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Bridge between Galveston and Pelican Island remains closed after barge crash
The bridge connecting Galveston, Texas, to Pelican Island remains closed after a barge crashed into a pillar supporting the span, causing it to partially collapseABC News - Top stories -
The quiet Japanese island paradise on the frontline of growing Taiwan-China tensions
Yonaguni is a tourist hotspot – but its location just 100km from Taiwan means residents must wrestle with the creeping militarisation of their home. In the minds of many Japanese people, Yonaguni is a sleepy paradise of crystal-clear sea and ...The Guardian - World - China -
Long Island by Colm Tóibín review – the sequel to Brooklyn is a masterclass in subtlety and intelligence
This follow-up, set 20 years on, kicks off with a marriage in crisis and skilfully conveys how blind we are to our own motivations. The great thing about writing a sequel is that you can go straight in with the action, and no need to worry about ...The Guardian - World -
As it happened: William Lai sworn in as Taiwan's new president
William Lai faces an aggressive Beijing, a divided parliament and a disgruntled youth in his first term.BBC News - Top stories -
Taiwan’s President Vows to Keep Island Safe Amid Chinese Pressure
President Lai Ching-te has pledged to stay on his predecessor’s narrow path of resisting Beijing without provoking it. It won’t be easy.The New York Times - World -
Investigators return to Long Island home of Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect
Police vehicles were seen outside Rex Heuermann's single-family home.ABC News - Top stories -
Ray Dalio believes there’s a 35% or even 40% chance of a civil war in the U.S.
Hedge-fund billionaire can foresee people moving to states that align with their political views while refusing to abide by rules made by federal authorities whose politics they disagree with.MarketWatch - Business -
On Her Second Chance to Swipe, She ‘Finally Got It Right’
Alexandra Voyatzakis was initially reluctant to connect with Pontus Henriksson, but a few months later, when she had the opportunity again, she took it.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Billionaire investor sees 1 in 3 chance of civil war
Ray Dalio, the billionaire investor and founder of hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, said he sees a growing likelihood that the United States will plunge into a civil war. In an interview with Financial Times, Dalio, 74, detailed his research in ...The Hill - Politics -
How a chance encounter with Steve Austin set Kevin Owens on a path to WWE
'Stone Cold' and KO's careers are now intertwined but the seeds were planted before Owens became a WWE superstarCBS Sports - Sports -
Economics adds up for Dante delight but Derby picture left murkier than ever
Winner may be favourite if switched to run at EpsomColt pulled out as trainer fears would not act on trackThe Dante Stakes, the last recognised Derby trial before the Classic on 1 June, had the emphatic winner that everyone had turned up hoping to ...The Guardian - World -
Preakness is up next for Brian Hernandez after winning the Derby with a perfect trip on Mystik Dan
Brian Hernandez Jr. knew he’d need a perfect trip to win the Kentucky Derby aboard Mystik DanABC News - Sports -
What's News: World-Wide
What’s News: World-WideThe Wall Street Journal - World -
What's News: World-Wide
What’s News: World-WideThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Ederson ruled out for title decider, FA Cup final
Ederson will miss Manchester City's final Premier League game of the season and the FA Cup final, the club confirmed on Thursday.ESPN - Sports -
After Surviving Infamy, the Rangers Look Like Stanley Cup Contenders
New York could have been the fifth team in N.H.L. playoff history to blow a 3-0 series lead. Instead, it passed its biggest test.The New York Times - Sports - NHL -
Juventus sack Allegri days after cup final antics
Massimiliano Allegri has been sacked by Juventus, the club announced Friday, two days after they beat Atalanta in the Coppa Italia final.ESPN - Sports -
NASCAR Cup, Truck Friday schedule at North Wilkesboro Speedway
Craftsman Truck Series teams compete at North Wilkesboro Speedway for the fourth time.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NASCAR -
Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, game previews for the NHL's postseason
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Explore the full results, and coverage on each team.ESPN - Sports - NHL -
The Breakdown | Dupont, Lowe and other stars align for dazzling Champions Cup final
Big is not always beautiful but no European clubs currently have the talent and pulling power of Leinster and Toulouse. Occasionally in sport the planets align. The two best golfers in the world teeing off together in the final round of an Open ...The Guardian - World -
Fans urged to take separate routes for FA Cup final
