As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, its humanitarian operations are increasingly in doubt as its top donor — the United States — has cut funding under the Trump administration and some other top Western countries have followed suit
How Senate Republicans want to change the tax breaks in Trump’s big bill
House and Senate Republicans are taking different approaches when it comes to the tax cuts that lawmakers are looking to include in their massive tax bill
Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions
The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 26-49-58-61-63, Mega Ball: 9, Megaplier:
A majority of people around the world support a carbon tax — even if they’re paying it
People in affluent countries around the world are willing to tax themselves to address climate change and ease poverty. That idea defies conventional political wisdom, which typically holds that people hate taxes. It emerged in a survey of 40,680 people in 20 nations that found strong support for a carbon...
Want to try lab-grown salmon? The US just approved it.
For the first time ever, a lab-grown seafood company has met the United States Food and Drug Administration’s requirements for demonstrating the safety of a new cell-cultured product. Wildtype’s cultivated salmon is now for sale in Portland, Oregon. This marks the first time that lab-grown seafood (also known as “cultivated...
New York’s mayoral race could decide the city’s climate future
Six years ago, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio hosted a chaotic press conference in the lobby of Trump Tower to announce the city’s commitment to its version of the Green New Deal. The mayor, whose term ended in 2022, planned to achieve this through the Climate Mobilization Act,...
‘How did I get here?’: GB basketball captain Temi Fágbénlé’s journey from shy London teen to WNBA
Britain’s driving force on EuroBasket prospects, playing alongside Caitlin Clark and the importance of a team mentality at the highest level “It’s great to be back with Great Britain,” Temi Fágbénlé says, her voice carrying the quiet confidence of a seasoned international basketball player. “I come from the WNBA but...
Cercene’s shock Royal Ascot victory ends long wait for Joseph Murphy
Trainer celebrates first Group One winner with 33-1 shot ‘It’s 50 years of work by the family. A lifetime’s ambition’ A lifetime of hope and endeavour enjoyed a glorious reward here on Friday as Joseph Murphy, who is two years short of a half-century with a trainer’s licence, finally added...
Impressive St Helens sink Leeds to relieve pressure on Paul Wellens
St Helens 18-4 Leeds Harry Robertson’s stunning cover tackle inspires Saints There are moments in any Super League season that can feel pivotal. Some are good, some are bad: some can even prove to be a false dawn and merely turn out to be indifferent. But if St Helens are...
Nuno Espírito Santo signs new three-year deal to stay at Nottingham Forest
Manager guided club to highest finish for 30 years Late run of defeats scuppered Champions League hopes The Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo has signed a new three-year contract to remain at the City Ground until at least 2028. The 51-year-old guided Forest to a seventh-place finish in the...