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Il premio da 20.000 sterline destinato a scrittori di età pari o inferiore ai 39 anni va a Joy Is My Middle Name, una raccolta che esplora i temi della razza, della dipendenza e della femminilità. • Una prima raccolta di poesie con temi quali la razza, la dipendenza e la femminilità ha vinto quest'anno il Dylan Thomas prize della Swansea University. • La poetessa americana Sasha Debevec-McKenney ha vinto il premio di 20.000 sterline – assegnato a scrittori di età pari o inferiore ai 39 anni in onore del poeta gallese Dylan Thomas, scomparso proprio a quell'età – per la sua opera d'esordio Joy Is My Middle Name. • La vincitrice è stata annunciata durante una cerimonia a Swansea, città natale di Thomas.

L'entusiasmo degli americani per 'le Hamptons d'Inghilterra' ha influenzato positivamente le vendite, riportando la casa di moda britannica di lusso in utile a fine anno. Il marchio di lusso Burberry ha dichiarato che una nuova borsa da 2.000 sterline, che prende il nome dalle Cotswolds, ha dato una spinta alle vendite, mentre la regione inglese diventa sempre più popolare tra i ricchi americani. Joshua Schulman, capo del marchio britannico, ha affermato che le sue tote bag – che mescolano pelle e l'iconico check Burberry – hanno contribuito a guidare la migliore performance dell'azienda nelle vendite di borse dal 2023. Continua a leggere...

• Con l'inflazione negli Stati Uniti al massimo da tre anni, il presidente statunitense ha insistito sul fatto di non essere concentrato sulle difficoltà economiche scatenate dal conflitto. • Donald Trump ha dichiarato che la crescente pressione finanziaria inflitta agli americani dalla guerra contro l'Iran non lo stia motivando «nemmeno un pochino» a concludere un accordo di pace con Teheran. • Con l'inflazione statunitense al picco di tre anni e i costi del carburante ancora in aumento dopo un netto rialzo dei prezzi del petrolio, il presidente degli Stati Uniti ha dichiarato martedì di non essere concentrato sulle difficoltà economiche causate dal conflitto.

Tim Cook ed Elon Musk, tra gli altri CEO tecnologici, accompagneranno il presidente degli Stati Uniti in un viaggio in Cina

• Le autorità sanitarie hanno gestito un'epidemia di hantavirus sulla nave da crociera MV Hondius, annunciando il rientro di 18 americani evacuati in Nebraska per la quarantena l'11 maggio 2026. • L'Ammiraglio Brian Christine, sottosegretario per la salute, ha dichiarato che 'il rischio di hantavirus per il pubblico generale rimane molto, molto basso', notando che la variante Andes richiede un contatto stretto e prolungato, come la condivisione di utensili o la permanenza per 15 minuti entro 1,8 metri da individui sintomatici. • La maggior parte degli evacuati è monitorata presso l'University of Nebraska Medical Center, l'unica unità di quarantena federale del paese e una struttura leader per le malattie infettive ad alto rischio.

• I risultati del nuovo sondaggio di Politico spiegano cosa intendano gli americani con le preoccupazioni per un'"elezione rubata", con una netta spaccatura tra i partiti. • I Democratici esprimono timori riguardo alle tattiche di soppressione del voto, mentre i Repubblicani sottolineano le preoccupazioni relative a schemi di frode elettorale. • I risultati sono significativi per comprendere le motivazioni dell'affluenza alle elezioni di metà mandato e la fiducia nei processi elettorali.

• I 17 passeggeri saranno trasferiti in un centro di quarantena speciale nel Nebraska per 'valutarne il rischio'. • I 17 americani a bordo della nave da crociera M/V Hondius, colpita da hantavirus, sono stati rimpatriati negli Stati Uniti domenica, dopo che l'imbarcazione ha attraccato a Tenerife e tutti i passeggeri sono stati evacuati. • Al loro arrivo in Spagna, i team medici dei US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) erano in attesa e hanno intervistato i passeggeri — le cui identità non sono state rese pubbliche e che non sono risultati positivi al virus — riguardo alla loro esposizione durante la crociera. Continua a leggere...

• Il personale del CDC statunitense starebbe incontrando la nave nelle Isole Canarie per accompagnare i cittadini americani su un volo per il Nebraska. • I Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) degli Stati Uniti starebbero inviando personale nelle Isole Canarie per incontrare la nave da crociera colpita dall'epidemia di hantavirus, con l'obiettivo di accompagnare i passeggeri americani negli USA su un volo charter e sottoporli a quarantena in Nebraska. • Un ulteriore team del CDC è già diretto verso il Nebraska, secondo fonti anonime che hanno parlato con CNN.

Almost two-thirds of respondents said US used to be a great place for immigrants but no longer isSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Donald Trump’s aggressive and wide-reaching immigration-enforcement agenda has convinced increasing numbers of adults that the US is no longer a welcoming country for outsiders, a new poll has found.About six in 10 respondents to the Associated Press-NORC poll, conducted last month, say the country used to be a great place for immigrants, but no longer is. Continue reading...

