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Birmingham sees Maccabi-Villa demos amid 'unprecedented' policing
Phil Mackie,Midlands correspondent and Tanya Gupta,West Midlands Hundreds of protesters have descended on Birmingham ahead of the…
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These 3 major airlines are offering flight refunds during the government shutdown, starting tomorrow
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines said they will refund tickets for customers who will be flying starting on Friday,…
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Why Peloton is telling thousands of customers to get off their bikes
If sweating it out on a Peloton helps you stay fit, be sure to see if you’re affected by a major new recall from the exercise bike maker.…
Culture
Pauline Collins, star of Shirley Valentine, dies aged 85
Emma SaundersCulture reporter Pauline Collins, the star of the film Shirley Valentine, for which she was Oscar nominated in 1990, has died…
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Trump unveils deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to lower costs and expand coverage for obesity drugs
President Donald Trump unveiled a deal Thursday with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for their…
Business
U.S. mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22% after four weeks of declines
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up for the first time in five weeks after falling to its lowest level in more than a…
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Inside Netflix’s big deal with AB InBev
The term brand entertainment is tough to define. For many people, it’s an oxymoron and these two words should never be in the same room as…
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Labour should stick to manifesto pledges on tax, deputy leader says
Becky MortonPolitical reporter Labour should stick to its manifesto pledge not to raise key taxes, the party's new deputy leader Lucy…
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How the attack on trans healthcare affects every American
The erosion of freedom rarely happens overnight; it’s written into law, one ruling at a time. ACLU’s Chase Strangio lays bare how the U.S.…
Business
New court docs put Sam Altman’s honesty in spotlight again
Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. I’m Mark Sullivan, a…
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How to restore housing market affordability, according to institutional landlord Amherst
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Today, institutional…
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A new study warns deep-sea mining could disrupt the marine food web, impacting what we eat
Drilling for minerals deep in the ocean could have immense consequences for the tiny animals at the core of the vast marine food web — and…
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Wandsworth prison's troubled history of overcrowding, escapes and mistaken releases
The stern appearance of Wandsworth prison is enough to make grown people shudder. Based in leafy south-west London, the Victorian-era…
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King officially strips Andrew of prince title
King Charles III has officially stripped his brother Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of his HRH style and prince title. A new entry into…
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Human stories break through
Over the last two years, the value of content has collapsed. Thanks to the LLM revolution, the internet is drowning in an avalanche of…
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Changing what works to what scales
Tech is shifting faster than the models we built our impact on. And that means even thriving nonprofits face a choice: Keep optimizing…
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‘Woke is back’ on social media following Mamdani victory
New York City has elected a democratic socialist as its next mayor. Across the internet, progressive internet users are hopescrolling for…
Business
American Airlines layoffs: Support and management job cuts add to corporate staff reductions in 2025
As the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history drags on, federal workers are left in financial limbo—and the airline industry…
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Nancy Pelosi announces retirement after decades in US Congress
Nancy Pelosi has announced her retirement from Congress, bringing an end to a decades-long career that saw the California Democrat become…
Business
Global shares are mixed after earnings reports boost Wall Street
European shares opened lower on Thursday after a broad advance in Asia spurred by a rebound on Wall Street. Upbeat economic updates and a…
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Sheffield 'Good Samaritan' killer Hassan Jhangur jailed for life
A driver who murdered a father-of-two by running him over in a "senseless act of hot-headed violence" has been jailed for life . Hassan…
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The Download: how doctors fight conspiracy theories, and your AI footprint
“The opportunistic side of me is realizing that your average accountant won’t be doing this.” —Sal Abdulla, founder of accounting-software…
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FAA to reveal the 40 airports that will have fewer flights during the government shutdown
Travelers through some of the busiest U.S. airports can expect to learn Thursday whether they’ll see fewer flights as the government…
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Rugby League Ashes: Joe Burgess in contention for first England appearance in 10 years
England squad: AJ Brimson, Joe Burgess, Daryl Clark, Herbie Farnworth, Tom Johnstone, Mikey Lewis, Harry Newman, Mikolaj Oledzi, George…