Virginia school board votes to restore Confederate names
Miss USA alleges toxic work culture in scathing resignation letter
1st human brain implant malfunctioned, Musk's Neuralink says
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There could be a "silver lining" to delaying Trump's classified documents trial, experts say
Cannon's "atrocious" move at least "clears the docket" for other legal probes, former Solicitor Gen. Katyal says
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.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Tributes paid as former Steel Pulse drummer dies
Conrad Kelly performed in the band for more than a decade.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Morrisons warehouse workers to strike in pension row
Supermarket staff are to walkout in May and June after a dispute over pensions contributions.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Murder-accused boy, 12, 'had blood on hand'
Two 12-year-old boys are accused of killing Shawn Seesahai with a machete in a Wolverhampton park.
3 min read - USMiami Herald
Goofy alligator crawls into Florida road, snuggles responding police car, photo shows
“Pretty much sums up Florida.”
1 min read - WorldBBC
Man arrested after imitation firearm robberies
It follows two incidents in separate locations in Inverness on Thursday night.
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'Mad cow disease' case found on farm in Scotland
The Scottish government said precautionary movement restrictions had been put in place.
3 min read - SportsBBC
Howe expects Guimaraes & Isak to stay at Newcastle
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says he is planning for Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak to remain at St James' Park next season.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Bank connected to fugitive's £1.2m heist to close
A branch of TSB was the scene of a security van robbery that saw "Fast" Eddie Maher flee to the US.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Birth centre remains closed amid staff shortages
'Challenges' remain around attracting midwives to work at the Bristol birthing unit.
1 min read - BusinessBBC
Lidl raises pay to match Aldi in battle for staff
The German discounters will give their workers higher wages than British competitors.
2 min read - SportsBBC
Dyche named manger of the month
Everton boss Sean Dyche has been named the Premier League's manager of the month for April. One of those wins was over Liverpool in the Merseyside derby. Dyche, who has now won this award three times in career, becomes the first Toffees manager to receive the award since Carlo Ancelotti back in September 2020.
1 min read - SportsBBC
Everton withdraw points deduction appeal
Everton withdraw their appeal against a two-point deduction for breaching Premier League financial rules.
1 min read - EntertainmentBBC
Doctor Who star Jinkx Monsoon on playing 'zany' villain Maestro
Draq queen Jinkx Monsoon talks about playing villain Maestro in a new "zany, musical" episode.
4 min read - WorldBBC
Burst pipe leaves villages without water for days
Residents say they have been able to flush their toilets or shower since supply was cut off.
2 min read - SportsBBC
Hughes, Schlupp and Ward sign new contracts
Crystal Palace trio Will Hughes, Jeffrey Schlupp and Joel Ward have all signed new deals at the club. All three players have extended their stay Selhurst Park until the summer of 2025, having been described as "core members of the current squad". "As well as playing a pivotal role on the pitch, Will, Jeff and Joel are natural leaders in the dressing room who embody the Crystal Palace DNA and who help set a culture of the highest standards at the training ground," said chairman Steve Parish.
1 min read - BusinessBBC
Blackburn Barclays bank closure will make life difficult, customers say
Barclays customers in Blackburn say the closure of the town's branch is disappointing.
2 min read - EntertainmentBBC
Olly Alexander: 'I looked up my Eurovision odds'
The pop star says he's having sleepless nights ahead of Eurovision's grand final on Saturday.
6 min read - WorldBBC
Probe into ill son killing dad sought by family
Daniel Harrison launched a sustained attack on his father at the family's home in Swansea.
4 min read - SportsBBC
As many captains as Popes - Knight ready to lead again
It is hard to think of a more consistent leadership presence in British sport than Heather Knight, who begins her ninth summer as England captain with eyes on the T20 World Cup and the Ashes.
5 min read - SportsBBC
Flanker Morgan returns for Ospreys
Wales flanker Jac Morgan will return from a five-month absence after being named as an Ospreys replacement against Leinster.
3 min read - SportsBBC
Scarlets make four changes to face Ulster
Scarlets will stage their final game of the United Rugby Championship (URC) season in Llanelli against play-off chasing Ulster
3 min read - SportsBBC
Solihull and Gateshead out to avenge heartbreaks
Solihull Moors and Gateshead both go into the FA Trophy Final desperate to put recent heartbreak behind them.
