Sunday, April 30, 2023

After Student’s Suicide, an Elite School Says It Fell ‘Tragically Short’


By BY BENJAMIN WEISER AND TRACEY TULLY from NYT New York https://ift.tt/G5xbCNz

Khartoum branch of Sudan Central Bank in flames

Video shows a fire raging at the bank in the heart of the capital, Khartoum.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JycmNCo

A scantily clad Jason Momoa goes au naturel in new fitness video



from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2RLrX3C
via IFTTT

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Coronation Street actor Barbara Young dies in Cambridge aged 92

Young, who also starred in Last of the Summer Wine, was warm-hearted and brilliant, her family say.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6eZqfrT

Report: FAA overruled engineers, let Boeing Max keep flying



from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/b0hjsYC
via IFTTT

We can't stay in Sudan forever, says government minister

The government said the airlift has been "extremely successful" after 1,650 people were rescued.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XL4vG6

Regulators Prepare to Seize and Sell First Republic


By BY LAUREN HIRSCH AND MAUREEN FARRELL from NYT Business https://ift.tt/6OLSIfj

Friday, April 28, 2023

Eurovision 2023: What fans affected by train strikes travelling to Liverpool can do

Two train strikes are now scheduled which may cause disruption for those travelling to Liverpool.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MqwgdSr

The Unemployment Gap Between Black and White New Yorkers Is Widening


By BY STEFANOS CHEN from NYT Job Market https://ift.tt/0wbzE8Z

In Defense of Nostalgia


By BY ROSS DOUTHAT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/IZ8drti

Would You Want to Be King?


By BY CALLIE HOLTERMANN from NYT Style https://ift.tt/kPD7azR

Florida Lawmakers Clear a Potential Presidential Roadblock for DeSantis


By BY NICHOLAS NEHAMAS AND PATRICIA MAZZEI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/J4kFK5N

Easy Dinners for Laid-Back Spring Evenings


By BY EMILY WEINSTEIN from NYT Food https://ift.tt/n1qPC6h

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Is the UK a bad place for tech firms?

Microsoft's president said a UK watchdog's move to block its Activision deal was "bad for Britain."

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d9egA2V

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Harry's court case raises awkward questions

The hacking case brought by Duke of Sussex leaves questions about royal relationships with the press.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2bwFOVX

SpaceX scrubs latest Starlink satellite launch



from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/eYsV0Mg
via IFTTT

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

British American Tobacco to pay $635m for North Korea sanctions breaches

British American Tobacco says it regrets the misconduct that took place between 2007 and 2017.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dYbWZ0g

Readers’ Picks: 12 Motivating Workout Songs


By Unknown Author from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/NxH0EDJ

Monday, April 24, 2023

Sheriff’s Office in Rural Kentucky Hires Detective Who Killed Breonna Taylor


By BY KEVIN WILLIAMS AND NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/qvbnhpQ

Giant SpaceX rocket leaves crater, serious damage at Texas base



from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/czAp1Uk
via IFTTT

Adele joins James Corden for last ever Carpool Karaoke

The singer joins the Gavin and Stacey star during his final week as host of The Late Late Show.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ln0bvCQ

Statue Is Defaced in England After Children Were Given Crayons


By BY AMANDA HOLPUCH from NYT World https://ift.tt/bfxJk5A

Sunday, April 23, 2023

Kenya cult deaths: 47 bodies found in investigation into 'starvation cult'

A preacher in custody allegedly told followers to starve themselves in order to "meet Jesus".

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IdB5GaH

Biden Opens a New Back Door on Immigration


By BY MIRIAM JORDAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/p3SHVDt

Black Smokers at Center of New York Fight to Ban Menthol Cigarettes


By BY LUIS FERRÉ-SADURNÍ from NYT New York https://ift.tt/zkRn4t9

Saturday, April 22, 2023

Extinction Rebellion: Climate activists stage Earth Day demonstration

Some protesters lay down for a "die-in" to show "humans will not survive if nothing is done about climate change".

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dZTJwi7

Meghan Wrote to Charles Identifying the ‘Royal Racist’



from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/A9tw4hz
via IFTTT

FA Cup highlights: Man City 3-0 Sheffield United - Mahrez hat-trick

Riyad Mahrez scores the first hat-trick in an FA Cup semi-final since 1958 as Manchester City keep their quest for the Treble on course by outclassing Sheffield United at Wembley.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vGLANJO

Gail Christian, Trailblazing News Correspondent, Dies at 83


By BY ALEX WILLIAMS from NYT Business https://ift.tt/EF0KcgP

Montana House speaker silences trans lawmaker for 2nd day



from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/LPTMeSB
via IFTTT

Friday, April 21, 2023

Promotions for Dowden and Chalk reinforce PM's grip on power

Rishi Sunak has filled the posts held by the departing Dominic Raab with allies Oliver Dowden and Alex Chalk.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DMIBzVN

Emaciated Alligator Rescued From Prospect Park Dies


By BY HURUBIE MEKO from NYT New York https://ift.tt/EGKupMO

Any Questions? Biden Holds Fewest News Conferences Since Reagan


By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/4OmpS9q

Explosion on Major Connecticut Bridge


By BY STORYFUL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/4WzX0Ti

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Watch: Final farewell to Paul O'Grady

Fans have lined the streets of Aldington in Kent for the funeral of the TV personality.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rkNQ8ET

‘Twilight’ Review: Film Noir in the Hungarian Hills


By BY TEO BUGBEE from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/yPml7F4

