Peter Higgs, physicist who proposed the existence of the 'God particle,' dies at 94

LONDON (AP) — Nobel prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the so-called “God particle” that helped explain how matter formed after the Big Bang, has died at age 94, the University of Edinburgh said Tuesday. The university, where Higgs was emeritus...

University of Edinburgh says physicist Peter Higgs, who proposed existence of Higgs boson particle, has died at 94

LONDON (AP) — University of Edinburgh says physicist Peter Higgs, who proposed existence of Higgs boson particle, has died at 94.

Scotland's government says a new law will tackle hate crime. Critics say it could hurt free speech

LONDON (AP) — A new law against hate speech came into force in Scotland on Monday, praised by some but criticized by others who say its sweeping provisions could criminalize religious views or tasteless jokes. The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act makes it an offense to...

NatWest: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

EDINBURGH, Britain (AP) — EDINBURGH, Britain (AP) — NatWest Group plc (NWG) on Friday reported net income of $1.53 billion in its fourth quarter. The Edinburgh, Britain-based bank said it had earnings of 35 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted to account for discontinued...