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2024 Kentucky Derby prediction, odds, horses, contenders: Surprising picks from top horse racing insider
When is the 2024 Kentucky Derby? The annual Run for the Roses takes place Saturday, May 4 at Churchill DownsCBS Sports - Sports -
Authorities in Togo are cracking down on media and the opposition, report says ahead of election
Amnesty International says authorities in Togo have repressed the media and prevented civilians from gathering to protest peacefullyABC News - World -
Scotland first minister calls cabinet meeting amid Green deal speculation
The agenda is not known, but it follows speculation about the future of the power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens.BBC News - Top stories -
Why ‘Call Her Daddy’ Host Alex Cooper’s Dad Didn’t Walk Her Down the Aisle
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White House shuts down GOP calls to bring in National Guard for college protests
The White House punted on Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) demand for President Biden to call in the National Guard to college campuses amid mass protests over the Israel-Hamas war on Thursday. Johnson visited Columbia University on Wednesday, the ...The Hill - Politics -
Japan's Moon Lander Keeps Waking Up After It Was Supposed to Die
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Youth mobility deal risks waking sleeping Brexit dogs
Also in this week’s newsletter, new border charges threaten to push up imported food pricesFinancial Times - World -
"The Covenant of Water" author Abraham Verghese
He teaches medical students about the importance of bedside manner, but he has another calling, as author of the New York Times bestselling novel "The Covenant of Water," a multi-generational tale of a family in India experiencing love and tragedy.CBS News - Entertainment -
Watch: How runaway horses caused chaos in London
Video shows Army horses running loose through the city, colliding with vehicles and causing havoc.BBC News - Top stories -
'Too early to know' if Army horses will return to duty
Two horses are in a "serious condition" after they bolted through central London on Wednesday.BBC News - Top stories -
AP PHOTOS: Russian kids ride sticks with a horse's head in hobby horsing competition
Several dozen kids — 48 girls and one boy, from first-graders to teenagers — gathered recently at a gymnasium in northern St. Petersburg for a hobby horsing competition. The event looked exactly like a proper equestrian competition, but instead of ...ABC News - World - Russia -
AP PHOTOS: Russian kids ride sticks with a horse's head in hobby horsing competition
Several dozen kids — 48 girls and one boy, from first-graders to teenagers — gathered recently at a gymnasium in northern St. Petersburg for a hobby horsing competition. The event looked exactly like a proper equestrian competition, but instead of ...ABC News - Sports - Russia -
Slowing Down for Poetry and Time
A London exhibition by Van Cleef & Arpels will showcase heritage pieces alongside novelties introduced at the Watches and Wonders fair.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
A Megaraptor Emerges From Footprint Fossils, Study Suggests
A series of foot tracks in southeastern China points to the discovery of a giant velociraptor relative, paleontologists suggest in a new study.The New York Times - Science -
Justices Seemed Split on Emergency Abortion Access
Also, U.S. weapons are headed to Ukraine. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - Top stories - Abortion -
Horses Run Loose Through Central London in Surreal Spectacle
A number of runaway army horses galloped through London on Wednesday morning, causing alarm and injuring pedestrians. All of the animals were eventually recovered.The New York Times - World -
Julie Andrews on finding her voice again, as a children's book author
The singer and actress began a new career when she teamed with daughter Emma Walton Hamilton to write a hugely successful series of children's books. Their 35th, "Waiting in the Wings," about a troupe of theatrical ducks, is based on a true story.CBS News - Entertainment -
Brazilian authorities bury deceased migrants who drifted in African boat to the Amazon
The bodies of nine migrants found on an African boat off the northern coast of Brazil’s Amazon region have been buried in a cemetery in Belem, Para state’s capitalABC News - World -
San Francisco authorities search for former Slack CEO's teenager who is considered a runaway
Authorities in California are searching for the teenage child of former Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield.NBC News - Top stories -
Gaza Authorities Say More Bodies Were Discovered in Mass Grave
