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MANCHESTER, England — Andy Burnham, likely the next U.K. prime minister, pledged Monday to give away a chunk of his power by handing greater autonomy to local leaders in a “circuit-breaker” for the sclerotic British state.Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscriptionGet exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.The former mayor of Greater Manchester also said he would move part of the prime minister’s office from London’s 10 Downing St. to northwest England as part of “the biggest rebalancing of power our country has seen.”“Growth cannot be ordered from the top down. Indeed, it can only be nurtured from…

With the midterm elections now firmly upon us, the question is whether Democratic candidates will do more than merely occupy ballot lines as mild alternatives to the red-hot crisis that is Donald Trump. As Trump spends over $1 billion a day on a globally destabilizing war on Iran and admits that he doesn’t “think about Americans’ financial situation,” millions across the country are struggling with the surging costs of essentials. Democrats must seize this moment and advance bold, small-“d” populist ideas—not settle for cynical caution that once again snatches defeat from the jaws of victory. The Nation elevates progressive ideas,…

Comcast said Monday it will split into two companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky into a separate media company, leaving its broadband and wireless businesses under Comcast.In a statement, the media company said the tax-free spinoff will allow each business to pursue its own strategy, invest for growth and create shareholder value.Shares of Comcast jumped $4.85, or 21%, to $28.02 in premarket trading.The separation will create a standalone entertainment and media business under the NBCUniversal brand, which will include its Universal theme parks and its networks, including NBC and Sky. The remaining assets, which will remain under the Comcast name,…

June 2026 brought two separate FDA decisions that, together, represent a meaningful shift in how children with Type 1 diabetes can be monitored and treated.On June 12, the FDA cleared the Dexcom Stelo continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for over-the-counter use in children as young as 2 years old — the first OTC CGM ever cleared for a pediatric population. And also on June 12, the FDA granted accelerated approval to teplizumab (Tzield; Sanofi) for a new indication: slowing the loss of insulin production in children and adolescents aged 8 to 17 who were recently diagnosed with Stage 3 Type 1…

The AI boom is fuelling a record surge in dealmaking in the US power and utility industry, and UK prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham will on Monday pledge to deliver “good growth in every postcode” of the UK. Plus, the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement expires on Wednesday. Mentioned in this podcast:AI fuels record $200bn M&A boom in US power sectorAndy Burnham sets out ‘10-year mission’ to raise living standardsDonald Trump suggests he may not renew trade deal with Mexico and CanadaTell us your thoughts to enter a prize draw for a chance to win a pair of Bose QuietComfort Headphones worth £229.…

Rescuers’ efforts have also been hampered by aftershocks, which are in turn terrifying residents. «To be honest, it makes you feel kind of nervous. Any little noise… horrible,» Jesús Andueza, a 64-year-old bus driver told BBC Mundo.Thousands of people are living in their cars or camping at places like the airport and golf course, away from buildings that could collapse.The golf course in Caraballeda has become an epicentre for the emergency response. Its green lawn, which used to be perfectly manicured, is now a makeshift hospital and donation centre, where residents who have lost everything are sifting through piles of…

Streaming services are the primary way a lot of people consume their media of choice, whether that be music or TV shows or movies. Not everybody is on board, though, and some of those who are have started to tire of it. Regular price increases and limited streaming libraries have some consumers returning to physical media — vinyl, CDs, 4Ks — preferring objects they can hold and own over streaming options that can vanish at any time. Companies are more than happy to support this wave: Whatever you might be into, each month brings a slew of new releases that…

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that work will begin Sept. 1 on the public East Potomac Golf Course despite a federal judge’s warning of «serious consequences» if the administration begins major work without getting approval and notifying the court in advance.Trump took a tour of some of the projects he has commissioned or plans to on a rainy Sunday morning.The president’s motorcade swung by Lafayette Park near the White House and around Memorial Circle in front of Arlington National Cemetery, where he plans to build his 250-foot-high triumphal arch, and by the Kennedy Center, to which he had added…

Inside Alligator Alcatraz — the controversial, recently shuttered immigration detention camp in Everglades — there was a small chain-link cage roughly the size of a coffin in the middle of the rec yard, underneath the baking Florida sun. The guards called it “the box.” Detainees would be placed inside at any time of day, fed their meals through the bars — turkey sandwiches, a granola bar, and little else. The mosquitos would eat them alive.  “If you’re out there in the box, then you’re fucked,” one guard said. The guard’s quote, and the anecdotes and details in the paragraph above, weren’t…

Best hitter matchups for this week include the Marlins, Giants and Cubs Jun 28, 2026 at 11:37 pm ET • 1 min read Whether you’re in need of an injury fill-in or just a hot-hand play, Scott White has you covered with 10 sleeper hitters for the upcoming scoring period, all rostered in less than 80 percent of CBS Sports leagues. They’re not must-starts by any estimation, but they’re often the best you’ll find off the waiver wire. All information is up to date as of late Sunday.Sleeper hitters for Week 15 (June 29-July 5) Best hitter matchups for Week…