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Sewage hits the fan, again
Sewage spills by water companies in England more than doubled in 2023.BBC News - Top stories -
Iran’s currency hits a record low
Iran’s currency fell to 613,500 to the dollar as it celebrates Persian New Year.ABC News - World - Iran -
Kingfisher Warns on Profit, Weak Demand Outlook
Kingfisher said it expected profits to fall this year, flagging weaker consumer demand, and that it would streamline its French business.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Truth Social hits Wall Street
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Truth Social parent makes stock market debut Shares of former President Trump's media startup rose nearly 50 percent after debuting on the stock ...The Hill - Politics -
Barclays bank payments restored after outage
The bank has apologised as some customers experienced issues with payments into and out of accounts.BBC News - Top stories -
Easter getaway begins with flood alerts in place
Millions are set to travel on Friday after a stormy start to the Bank Holiday weekend.BBC News - Top stories -
Ukraine says it hit Russian landing ships in Crimea
A large number of missiles targeted Kyiv early on Sunday as Russia stepped up attacks against Ukraine.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Horizon scandal 'hitting post office recruitment'
Liberal Democrat Tim Farron says the scandal is putting off potential candidates to run branches.BBC News - Top stories -
National Plan to Look Into Homeowners Insurers Hits a Hurdle
Roughly two weeks after state regulators said they were collecting details on insurers’ homeowners businesses, key states may opt out, undermining the effort.The New York Times - Business -
Murder arrest at Heathrow after man hit by car
A 33-year-old man was arrested at the airport on Sunday afternoon, following the death of another man, 35.BBC News - Top stories -
UK hits out at Chinese-backed cyber-attacks
Two people and a China-affiliated company will have assets frozen and be subject to a travel ban.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Tornado warnings issued for Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas
As the spring storm is expected to gain strength as it reaches East Texas and travels into Louisiana and Mississippi this afternoon and evening.ABC News - Top stories -
Why Are So Many Brands Hitting the Road This Year?
Companies are going mobile to peddle mushrooms, to repair shoes, and, of course, to create content.Inc. - Business -
Ship Hits Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Triggering Collapse
The Singapore-flagged vessel struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the Coast Guard said. Authorities said that part of the span had collapsed.The New York Times - Top stories -
Baltimore Bridge Collapses After Being Hit by Cargo Ship, Six Presumed Dead
A containership plowed into and destroyed a major Baltimore bridge Tuesday, killing six people and disrupting one of America’s busiest ports. The U.S. Coast Guard and other authorities led a search-and-rescue effort throughout the day, but those ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Moment bridge collapses after being hit by ship
A large ship has struck the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, causing a major collapse.BBC News - Top stories -
French budget deficit overshoots target to hit 5.5%
Finance minister says nation needs ‘wake-up call’ on excessive spendingFinancial Times - World - France -
Baltimore Bridge Collapses After It Was Hit by Ship
The Francis Scott Key Bridge fell into the Patapsco River after being struck by a large containership, in what police are treating as a mass-casualty incident.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Baltimore search ends as six presumed dead in bridge disaster
Six people are presumed dead after the landmark Francis Scott Key Bridge gave way.BBC News - Top stories -
Trump hit with gag order in "hush money" case
A New York judge overseeing Donald Trump's upcoming "hush money" criminal trial imposed a gag order on the former president Tuesday. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates explains what the order means for Trump.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
‘Malicious Activity’ Hits the University of Cambridge’s Medical School
Multiple university departments linked to the Clinical School Computing Service have been inaccessible for a month. The university has not revealed the nature of the “malicious activity.”Wired - Tech -
MLB The Show 24 Review - Base Hit
A lot of people will tell you that Hank Aaron is the greatest to ever play the game of baseball. Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, is one of those people, and it's easy to see why. You only have to look at Hammerin' ...GameSpot - Tech - MLB -
Sunrisers hit highest total in IPL history
Sunrisers Hyderabad smash 277-3 - the highest total in Indian Premier League history - in a 31-run victory against Mumbai Indians.BBC News - Top stories -
Drivers warned of delays as Easter getaway begins
The RAC warns of "carmageddon" as heavy traffic is expected during the Easter getaway.BBC News - Top stories -
Baltimore’s Key Bridge Was Hit By a Ship in 1980
That year, a cargo vessel moving at about the same speed as the Dali hit the structure after losing control. But such ships were smaller then.The New York Times - Top stories -
Raw sewage discharges in England and Wales hit record
Data from Environment Agency prompts calls for government to declare national emergencyFinancial Times - Business -
China’s property turmoil hits midsized bank Everbright
Regional lender’s shares fall after profits miss estimates due to investment losses and increase in cash set aside for bad debtsFinancial Times - World - China -
The wealth of the 1% just hit a record $44 trillion
Economists say the rising stock market is giving an added boost to consumer spending through what is known as the "wealth effect."CNBC - Business -
‘But he didn’t hit you, did he?’: inside the coercive control courtroom
At first, Victor love-bombed Anna. By the end, he’d rigged a doorbell camera to track her. Coercive and controlling behaviour has been a crime since 2015, but few cases get to court. What happens when they do?. In a stuffy, overheated courtroom, a ...The Guardian - World -
‘Messes with the mind’: Hamilton hits 14-year low in Australian GP qualifying
Mercedes driver finishes 11th in Melbourne qualifying‘There is a long list of things to fix. Our car is on a knife-edge’Lewis Hamilton delivered a damning assessment of his Mercedes car, bemoaning that it “messes with the mind” after he was left ...The Guardian - World -
Why the ‘Magnificent Seven’ and other momentum stocks may be hitting a wall
Riding a wave is exciting as long as it lasts — but watch out when it crashes.MarketWatch - Business -
ISIS-K, Blamed in Moscow Attack, Has Hit at Taliban’s Russia Links
Islamic State Khorasan, or ISIS-K, previously attacked Russia’s embassy in Kabul and has produced floods of anti-Kremlin propaganda.The New York Times - World - Russia -
Reaction as England beaten by Brazil after Endrick winner
Follow live text & radio commentary as England host Brazil at Wembley in a friendly at Wembley.BBC News - Top stories - Brazil -
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Hunt: We'll keep 'triple lock' on pension increases if we win election
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says it's an expensive commitment but one his party is confident it can deliver.BBC News - Top stories -
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Bolton hits Biden for Gaza resolution rejected UN: ‘Very detrimental to Israel’
Former national security adviser John Bolton criticized President Biden after the United Nations Security Council rejected a U.S.-backed resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire and said the proposal was “very detrimental to Israel.” “We saw ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Cowboys seem to be willing to let Dak Prescott hit the market in 2025
By opting for a modest kicking of the salary-cap can in 2024, the Cowboys embark on the last year of quarterback Dak Prescott's contract at a cap number of $55.455 million.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Zelensky hits back after Russia links Ukraine to concert attack
Ukraine's leader says Russians should ask questions of their own security services instead.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -