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Senators propose AI safeguards, NTSB reports ship failures before Key Bridge crash and Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut
Get caught up on this morning’s news: Senators propose AI safeguards, Cohen’s testimony continues and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
4 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Trump trial updates: Michael Cohen faces cross-examination on 2nd day of testimony
The former president’s criminal hush money trial resumes Tuesday in Manhattan, where his former lawyer and so-called fixer is expected to take the stand for the second straight day.
1 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
New Yahoo News/YouGov poll: With Trump's trial underway, most Americans now believe he falsified records to hide hush money payment
The survey also shows a dip in the former president’s favorable rating — from 45% in March to 41% today.
4 min read - CelebrityYahoo Life
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models share how they prepare to pose in bikinis — and it doesn't include dieting
Women share how they prepared to be featured in the brand's 60th anniversary issue.
4 min read - CelebrityYahoo Life
Gayle King is on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit at 69. Why it matters.
Why the iconic magazine is featuring stars like King, Martha Stewart, Maye Musk and others.
4 min read - ScienceMiami Herald
‘Large’ sea creature — with ‘blade-like’ claws — discovered as new species. See it
Scientists found the spiny animal while aboard a submersible in the South China Sea.
2 min read - OpinionSalon
Republicans ready for a Trump loss
This time, Trump has the GOP bought in earlier on his Big Lie
7 min read - CelebrityBBC
King Charles hands over military role to William
The King carries out a symbolic handing over of the baton to his eldest son.
2 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
2024 election: Your guide to all the key primaries, debates and what happens next
Up next: Alaska and Wyoming, which are holding Democratic primaries on April 13, followed by Puerto Rico's Republican primary on April 21.
6 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
2024 election primaries: Biden, Trump delegate tracker and updated results
Visual presentation of the 2024 primary election schedule, results in each state and the latest delegate counts for each candidate.
1 min read - PoliticsBBC
Biden and Trump agree to June and September presidential debates
There will be no live audience at June's Atlanta event, which will mark the pair's first on-stage clash in four years.
3 min read - PoliticsSalon
Sarah Elfreth, backed by Republican and pro-Israel donors, defeats former police officer Harry Dunn
The 35-year old state senator is expected to easily win a congressional seat in her deep-blue Maryland district
2 min read - WorldBBC
The illicit trade with China fuelling Mozambique's insurgency
Illegal shipments of rosewood continue and some of the profit ends up with jihadists, research says.
9 min read - USBBC
Two men charged after £350k drugs seizure
The men are charged with possession with intent to supply class A drugs, officers say.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Police officer bitten and five others injured at pro-Palestinian demo
A protest was staged outside the Glasgow factory of Thales which is involved in producing parts for Israeli drones.
3 min read - CelebrityBBC
Dolly Parton says she has Welsh ancestry
Dolly Parton has traced her ancestry to the Welsh valleys for a TV show, according to reports.
2 min read - USBBC
Margin notes by poet Milton found in library book
Cambridge University confirms the handwriting is that of the Paradise Lost poet, John Milton.
3 min read - WorldBBC
Victoria state parliament bans keffiyeh scarves
Victoria’s parliament on Wednesday became one of the few in the world to ban MPs from wearing the keffiyeh
2 min read - WorldBBC
Further arrests over reports of armed group
A total of seven men have been arrested after armed police were deployed on Sunday.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Six-year-old's campaign to stop people littering
Miri made a poster and also wrote to the BBC asking for help to stop people littering.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Plan to ban sex education for children under nine
New guidance for schools in England is expected to be set out on Thursday.
6 min read - WorldBBC
Untreated sewage illegally pumped into Windermere
Millions of litres of raw sewage were pumped into one of England's most famous lakes after a fault.
5 min read - WorldBBC
Wiltshire's oldest resident celebrates 110th birthday
Anne Baker celebrated her 110th birthday on Tuesday surrounded by her family.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Ukraine war: Blinken says US 'rushing' weapons to the front lines
Blinken announces $2bn to speed up deliveries to the battlefield in face of Russian advances.
2 min read - SportsBBC
Dyche has 're-established fortress Goodison mentality'
Goodison Park was a different place on Saturday. Sheffield United were already relegated and Everton already safe, but there remains genuine fear for the fans that they are never too far away for another negative, doom-laden story. Everton are confident that despite their current financial problems, as well as their longstanding ownership uncertainty, they will avoid having to go into administration and avoid another points deduction that could have had devastating consequences.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Cause of 'hundreds' of dead fish still unknown
The Environment Agency said it found no pollution but any contaminant may have moved on.
