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Why Brexit is not 'done' for Northern Ireland
Events this week show that Brexit will keep rearing its head, writes economics editor John Campbell.BBC News - Top stories -
The infectious spirit of a beloved Tennessee crossing guard
Lenzo Thompson, a crossing guard for the Rutherford County School District outside Nashville, Tennessee, has been known to dress up on the job, as Santa, Cupid, or even the Easter Bunny.CBS News - Top stories -
Pantoja turns back spirited Erceg, defends title
Alexandre Pantoja turned back a formidable challenge from Steve Erceg to earn a unanimous decision and retain his UFC flyweight championship.ESPN - Sports -
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‘I’m happy we’re not killing them any more’: Ireland’s last basking shark hunter on the return of the giants
For 30 years, Brian McNeill hunted the world’s second-biggest fish from small boats off the wild west coast of Ireland. Now the species has made a recovery so rapid it has astounded scientists. The ambush was simple. A spotter on a hill would scan ...The Guardian - World -
$7,500 for tequila? The Cinco de Mayo staple has become a super-premium spirit.
“As more consumers make tequila their spirit of choice, we’ve seen them gravitate towards high-quality, premium tequilas,” Patrón executive says.MarketWatch - Business -
Middle East crisis live: Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks
An unnamed Palestinian official familiar with the mediation efforts expressed cautious optimism to the Reuters news agency. Israeli warplanes have attacked targets in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, after a rocket was launched towards the Ein ...The Guardian - World -
‘Reminds them of home’: African and Caribbean artists are reviving New Orleans’ musical spirit
Beset by hurricanes and rising insurance prices, the city saw people leaving in droves – but a program is encouraging jazz artists to move to the ‘most exciting musical city in the world’. Hammered by hurricanes, rutted streets and rising ...The Guardian - World