Teenager died from eating spicy Paqui tortilla chip, autopsy says
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Trump trial live updates: Michael Cohen returns to the stand for third day of testimony in hush money case
The former president’s criminal hush money trial resumes Thursday in Manhattan, where his former lawyer and so-called fixer is expected to take the stand for the second straight day.
1 min read - 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 - USAssociated Press
Teen died from eating a spicy chip as part of social media challenge, autopsy report concludes
A Massachusetts teen who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from ingesting a high amount of a chili pepper extract, according to an autopsy report obtained by The Associated Press. Harris Wolobah, a 10th grader from the city of Worcester, died on Sept. 1, 2023, after eating the chip. The teen also had an enlarged heart and a congenital heart defect, according to the report, the findings of which were shared with the AP in an email from Elaine Driscoll, a spoke
4 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 - WorldBBC
Israel's Eurovision team accuse rivals of 'hatred'
Its national broadcaster says it faced hostility simply because "we are Israelis and we were there".
3 min read - WorldBBC
Government knew repayment demands left carers poorer
The Department for Work and Pensions has known since 2021 that overpayment of Carer's Allowance has left some people in financial difficulty. Anyone who earns more than £151 a week from other work is required to repay all of their Carer's Allowance. Official statistics show that 1,377,000 people currently claim Carer's Allowance in Great Britain.
3 min read - WorldBBC
Migrant crossings plunge at US-Mexico border - why it may not last
Mexican crackdown has stopped tens of thousands - but experts say the fall is not sustainable.
5 min read - USBBC
Jersey Zoo announces death of gorilla
The zoo says Kishka will be hugely missed by staff, visitors and volunteers.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Woman accused of illegal abortion says she miscarried
Sophie Harvey denies taking abortion pills to illegally abort her baby, a court is told.
3 min read - WorldBBC
Protest held at council hit by leader abuse claims
Hannah Martin says Jonathan Nunn, the former leader, should resign from being a councillor.
2 min read - LifestyleSacramento Bee
Why do cockroaches go inside California homes during the summer? Here’s how to stop them
Insects thrive in warm weather, according to The National Center for Healthy Housing.
2 min read - SportsNextShark
Miss Hawaii takes over Miss USA crown amid organizational turmoil
The first runner-up at the 2023 Miss USA pageant, Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii, has taken over the crown after the previous titleholder, Noelia Voigt, relinquished her title amid accusations of a toxic work environment in the Miss USA Organization. Gankiewicz, who is of Filipino, Vietnamese and Polish descent, accepted the title on Wednesday, with the aim to bring positive change to the organization. Despite the tumultuous period for the Miss USA organization, plans for future pageants contin
3 min read - WorldBBC
Slot machines to go cashless as debit cards allowed
The government says it will help slot venues compete - but charities warn it could increase addiction.
3 min read - WorldBBC
Rail delays after person hit by train
Lines re-open although service delays could continue.
1 min read - USBBC
Everton's Blue Base Pantry celebrates milestone
A community food project set up to help people struggling to afford food reaches a major milestone.
2 min read - USBBC
Boy, 16, charged over street stabbing
He is accused of wounding with intent and has been remanded into youth custody.
1 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Marchand talks Bennett hit. And could Panthers lineups changes be coming in Game 6 vs Bruins?
‘I think he got away with a shot,’ Marchand said
5 min read - WorldBBC
Boy was sleep deprived before attack, jury told
A jury has heard a schoolboy was "stressed to his eyeballs" before attacking pupils with hammers.
2 min read - WorldBBC
London Mayor to 'double down not back down' on climate plan
Sadiq Khan told a conference at the Vatican he will persist with his plans to tackle climate change.
4 min read - SportsBBC
'I don't think there is a way back' - Ten Hag on VAR
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag feels VAR is here to stay – but improvements have to be made. Ten Hag has been critical of VAR at times this season, although it was United who benefited from the first bone of contention surrounding Wolves in 2023-24 when goalkeeper Andre Onana got away with punching Sasa Kalajdzic in the face inside his own penalty area. On Thursday, Wolves submitted a resolution to scrap VAR that will be voted on at the Premier League annual meeting on 6 June.
1 min read - SportsBBC
'Incredible' Milner 'is a machine'
James Milner has just signed a new deal at Brighton and I can say the man is an absolute machine and one at the highest order. When he is physically doing what he is doing, they will all be thinking: "How is he doing this."
1 min read - SportsBBC
IPL 2024 points table, orange cap/top run-scorers & purple cap/top wicket-takers standings
The 2024 Indian Premier League is in full swing but how is the table shaping up and who is leading the race to be top run-scorer and top wicket-taker?
2 min read - CelebrityBusiness Insider
20 groundbreaking AAPI women who changed the entertainment industry
From Michelle Zauner and Mindy Kaling to Jocelyne LaGarde and Auli'i Cravalho, these women have broken barriers for AAPI women in entertainment.
