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Scones and sympathy: country ways connecting the city

Pickles, baking and knitting are attracting a new generation of Country Women's Association members and bringing the spirit of the bush to the city.

AAP · Oct 9

Law enforcement Democrat, GOP Air Force vet upend partisan script in race for new San Antonio U.S. House district

The 35th Congressional District was redrawn to elect a Republican, but Latino voters’ brewing leftward shift has put the seat in play for Democrat Johnny Garcia, who faces Trump-backed Carlos De La Cruz.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 6

ICE Protest Surveillance Widens as DHS Subpoenas Union and Climate Group Records Without Any Crime

DHS subpoenaed years of financial records from unions and a climate group over anti-ICE protests in Minnesota, sweeping in members and donors never accused of any crime.

International Business Times UK · Aug 14

15 killed in Philippines landslides as Typhoon Bavi wreaks havoc, heads for Taiwan

Typhoon Bavi wreaked havoc in the Philippines, leading to tragic landslides that claimed the lives of at least fifteen people. The approaching storm caused significant evacuations and transport disruptions, as Taiwan braced for severe flooding and landslides, resulting in widespread school and business closures. Although weakening, the typhoon was poised…

The Times of India · Jul 10

Author Abigail Dean wins Gold Dagger for gripping crime thriller

The lawyer-turned-author took out the award for the best crime novel of the year

The Independent UK · Jul 2

The Death Of Us author Abigail Dean wins top crime writer award

The lawyer-turned-author took out the award for the best crime novel of the year.

Evening Standard · Jul 2

'They're Just Choosing Not to Protect Us': 3,500+ Xbox Union Workers Blast Microsoft Over Imminent Mass Layoffs

Xbox union workers criticise Microsoft for failing to protect employees amid expected job cuts, highlighting contradictions in its labour neutrality framework and calling for stronger workforce protections.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

Author behind A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder shortlisted for top crime award

Known for A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder, Jackson is up for the CWA Gold Dagger award for her adult thriller, Not Quite Dead Yet.

Evening Standard · May 27

66% of CEOs are freezing hiring while betting billions on AI. It's a costly miscalculation

As agentic AI reshapes hierarchies, a new role — the Chief Workforce Architect — may be the only thing standing between AI ROI and operational gridlock.

Fortune · Mar 18

Author Mark Billingham awarded Diamond Dagger for ‘sustained excellence’ in crime writing

‘Presuming this is not an administrative error, I could not be more thrilled or honoured,’ joked the author upon receiving the award

The Independent UK · Jan 29