87 m. ago SafeSport knew of allegations against former cop before hiring him as investigator

People at the U.S. Center for SafeSport knew a former police officer was the subject of an internal investigation for sex crimes at his former job but hired him anyway

Economics

90 m. ago Inside the picturesque village in the grip of one of Britain's worst burglary crime waves

But how, in this pocket of rural Hampshire, have we reached the stage where burglars can apparently break into people's properties with impunity?

Events

1 hour ago Asian markets plunge as world reels from Trump tariff announcement – business live

US president has announced aggressive tariffs targeting US allies on what he has dubbed ‘liberation day’Full report: Trump announces sweeping new tariffs, upending decades of US trade policyAnalysis: Trump’s wall of tariffs is likely to raise prices and cause chaos for businessUS futures have fallen sharply, with the Dow Jones dropping 2.4% at around 2345 GMT, the Nasdaq index plunging 4.2%, and the broader futures index for the S&P 500 falling 3.5%. AFP reports:Wall Street has largely suffered from Trump’s various trade announcements in recent weeks.“The silver lining for investors could be that this is only a starting point for negotiations with other countries and ultimately tariff rates will come down across the board,” Northlight Asset Management’s Chris Zaccarelli wrote in a note to clients. Continue reading...

Economics

1 hour ago I put the Married at First Sight ‘experiment’ to the test. The results are stark | Gideon Meyerowitz

I’ve become addicted to the show. But as a scientist I wonder: how many couples actually stay together?It has finally happened. After a decade of avoiding the show, my wife and I decided that we would try out the new season of Married at First Sight. We consume quite a bit of reality TV, so it’s not that we avoided it precisely, but something about the idea of watching people struggle to build a healthy relationship amid a storm of cameras and manufactured drama just never drew us in. At least until we watched Married at First Sight and realised it was actually kind of fun.Relationship drama makes for addictive viewing. But after watching most of a season of weird “marriages”, screaming matches and couch quizzes accompanied by deep and meaningful music, one part of the show has struck me as really weird. Everyone keeps referring to the saga as an “experiment”. From the narrator to the experts who counsel the hapless couples on their relationship dramas, the entire show seems to be c...

Politics

2 h. ago South Korea ‘at breaking point’ ahead of ruling on President Yoon’s impeachment

Barricades go up in Seoul as court prepares to rule on whether to uphold Yoon’s impeachment or restore his powers The usually quiet streets outside South Korea’s constitutional court in Seoul are now a political ground zero for a decision that will determine the country’s future.Months after Yoon Suk Yeol imposed martial law and triggered South Korea’s worst political crisis in decades, the court will on Friday decide whether to uphold the suspended president’s impeachment or return him to office. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago 'I was diagnosed with cancer aged 33 and my whole world crumbled'

With more young people diagnosed with cancer than ever before, scientists are in a race against time to find out why. Mum Fran Oxlade reveals the devastation of her diagnosis aged just 33

Science

3 h. ago Starmer and Rayner launch local election campaign as Labour talks up NHS

The Prime Minister and his deputy will visit the Midlands on Thursday as the party asks voters ‘to play their part’ in delivering national renewal.

Politics

3 h. ago London Bridge Rotary raises $33K in 10 minutes for Havasu youth programs

London Bridge Rotary raises $33K in 10 minutes for Havasu youth programs  Havasu News

Politics

3 h. ago Wall Street stocks drop like a stone... wiping trillions off the value of 401(K)s in minutes

America's flagship S&P 500 plunged two per cent in minutes today - the kind of fall not seen since the start of the Covid pandemic. 

Politics

3 h. ago Coronation Street fans 'rumble' Daisy's real intentions with 'cruel' catfish plan

Coronation Street's Daisy Midgeley has teamed up with her mother Christina to catfish Jenny in her latest scheme - and now fans are convinced that they know her actual plan

Politics

4 h. ago Harry Styles Makes a Strong Case for the Scruffy Mustache and Fluffy Sideburns Combo While Out in London

Harry Styles Makes a Strong Case for the Scruffy Mustache and Fluffy Sideburns Combo While Out in London  People.com

Events

4 h. ago Something has to give – Ange Postecoglou wants solution to packed calendar

Tottenham are one of several clubs to have struggled with injuries this season after juggling multiple competitions.

Politics

5 h. ago Air traffic controllers to get more support after a fight and latest near miss at Washington airport

Air traffic controllers at Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport will be offered crisis counseling and additional supervision after a fight in the tower and another alarming near miss two months after a midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter killed 67 people

Politics

5 h. ago Health department layoffs mean that data on drug use and mental health could sit unused

A 50-year-old government survey on drug use may be in jeopardy

Events

5 h. ago Mike Waltz’s team set up at least 20 Signal chats for national security work – report

National security adviser and team shared ‘sensitive information’ in group chats on app, sources tell PoliticoUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s national security adviser, Mike Waltz, and his team have created at least 20 different group chats on the encrypted messaging app Signal to coordinate sensitive national security work, sources tell Politico.The revelation, which cites four people with direct knowledge of the practice, follows heightened scrutiny of the administration’s handling of sensitive information after the Atlantic recently published messages from a chat that included the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, sharing operational details of deadly strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago Coronation Street reveals Mick's real name as Chesney discovers true identity

Coronation Street's latest episode saw Chesney Brown uncover Mick Michaelis' real name and his true identity leaving him rattled, as he realised he could be targeting him

Politics

6 h. ago Coronation Street's Sue Devaney breaks silence on exit as she admits concerns over plot

Debbie Webster actress Sue Devaney confessed she had some initial 'concerns' over her exit storyline on Coronation Street that will see the character diagnosed with dementia

Politics

7 h. ago LIVE: Police cordon off street with 'blood in the road' after incident

A scene is in place this evening with forensics in white suits conducting enquiries

Events

7 h. ago Julie Goodyear and husband Scott Brand's love story 29 years after meeting

Julie Goodyear is best known as Coronation Street's Bet Lynch, but now lives a quieter life with her husband Scott Brand after a wild proposal and difficult health diagnosis

Politics

7 h. ago St Andrews scholars pull off historic double in R&A Student Tour Series

Judy Joo and Judd Sundelson underline ever-improving programme under Ian Muir

Society