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Welsh tourist held in US was chained like Hannibal Lecter, says family
Becky Burke's parents say her legs, waist and hands were secured by US immigration officers.BBC News - 11h -
Nvidia to spend hundreds of billions on US supply chain, says chief
Jensen Huang’s pledge follows onshoring plans by other tech companies as Trump trade policies ripple through industryFinancial Times - 15h -
March Madness 2025 mystery solved: Why Louisville's James Scott wears Hannibal Lecter-style mask
James Scott didn't miss a single game after a gruesome injury forced him to don a mask on the court.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
British tourist missing after Thailand boat fire
Alexandra Clarke, 26, from London, was on a diving boat with 15 other tourists, local officials say.BBC News - 3d -
Israeli tourist and homestay host gang-raped in India, police say
The two women were reportedly stargazing with three male tourists near a lake in Hampi, Karnataka, when they were attacked.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
German Tourists Detained for Weeks, Then Deported From U.S.
Amid President Trump’s border crackdown, German news media have closely followed the treatment of two tourists who say they tried to enter the United States legally.The New York Times - 6d -
German tourists’ ordeal reportedly ending as they are returned from US detention
Jessica Brösche to join Lucas Sielaff, who is reported to have returned to Germany on 6 March. A German tourist detained by US immigration authorities is due to be deported back to Germany on ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Neuroscience Says You Can Rewire Your Brain to Handle Conflict Like a Pro With These 5 Techniques
These brain hacks help us handle disagreements like an expert.Inc. - 9h -
Iran releases French tourist held since 2022
Olivier Grondeau, 34, was arrested on security charges, which his family have always denied.BBC News - 10h -
Government offers Amess family 'glimmer of hope'
The family of the murdered MP say they still feel betrayed but are hopeful of answers.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
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 - Mar. 9 -
Nintendo Used to Operate a Taxi Company and, Allegedly, a Chain of ‘Love Hotels’
One of the most prolific makers of video games and cards took innovation by iteration to an extreme.Inc. - 5d -
Drag star The Vivienne died after taking ketamine, family says
The RuPaul's Drag Race winner's family wants to raise awareness and bring something positive from the "complete tragedy".BBC News - 3d -
Harvard says tuition will be free for families making $200K or less
The expansion will enable approximately 86% of U.S. families to qualify for Harvard College’s financial aid, the college said.ABC News - 3d -
Central London van crash victim was a beautiful soul, her family says
Aalia's family have paid tribute to her, calling her a "beautiful soul", after her death on Tuesday.BBC News - 3h -
Avoid the White Lotus effect: Thailand travel without the tourists
The country is no stranger to pop-culture fuelled overtourism. But behind the scenes there are islands, wild places and temples to explore. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Much ...The Guardian - 3d -
British tourist detained in US after visa mix-up returns to UK – reports
Images broadcast of Rebecca Burke’s arrival at Heathrow after her release from immigration detention centre . A British woman detained in the US for three weeks because of a visa mix-up has ...The Guardian - 2d -
Stop saying ‘I think’—to sound confident and influence people, use this ‘subtle but powerful’ swap
Minimizing language like "I think" can "dilute your credibility," says communication expert Lorraine K. Lee, author of "Unforgettable Presence."CNBC - 3d -
'Harassed and humiliated' - family sues Boeing over whistleblower death
John Barnett's family say he was subjected to harassment and humiliation after he raised safety concerns.BBC News - 2h -
Trump and Putin expected to speak this week about ceasefire terms, envoy says
Steve Witkoff says US discussions with Russian president ‘positive’ and ‘solution-based’ and leaders likely to speak. Donald Trump ’s envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday that he expected the US ...The Guardian - 4d -
Entire families reportedly killed in fighting in north-west Syria, UN says
Human rights commissioner calls for investigation into ‘extremely disturbing’ attacks in Latakia province. The UN has condemned what it called “extremely disturbing” reports of entire families ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Austria's new government is stopping family reunions immediately for migrants
The new Austrian government says it has decided to immediately stop family reunion procedures for migrants because the country is no longer able to absorb newcomers adequatelyABC News - Mar. 12 -
