16 h. ago Mikaela Shiffrin storms back to win her sixth straight World Cup slalom

Shiffrin fastest on deteriorating second runRast denied by 0.09sec in tight Semmering finishColturi claims third as season dominance rolls onMikaela Shiffrin rebounded from a sluggish opening run with a fluid, attacking second to continue her domination of the women’s World Cup slalom under lights in Semmering, Austria, on Sunday.“It did not feel that good,” said Shiffrin. “I didn’t expect to come down with a green light. It’s been one of those days.” Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Judge green lights New York’s driver’s license law, rejecting a Trump administration challenge

A federal judge has given a green light to New York’s so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration’s bid to stop the state from giving people driver’s licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally

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5 d. ago Bari Weiss yanking a 60 Minutes story is censorship by oligarchy | Margaret Sullivan

Weiss ought to cut her losses, green-light the piece, and try to start acting like an editor – not like a cog in the machine of authoritarian politics and oligarchyOne tries to give people the benefit of the doubt. But now, when it comes to Bari Weiss as the editor in chief of CBS News, there is no longer any doubt. A broadcast-news neophyte, Weiss has no business in that exalted role. She proved that beyond any remaining doubt last weekend, pulling a powerful and important piece of journalism just days before it was due to air, charging that it wasn’t ready. Whatever her claims about the story’s supposed flaws, this looks like a clear case of censorship-by-editor to protect the interests of powerful, rich and influential people.The 60 Minutes piece – about the brutal conditions at an El Salvador prison where the Trump administration has sent Venezuelan migrants without due process – had already been thoroughly edited, fact-checked and sent through the network’s standards desk and i...

Politics

5 d. ago The bold new plan to make a Greater Manchester town centre 'more vibrant'

Plans to transform Denton have been greenlit.

Politics

6 d. ago US regulators approve Wegovy pill, first oral medication to treat obesity

Food and Drug Administration’s approval hands drugmaker Novo Nordisk an edge in the race to market an obesity pillUS regulators on Monday gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, the first daily oral medication to treat obesity.The US Food and Drug Administration’s approval handed drugmaker Novo Nordisk an edge over rival Eli Lilly in the race to market an obesity pill. Lilly’s oral drug, orforglipron, is still under review. Continue reading...

Science

6 d. ago Plans to transform unit in Paisley into indoor golf facility receive green light

Bid for planning permission for site at Nethercommon Industrial Estate in Inchinnan Road granted by local authority.

Politics

6 d. ago Plans to convert Paisley unit into personal training studio approved by Renfrewshire Council

Bloom Fitness Studio intends to create a space where women can train in a "safe and private" environment.

Politics

6 d. ago New Salford rugby league team given green light weeks after Red Devils wound up

The city's mayor is hoping for a 'fresh start' for the league team.

Sport

1 week ago Billionaire real estate tycoon could see his £80m plans to transform 16th

In the picture-perfect Suffolk countryside, a storm has broken over one of England's most picturesque estates.

Economics

1 week ago Hundreds of new homes in Chelsea neighbourhood are given green light

The development includes 2,577sqm of open space including a green community square and a promenade along a nearby creek

Politics

1 week ago Man Utd decide on condition that will see them green light Kobbie Mainoo exit

Manchester United have a clear position on Kobbie Mainoo's future at Old Trafford as clubs wonder about the midfield star's availability in the January transfer window

Politics

1 week ago Universal Studios theme park given planning permission for site near Bedford

The green light has been given for the UK’s first Universal Studios park, with construction set to begin ahead of a planned 2031 opening

Events

1 week ago Universal’s first UK theme park given green light for Bedfordshire site

The company claims the attraction will create nearly 30,000 jobs in the region

Politics

1 week ago Earls Court's £10 billion regeneration gets green light from Kensington & Chelsea

Work is now expected to get under way on the 44 acre site next year

Economics

1 week ago UK’s Universal FINALLY gets go ahead to start works – with plans to open the theme park by 2031

UNIVERSAL has finally been given the green light to open a theme park in the UK. The famous film studios has been given planning permission to start building the theme park. A Special Development Order (SDO) has been granted by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, which allows the theme park...

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1 week ago Earls Court's £10 billion regeneration gets green light from K&C

Work is now expected to get under way on the 44 acre site next year

Economics

1 week ago UK's first Universal Studios theme park officially given green light

Planning permission has now been granted for the new theme park in Cambridgeshire

Politics

2 w. ago Islington council gives green light to massive Barnsbury redevelopment

New Barnsbury Estate will be demolished and 1,116 new homes created in one of the borough’s biggest housing schemes for decades

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2 w. ago Islington council gives green light to massive housing redevelopment

New Barnsbury Estate will be demolished and 1,116 new homes created in one of the borough’s biggest housing schemes for decades

Politics

2 w. ago Designs for a stunning new public square next to St Paul's Cathedral get green light

The new Greyfriars Square in the City of London is planned to be 3,500 sq metres in size

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