PA Media Amanda Pritchard, head of NHS England, would have regular Monday meetings with Health Secretary Wes Streeting to review performance and address challenges. But last Monday was different. After discussing the state of the health service, she announced she was stepping down – with just one month’s notice. It came as a shock to […]
President Trump on Saturday initiated an investigation into whether imports of lumber threaten America’s national security, a step that is likely to further inflame relations with Canada, the largest exporter of wood to the United States. The president directed his commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, to carry out the investigation. The results of the inquiry could […]
A few years ago, I got into a lift with a former colleague I knew a little but wouldn’t exactly describe as a close friend. In the way that we all have done hundreds of times, I asked how he was, expecting a variant of the standard response: “Yeah, not bad thanks, mate. How are […]
Milutin Osmajic mocked Burnley fans after scoring for Preston in a clash fraught with tension. Getty Burnley players refused to shake hands with Preston North-End striker Milutin Osmajic during their FA Cup fifth-round clash on Saturday as a sign of solidarity with teammate Hannibal Mejbri. The Burnley midfielder accused Osmajic of racially abusing him when the […]
Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. While US stocks closed higher on Friday, leading indices closed in the red for the month. Specifically, the broad-based S&P 500 fell by around 1.45%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Index tumbled 4% in […]
Politics could also prove problematic. Most of the movies that Hollywood is poised to celebrate represent a cultural paradigm that was shattered by the presidential election. “Emilia Pérez,” a musical exploration of trans identity, has 13 nominations, the most of any film. In one way or another, “The Brutalist” (10 nods), “Wicked” (10), “Conclave” (eight), […]
Since New York’s ban on the distribution of single-use plastic bags took effect five years ago, Francisco Marte, who owns five bodegas in the Bronx with his brothers, has been conflicted about how to transition away from their use. At three of his stores, he has stopped handing out plastic bags altogether, charging customers a […]
Billionaire and presidential adviser Elon Musk speaking during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, on Feb. 26, 2025. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has made more inflated savings claims on its digital “wall of receipts.” Tuesday’s […]
Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford have made bright starts to their Aston Villa careers. Getty Forwards Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford are quickly adapting to Aston Villa’s style and growing in confidence, manager Unai Emery said after they linked-up again to lead the club into the FA Cup quarterfinals with a 2-0 victory over Cardiff City. […]
If any model symbolizes the ultimate victory of the S.U.V., Mr. Edwards said, it is the Mercedes G-Class, or Geländewagen. Built in Austria, it was conceived in 1979 as an unpretentious military or farm truck. Mercedes didn’t initially offer the G-Class in America, and a gray market of imports stoked demand. The federal government cut […]