Stop the Boats Does Echo the Language of the 30s – But Those Words Were English Kenan Malik
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A boat tragedy that rocked a community
Nine men died when the boat Quiet Waters sank in 1954, leaving their families devastated.BBC News - Top stories -
How pervasive is antisemitism on US campuses? A look at the language of the protests
The movement to press for an end to Israel’s war on Gaza has now found itself overshadowed by its loudest voices. The protesters who seized Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall on Tuesday swiftly unfurled a banner down the front of the storied ...The Guardian - World -
Voters Swing to Labour in English Local Elections: Key Takeaways
While the ballots were still being counted on Friday, big losses for the Conservative Party could signal a difficult general election later this year.The New York Times - World -
‘I can’t see a bright future’: under-30s on politics and voting in UK elections
Some are optimistic about a change of government after the next general election, while others are frustrated at the choices. Joshua Holmes, 29, from Barton Hill, Bristol, went out to vote in the local elections on Thursday afternoon.. “The ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Man arrested 30 years after companion's disappearance in Belgium
The woman — identified by the Brussels Times as Annie De Poortere — disappeared on November 12, 1994.CBS News - Top stories -
Minding the gap: 'It's a scandal, it's a death trap'
A passenger who fell and hurt himself getting off a train says gaps to some platforms are too big.BBC News - Top stories -
After a Breakup, Do Photos of an Ex Stay on Your Instagram?
Addressing the very 21st-century question of whether to archive or memorialize past relationships on your Instagram account.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Vanessa Williams Releases ‘Legs’ Music Video Featuring Edgy Ensembles
Vanessa Williams’s many ensembles in a music video for her new song, “Legs (Keep Dancing),” evoke her knack for portraying a diva with style.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Klopp tears into TNT Sports; Clattenburg resigns from Forest role: football news –as it happened
News from all the Premier League press conferences as the outgoing Liverpool manager fired another broadside at the TV companies, among other stories. Nottingham Forest: Nuno Espirito Santo expects his side’s Premier League relegation battle to go ...The Guardian - World -
Myanmar stops men from working abroad as war intensifies
Authorities said they would suspend accepting applications for overseas work permits.BBC News - Top stories -
Some NASA Satellites Will Soon Stop Sending Data Back to Earth
Three long-running satellites will soon be switched off, forcing scientists to figure out how to adjust their views of our changing planet.The New York Times - World - NASA -
A tornado hit an Oklahoma newsroom built in the 1920s. The damage isn’t stopping the presses
SULPHUR, Okla. — When Oklahoma and national officials held a press conference Monday to discuss the scale of devastation following tornadoes two days earlier, Kathy John did what she always does: She showed up to report on it for the town’s weekly ...NBC News - Top stories -
Israeli cease-fire proposal reportedly includes 40-day stop in fighting
Hamas says it will send a delegation to Egypt for further cease-fire talks and the group's political chief says they're studying Israel's cease-fire proposal in a "positive spirit." The proposal reportedly includes a 40-day stop in fighting. CBS ...CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
A bus plunges into a rocky ravine in northern Pakistan, killing 20 people and injuring 30 others
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12:30 Report — Fewer April jobs may bode well for interest rates
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Friday! This is a weekend full of festivities: The Kentucky Derby is tomorrow, and Cinco de Mayo is on Sunday! Here’s what’s in today’s edition: The U.S. economy added far fewer jobs than expected last month. The Fed ...The Hill - Politics -
Columbus Crew, MLS' gold standard, does what Messi and Miami couldn't in Mexico
The Columbus Crew went to Mexico and flattened Monterrey to reach the CONCACAF Champions Cup final.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Mexico -
Stop trying to turn Dungeons & Dragons into a Marvel-esque cash cow – it won’t work
The way that Wizards of the Coast is treating this venerable game is totally at odds with how its players see it. The words hit players of the world’s favourite tabletop role playing game like a magic missile straight to the heart. “Dungeons & ...The Guardian - World -
Weaker-Than-Expected Payrolls Push Down Dollar
The dollar weakened, with the WSJ Dollar Index down, as April jobs report missed expectations.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘We must not stop’: potential Trump VP Ben Carson touts national abortion ban
In new book, retired neurosurgeon and former housing secretary emphasises extreme stance at odds even with Trump himself. In a new book, the retired neurosurgeon, former US housing secretary and potential Trump vice-presidential pick Ben Carson ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Financial experts told consumers to stop ‘wasting’ money eating out. They’re finally listening — and companies are rattled.
“Americans need to reprioritize their cash flow in difficult times,” according to one financial planner. “McDonald’s and Starbucks will survive.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘So inappropriate.’ Dave & Buster’s plans to allow gambling, and an Illinois lawmaker is trying to stop it.
‘I think there are some spaces and environments that are just not appropriate for gambling to be pushed on people, especially places where there are lots of children,’ says Illinois state Rep. Dan DidechMarketWatch - Business