New top story on Hacker News: UK poll: Work and money worry young people more than culture wars or climate

UK poll: Work and money worry young people more than culture wars or climate
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'LIV dozen will provide extra challenge to McIlroy's Augusta ambitions'

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are among the favourites to win the Masters but this week's LIV event in Miami could provide some pointers to who may challenge, writes Iain Carter.

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Arsenal confirm Berta as sporting director

Arsenal are turning to Andrea Berta, who previously worked at Atletico Madrid, to be their new sporting director, so what is on his to-do list?

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Trump says he couldn't care less about higher car prices because of tariffs

Trump says he hopes foreign carmakers raise prices as it means people will buy US-made cars.

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How to follow this weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals

How to follow this weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals on the BBC, with two games being shown live.

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Another success story? How Hurzeler has taken Brighton to next level

Before their FA Cup quarter-final, BBC Sport explains why Fabian Hurzeler is proving to be another managerial success story for Brighton.

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New top story on Hacker News: The loneliest people (and places) in America

The loneliest people (and places) in America
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England sewage spills hit record 3.6m hours last year

Sewage spilled into England's waterways for a record number of hours last year, the Environmental Agency says.

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Spectacular Northern Lights shine across the UK

Spectacular displays of the Northern Lights have been seen over recent nights with the potential for more to come.

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Clothes sales push inflation down more than expected

Inflation fell to 2.8% in February, driven by cheaper women's clothing.

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Lower Thames Crossing approved by government

The 14-mile (22.5km) road will link the A2 and M2 in Kent with the A13 and M25 in Essex.

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New top story on Hacker News: Music and the Decline of Civilization

Music and the Decline of Civilization
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One historian's 30-year quest to catch a national records thief

One academic's mission to discover who stole 200 items from Scotland's national archives.

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Apology over inside-out windows on tower blocks

Tower block residents describe their shock after finding replacement windows were wrongly installed.

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Blood brothers - bonds and betrayal on a rugby pitch

Tom Williams was part of a conspiracy that united and then divided a Harlequins dressing room, before the truth rocked rugby to its core.

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Charity shop 'shocked' as Bible sells for £56,000

The rare Bible has gone under the hammer after being spotted by bookshop volunteers.

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Small electric cars were said to be the future – but SUVs now rule the road

Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.

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Piastri leads Norris to McLaren one-two in China

Oscar Piastri leads Lando Norris to a dominant McLaren one-two in the Chinese Grand Prix ahead of George Russell's Mercedes.

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What nine months in space does to the human body

Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth - but what has nine months in space done to them?

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Iceland minister who had a child with a teenager 30 years ago quits

Ásthildur Lóa Thórsdóttir had a relationship with a 15 year old when she was 22, she revealed.

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New top story on Hacker News: The FBI Seized This Woman's Life Savings–Without Telling Her Why

The FBI Seized This Woman's Life Savings–Without Telling Her Why
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What we know so far about the Heathrow closure

Flights around the world are facing disruption after a fire at a nearby substation caused a power outage at the airport.

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'There will never be anyone like him' - Hill tribute to Jordan

Damon Hill pays tribute to Eddie Jordan after the former Formula 1 team boss' dies aged 76.

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Will we see Venus Williams on a tennis court again?

It is a year since Venus Williams played a match. Has the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion quietly retired?

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New top story on Hacker News: The Lost Art of Research as Leisure

The Lost Art of Research as Leisure
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New top story on Hacker News: Chrome disabling uBlock Origin is a serious security threat

Chrome disabling uBlock Origin is a serious security threat
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K-Pop summer: How the UK is (finally) embracing Korean pop

With five massive stadium shows this summer, K-Pop is establishing itself in the UK mainstream.

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The mums taking on a council over landfill site fires

Locals say constant fires at Arnold's Field, Rainham, are harming their health.

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New top story on Hacker News: Compression of Spectral Images Using Spectral JPEG XL

Compression of Spectral Images Using Spectral JPEG XL
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I was close to dying in car crash - Antonio

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, West Ham forward Michail Antonio reflects on his near-fatal car crash in December.

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How JD Vance sees the world - and why that matters

In a speech to allies and in that infamous Oval Office row, the vice-president came out punching - but what is he fighting for?

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'France's title win feels like beginning of something'

The only surprise about France's historic Six Nations campaign is that they didn't win a Grand Slam, writes Tom English.

