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HMRC’s struggles pose ‘a threat to tax compliance’
Authority’s chief in talks with ministers over additional fundingFinancial Times - World -
Democratic governors admonish Noem for shooting her dog by posing with their pets
A group of Democratic governors mocked Gov. Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) on social media after a passage from her upcoming book entered the spotlight over a story about killing her family dog. In the story, Noem describes getting frustrated with the ...The Hill - Politics -
Does RFK Jr pose more of a threat to Trump or Biden?
In a tight election, the independent candidate could get enough votes to influence who wins the White House.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Mexico trade deal threat poses risk to prices of US pick-ups, warns Chrysler boss
Breaking USMCA would be ‘lose-lose’ scenario after Trump talks of blocking Chinese vehicles crossing borderFinancial Times - Business -
Mexico trade deal threat poses risk to prices of US pick-ups, warns Chrysler boss
Breaking USMCA would be ‘lose-lose’ scenario after Trump talks of blocking Chinese vehicles crossing borderFinancial Times - World -
Confessions of an 82-year-old hitchhiker
The founder of the Bradt travel guides and author of a new memoir has been thumbing lifts all over the world since her teens – and has no intention of stopping now. ‘‘No one hitchhikes any more, do they?” I often hear people saying this and am ...The Guardian - World -
A High School Reunion Reignites a 50-Year Crush
Elaine Hall and Roland Passaro, both 88, met in junior high school in 1950 but lost touch before acting on their connection. They finally did, five decades later.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Reid edges Monk in closest-ever NBA 6th Man vote
Timberwolves forward Naz Reid was named the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday night.ESPN - Sports - NBA -
German Consumer Confidence Reaches Two-Year High
The forward-looking GfK consumer-climate index for Germany forecast confidence to rise to minus 24.2 in May from minus 27.3 this month, suggesting the country’s economy may have turned a corner and confirming a similar upbeat sentiment reading ...The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
Warriors star Curry named Clutch Player of Year
Warriors star Stephen Curry finished ahead of DeMar DeRozan and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to win the NBA's Clutch Player of the Year Award.ESPN - Sports -
Copper Futures Hit Two-Year High
Copper futures reached a fresh high, gaining from sanctions on Russian metals, tight market fundamentals and increasing structural demand.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Paris Olympics 2024: The make or break year for the Games?
What Parisians think about the event and the legacy it could leaveBBC News - Top stories - Olympics -
1994 Was the Last Good Year—and It's Still Going
Nine Inch Nails, Pulp Fiction, “Regulate.” The last year before culture began to migrate online was not like any other.Wired - Tech -
Protests Threaten College Graduations, Denying Seniors Second Chance at Normalcy
After Covid ruined high school graduation for the class of 2020, the response to campus protests might upend their college commencements.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Former Ivy Player of Year Chen joining UConn
Kaitlyn Chen, the former Ivy League Player of the Year who averaged 15.8 points and 4.9 assists for Princeton last season, has committed to UConn as a transfer.ESPN - Sports -
Thunder's Daigneault named NBA's Coach of Year
With his team leading its first-round series 3-0, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault was named the NBA's Coach of the Year on Sunday night, finishing ahead of Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley and Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch.ESPN - Sports -
Standout stars of this year's Women's Six Nations
BBC Sport profiles one player from each team who stood out in this year's Women's Six Nations.BBC News - Top stories -
Paris Olympics 2024: The make or break year for the Games?
What Parisians think about the event and the legacy it could leaveBBC News - Top stories - Olympics -
1994 Was the Last Good Year—and It's Still Going
Nine Inch Nails, Pulp Fiction, “Regulate.” The last year before culture began to migrate online was not like any other.Wired - Tech -
Source: Chiefs sign Kelce to $34.25M contract
The Chiefs signed star tight end Travis Kelce to a two-year contract on Monday.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Sources: Elliott, Cowboys reunite on 1-year deal
After a year apart, running back Ezekiel Elliott will return to the Dallas Cowboys on a one-year deal with a maximum value of $3 million, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
After 20 years, what next for World of Warcraft?
The game's maker Activision Blizzard was bought by Microsoft last year in gaming's biggest ever acquisitionBBC News - Top stories -
'New Brexit trade checks will cost me £200,000 a year'
Firms warn of higher costs but the government says its new border model will improve biosecurity.BBC News - Top stories -
Bengals pick up 5th-year option on WR Ja'Marr Chase
Chase caught a career-high 100 balls in 2023 for 1,216 yards and seven touchdowns.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Florida man gets 4 years in prison for laundering romance scam proceeds
Niselio Barros Garcia Jr., 50, scammed victims out of $2.3 million in funds, according to authorities.CBS News - Top stories - Florida -
Binance Founder Should Get 3 Years in Prison, Prosecutors Say
Lawyers for Changpeng Zhao, the founder of the crypto exchange Binance, countered that he should receive no prison time.The New York Times - Tech -
Binance Founder Should Get 3 Years in Prison, Prosecutors Say
Lawyers for Changpeng Zhao, the founder of the crypto exchange Binance, countered that he should receive no prison time.The New York Times - Business -
Klimt portrait lost for nearly 100 years auctioned for $32 million
Gustav Klimt's "Portrait of Fräulein Lieser," which went missing after its owners fled Austria after 1930, was auctioned off for $32 million.CBS News - World -
Klimt portrait lost for nearly 100 years auctioned for $32 million
Gustav Klimt's "Portrait of Fräulein Lieser," which went missing after its owners fled Austria after 1930, was auctioned off for $32 million.CBS News - Top stories -
Biden meets with 4-year-old American who was held hostage by Hamas
President Biden met at the White House Wednesday with Abigail Edan, a 4-year-old who was held by Hamas in Gaza and was released last November as part of a hostage deal. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters the meeting ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden meets 4-year-old who was held hostage by Hamas
Four-year-old Abigail Mor Edan was held by Hamas for 50 days and was the youngest American hostage released by Hamas.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
SpaceX Worker Injury Rates Are Alarmingly High for Second Year in a Row
Injury rates among SpaceX employees are as much as nine times higher than the industry average in some facilities.Inc. - Business -
Biden meets 4-year-old who was held hostage by Hamas
Four-year-old Abigail Mor Edan was held by Hamas for 50 days and was the youngest American hostage released by Hamas.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Enduring Mayhem: Images From Year 3 of the War in Ukraine
A photographic chronicle of the third year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
German retirees will get an inflation-busting pension increase this year
Germany’s Cabinet has approved a 4.57% rise in retirees’ pensionsfrom this summer, an increase that is well above the current inflation rateABC News - World - Germany -
Florida man charged with murdering girlfriend's 13-year-old daughter
The longtime boyfriend of a central Florida mother whose teenage daughter was reported missing in February has been charged with the 13-year-old girl’s murderABC News - Top stories - Florida -
Deathbed confession leads to bodies of mother and daughter killed 24 years ago
A man on his deathbed confessed to killing a mother and daughter 24 years ago, leading to the recovery of their remains this week, officials announced Tuesday.NBC News - Top stories -
Labour promises rail nationalisation within five years of coming to power
Party pledges to bring all passenger rail – but not rolling stock – into public ownership as contracts with train operators expire. Labour will fully nationalise the train network within five years of coming to power, with a pledge to guarantee ...The Guardian - World -
Timberwolves C Naz Reid wins NBA Sixth Man of the Year
Naz Reid helped fuel the Timberwolves' rise from the bench this year.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Labour pledges to renationalise most rail services within five years
Labour says its plan will improve services - but the Tories say it is "pointless" and "unfunded".BBC News - Top stories