Lady Simpson Orlebar, Colombian born wife of a British diplomat whose energy and charisma could defuse all tensions – obituary
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Energy prices could vary at different times of day
Ofgem launches early discussions about a "dynamic" price cap that changes as consumers became more flexible.BBC News - Top stories -
Smith stops Zepeda in impressive performance in Sheffield
Follow live text & radio commentary as Sandy Ryan faces Terri Harper in the WBO welterweight title in Sheffield.BBC News - Top stories -
Unwinding British QE may end up costing £100bn. Could that have been avoided?
The Bank of England can learn from historyFinancial Times - World -
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Death and typos: my six strange years screening online obituary comments
My job was overwhelming and rich in errors. And it drove home one message: we’re always on the clock. Rarely is it “loss”. Mostly, “lost” or “lose”. “Sorry to hear of your lost,” an author might begin. Or: “So sorry for your lose.”. Authors have ...The Guardian - World -
Cordarrelle Patterson signing with Steelers: Why new kickoff rules could unleash former All-Pro return man
Patterson signed in the wake of new rule changes for kickoffsCBS Sports - Sports -
MLB free agency: No 2-way stars, but All-Star sluggers and Cy Young winners could be in '24-25 class
There will be no two-way stars like Shohei Ohtani in baseball's next free agency class, and almost certainly not deals like his record-shattering $700 million over 10 yearsABC News - Sports - MLB -
WATCH: 'Miracle' baby born at 26 weeks heads home from the NICU
After spending 10 months in hospital following her birth, Ellyannah Lopez is finally heading home.ABC News - Top stories -
J.D. Martinez signs with Mets: When All-Star DH could join New York's lineup, why he rejected Giants' offer
Martinez hit 33 home runs and 103 RBI with the Dodgers last seasonCBS Sports - Sports -
‘Chops, talent and charisma’: Pierce Brosnan backs Aaron Taylor-Johnson as James Bond
The four-time 007 described him as ‘the greatest’ while George Lazenby said he ‘can handle the stunts and all the ladies who love a man in a tux’. Pierce Brosnan has become the latest former 007 to give his blessing to Aaron Taylor-Johnson taking ...The Guardian - World -
Margaret Grade, Whose California Inn Was Beloved by Stars, Dies at 72
Her Manka’s Inverness Lodge drew actors and writers who dined at Ms. Grade’s farm-to-table restaurant and reveled in her eccentric flair.The New York Times - Lifestyle - California -
Lisa Lane, Chess Champion Whose Reign Was Meteoric, Dies at 90
She was the first chess player to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated. But people focused more on her looks than on her ability.The New York Times - Top stories -
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends run for U.S. Senate
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy on Sunday suspended her campaign for U.S. Senate.CBS News - Politics -
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy drops Senate bid
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy announced Sunday that she’ll withdraw from the Democratic Senate primary, likely paving the way for Democratic Rep.NBC News - Politics -
The importance of dynamic tension in political theory
I see myself as occupying a space at the intersection of three great thinkers — Aquinas, Gramsci and Burke — who provide the foundational pillars upon which my current political thinking rests.The Hill - Politics -
A pro-West diplomat and an ally of populist premier to meet in runoff for Slovakia's presidency
A pro-western career diplomat has defeated a close ally of Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico in the first round of the presidential election to set up a runoff vote between the twoABC News - World -
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Colombia expels Argentine diplomats after Javier Milei calls Gustavo Petro 'terrorist'
Colombia ordered the expulsion of Argentine diplomats from their embassy in the Andean nation, Colombia’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday, citing “denigrating” comments by Argentine President Javier Milei about Colombian President Gustavo Petro.NBC News - Top stories -
Australian-born judge challenges deportation from Kiribati amid long-running judicial crisis
David Lambourne may be forced out of the Pacific nation if he loses challenge to president Taneti Maamau’s attempt to sack him. David Lambourne, an Australian-born high court judge whose attempted deportation two years ago from Kiribati sparked a ...The Guardian - World -
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.The Wall Street Journal - World -
British public donated record £13.9bn to charity in 2023
Average monthly donations rose by nearly 40% to £65, with poorest areas among the most generous. The British public donated a record £13.9bn to charity in 2023, with people in some of the country’s least affluent areas among the most generous, a ...The Guardian - World -
