Supreme Court unanimously sets protections in forced job transfers
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Yahoo News/YouGov poll: Trump's slim lead over Biden evaporates as 1st criminal trial gets underway
Asked which candidate they would vote for “if Trump is convicted of a serious crime in the coming months,” just 36% of voters now say the former president — fewer than ever before.
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Boeing whistleblower tells Congress he 'was told effectively to shut up' as he voiced concerns. Here’s a timeline of the company’s latest problems.
"I'm not here today because I want to be here," Boeing whistleblower Sam Salehpour said at the beginning of his testimony. "I'm here because I felt compelled to come forward. … I have serious concerns.”
7 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
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.
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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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England over-80s hockey team face Netherlands
A group of octogenarian hockey players have beaten the Dutch side at a match in Canterbury.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Major spill incident training for coastal agencies
The training helps teams prepare to tackle coastal pollution while minimising environmental harm.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Church speaks out after Facebook craft fair scam
St Mary's Church said a Facebook post about a summer fair and asking people for money is not real.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Fundraising drive for 'Staffordshire 3' memorial
Anthony Firth is fundraising for a permanent memorial to three of his comrades killed in Iraq.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Petition launched to save oak trees in Medway
Insurers claim the oak trees are causing subsidence but campaigners want an independent assessment.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Landslip road rebuild expected to start this summer
Wiltshire Council has been choosing a contractor for the £5m project to fix the road at Lyneham Banks.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Hospice in Gorleston-on-Sea is much needed - charity
A year-long review identifies a need for end of life care beds on the Norfolk coast.
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Libraries made me who I am - Caitlin Moran
The author, from Wolverhampton, calls on Birmingham City Council to protect community libraries.
3 min read - WorldBBC
Moving train has window smashed by slingshot
Police investigate as stones are spotted being pelted towards trains travelling in Hertfordshire.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Homeless project forced to close after church sold
The project provides a place for those who struggle with homelessness or substance misuse to get food and support services.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Colchester Zoo orangutans 'intrigued' by roof repairs
They keep a watchful eye on maintenance crews as they investigate wind damage to their enclosure.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Will technology silence the shout auction at Peterhead fish market?
The biggest white fish port in the UK at Peterhead may replace its traditional shout auctions.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Sydney church stabbing: Religious community tensions run high
The stabbing of an Assyrian Christian bishop in Sydney's multi-faith heartland sparks reciprocation fears.
7 min read - WorldBBC
Sydney church stabbing: Australian bishop forgives alleged attacker
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel also appealed for the community to stay calm after the alleged terror attack.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Climate change education needs review, say experts
Cambridge Press & Assessment survey says students need to be empowered with skills and knowledge.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Wildlife campaigners' 'relief' over Ilkeston golf course decision
Plans for a 25-acre nature reserve were threatened by the prospect of new homes on part of it.
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NASA's chief says China is being 'very, very secretive' and pretending its space projects aren't linked to the military
Nelson has regularly warned that the world may face dire consequences if China reaches the surface of the moon first, which it plans to do by 2030.
3 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Jamie Dimon says the future of the world depends on whether the US can sort out its relationship with China
"It's very hard to see really positive outcomes with China until the Ukraine war is resolved," Dimon told Bloomberg.
3 min read - WorldBBC
The West says China makes too much. Its workers disagree
Migrants are caught in China's manufacturing battles with the West, as Beijing tries to save its economy.
8 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Stock market today: S&P 500 hits 4-day losing streak as tech stocks weigh down market
The S&P 500 notched its fourth-straight day of losses as Nvidia, Meta, and other tech names slumped.
3 min read - WorldBBC
Climate change: Deadly African heatwave 'impossible' without warming
Extreme heat linked to the deaths of hundreds of people would not have happened without global warming.
3 min read - WorldBBC
BBC Leicester commentator sacked after lodging Covid concern, tribunal told
Ian Stringer claims he was sacked by the BBC after blowing the whistle on an alleged flouting of Covid rules.
3 min read - WorldBBC
Dubai airport chaos as UAE and Oman reel from deadly storms
Hundreds of flights were cancelled on Wednesday at the major hub, which connects to every continent.
