Why did so many teens get into their first choice uni this year?
A record number of 18-year-olds have been accepted by their “firm” university choice. Here’s what’s going on. BBC News
Bournemouth in talks to sign Liverpool winger Doak
Bournemouth open talks to sign Scotland winger Ben Doak from Liverpool, who want £25m for the 19-year-old. BBC News
D.C. takes Trump admin to court over federal takeover of policingGlobalnews Digital
District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb said in a new lawsuit that U.S. President Donald Trump is going far beyond his power under the law.
Bondi puts sanctuary cities nationwide on notice after DC police federal takeover
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, temporarily leading Washington, D.C.’s police at President Donald Trump’s request, announced Thursday that she had sent letters giving sanctuary jurisdictions nationwide one week to comply…
Alaska governor hopes for end to Ukraine war as state prepares for historic Trump-Putin summit
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy explained why it “makes sense” for President Donald Trump to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in his state Friday. “We are very close to Russia,…
‘About our lives, but without our voice’: Sidelined Ukrainians look on
Left uninvited to key talks, many Ukrainians look on with a mix of fatigue and mistrust. BBC News
Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden over ‘salacious’ commentsGlobalnews Digital
The first lady’s threats echo a favoured strategy of her husband, who has aggressively used litigation to go after critics.
Kingsmill owner to buy Hovis to make UK bread giant
Warburtons is the current market leader and the deal needs approval from the competition watchdog. BBC News
Florida to open ‘Deportation Depot’ at shuttered prison weeks after launching ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facility
From “Alligator Alcatraz” to a new “Deportation Depot,” Florida says it is leading the way in enforcing federal immigration laws. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that the state will…
DC sues Trump administration over ‘unlawful’ federal takeover
The D.C. attorney general on Friday sued the Trump administration over its federal takeover of the D.C. police force and its deployment of national guard troops into the city, arguing…
England flags hung by locals taken down
Birmingham City Council says the flags are being removed due streetlights being upgraded. BBC News
The Ongoing History of New Music, encore presentation: Rivers Cuomo and Weezer, Alt-Rock’s Nerd Heroes, part 2Alan Cross
Here’s the second half of our Rivers Cuomo and Weezer study. New episodes start in about a month!
SC Republican mounts bid for House seat currently occupied by gubernatorial hopeful Nancy Mace
South Carolina Republican state Rep. Mark Smith launched a bid for U.S. Congress. He is running for the seat in the Palmetto State’s 1st Congressional District, which is currently occupied…
Sonic boom heard after RAF scrambled to incident
A loud explosive sound is reported in parts of Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Kent and London. BBC News
Crowds on Demand CEO provides insight as paid protester requests up 400% under Trump
Crowds on Demand CEO Adam Swart told “Fox & Friends” on Friday that his company has received 400% more paid protester requests this year than during the same period last…
Trump doubles down on ‘very severe’ consequences threat if Putin blocks peace process
President Donald Trump doubled down on his threat of Russian President Vladimir Putin facing “very severe” economic consequences if he blocks the Ukraine peace process. He reiterated the warning when…
Israel’s Ben Gvir filmed threatening Marwan Barghouti in prison
Palestinian officials call Israeli threats against jailed leader Marwan Barghouti, an ”unprecedented provocation.” Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Virginia school districts support for transgender students’ rights in governor’s race spotlight
A move this week by the Loudon County, Virginia, school board to continue to support allowing transgender children to use facilities that do not match their biological sex is front-and-center…
Castillo’s game-winning field goal lifts Bombers after late surge from RedblacksGlobalnews Digital
Sergio Castillo made up for an earlier miss in a big way when he booted a 47-yard field as time expired to lift the Blue Bombers to a 30-27 victory…