4 min read - SportsBBC
Torquay United takeover is completed by Bryn Consortium
National League South side Torquay United is taken over by a group of local businessmen.
3 min read - USBBC
Ex-Nebraska lawmaker indicted again over illegal campaign donation
Former Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry faces another indictment over lies allegedly told to the FBI about an illegal campaign contribution.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Bid to revive fortunes of rare butterfly
The National Trust plans to plant 20,000 marsh violets, in what it says is a UK-first.
2 min read - USBusiness Insider
Sam Bankman-Fried has a new currency to trade in prison: rice
Bankman-Fried has lost 25 pounds, Puck reports, and looks fitter, which may be in part because he says the vegan food he is served is inedible.
3 min read - WorldBBC
West Highland rainforest restoration targets passed
Forestry and Land Scotland says hundreds of hectares have been restored at a number of locations.
1 min read - WorldThe Cool Down
Country's last remaining coal power plant to shut down after decades of operation: 'We're going to end it'
"We need to do our bit for the planet and this place is well past its sell-by date."
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Nobody reads website T&Cs even when there's free stuff involved — these guys proved it
A website hid a 'bottle of good wine' in its T&Cs to be sent to the first person who spotted it. It took 3 months before someone claimed it.
3 min read - WorldBBC
Harry and Meghan begin three-day Nigeria visit
The couple's visit to promote the Invictus Games comes after the duke made a short visit to London.
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The boss of one of Boeing's biggest customers highlighted the tug-of-war between the planemaker's 2 top priorities: speed and safety
"Get your act together," Emirates boss Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum told Boeing as it struggles to balance delivery times and quality control.
2 min read - WorldBBC
UK exits recession with fastest growth in two years
The economy grew by a stronger than expected 0.6% in the first three months of the year.
4 min read - EntertainmentBBC
Taylor Swift changes Eras tour setlist for Europe
The star kicks off the latest leg of her tour in Paris, adding new songs and cutting some favourites.
4 min read - BusinessBBC
Toys R Us announces new locations as brand returns
The firm went bust and closed all its UK stores in 2018 but has now struck a deal with WH Smith.
1 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
My mom died on Mother's Day weekend. It's a painful anniversary, but I've found a special way to honor her.
My mom died on Mother's Day weekend in 2018. We were both yoga teachers, and I honor her memory on the painful anniversary by teaching a yoga class.
6 min read - WorldBBC
Poole new-build residents hit by electricity meter mix-up
Residents in Poole receive their neighbours' bills after the wrong meters are linked to their homes.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Keir Starmer unveils plan to use anti-terror powers to tackle small boats
The Labour leader sets out what he would do to "smash" smuggling gangs if he wins power.
4 min read - WorldBBC
UK economy is improving but people may not notice
Growth was stronger than expected, but millions of households are yet to feel the benefit.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Asylum seekers' tents back along Dublin canal
Another group of asylum seekers have pitched tents a day after another encampment was removed.
1 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Cold Stone Creamery is being sued because its pistachio ice cream has no pistachios in it
A judge allowed a case against Cold Stone Creamery's parent company to proceed after a customer complained that her pistachio ice cream had no nuts.
2 min read - WorldBBC
West Devonians urged to complete police survey
Officers hope the data gathered will help them direct resources more efficiently.
1 min read - CelebrityBBC
Village party for man who keeps Oscar next to bananas
Oscar winner James Price celebrates his win closer to home two months after the LA awards ceremony.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Drug dealer who 'spread misery' jailed
The 24-year-old was serving a suspended sentence when he was found with hundreds of pounds worth of drugs.
1 min read - SportsBBC
Counties remember Worcestershire spinner Baker
Worcestershire's players remember spinner Josh Baker in their first game since the 20-year-old's death.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Pub arsonist given suspended prison sentence
A second man denies starting the fire and will stand trial in June.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Music venue's future secure after charity steps in
The Music Venue Trust has bought the 200-capacity venue in Preston and will act as its landlord.
2 min read - BusinessINSIDER
Tesla, Amazon, Microsoft, and other tech giants are spending millions in DC. Here's who is spending the most.
Silicon Valley tech giants have spent millions in DC so far this year lobbying lawmakers.
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