC News - 1d -
🤖 AI vs Humans: Predicting the results of Premier League Matchday 29
Let us know your predictions in the comments!Last time out, we pitted our special guest - DJ Nathan Dawe - against an AI to see who could most accurately predict the results of Premier League ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
US puts Putin in hot seat with Ukraine ceasefire proposal
Presented by GE Aerospace — {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security PRESENTED BY The Big Story US puts Putin in hot seat with Ukraine ceasefire proposal The United States ...The Hill - 1d -
Ethiopia's Tigray regional govt appeals for help after fighters seize key towns
The interim government of Ethiopia’s Tigray region has appealed for the Ethiopian federal government to intervene after a faction of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front seized control of two major ...ABC News - 1d -
The disturbing case of a Tantric yoga guru and his followers
Under the guise of spiritual leadership, Gregorian Bivolaru allegedly exploited hundreds of people through an international network of yoga camps and retreats. Now he’s awaiting trial, accused of ...The Guardian - 5d -
Friday Briefing
Vladimir Putin’s conditions for a cease-fire.The New York Times - 16h -
Giants pitcher Logan Webb's throwback style could be a useful lesson for baseball's future
Webb has led the NL in innings pitched the past two seasons while putting up strong numbers. For starting pitchers who want to return to the days when durability and innings mattered most, Webb is ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7 -
Bitcoin falls to November low under $80,000 on heightened recession fears
Bitcoin slipped under the $80,000 level on Monday, dragged by the continued selling pressure in the equities market.CNBC - 4d