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‘Electoral wake-up call’: dozens of Labour MPs risk losing majorities over welfare cuts
New data shows cabinet ministers among MPs at risk as campaign to pressure government over proposed benefit cuts to step up. At least 80 Labour MPs are at risk of losing their majorities over ...The Guardian - 4h -
Meet the Blue Origin crew Gayle King is soaring to space with
Here's a look at the women expected to join Blue Origin's upcoming mission, which has a target launch date of Monday, April 14, and what they have to say about the epic journey.CBS News - 19h -
Justin Rose came painfully close to winning the Masters, and ruining golf history, once again: 'It hurts'
Justin Rose has now lost in a playoff at the Masters twice in his career.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Tony Stewart wins NHRA Top Fuel race: 'I’m really going to be hurting in the morning'
The 53-year-old Hoosier takes the Top Fuel title at the 4-Wide event in Las Vegas.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
How India’s middle-class debt crisis is threatening growth
A rise in unsecured credit among a consumer group that symbolises the country’s investment potential is hurting its economic ambitionsFinancial Times - 4h -
How Tariffs Could Cause Car Insurance Costs to Rise
New tariffs are expected to push up prices of vehicles and car parts, and that could raise premiums as much as 16 percent. Here are some tips on how to try to keep costs down.The New York Times - 2d -
Blood test could detect Parkinson’s disease before symptoms emerge
Researchers behind test using biomarkers say it could ‘revolutionise’ early diagnosis of disease. Researchers have developed a simple and “cost-effective” blood test capable of detecting ...The Guardian - 1d -
Sea Dogs rained out for second straight day
Apr. 13—The Portland Sea Dogs' doubleheader with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, scheduled for 1 p.m. on Sunday at Delta Dental Park, has been rained out. Because this past week's series marked New ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
57-year-old bridal store owner cuts own salary to handle Trump's China tariffs: 'I see a retail meteor heading towards' the U.S.
Penny Bowers-Schebal, owner of wedding dress shop Formality Bridal, says she cut her salary and must likely raise prices due to the President's tariffs on China.CNBC - 1d -
Who could OKC Thunder face in Round 1 of 2025 NBA playoffs? There are 7 possibilities
Who could Oklahoma City Thunder face in Round 1 of 2025 NBA playoffs? There are 7 possibilities.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Pakistan copper mine could offer leverage in US tariff talks, says operator
Barrick says strategic metal resource could help Islamabad as it faces 29% levyFinancial Times - 1d -
Arizona Cardinals work out free agent backup quarterback with postseason experience
The Arizona Cardinals worked out free agent quarterback Tyler Huntley on April 11, according to the NFL's transactions report.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Knicks close out regular season with 113-105 win over Nets
The Knicks closed out their regular season with a 113-105 win over the Nets in Brooklyn.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
UNC basketball drops out of recruitment for forward in transfer portal
The UNC basketball program has reportedly taken themselves out of the race for Kanon Catchings.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Can't stick to a budget? Your attachment style could be the reason, financial therapist says: 'Money is 90% emotion, 10% logic'
Budgeting doesn't always fail because of math. Financial therapists say that something deeper could be shaping how you handle money.CNBC - 19h -
Elly De La Cruz breaks out of slump with slam on bobblehead night
Elly De La Cruz has struggled at the plate in April, but on his bobblehead giveaway night on Saturday, the Cincinnati Reds' shortstop broke out in a big way. On a 3-2 pitch from Pittsburgh Pirates ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UK could target parts of Chinese state under new foreign influence rules
Exclusive: Government is weighing up security concerns against economic benefits of closer ties with Beijing. The government could target parts of China’s security apparatus under new foreign ...The Guardian - 16h -
The art of the hollow promise to cut Pentagon waste
President Trump's executive order aims to modernize defense acquisitions and spur innovation, but critics argue it will lead to more waste and deregulation, rather than reducing the Pentagon's ...The Hill - 14h -
Projecting WNBA draft first round: Bueckers still No. 1 as Malonga rises; Van Lith, Prince out
The No. 2 pick sees an international entry, while Hailey Van Lith and Sedona Prince drop out of the first round.ESPN - 3h -
Lazio’s Romagnoli: “It’s a shame, we could have won.”
