birminghamnews.com latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for birminghamnews.com. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page birminghamnews.com http://birminghamnews.com en-us Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:16:33 +1000 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:16:33 +1000 3600 <![CDATA[UK, 35 other nations discuss ways to reopen Strait of Hormuz]]> LONDON, U.K.: Almost three dozen countries met on April 2 to exert diplomatic and political pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route choked off by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the virtual meeting chaired by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper "will assess all viable diplomatic and political measures we can take ]]> http://birminghamnews.com/news/278960597/uk-35-other-nations-discuss-ways-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz 278960597 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:34:41 GMT http://birminghamnews.com/news/278960597/uk-35-other-nations-discuss-ways-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz <![CDATA[Britain finalizes US pharma deal with zero tariffs]]> LONDON, U.K.: Britain has agreed the full text of a pharmaceutical trade partnership with the United States, securing tariff-free access for its medicines to the U.S. market under a wider bilateral trade deal.

The agreement commits Washington to a zero tariff on British pharmaceutical exports for at least three years, with the UK government saying it would make Britain the onl]]> http://birminghamnews.com/news/278960585/britain-finalizes-us-pharma-deal-with-zero-tariffs 278960585 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:33:46 GMT http://birminghamnews.com/news/278960585/britain-finalizes-us-pharma-deal-with-zero-tariffs <![CDATA[UK mortgage approvals climb in February, topping forecasts]]> LONDON, U.K.: Mortgage approvals in Britain rose more than expected in February, while consumer borrowing also picked up, pointing to resilient demand ahead of potential pressure from rising borrowing costs.

British lenders approved 62,584 mortgages in February, up from 60,246 in January, according to Bank of England data released on March 30. Economists polled by Reuters had expected 61,250 approvals.

Ne]]> http://birminghamnews.com/news/278953741/uk-mortgage-approvals-climb-in-february-topping-forecasts 278953741 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:01:48 GMT http://birminghamnews.com/news/278953741/uk-mortgage-approvals-climb-in-february-topping-forecasts <![CDATA[How a free pop-up health clinic in Texas is reaching a community of fishermen]]> https://www.npr.org/2026/04/04/nx-s1-5760862/how-a-free-pop-up-health-clinic-in-texas-is-reaching-a-community-of-fishermen 278964207 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:02:06 GMT https://www.npr.org/2026/04/04/nx-s1-5760862/how-a-free-pop-up-health-clinic-in-texas-is-reaching-a-community-of-fishermen <![CDATA[NYPD seizes 1,000 guns as NYC shootings reach historic lows]]> https://www.police1.com/nypd-seizes-1-000-guns-as-nyc-shootings-reach-historic-lows 278964136 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:02:47 GMT https://www.police1.com/nypd-seizes-1-000-guns-as-nyc-shootings-reach-historic-lows <![CDATA[BWC- Auburn Police officers save person suffering mental health crisis from frigid river]]> https://www.police1.com/search-and-rescue/bwc-n-y-officers-save-person-suffering-mental-health-crisis-from-frigid-river 278964135 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:02:31 GMT https://www.police1.com/search-and-rescue/bwc-n-y-officers-save-person-suffering-mental-health-crisis-from-frigid-river <![CDATA[Opinion- Strengthen CTs mental health crisis response]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/02/strengthen-connecticuts-mental-health-crisis-response/ 278964119 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:38:09 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/02/strengthen-connecticuts-mental-health-crisis-response/ <![CDATA[UConn Health to take over DCF-run psychiatric facility]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/01/uconn-health-solnit-children-center-middletown-dcf-psychiatric/ 278964086 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:33:49 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/01/uconn-health-solnit-children-center-middletown-dcf-psychiatric/ <![CDATA[AM Best Affirms Fidelis Insurance Ratings]]> https://bernews.com/2026/04/wd-best-affirms-fidelis-insurance-ratings/ 278963974 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:34:07 GMT https://bernews.com/2026/04/wd-best-affirms-fidelis-insurance-ratings/ <![CDATA[Photo Essay- Hawaii Medical Students Anxiously Seek Their Perfect Match - Honolulu Civil Beat]]> https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/photo-essay-hawaii-medical-students-anxiously-seek-their-perfect-match/ 278963334 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:08:22 GMT https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/photo-essay-hawaii-medical-students-anxiously-seek-their-perfect-match/ <![CDATA[The 'huge' health benefits of walkable towns]]> https://thewest.com.au/news/health/the-huge-health-benefits-of-walkable-towns-c-22093717 278963024 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:42:20 GMT https://thewest.com.au/news/health/the-huge-health-benefits-of-walkable-towns-c-22093717 <![CDATA[12-Year-Old Arrested After Classmate Dies From Water Bottle Attack Latest News]]> https://www.huffpost.com/entry/12-year-old-arrested-after-classmate-dies-from-water-bottle-attack_n_69d03a0ae4b05537a7f143e8 278962972 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:32:37 GMT https://www.huffpost.com/entry/12-year-old-arrested-after-classmate-dies-from-water-bottle-attack_n_69d03a0ae4b05537a7f143e8 <![CDATA[Small town police departments shutting down- Police officers weigh in]]> https://www.police1.com/rural-law-enforcement/police1-readers-respond-why-small-police-departments-are-collapsing-and-what-officers-say-is-driving-it 278962955 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:07:15 GMT https://www.police1.com/rural-law-enforcement/police1-readers-respond-why-small-police-departments-are-collapsing-and-what-officers-say-is-driving-it <![CDATA[Wellness retreat aims to help first responders break out of survival mode]]> https://www.police1.com/health-wellness/wellness-retreat-aims-to-help-first-responders-break-out-of-survival-mode 278962943 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:04:56 GMT https://www.police1.com/health-wellness/wellness-retreat-aims-to-help-first-responders-break-out-of-survival-mode <![CDATA[Michigan sheriff's office DFR pilot leads to arrest on day of programlaunch]]> https://www.police1.com/drones/mich-sheriffs-office-dfr-pilot-leads-to-arrest-on-day-of-program-launch 278962856 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:05:31 GMT https://www.police1.com/drones/mich-sheriffs-office-dfr-pilot-leads-to-arrest-on-day-of-program-launch <![CDATA[Rossford Police officer donates kidney to Ohio trooper]]> https://www.police1.com/police-heroes/i-didnt-want-to-see-him-go-ohio-police-officer-donates-kidney-to-state-trooper 278962854 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:03:23 GMT https://www.police1.com/police-heroes/i-didnt-want-to-see-him-go-ohio-police-officer-donates-kidney-to-state-trooper <![CDATA["Bob's Burgers" actor pulled from fiery car crash by New Hampshire state trooper]]> https://www.police1.com/search-and-rescue/n-h-trooper-serving-in-governors-detail-pulls-bobs-burgers-actor-from-fiery-crash 278962853 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:02:42 GMT https://www.police1.com/search-and-rescue/n-h-trooper-serving-in-governors-detail-pulls-bobs-burgers-actor-from-fiery-crash <![CDATA[Laura Dern To Star In Jeffrey Epstein TV Series UK Crime]]> https://www.huffpost.com/entry/laura-dern-jeffrey-epstein-investigation-tv-series_n_69cecd64e4b0d214cc70c4aa 278962793 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:02:58 GMT https://www.huffpost.com/entry/laura-dern-jeffrey-epstein-investigation-tv-series_n_69cecd64e4b0d214cc70c4aa <![CDATA[10 Visual Content Examples to Elevate Your Marketing Strategy]]> https://smallbiztrends.com/visual-content-examples/ 278962496 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:44:22 GMT https://smallbiztrends.com/visual-content-examples/ <![CDATA[Protester found guilty of doxing police officer in Colorado case]]> https://www.police1.com/Officer-Safety/woman-who-exposed-denver-cops-address-over-livestream-convicted-under-colo-anti-doxing-law 278962484 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:39:18 GMT https://www.police1.com/Officer-Safety/woman-who-exposed-denver-cops-address-over-livestream-convicted-under-colo-anti-doxing-law <![CDATA[Slain Chicago Officer Aranah Preston's killer sentenced to 55 years]]> https://www.police1.com/arrests-sentencing/man-convicted-of-killing-chicago-officer-sentenced-to-55-years 278962483 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:38:48 GMT https://www.police1.com/arrests-sentencing/man-convicted-of-killing-chicago-officer-sentenced-to-55-years <![CDATA[3 Massachusetts state troopers plead not guilty in death of recruit during boxing match]]> https://www.police1.com/police-training/3-mass-state-troopers-plead-not-guilty-in-death-of-recruit-during-defensive-tactics-training 278962481 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:37:17 GMT https://www.police1.com/police-training/3-mass-state-troopers-plead-not-guilty-in-death-of-recruit-during-defensive-tactics-training <![CDATA[Feds' fraud takedown- Just the start]]> https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/feds-fraud-takedown-just-the-start/ 278963615 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:43:25 GMT https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/feds-fraud-takedown-just-the-start/ <![CDATA[All the pieces are lining up for regime change in Iran]]> https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/all-the-pieces-are-lining-up-for-regime-change-in-iran/ 278963614 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:43:14 GMT https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/all-the-pieces-are-lining-up-for-regime-change-in-iran/ <![CDATA[Supreme Court's trans therapy case guts the 'expert' class]]> https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/supreme-courts-trans-therapy-case-guts-the-expert-class/ 278963613 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:42:46 GMT https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/supreme-courts-trans-therapy-case-guts-the-expert-class/ <![CDATA[NYC migrant shelter corruption arrests are just the tip of the iceberg]]> https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/nyc-migrant-shelter-corruption-arrests-is-just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg/ 278963612 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:42:44 GMT https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/nyc-migrant-shelter-corruption-arrests-is-just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg/ <![CDATA[Kathy Hochuls sleazy deal with the unions will make New York LESS affordable]]> https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/kathy-hochuls-sleazy-deal-with-the-unions-will-make-new-york-less-affordable/ 278963608 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:40:56 GMT https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/kathy-hochuls-sleazy-deal-with-the-unions-will-make-new-york-less-affordable/ <![CDATA[Feds shine in California fraud bust]]> https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/feds-shine-in-california-fraud-bust/ 278963607 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:40:46 GMT https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/feds-shine-in-california-fraud-bust/ <![CDATA[The disgraceful Jonathan Diller verdict]]> https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/the-disgraceful-jonathan-diller-verdict-letters/ 278963605 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:38:32 GMT https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/the-disgraceful-jonathan-diller-verdict-letters/ <![CDATA[How 'progressive' K-12 education promotes bigotry]]> https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/opinion/how-progressive-k-12-education-promotes-bigotry/ 278963604 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:38:06 GMT https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/opinion/how-progressive-k-12-education-promotes-bigotry/ <![CDATA[Fraud king has few answers]]> https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/fraud-king-has-few-answers/ 278963603 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:37:58 GMT https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/fraud-king-has-few-answers/ <![CDATA[Trump didn't wreck NATO he exposed its anti-US hypocrisy]]> https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/trump-didnt-wreck-nato-he-exposed-its-anti-us-hypocrisy/ 278963602 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:36:05 GMT https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/trump-didnt-wreck-nato-he-exposed-its-anti-us-hypocrisy/ <![CDATA[Former SNL star reveals why Catholicism is hot this Easter]]> https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/former-snl-star-reveals-why-catholicism-is-hot-this-easter/ 278963601 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:35:56 GMT https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/former-snl-star-reveals-why-catholicism-is-hot-this-easter/ <![CDATA[Trumps justified NATO gripes, its a war to end Irans warmaking and other commentary]]> https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/trumps-justified-nato-gripes-its-a-war-to-end-irans-warmaking-and-other-commentary/ 278963600 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:33:58 GMT https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/trumps-justified-nato-gripes-its-a-war-to-end-irans-warmaking-and-other-commentary/ <![CDATA[Congrats- You'll get a bill for others' car repairs]]> https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/congrats-youll-get-a-bill-for-others-car-repairs/ 278963599 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:33:50 GMT https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/congrats-youll-get-a-bill-for-others-car-repairs/ <![CDATA[The far-left's dark dream to see Trump lose against a deranged regime is vile anti-Americanism]]> https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/opinion/the-far-lefts-dark-dream-to-see-trump-lose-against-a-deranged-regime-is-vile-anti-americanism/ 278963598 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:33:32 GMT https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/opinion/the-far-lefts-dark-dream-to-see-trump-lose-against-a-deranged-regime-is-vile-anti-americanism/ <![CDATA[Easter lessons from Jesus- Faith greater than obedience]]> https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/2/easter-lessons-jesus-faith-greater-obedience/ 278963438 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:38:16 GMT https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/2/easter-lessons-jesus-faith-greater-obedience/ <![CDATA[Prediction markets mislead older Americans]]> https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/2/prediction-markets-mislead-older-americans/ 278963437 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:38:10 GMT https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/2/prediction-markets-mislead-older-americans/ <![CDATA[Trump should not end the war with Strait of Hormuz unresolved]]> https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/2/trump-not-end-war-strait-hormuz-unresolved/ 278963436 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:38:04 GMT https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/2/trump-not-end-war-strait-hormuz-unresolved/ <![CDATA[Freedom has died in Finland- a warning to Christians after 'dangerous' conviction]]> https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/3/freedom-died-finland-warning-christians-dangerous-conviction/ 278963432 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:37:46 GMT https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/3/freedom-died-finland-warning-christians-dangerous-conviction/ <![CDATA[Republicans could win midterms by focusing on children with rare diseases]]> https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/2/republicans-could-win-midterms-focusing-children-rare-diseases/ 278963431 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:37:41 GMT https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/2/republicans-could-win-midterms-focusing-children-rare-diseases/ <![CDATA[Letter to the editor- Congressional Democrats are undermining the U.S.]]> https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/3/letter-editor-congressional-democrats-undermining-us/ 278963430 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:37:35 GMT https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/3/letter-editor-congressional-democrats-undermining-us/ <![CDATA[Britain's troubling loss of Christian influence]]> https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/3/britains-troubling-loss-christian-influence/ 278963429 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:37:30 GMT https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/3/britains-troubling-loss-christian-influence/ <![CDATA[Letter to the editor- Who invited Trump hater DeNiro?]]> https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/3/letter-editor-invited-trump-hater-deniro/ 278963428 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:37:22 GMT https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/3/letter-editor-invited-trump-hater-deniro/ <![CDATA[Easter and Passover- Christians and Jews need each other now more than ever before]]> https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/2/editorial-easter-passover-christians-jews-need-ever/ 278963421 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:37:03 GMT https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/2/editorial-easter-passover-christians-jews-need-ever/ <![CDATA[Letter to the editor- A melting pot no longer]]> https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/3/letter-editor-melting-pot-no-longer/ 278963420 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:36:56 GMT https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/3/letter-editor-melting-pot-no-longer/ <![CDATA[Letter to the editor- Not every legal immigrant wants to be American]]> https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/3/letter-editor-not-every-legal-immigrant-wants-american/ 278963418 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:36:24 GMT https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/3/letter-editor-not-every-legal-immigrant-wants-american/ <![CDATA[Congress must pay for additional Iran war funding and not charge it to the next generation]]> https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/2/congress-must-pay-additional-iran-war-funding-not-charge-next/ 278963417 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:36:18 GMT https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/2/congress-must-pay-additional-iran-war-funding-not-charge-next/ <![CDATA[LOVERRO- Lack of naming rights at Nationals Park another symptom of team