Manchester City and Manchester United supporters have been given separate suggested routes to follow.BBC News - Top stories -
Teacher guilty of sex with two boys
Rebecca Joynes is told to expect to go to jail after being convicted by jury.BBC News - Top stories -
Russia and Ukraine: two economies at war
Government reshuffle underlines Putin’s militarisation effort as Kyiv fights on with western supportFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
Bob Menendez reveals wife Nadine is battling breast cancer, will undergo mastectomy
Nadine Menendez, the wife of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, is battling breast cancer, the senator revealed in a statement Thursday.ABC News - Top stories -
Tokyo battles surge of destructive raccoons that went from pet to pest
Hotline set up in Japan’s capital to report sightings of raccoons, which became popular as pets after success of 1970s TV anime series. Having won the battle to tackle Tokyo’s population of giant, ravenous crows, the city’s authorities are now ...The Guardian - World -
Max Verstappen battles back to claim Emilia-Romagna F1 GP pole
World champion equals Senna record of eight straight polesOscar Piastri demoted to fifth so Lando Norris second on gridMax Verstappen pulled off a comeback he believed was his best for more than five years to claim pole position for the ...The Guardian - World -
Title battle, Europe, Klopp's farewell - what to look out for on final day
As well as the title race, there are other things to be decided on the final day of the Premier League season.BBC News - Top stories -
Why US law firms outgun City rivals in battle over pay
Rates for newly qualified lawyers have become a proxy for firm qualityFinancial Times - Business -
70 years after Brown, we’re fighting the same battles over again
This is a good time to remind ourselves how much Brown changed this country, and how much we don’t want to backslide.The Hill - Politics -
Watch A Real Fortnite Battle Bus get Demolished By A Monster Truck
Monster trucks, the apex predators of motorsport, have left an untold path of destruction over the decades. Now, the unstoppable brutes have added a fresh victim to their list as not even Fortnite's famed battle bus could withstand the crushing ...GameSpot - Tech -
LIVE Transfer Talk: Arsenal eye strikers Isak, Brobbey
Arsenal are in the market for a striker and Newcastle' Alexander Isak and Ajax' Brian Brobbey have been linked. Transfer Talk has the latest.ESPN - Sports -
France Bans TikTok in Island Territory After Pro-Independence Protests Turn Violent
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Lai Ching-te is inaugurated as Taiwan's president in a transition that is likely to bolster island's ties with the U.S.
Lai Ching-te is inaugurated as Taiwan's president in a transition that is likely to bolster island's ties with the U.S.ABC News - World -
‘Moai designs are getting lost’: extreme weather chips away at Easter Island statues
Experts call for conservation action as the features on Rapa Nui’s famous monoliths are eroded by fire and rain. The Ahu Tahai moai, on the east side of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, is an impressive 4.5 metres high. Carved from a soft ...The Guardian - World -
How the Cockroach Took Over the World
A genetic analysis of the German cockroach explained its rise in southern Asia millenniums ago, and how it eventually turned up in your kitchen.The New York Times - World -
Why the World's Leaders Are Getting Older
More than half the world’s population has a leader over age 70. WSJ breaks down the data on why politicians are increasingly older than their constituents—and what it means for policies and political engagement.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Indispensable nation: the world needs the US
Three imperatives are in order if the U.S. is to eliminate our friends' fear and dash the our rivals' hopes about a voluntary U.S. departure from global leadership, and if we are to build the strong alliances needed for freedom to prevail in the ...The Hill - Politics -
Trump says 'good chance' he will announce VP pick at GOP convention in July
Former President Trump has said there’s a “good chance” he’ll announce his running mate at the Republican national convention in July. “What are the chances you will announce your vice president pick while in Milwaukee, at the convention?” Scripps ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Chances of Cyprus peace talks restart look dimmer as Turkish Cypriot leader sees no common ground
Chances of restarting formal talks to mend Cyprus’ decades-long ethnic division appeared dimmer as the leader of the breakaway Turkish Cypriots told a U.N. envoy that he saw no common ground with Greek Cypriots for a return to negotiationsABC News - World -
May 17 is your last chance to claim your 2020 tax refund — the median payment is $932, IRS says
There is no late filing penalty if you're owed a tax refund. Roughly 940,000 taxpayers could surrender their 2020 refund payment if they don't file by May 17.CNBC - Business