18 min read - SportsBBC
Arsenal v Everton: Pick of the stats
Arsenal have lost just one of their past 27 Premier League home games against Everton, 1-0 in April 2021. Everton lost the reverse fixture against Arsenal 1-0, but have not been beaten in both Premier League meetings with the Gunners in a campaign since 2017-18. Arsenal have won their final Premier League game of the season more often than any other side (22, including the last 12 in a row), also having the best win rate in such matches in the competition (71%).
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Riverside has the fourth-worst inflation rate in the U.S.
The Riverside area has the fourth-worst inflation rate in the country, trailing only cities like Dallas, Detroit and Honolulu, according to a new report. In Riverside, Ontario and San Bernardino, inflation is up about 1.4% in the last two months. Further hurting consumers, the price hikes are hitting a city with a 5.5% unemployment rate, […]
1 min read - USMiami Herald
Reggaeton stars Feid and Yandel gave a pop-up concert in Miami. Then came the cops
Feid and Yandel recently dropped a joint EP
2 min read - WorldBBC
Algerian man found alive in cellar after 26 years
Officials have arrested a 61-year-old man suspected of keeping him prisoner.
2 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Clarence Thomas Goes Rogue, Does the Right Thing for Once
The Supreme Court justice authored the majority opinion protecting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
2 min read - SportsBBC
Alaphilippe wins Giro stage 12 after huge breakaway
Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe holds off the chasing pack to claim his first win of the Giro d'Italia with victory in stage 12 on Thursday.
2 min read - BusinessINSIDER
People are extending their vacations, and eco-travel experts say it could be more sustainable
A recent study found that tourists are extending their vacations. Sustainability experts say taking fewer, longer trips reduces carbon emissions.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Ex-Post Office IT boss blocked Vennells' number
Lesley Sewell tells the Horizon inquiry she was "not comfortable" being contacted by the former chief.
3 min read - EntertainmentINSIDER
What we loved, hated, and wanted more of in 'Bridgerton' season 3, part one
From Cressida's book changes to Kanthony getting frisky (and Polin's big carriage scene), here's what we thought of "Bridgerton" season 3, part one.
18 min read - OpinionSacramento Bee
Preocupa a legislador que consiguió fondos para carretera de Fresno el reciente giro | Opinión
“La transferencia propuesta de $9.3 millones para lo que es claramente un proyecto de capital va en contra de las claras restricciones establecidas”.
7 min read - OpinionSacramento Bee
Sacramento Republican: Gov. Newsom must reconsider his return-to-office mandate | Opinion
We need to revitalize Downtown Sacramento, but that should not be done on the backs of state workers.
3 min read - EntertainmentBusiness Insider
'MoviePass, MovieCrash' showcases the catastrophic behind-the-scenes story of the movie-ticket subscription app
The HBO documentary "MoviePass, MovieCrash" is based on Business Insider's award-winning reporting.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Steve Barclay vows to confront woodland fly-tipping
The environment secretary says tonnes of rubbish dumped in woodland near Ashford must be cleared.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Some business leaders like Jeff Bezos hate the phrase 'work-life balance.' Here's what they prefer instead.
Jeff Bezos calls work-life balance a "debilitating" phrase. TIAA's CEO calls it a "lie." Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella prefers "work-life harmony."
5 min read - LifestyleSalon
From truck to table: Soft serve takes a luxurious, fine dining turn
High-low food juxtapositions, like gourmet hot dogs and caviar on Pringles, are hot right now. Here is another
6 min read - WorldBBC
Tradesman who defrauded people of £28k jailed
Craig Brown, 30, took deposits from 13 people for work on their homes that he did not complete.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Pollution at beauty spot prompts wildlife concerns
Investigators say it is not clear what caused the spillage at the lake in Nuneaton.
2 min read - USMiami Herald
FL bar ramps up investigation into ex-Miami city attorney after ‘vile little man’ comment
Former City Attorney Victoria Méndez said her comments about filmmaker Billy Corben did not violate bar rules
5 min read - WorldBBC
Uncertainty over city centre fountain repair date
No date has been confirmed for the reopening of a landmark in Hull's Queen Victoria Square.
2 min read - WorldBBC
'Time running out' plea over shipyard's future
Union representatives at Ferguson's warn the yard desperately needs new work as it tries to move on from the ferries controversy.
5 min read - WorldBBC
Playground nails: How claims went viral
BBC Verify examines how images of nails on playground gear have been shared wrongly by concerned parents.
3 min read - WorldBBC
Food bank stock cannot match demand, trust says
Donations are starting to drop due to the cost-of-living crisis, the Trussell Trust says.
3 min read - WorldBBC
Murder charge after woman found dead in Leicester house
Sindeep Singh, 47, has been charged over Bhajan Kaur's death in Leicester, police say.
1 min read - BusinessBBC
No 'modern monstrosity' for new city civic quarter
Plans are discussed at a meeting about the regeneration of Cambridge city centre.
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