1 hour ago About sharing By Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Banks face fines if they fail to provide free access to cash withdrawals for consumers and businesses, the Treasury has confirmed. A new policy will state that free cash withdrawals and deposits must be available within one mile for people living in urban…
34 minutes ago About sharing Sarah Meredith has been waiting for a liver transplant for two years By Catherine Burns and Vicki Loader BBC Health Team The system for allocating most liver transplants on the NHS is causing younger patients to wait longer for surgery, figures show. There is a shortage of liver donors, so…
The ruling by the International Chess Federation is drawing criticism from some players.
5 hours ago About sharing Watch: Memorable moments from Parkinson’s star-studded show By Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter Stars who were interviewed by Sir Michael Parkinson over the years – from Sir David Attenborough to David Beckham – have paid tribute to the “TV legend” following his death at the age of 88. Sir Michael interviewed…
By Grace TooheyStaff Writer Aug. 17, 2023 2:25 PM PT Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy Link URLCopied! Print Hurricane Hilary is rapidly intensifying off Mexico’s west coast, with forecasters warning that the storm will likely hit Southern California by late Sunday, bringing with it a deluge of rain, whipping winds and dangerous surf. By…
11 minutes ago About sharing Dozens of people were rescued following the fatal sinking of a migrant boat in the Channel By Tom Symonds & Kathryn Armstrong in Calais and London Four people have been arrested and are under investigation in France following the fatal sinking of a migrant boat in the Channel. It follows…
Aug. 17, 2023 11:49 AM PT Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy Link URLCopied! Print Following a string of flash mob robberies of luxury goods stores around Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass on Thursday announced a new task force of local and federal agencies to target the crimes. The crimes have drawn national attention after…
By Grace TooheyStaff Writer Aug. 17, 2023 12:08 PM PT Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy Link URLCopied! Print Hurricane Hilary is moving toward Southern California, with its impact to be felt beginning Saturday through at least Tuesday. While the specific path and forecast remain unclear, here are details of what we know now and…
By Nathan SolisStaff Writer Aug. 17, 2023 12:33 PM PT Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy Link URLCopied! Print Amid an increase in crime and drug overdoses, the Los Angeles Police Department has proposed arming officers who patrol Metro buses and trains with a nonlethal whip-like device that wraps around a person’s body. The Los…
Watch Stefanos Tsitsipas stop play during the second round of the Cincinnati Open as he alleges a spectator was making bee sounds.