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NYC Mayor Adams Meets Pope Francis at the Vatican
The meeting was a highlight for the mayor, who is in Rome to speak at a conference about world peace and often talks about how his Christian faith informs his leadership.The New York Times - Top stories -
'English cricket must do without Anderson' - Key
Rob Key says English cricket will "have to do without Jimmy Anderson" after the fast bowler calls time on his legendary career against West Indies at Lord's in July.BBC News - Top stories -
Mayor Eric Adams Arrives in Rome Ahead of a Papal Visit
New York City’s mayor will attend a conference on peace during a three-day trip to Rome and the Vatican, where he is expected to meet Pope Francis.The New York Times - Top stories -
Family given stranger's ashes after mother's death
A daughter had an urn in her house for months before discovering it did not contain her mother's ashes.BBC News - Top stories -
Life-saving overdose drug to be given without prescription
Addicts at risk of an opioid overdose in England will get supplies of the antidote for emergency use.BBC News - Top stories -
An English Town Drops Apostrophes From Street Signs. Some Aren’t Happy.
The move has prompted some resistance, with someone writing an apostrophe on a sign for St. Mary’s Walk. “What’s next?” one North Yorkshire resident asked. “Commas?”The New York Times - World -
Welsh man loses battle over parking ticket issued in English
A man loses his case against a parking company after he refused to pay a fine issued in English.BBC News - Top stories -
I was given blood infected with hepatitis, but can't get compensation
Lawyers tell the BBC people infected after September 1991 should be allowed to claim compensation.BBC News - Top stories -
Man City penalty should not have been given - panel
Manchester City's first penalty against Wolves should not have been given, an independent panel saysBBC News - Top stories -
7 in 10 say they've given a lot of thought to election: Gallup
Seven in 10 Americans say they have given “quite a lot” of thought to the upcoming presidential election, according to a Gallup poll released Monday. The poll, conducted April 1-22, was conducted after former President Trump won enough delegates ...The Hill - Politics -
Houston mayor says police chief is out amid probe into thousands of dropped cases
Houston’s mayor has replaced the city’s police chief, saying Wednesday it was the best thing for a law enforcement agency that’s still under intense scrutiny over why hundreds of thousands of cases were never investigated, including more than ...NBC News - Top stories -
Why are no English teams in European finals? The Premier League has become harder than its rivals
For the first time in four years, there will be no English clubs in a major European cup final, a collective failure that inevitably leads to thoughts of decline and mismanagement, provoking debate about the reasons why.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Manchester United vs. Arsenal prediction, odds, time: 2024 English Premier League picks, best bets for May 12
Jon Eimer has locked in his EPL picks and best bets for Sunday's Arsenal vs. Man U matchCBS Sports - Sports - Premier League -
Manchester City vs. Tottenham prediction, odds, time: 2024 English Premier League picks, best bets for May 14
Jon Eimer has locked in his EPL picks and best bets for Tuesday's Tottenham vs. Man City matchCBS Sports - Sports - Premier League -
Harris: Supreme Court could threaten 'fundamental freedoms'
Vice President Harris in a new interview expressed concern that the Supreme Court and its conservative majority could "undo recognized rights" after its 2022 ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade. "This court has shown itself to be an activist court,” ...The Hill - Politics -
Justice Alito Warns of Threats to Freedom of Speech and Religion
In a commencement ceremony at a Catholic university, the justice said that fundamental principles were in peril at universities and American society.The New York Times - Top stories -
A company that hauled $43 million in silver bars from the 'Indian Titanic' wasn't even given a salvage fee by a court
Yahoo News - World -
Top Indian opposition leader given bail by the Supreme Court enabling him to campaign in elections
Yahoo News - World -
Tom Brady was given this surprise $40,000 gift from Kevin Hart after getting roasted on Netflix
The quarterback's roast ended with Brady getting his special giftCBS Sports - Sports - Netflix -
‘This gesture made history’: watch given to Gina Lollobrigida by Fidel Castro is to go on sale
After the actor turned photojournalist interviewed the communist leader, he gave her his watch – one of many items of her memorabilia up for auction. It was one of the most unusual interviews: she was the glamorous 1950s Italian film star, once ...The Guardian - World -
Banks have given almost $7tn to fossil fuel firms since Paris deal, report reveals
Among world’s top 60 banks those in US are biggest fossil fuel financiers, while Barclays leads way in Europe. The world’s big banks have handed nearly $7tn (£5.6tn) in funding to the fossil fuel industry since the Paris agreement to limit carbon ...The Guardian - World -
Justice Alito warns of declining support for freedom of speech on college campuses
Conservative Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Saturday warned that support for freedom of speech is "declining dangerously," especially on college campuses, as part of a commencement address he delivered at the Franciscan University of ...NBC News - Top stories -
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Gain insight on gold, Munich Re, Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Helia, Sunway and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.The Wall Street Journal - World -
She won a case challenging imprisonment of Japanese Americans. She still hasn’t gotten her Medal of Freedom.
In 1941 after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, the U.S. government rounded up and incarcerated Japanese Americans living on the West Coast.NBC News - Top stories -
The Road to Freedom by Joseph E Stiglitz review – a vision of progressive capitalism seems too little, too late
The Nobel-winning US economist’s championing of government intervention to nullify neoliberal excesses is ardently expressed but unconvincing. In 2009, the American government loaned almost half a billion dollars to Elon Musk’s Tesla corporation ...The Guardian - World -
German ex-leader Angela Merkel's memoirs to be published in late November, titled 'Freedom'
A publisher says former German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s memoirs will be released in late November, nearly three years after the end of her 16-year tenure at the helm of one of Europe’s biggest powersABC News - World - Germany -
Jeffries Flexes Power as Johnson Flounders
Some Democrats want their leader to take a harder line if they need to rescue the Republican House speaker again.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Financier Found Guilty in Trump Media Insider Trading Trial
Bruce Garelick was convicted of securities fraud for leaking confidential information about a merger involving the parent company of Truth Social, Donald Trump’s social media site.The New York Times - Business - Donald Trump