ownership]]> https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/2/loverro-lack-naming-rights-nationals-park-another-symptom-team/ 278963416 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:36:11 GMT https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/2/loverro-lack-naming-rights-nationals-park-another-symptom-team/ <![CDATA[Targeting weapons will not disarm Hamas or end the cycle of violence]]> https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/2/targeting-weapons-not-disarm-hamas-end-cycle-violence/ 278963415 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:36:05 GMT https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/2/targeting-weapons-not-disarm-hamas-end-cycle-violence/ <![CDATA[Letter to the editor- Let's make more cement]]> https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/3/letter-editor-lets-make-cement/ 278963409 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:35:32 GMT https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/3/letter-editor-lets-make-cement/ <![CDATA[Easter- A different sort of championship Sunday]]> https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/2/easter-different-sort-championship-sunday/ 278963408 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:34:50 GMT https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/2/easter-different-sort-championship-sunday/ <![CDATA[Letter to the editor- Make tackling Alzheimer's part of MAHA]]> https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/3/letter-editor-make-tackling-alzheimers-part-maha/ 278963407 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:33:57 GMT https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/3/letter-editor-make-tackling-alzheimers-part-maha/ <![CDATA[Letter to the editor- Congress should determine who has legal status in U.S.]]> https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/3/letter-editor-congress-determine-legal-status-us/ 278963405 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:33:24 GMT https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/3/letter-editor-congress-determine-legal-status-us/ <![CDATA[Edinburgh KFC billboard sparks call for stricter advertising rules]]> https://www.thenational.scot/news/25992353.huge-kfc-billboard-sparks-call-stricter-advertising-rules/?ref=rss 278963226 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:10:29 GMT https://www.thenational.scot/news/25992353.huge-kfc-billboard-sparks-call-stricter-advertising-rules/?ref=rss <![CDATA[Plans for manufacturing hub approved thanks to 4m funding]]> https://www.thenational.scot/news/25994256.plans-renfrewshire-manufacturing-district-approved/?ref=rss 278963212 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:09:58 GMT https://www.thenational.scot/news/25994256.plans-renfrewshire-manufacturing-district-approved/?ref=rss <![CDATA[Young people more likely to leave for health reasons when in low-paid, insecure jobs - Unemployment]]> https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/apr/03/young-people-more-likely-to-leave-for-health-reasons-when-in-low-paid-insecure-jobs 278963179 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:08:37 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/apr/03/young-people-more-likely-to-leave-for-health-reasons-when-in-low-paid-insecure-jobs <![CDATA[Cheers & Jeers- A first-time candidate enters the ring to take on Brad Finstad]]> https://www.startribune.com/walter-hudson-rep-elliot-engen-drunk-driving-charge-arrest/601642552 278963041 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:47:13 GMT https://www.startribune.com/walter-hudson-rep-elliot-engen-drunk-driving-charge-arrest/601642552 <![CDATA[Opinion - Defeating Irans so-called Islamic regime would be a victory for Muslims]]> https://www.startribune.com/us-israeli-war-in-iran-religious-extremism/601658392 278963040 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:47:02 GMT https://www.startribune.com/us-israeli-war-in-iran-religious-extremism/601658392 <![CDATA[Opinion - Heres why Trump fired Pam Bondi]]> https://www.startribune.com/opinion-heres-why-trump-fired-pam-bondi/601659944 278963028 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:43:50 GMT https://www.startribune.com/opinion-heres-why-trump-fired-pam-bondi/601659944 <![CDATA[Opinion - Lets build on what works for Minnesotas ATV trails]]> https://www.startribune.com/mn-atv-trail-debate-land-stewardship-fees/601658651 278963022 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:41:32 GMT https://www.startribune.com/mn-atv-trail-debate-land-stewardship-fees/601658651 <![CDATA[Trump administration volatility reaches into Nevada public health programs]]> https://thisisreno.com/2026/04/federal-funding-volatility-public-health/ 278962919 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:35:04 GMT https://thisisreno.com/2026/04/federal-funding-volatility-public-health/