6 h. ago Camp Mystic leader may not have seen urgent alert before Texas flood, family spokesman says

A spokesman for Camp Mystic, the Texas enclave devastated by a July 4 flash flood, is raising concerns about communication failures during the disaster

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14 h. ago Concerns raised over quality of online classes being used in Stirling schools

The online system is being used to deliver Advanced Higher classes to pupils, with worries including the quality of the courses themselves and the use of volunteers to deliver them.

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16 h. ago Children under five at risk from only consuming plant milk, say experts

Nutritional experts working for the UK Government have raised concerns over the nutritional value of plant milk for children under five

Events

17 h. ago Coroner raises concerns about police firearms training after man fatally shot

Sean Fitzgerald was shot in the chest by an armed officer in Coventry in 2019.

Events

36 h. ago Watchdogs insist reducing regulation will not increase risk of financial crisis

MPs raised concerns that a move to cut red tape typically comes before major financial turmoil.

Events

3 d. ago Fifa agrees to mandatory rest periods to help protect players from burnout

Players’ union demands 72-hour rest between gamesFifa maintains focus on creating more global eventsThe global players’ union, Fifpro, has secured a significant victory in its battle to protect top stars against injury and burnout, with Fifa agreeing to the principle of introducing mandatory rest periods.After talks in New York on Saturday, on the eve of the Club World Cup final, involving the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, and senior Fifpro officials, the world governing body released a statement saying both parties had reached a consensus on the need for a 72-hour gap between games during the season, as well as a three-week period of rest during the summer. Fifa’s launch of the expanded 32-team Club World Cup has led to fresh concerns being raised about player welfare, with Fifpro and the Professional Footballers’ Association filing a lawsuit with the EU last year accusing Fifa of abusing its dominant position by expanding the fixture calendar without consultation. Continue rea...

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4 d. ago Two teens rushed from TRNSMT festival to hospitals in Glasgow

The teensEmergency crews scrambled to Glasgow Green after concerns were raised.

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6 d. ago Police will not assist in removal of contentious bonfire in Belfast

Concerns have been raised over the bonfire, which is on a site which contains asbestos and is close to an electricity substation.

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6 d. ago Trump’s inaugural fund got $19m from fossil fuel industry, analysis shows

President raised $239m for inauguration – more than previous three inaugural committees took in combinedThe fossil fuel industry poured more than $19m to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, accounting for nearly 8% of all donations it raised, a new analysis shows, raising concerns about White House’s relationship with big oil.The president raised a stunning $239m for his inauguration – more than the previous three inaugural committees took in combined and more than double the previous record – according to data published by the US Federal Election Commission (FEC). The oil and gas sector made a significant contribution to that overall number, found the international environmental and human rights organization Global Witness. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Trump’s inaugural fund received $19m from fossil fuel industry, analysis shows

President raised $239m for inauguration – more than previous three inaugural committees took in combinedThe fossil fuel industry poured more than $19m into Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, accounting for nearly 8% of all donations it raised, a new analysis shows, raising concerns about White House’s relationship with big oil.The president raised a stunning $239m for his inauguration – more than the previous three inaugural committees took in combined and more than double the previous record – according to data published by the US Federal Election Commission (FEC). The oil and gas sector made a significant contribution to that overall number, found the international environmental and human rights organization Global Witness. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Albion Rovers boss praises value of Monklands derby, but raises concerns over rout

Airdrie thumped Rovers 7-0 on a day that helped the Cliftonhill club's coffers

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7 d. ago UK government’s deal with Google ‘dangerously naive’, say campaigners

Company to provide free technology and ‘upskill’ civil servants but concerns raised over UK data being held on US serversGoogle has agreed a sweeping deal with the UK government to provide free technology to the public sector from the NHS to local councils– a move campaigners have called “dangerously naive”.The US company will be asked to “upskill” tens of thousands of civil servants in technology, including in using artificial intelligence, as part of an agreement which will not require the government to pay. It is considered in Whitehall to be giving Google “a foot in the door” as the digitisation of public services accelerates. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Inspectors raise concerns over checks on vulnerable at Forth Valley police custody facilities

More than half of a sample of detainees classed as 'high risk' were given the same level of cell check as those deemed 'low risk'.

Events

9 d. ago Micah Richards left 'scratching his head' over £50m Arsenal transfer decision

Arsenal are weighing up a move for the £50m-rated Noni Madueke from Chelsea as their summer transfer business ramps up but Micah Richards has raised concerns over where he fits into their team

Economics

9 d. ago After Texas floods that killed campers, here's what to consider when sending your kids to camp

The devastating flood at Camp Mystic in Texas has raised concerns among parents about summer camp safety

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9 d. ago Labour billionaire donor ‘nervous’ about Starmer and ‘hits out at winter fuel payments fiasco’

Phones 4u founder John Caudwell raises concerns about Labour after switching allegiance from Conservatives last year

Economics

9 d. ago British teen, 18, jailed in Dubai for 'holiday romance' with girl, 17, is freed

Marcus Fakana is now back in the UK with human experts saying his case raises 'concerns about the criminalisation of tourists'

Events

1 week ago Justin Bieber sparks concern with worrying 'detox' photo as fans say 'that's not okay'

Canadian singer Justin Bieber has raised concern among fans after posting cryptic 'detox' images on Instagram, amid reports of personal struggles and tension in his marriage to wife Hailey

Culture

1 week ago Man, 34, charged with attempted kidnapping after 'children were approached at splash pad'

South Wales Police were called after concerns were raised about the man's behaviour at the aquatic play area.

Events

1 week ago Trump's '2 billion farms' gaffe at Iowa event raises mental clarity concerns amid tax bill claims

Donald Trump was speaking at the 'Salute to America' celebration in Iowa on Saturday, when he made the false claim that 2 billion farms will be saved in the tax bill

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