A sweeping blackout has hit Chile, stranding commuters, paralyzing countless businesses and leaving most of the South American nation without electricity -
RFU adds extra England Test and leaves Borthwick without warm-weather camp
Extra match against Australia added for November Borthwick will lose time he has used for training in Spain Steve Borthwick will have to forgo a crucial training camp and guide England into this ...The Guardian - 2d -
Olympians A'ja Wilson, Jordan Chiles featured on Time 'Women of the Year' cover
A'ja Wilson and Jordan Chiles were named among Time's 13 "Women of the Year," announced on Thursday.ESPN - 4d -
Chile hit by nationwide blackout, forcing Santiago metro evacuations
Chile’s biggest blackout in 15 years hits from Arica to Los Lagos, testing one of South America’s top power grids. A sweeping blackout has hit Chile , stranding commuters, knocking out traffic ...The Guardian - 27m -
Defending Europe without the US
European capitals are attempting to fill the security gapFinancial Times - 4d -
Nikola, Electric Truck Maker, Files for Bankruptcy
The company, which once enjoyed a surging stock price, struggled to turn its plans for electric and hydrogen trucks into a viable business.The New York Times - 6d -
KFC to Leave Kentucky for Texas
KFC, formerly named Kentucky Fried Chicken, disappointed state leaders when it announced it was moving to Texas.The New York Times - 6d -
Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola files for bankruptcy protection
Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola is filing for for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protectionABC News - 6d -
ADAC test shows winter weather can slash electric car range
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BMW delays £600m electric Mini factory upgrade in UK over 'uncertainty'
The vehicle manufacturer says "multiple uncertainties" in the industry led to its decision.BBC News - 3d -
Europe must cut electricity taxes, warn Iberdrola and EDP bosses
Energy company chiefs say EU must ‘urgently’ remove various taxes and simplify billsFinancial Times - 17h -
Without Erling Haaland, Manchester City Is a Shadow of a Team
The injured striker’s absence wrecked City’s chances against Madrid.The New York Times - 4d -
Can Europe afford to defend itself without the US?
Also in this newsletter: The EU’s peace offering in Trump’s trade warFinancial Times - 4d -
Leigh Bowery Arrives at Tate Modern, Without Labels
A new exhibition about the indefinable performer and designer won’t pigeonhole him, though it will bring his work to a much broader audience.The New York Times - 3d -
Reject the quiet life — there is no growth without competition
The UK government should learn from the sorry history of cartels and monopoliesFinancial Times - 1d -
Maduro surrenders to Trump but clings to power
Nicolas Maduro, the communist Venezuelan tyrant, has offered to the new Trump administration fully paid return flights for migrants, deported of Tren de Aragua criminals, increased oil production, ...The Hill - 2d -
Stefanik’s Confirmation Is on Ice as Republicans Guard Their Scant Majority
The congresswoman from New York is in line to be confirmed as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. But first, her colleagues need her vote to pass their embattled budget plan.The New York Times - 1d -
‘Terrorist’ Attack at Market in France Leaves One Dead
The suspect, an Algerian national who was on France’s terrorist watch list, was arrested.The New York Times - 3d -
Germany’s election leaves its industrial champions dangling
The deciding vote on where valuations go next will be cast on the other side of the AtlanticFinancial Times - 1d -
WATCH: Mike Eruzione wears Johnny Gaudreau jersey in electric USA vs. Canada pregame atmosphere
The American fans returned the favor after "The Star-Spangled Banner" was booed in MontrealCBS Sports - 4d -
Beatings, torture and electric shocks: freed scam compound workers allege horrific abuse
Lured by the promise of well-paying jobs in Southeast Asia, thousands instead allegedly end up enslaved in jail-like compounds and forced to carry out online scams. “The Chinese would shock me with ...The Guardian - 19h -
Bodies of the youngest Hamas hostages were retuned without their mother
The bodies of Kfir and Ariel Bibas, the two youngest captives held by Hamas, were confirmed to be among those released as part of a ceasefire deal. However, the body that was believed to be their ...NBC News - 4d -
Texas lawmaker moves to outlaw medical research on corpses without consent
A Texas lawmaker horrified by an NBC News investigation into a medical school that profited from the bodies of the poor moved this week to ban the practice.NBC News - 4d -
‘The tyranny of apps’: those without smartphones are unfairly penalised, say campaigners
From loyalty cards, to restaurant meal deals or simply parking your car – it is harder and harder to get by without signing up to a multitude of apps. How to navigate apps: from checking safety ...The Guardian - 3d -
Let’s end remote work without accountability in the federal workforce
It’s important to understand the particulars of the federal employment system that makes remote work so problematic.The Hill - 3d -
Spain calls for EU to forge China policy without US
‘Europe must take its own decisions’, says foreign minister José Manuel AlbaresFinancial Times - 1d -
How do we end the war without ending Ukraine itself?
