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Torrential rain wreaked havoc at Dubai's airport, with video showing a plane battling across a flooded runway
Videos show planes battling through flood waters at Dubai's airport after torrential rain brought operations to a standstill.
2 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
2024 election: Your guide to all the key primaries, debates and what happens next
Up next: Alaska and Wyoming, which are holding Democratic primaries on April 13, followed by Puerto Rico's Republican primary on April 21.
6 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
2024 election primaries: Biden, Trump delegate tracker and updated results
Visual presentation of the 2024 primary election schedule, results in each state and the latest delegate counts for each candidate.
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Timeline: Key legal and electoral dates for Donald Trump
In order to make sense of Trump's often-overlapping election and court dates, we’ve put together a comprehensive timeline that is constantly being updated.
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Israeli missile hits Iran, with blasts heard in centre of country
An Israeli missile has hit Iran, US officials tell CBS News, as blasts are heard in Isfahan province.
1 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Satellite images show Russia's been upgrading its Black Sea Fleet naval base after being pounded by Ukraine's attacks: UK defense ministry
The UK defense ministry says the "maintenance, logistics and weapons-handling infrastructure at Novorossiysk has highly likely been improved."
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Zuckerberg says Meta's Llama 3 is really good but no chatbot is sophisticated enough to be an 'existential' threat — yet
Mark Zuckerberg said Llama 3 is Meta's most sophisticated chatbot yet, but he told The Verge that he believes no model poses "existential risks" yet.
2 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Israel strikes Iran, according to multiple reports
Explosions were heard in Iran, and multiple reports say that Israel has struck the country.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Why a deluge of Chinese-made drugs is hard to curb
Thousands of Chinese companies are making synthetic opioids and shipping them around the world.
7 min read - BusinessBBC
Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?
Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.
7 min read - USMiami Herald
For some years, crime marred rideshare safety. New Uber feature aims to fix issue in Miami
Miami is among the first cities where the verification feature is rolling out.
3 min read - USBBC
Trump criminal case: Full 12-person jury seated in Manhattan
The trial, the first ever in which an ex-US president is the defendant, may see opening arguments on Monday.
5 min read - WorldFox News
Fetterman scolds Dem colleagues for failing to condemn Iran's attack on Israel
Senator Fetterman slammed his Democratic colleagues for their refusal to condemn Iran for its attack on Israel in retaliation for the deadly bombing of its Syrian consulate.
2 min read - HealthThe Cool Down
Scientists make major breakthrough with new testing method for potentially fatal virus: 'Before we developed that method, people would be left to wonder'
The Powassan virus, spread by ticks, saw a record 290 cases in 2022.
2 min read - BusinessBBC
Netflix: Profits soar after password sharing crackdown
The streaming giant said it added 9.3 million subscribers in the first three months of the year.
2 min read - USFox News
Jewish Columbia University student told to 'kill yourself' during anti-Israel protest: report
A Jewish Columbia University student was told to "kill yourself" and kicked in the stomach during an anti-Israel protest at the Ivy League university.
2 min read - WorldBBC
How mayors became the fashionable new thing in England
Ahead of elections in May, political editor Chris Mason looks at England's mayoral model.
3 min read - WorldBBC
Columbia University: Ilhan Omar's daughter suspended and 108 arrested for Gaza protest
Democratic politician Ilhan Omar's daughter is suspended from college for participating.
4 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Microsoft has 17% upside potential and upcoming earnings will show strong AI-driven growth, Bank of America says
Bank of America raised Microsoft's earnings estimate by 1% above its $60.5 billion Q3 revenue forecast, citing sustained Azure strength.
2 min read - BusinessKTLA articles
Gas prices on the rise in Southern California
As the weather heats up and Southern California drivers head to the pump this month, they may notice a bit of sticker shock. On Thursday, the average price of a gallon of unleaded gas was $5.45 in California compared to a month ago when the statewide average was around $4.90, according to AAA. California’s prices […]
3 min read - WorldFox News
Rashida Tlaib says colleges punishing anti-Israel students protesting 'genocide'
U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib criticized American colleges over the response to anti-Israel protests that have targeted Jewish students.
3 min read - USBBC
Extortion and kidnap - a deadly journey across Mexico
Under the radar in the US border crisis debate is the role of drug cartels preying on migrants.
8 min read - USKTLA articles
Southern California man busted for scamming elderly victims out of $500K
A 27-year-old man from the San Gabriel Valley has been arrested after allegedly defrauding elderly victims of more than $500,000, authorities announced Thursday. The investigation into Alhambra resident Huiming Yu began in late January when detectives with the Ontario Police Department’s Regional Interdiction of Narcotics Task Force intercepted fraud-related packages sent from across the […]
1 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
The world's largest chipmaker just issued a warning that the industry's red-hot growth could slow
TSMC's trimmed forecast shows that the chip industry is still in recovery mode, and that demand is slowing.
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
Sol Blume to be postponed, county says. Park officials say venue is not ready for event
Sol Blume won’t happen in May because Discovery Park hasn’t recovered from rainfall, Sacramento County said.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Africa's week in pictures: 12-18 April 2024
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Don't buy the dip in stocks just yet as a wave of selling is about to bring the market to a bottom, according to one of the biggest bulls on Wall Street
The S&P 500 could bottom out in the next month, according to Fundstrat's head of research Tom Lee.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Israel Gaza: US again warns against Rafah offensive
Benjamin Netanyahu's representatives have agreed to take US concerns "into account", the White House says.
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Former ‘Dancing’ pro Cheryl Burke says being ‘breadwinner’ in marriage with Matthew Lawrence didn’t work
"Dancing with the Stars" alum Cheryl Burke said she was earning more than Matthew Lawrence during their marriage, and it hurt their relationship.
4 min read - BusinessBBC
US rate setter tells BBC 'no hurry' to cut interest rates
A key member of the US central bank, Raphael Bostic, tells the BBC rates might only ease "at the end of 2024".
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
Sacramento homicide suspect arrested in shooting that killed husband and wounded his wife
The deadly shooting occurred April 7 in a tunnel beneath an Interstate 5 overpass near Miller Regional Park.
1 min read - LifestyleBBC
Behind the doors of an almshouse in Brixton
Photographer Jim Grover's latest exhibition, Behind the Blue Doors, looks at the history of an almshouse in Brixton.
3 min read - LifestyleMiami Herald
Nine Florida restaurants in Miami, Orlando and Tampa win Michelin stars. Here’s a list
More stars for Florida restaurants!
5 min read - LifestyleMiami Herald
Three Miami restaurants just earned Michelin stars — but one local spot got bumped
Take a look at which restaurants got stars in Miami.
6 min read - USFox News
US military 'out of time' in push against adversaries' modernization, Air Force secretary says
Senior Air Force officials told U.S. lawmakers that they are "out of time" to meet the threats of China, advocating for modernization in the military.
3 min read - WorldBBC
DfE says 85,000 more free childcare places needed in England
The Department for Education estimates about 40,000 staff are also needed in England by September 2025.
3 min read - USKTLA articles
California designates Mojave desert tortoise as endangered
An iconic Southern California desert dweller is now formally recognized by the State of California as endandgered. On Thursday, the California Fish and Game Commission unanimously approved designating the Mojave desert tortoise as endangered, elevating its risk for extinction from its previous designation as threatened. The Mojave desert tortoise has been recognized as a threatened […]
3 min read - USFox News
Missouri AG slams Kansas City mayor for welcoming Mayorkas' illegal immigrant parole program
Missouri AG Bailey is calling out Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas for welcoming illegal immigrants to the city through Alejandro Mayorkas’ illegal immigrant parole program.
4 min read - PoliticsBBC
What to know about Trump's hush-money trial
The presumptive Republican nominee for president will juggle a six-week trial in New York with campaigning.
6 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I raised my son in Germany until he was 6. Now, we're back in the US, and my family is going through reverse culture shock.
As an American mom raising her son in Berlin, she rarely saw parents correcting bad behavior. Now, living in New York, she's surprised by how many rules are enforced.
5 min read - WorldBBC
Newspaper headlines: EU olive branch and PM targets 'sick note culture'
EU plans to offer visas to UK students and measures to tackle the UK's benefits bill lead the papers.
3 min read - USThe Cool Down
Nation's first high-speed rail project continues to expand, creating over 10k jobs: 'We couldn't build this system without them'
"High-speed rail construction has continued to flourish, creating good-paying construction jobs for men and women across the Valley."
2 min read - PoliticsFox News
Mike Johnson: The wartime Speaker battling on multiple fronts
Republicans again are considering ousting the Speaker of the House of Representatives; will the House GOP successfully remove Mike Johnson from his title?
6 min read - USSacramento Bee
Gavin Newsom pushes homeless funding accountability, wants more low income housing in cities
“I’m not interested in funding failure any longer,” the governor said
4 min read - SportsBBC
Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp's side 'playing under stress' and need to be 'flawless' to win Premier League
Two weeks ago, Liverpool were top of the Premier League and had a favourable route to the Europa League final - things now look very different as Jurgen Klopp's departure looms.
4 min read - USKTLA articles
L.A. police officer charged with evidence tampering, theft while on duty
A 31-year-old officer with the Los Angeles Police Department is facing nearly a decade in prison for allegedly tampering with evidence and stealing property during traffic and pedestrian stops, officials announced Thursday. The charges against Alan Carrillo stem from a broader investigation into complaints about the conduct of officers assigned to LAPD’s Mission Area […]
2 min read - USFox News
Vultures deemed 'too drunk to fly' after dumpster diving taken to 'rehab' center
Wildlife rehabilitation volunteers had quite a job on their hands when two vultures were discovered "drunk" inside a dumpster in Watertown, Connecticut.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Cocoa prices are the highest on record as Nigerian flooding further depletes supply
Cocoa futures reached above $10,770 a ton, as the chocolate ingredient looks set for more inventory stress from Nigerian flooding.
2 min read - PoliticsSalon
The Floor Action Response Team did not take its acronym into consideration
There's a reason why #FART is trending right now
1 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Mark Zuckerberg overtakes Elon Musk as the world's 3rd-richest person as their companies' stocks go in opposite directions
Musk and Zuckerberg have been at odds with each other in the past, with both agreeing to a cage fight last year. The fight never happened.
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