Water Companies in England Face Outrage over Record Sewage Discharges
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Divided Bank of England faces political heat over calls for rate cuts
Analysts warn chancellor against public comments on likelihood of lower interest ratesFinancial Times - World -
Divided Bank of England faces political heat over calls for rate cuts
Analysts warn chancellor against public comments on likelihood of lower interest ratesFinancial Times - Business -
‘Outrageous’ climate activists get in the faces of politicians and oil bosses – will it work?
As the climate crisis has deepened, protesters have become more confrontational – and their ambitions have grown. The head of ExxonMobil told to “eat shit” as he was about to receive an award. A US senator and coal boss called a “sick fuck”, ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
'We lost £26,000 in a year' - shoplifting hits record in England and Wales
Shoplifting was up by 37% in the year to December 2023, the highest since records began in 2003.BBC News - Top stories -
Xi tells Blinken US should avoid ‘vicious competition’ with China
Secretary of state’s trip to Beijing comes as tensions remain over Taiwan, war in Ukraine and tech export controlsFinancial Times - Business - China -
Why South Africa is Anglo American’s ‘poison pill’
BHP, whose £31bn bid for Anglo has been rejected, faces fraught politics and complicated history in the countryFinancial Times - Business -
Alphabet surges past $2tn valuation as it announces first dividend
Shares of Google’s parent company jump after first-quarter earnings beat expectations and $70bn stock buybackFinancial Times - Business -
How the overseas owners of the UK’s water companies clean up by polluting our rivers | George Monbiot
Soiled seas and huge shareholder dividends: where has the £64bn borrowed by firms since privatisation gone?. So that’s how they do it. I’d been wondering how, when more sewage has been entering our rivers than ever before, some of the water ...The Guardian - World -
Trial over jet fuel contamination in Hawaii's water set to begin
More than two years after jet fuel leaked into the system supplying water to almost 93,000 people in Hawaii, families impacted are taking the U.S. government to trial.CBS News - Top stories -
TikTok Faces E.U. Inquiry Over ‘Addictive’ Features
European officials threatened to fine TikTok and force it to remove some features, the latest regulatory challenge for the Chinese-owned social media app.The New York Times - Tech - Tiktok -
Barclays accused of greenwashing over financing for Italian oil company
Exclusive: Environmental groups say bank is misleading public over ‘sustainable’ financing for Eni as company vastly expands fossil fuel production. Barclays is being accused by environmental groups of greenwashing after helping to arrange €4bn ...The Guardian - World -
Congress sends Biden bill requiring TikTok's parent company to sell the platform or face a US ban
Congress sends Biden bill requiring TikTok's parent company to sell the platform or face a US banABC News - Tech - Joe Biden -
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into McKinsey related to its past role in advising some of the largest U.S. opioid manufacturers on how to boost sales.
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into McKinsey related to its past role in advising some of the largest U.S. opioid manufacturers on how to boost sales.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Anti-doping body faces calls for review over Chinese swimmers
UK agency combating drugs in sport adds to pressure ahead of Paris Olympics over 2020 positive testsFinancial Times - Business -
McKinsey faces US criminal investigation over opioid industry work
Grand jury set up to hear evidence on consulting for drugmakers tied to addiction epidemicFinancial Times - Business -
McKinsey faces US criminal investigation over opioid industry work
Grand jury set up to hear evidence on consulting for drugmakers tied to addiction epidemicFinancial Times - Business -
Manchester United face summer of big decisions over Ten Hag, transfers
The future of manager Erik ten Hag and player recruitment will be at the heart of Man United's summer plans.ESPN - Sports - Premier League -
Biden administration faces pressure over continued support for Israel
Protests against the war in Gaza that have spread across U.S. college campuses are applying increased pressure on President Biden's administration over its continued support for Israel. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
At least 4 Americans facing prison in Turks and Caicos over ammo in luggage
This week an Oklahoma father of two became the latest American tourist to be detained under a new firearm law in the Caribbean territory of Turks and Caicos. The arrest comes as a Virginia man faces up to 12 years in prison after airport security ...CBS News - Top stories -
Meta Platforms reported record first-quarter revenue as the company's advertising business grew at a rapid clip even as investors soured on forecasts of rising costs related to artificial intelligence.
