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Humza Yousaf faces vote of no confidence after ending power sharing with Scottish Greens – UK politics live
First minister says deal ‘has served its purpose’ and is no longer providing stability in parliament . Humza Yousaf, the SNP leader and Scottish first minister, is holding a press conference now.. He says he has been in the post for little more ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Congress could finally take a stand on crypto
A U.S. stablecoin bill could come into focus in May that aims to create a new regulatory framework for digital assetsMarketWatch - Business -
Spanish PM considers resigning, blaming political ‘harassment’ of wife
Pedro Sánchez halts public duties, hitting out at opponents after court launches inquiry into alleged corruption by Begoña Gómez. Q&A: why is Sánchez considering resigning from office?. Spain’s socialist prime minister has cancelled his public ...The Guardian - World -
Malala Yousafzai confirms support for Palestine after backlash over musical with Hillary Clinton
Activist Malala Yousafzai confirmed her support for Palestine in a post online after receiving backlash over a report she collaborated with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on a musical. “I have and will continue to condemn the Israeli ...The Hill - Politics -
What’s in a name? Trump’s legal team faces an unusual balancing act: From the Politics Desk
Donald Trump's legal team in his New York criminal hush money trial faces a balancing act as they portray him as a former president and a normal guy.NBC News - Top stories -
What’s in a name? Trump’s legal team faces an unusual balancing act: From the Politics Desk
Donald Trump's legal team in his New York criminal hush money trial faces a balancing act as they portray him as a former president and a normal guy.NBC News - Politics -
Warning SEN children face 'cliff edge' after school
Caleb White is one of many children who face a 'bleak' future when they leave school, says his mum.BBC News - Top stories -
Scottish leader faces battle for survival after ending power-sharing deal over climate change clash
Scotland’s leader is facing a potential battle for survival after ending a three-year power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Green Party following a clash over climate change policiesABC News - World - Climate -
Panthers' Sam Bennett out 'at least a week' after taking shot off his hand in Game 2 vs. Lightning
Bennett recorded a goal and an assist before leaving the game.CBS Sports - Sports -
Embracer's Name Is Going Away, CEO Denies It's Due To Backlash And Controversy
Video game giant Embracer won't have that name for much longer. As part of the company's recent announcement that it's splitting into three distinct companies, the Swedish giant also confirmed that the name Embracer is going away.. Current ...GameSpot - Tech -
The Politics of Ukraine Are Changing
Nine more Senate Republicans reject the isolationist temptation.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Johnson: Republicans ‘don’t have a functioning majority’ in the House
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) joined Jesse Watters Wednesday to discuss the massive foreign aid package that recently passed both chambers, and the difficulties Republicans have faced getting immigration-related reforms passed with a Democratic ...The Hill - Politics - Republican Party -
Molson Coors’ gains from the Bud Light boycott have run their course, analysts say
When a conservative-led boycott hit Bud Light’s sales last year, light-beer rival Molson Coors Beverage Co. was among the brewers whose sales increased. But it appears those gains are quickly coming to an end, Citi analysts said Wednesday.MarketWatch - Business -
The National Enquirer’s Parent Company Struggles To Find A Buyer
The parent company for The Enquirer, the tabloid now famous for its ties to former President Donald J. Trump, has tried repeatedly to sell the publication. It hasn’t been easy.The New York Times - Business -
Columbia’s ‘Gaza encampment’ becomes centre of US stand-off
Anti-Israel slogans echo across Ivy League quad as protests spread across the countryFinancial Times - Business -
How TikTok Rivals Stand to Benefit From U.S. Ban
Billions of dollars in ad revenue—and many highly engaged users—hang in the balance after President Biden signed a bill forcing app sale.The Wall Street Journal - World - Tiktok -
How TikTok Rivals Stand to Benefit From U.S. Ban
Billions of dollars in ad revenue—and many highly engaged users—hang in the balance after President Biden signed a bill forcing app sale.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Tiktok -
David Pecker back on the stand testifies about 'catch-and-kill' payouts
Pecker, a former publisher of the National Enquirer, testified Tuesday about how the tabloid fabricated stories to help Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.NBC News - Top stories -
Oracle's Larry Ellison says planned Nashville campus will be company's 'world headquarters'
