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Murder investigation launched after woman's death
Three people are arrested after a woman in her 30s is found dead in east Belfast.BBC News - Top stories -
A walk across Italy in Garibaldi’s footsteps: from Ravenna to the coast of Tuscany
A route tracing the unification hero’s flight across the peninsula in 1849 runs spectacularly over the Apennines then descends to the sea via a string of gorgeous Tuscan towns. Crickets leaping round our feet. A butterfly at the rim of my hat. ...The Guardian - World -
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Incident at TSMC’s Semiconductor Plant in Arizona Injures One
The reported explosion did not affect construction at the facility, which helped the Taiwanese company secure a $6.6 billion U.S. grant last month.The New York Times - Business - Arizona -
Men charged over mum and daughter crash deaths
The two men are charged with causing death by dangerous driving over the crash in Leeds last year.BBC News - Top stories -
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Asia's deadly heat wave was made 45 times more likely for this reason
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.CBS News - World -
Westminster Dog Show 2024: Unforgettable Dogs Like Sage, Monty and Mercedes
The dog show can have only one winner, but each canine in contention for the title stood out in their own right.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Truck driver hospitalized in incident at TSMC’s chip plant under construction in Arizona
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing said a truck driver was brought to a hospital after an incident at its semiconductor factory under construction in Phoenix, Ariz.MarketWatch - Business -
Overdose Deaths Dropped in U.S. in 2023 for First Time in Five Years
Preliminary numbers show a nearly 4 percent decrease in deaths from opioids, largely fentanyl, but a rise in deaths from meth and cocaine.The New York Times - Health -
Nikkei Rises 1.4%, Led by Electronics, Brokerage Stocks
Japanese stocks ended higher, led by gains in electronics and brokerage stocks, as easing U.S. inflation keeps hopes for Fed rate cuts later this year intact.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Australian Unemployment Rises, Easing Pressure on RBA to Hike
Unemployment in Australia jumped in April as more people searched for work, a rise that is likely to reduce pressure on the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise interest rates further.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Stars Like Caitlin Clark Sent the WNBA's Popularity Soaring, But Sustained Success is No Slam Dunk
The league kicked off its 28th season with an array of marketable stars. The challenge is turning the hype into sustained mass market growth.Inc. - Business -
Meme stocks like GameStop and AMC are hot again — what it means for meme coins
A weekly look at the most important moves and news in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.MarketWatch - Business -
2024 PGA Championship weather forecast: Rain and thunderstorms likely to delay play, soften Valhalla course
Forecasts suggest another wet week in Louisville for the 106th PGA ChampionshipCBS Sports - Sports -
King Charles' new portrait elicits interesting reactions: 'Looks like he's bathing in blood'
A new portrait of King Charles is roiling some royals fans. In the painting, the king's face seems to float above a red Welsh Guards uniform, all in a sea of red.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
‘He likes scaring people’: how Amit Shah, Modi’s right-hand man, runs India
For 40 years, Amit Shah has been at Narendra Modi’s side – his confidant, consigliere and enforcer. Today he is India’s second-most powerful man, and he is reshaping the country in radical ways. Late one night in November 2005, a small group of ...The Guardian - World - India -
Like a ‘civil war’: Nouméa residents describe terror as deadly riots sweep New Caledonia capital
Some locals say they have been too scared to leave their homes as protests over changes to the voting law grew into deadly riots. Lizzie Carboni knew that life in New Caledonia had changed forever when the school she had attended as a child went ...The Guardian - World -
Inflation Rises, but Key CPI Index Climbs Less Than Expected
The Consumer Price Index, which measures changes in the costs of household goods, rose 0.3 percent in April, a slight drop from the month before, potentially helping the case for the Fed to cut interest rates this year.Inc. - Business - Inflation -
Cisco’s stock rises as demand stabilizes and revenue outlook impresses
“Customers are consuming the equipment shipped over the last few quarters in line with our expectations,” Cisco’s CFO said.MarketWatch - Business -
Bond Markets Expected to Calm Down After U.S. CPI-Triggered Rally
Rates markets looked set to enter calmer waters after U.S. inflation and retail sales data caused the latest leg higher [in prices], Commerzbank Research said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Oil Rises, Buoyed by Second Straight Weekly Fall in U.S. Inventories
Oil gained in early Asian trade, buoyed by a second straight weekly decline in U.S. inventories.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘He is borrowing from Trump’: the rise of Robert Fico, Slovakia’s populist leader
The veteran politician shot and wounded on Wednesday, is a fan of Viktor Orbán and has embraced ever more extreme positions to retain power. Robert Fico ‘in life-threatening condition’ – latest updatesSlovakia prime minister Robert Fico shot and ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
'Scottie is that guy': Stories behind Scheffler's rise to the top of the golf world
At the PGA Championship, Scheffler can become the first golfer to win the first two majors of a season since 2015.ESPN - Sports -
Fewer US overdose deaths were reported last year, but experts are still cautious
The number of U.S. fatal overdoses fell last yearABC News - Health -
The U.S. saw a slight decline in the number of overdose deaths last year, marking a rare improvement in a persistent fentanyl crisis, preliminary federal data show.
The U.S. saw a slight decline in the number of overdose deaths last year, marking a rare improvement in a persistent fentanyl crisis, preliminary federal data show.The Wall Street Journal - World -
CPI report shows inflation easing in April, with consumer prices still rising 3.4% from a year ago
The consumer price index was expected to increase 3.4% from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.CNBC - Business -
Slovak PM seriously hurt but 'stable' after shooting
Robert Fico's condition is still "very serious" after he was shot several times on Wednesday.BBC News - Top stories -
England’s universities face ‘closure’ risk after student numbers dive
Report from Office for Students warns ‘significant changes’ needed to ‘funding model’Financial Times - Business -
EU under pressure after US levies tariffs on Chinese goods
Brussels scrambles to avoid being dragged into trade war between Washington and BeijingFinancial Times - Business - European Union -
Romney says he would have pardoned Trump after indictments
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) said he would have pardoned former President Trump if he had been in President Biden's position when federal indictments were brought against him. In an interview set to air in full Wednesday night on MSNBC’s “The 11th ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
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Slovak Prime Minister Has Life-Threatening Injuries After Shooting
Longtime leader Robert Fico was in critical condition after being shot at close range in what officials said was likely a politically motivated attack.The Wall Street Journal - World -
After Outlawing Public Zoos, Costa Rica Relocates Hundreds of Animals
Some of the animals will stay in sanctuaries, while others may be released into the wild.The New York Times - World