US Capital Area Braces for Economic Hit From Government Shutdown
The Washington, DC region is bracing for disruption to the local economy when federal funding lapses at midnight
1970-01-01 08:00
Microsoft UK partners with The Crown Estate to create Minecraft Education worlds providing green learning
The Crown Estate has partnered with Microsoft UK to build Minecraft Education worlds to provide green learning and inspire the next generation of environmentalists and conservationists.
1970-01-01 08:00
Dianne Feinstein: Trailblazing Senator dies aged 90
The California senator served for more than three decades and broke new ground for women in US politics.
1970-01-01 08:00
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe 'really saddened' by Sycamore Gap tree felling
The felling of the famous Sycamore Gap tree in the North East has prompted an outpouring of grief from scores of celebrities – but few as unexpected as the Newcastle United football manager. Speaking at a pre-match press conference on 29 September, Eddie Howe said he was saddened by the incident, but that he had never seen the tree in person. The Magpies manager said he was disappointed someone would want to destroy “such a beautiful thing”. “I'm really, really sad that I wasn't able to get there before what happened. “I'm really saddened by it. I don't quite know how to describe it. “When I heard the news, I was just so disappointed that an act can ruin something that's there for the pleasure of everybody and it's such a beautiful thing. “Very sad.” A 16-year-old boy was arrested on Thursday in connection with the tree’s felling. The tree at Sycamore Gap, beside Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, was made famous by an appearance in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, starring Kevin Costner. It was believed to be about 300 years old. Northumberland National Park Authority officials believe it was “deliberately felled”. Howe was joined by voices across the North East in expressing shock. The coach was joined by voices across the North East and the country in condemning the ruinous act which saw one of Northumberland's icons cut down. Si King, one of the Hairy Bikers, a celebrity chef due, said the tree was a “sentinel of time and elemental spirit of Northumberland”. In a video on X/Twitter, he said: “I hope whoever has done that has a conscience because you've just murdered a sentinel of time and elemental spirit of Northumberland. “I hope you feel really good about yourself for whatever warped reason you've done it. It's shocking. “I'm beyond words.” Meanwhile news anchor Stephen Dixon refused to see why it was so upsetting for nature lovers. “It's also just one tree, let's keep it in context”, he said on right wing TV channel GB News. He said the perpetrator should go on a National Trust course to learn to “appreciate things a bit more”. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
1970-01-01 08:00
US Supreme Court to weigh state laws constraining social media companies
By Andrew Chung (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide the legality of Republican-backed state laws in
1970-01-01 08:00
Country star Dustin Lynch was at an impasse. The only way forward was to have ‘Killed the Cowboy’
Ahead of Dustin Lynch’s six studio album, “Killed the Cowboy,” the 38-year-old country star sensed some inner conflict
1970-01-01 08:00
Why We Play: Nerfball looks to bring inclusive sport to market
Nerfball, the first official team sport for Nerf and Hasbro, offers exciting potential for inclusivity in the world of active play.
1970-01-01 08:00
US SEC charges Newell Brands and ex-CEO with misleading investors
WASHINGTON The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday charged Newell Brands and former Chief Executive Newell Brands
1970-01-01 08:00
804,000 long-term borrowers are having their student loans forgiven before payments resume this fall
Student loan payments start up again for most borrowers in October, but more than 800,000 people who have been paying for years are having their loans forgiven
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB Hot Seat: 3 managers who could earn contract extensions if they make the playoffs
With the final week of the regular season underway, the drama has intensified. Teams are fighting to play on. Some teams are playing spoiler. All of this could make or break a manager.
1970-01-01 08:00
Loewe showcases high-waisted silhouettes in surrealistic Paris fashion display
Flashes of intrigue greeted guests at Loewe’s meticulously designed space for Paris Fashion Week
1970-01-01 08:00
3 Baton Rouge police officers are arrested amid investigations into 'torture warehouse' case
A Baton Rouge, Louisiana, deputy police chief and two other officers have been arrested on multiple felony charges amid investigations and lawsuits related to an alleged police "torture warehouse" dubbed the Brave Cave.
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