Oracle Corp. Chairman Larry Ellison says the business software giant’s planned campus in Nashville, Tennessee, will serve as its world headquarters and place it in a city that's a center of the health care industryABC News - Tech -
IBM’s stock heads toward its worst day since 2021 after earnings
IBM’s earnings showed continued AI momentum, though overall revenue came in a bit light.MarketWatch - Business -
Meta stock plunges 15% as company plans to invest heavliy in artificial intelligence
Meta shares plunged more than 15% in extended trading on Wednesday after the company issued a light forecast, which overshadowed better-than-expected first-quarter results.NBC News - Top stories -
Stocks Fall After GDP, Inflation Data
Stocks fell sharply after data showed the U.S. economy slowed in the first quarter. Nasdaq posted the biggest losses as Meta dragged down the wider tech sector.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Tesla’s Earnings Highlight the Company’s Biggest Problem. It’s a Cautionary Tale for Every Leader
Be careful making promises you might not be able to keep.Inc. - Business -
Altria’s earnings top estimates and tobacco company reaffirms full-year guidance
Altria Group Inc. matched profit estimates for the first quarter, while revenue net of excise taxes squeezed a small beat and the company backed its full-year guidance, reiterating its stance that there will be limited impact from enforcement ...MarketWatch - Business -
Airlines must pay you back for flight cancellations, major delays. How much will you get under new rule?
Airlines will soon be required to give you money back if they cancel your flight, delay you, make major changes to the itinerary, or don't deliver your checked bags on time.The Hill - Politics -
Orioles hold off Angels by throwing out base stealer. Trout becomes 1st in majors to reach 10 homers
Baltimore’s Gunnar Henderson continued his hot streak at the plate against the Los Angeles AngelsABC News - Sports - MLB -
Russia-Ukraine war live: ‘mortal’ Europe needs stronger defence, says French president
Emmanuel Macron says Europe faces existential threat from Russian aggression and calls on continent to adopt ‘credible’ defence strategy. Russia has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms ...The Guardian - World - France -
Third man is detained in a major bribery case that involves Russia's deputy defense minister
Moscow's court service says a third man has been detained in a major bribery case involving one of Russian's most senior defense officialsABC News - World - Russia -
Pro-Palestinian campus protests roil political debate in Washington
College students demonstrating their support for Palestinians on campuses across the country are shaking up the political debate on Capitol Hill, pitting Israel’s closest allies in both parties against more liberal Democrats siding with the ...The Hill - Politics -
Cole tweaks earmark guidelines to curb GOP political headaches
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MLA who quit was facing standards investigation
Alliance MLA Patrick Brown failed to attend the standards investigation committee hearing on Wednesday.BBC News - Top stories -
The options facing US Supreme Court on Trump immunity
The top court will hear arguments on Thursday in a case that could redefine presidential power.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Europe faces ‘mortal’ threat, says Macron
French president calls for massive investment push and EU reforms in second Sorbonne speechFinancial Times - World - Europe -
Europe faces ‘mortal’ threat, says Macron
French president calls for huge investment push and EU reforms in Sorbonne speechFinancial Times - Business - Europe -
2024 NHL Playoffs bracket: Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, standings, games, TV channels, times
The 2024 NHL postseason continues on Monday nightCBS Sports - Sports - NHL -
Texans VP Hannah McNair takes shots at Titans
Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk surely knew the reaction she would get in Houston when she chose to have her team wear the throwback Oilers uniforms against the Texans last season.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Now It's Up to Europe to Take the Lead in Ukraine
Continental security can no longer be outsourced to the U.S., which may soon have other wars to fight.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Schneider Electric in Talks to Take Control of Bentley Systems
A deal would merge Schneider’s software business with publicly traded Bentley.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
The EU will probe whether China is unfairly denying companies access to its medical devices market
The European Union says it will investigate whether China is using unfair methods to deprive companies in Europe of access to its market for medical devicesABC News - Health - China -
Meta loses $200 billion in value as Zuckerberg focuses earnings call on all the ways company bleeds cash
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg spooked investors on the company's quarterly earnings call Wednesday.CNBC - Business