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Protesters take over Columbia University building in escalation of Israel-Hamas war demonstrations
Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday, barricading the entrances and unfurling a Palestinian flag out of a window in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide. Protesters on Columbia's Manhattan campus locked arms in front of Hamilton Hall early Tuesday and carried furniture and metal barricades to the building, one of several that was occupied during a 1968 civil righ
6 min read - USYahoo News
Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect May 1. Here's how the law will affect access to the procedure in the Southeast.
Florida's six-week abortion ban takes effect on May 1. Here's what the law says and how it will affect access to the procedure beyond state lines.
4 min read - USMiami Herald
Fishing trip turns deadly when man pulls gun, shoots fishing buddy, Florida cops say
A body was recovered from the water, officials say.
1 min read - BusinessINSIDER
Singapore Airlines must pay a couple $2,400 for 'mental agony' after their business-class seats wouldn't automatically recline — even though they worked manually
A couple received compensation after their business-class seats malfunctioned. Singapore Airlines said they could still recline manually.
2 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
A 15-year-old law review by Brett Kavanaugh offers a clue at how the Supreme Court Justice could rule in Trump's immunity case
In a 2009 law review, Kavanaugh explained when he believed the law allows for a former president to face criminal prosecution.
5 min read - WorldBBC
US campus protests: Rival Gaza protest groups clash at UCLA
Scuffles break out between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel activists, with no sign of student demos tailing off.
4 min read - USBusiness Insider
A Japan Airlines flight was canceled after the pilot got drunk at a Dallas hotel bar and police were called
A Japan Airlines flight from Dallas to Tokyo was canceled after a captain got drunk at a Texas hotel, prompting a call to the police, a report said.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Gérard Depardieu: French actor to be tried over sexual assault allegations
French actor Gérard Depardieu will appear in court in October, prosecutors say.
2 min read - USMiami Herald
Three bodies discovered in parked car after ‘targeted ambush,’ Florida sheriff says
The sheriff’s office received a shots-fired call from a birthday party, officials say.
1 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 - USBBC
Columbia protesters take over building after defying deadline
Pro-Palestine groups are occupying Hamilton Hall after defying a deadline to take down an encampment.
5 min read - WorldBBC
Gboyega Odubanjo inquest: Coroner says poet's death was accidental
Gboyega Odubanjo's family say they remain "heartbroken" by his "tragic loss".
3 min read - WorldBBC
Town hall peregrine falcon chicks hatch
The eggs, which were laid at Leamington town hall in March, all hatched over the weekend.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Trial date set for man charged with woman's murder
Vincent Morgan will appear again at Leeds Crown Court on 21 May.
1 min read - WorldBBC
One hundred jobs at risk at double glazing factory
Staff who have worked at the factory for 50 years say they feel "betrayed" by the decision.
3 min read - WorldBBC
Police probe alleged burglary at Guernsey service station
Police say enquiries are ongoing into the alleged incident at Vale Road Service Station
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Union pleads for government help to save biofuel jobs
More than 70 "green jobs" will be lost when Argent Energy's Newarthill plant is mothballed at the end of May.
2 min read - EntertainmentBBC
Eddie Redmayne up for a Tony Award for Cabaret on Broadway
Redmayne is nominated in New York two years after winning an Olivier in London for the same role.
2 min read - HealthBBC
Health inequalities in new research team's sights
University and council specialists will reseach the factors which determine health and longevity.
1 min read - BusinessBBC
Welsh first minister to go to India for Tata talks
Vaughan Gething heading to India to lobby bosses of Tata over the future of steel production.
1 min read - WorldBBC
ICJ rules it will not halt German arms to Israel
Nicaragua accused Germany of breaching the UN genocide convention by sending military hardware to Israel.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Vaughan Gething donation firm criticised for Withyhedge landfill smell
A subsidiary of Dauson Environmental Group is criticised for its management of a landfill site.
3 min read - SportsBBC
Ulster winners to face Tyrone in Sam Maguire group stage
This year's Ulster champions will face Tyrone in the group stages of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, while the runners-up will meet Derry.
2 min read - SportsBBC
'Real deal' who misses 'lot of chances' - the curious case of Dessers
Cyriel Dessers reached the 20-goal mark in all competitions for Rangers on Sunday, becoming the first top-flight Ibrox striker to do so in his debut season since Kris Boyd nearly two decades ago. Just as Rangers’ season threatened to completely unravel, Dessers has come up with big goals in the past two games. A double in the 2-0 Scottish Cup semi-final win over Hearts was followed by a 74th-minute winner as Rangers scraped three points in Paisley.
