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Satellite Data Reveals Sinking Risk for China’s Cities
Development and groundwater pumping are causing land subsidence and heightening the risks of sea level rise.The New York Times - World - China -
Why Don’t More People Resent Manchester City?
Out of the Champions League but on top of the Premier League, Manchester City shows that it takes more than trophies to make a villain.The New York Times - World -
Nearly half of China's major cities are sinking, researchers say
Nearly half of China’s major cities are suffering “moderate to severe” levels of subsidence, putting millions of people at risk of flooding, a study found.NBC News - Top stories - China -
San Francisco mayor announces the city will receive pandas from China
San Francisco is the latest U_S_ city preparing to receive a pair of pandas from China, in a continuation of Beijing’s famed “panda diplomacy.”ABC News - World - China -
Forbidden to Watch Films as a Child, He Now Directs Somalia’s Top Shows
Abshir Rageh had to sneak out from home to see bootleg Indian films and “Rambo” at a makeshift cinema. Now, he’s creating dramas that draw millions of online views in a country inching toward stability.The New York Times - World -
Powerful Greenland women project wins photo award
The winning images from this year's Sony World Photography Awards.BBC News - Top stories -
Sunak launches crackdown on Britain’s ‘sick note’ culture
Mental and behavioural disorders were most common cause given by doctors for ordering workers to take time offFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Sunak sets out plans to tackle 'sick note culture'
The PM wants to strip GPs of power to issue sick notes but Labour says he has run out of ideas.BBC News - Top stories -
Drake Maye to the Commanders? There was big odds shift for the 2nd pick of NFL Draft
Are the Commanders going to pick Drake Maye over Jayden Daniels?Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Usain Bolt and One of the English Soccer Season’s Strangest Photos
The Jamaican superstar was a surprise guest at Burnley FC on Wednesday — but what was he doing there?The New York Times - Sports -
Was It Racist to Take Family Photos at a Wedding Without Me and My Wife?
A reader’s wife sees bigotry in their exclusion from group photos at a nephew’s wedding, but her husband is reluctant to write off his relatives for good.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
The Papers: EU olive branch and PM targets 'sick note culture'
EU plans to offer visas to UK students and measures to tackle the UK's benefits bill lead the papers.BBC News - Top stories - European Union -
Legacy Aerospace Contractors Orbits Stall as Military Shifts to Fast-Paced Satellite Manufacturing
Smaller startups are running rings against their larger competitors as changes in drafting and awarding lucrative government contracts fill the industry's horizon.Inc. - Business -
Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City elicits opposing responses in 2 cities
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman sat next to the former Arizona Coyotes owner in a downtown Phoenix hotel meeting room, trying to put a positive spin on the funeral for a franchiseABC News - Sports -
AP PHOTOS: For the world's largest democratic exercise, one village's polling officers are all women
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New NYC Chinese-Nepali popup restaurant honors culture of the North Face region
At a new popup restaurant in New York City, Nepali spices and hand-wrapped momos highlight the traditions and culture behind the cuisine of the North Face region in the Himalayas, an area many only associate with extreme sports and puffer coats.NBC News - Top stories -
Columbia Sends In the N.Y.P.D. to Arrest Protesters in Tent City
The university president broke with a decades-long tradition and called in the police to quell the pro-Palestinian protest. The encampment was then dismantled.The New York Times - Top stories -
Isfahan - strategic Iranian city where explosions heard
The historic city, nicknamed "Nesf-e-Jahaan" or half the world, is also a centre for military industry.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Palmer wanted to leave Man City 'for two years'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Cole Palmer was asking to leave the club for two years before he eventually joined Chelsea.BBC News - Top stories -
‘Decisive player of the season’: Guardiola and City wary of Palmer
Manager says midfielder asked to leave City two seasons beforePochettino confirms Enzo Fernández is playing with a herniaPep Guardiola has described Cole Palmer as the “decisive player of the season” and said Manchester City must find a way of ...The Guardian - World -
China’s Export Dominance: What to Know
From cars to solar panels to furniture, China is using lavish bank lending and enormous investments in robotics to cement its global leadership in manufacturing.The New York Times - Business - China -
Why are American roads so dangerous?
Bad driving is probably playing a bigger role in the fatality rate than larger cars and longer journeysFinancial Times - World -
Why Jordan came to Israel’s rescue
On its face, Jordan’s high-risk decision to support Israel in repelling the hundreds of aerial vehicles that Iran fired at the Jewish State appears inconsistent with its vocal criticism of the Israeli invasion of Gaza. Amman’s long-time support of ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Why are fake plants suddenly everywhere?
At some point, perhaps when people started wanting Instagram backgrounds, we decided real plants were too demandingFinancial Times - Business -
April 18, 2024 - Iran targeted in aerial attack
Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, according to a US official.CNN - Top stories - Iran -
With Man City reeling, Arsenal and Liverpool face moment of truth in title race
Real Madrid have shown that Manchester City can be overcome, so Arsenal and Liverpool must apply the pressure to make it happen in the Premier League.ESPN - Sports - Premier League -
Pep: Palmer asked to leave Man City for 2 years
Cole Palmer tried to leave Manchester City "for two seasons" before joining Chelsea, according to Pep Guardiola.ESPN - Sports -
LOOK: Mets pay tribute to 'concrete jungle' with new City Connect uniforms
The Mets are ditching their classic orange and blue look with their new jerseysCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Manchester City face Chelsea with no time to dwell on Madrid heartache
Treble winners turn their focus to becoming the first English men’s club to claim a double-double in FA Cup semi-final . Chelsea beware: at 5.15pm on Saturday Pep Guardiola expects Manchester City to show precisely how little sorrow they feel for ...The Guardian - World - Premier League -
Searching for a Legendary Architect's Work in Mexico City---and Finding So Much More
Some of the best trips start with a goal. Our writer set out to see the masterpieces of Mexican architect Luis Barragán—and ended up eating ant-larvae tacos, taking a tour in a vintage VW van and scoring an invite to an artsy party.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Man City's Haaland a doubt for FA Cup semi-final
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is a doubt for his side's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea on Saturday.BBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
Pass or Fail: The New York Mets' 2024 City Connect uniforms
The Mets are one of eight teams debuting City Connect uniforms this season.Yahoo Sports - Sports - New York -
China Orders Apple to Remove Popular Messaging Apps
WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram among apps cut from iPhone app store to comply with censorship demand.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - China -
San Francisco getting pandas from China
San Francisco is going to be the next U.S. city to receive a pair of pandas from China as part of the “panda diplomacy” program between Washington and Beijing. San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Friday that the San Francisco Zoo has been ...The Hill - Politics - China -
Why a deluge of Chinese-made drugs is hard to curb
Thousands of Chinese companies are making synthetic opioids and shipping them around the world.BBC News - Top stories -
What Is the Bitcoin Halving and Why You Should Care
Fewer Bitcoins mined each day means a reduced supply, and, potentially an increased price.Inc. - Business - Crypto -
Why have Israel and Iran attacked each other?
The long-running shadow war between the two countries has come into the open.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Here’s why Trump will reject a flat tax
A flat tax rate is one of those ideas that sounds great until you think about it.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
Sudan is in need — why is the world silent yet again?
Why are Sudanese lives seemingly unworthy of attention?The Hill - Politics -
Top Female Founders on Why Women Are Good for Business
From inhabiting leadership roles to thinking critically and with empathy, women's unique skillset can't be underestimated.Inc. - Business