The damage being done to both sides is absurd in a rational world.The Hill - 1d -
Zero Day is a political thriller without a political position or even point
Netflix’s new Robert De Niro-led hit series toys with real-world references but hasn’t got the faintest clue what to do with them. Spoilers ahead . For decades, movies and TV shows that feature ...The Guardian - 13h -
Maher: Democrats will 'lose every election' without shift on trans issues
Comedian Bill Maher predicted Democrats will “lose every election” without a shift on transgender issues, a culture war debate that President Trump made a focus of his winning 2024 campaign. Maher ...The Hill - 1h -
Syria Begins National Dialogue but Without Kurdish-Led Militia
Although the conference was called to chart the country’s future, the Kurdish-led militia that controls much of Syria’s northeast was not invited.The New York Times - 27m -
Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsoft
It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor.BBC News - 6d -
Trump Claims Power to Fire Administrative Law Judges at Will
The Justice Department said a law protecting the officials from arbitrary removal is an unconstitutional intrusion on presidential authority.The New York Times - 4d -
Elon Musk becomes a new power center at CPAC
Elon Musk stole the show at CPAC, a surprise guest who wielded a chainsaw to symbolize his government cuts.NBC News - 4d -
Is there no limit to Trump’s ever-expanding presidential powers?
Donald Trump has made clear that he intends to bend the federal bureaucracy to his will.The Hill - 1d -
Motorola Moto G Power 2025 Review: Nearly There
Motorola’s newest budget phone retains many of the hallmarks of its excellent predecessor but regresses on performance.Wired - 9h -
Hong Kong’s last major pro-democracy party moves to disband
Hong Kong’s Democratic Party said late on Thursday it would start preparations to disband and wind up its affairs after a meeting of its leadership, amid a years-long national security crackdown in ...NBC News - 4d -
Duo set to become 1 of the first teams to complete 6 major marathons
Michael Sayih and Max Fink have a special bond — they're regular racing partners who compete in countless 5K, Iron Man and marathon events all over the world. Michael has cerebral palsy, and ...CBS News - 4d -
Duo Team aiming to compete in 6th major marathon shares journey
Michael Sayih and Max Fink have finished the Chicago, New York, Boston, London and Berlin marathons together. They hope to complete the Tokyo Marathon this year.CBS News - 4d -
Wall Street sees major drop amid concerns over slowing economy
Wall Street saw a dramatic drop on Friday with the Dow Jones plunging nearly 750 points, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling sharply amid fears of a slowing economy and stubborn inflation. CNBC’s ...NBC News - 3d -
West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen delivers major blow to Arsenal’s title hopes
So it turns out Arsenal should have signed a striker. Fourteen months after they last put a major dent in Arsenal’s title aspirations, Jarrod Bowen secured West Ham’s second successive Premier ...The Guardian - 3d
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Here's why Chinese warships near Australia and New Zealand have prompted alarm
An unusual series of military exercises by Chinese warships in the sea between Australia and New Zealand has prompted reproval from leaders in both countries about the amount of warning givenABC News - 1d -
The biggest takeaways from Germany's election, which will bring change to the EU's leading power
Germany faces its second change of leader in less than four years after the head of the center-right opposition won Sunday’s electionABC News - 1d -
Taiwan investigating a Chinese-crewed ship believed to have severed an undersea cable
Taiwanese authorities are investigating a Chinese-crewed ship suspected of severing an undersea communications cable in the latest such incident adding to tensions between Taipei and BeijingABC News - 13h -
A report says Chinese fishing vessels used North Korean crews in breach of UN bans
A report says a fleet of Chinese fishing vessels used North Korean crews in violation of U.N. bans and many were apparently subjected to abuses including being trapped at sea for yearsABC News - 1d -
Suspected Somali pirates abandon Yemeni fishing boat they seized off Horn of Africa
Suspected Somali pirates have fled a Yemeni fishing boat they seized off the Horn of Africa and operated for five daysABC News - 1d
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Regrets, executions and coups: Four takeaways from former Nigerian military ruler's book
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Chile hit by nationwide blackout, forcing Santiago metro evacuations
Chile’s biggest blackout in 15 years hits from Arica to Los Lagos, testing one of South America’s top power grids. A sweeping blackout has hit Chile , stranding commuters, knocking out traffic ...The Guardian - 27m -
Syria Begins National Dialogue but Without Kurdish-Led Militia
Although the conference was called to chart the country’s future, the Kurdish-led militia that controls much of Syria’s northeast was not invited.The New York Times - 27m -
Chelsea return to top four after Nkunku and Neto sink sorry Southampton
When you’ve lost three games in a row any win is a good win. And there’s no such thing as a bad win by four goals. But equally, the context is unavoidable. This is a Southampton side who are ...The Guardian - 43m -
Trump’s Ukraine Mineral Deal Is Seen as ‘Protection Racket’ Diplomacy
The United States wants to be paid in exchange for helping the country fend off an invader.The New York Times - 53m
