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Tory's mayoral contest ad showed New York not London
The clip showed a stampede in a New York subway station and was replaced with the scenes cut.BBC News - Top stories - New York -
Turkey's high-stakes mayoral races are expected to be close. Volunteer monitors will be key
With local elections across Turkey days away, legal experts are coaching thousands of volunteer election monitors on the rules they’ll need to watch for fraud and ensure a fair voteABC News - World -
In Senate Race Shake-Up, Frustration With Establishment Politics
Tammy Murphy, New Jersey’s first lady, ended her Senate campaign, despite an early air of inevitability to her candidacy.The New York Times - Top stories -
March Madness: Alabama survives chaotic fight with Grand Canyon to reach Sweet 16
Alabama is headed to its third Sweet 16 in the past five seasons.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Netanyahu has been spoiling for a fight with the US. He may not survive this one | Alon Pinkas
The UN vote for a Gaza ceasefire shows Biden’s administration has finally lost patience with Israel’s leader. That could be crucial . How do you gaslight an entire nation about a war and then try to do the same to a superpower that is your ally? ...The Guardian - World -
From chemo back to the diamond: Michigan softball's Kaylee Rodriguez survived cancer and is now fighting to play again
Michigan softball player Kaylee Rodriguez survived cancer and is now fighting for the chance to play again.ESPN - Sports -
Michelle Yeoh to join business and political leaders at Global Citizen NOW summit to fight poverty
Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi, and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg are among the diverse group of political, business and philanthropic leaders Global Citizen will convene in New York on May 1 and 2, the nonprofit ...ABC News - Entertainment -
Michelle Yeoh to join business and political leaders at Global Citizen NOW summit to fight poverty
Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi, and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg are among the diverse group of political, business and philanthropic leaders Global Citizen will convene in New York on May 1 and 2, the nonprofit ...ABC News - Health -
Khan rules out changes to Ulez while mayor
Sadiq Khan says Ulez will not include pay-per-mile charges or tighter restrictions while he is mayor.BBC News - Top stories -
The Secret to Surviving Climate Apocalypse
The town of Bombay Beach, Calif., offers its residents a tight-knit community in the midst of catastrophe.The New York Times - Top stories - Climate -
Courtroom politics
Deadline looms for Trump to raise $464mn appeal case guarantee, while Bankman-Fried set to be sentencedFinancial Times - World -
What Comes First for the Chicago Teachers Union?
While Chicago graduates 84% of its students, only 26% of those graduates are proficient in math and reading.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chicago business-activity index weakens for fourth straight month in March
The Chicago Business Barometer, also known as the Chicago PMI, weakened further in March, dropping to 41.4 from 44 in the prior month. Economists polled by the Wall Street Journal forecast a 45 reading.MarketWatch - Business -
Ecuador's youngest mayor found shot dead
Brigitte García, 27, is the latest politician to be killed amid ongoing gang violence.BBC News - Top stories -
The Mayor of London Enters the Bullshit Cinematic Universe
It all started with an asthma attack. Now Sadiq Khan finds himself at the center of a global conspiracy.Wired - Tech -
Global AIDS program survives, but backers 'not satisfied'
America’s global AIDS relief program has been authorized for another year in the bipartisan budget deal, but public health advocates say the single year sends a worrying signal about U.S. commitment on the issue moving forward. The minibus passed ...The Hill - Politics -
Scotland survive late Wales comeback in Cardiff
Scotland survive a late fightback to secure a first Women's Six Nations victory on Welsh soil in 20 years.BBC News - Top stories -
Creighton survives 2OT battle to end Ducks' run
Third-seeded Creighton scored the first 15 points of the second overtime to finally put away No. 11 seed Oregon and reach the Sweet 16.ESPN - Sports -
Scotland survive late scare to beat Wales
Watch highlights as Wales miss a late conversion to level the match as Scotland hold on for their first Women's Six Nations victory on Welsh soil in 20 years.BBC News - Top stories -
Paramount releases Ark: Survival Evolved animated series
The ARK: Survival franchise joins the ranks of games getting screen adaptations with the launch of ARK: The Animated Series.VentureBeat - Tech -
The Science of Crypto Forensics Survives a Court Battle—for Now
A jury convicted Roman Sterlingov of money laundering this month. His defense team says it will appeal, saying the crypto-tracing technique at the heart of the case is “pseudoscience.”Wired - Tech -
Teams that will shape the Draft: Chicago, Washington, New England hold keys to QBs
To help kick off our 'Teams that will shape the Draft' series on the pod, Bleacher Report's QB wizard Derrik Klassen joins Matt Harmon to breakdown the teams that hold the top three pick. The pair dive into the state of the franchise for the ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Here's the Chicago Cubs Opening Day lineup against the Rangers
The Chicago Cubs announced their lineup for their Opening Day matchup against the Rangers. Here’s how they’ll take the field and line them up to bat. Ian Happ will lead off the batting order. He’s held down the lead-off spot 91 times in 836 career ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Chicago plans to move migrants to other shelters and reopen park buildings for the summer
Chicago plans to close five shelters for migrants in the coming weeksABC News - Top stories -
Albanian prosecutors order arrest of tourist town mayor for alleged corruption
Albanian prosecutors say they have ordered the arrest of the mayor of a seaside tourist town in the country’s south on corruption chargesABC News - World -
‘It’s not going to be a landslide’: how will Sadiq Khan fare in the battle to be London mayor?