British Gas chief's pay package jumps to £8.2m
Centrica chief executive Chris O'Shea gets £4m more in 2023, up from £4.5m the year before.BBC News - Top stories -
New British Museum boss to 'lead new chapter' after thefts
Mr Cullinan takes over at a time when the museum is still grappling with the fallout of a theft scandal.BBC News - Top stories -
The pet I’ll never forget: Buddy the rescue dog, whose final walk brought him so much joy
Loving us but hating other dogs, Buddy was a delight at home and a nightmare away from it. When his time came, we decided to give him one last outing. My partner, Paul, and I are dog lovers through and through but our office jobs meant it had ...The Guardian - World -
Flaco, owl whose death shocked NYC, had evidence of bird herpes and rat poison
Flaco, the owl who endeared himself to New Yorkers in sightings around Manhattan, had underlying conditions consistent with urban wildlife when he died last month, zoo officials said.NBC News - Top stories -
Police investigate death of girl whose body was found in pipe after swimming at a Texas hotel
Police are investigating the death of an 8-year-old girl whose body was found inside a large pipe for a lazy river at a Houston hotel where she’d been swimming with her familyABC News - Top stories -
Oil Inches Lower With Focus on Geopolitical Risks, OPEC+ Policy
Oil prices inched lower after the UN passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and OPEC+ delegates reportedly said they see no need to change supply policy at a review meeting next week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Defense secretary meets with Israeli counterpart as tensions grow
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant at the Pentagon on Tuesday as tensions soared this week between the U.S. and Israel over the war in Gaza, where more than 32,000 Palestinians have been killed. During ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Did a dentist accused of murder poison his wife's protein shakes?
Angela Craig's autopsy revealed she had been poisoned. Police claim the evidence points to her husband James — alleging he purchased potassium cyanide and arsenic and laced her protein shakes with poison.CBS News - Top stories -
Motherhood has changed my wife’s body – and I’m no longer attracted to her
I love her very much, and think she is beautiful, but I sometimes struggle to get an erection when we’re making love. What can I do? I worry for our marriage. Sign up for Well Actually, a free weekly newsletter about health and wellnessI’m 39 and ...The Guardian - World -
Labour donor Dale Vince ordered to inform wife of future party funding
Ecotricity founder was told by High Court to provide notice of donations in divorce proceedingsFinancial Times - Business -
New Jersey's first lady Tammy Murphy suspends Senate campaign against Andy Kim
New Jersey's first lady Tammy Murphy is ending her Senate campaign, cutting short what was shaping up to be a protracted Democratic primary against Rep. Andy KimABC News - Top stories -
First lady Jill Biden will publish children's book about White House cat
First lady Jill Biden will publish a new children’s book in June that follows the first family’s pet cat, Willow, on her journey moving to Washington, D.C., as she explores the various rooms in the White House and meets the people that keep daily ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Storing Renewable Energy, One Balloon at a Time
To decarbonize the electrical grid, companies are finding creative ways to store energy during periods of low demand.The New York Times - Tech -
Conservatives’ decade of clean energy and climate leadership
Look across the political landscape, from Congress to states to the energy industry, and you will find conservatives engaging heavily in the climate debate — and winning it.The Hill - Politics - Climate -
A Way for Energy Investors to Ride the AI Boom
Investors watching artificial intelligence are turning to a typically sleepy corner of the market: companies that own power plants. Is the run-up justified?The Wall Street Journal - World -
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Big Tech's Latest Obsession Is Finding Enough Energy
The AI boom is fueling an insatiable appetite for electricity, which is creating risks to the grid and the transition to cleaner energy sources.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Slovakia election: pro-EU diplomat beats ally of populist PM to set up runoff for presidency
Ivan Korcok won most votes in first round, ahead of parliament speaker Peter Pellegrini. A pro-EU former Slovak foreign minister has scored a surprise victory in the first round of a presidential election, setting up a runoff vote with a key ally ...The Guardian - World -
4 suspects charged in Moscow terror attack, Russian news agency says
"Nothing was passed," Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov told Russian state media.ABC News - Top stories - Russia