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- PoliticsYahoo News
Biden and Trump agree to presidential debates in June, September — but with some big changes
Here’s what will be different this time — and why it matters.
4 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Climbing stairs has lots of health benefits. Here are 3 ways to make the most of it.
What experts say about stair climbing as a measure of your health — and ways to make it more effective for you.
4 min read - NewsThe Yodel
Senators propose AI safeguards, NTSB reports ship failures before Key Bridge crash and Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut
Get caught up on this morning’s news: Senators propose AI safeguards, Cohen’s testimony continues and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
4 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
New Yahoo News/YouGov poll: With Trump's trial underway, most Americans now believe he falsified records to hide hush money payment
The survey also shows a dip in the former president’s favorable rating — from 45% in March to 41% today.
4 min read - CelebrityYahoo Life
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models share how they prepare to pose in bikinis — and it doesn't include dieting
Women share how they prepared to be featured in the brand's 60th anniversary issue.
4 min read - CelebrityYahoo Life
Gayle King is on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit at 69. Why it matters.
Why the iconic magazine is featuring stars like King, Martha Stewart, Maye Musk and others.
4 min read - ScienceMiami Herald
‘Large’ sea creature — with ‘blade-like’ claws — discovered as new species. See it
Scientists found the spiny animal while aboard a submersible in the South China Sea.
2 min read - OpinionSalon
Republicans ready for a Trump loss
This time, Trump has the GOP bought in earlier on his Big Lie
7 min read - CelebrityBBC
King Charles hands over military role to William
The King carries out a symbolic handing over of the baton to his eldest son.
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.
1 min read - SportsBBC
Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR
Premier League clubs will vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees (VAR) from next season at their annual general meeting next month.
4 min read - USMiami Herald
Retrial for the murder of a young couple in the Florida Keys ends with familiar verdict
The case was one of the worst crimes in recent Monroe County memory.
4 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Cote: New Dolphin Odell Beckham Jr. has the name and fame. Now we see if he still has the game | Opinion
The Miami Dolphins on Wednesday introduced new receiver Odell Beckham Jr., 31, who vowed to revive his career here and ‘end on a high note.’
6 min read - OpinionMiami Herald
Trump trial, his Florida guests, reveal what a sick joke American politics have become | Opinion
We’ve reached the act in Donald Trump’s hush money trial that is no longer farce, but infuriating | Opinion
3 min read - USSacramento Bee
Man strangles girlfriend’s dad with dog leash, hides body in sleeping bag, OR cops say
The 24-year-old was sentenced to 19 years in prison in connection with the 2022 crime, Oregon officials said.
2 min read - WorldNextShark
Man arrested for telephone scam targeting Asians in Toronto
Zhi Yong Wu, a 57-year-old man from Toronto, was arrested and charged in connection with a telephone scam targeting members of the local Asian community. Wu allegedly made threatening phone calls posing as various officials, including police officers, customs officials and Interpol agents, demanding money from Asian victims. On Tuesday, Peel Regional Police announced the arrest of Wu on April 17 following an extensive investigation.
2 min read - ScienceMiami Herald
Eyeless creature — discovered in underwater cave — is a new species in China. See it
Only 25 of the blind animal have ever been found, researchers said.
2 min read - SportsBBC
'No point' in thinking of Broadhurst bout - Harrington
Kellie Harrington says she is not focused on a high-profile bout with former Irish team-mate Amy Broadhurst at the Paris Olympics.
1 min read - PoliticsINSIDER
Trump is trying to win over Silicon Valley and former DeSantis backers to erase Biden's considerable fundraising edge
Biden's fundraising has so far dwarfed the Trump campaign. Biden had almost twice as much cash as Trump at the end of March, according to the FEC.
2 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
Republicans are furious that labor secretary is in line of presidential succession. Here’s why
Thirty GOP senators sent a letter to the White House.
5 min read - OpinionSalon
It's been a bad month for Starbucks. Ex-CEO Howard Schultz agrees
"The go-to-market strategy needs to be overhauled and elevated," Schultz commented
5 min read - WorldBBC
Post Office exec regrets 'malcontents' comment
Patrick Bourke said he now regretted describing sub-postmasters as self-indulgent "malcontents".
4 min read - PoliticsBBC
Biden and Trump agree to June and September presidential debates
There will be no live audience at June's Atlanta event, which will mark the pair's first on-stage clash in four years.
4 min read - ScienceMiami Herald
‘Bizarre’ creature — that hunts like an ‘assassin’ — discovered as new species. See it
Scientists found the “iconic” predator in the leaves of a park in Australia.
2 min read - BusinessSacramento Bee
Sacramento-area Japanese restaurant is closing due to ‘rising costs.’ When’s the last day?