Lazio defender Alessio Romagnoli sounded disappointed after his side were held to a draw by Claudio Ranieri’s Roma in the latest edition of the Derby della Capitale.After the match, Romagnoli said ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Lauren Sanchez’s all-female space flight is about to blast off – and will challenge Elon Musk’s SpaceX
Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket blasts off on Monday, with his fiancee, Katy Perry and three others on board. But is it more than just a stunt?. Jeff Bezos is blasting his bride-to-be Lauren ...The Guardian - 21h -
Have you seen examples of health care fraud, waste or abuse? Tell us about it.
New York Times reporters are looking into cases of unnecessary and wasteful spending in government health programs.The New York Times - 3d -
Sports sector can cope with Trump tariffs, says AC Milan owner
Redbird founder Gerry Cardinale predicts clubs and leagues will prove ‘resilient’ even if consumer spending fallsFinancial Times - 1d -
The best of the best: Pecatonica's Elaina Rager stands out in star-studded Rising Stars
A big crowd comes out and the biggest stars shine bright in one of the most star-studded girls games in the 27-year history of Rising Stars Classic.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Bryce Mitchell choked out by Jean Silva at UFC 314 after praising Hitler
Silva put out Mitchell with a ninja choke at UFC 314, two months after the latter called Hitler a ‘good guy’ and denied the HolocaustYahoo Sports - 1d -
A critical week for Meta and a key test for the new FTC chair
Plus, ECB expected to cut interest rates and milestone dates for McDonald’sFinancial Times - 14h -
The kindness of strangers: I was ready to leave the theatre in disgrace when a gentle usher made me an offer
A fight with a friend during an opera intermission had left me really hurt, so being cared for in that moment is something I’ll never forget. Read more in the kindness of strangers series I ...The Guardian - 17h -
Prep softball: Titans Rush past Winfield 5-3 in Tri-State Showcase
CANNONSBURG, Ky. — Ava Rush's back was aching and Winfield's bats were hurting. Rush, Portsmouth Notre Dame's sophomore pitcher, baffled the Generals (11-2) on Saturday in a 5-3 victory in the ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Heat’s Jaquez has his moment with 41 points in season-ending loss to Wizards
MIAMI – The Miami Heat had only one job Sunday at Kaseya Center. Mission accomplished: No one got hurt. And, yet, an afternoon that still stung, in an all-too-familiar fashion. With most of Erik ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Paul Sullivan: Can the White Sox dig out of another early-season hole? A walk-off win Saturday is a start.
CHICAGO — One thing we know about the Chicago White Sox — they’re familiar with the task of trying to climb out from an early-season hole. An eight-game losing streak in the first month of 2022 was ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Surveillance is in, perks out. Bosses have dropped their masks, but gen Z is fighting back | Sarah Manavis
Employees are choosing to opt out of a new era of corporate malignity, epitomised by Elon Musk. Almost any workplace study in the last decade will tell you that the death of productivity – and the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Mickey Rourke kicked out of 'Celebrity Big Brother' house following 'unacceptable behavior'
Actor Mickey Rourke was kicked out of the “Celebrity Big Brother UK” house Saturday following his use of “inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behaviour,” according to British ...NBC News - 15h -
Crochet strikes out 11 against his former team as the Red Sox beat the White Sox 3-1
Garrett Crochet struck out 11 in 7 1/3 innings in his first start against his former team, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 to avoid a series sweep.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
King throws 1st complete game as the Padres shut out the Rockies in 3rd straight game, 6-0
Michael King threw a two-hitter for his first career complete game, and the San Diego Padres shut out the Colorado Rockies for the third straight game, winning 6-0 on Sunday. It was the first time ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Jonathan McDowell on Retiring From Harvard and Leaving the U.S.
Jonathan McDowell is retiring from studying the universe. But he’s ramping up efforts to chronicle humanity’s exploration of space.The New York Times - 5h -
The Allure of Dressing for the Masters Will Never Go Out of Style
Everyone at Augusta National has one thing in common when it comes to their varying fashion choices: They’re trying to say something.The New York Times - 36m -
CDC faces backlash for cutting sickle cell, adult disability programs
Nearly half of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities was laid off.CBS News - 3d -
Coach, Cut, or Coddle: Using Decisive Leadership With Difficult Employees
How to make the right call when facing workplace insubordination.Inc. - 2d -
New Pact Would Require Ships to Cut Emissions or Pay a Fee
A draft global agreement sets a fee for cargo ships, which carry the vast majority of world trade, to pay for their greenhouse gas emissions.The New York Times - 2d -
RFK Jr. looks to reshape US public health despite budget cuts
Once an influential environmental lawyer and celebrated conservationist, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has turned his focus in recent years to public health often promoting baseless conspiracy theories. ...NBC News - 18h