With most major European cities well-served by trains and buses, bringing US transit up to par would cost $4.6tnThe only train station in Houston, the US’s fourth-largest city and one of the fastest-growing conurbations in the country, is a diminished, morose sight. Intercity trains arrive at this squat, shed-like Amtrak building, which cringes in the shadows of roaring highways, just three times a week.That such a meager train station could ostensibly serve a metropolitan area of about 7 million people is a stark symbol of how the sprawling, car-dominated US has fallen behind cities around the world where people can rely on extensive, high-quality public transport to get around. Continue reading...

• The American Heart Association released a Presidential Advisory on April 30, 2026, declaring U.S. health care affordability at a crisis point due to rising costs driven by chronic diseases. • Costs are forcing Americans to delay or avoid care, worsening health outcomes and increasing medical debt; a Gallup survey shows widespread worry about accessing affordable care. • A McLaughlin & Associates poll found 51% of voters cite health insurance as their top concern, followed by hospital bills (11%) and medicine costs (10%).

• Nearly two-thirds (64%) of U.S. adults worry about affording health care costs, with 30% very worried, topping affordability concerns over gas prices. • Health care affordability remains the public's primary worry despite other economic pressures. • Poll highlights ongoing financial strain on households amid rising medical expenses.

• A majority of Americans express concern over rising healthcare costs and support increased federal tax spending to address these challenges, according to the Axios/Ipsos American Health Index released March 17, 2026. • The poll demonstrates bipartisan support for government action on healthcare affordability, reflecting widespread concern among the U.S. public about escalating medical expenses. • Americans also show increased trust in government handling of childhood vaccination decisions, signaling broader public confidence in health policy interventions.

• Environmental Working Group study finds 20% of Americans used systems with elevated nitrate levels from 2021-2023 data. • Nitrate poses health risks including cancer and developmental issues in contaminated supplies. • Affects millions nationwide, urging stricter regulations and testing.

• Nearly 1,300 people in Pittsburgh learned Hands-Only CPR during day two of the NFL Draft on April 24, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium, setting a Guinness World Record for the largest such training session in one hour. • The event, organized by the American Heart Association, NFL, Damar Hamlin, and Doctor Mike, supports the Nation of Lifesavers movement aiming to double sudden cardiac arrest survival rates by 2030. • More than half of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims do not receive CPR before emergency responders arrive, highlighting the critical need for widespread bystander training to improve survival odds.

Sabrina Crawford among those refused because of rule change, which now also affects children of immigrants born in ItalyIn 2025, after a long and arduous journey in her attempts to gain Italian citizenship, including a pivotal genealogical research trip to a village in Calabria, US-born Sabrina Crawford was hoping to fulfil her lifelong dream of building a life in Italy as she edged towards the final hurdle of the bureaucratic process.But her plans were scuppered when Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government enacted a law stopping access to Italian citizenship via distant ancestry. Since May last year, only those with a parent or grandparent who was an Italian citizen at birth, and who did not take on dual nationality, are eligible to apply. Continue reading...

Report from Elizabeth Warren calls Trump administration cuts to Social Security Administration ‘catastrophic’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxCuts to the Social Security Administration have caused “customer service chaos” for millions of older Americans and those with disabilities who rely on the agency’s services, according to a new report from a group of Democratic senators.An investigation found that phone wait times were more than 10 times higher than what the agency claimed on its website, if the calls were even answered at all. Continue reading...

Democrat led Hawaii from 1973 to 1986, coinciding with the party’s rise to power in the stateGeorge R Ariyoshi – Hawaii’s former governor and the nation’s first Asian American governor – has died at age 100.Ariyoshi, a Democrat who led the state from 1973 to 1986, died peacefully while surrounded by family on Sunday night, according to a statement Monday from the current governor, Josh Green. Continue reading...

Federal prosecutor says woman is suspected of dealing weapons to Africa on behalf of Iranian governmentA California woman was arrested at Los Angeles international airport after allegedly trafficking weapons on behalf of the Iranian government to contacts in Africa, including Sudan.Shamim Mafi, 44, of Woodland Hills was detained on Saturday night by federal agents, according to the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles. Continue reading...

• Taylor Swift announced a 53-date North American tour beginning in March 2027, with tickets going on sale April 20, 2026 through her official fan club and Ticketmaster. • The "Eras Tour: North American Leg" will visit 28 cities across the United States and Canada, with nightly production featuring elaborate stage designs and costume changes. • Industry analysts project the tour could generate over $2 billion in revenue, making it one of the highest-grossing concert tours of all time.

• American Express acquired Hyper, an AI startup specializing in automating expense categorization, compliance, and reporting. • Hyper's agent-based technology supports multistep workflows with minimal human input, targeting corporate finance teams. • The deal bolsters AmEx's commercial services amid surging demand for AI in financial operations.