The restaurant specializes in street food such as Korean-style short rib tacos and braised pork belly buns.
2 min read - USMiami Herald
Giant sea creature’s body washes ashore in Massachusetts — for second time, experts say
Officials hope the tide will carry the body back out to sea.
1 min read - ScienceBBC
Scientists solve mystery of ancient 'tree of life'
The iconic trees evolved on Madagascar 21 million years ago and later spread to other countries.
2 min read - BusinessNextShark
Watch: Japan’s FamilyMart launches mobile convenience store
Japanese "konbini" chain FamilyMart is taking its convenience store business to the next level with an unmanned, self-checkout store that can be towed to different locations. The mobile outlet, known as the “FamilyMart Maishima/N store,” was unveiled at the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 construction site in Osaka on Monday. The convenience store has an automated air conditioning system set to maintain the freshness of its products.
2 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Miami Hurricanes’ future schedules come into focus, with another addition this week
UM adds a football nonconference game.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Why South Africa's health insurance is causing ructions
President Ramaphosa approves a law that seeks to provide universal health care for all - but not everyone is happy.
6 min read - WorldBBC
McCann suspect raped woman at knifepoint, trial told
Christian Brückner is on trial in Germany for five sex offence charges not related to the missing British child.
3 min read - USMiami Herald
Pregnant woman, unborn child die when tree topples onto home in storm, officials say
The woman was nine months pregnant, Louisiana officials said.
1 min read - SportsBBC
'No fears' over New York T20 World Cup pitches
International Cricket Council (ICC) officials have "no fears" over the pitches being used at a temporary stadium in New York for the men's T20 World Cup, including India's tie with Pakistan.
3 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Sergey Brin says Google was 10 years too early with Google Glass — but they'd be perfect for AI
Sergey Brin says he "sort of messed up on the timing" with Google Glass.
4 min read - WorldBBC
Jury retires in Newark inheritance cash murder trial
Karen Vamplew is accused of deliberately starting a fire that killed her 77-year-old mother-in-law.
1 min read - WorldBBC
STV strikes called off as NUJ members accept pay offer
The NUJ say the deal includes a pay rise backdated to January and a guaranteed bonus worth between £300 and £500.
2 min read - SportsBusiness Insider
Meet Miss Hawaii Savannah Gankiewicz, who will be crowned Miss USA following Noelia Voigt's resignation
Miss Hawaii Savannah Gankiewicz will take over as Miss USA for Noelia Voigt. Miss Teen USA is without a queen, as the runner-up declined the title.
5 min read - WorldBBC
After six months, Dutch parties reach government deal
Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders says he and three other leaders have agreed terms for a coalition.
3 min read - StyleBusiness Insider
I have spent entirely too much time thinking about Mark Zuckerberg's outfit at his birthday party
The Meta CEO switched outfits in his photos, and I was determined to figure out why.
6 min read - EntertainmentSalon
"We've been doing that to survive": "Black Twitter" filmmaker on Black culture repurposing spaces
Director Prentice Penny on his new docuseries about the coming-of-age story of an influential online community
17 min read - SportsBBC
Gillingham put Lapslie and Malone up for transfer
Midfielder George Lapslie and left-back Scott Malone are put up for sale by League Two side Gillingham.
1 min read - EntertainmentSacramento Bee
Sacramento artist The Philharmonik wins NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest out of almost 7,000 entries
Take a listen to the Rosemont musician’s “What It All Means,” which caught the ears of the judges.
5 min read - WorldBBC
Stamford Hill: Woman shot in leg was not intended target - Met Police
The victim, a 38-year-old woman, was shot in the leg on Tuesday night in north London.
3 min read - USBBC
Teacher banned by panel after sexual abuse of pupils
Former Gloucestershire PE teacher Paul Christensen, 72, has been banned from the profession.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Warning after dancer fatally choked during sex
Georgia Brooke, 26, was strangled by Luke Cannon, who was himself found dead the following day.
3 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
'Big Short' investor Michael Burry exits Amazon and Alphabet — but boosts Alibaba and bets on Baidu
Michael Burry, known for his huge bet against the mid-2000s housing bubble, sold US tech stocks and bought their Chinese peers in the first quarter.
2 min read - USMiami Herald
These 10 successful alumni are being inducted into Miami Dade College’s Hall of Fame
Ten local professionals will be honored at the Miami Dade College Hall of Fame event, which raises money for scholarships.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Dublin trams disrupted after power outage
A power outage has resulted in no trams running along the Green Line.
1 min read - USYahoo Sports
Former Augusta National Golf Club employee pleads guilty to stealing millions in Masters memorabilia
Richard Globensky will be sentenced in October and faces a maximum of 10 years in prison.
1 min read