Careless conservatism is killing Sunak’s effort to save his party
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Rishi Sunak’s greatest liability is his deluded party
Tory MPs and aides need to recognise the rightward lurch that has occurred during his premiershipFinancial Times - Business -
Sketchy Politics: can anything save Sunak?
Is there anything the prime minister can do to recover in the polls? The FT's chief UK political commentator Robert Shrimsley and deputy opinion editor Miranda Green look ahead to the local elections, and examine Labour's 'Ming vase' strategyFinancial Times - World -
Sketchy Politics: can anything save Sunak?
The FT's chief UK political commentator Robert Shrimsley and deputy opinion editor Miranda Green look ahead to the local elections, and examine Labour's 'Ming vase' strategyFinancial Times - Business -
Could 'green shoots' of recovery really save Sunak from calamity?
This was the week the core pieces of the general election snapped into place, writes Laura Kuenssberg.BBC News - Top stories -
Rishi Sunak doesn’t help his chances amid a dire public realm
Despite voter concerns, PM will pledge to cut spending — moving the Tory platform further away from BritonsFinancial Times - World -
'My best friend saved me by giving me his kidney'
When Steven Smith's kidneys began to fail, his best friend Kael stepped in to save his life.BBC News - Top stories -
The secret life of Paul O’Grady – by his friends: ‘His number’s still saved in my phone. I can’t delete it’
He rose to fame as foul-mouthed drag star, Lily Savage, then abandoned the wig and became a national treasure. Friends including Sandi Toksvig, Amanda Holden and Gaby Roslin remember a true, terrific one-off. ‘I can’t believe it’s been a year,” ...The Guardian - World -
Like Barbie, there are many Rishis. Which is the real Sunak is beyond even his supporters’ grasp | Isabel Hardman
Conservative MPs are being asked to unite behind their leader but first the prime minister has to decide who he wants to be. When Rishi Sunak told his MPs to unite behind him last week, many were left scratching their heads. Both the subject and ...The Guardian - World -
83 Years After His Killing, a Black Soldier Gets an Army Funeral
Pvt. Albert King, shot dead by a white military police officer in Georgia in 1941, was blamed for his own death and buried in an unmarked grave.The New York Times - Top stories -
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Orca stranded off Canada’s west coast dies despite efforts to save her
Residents and marine officials in British Columbia hope a changing tide will save her orphaned calf. A killer whale stranded off Canada’s west coast has died despite efforts to rescue her, but residents and marine officials hope a changing tide ...The Guardian - World -
Immigration is an election headache for Sunak
British voters hold mixed views but most want better controls rather than sharp cuts in migrant numbersFinancial Times - World -
Sunak can scrape some cheer from this by-election
The timing of Scott Benton’s resignation in Blackpool South means that vote can be held on May 2, mitigating the painFinancial Times - World -
UK has 'robust' approach to China, Sunak insists
The prime minister was defending the government's position a day after his MPs accused Beijing of "malicious" cyber campaigns.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
UK approach to China is 'robust', Sunak says
It comes after some MPs criticised the response to cyber-attacks blamed on Beijing-linked hackers.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Rishi Sunak faces tough by-election after MP Scott Benton quits
Ex-Tory MP resigns after being suspended from Commons last month in wake of a newspaper sting operationFinancial Times - World -
Sunak’s attempt to boost Tory morale hit after two ministers resign
UK PM forced into mini-reshuffle ahead of three-week break after Robert Halfon and James Heappey quitFinancial Times - Business -
Sunak promises ‘careful’ crackdown in wake of China cyber attacks
PM is facing pressure from hawks in his party to take tough action, while trying not to hurt trade linksFinancial Times - Business - China -
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Saving Seals From a Sea of Plastic and Marine Garbage
Ocean Conservation Namibia is disentangling a record number of seals, while broadcasting the perils of marine debris in a largely feel good way.The New York Times - Top stories -