Meta Platforms reported record first-quarter revenue as the company’s advertising business grew at a rapid clip even as investors soured on forecasts of rising costs related to artificial intelligence.The Wall Street Journal - World -
NBA playoffs: Heat even series vs. Celtics with franchise record in 3-pointers, Thunder dominate Pelicans
The Thunder did No. 1 seed things. The Celtics not so much.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Seattle hospital won't turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit settlement with Texas
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is dropping a request for a Seattle hospital to hand over records regarding gender-affirming treatment potentially given to children from Texas as part of a lawsuit settlement announced MondayABC News - Health -
Scottish leader faces battle for survival after ending power-sharing deal over climate change clash
Scotland’s leader is facing a potential battle for survival after ending a three-year power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Green Party following a clash over climate change policiesABC News - World - Climate -
American tourist facing 12 years in Turks and Caicos prison over ammo in luggage
An American tourist in Turks and Caicos is out on bail after he was arrested by airport security when they allegedly found ammo in his luggage. Ryan Watson says it was mistakenly in his bag, but he's now facing a potential mandatory minimum ...CBS News - Top stories -
Mystery Death of Texan Who Fought for MoscowSparks Outrage in Russia
Russell Bentley, a fixture of Russian propaganda who moved to Russian-occupied Ukraine in 2014, was found dead after being held by Russian soldiers.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
‘The last house in England’: living in Dungeness
Architectural photographer Gilbert McCarragher captures the unique homes and community of the hamlet on the edge of the countryFinancial Times - Business -
"The Covenant of Water" author Abraham Verghese
He teaches medical students about the importance of bedside manner, but he has another calling, as author of the New York Times bestselling novel "The Covenant of Water," a multi-generational tale of a family in India experiencing love and tragedy.CBS News - Entertainment -
The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies
The FT’s fifth annual ranking of the region’s businesses by revenue growth. Plus: outsourcers tap into remote work boom; Shopify targets more growth from bigger clients; Brazil’s alternative to electric vehicles; and Vertex Pharmaceutical’s ...Financial Times - World -
After a man's wife was reported missing, authorities uncovered a dark secret from his past
Fran Smith’s family and the FBI agent who spent decades investigating her disappearance are outraged that New Jersey prosecutors made a deal with her husband.NBC News - Top stories -
England tops chart for child alcohol use - report
The World Health Organization also finds higher rates of drinking and vaping among teenage girls.BBC News - Top stories -
'If pressure is a privilege, England are about to feel very lucky'
England have big decisions to make as they prepare to name their squad for the T20 World Cup, says Stephan Shemilt.BBC News - Top stories -
England's Cokayne returns for Grand Slam decider
England make two injury-enforced changes to face France in their Grand Slam decider on Saturday in Bordeaux.BBC News - Top stories -
Ex-England defender Warnock thought about suicide
Ex-England defender Stephen Warnock says he "contemplated" taking his own life after receiving bad financial advice.BBC News - Top stories -
Corporate insolvencies in England and Wales fall in March
First annual decline in volatile data set since July 2023 but numbers remain higher than pre-pandemic averageFinancial Times - World -
'Different' England can 'dial up' for Grand Slam
England face France in Bordeaux on Saturday in a third Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider in a row.BBC News - Top stories -
Residents still have concerns about Flint's water
It's been a decade since the Flint water crisis began. Residents told CBS News the scandal still weighs heavily on the city.CBS News - Top stories -
White House throws cold water on menthol ban
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story White House pushes back menthol ban The Biden administration threw cold water over its plans to issue a ban on menthol cigarettes on Friday, with officials ...The Hill - Politics -
Forecasters predict record number of hurricanes
Weather forecasters at the University of Pennsylvania predicted a record hurricane season for 2024 on Thursday, a “hyperactive” season that could threaten the Gulf Coast. The Penn forecast predicts between 27 and 39 named tropical storms, with the ...The Hill - Politics -
Rachel Chinouriri: England's my home, even if I've felt unwelcome
Rachel Chinouriri says she wants to reclaim the England flag, which features on her album artwork.BBC News - Top stories -
England has highest rates of child alcohol consumption, WHO finds
Global health experts call for curbs on online marketing to protect teens from marketing of ‘harmful products’Financial Times - World