• Gallup survey of over 5,500 U.S. adults from Oct-Dec 2025 finds 25% use AI for health info, with 59% researching before doctor visits. • About 14 million adults skipped provider visits in past 30 days after AI advice, though only 4% strongly trust its accuracy. • Low trust levels (33% trust, 34% distrust) raise concerns on AI's role in U.S. healthcare decisions amid access barriers.

Republicans had hoped that Trump’s 2025 tax cuts would be at the forefront of voters’ minds, but many have reportedly not noticed a differenceSign up for the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.It is Tax Day and Republicans are ramping up their efforts to highlight last year’s sweeping tax cuts and turn them into political capital.Eric Swalwell officially resigned from Congress amid the threat of an expulsion vote and other misconduct allegations he has denied. A special election to fill his vacant seat will be held 18 August. At a Los Angeles press conference this morning, Lonna Drewes accused Swalwell of drugging and raping her in 2018, telling reporters she “did not consent to any sexual activity.”The House still needs to pass a bill to fund several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) subagencies, like the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Coast Guard, amid a record-breaking partial government shutdown. The Senate advanced measure that remedies this funding lapse, but doesn’t include money for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and border patrol, has stalled in the lower chamber.Meanwhile, House Democrats on Tuesday proposed creating a commission that would work with JD Vance to remove Donald Trump from office under the 25th amendment, should they determine he is no longer fit to serve. The measure, introduced by Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, follows a series of statements from Trump, including his recent warning that Iran’s “whole civilization will die” if it did not capitulate to his demands, and a social media post that depicted him as Jesus Christ.Donald Trump has said that talks with Iran could resume in Pakistan over next two days, according to an interview with the New York Post. “You should stay there, really, because something could be happening over the next two days, and we’re more inclined to go there,” Trump was quoted as saying.The US state department said Tuesday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to launch direct negotiations at a mutually agreed-upon time and place. The state department “expressed hope” that the meeting between Israel and Lebanon would “lead to peace agreement”.The Senate will hold its confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, the president’s pick to fill the vacant seat of Federal Reserve chair, next week, on 21 April. Both Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee are expected to probe Warsh about his wealth and ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as well as his views on the Fed’s independence.The justice department has asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of several leaders of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, who were involved in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. In a court filing today, the department asked the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to vacate the convictions – a step further than moves Donald Trump made to commute the leaders’ prison sentences last January when he granted clemency to all defendants charged in the attack. Continue reading...

Critics warned of ‘higher ticket prices, more fees, and fewer options’ for passengers if two travel giants try to combineThe CEO of United Airlines is said to have pitched a blockbuster merger with American Airlines during a meeting with Donald Trump, floating the combination of the world’s two largest carriers.Scott Kirby, who leads United, raised the prospect during an encounter with the US president in late February, Reuters reported, citing two unnamed sources. Such a deal would overhaul the global air travel industry – and likely face intense competition scrutiny. Continue reading...

• The American Lung Association, joined by the American Academy of Pediatrics, filed a lawsuit against the EPA's repeal of 2024 limits on mercury and air toxics from power plants. • EPA's action will allow more toxic pollution, impacting children's health nationwide, according to Harold Wimmer, ALA President and CEO. • Pollutants like mercury could lead to brain development issues, asthma attacks, cancers, and premature deaths in exposed communities.

President’s proposed budget slashes health department by 12% while throwing $1.5tn – a 42% increase – to the militaryAmericans are dying in droves. Deaths due to avoidable causes in the United States –which could be dealt with via prevention or proper healthcare – far outpace those in most of country’s peers in the industrialized world. Most notably, Americans die of treatable conditions at nearly twice the rate as Spaniards, French, Japanese and Australians.They would most likely live longer if they enjoyed better access to healthcare. Americans are the most likely to skip a doctor’s appointment due to its cost, the most likely to skip a medical test and to skimp on prescription drugs. This is unsurprising, given the extraordinary lack of public health insurance in the United States. Americans face the highest out-of-pocket expenses for medical services in their peer group. Continue reading...

Archaeological record suggests hunter gatherers were playing games of chance at the end of the last ice ageNative American hunter gatherers were using dice for gaming and gambling more than 6,000 years before the practice appeared anywhere else, a new study argues.It says dice were being made and used on the western great plains of North America at the end of the last ice age, more than 12,000 years ago. Continue reading...

Democratic representative Yassamin Ansari says the war has only more deeply entrenched the Iranian regimeSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDonald Trump is an “evil human being” who “wants to be an emperor” and should be removed from office over the war in Iran, Yassamin Ansari, an Iranian American member of the US Congress, has told the Guardian.Ansari, the daughter of Iranian immigrants who decades ago fled the regime, spoke out after the president threatened to wipe out Iran’s civilisation before backing down and announcing an uncertain two-week ceasefire. Continue reading...