Free vapes could 'save thousands of lives', report says
Trial finds group offered vape kits and referred for support were 76% more likely to give up smoking.BBC News - Top stories -
Democrats’ Plan to Save the Republican House Speaker
Speaker Mike Johnson has faced fury from ultraconservatives after a bipartisan spending bill.The New York Times - Top stories - House -
Elie Hassenfeld Q&A: ‘$5,000 to Save a Life Is a Bargain’
Here’s Elie Hassenfeld, your high school EA crush. As effective altruism spirals into self-doubt, the idealist quant is still at it, helping Silicon Valley richies give away hundreds of millions each year.Wired - Tech -
Palia Cross-Play And Cross-Saves Explained
Palia is finally available to play on Steam, which marks the whimsical MMO's highly anticipated arrival on yet another platform. If you've already downloaded Singularity Six's cozy game elsewhere, whether that be directly through Palia's own ...GameSpot - Tech -
Life-Saving ECPR v CPR: What to Know
A new approach to reviving victims of cardiac arrest has a higher rate of success than conventional CPR.The New York Times - World -
The Democratic Party's Regime-Change Plan
Not for Iran, but for Israel?The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Dinner Party That Started the Harlem Renaissance
An interracial soirée that included intellectual and artistic luminaries set in motion one of the most influential cultural movements of the 20th century.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Dozens killed in shooting in Moscow concert hall
Several gunmen opened fire Friday in a popular concert venue on the outskirts of Moscow, killing at least 40 people, according to Russian media. Russian authorities are investigating the attack as an act of terrorism. Debora Patta has the latest.CBS News - World -
‘No Ukrainian involvement whatsoever’, U.S. says
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack, without providing proof. A U.S. official told NBC News that the claim appears to be genuine, though no final assessment has been made yet.NBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Mountain lion kills 1, injures another in California
The two young men were out hunting for shed antlers.ABC News - Top stories - California -
Israel kills and detains hundreds in Gaza hospital raid
Al-Shifa operation against Palestinian militants is one of the largest battles since the war beganFinancial Times - World - Israel -
Stampede at Nigeria cash hand-out kills seven
Children were among the victims of the crush at the charity event that attracted a big crowd.BBC News - Top stories - Nigeria -
Tributes paid to mum and daughter, five, killed in crash
Pedestrians Destiny Harrison, 24, and daughter Linnea, five, died after the crash in Plymouth.BBC News - Top stories -
Police Officer Is Killed During a Traffic Stop in Queens
The authorities arrived in the Far Rockaway neighborhood at about 6 p.m. and found the police officer and a man wounded by gunfire.The New York Times - Top stories -
Suicide Bomber Kills 5 Chinese Workers in Pakistan
The assault comes amid a spate of terror attacks in Pakistan, as the country’s faltering ties to the Taliban affect regional security.The New York Times - World - Pakistan -
Suicide Attack Kills Chinese Nationals Working in Pakistan
Chinese workers in Asia and Africa have come under attack as Beijing has sought to extend its influence globally.The Wall Street Journal - World - Pakistan -
5 Chinese nationals are killed in Pakistan suicide attack
A suicide bomber in northwest Pakistan rammed his explosive-laden car into a vehicle, killing five Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver, officials said.NBC News - Top stories - Pakistan -
Remembering the 6 killed in Baltimore bridge collapse
Six construction workers who were filling potholes on the Key Bridge when it collapsed are presumed dead. Nicole Sganga spoke with a local Baltimore pastor who knew some of the victims.CBS News - Top stories -
Four killed during stabbing spree in Illinois
Police in Rockford say the attacks occurred after a home invasion and that a man was arrested.BBC News - Top stories -
Florida Democrats boot 2 county party chairs
The Florida Democratic Party on Sunday ousted two county party chairs, including the party chair of Miami-Dade County, in a contentious seven-hour meeting that follows a series of recent election defeats. The 120-member party central committee ...The Hill - Politics - Florida