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Today in Supreme Court History: April 30, 1789

4/30/1789: President Washington's inauguration. He would appoint eleven members to the Supreme Court: Chief Justices Jay, Rutledge, and Ellsworth, and Justices Wilson, Blair, Cushing, Rutledge, Iredell, Johnson, Paterson, and Chase.

Reason

15 beautiful Scottish names and what they mean from Bonnie to Lachlann

There is no shortage of amazing Scottish names out there, and whether you are looking to choose one, or simply interested in learning more, here are 15 beautiful Scots names and their origins.

Daily Record

Good Friday Agreement at 25: how did it happen and is it at risk?

Monday marks 25 years since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, which largely ended the sectarian violence and political conflict in Northern Ireland, known as “The Troubles”, which had claimed thousands of lives over the previous 30 years.

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"I threw this on in a rush": Manchester's best dressed rock Asos, H&M, Zara

Manchester is undoubtedly home to some of the most fun-loving fashionistas in the world

Manchester Evening News

John Curtice: The Union is in trouble and indyref2 WILL happen

POLLING expert Sir John Curtice has argued that another independence referendum will happen – because “the Union is in trouble”.

The National (Scotland)

Perrottet's child trust fund policy dusts off an idea last tried by UK Labour

The “Kids Future Fund” promised by NSW’s Premier Dominic Perrottet if his government is re-elected on March 25 is an idea discussed by social policy experts since the 1990s but rarely embraced by politicians.

The Conversation

Jamie Maxwell: Keir Starmer is no white knight for broken Britain

A RECENT controversy provides insight into the strategy and leadership style of Keir Starmer.

The National (Scotland)

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Struggling family ditch rat race to live off-grid in 'Earthship' after mum's dying wish

The Stewarts are selling their family home to start a new 'back to basics' life in a self-sufficient eco-home away from the stresses of corporate jobs

Daily Mirror

Betty Boothroyd was the first woman speaker – and the first to become a 'cult figure' via televised debates

Baroness Betty Boothroyd, who has died at the age of 93, was, in no uncertain terms, a parliamentary giant. With a career in Westminster spanning almost 50 years, she was best known for becoming the first (and so far only) female speaker of the House of Commons – a post…

The Conversation

15 unique and uncommon Scottish names and their meanings

With so many beautiful and unique Scottish names out there, we have taken a look at 15 of our favourites and explained their origins—and some are truly fascinating.

Daily Record

‘I’m a nepo baby’: Jon Snow on class, sanity and Margaret Thatcher

Two years ago, Snow left Channel 4 News, after anchoring the show for more than three decades. Now he has written a memoir. He discusses boarding school misery, family connections and why Boris Johnson is a chancer

The Guardian - UK

Emily Thornberry: ‘A whip threw me against a wall. He was so close I got spit in my face’

The Labour MP has never let her loyalty get in the way of a good scrap. She discusses her clashes with Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and Ed Miliband – and why Keir Starmer is on course to win

The Guardian - UK

Training ground work pays off as Binos bounce back from lay-off with battling Stranraer win

Albion kept up the pressure on league leaders Dumbarton with the 1-0 win.

Daily Record

Heroic Scots Auschwitz survivor and former Stirling Albion star celebrates 100th birthday

Stirling man Jan Szpula was surrounded by his family as he marked his 100th birthday.

Daily Record

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The Guardian - UK

Carrots, sticks and Thatcher replays: what is Sunak’s strikes strategy?

As public sector disputes multiply, some think the government is deploying out-of-date weapons in the battle of public opinion

The Independent UK

Prince Andrew: The Musical is tasteless and should never have been made

Kieran Hodgson stars in a jauntily satirical trip through the life of the controversy-hit royal. Channel 4’s latest stunt commission might be well intentioned, writes Louis Chilton, but there’s no getting around the ugliness of its premise

Edinburgh Live

Tributes paid to West Lothian martial arts champion after sudden death aged 20

Tributes from friends and family, as well as dozens within the martial arts community have poured in for 20-year-old Ian Ford, from Armadale, who tragically passed away last week

Daily Record

Tributes paid to 'phenomenal' Scots martial arts champion after death aged 20

Ian Ford, from Armadale, became the first Scottish Junior Male to win the ITF World Championships in 2017.

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Evening Standard

Booze, business and Blair: inside the Labour Party conference 2022

With the return of big business and corporate sponsors, many think that Labour is starting to seem electable, says Ethan Croft

Daily Mirror

Mum who spent pregnancy in 'agony' handed deadly cancer diagnosis after giving birth

Nicola was diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer just five months after giving birth at the start of this year. She now wants to warn other women from the 'deadly cancer'.

The Guardian - UK

Marina Abramović’s Gates and Portals review – why surrender your liberty to these wafer-thin ideas?

The artist is not present in her latest show. Instead, visitors are shuffled about by volunteers trained in her Method, with a hint of Blair Witch ritual

Liverpool Echo

Arthur Melo gets vital minutes as Jay Spearing returns to competitive action for Liverpool

Liverpool U21s were defeated 1-0 in their EFL Trophy group game at Rochdale on Tuesday night

The Independent UK

‘Now we hand her on’: Royals in tears greeting well-wishers at Queen’s Balmoral home

“We’ve been allowed one day, now we start the process of handing her on,” Prince Andrew told well-wishers

Evening Standard

The public wants an early general election – here’s 75 reasons it won’t get one

“Vote Blair, Get Brown“. That was the slogan adopted by sections of the media and even the Tories for a period in the run-up to the 2005 general election.

The Guardian - UK

Not too Tory, a little bit Blair and a whole lot of brown: how Sunak’s formula failed

In running his leadership like a corporate takeover bid, he looked like a man willing to say absolutely anything to win, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

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