March 2, 2023 - Brief Briefing

Alex Murdaugh trial: US lawyer convicted of murdering wife and son

A prominent US lawyer has been found guilty of murdering his wife and son. Alex Murdaugh, 54, fatally shot his wife Margaret, 52, four...

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Alex Murdaugh trial: US lawyer convicted of murdering wife and son

Technology

Ericsson pleads guilty in U.S. to federal bribery violations, agrees to pay $206 million penalty

Ericsson recently announced it is planning to cut 8,500 jobs as part of its cost-cutting measures. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Swedish telecommunications...

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Ericsson pleads guilty in U.S. to federal bribery violations, agrees to pay 6 million penalty

Politics

Johnson allies claim partygate was ‘a Labour stitch up’ after Starmer appoints Sue Gray to top role

Sue Gray has been appointed by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to serve as his chief of staff. The senior civil servant became a...

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Johnson allies claim partygate was 'a Labour stitch up' after Starmer appoints Sue Gray to top role

Sports

Eflin’s first start after $40M deal impresses Rays

6:05 PM ET Associated Press The most expensive free agent in Tampa Bay history made a good first impression with the Rays. Zach Eflin...

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Eflin's first start after M deal impresses Rays

World

Huwara residents reflect on a night of violence which rocked the Palestinian town

I’ve been to Huwara many times, but never seen it like this. Driving in feels like you’re nearing the frontline of a war. The...

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Huwara residents reflect on a night of violence which rocked the Palestinian town

Technology

Activist hedge fund manager Dan Loeb takes a passive stake in AMD

Third Point’s Dan Loeb has taken a passive stake in chipmaker AMD, sources told CNBC’s Scott Wapner. The hedge fund manager took the bet...

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Activist hedge fund manager Dan Loeb takes a passive stake in AMD

Technology

Salesforce records best day since 2020 after blowout earnings report

Marc Benioff, co-founder and CEO of Salesforce, speaks at an Economic Club of Washington luncheon in Washington, DC, on Oct. 18, 2019. Nicholas Kamm...

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Salesforce records best day since 2020 after blowout earnings report

Entertainment

Pulp announce death of bass player Steve Mackey – paying tribute to their ‘beloved friend’

Pulp bass player Steve Mackey has died at the age of 56, the band has announced, paying tribute to a “beloved friend” who “made...

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Pulp announce death of bass player Steve Mackey - paying tribute to their 'beloved friend'

Technology

Tesla’s plan to slash silicon carbide use sends some chipmakers’ shares down

Model Y cars are pictured during the opening ceremony of the new Tesla Gigafactory for electric cars in Gruenheide, Germany, March 22, 2022. Patrick...

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Tesla's plan to slash silicon carbide use sends some chipmakers' shares down

Politics

SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf skipped key vote on gay marriage due to ‘religious pressure’, says Scotland’s former first minister Alex Salmond

Scotland’s former first minister Alex Salmond has told Sky News that SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf skipped a key vote on gay marriage due...

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SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf skipped key vote on gay marriage due to 'religious pressure', says Scotland's former first minister Alex Salmond

Environment

Microsoft, Kimbal Musk, NBA’s Russell Westbrook invest in Brooklyn-based climate tech company BlocPower

BlocPower is electrifying this Brooklyn, NY building Lisa Rizzolo | CNBC BlocPower, a Brooklyn-based climate tech company, has closed on a nearly $155 million...

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Microsoft, Kimbal Musk, NBA's Russell Westbrook invest in Brooklyn-based climate tech company BlocPower

Woman who caused cyclist to fall into road in Huntingdon jailed for manslaughter

A woman who shouted and waved aggressively at a cyclist on the pavement, causing her to fall into the path of a car, has...

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Woman who caused cyclist to fall into road in Huntingdon jailed for manslaughter

Sports

Inside the big-money battle that could decide the ACC’s future

7:00 AM ET Andrea Adelson Close Andrea Adelson ESPN Senior Writer ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. David...

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Inside the big-money battle that could decide the ACC's future

Sports

Rangers, Bruins, other Beasts of the East feast on NHL trade deadline

10:00 AM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Follow on Twitter Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email I recently...

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Rangers, Bruins, other Beasts of the East feast on NHL trade deadline

Politics

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer appoints partygate investigator Sue Gray as new chief of staff

Sue Gray has been appointed by Sir Keir Starmer to serve as his chief of staff. The senior civil servant became a household name...

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Politics

Who is Isabel Oakeshott – the journalist behind the Matt Hancock leak, whose work landed an MP in prison and made an ambassador resign?

Isabel Oakeshott has admitted she didn’t tell Matt Hancock she was going to leak 100,000 of his WhatsApp messages before sharing them with the...

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Who is Isabel Oakeshott – the journalist behind the Matt Hancock leak, whose work landed an MP in prison and made an ambassador resign?

Environment

‘People are still impacted’: Public health chief Tracy Daszkiewicz who helped lead response to Salisbury spy poisonings reflects on incident five years on

The public health chief who helped oversee the emergency response to the Salisbury novichok poisonings has told Sky News people in the city are...

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'People are still impacted': Public health chief Tracy Daszkiewicz who helped lead response to Salisbury spy poisonings reflects on incident five years on

Sports

The best pitcher in MLB? How Corbin Burnes became an ace by … making his bed

7:00 AM ET Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” PHOENIX...

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The best pitcher in MLB? How Corbin Burnes became an ace by ... making his bed

Business

Pret a Manger staff get third pay rise in a year

Shop staff at Pret a Manger are to receive their third pay rise in a year. The average pay base will have increased by...

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Pret a Manger staff get third pay rise in a year

Manchester Arena attack: Security services might have prevented bombing, inquiry finds

The security services were guilty of “a significant missed opportunity to take action that might have prevented” the Manchester Arena bombing, according to the...

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