Files shed light on notorious spies — and how the queen was kept in the dark

Queen Elizabeth II was kept in the dark for years about a Soviet spy in the palace

Queen Elizabeth II was not officially informed for nearly a decade that Anthony Blunt was a Soviet spy, newly declassified documents reveal.

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'Swaps' and homegrown sales - how clubs kept to spending rules

'PSR deadline day' and selling homegrown players - how clubs deemed at risk stayed within Premier League spending rules.

BBC News - 18h

Queen not officially told for years about Palace spy, MI5 papers reveal

Anthony Blunt confessed in 1964 to being a Soviet agent, but Elizabeth II was not informed.

BBC News - 1d

MI5 files suggest queen was not briefed on spy in royal household for nine years

Documents indicate monarch was informed Anthony Blunt was Soviet agent in 1973, though he confessed in 1964. The late Queen Elizabeth II was not told for almost 10 years that Anthony Blunt, a ...

The Guardian - 1d

How’s my home life? Well, I’ve moved into the shed to spend more time with the chickens | Emma Beddington

It’s the only way I can think of to keep them safe from foxes. If only it wasn’t so cold …. I recently acquired three lovely new hens, but so far my husband’s schemes to protect them from foxes ...

The Guardian - 2d

Smith digs at ex-Raven Queen: 'He'll be in Cabo'

Roquan Smith took a jab at Patrick Queen after the Ravens eliminated the Steelers, saying his former teammate will "be in Cabo, or somewhere."

ESPN - 2d

Scott Bessent, Trump’s Billionaire Treasury Pick, Will Shed Assets to Avoid Conflicts

Financial disclosure forms show hundreds of millions of assets including property in the Bahamas and investments in Bitcoin and bets against China’s currency.

The New York Times - 3d

The Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls

Yahoo News - 3d

Fears grow over censorship of secret Queen Elizabeth and Philip papers

Critics flag ‘worrying trend’ of keeping royal files under lock and key as thousands set for release to public. Researchers fear that thousands of government documents about the late queen and ...

The Guardian - 3d

How to watch Austin Peay Governors vs. Queens Royals: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds

How to watch Austin Peay vs. Queens University basketball game

CBS Sports - 4d

Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls

Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.

BBC News - 4d

How the Northern Lights and Digital Photography Have Boosted Astrotourism

As astrotourism booms, the northern lights get a boost from digital photography.

The New York Times - 4d

‘Approaching the Light’: Peter Fenwick and Stories of Near-Death Experiences

Dr. Fenwick, a neuropsychiatrist, assembled anecdotes from more than 300 people in his book “The Truth in the Light.” Here are some of them.

The New York Times - 4d

How to watch Lipscomb Bisons vs. Queens Royals: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds

How to watch Lipscomb vs. Queens University basketball game

CBS Sports - 5d

France Indicts Founder of Notorious Website Used in Pelicot Rape Case

The site, coco.fr, was shut down in June after being linked to more than 23,000 sexual abuse and other cases in France alone, including the rape trial that shocked the country last year.

The New York Times - 5d

Nathaniel Rothschild files lawsuit against Lars Windhorst

Legal case comes less than six months after scion of banking dynasty agreed to chair German financier’s firm

Financial Times - 5d

German prosecutors indict three alleged to have spied for China

Yahoo News - 5d

USTR warns of risks from online pharmacies in its 'notorious markets' report

An annual U.S. government report on “notorious markets” known for counterfeiting and other violations of intellectual property says that nearly all 35,000 online pharmacies around the world are ...

ABC News - 6d

'How Jimmy Carter kept me alive in Iran'

Yahoo News - 6d

Communist spies and assassination attempts: how the cold war still shapes South Korean politics

Attitudes to North Korea are key to understanding President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to impose martial law and its aftermath. As South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol remains barricaded in his ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Why Jimmy Carter kept the U.S. out of war during his presidency

Former President Jimmy Carter managed to keep the U.S. out of warfare during his presidency. Carter went on to defend his take on world peace after his time in the White House. Carter's casket has ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

How my grandmother's injury showed me the way to 'All We Imagine as Light'

Aspects from lived lives, fantasies, folk stories and mundane tragedies wove themselves into the script, writer-director Payal Kapadia says in her essay.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7

A notorious Jan. 6 defendant’s pardon request could end up exposing Trump’s big lie

As millions of Americans greet the beginning of the second Trump presidency with dread or even panic, one group of people is filled with hope that their lives will be transformed for the better.

NBC News - Jan. 7

How soon can you file your 2024 income-tax return? Here’s your 2025 tax-season road map.

Tax season is just around the corner and it’s never too early to get started

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

This 401(k) plan feature is a 'green light to contribute aggressively,' advisor says

If you're eager to max out your 401(k) early in 2025, you could miss part of your employer's matching contribution without the "true-up" feature.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Is any amount of alcohol safe to drink, in light of surgeon general’s cancer warning?

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recommended that labels on alcoholic beverages be updated to include a warning about cancer risk.

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

Will we see more northern lights in 2025?

We had multiple nights of dazzling northern lights last year — will that trend continue in 2025?

The Hill - Jan. 5

Vatican Spies by Yvonnick Denoël review – a head-spinning history of saints and sinners

A no-holds-barred account of the Vatican’s covert operations – from escape routes for Nazi war criminals to money laundering for the mafia – is revelatory but sometimes too dense for its own ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Cold dips, lights and fireworks: Photos of the week

A selection of news photographs from around the world.

BBC News - Jan. 4

House Republicans Pledge Drilling and Make It Easier to Shed Federal Land

The newly elected Speaker said the party would make it a priority to “restore America’s energy dominance.”

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Finding Light in Winter

No matter how dark the days, we can find light in our own hearts, and we can be one another’s light.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

EU foreign ministers visit Syria's notorious Sednaya prison

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

‘It was a light in the dark’: how a bakery transformed lives in war-torn Mostar

Jasmin Elezović says he and his family would not be who they are today without War Child, the charity that grew out of bitter conflict. Donate to our charity appeal here Jasmin Elezović was ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Queens Royals vs. Stetson Hatters: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel

How to watch Queens University vs. Stetson basketball game

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

CoD: Black Ops 6 Squid Game Event Includes Red Light Green Light, Operator Bundles, And Rewards

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone will dive into the competitive world of Squid Game on January 3, bringing a new event themed around the hit Netflix show. Activision has revealed the full ...

GameSpot - Jan. 2

10 teens wounded in Queens mass shooting, police say

A mass shooting in Queens, NYC left 10 teenagers wounded outside the Amazura Concert Hall in Jamaica.

CBS News - Jan. 2

At least 10 shot outside Queens nightclub as multiple gunmen open fire

At least 10 people were shot when three to four gunmen opened fire on a group standing outside a Queens nightclub where a private event was taking place Wednesday night, the New York City Police ...

NBC News - Jan. 2

‘Heck of a light show’: spectacular bloom of bioluminescence returns to Tasmania’s coastline

Phenomenon known as ‘sea sparkles’ or ‘red tide’ is caused by masses of noctiluca scintillans, a pink-coloured algae. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Masses of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Files shed light on notorious spies — and how the queen was kept in the dark

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