1 min read - USFox News
SC pastor's wife Mica Miller told police she was being tracked before her suicide: docs
South Carolina police reports reveal three separate incidents of GPS trackers allegedly place on Mica Miller's vehicles between March and April. Miller died by suicide on April 27.
6 min read - SportsBBC
Gallacher omission an 'eyebrow-raiser'
The Celtic forward has not been selected for the upcoming matches against Israel in the Scots' Euro 2025 qualifying campaign. Martinez Losa noted on Wednesday she was "part of the group of players considered". If Celtic get the job done and wrap up their maiden SWPL title, Gallacher's name will surely be in the spotlight again.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Biden plans to send $1bn arms shipment to Israel
The weapons transfer comes as Israeli tanks were spotted advancing deeper into residential areas of Rafah.
3 min read - PoliticsSalon
Trump accepts Biden debate challenge, setting up a June showdown
The Biden campaign has proposed that each speaker's microphone be cut off after their time to speak is over
2 min read - WorldBBC
Post Office exec regrets 'malcontents' comment
Patrick Bourke said he now regretted describing sub-postmasters as self-indulgent "malcontents".
4 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
What is OnlyFans?
OnlyFans is a platform that allows users to publish content behind a paywall. It's popular among adult-content creators.
7 min read - SportsBBC
'I'd rather be going into it with someone like Emery'
Former Aston Villa right-back Kenny Swain believes the club have set the standard for themselves and they need to continue to push on following their Champions League qualification. Swain won the European Cup with Villa in 1982 and next season will be the first time the club has played in Europe's elite competition since 1983. Swain said: "When others look at the history of English clubs there's only six who have won it - and I played for three of them."
2 min read - SportsBBC
Villa captain Corsie signs contract extension
Aston Villa captain Rachel Corsie has signed a contract extension with the Women's Super League club.
1 min read - SportsBBC
Davis and O'Brien extend Leigh contracts
Leigh Leopards' Matty Davis signs a two-year contract extension while Gareth O'Brien signs a new one-year deal.
1 min read - SportsBBC
National League news - May
Follow the latest news stories from the National League, including transfers and selected contract announcements.
4 min read - SportsBBC
'Shocking decision' for Arsenal to let Miedema go - White
Arsenal's decision not to renew Vivianne Miedema's contract is "absolutely shocking", according to former Gunners forward Ellen White.
3 min read - PoliticsINSIDER
Biden trolls Trump as the two agree to debate in June
Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump accepted CNN's proposal of a June 27th debate.
3 min read - WorldBBC
China-Russia relations: What is Xi Jinping prepared to pay for Putin’s war?
China is a vital ally, but Mr Xi is facing increasing pressure to distance himself from his "dear friend".
7 min read - USSalon
Mark Robinson said Obama was "cousins" with ISIS, falsely blamed Muslims for burning down Notre Dame
Robinson, North Carolina's lieutenant governor, frequently posted Islamophobic and homophobic content on Facebook
5 min read - WorldBBC
Woman in court over death of mobility scooter user
Kimberley Ann Hawkins has been charged with the manslaughter of 63-year-old Neil Shadwick in Stroud.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Boil water warning after parasite found
Health bosses confirm 22 cases of a diarrhoea-type illness in south Devon.
5 min read - WorldBBC
Funeral for security guard killed in Gaza
James Kirby, from Bristol, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza on 1 April.
3 min read - USBBC
Head teacher guilty of sexually abusing four girls
Neil Foden is found guilty of 19 sexual offences against young girls.
4 min read - LifestyleBusiness Insider
Why you don't really want Big TV to bring back 'the bundle' for your streaming services like Hulu, Max, and Netflix
Too many people are pining for the good ol' days of the cable TV bundle. It was awful when we had it, and we shouldn't wish for it to come back.
5 min read - USBBC
Gardens to be created at Lincoln, Grantham and Boston hospitals
The first has opened at Lincoln County Hospital, with Boston and Grantham hospital next in line.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Bridlington kept off top beach list again
Other East Yorkshire beaches in Withernsea and Hornsea have received Blue Flag awards.
2 min read - WorldBBC
City's floating bus stops 'dangerous', says RNIB
Charities fear cyclists will hit visually impaired people who are getting off buses at the new stops.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Slovak PM Robert Fico shot and wounded
Robert Fico was attacked outside a cultural centre in the town of Handlova, and a suspect was detained.
3 min read - LifestyleBBC
Festivals planned as part of Derby's promise to young people
The Derby Promise is launched to "support every young person in the city to live their best life".
2 min read