Khan has long been considered a shoo-in for a third term as mayor. But in a city undergoing huge change, unease is setting in among his team. At a youth club in Brixton, Sadiq Khan shoots some pool with a group of teenagers. He listens to some ...The Guardian - World -
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Focuses on Homeless Camps in First Year
More than a year into her term, Mayor Karen Bass has cleared encampments and moved thousands of people into motels. What happens next is unclear.The New York Times - Top stories -
Ecuador's youngest mayor and her adviser found shot to death
Brigitte Garcia, the 27-year-old mayor of coastal San Vicente, was found dead along with the municipality's communications director, Jairo Loor.CBS News - World -
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on bridge collapse: "Focus is on the search and rescue"
Two people have been rescued and a search is ongoing after a cargo ship struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joined CBS News to talk about the situation.CBS News - Top stories -
Mayor Eric Adams Grapples With Two Shocking Acts of Violence
The killing of a police officer and a fatal push on the subway underscore the challenges that Mr. Adams faces as he tries to improve public safety.The New York Times - Top stories -
Baltimore mayor calls bridge collapse an 'unthinkable tragedy' as city looks to rebuild
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott (D) called the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge a "devastating tragedy" on Wednesday morning, pledging support for the families of the victims presumed dead. "This is an unthinkable tragedy," Scott said. "And ...The Hill - Politics -
Baltimore mayor says critics 'don't have the courage to say the N-word'
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott (D) has accused his critics of racism after many labeled him the “DEI mayor” following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this week. The collapse occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning after ...The Hill - Politics -
New York Will Test Gun-Detecting Technology in Subway, Mayor Adams Says
In the wake of a deadly attack in the system earlier this week, New York officials are searching for ways to make subway riders feel safer.The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
Former mayor picked as GOP nominee to replace Ken Buck
Former Parker Mayor Greg Lopez was selected as the Colorado Republican nominee to replace Congressman Ken Buck (R-Colo.). Lopez will be on the June 25 special election ballot to fill in the rest of the Buck’s term. Lopez, a former 2018 and 2022 ...The Hill - Politics -
Instagram moves to limit political content
Instagram has moved to limit political content, with users now having to go into their settings on the app to turn the limiting feature off. Users of the popular social media platform now have to go into their settings under “[c]ontent ...The Hill - Politics -
Is now the time Palestinian politics can start afresh?
With many challenges ahead, the future of Palestinian leadership is yet to be decided, writes Lucy Williamson.BBC News - Top stories -
The importance of dynamic tension in political theory
I see myself as occupying a space at the intersection of three great thinkers — Aquinas, Gramsci and Burke — who provide the foundational pillars upon which my current political thinking rests.The Hill - Politics -
How disinformation is reshaping political campaigns
The rampant growth of disinformation is creating an ever-evolving problem for politicians. A new book called "The Lie Detectives" seeks to understand the players fighting against the issue, and what they're trying to teach political campaigns. ...CBS News - Top stories -
Stocks Finish Lower, Led by Nasdaq
U.S. stocks finished lower, with the S&P 500 creeping further from its recent record highs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
S&P 500 Surges to Start the Year
The S&P 500, rising 10 percent, set the pace as investors looked forward to interest rate cuts.The New York Times - Top stories