An analysis of satellite imagery and videos by the The Times found that two of three graves had been dug on a hospital’s grounds before an Israeli raid.The New York Times - World -
Gaza Authorities Say More Bodies Were Discovered in Mass Grave
An analysis of satellite imagery and videos by the The Times found that two of three graves had been dug on a hospital’s grounds before an Israeli raid.The New York Times - Top stories -
Migrants undeterred by deaths to continue Channel crossing attempts
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WATCH: Tourists flock to see Death Valley in bloom
Gorgeous fields of wildflowers are taking over California with bright yellow daisies even popping up in Death Valley, the driest and hottest place in America.ABC News - Top stories -
Iran sentences dissident rapper to death for backing protests
Rapper Toomaj Salehi has been jailed for more than a year and a half for his support of protests after Mahsa Amini's death.CBS News - World - Iran -
Iran Sentences Prominent Rapper to Death, Lawyer Says
The rapper, Toomaj Salehi, was initially arrested after releasing music in support of the 2022 protests over the death of a young woman in police custody.The New York Times - World - Iran -
New inquests 'advisable' into 15 bar bomb deaths
Victims' families fear new inquests will not be allowed due to the Troubles Legacy Act deadline.BBC News - Top stories -
Two men charged in Channel deaths investigation
Five migrants, including a child, were killed in a crush on board a boat crossing the Channel.BBC News - Top stories -
Meta tumbles 10% on weak revenue forecast and Zuckerberg's comments on spending
Meta shares tumbled on Thursday after the company issued weak revenue guidance that overshadowed its first-quarter earnings beat.CNBC - Business -
12:30 Report — Trump’s NYC, DC courtroom split-screen
{beacon} View Online 12:30 REPORT Happy Thursday! I’ve been off for only a few days and I feel like I could write an entire “We Didn’t Start the Fire” song with all of the news I missed. But anyway, here’s what’s happening *today*: The Supreme ...The Hill - Politics -
Alphabet shares jump 14% on earnings beat, first-ever dividend
Alphabet reported better-than-expected earnings on Thursday and announced its first dividend.CNBC - Business -
NFL draft 2024: Falcons shock with Penix Jr quarterback pick – live
USC’s Caleb Williams selected first overall by BearsSix quarterbacks go in the top 12 picksHigh demand and supply set to create a glut of first-round QBsSend Oliver a tweet at @OllieConnolly at or email himRoger Goodell walks out to a rousing ...The Guardian - World - NFL -
Hearn sends Crucible warning as Ronnie O’Sullivan races into first-round lead
Barry Hearn warns Sheffield over upgrading worlds venueO’Sullivan takes 8-1 lead over Jackson Page in opening matchOn the day that Barry Hearn warned that Sheffield’s days of staging the World Snooker Championship could be numbered, Ronnie ...The Guardian - World -
Meta's Costs Rise Rapidly as Zuckerberg Vows to Keep Spending on AI Arms Race
Meta Platforms reported record first-quarter sales, building on AI momentum in its ad business, although investors soured on forecasts of rising costs.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Japan’s small EV battery suppliers feel the heat in race for scale
Tokyo urges alliances to stay competitive but companies wary of giving up controlFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Russia vetos UN resolution to prevent nuclear arms race in space
Moscow described the security council resolution, which would have called on countries not to deploy weapons of mass destruction in outer space, a ‘dirty spectacle’. Russia has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling on all nations to ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Russia vetoes UN vote on stopping arms race in outer space
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Russia vetoes UN vote on stopping space arms race
The US has previously warned that Russia is trying to develop a space-based, anti-satellite weapon.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
Toyota and Nissan pair up with Tencent and Baidu for China AI arms race
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Wall Street’s Patience for a Costly A.I. Arms Race Is Waning
A sell-off in Meta’s stock after the company disclosed huge investments in the technology may be a sign of investor fears about tech giants’ spending.The New York Times - Business -
The complexities of racing an oval: it's more than just turning left
"Go fast, turn left." The cliche is well known among NASCAR crowds, and Alanis King speaks to the series' best to explain the nuances of stock car's oval racing.ESPN - Sports