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Head of Vietnam's parliament resigns amid corruption probe
Vietnamese state media outlet VN Express reports that the head of Vietnam’s Parliament, Vuong Dinh Hue, has resignedABC News - World -
Head of Vietnam's parliament resigns amid corruption probe
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Watch Fair’s Welcome Grows Even Bigger
This year Watches and Wonders Geneva added a third public day — and here are some of the new timepieces visitors have been seeing.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Heat let it fly, torch Celts from deep in G2 upset
Miami caught fire Wednesday night by hitting a playoff franchise-record 23 3-pointers to even the series at 1-1.ESPN - Sports -
South Africa marks 30 years since apartheid amid growing discontent
Polls predict ANC likely to lose parliamentary majority, due to high unemployment and wealth inequality. South Africa marked 30 years since the end of apartheid and the birth of its democracy with a ceremony in the capital that included a 21-gun ...The Guardian - World -
Miami is 'ground zero' for climate risk. People are moving to the area and building there anyway
Miami is undergoing a boom despite a high vulnerability to sea level rise, floods and more intense storms. Residents may face financial hardship.CNBC - Business - Climate -
There's a new No. 1 U.S. airline—it's not Delta
WalletHub compared the nine largest U.S. airlines, plus one regional carrier, across three major categories.CNBC - Business -
2024 NFL Draft grades: Kansas City Chiefs get even richer with one of the best hauls this year
Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Chiefs' 2024 draft.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Veteran Salute: Transporting every type of supply in Vietnam
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Emergency exit slide falls off Delta flight
A Delta Air Lines flight en route to Los Angeles was forced to circle back to New York's JFK International Airport Friday morning after it dropped an emergency exit slide.CBS News - Top stories -
BHP move to buy Anglo American threatens to hasten City exodus
Offer of £31bn could create world’s biggest copper miner but attracts criticism from South African minister. . The Australian mining company BHP has set out plans for a £31bn takeover of rival Anglo-American in a deal that threatens to hasten the ...The Guardian - World -
Resignation of Vietnam’s Parliament Chief Stirs Fresh Political Chaos
Vuong Dinh Hue’s departure comes amid a growing anticorruption push and weeks after Vietnam’s president resigned.The New York Times - World -
Texas Vietnam War veterans make emotional journey to D.C.
For several dozen Vietnam War veterans from Texas, a journey to visit memorials in Washington, D.C., saw five decades of emotion slowly begin to surface. Doug Dunbar has more.CBS News - Top stories -
The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies
The FT’s fifth annual ranking of the region’s businesses by revenue growth. Plus: outsourcers tap into remote work boom; Shopify targets more growth from bigger clients; Brazil’s alternative to electric vehicles; and Vertex Pharmaceutical’s ...Financial Times - World -
South Korea's Economy Posts Stronger-Than-Expected First-Quarter Growth
Asia’s fourth-largest economy expanded 3.4% in the first quarter on improving private consumption, construction increases and steady exports.The Wall Street Journal - World - South Korea -
Harley-Davidson’s stock skids as global motorcycle shipments fall
The motorcycle icon beat analyst estimates, but its shares fell 15.4%.MarketWatch - Business -
Macron, Battling Far Right at Home, Pushes for Stronger E.U.
In a major speech, France’s president returned to a familiar theme, warning that “Our Europe is mortal” if it does not become more self-sufficient.The New York Times - World -
Macron, Battling Far Right at Home, Pushes for Stronger E.U.
In a major speech, France’s president returned to a familiar theme, warning that “Our Europe is mortal” if it does not become more self-sufficient.The New York Times - Top stories -
Utah welcomes new NHL franchise to town with an event at the Delta Center
Utah's hockey franchise will begin play in the 2024-25 seasonCBS Sports - Sports - NHL -
Delta plane's emergency slide falls off during flight
An emergency slide separated from a Delta plane not long after takeoff from New York City, forcing the pilots to return to the airport, officials said.ABC News - Top stories -
Delta Flight Loses Emergency Slide After Takeoff From J.F.K.
The plane had taken off from Kennedy International Airport when crew members noticed problems near its right wing, Delta said. What became of the slide is unknown.The New York Times - Business -
In a Memo to Employees, Delta’s CEO Announced They Were Getting Raises. These 5 Words Stuck Out
Delta is giving out raises for the third year in a row. It's a lesson for every leader.Inc. - Business -
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 -
'Europe could die,' France's Macron says as he calls for stronger defense and economic reform
President Emmanuel Macron appealed for stronger, more integrated European defenses and said the continent must not become a vassal of the United States.NBC News - Top stories -
Emergency exit slide falls off Delta flight. What the airline says happened after takeoff in NYC
An emergency exit slide "separated" from a Delta flight Friday, prompting an emergency return to New York City's John F. Kennedy Airport.CBS News - Top stories -
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Pope Francis says “negotiated peace is better than a war without end”; A tour of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican CityCBS News - Top stories -
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Supreme Court hears Trump immunity case; Art Schallock, oldest living former MLB player, turns 100CBS News - Top stories -
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More than a dozen tornadoes touch down across Texas, Oklahoma and Nebraska; High schoolers organize benefit dinner for young cancer patients and familiesCBS News - Top stories -
Europe’s Climate Leaders
This annual FT-Statista survey lists the companies that have made the most progress in cutting their carbon emissions intensity. A full report, comprising articles discussing the issues that this research raises, will follow on May 16Financial Times - World - Climate -
College encampments grow nationwide: What students are saying
Protests calling for the divestment from Israeli military operations have continued to spread on college campuses throughout the country.ABC News - Top stories -
Blinken meets with China's Xi as differences grow
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with China’s President Xi Jinping and other Beijing officials as differences between the two nations grow on a number of issues. Blinken said he outlined the U.S. worries with China, mentioning Beijing's ...The Hill - Politics - China -
Clean-Tech Fund Bets on Growing Demand for Batteries
Volta Energy Technologies raises $131 million in latest funding round, seeking to invest in ways to make energy storage cheaper as well as greener for consumers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Talk of an Immigrant ‘Invasion’ Grows in Republican Ads and Speech
Once relegated to the margins of the national debate, the word is now part of the party’s mainstream message on immigration.The New York Times - Top stories -
Third witness puts Trump's financial web in spotlight
A banker's testimony allows the court to take a deep dive into the $130,000 payment made to Stormy Daniels.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
College protests against war grow as do reports of antisemitism
Protesters nationwide are demanding that their schools divest from companies they say are enabling the Israel-Hamas war as officials say outside agitators "spew hate and antisemitism."CBS News - Top stories -
Colleges struggle with how to handle growing protests
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations that started at Columbia University over Israel's handling of the war in Gaza have spread to colleges across the country, and at some universities, protesters have been dealt with aggressively. Police arrested over ...CBS News - Top stories -
Sean Dyche’s tracksuit energy shocks weary Liverpool into submission | Will Unwin
Everton were set on closing down their rivals from the off and the tactics sapped the belief from the title challengers. It is little wonder Jürgen Klopp is running out of energy when he is having to come up with a new lineup every few days. For ...The Guardian - World -
Heat shock Celtics, Ingram's future in NO & the Knicks-Villanova connection | No Cap Room
Jake Fischer and Dan Devine recap the NBA playoff games from Wednesday night and preview Thursday night’s action.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
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 -
Chess: Gukesh, 17, shocks favourites to become youngest challenger for title
The Chennai teenager won the Candidates by just half a point and will take on China’s Ding Liren for the world crown in a 14-game series later this year. Gukesh Dommaraju became, at 17, the youngest ever Candidates winner and world championship ...The Guardian - World