Majority of Americans have used AI models like ChatGPT: Survey
A majority of Americans have used ChatGPT-like artificial intelligence (AI) models according to a new survey. In the survey from Elon University’s Imagining the Digital Future Center, 52 percent ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
‘Baby jails’ and first steps behind bars: Trump’s immigration agenda embraces family detention again
As the US ramps up enforcement, scenes of family separation and despair from Trump’s first term are repeated. The United States has resumed placing immigrant families in detention, re-embracing ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Shut vile death video site, families say, as Ofcom gets new powers
Families want a website showing deaths of their loved ones to be taken down, as the online regulator gets new powers.BBC News - 3d -
Trump administration ‘villainizes’ immigrant families with misleading directive on food aid
Experts warn new memo could deter families from accessing food assistance, despite no changes to eligibility rules. The Trump administration is now using popular anti-hunger programs, including ...The Guardian - 8h -
Von der Leyen says €150bn defence loans should be spent in Europe
Funds to be used on weapons from EU and like-minded European nations such as UK, Norway and SwitzerlandFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
As Trump menaces us in Canada, we have a question for Britain: when will you stand up to him? | Jennifer Welsh
The UK has long benefited from its Commonwealth. Though we will take steps to ensure our survival, the silence from London is deafening. David Lammy thought he was reassuring Canadians . During ...The Guardian - 2d -
FirstFT: Nvidia to spend billions in US as it shifts chip supply chain from Asia
Also in today’s newsletter, the Fed cuts its 2025 growth forecast and how Jeff Bezos made peace with MagaFinancial Times - 7h -
‘Feels like home’: Brooke Fletcher excited to extend family ties to Chicago White Sox as part of broadcast team
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The past month has felt like a full-circle moment for Brooke Fletcher. As a new member of the Chicago White Sox broadcast team, Fletcher has been at camp gearing up for the ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Whole families dead in recent Syria violence, says UN
The UN human rights office has verified the killing of 111 civilians in the coastal region, but says the actual figure is far higher.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
China raises state funding for strategic minerals amid US trade war
Authorities increase subsidies for exploration and mining to shore up high-tech supply chainFinancial Times - 14h -
Chain-of-experts (CoE): A lower-cost LLM framework that increases efficiency and accuracy
Chain-of-experts chains LLM experts in a sequence, outperforming mixture-of-experts (MoE) with lower memory and compute costs.VentureBeat - Mar. 10 -
What happens to gift cards when a chain like Forever 21 or Joann closes stores? Here’s what shoppers can do.
Fabrics giant Joann is closing, and the store has stopped taking gift cards — upsetting many customers. Here’s what shoppers should know.MarketWatch - 1d -
‘Startup Nation’ Groups Say They’re Meeting Trump Officials to Push for Deregulated ‘Freedom Cities’
The architects of projects like Próspera are drafting legislation to create US cities that would be free from federal regulations.Wired - Mar. 7 -
German national with U.S. green card detained at ICE facility, family says
Fabian Schmidt was arrested and interrogated at the Boston airport, according to his mother and partner. They say they do not know why he is being held in an ICE facility.NBC News - 3d -
1 Word Explains Why Your Robot Co-Worker Looks Kind of Human: Trust
A new study say it’s easier for people to work alongside robots if they look a little like us.Inc. - Mar. 10 -
US man released after being held by Taliban for more than two years
George Glezmann was abducted more than two years ago while traveling through Afghanistan as a tourist. US politics live – latest updates A US man who was abducted more than two years ago while ...The Guardian - 3h -
Commentary: 'Looney Tunes' has been removed from Max. This is why it feels like an attack
Max has dropped the original Warner Bros. cartoons from its lineup, which our TV critic says leaves us with the pastiche and is similar to removing books from a library.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
L.A. County DA's withdrawal decision is 're-traumatizing' the Menendez family, attorney says
An attorney for Erik and Lyle Menendez blasted the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s decision to withdraw a recommendation to reduce their prison terms, calling it a "grandstanding" move that ...NBC News - Mar. 11