SpaceX Starship: What happened during Elon Musk's rocket launch

There were cheers, but there was also an explosion. The BBC's Jonathan Amos breaks down what happened.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vesECq

Peas and Feta Make Everything Better


By BY TANYA SICHYNSKY from NYT Food https://ift.tt/d35eDCP

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Makes His White House Run Official


By BY TRIP GABRIEL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/N6mzUWi

Tyre Nichols' family sues Memphis Police Department

Mr Nichols died after being brutally beaten by police during a traffic stop in January.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jbdutXr

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Poland building electronic barrier on border with Russia



from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/Eb4IYct
via IFTTT

Supermarket driver's coronation and wedding dilemma

An Asda driver received a coronation invitation - when he was meant to be best man at his son's wedding.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jEgz2GI

Reddit Wants to Get Paid for Helping to Teach Big A.I. Systems


By BY MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/8fHC0kR

Sudan crisis: 'I thought we'd die' - hospital patients cry for help

Patients and doctors tell the BBC of worsening conditions as clashes continue in Khartoum.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2awm4VC

Who are the two generals fighting over Sudan's future?

Gen Burhan and Gen Dagalo's tense relationship has spiralled into conflict engulfing the country.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Zhrd4M7

Ukraine war: As the dust settles, did the US leaks reveal anything important?

After weeks of scrutiny, did the US leaks really give us an insight how the war in Ukraine is progressing?

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ixUt2RO

King Charles coronation: Who is going - and who isn't?

From royalty and world leaders to volunteers and celebrities - here's what we know about the guest list.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1eRtmZU

20 planes have been damaged or destroyed at Khartoum’s airport.


By BY CHRISTOPH KOETTL from NYT World https://ift.tt/fuRVB0r

Sunday, April 16, 2023

Aston Villa 0-1 Chelsea: 'Blues find a way to win to keep Treble hopes on course'

Chelsea are used to winning and they are used to competing on several fronts - but it does not mean it is easy as they hunt the Treble.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KQJmxo8

Leaked video shows Sturgeon dismiss finance concern

The former SNP leader tells the party's ruling body in 2021 its finances have never been stronger.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1M5p6Vj

Review: Contemporary Music Champions Celebrate With the Hits


By BY SETH COLTER WALLS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/a4Ipfnm

Saturday, April 15, 2023

Queen Elizabeth II: Council concerned over upkeep of Queen statue

Oakham Town Council has been asked to take on the maintenance costs of the 13ft (3.96m) statue.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4EG6oHx

Sudan: Army and paramilitaries battle over key sites

Battles are reported at several locations in the capital and elsewhere in the country.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tsjdX6C

Son gets life in drive-thru hit that killed mob-linked dad



from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/Z0XUs38
via IFTTT

Friday, April 14, 2023

US intelligence leaks suspect hears charges in court

Airman Jack Teixeira, 21, is charged over the leak of classified documents on a gaming chat server.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8wcZHU0

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Protests Continue in France Over Macron’s Pension Overhaul


By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS AND REUTERS from NYT World https://ift.tt/OioqCc2

‘Television’ Review: Small-Screen Dreams


By BY JUAN A. RAMÍREZ from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/YdNDc9m

Police arrest suspect in Cash App founder Bob Lee's death

Bob Lee's death after a stabbing in downtown San Francisco ignited criticism of policing in the city.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/phu31FG

Here’s what we know about the inquiry into the leaked documents.


By BY ARIC TOLER, MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ, HALEY WILLIS, RILEY MELLEN, CHRISTIAAN TRIEBERT, MALACHY BROWNE, THOMAS GIBBONS-NEFF AND JULIAN E. BARNES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/4LVAsqF

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

‘Tommy Guns’ Review: A Shape-Shifting Spectacle of Military Life


By BY NATALIA WINKELMAN from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/N4xeZhO

Florida executions: How death row inmates spend their last day



from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/JVy3S4a
via IFTTT

Storm Noa: Power cuts and trees down in Devon and Cornwall

Gusts of more than 60mph (96.5km/h) are recorded on the Isles of Scilly.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QFg5TAk

Witnesses Asked About Trump’s Handling of Map With Classified Information


By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN, ADAM GOLDMAN AND ALAN FEUER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/dcrjqwf

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Inequality Ahoy! On the Meaning of the Superyacht


By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/PE864GU

Junior-doctors' strike: Cancer survivor's anguish over cancelled op

Jackie Pugh has been waiting nearly three and a half years for breast reconstruction.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TRNoEPa

Monday, April 10, 2023

Hochul Names a New Candidate to Become New York’s Top Judge


By BY LUIS FERRÉ-SADURNÍ from NYT New York https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/nyregion/hochul-chief-judge.html?partner=IFTTT

Just Stop Oil activists arrested over dinosaur protest

Two people were held and "two large bags of dry paint" were seized at the exhibit, police say.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iNsk0CZ

Justice Department Recently Looked Into Twitter, Lawsuit Says


By BY KATE CONGER AND RYAN MAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/7n0YXtv

Sunday, April 9, 2023

Hobie Landrith, the First New York Met, Dies at 93


By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/k9ZELcg

Marseille building collapses with eight people unaccounted for

Five were injured in the building collapse, and the mayor said it was likely people had died.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yje8hH2

Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal: Roberto Firmino scores late equaliser to hurt Gunners' title bid

Roberto Firmino's late equaliser sees Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League cut six points after an incident-packed encounter with Liverpool at Anfield.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NJ08l2v

María Kodama, Keeper of the Borges Legacy, Dies at 86


By BY NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Books https://ift.tt/GEIw9K5