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Field Notes: The birth of the playoffs, English football’s biggest weekend

The concept of an end-of-season tournament to determine the final promotions was borne of trial and error

The Guardian - US

Herc Holdings Slides to New 52-Week Low: Is Now the Time for Investors to Overlook 2025’s Headwinds and Buy the Stock?

Herc Holdings was one of five NYSE stocks hitting new 52-week lows on Tuesday. The equipment rental company looks like an intriguing buy-on-the-dip candidate, trading below $100 for the first time since June 2022. Here’s why.

Barchart

John Swinney issues statement following Nigel Farage's SNP Holyrood admission

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said there will be no deals “under any circumstances” between his party and Reform UK, after Nigel Farage…

The National (Scotland)

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New British airline opens first transatlantic flight sale – here’s how much tickets cost

Exclusive: Inaugural tickets from Glasgow to New York are 88% more expensive than corresponding flights from Edinburgh on the same dates

The Independent UK

John Swinney issues warning to NC500 drivers after YouTube 'prank'

First Minister John Swinney has issued a warning to drivers on the NC500 after a YouTuber prompted outrage when he disrupted traffic on the route.

The National (Scotland)

I will be proud to invite Zelensky to address Holyrood, says Presiding Officer

First Minister John Swinney earlier backed calls for the Ukrainian president to be invited to address the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard

‘Friendly working relationship’ between O’Neill and Little-Pengelly

Michelle O’Neill said it was ‘not roses every day’ in her relationship with the deputy First Minister.

Evening Standard

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John Swinney to announce 'substantial increase' of NHS Scotland capacity

FIRST Minister John Swinney will lay out plans for a “substantial increase” in NHS capacity in a keynote speech on Monday ...

The National (Scotland)

Raucous FMQs erupts as John Swinney accuses Jackie Baillie of lying about NHS

MSPs were threatened with expulsion from the Holyrood chamber amid a raucous First Minister’s Questions which saw John Swinney accusing Jackie…

The National (Scotland)

2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid: This Is It

Subaru first revealed its new hybrid powertrain last summer, ushering in a new age for the company's iconic boxer engine, now supplemented with an electric motor. Now, there's finally a car to go alongside the powertrain: the 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid. It's set to go on sale this fall.

Motor1

Hitachi’s £500m train deal secures hundreds of jobs at UK factory

Contract for 14 new trains from FirstGroup will help give County Durham site a future

The Guardian - UK

British Airways unveils new luxury first-class suites that include 4K TV screen and ‘buddy dining’

The chic chairs debut on Airbus A380 aircraft in mid-2026

The Independent UK

British Airways launches new first-class seat

Features include a 32-inch 4K entertainment screen and the option to share space with a companion.

Evening Standard

BA unveils 'widest ever' seat as battle for high-spending first class passengers intensifies

New seats will be in the air by early 2026 as part of £7 billion overhaul of the BA fleet

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Fortune

Ex-Sheryl Sandberg chief of staff raises $4 million for prenups

Millennials and Gen Zers are driving a growing interest in prenups to protect more than just money.

The Independent UK

British Airways ‘downgrades’ in-flight brunch service as passengers accuse airline of cutting costs

Poached eggs on sourdough with smoked salmon features on the ‘lighter’ First Class menu

Fortune

Is first-class dead?

Once, first class was the epitome of luxury travel. Now, with many airlines introducing seats in business class that are as good as first class, will more airlines abandon international first class altogether?

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow's bus fares are some of the UK's highest – an expert explains why

GLASGOW'S bus fares are already witheringly expensive – but a new fare increase is about to drive costs even higher for many riders ...

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Space

New quantum computer smashes 'quantum supremacy' record by a factor of 100 — and it consumes 30,000 times less power

The 56-qubit H2-1 computer has broken the previous record in the 'quantum supremacy' benchmark first set by Google in 2019.

Evening Standard

FirstGroup boss points to TfL and the Elizabeth Line for signals on rail nationalisation

CEO Graham Sutherland tells the Standard that TfL’s blend of public control over private sector operators is a “good model”

InsideEVs

Tesla's Top Engineering Exec Departs As 10% Of Workforce Gets Cut

Two top Tesla executives resigned on Monday as layoffs rocked the electric automaker.

The National (Scotland)

First Bus and Stagecoach to offer free weekend travel in Scottish city

FIRST Bus and Stagecoach will both offer free travel across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire every weekend in January.

The National (Scotland)

Strike dates set as 'underpaid' First bus drivers back industrial action

Unite the Union has confirmed that more than 1200 employees voted by 99 per cent in support of industrial action.

WEKU

Meet the high school sport that builds robots — and the next generation of engineers

The FIRST Robotics Competition has evolved from a fascinating after-school activity to having an impact on the tech and engineering world, involving tens of thousands of teens across the globe.

The National (Scotland)

Update issued on night bus services in Glasgow

A rival operator has confirmed it will run night buses in Glasgow after First bus announced it was pulling out.

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