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Can Scotland's 'France-lite' thwart Les Bleus and hand England title?

Imperious yet vulnerable, France face a less clinical version of themselves as Scotland aim to spoil the hosts' Six Nations title hopes, writes Tom English.

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Rashford returns as Tuchel names first England squad

Aston Villa forward Marcus Rashford named in Thomas Tuchel's first squad as England manager.

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What to look out for from Tuchel's first England squad

Who will Thomas Tuchel pick in his first England squad? BBC Sport looks at his options with form and fitness key factors.

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New top story on Hacker News: Huawei targeted in new European Parliament corruption probe

Huawei targeted in new European Parliament corruption probe
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New top story on Hacker News: Game Boy Advance Architecture – A Practical Analysis

Game Boy Advance Architecture – A Practical Analysis
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Starmer pledges to tackle 'flabby' state

The PM will promise to cut regulations and use AI to make the Civil Service more efficient in a speech later.

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Seventy pythons rescued after couple's break-up

Live snakes were kept in enclosures with dead ones, whilst bags of pythons were found in the freezer

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Yung Filly pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

The rapper and YouTuber appeared before Perth Magistrates Court in Australia on Tuesday.

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Aus-Eng 150th anniversary Test will be day-night match

The 150th anniversary fixture between England and Australia to celebrate the first Test match will be a day-night contest at the MCG.

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Watch: Aerial video shows extent of damage to North Sea oil tanker

The US-registered Stena Immaculate was carrying jet fuel for the US military, at the time of the collision.

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How should Trump deal with Putin?

Advice from an expert who’s been in the room with the Russian leader.

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Armando Iannucci's political satire with Peter Capaldi

A British minister accidentally backs a war on TV and then tries to prevent it.

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Every dog has its day - Crufts in pictures through the years

The annual show has been running for more than 130 years featuring pooches of all shapes and sizes.

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France has a nuclear umbrella. Could its European allies fit under it?

President Macron has aired the idea that France's deterrence force could be used to defend of other European countries.

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New top story on Hacker News: Falkon: A KDE Web Browser

Falkon: A KDE Web Browser
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Twelve injured in shooting at Toronto pub

The extent of injuries is not known and the suspect remains at large after fleeing the scene said police.

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Prodigy who roomed with Bellingham eyes revival under Maradona's son

The lost wonderkid who was once Jude Bellingham's roomate and found salvation in street football, now a Maradona is giving him hope.

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New top story on Hacker News: Apache iceberg the Hadoop of the modern-data-stack?

Apache iceberg the Hadoop of the modern-data-stack?
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More women doctors than men for first time in UK

A driving factor is the rising number of women joining medical schools, the General Medical Council says.

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Indian court orders release of Briton held without trial for years

Christian Michel has been held for six years in the high-profile AgustaWestland corruption case.

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What pause in US military aid could mean for Ukraine

It's a bitter blow for Ukraine and Europe - but not the first time the US has withheld aid, writes BBC's Jonathan Beale.

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All smiles in Meghan's relentlessly upbeat TV series

The Duchess of Sussex releases a lifestyle TV show about cooking and gardening.

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Trump's tariffs risk economic turbulence - and voter backlash

Trump is making a high-stakes bet that could either reap major political dividends, or seriously undercut his second term.

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Head dropped in first over of India-Australia semi

India's Mohammed Shami drops Australia opener Travis Head off his own bowling in the first over of the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai.

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TikTok investigated over use of children's data

It will look into how the social media platform uses the data of 13 to 17-year-olds to recommend content.

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Covid inquiry turns to PPE deals and the 'VIP lane'

Four weeks of hearings will look at the purchase of billions of pounds of medical equipment in the pandemic.

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Radcliffe runs first marathon in 10 years aged 51

Former world record holder Paula Radcliffe runs her first marathon for 10 years aged 51 in Tokyo and aims for Boston next.

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The 12 days when an escaped eagle entranced the nation

In 1965, the nation was united in following an escaped golden eagle's short period of liberty.

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Pilates, painting and bike rides: Gene Hackman's life in Santa Fe

After leaving Hollywood, Gene Hackman retired in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he became a fixture in the community.

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New top story on Hacker News: How long can you balance a pencil?

How long can you balance a pencil?
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Steve Rosenberg: Vladimir Putin can afford to sit back and watch events unfold

A breakdown in relations between Ukraine and the US is potentially very serious for Kyiv, but very positive for Moscow.

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