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NHS chief Amanda Pritchard resigns
Departure comes as government seeks to tighten control over health serviceFinancial Times - 5d -
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NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard stepping down
Her departure comes less than a month after two House of Commons committees discussed her suitability to lead the NHS.BBC News - 5d -
The obstacles preventing NHS England from slimming down
Health and Social Care Act and organisational bloat stand in Wes Streeting’s wayFinancial Times - 4d -
Zelenskyy and Trump clash as White House meeting crumbles into contentious exchange
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Government finances in surplus but pressure builds on Reeves
Chancellor faces a rising challenge to keep her tax and spending plans on track after missing forecasts.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
DOGE Is Inside the National Institutes of Health’s Finance System
At least three people linked to Elon Musk’s DOGE task force have access to NIH systems that control budgets, procurement, and more, according to records and internal documents viewed by WIRED.Wired - 6d -
Sources: 76ers, Embiid exploring options for knee
The 76ers and Joel Embiid are consulting doctors and considering alternative options, such as surgery, to treat his injured knee, sources told ESPN.ESPN - 6d -
Explore The Injustice DC Comics Timeline With This New Omnibus
Fighting games aren't exactly known for having the best storylines, but the Injustice series, which is set in an alternate version of the DC comics universe, is an exception. Not only has the ...GameSpot - 3d -
Sacking of Iran’s finance minister deals blow to reformists
President Masoud Pezeshkian on defensive after impeachment of Abdolnaser HemmatiFinancial Times - 20h -
Apollo fills real-estate gap with $1.5 billion Bridge Investment deal
Apollo is adding $50 billion in assets under management to its real-estate portfolio.MarketWatch - 6d -
Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ Set Off Panic in an Unexpected Place: Real Estate
The president initially said his $5 million green card alternative would replace a visa for foreign investors that has become a favorite financing tool of major developers.The New York Times - 1d -
NHS chief’s shock resignation puts focus on Streeting’s vision for health service
Minister reveals that tighter Whitehall control will form part of government’s ‘plan for change’Financial Times - 5d -
Why NHS England boss suddenly quitting is a huge moment
Amanda Pritchard's exit comes as the government moves to assert more direct over healthcare.BBC News - 1d -
Bessent to Skip G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in South Africa
The Treasury secretary is the second top U.S. official not to attend the Group of 20 gatherings because of rising tension with South Africa over its land policies.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Emirates boss warns against forcing airlines to finance Heathrow’s third runway
Sir Tim Clark says higher landing fees to fund the project could prompt legal challengesFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Unilever ousts chief Schumacher and promotes finance head Fernandez
Consumer goods group announces abrupt overhaul of top management as it bids to revive its fortunesFinancial Times - 5d -
Tour de Warsaw – exploring the powerful resilience of Poland’s capital
Europe’s shy city is shining once moreFinancial Times - 5d -
Hong Kong mulls basketball betting as finances fall short
Asian financial hub slashes civil service and property transaction tax to combat slowing economic growthFinancial Times - 5d -
WATCH: Hikers explore a beautiful, short-lived ice cave inside a glacier
Hikers got a rare glimpse at a beautiful but short-lived phenomenon, ice caves that appeared in the Morteratsch glacier in eastern Switzerland.ABC News - 4d -
Explore Your Own Vision Of The Fallout Wasteland With This Virtual Tabletop RPG Bundle
Fallout has never been more popular thanks to Amazon's recent well-received streaming series , but fans will have to wait a bit longer until Season 2 airs--and who knows how long we'll have to ...GameSpot - 3d -
DOGE Staffers at HUD Are From an AI Real Estate Firm and a Mobile Home Operator
Elon Musk's men at HUD come from the real estate sector. They have access to vast stores of personal and financial data—and control over who can access which HUD systems.Wired - 4d -
In Private Remarks on Russia, Rubio Tries to Reassure Europeans
European officials were not sure what to make of the secretary of state’s measured assessment of Washington’s apparent pivot toward Moscow.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Lammy hosts UK-Japanese private business roundtable
Meeting comes as Britain seeks to strengthen economic ties ahead of Tokyo trip next weekFinancial Times - 5d -
Reeves’ private share trading plan criticised by executives
Venture capitalists question who would use system designed to arrest slide of UK capital marketsFinancial Times - 5d -
Marvellous views of Moon captured by private lunar lander
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost shuttle will attempt to make a descent on the lunar surface on 2 March.BBC News - 3d -
A privately built spacecraft is about to attempt a moon landing
The Blue Ghost lunar lander, developed in partnership with NASA, aims to touch down on the moon early Sunday. Only one private company has accomplished the feat before.NBC News - 1d -
Private spacecraft Blue Ghost lands on Moon
It was launched by Firefly Aerospace in January with the mission of exploring the Sea of Crises.BBC News - 23h -
MS patients suffer side-effects after NHS England switches to cheaper drug
Scores of people experience complications after change from Tysabri to Tyruko as part of NHS drive to save money. ‘It was awful for me’: one MS patient shares her experience with Tyruko Scores ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Wes Streeting to axe thousands of jobs at NHS England after ousting of chief executive
NHS staff fear power grab by health department as health secretary looks to shrink body due to ‘duplication’ of roles. Wes Streeting will axe thousands of jobs at NHS England after his ousting of ...The Guardian - 5d -
49ers exploring possible sale: 10% of team could be up for grabs at this record-setting price, per report
If you have $900 million, you might be able to buy part of the 49ersCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
A Jumping Lunar Robot Is About to Explore a Pitch-Black Moon Crater for the First Time
Packed with instruments and rovers, the soon-to-launch IM-2 mission will explore the lunar south pole and attempt something never done before—to enter a shadowed moon crater to look for ice.Wired - Feb. 24 -
Top finance ministers snub G20 as global co-operation comes under strain
Officials from US, China, Japan, India and Brazil among those who will not attend this week’s meetings in Cape TownFinancial Times - 5d -
Jaire Alexander trade rumors: Top 2025 landing spots for Packers CB as Green Bay explores deals, per report
The former All-Pro is already the subject of trade talksCBS Sports - 4d -
Patriots not pursuing Tee Higgins? Exploring WR options for New England with Bengals star seemingly off table
The Pats appear out of the Higgins market, but there are strong options elsewhereCBS Sports - 3d -
G20 finance chiefs fail to agree joint communique after trade and climate clashes
Inability to produce text will intensify questions over body’s relevance in era of waning US support for multilateral forumsFinancial Times - 3d -
One of my 3 children died — and left behind a child. I also have a second grandkid. What is the fairest way to divide my estate?
“Twenty-five percent each does not seem fair given that one child and grandchild could inherit half of my estate.”MarketWatch - 4d -
My dying cousin supposedly ‘fell in love’ with his hospice nurse. She inherited his entire estate. How can this happen?
“‘He wasn’t married and didn’t ever have children.”MarketWatch - 13h -
Musk's private security detail deputized by U.S. Marshals Service, sources say
The U.S. Marshals Service routinely deputizes police. However, the move to deputize private security officers, who are not sworn law enforcement officials, is considered unorthodoxCBS News - Feb. 21
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