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Top tennis players say they're playing too much because the tournaments are too long
The long-sought upgrade for the tennis tournaments in Madrid and Rome has been a bonanza for the organizers by expanding them from one to nearly two weeksABC News - Sports -
First Mexican taco stand with a Michelin star says 'simplicity' is the secret to success
18 Mexican restaurants were honored with Michelin stars this year, including the Tacos El Califa de León taco stand in Mexico City.NBC News - Top stories -
Farmer opens up about mental impact of TB cull
Challenges in agriculture range from soaring feed, fuel and fertiliser costs to an ageing population.BBC News - Top stories -
Angry Tesla Owners Will Take EV Maker to Court Over Self-Driving Autopilot Claims
A judge declined to throw out the class action suit against Tesla brought by buyers who said the company's self-driving tech forecasts were misleading.Inc. - Business - Tesla -
Why some conservative Vietnamese Americans are angry about L.A. County's new 'Jane Fonda Day'
Some Republican lawmakers in California, including a number of Vietnamese Americans, have come together in opposition to Jane Fonda Day.NBC News - Top stories -
Fans queue round the block as tiny Mexican taco stand wins Michelin star
There was more business than usual and some bemused regulars after El Califa de León was rewarded for its ‘exceptional’ offering. El Califa de León, an unassuming taco joint in Mexico City, measures just 3 metres by 3 metres and has space for only ...The Guardian - World -
GOP lawmaker says Biden 'must've been jacked up' during State of the Union
Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) suggested in a Thursday interview that President Biden “must’ve been jacked up” during his State of the Union address, pointing to the president’s energetic performance. Murphy, co-chair of the GOP Doctors Caucus, said in ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
U.K. Inflation to Settle Below 2% Target
Inflation in the U.K. could soon be “too low,” beneath Bank of England forecasts that expect it to rebound after a fall in April, Capital Economics’ chief U.K. economist Paul Dales says.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
The Next Grand Theft Auto Is a Lucrative Moving Target
Take-Two’s shifting forecasts have spawned a long waiting game, but a big payoff still likely.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'We are restoring oysters once made extinct'
Thirty thousand rare oysters are being reintroduced to the Firth of Forth having been wiped out by overfishing and pollution.BBC News - Top stories -
Yes, Women Have Midlife Crises, Too
Novelists are finally taking up the once taboo subject of menopause.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Satanic Temple is ‘fighting fire with fire’ to stop Christian nationalism
The Satanic Temple is known for trolling conservatives. Now it's challenging the push to place chaplains in schools by vowing to send its own ministers.NBC News - Top stories -
Wegovy is becoming too essential for its elite price
As the health benefits of anti-obesity medicines widen, pharma companies need to rethink what they chargeFinancial Times - Business -
Gaza humanitarian aid pier completed, Hezbollah targets base in Israeli territory
A floating pier for the delivery of desperately needed humanitarian aid has been completed off the shore of Gaza, the U.S. military says. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on that and the threats Israel has been facing ...CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
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House passes TICKET Act targeting concert 'hidden fees'
The House passed bipartisan legislation Wednesday that would require event ticket sellers to disclose the total cost of tickets upfront to consumers, including so-called hidden fees. The bill, dubbed the Transparency In Charges for Key Events ...The Hill - Politics -
Ubisoft meets FY24 sales targets but cancels The Division Heartland
Ubisoft’s latest financial report shows it’s on track to meet targets, but The Division Heartland has been cancelled to save on costs.VentureBeat - Tech -
Tokyo Disney is using American influencers to target U.S. customers
Tokyo Disney Resort will open a massive expansion that includes new lands and attractions modeled after its hit films “Frozen,” “Tangled,” and “Peter Pan.”NBC News - Top stories -
Shell urged to clarify climate targets as it braces for shareholder rebellion
NBIM, one of oil group’s largest investors, calls for ‘additional disclosures’ about green commitments ahead of AGM. Norway’s state investment fund has urged Shell to clarify its climate targets as the oil group braces for its biggest ever green ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Ukraine Asks U.S. to Provide More Intelligence on Targets in Russia
American officials say they do not want U.S. weapons used in cross-border attacks or intelligence reports used to strike inside Russia.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Ukraine Asks for U.S. Help in Striking Targets Inside Russia
Ukraine has also asked the U.S. to lift restrictions on the use of American provided weapons against military objectives inside Russia, U.S. and defense officials said.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Jim Cramer's week ahead: Earnings from Nvidia, Target, Macy's
CNBC's Jim Cramer highlighted earnings reports from Palo Alto Networks, Toll Brothers, Ross Stores and Deckers Outdoor.CNBC - Business -
Former Spouses Discuss Co-Parenting and Being the Best of Friends
“We genuinely like each other,” Alex Yaroslavsky said of his ex-wife and co-parent, Liza Cooper. They even live in the same apartment building.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
'I can only eat once a day to make my medication last'
Paul Elcombe takes Creon three times a day after having part of his pancreas removed.BBC News - Top stories -
Too Many Credit Cards? Here's How Visa Plans to Change That
The credit card company plans numerous technological innovationsthat will widen payment options and reduce the number of cards people carry in their wallets.Inc. - Business -
Thousands of children waiting too long for school support, BBC finds
Many councils in England are failing to meet legal deadlines to set out the extra help pupils need to access education.BBC News - Top stories -
Senate GOP fears Trump setting bar too low for Biden
Senate Republicans say former President Trump is making a mistake in setting too-low expectations for President Biden at their initial debate next month as he argues his successor at the White House “can’t put two sentences together.” They say ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden