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‘Recipe for disaster’: Venice entry fee sparks confusion and protest on day one
Some residents say €5 fee aimed at curbing tourist numbers goes against principle of freedom of movement. For more than 160 years, visitors have been arriving at Venezia Santa Lucia train station and disembarking straight into the heart of one of ...The Guardian - World -
Fauci to testify before Congress for the first time since stepping down
Anthony Fauci, former chief medical adviser to President Biden, will testify before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on June 3, making it the first time he will appear before a congressional panel since leaving government ...The Hill - Politics -
One more arrest over Channel small boat deaths
The UK's National Crime Agency says it has arrested an 18-year-old Sudanese citizen on Wednesday.BBC News - Top stories -
EveryONE Medicines: Designing Drugs for Rare Diseases, One at a Time
Khosla Ventures, GV, Third Rock Ventures back effort to create medicines for individual patients with rare central nervous system diseases.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A $1 million wealth gap now divides white families from Black and Hispanic ones, research shows
The average wealth gap between white families and Black and Hispanic ones reached a new high in 2022, according to a new report by the Urban Institute.NBC News - Top stories -
You Have the Strength Within You: How Black Women Entrepreneurs Can Harness Resilience for Tough Times
Here's how to build and utilize your inherent resilience to face adversity and drive your business forward.Inc. - Business -
Sign Cousins, draft Penix Jr.? Falcons make baffling choice
Make no mistake, Penix is a heck of a football player. But why would you draft a quarterback when you just signed a quarterback?Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Agent: Cousins confused by Falcons' Penix pick
The Falcons selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft, a decision that caught Kirk Cousins off-guard, according to his agent.ESPN - Sports -
Chicago’s infamous sidewalk ‘rat hole’ removed by officials
City officials made the decision after saying the sidewalk in Roscoe Village was damaged and needed to be replaced. A Chicago sidewalk landmark some residents affectionately referred to as the “rat hole” has been removed after city officials ...The Guardian - World -
2024 Porsche Macan: A Big Step in EV Tech
The all-electric successor to the Macan compact SUV, the most popular model in Porsche’s lineup, is built on an upgraded EV platform—and now feistier than ever.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China warns US not to step on its 'red lines'
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China in an attempt to put relations on an even keel.BBC News - Top stories - China -
US withdrawal from Niger demonstrates America’s coup confusion
Rather than calling a coup a coup, the administration took a position of avoidance.The Hill - Politics -
Dropzone AI gets $16.85M for autonomous cybersecurity AI agents that reduce manual work by 90 percent
Dropzone AI announced a $16.85 million Series A round led by Theory Ventures to help bring its cybersecurity AI agents to market.VentureBeat - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
With 3 Words, Economists Explain the Real Reason There Are So Many Bad Bosses
The Peter Principle explained.Inc. - Business -
Chicago "rat hole" removed from sidewalk, but preserved intact
The rat hole had been there for several years—some estimate around 20—but gained fame on social media just this year.CBS News - Top stories -
Ukraine and Russia’s Battle Over the Town of Chasiv Yar, Explained
Chasiv Yar has been under relentless attack by Russian forces. Controlling the town would put them in striking distance of key Ukrainian operational and supply centers.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Ukraine and Russia’s Battle Over the Town of Chasiv Yar, Explained
Chasiv Yar has been under relentless attack by Russian forces. Controlling the town would put them in striking distance of key Ukrainian operational and supply centers.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Watch Rickie Fowler ace the third hole at Pine Valley
Fowler's hole-in-one was recorded while he was playing with Justin Thomas at the top-ranked club.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Haitian premier Ariel Henry steps down amid gang crisis
Transitional council to run poverty-stricken country in deal backed by US and Caribbean nationsFinancial Times - Business - Premier League -
U.K. consumers get a spring back in their step as confidence mounts
Consumer confidence ticked a little higher in the U.K. this month, suggesting Britons are feeling more well-off as real incomes rise.MarketWatch - Business -
Haitian premier Ariel Henry steps down amid gang crisis
Transitional council to run poverty-stricken country in deal backed by US and Caribbean nationsFinancial Times - World - Premier League -
Melania Trump Reappears in the Public Eye, in Black
At the Log Cabin Republicans’ fund-raiser, the former first lady stepped into the campaign spotlight, just as her husband’s hush-money trial begins.The New York Times - Lifestyle - Donald Trump -
Melania Trump Reappears, in Black
At the Log Cabin Republicans’ fund-raiser, the former first lady stepped into the campaign spotlight, just as her husband’s hush-money trial begins.The New York Times - Lifestyle - Donald Trump -
Slowing Down for Poetry and Time
A London exhibition by Van Cleef & Arpels will showcase heritage pieces alongside novelties introduced at the Watches and Wonders fair.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Apple Just Announced Free Small-Business Training Sessions
Entrepreneurs can visit Apple Stores to learn things like how to optimize online business listings and how to accept payments from iPhones.Inc. - Business - Apple -
Small Business Week Is Around the Corner. Here's What's On Tap From the SBA
Small Business Week kicks off on April 28.How are you celebrating your small business?Inc. - Business -
Japan’s small EV battery suppliers feel the heat in race for scale
Tokyo urges alliances to stay competitive but companies wary of giving up controlFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Why Swifties have descended upon a small pub in London
Taylor Swift fans have found a way to feel "a little bit closer to" their hero at a London watering hole, and The Black Dog pub is lapping it up.CBS News - Entertainment -
Why Swifties have descended upon a small pub in London
Taylor Swift fans have found a way to feel "a little bit closer to" their hero at a London watering hole, and The Black Dog pub is lapping it up.CBS News - Top stories -
New crash test results raise concern for some small SUVs
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has updated its testing of vehicles’ ability to avoid crashes. The results show there is some concern for smaller SUVs, as most models did not do well.CBS News - Top stories -
Why Swifties have descended upon a small pub in London
Taylor Swift fans have found a way to feel "a little bit closer to" their hero at a London watering hole, and The Black Dog pub is lapping it up.CBS News - World -
Few small popular SUVs succeed in new crash prevention test
Only one vehicle of the 10 small SUVs tested earned a good rating.CBS News - Top stories -
Costuming a Small Army of Virgins for the Met Opera’s ‘El Niño’
The challenge for Montana Levi Blanco, the Tony-winning costume designer for John Adams’s oratorio, was how to keep straight so many Marys.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
CoD: Warzone And MW3 Season 3 Reloaded New Party Operator Skin Bonuses Explained
The Season 3 Reloaded update arrives to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone on May 1, bringing new maps, modes, and operator bundles. Some of the season's wackiest bundles will also include another way for players to earn additional XP with ...GameSpot - Tech -
Chicago's 'rat hole' removed after city determines sidewalk with animal impression was damaged
CHICAGO — The “rat hole” is gone.NBC News - Top stories -
With 3 Words, Salman Rushdie Just Explained a Simple Yet Profound Lesson in 'Being Interesting'
Advice for anyone needing to communicate and make an impact.Inc. - Business -
Cubs' depth, mettle to be tested with Seiya Suzuki and Cody Bellinger injuries: Can lineup step up on offense?
The Cubs are going to need some players to step up with their Opening Day 2-3 hitters hurt for weeksCBS Sports - Sports -
Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.CBS News - Top stories -
Sean Dyche defends his Everton tactics: ‘Not a time for style, a time to win’
Manager says his club want to play ‘winning football first’Beating Brentford could secure Premier League survivalSean Dyche has insisted he will not be judged on playing style at Everton but by winning as he strives to secure the Premier League ...The Guardian - World -
Exploited, Let Down, and Unfazed: What Small-Business Owners Are Saying About the Foxtrot Fallout
Outfox Hospitality abruptly closed 33 Foxtrot locations yesterday.Inc. - Business