2 min read - CelebrityINSIDER
First-class American Airlines passenger complains of racial discrimination, saying she was made to use economy bathroom
Pamela Hill-Veal, a retired judge, alleges the AA flight attendant falsely accused her of hitting him and barred her from a first class bathroom.
2 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Democrats have officially decided to save Mike Johnson from MTG's ouster effort
Democratic leaders say they'll vote to table any "motion to vacate" brought by the far-right congresswoman. She says she'll force the vote anyway.
3 min read - USSacramento Bee
2-year-old playing in bounce house dies after wind blows it away, Arizona cops say
A second child inside the bounce house was injured, sheriff’s officials say.
1 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Exclusive: Bill Gates, ousted for misconduct, is still pulling the strings at Microsoft
Insiders say he's Microsoft's secret weapon in the AI wars
10 min read - SportsBBC
Hursey seeks to strengthen Olympic selection bid
Anna Hursey will look to strengthen her case for Olympic Games selection this week at the Saudi Smash 2024.
2 min read - USSalon
Pro-Palestine protesters take over campus building at Columbia University
A student organization said Hamilton Hall had been taken over by an "autonomous" group of pro-Palestine activists
1 min read - SportsBBC
McInnes continues to mark milestones as Kilmarnock boss
The Scottish Championship title, Premiership survival, a place in Europe all but secured, now a PFA manager of the year nominee. In just over two years in charge of Kilmarnock, Derek McInnes has gone beyond expectations as Rugby Park boss. McInnes would have aimed higher than guaranteeing survival on the final day, but ensuring Kilmarnock remained in the league laid foundations for a mightily impressive 2023-24 season.
1 min read - WorldINSIDER
Claims that the US bought 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from a close Russian ally are likely false, experts say
The US probably didn't purchase 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Kazakhstan, as the country would be too scared of alienating Russia, experts said.
3 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Trump can attend his son Barron's high school graduation after all
Donald Trump will get a break from his criminal trial to attend Barron's high school graduation next month.
2 min read - SportsBBC
GB's Moore returns after doping ban overturned
British doubles player Tara Moore makes a winning return to tennis after having a doping ban overturned.
1 min read - CelebrityBBC
Line of Duty actor Brian McCardie dies at 59
McCardie recently starred in BBC drama Time, and was to appear in Outlander prequel Blood of My Blood.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Google layoffs continue as cuts hit Flutter, Dart, and Python teams
Google confirmed the layoffs to TechCrunch but did not specify which teams, roles, or how many employees have been let go.
2 min read - WorldBBC
'Brexit trade checks will cost me £200,000 a year'
Firms warn of higher costs but the government says its new border model will improve biosecurity.
6 min read - SportsMiami Herald
The under-the-radar detail explaining why step back for Heat is risky. And Woj on Heat
Heat stands at serious risk if it misses playoffs next season.
5 min read - USSacramento Bee
Parents of slain UC Davis student unveil ‘safe and peaceful space’ memorial to honor their son
The 20-year-old was among three people brutally stabbed a year ago in a series of attacks.
5 min read - SportsBBC
England duo can push Test case at T20 World Cup - Key
Jonny Bairstow and Phil Salt can “absolutely” push their case to be England’s Test wicketkeeper at the T20 World Cup, says managing director Rob Key.
3 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Taiwan's economy is booming thanks to the AI craze
Taiwanese GDP rose by a better-than-expected 6.5% in the first three months of the year, in the fastest pace of expansion for nearly three years.
2 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Trump’s Big Mouth Just Cost Him Big Time in Hush-Money Trial
The former president has been fined $9,000 for violating his gag order.
3 min read - SportsBBC
Derby boss Warne finds 'vindication' in promotion
Derby County boss Paul Warne on what it means to return the Rams to the Championship after a two-year absence.
4 min read - WorldBBC
Kate Forbes considering SNP leadership bid
The former finance secretary told BBC Scotland News she had a "groundswell of support amongst the members".
4 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Live updates: Amazon to report quarterly earnings today after the market close
Amazon will report quarterly earnings today, April 30, after market close. The analyst call comes amid a 19% stock-price gain in 2024.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Local elections 2024: Bunwell villagers heading to the polls
The Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats and Greens are all vying for votes.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Pupil had depression before death, inquest hears
A GP says the boarding school pupil told him she had occasional thoughts of suicide and self-harm.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Hainault: What we know about London sword attack
Details are still emerging about a serious incident in north-east London on Tuesday morning.
5 min read - USBBC
Bestwood: Arsonist jailed after setting fire to his own flat
Keenan Savage told officers he had only learned of the fire days later.
1 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
The stock market has a 'systemic problem'
Rising Treasury yields are once again a headwind for stocks. Strategists don't see relief coming unless Fed Chair Jerome Powell is surprisingly dovish in his press conference on Wednesday.
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