7 min read - WorldBBC
Croatia braces for horse-trading after tight election
The ruling party falls short of a majority, with a messy post-election period likely to follow.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Spy scandal revives fears of Austrian exposure to Russia
Egisto Ott was detained last month on suspicion of spying for Russia, prompting a raft of allegations.
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Nvidia stock could soar 81% if investors recognize its full potential as an AI ecosystem, rather than just a chipmaker, Evercore says
"We think investors underestimate the importance of the chip+hardware+software ecosystem that Nvidia has created," Evercore ISI said.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Ukraine warns of WW3 ahead of long-stalled Congress aid vote
Denys Shmyhal tells the BBC his country desperately needs the US to approve long-stalled security assistance.
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Columbia University president slams campus antisemitism
But at a congressional hearing, Nemat Shafik hedges when asked about a slogan widely seen as antisemitic.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Newspaper headlines: Hopes of rate cuts 'suffer blow' and Dubai deluged
Figures showing persistent UK inflation and Dubai's heaviest rainfall for 75 years lead the papers.
4 min read - PoliticsBBC
After stalling for months, Ukraine aid heads to vote in House of Representatives
Despite right-wing outcries, Speaker Mike Johnson is pressing to pass billions of dollars in aid.
4 min read - USFox News
NYC issues warning of infectious disease spread by rat urine after record year of reported cases
New York City health officials are warning residents about an increase in transmitted bacterial illness spread by rat urine.
2 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Heat play-in loss makes it must-win to face mighty Boston in 1st round. Are Celtics scared? | Opinion
The Miami Heat after losing Wednesday night’s play-in game in Philadelphia must now win at home Friday for the dubious right to face the mighty Boston Celtics in the first round
4 min read - USFox News
Family of slain mother in Las Vegas law firm shooting shares ex's violent past: 'Lived in constant fear'
The parents of a woman gunned down by her ex-father-in-law in the Las Vegas law firm shooting said a family court judge ignored warning signs.
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'Squad' Democrat promotes 'peace' in Middle East as hometown ranks among worst for crime
Rep. Cori Bush urged for "peace" and de-escalation in the Israel-Hamas war, as her hometown, St. Louis, recently ranked as the third "most dangerous" city in the United States.
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Woman violently assaulted on street, robbed of purse in Southern California
Police are searching for a man responsible for a violent assault and robbery of a woman earlier this week in San Fernando, authorities confirmed to KTLA. The broad daylight attack occurred on April 15 just before 3 p.m. in the 200 block of Park Avenue. The victim, Juliana Murillo, had just bought her mother […]
3 min read - USMiami Herald
Fire that destroyed synagogue wasn’t a hate crime, prosecutors say. Arsonist faces charges
Scott Hannaford, 50, could face over 60 years in state prison if sentenced to the maximum of the four charges against him.
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Dangerous bacterial disease reported in multiple dogs in Southern California
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control has issued an animal health advisory after four dogs tested positive for a potentially deadly bacterial disease. The advisory was issued earlier this month after four infected dogs arrived at an emergency veterinary center in Pasadena between June 2023 to this past March. It’s called […]
2 min read - WorldBBC
Chris Oyakhilome: Nigerian pastor pushing malaria vaccine conspiracy theories
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries start their rollout.
7 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Heat falls to 76ers to set up must-win game vs. Bulls. Takeaways and info on Butler’s injury
The Heat blew a double-digit lead and Jimmy Butler hurt his knee. Takeaways from a rough night for the Heat in Philadelphia ...
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Elon Musk's pay-deal vote is the ultimate 'meme stock' test for Tesla, investor says
The vote on the Tesla CEO's comp package will be an indicator of how central he is to Tesla's ongoing success, investor Roger McNamee told CNBC.
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42 Balloons: New musical follows man who flew over LA in a garden chair
Larry Walters' flight, using a garden chair and helium balloons, is celebrated in a stage musical.
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Sheriff’s SWAT team at scene of standoff with suspect believed to be armed in Sacramento home
Authorities surrounded the home early Wednesday evening and evacuated nearby residents.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Boeing whistleblower says he was put through 'hell'
Lawmakers voice concerns over claims that Boeing threatens staff who raise safety concerns.
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Alejandro Mayorkas: Senate votes to dismiss impeachment charges
It was the first time in almost 150 years the chamber had considered a US cabinet secretary's impeachment.
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