Economy
Hiltzik: Blame gas stations — and yourself — for the rise and fall of gas prices
Economists blame corner gas stations and consumer behavior for the rocket-and-feathers phenomenon in the rise and fall of gasoline prices.
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Economy
Sweeping California law on single-use plastic meets with outrage from all sides as it goes live
California's long anticipated single-use plastic law is now in effect. Environmentalists and anti-waste activists are suing, saying loopholes make it toothless and even harmful.
World
California under pressure — again — as partisan redistricting wars escalate
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling limiting the Voting Rights Act has some Democrats asking whether California could go further in redrawing maps to target GOP districts.
Conflict, Peace and Security
MSF Forced to Close Lankien Hospital After 31 Years
[MSF] Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has been forced to permanently close our hospital in Lankien, Jonglei State, South Sudan, after it was bombarded on 3 February. Closing our hospital brings…
Science & Tech
Five Ways A.I. Search Beats an Old-School Google Search
Google’s A.I. search technology is far from perfect (don’t count on it for celebrity news), but it excels at tasks like picking out groceries and detecting scams.
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Gold next target on Robertson’s ‘tremendous journey’
Joanna Robertson says her sporting life has been a "tremendous journey" with the next stop the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where she is targeting gold in the T54 1500m and…
News Story
Dembele or Saka? Gabriel misses out? Sky Sports’ combined PSG and Arsenal XI
The Champions League final is set. On May 30, holders Paris Saint-Germain will aim to defend their title in Budapest while Arsenal look to lift the trophy for the first…
Airlines and Airplanes
Help! We Got to the Gate in the Nick of Time, but Missed Our Flight.
A California couple rushed through Heathrow to catch their connecting flight, arriving with minutes to spare. But British Airways had already given away their seats.
Politics
Poll: Voters aren’t so sure about Trump’s sweeping election bill
The POLITICO Poll finds that a plurality of Americans neither support nor oppose the bill, or are unsure, even as the president makes it a top priority.
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso’s Junta Escalates Attack On Information
[HRW] Ban on TV5Monde Reflects Broader Offensive Against Independent Media
Boxing
‘The three of us are the next’: Fabio Wardley on Dubois, Itauma and boxing’s heavyweight future
Briton, who defends his WBO title against Daniel Dubois, talks Fury-Joshua, doping and his punditry sideline“The only expectation I have is that it will end in a knockout,” Fabio Wardley…
All Countries
European Court Judgment Spotlights Turkey’s Weaponisation of Terrorism Laws
The landmark ruling in the Yasak case has turned the spotlight on the Turkish authorities’ practice since the failed coup of convicting people by association rather than on a basis…
All Countries
Serbia’s EXIT Festival Moves to Montenegro, But Not Without Resistance
Montenegro is spending big to bring the high-profile EXIT music festival to its shores after its politically-connected exile from Serbia, although not everyone is convinced of the benefit.
All Countries
WWII Historical Revisionism is ‘Suffocating’ Present-Day Croatia
Historical revisionism concerning the fascist Ustasha movement’s role in World War II has become embedded in contemporary Croatian politics and society.
Science & Tech
Pressure from individual particles measured for the first time
A device made using a tiny bead floating in a beam of light can measure extremely small pressures and could help find a mysterious kind of neutrino
Sussex holidays
Gateway to the South Downs: take the train to a picture-perfect village with a cracking pub
The West Sussex village of Amberley, near Arundel, is easy to reach by train and offers great hiking in the national park, castles and a newly reopened pub with a…
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Battle of heavy hitters – Wardley & Dubois’ best knockouts
Watch Fabio Wardley's and Daniel Dubois' best knockouts, before they face each other on Saturday.
Sats
My kids are taking their first big exams – and revealing my own anxieties about AI and long division | Emma Brockes
As the traditional route of school, university and entry-level job is ever more precarious, it’s no wonder parents are feeling the strainCalled on to do long division, how would you…
Food
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for spring chicken thighs with spring onions, mint and peas | A kitchen in Rome
Softly braised vegetables combine with crisp-skinned chicken thighs in this reliable, versatile dishThe weather lately has been as temperamental as peas in pods. But peas are even harder to read…
World
Purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note had echoes of messages he had sent earlier
The note contains an apparent reference to a line from a 1931 Little Rascals short film that Epstein had used in at least two email messages.
Economy
Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict
Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.
Science & Tech
Odds of a ‘super El Niño’ increase, adding to fears of extreme weather around the world
One of the most powerful El Niño events ever recorded could form in the coming months, according to new forecasts, raising concerns about global temperatures, hurricanes, drought conditions and other…
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Champions League: PSG beat Bayern 6-5 on aggregate to reach final against Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the Champions League final after holding Bayern Munich to a 1-1 draw and securing a 6-5 aggregate victory.
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Rugby Union Weekly
Sara, Kat Merchant and Philippa Tuttiett debate the size 4.5 ball and preview round four.
World
Commentary: Spencer Pratt goes viral as an AI superhero for L.A. Will it translate into votes?
To the rescue? Spencer Pratt's campaign for mayor of Los Angeles gets the AI superhero treatment. But will it be enough to influence voters?
Economy
Merger costs add up as Warner Bros. Discovery posts $2.9-billion quarterly loss
Merger costs, including accounting for a Netflix termination fee, contributed to the loss
Science & Tech
Dating over 50 is probably on the rise – but we know little about it
Research into dating has until now almost exclusively focused on younger people, but we’re finally beginning to investigate how romance changes in later life
Economy
If you’re an iPhone user, you could get $95 from this Apple settlement
Apple settled legal claims that the California smartphone maker misled consumers about AI capabilities available on the iPhone.
World Cup 2026 (Soccer)
World Cup Dynamic Ticket Pricing Drives Argentine Soccer Fans To Extremes
Dynamic ticket pricing has made this year’s tournament the most expensive in history, pushing Argentine fans to extremes.
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Champions League: Attacking show expected as Bayern welcome PSG in Munich for semi-final second leg
Barcelona hold the record for the best attacking performance in the Champions League since 2000 - but PSG and Bayern are both close to breaking it.
Economy
Trump administration supports L.A. wildfire victims suing State Farm
The Trump administration's Department of Justice filed a brief Monday supporting the legal position of L.A. wildfire victims suing State Farm and other insurers in a state lawsuit.
Science & Tech
New Scientist recommends Attenborough documentary Making Life on Earth
The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week
Science & Tech
Former Soviet scientific megastructures captured in striking photos
Eric Lusito crossed the former Soviet Union to explore vast scientific sites, some of which have been deserted for years, for his new book
Science & Tech
Bronze Age Britons fashioned copper-mining tools out of old bones
An analysis of 150 artefacts from a site in Wales shows that the ancient practice of making tools out of bone persisted even after the advent of metal-working
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Learn What It Takes to Become a Cybersecurity Consultant
Cybersecurity consultants have never been more in demand. Information security analyst roles are projected to grow nearly 30 percent between now and 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
Science & Tech
Less nostalgia, more pain: scientists study 1763 Eurovision songs
Feedback discovers that the prevailing themes of Eurovision songs may come and go, but the urge to win stays the same.