Ministers want 60% of children walking or cycling to school by 2035
BBC
Ministers want 60% of children walking or cycling to school by 2035
Thousands of safer paths and crossings are promised to help people become more active in England's towns and cities.
12m ago
Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire with SpaceX's IPO
PBS
Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire with SpaceX's IPO
Elon Musk may never colonize Mars as promised, but enough investors consider the SpaceX founder to be a sort of miracle man that they'll help him reach another fantastic goal Friday when he takes the
18m ago
A key U.S. spy tool is set to lapse on Friday — now what?
NPR
A key U.S. spy tool is set to lapse on Friday — now what?
The government says more than 60% of the president's daily intelligence briefing relies on information collected under a tool known as FISA Section 702. But Congress has struggled to renew it.
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World Cup what to know: Mexico starts with big win while the US and Canada prepare for openers
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World Cup what to know: Mexico starts with big win while the US and Canada prepare for openers
Mexico opened the World Cup on Thursday with a dominant 2-0 win over South Africa in front of a boisterous home crowd at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium.
34m ago
Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe
BBC
Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe
Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".
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What the SpaceX I.P.O. Means for You, and a Giant Act of Vandalism in D.C.
New York Times
What the SpaceX I.P.O. Means for You, and a Giant Act of Vandalism in D.C.
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
1h ago
Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war
PBS
Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war
President Donald Trump has long been looking for this weekend to be a big one for his presidency.
1h ago
Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies aged 88
BBC
Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies aged 88
Hockney, one of the UK's most important and influential artists, has died at the age of 88.
1h ago
It's SpaceX's first day on the stock market
NPR
It's SpaceX's first day on the stock market
The initial public offering from the rocket and AI company raised some $75 billion, making the company one of the biggest in the world — and likely making Elon Musk a trillionaire.
1h ago
Canada is ready to become a soccer nation as it hosts World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina
NPR
Canada is ready to become a soccer nation as it hosts World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina
The World Cup is drawing attention to soccer's growing popularity in Canada. Soccer has surpassed hockey and all other sports in youth participation, according to a recent report by Jumpstart, a Canad
2h ago
How SpaceX’s IPO Compares With Saudi Aramco, Uber and Others
New York Times
How SpaceX’s IPO Compares With Saudi Aramco, Uber and Others
The previous record was set over six years ago. But SpaceX, whose stock begins trading on Friday, is on track to raise tens of billions of dollars more.
6h ago
SpaceX IPO: How Our Reporters Assess the Sky-High Valuation and Potential Economic Impact
New York Times
SpaceX IPO: How Our Reporters Assess the Sky-High Valuation and Potential Economic Impact
Two Times tech reporters and their editor talk about assessing the sky-high valuation of the rocket and satellite maker, the potential economic impact of its public debut and the role of the world’s r
17h ago