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Severe weather expected across U.S., Israeli military calls for immediate Rafah evacuations and NBA conference semifinals begin
Get caught up on this morning’s news: Severe weather expected across U.S., Rafah evacuations and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
4 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 - WorldBBC
CoppaFeel! founder Kris Hallenga dies aged 38 from breast cancer
Her diagnosis 15 years ago prompted her to campaign for more awareness of breast cancer in the young.
3 min read - WorldBBC
Station transformation work to start within weeks
The improvements on Station Road in Stoke-on-Trent will start on 20 May, the city council says.
2 min read - USBBC
Columbia University cancels main graduation amid protests
The Ivy League school says it will hold smaller celebrations to focus on "keeping them safe".
1 min read - SportsBBC
Irwin tops BSB standings after second Oulton win
Glenn Irwin moves to the top of the British Superbike standings by earning his second win of the bank holiday weekend meeting at Oulton Park.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Chad presidential vote set to end military rule
The country is set to become the first of Africa's current junta-led states to move to democratic rule.
4 min read - SportsBBC
Bell-Drummond steers Kent to Old Trafford win
Daniel Bell-Drummond makes an unbeaten 79 as Kent complete a seven-wicket County Championship victory over Lancashire at Old Trafford.
2 min read - USMiami Herald
Body found in home of man accused of trying to shoot pastor during sermon, PA cops say
“I thank God because only God stopped and jammed this gun,” the pastor told a news station.
1 min read - USBBC
Cliff fall made 'ground shake' at beach in Devon
Ladram Bay Holiday Park said no one was hurt but the beach would be closed for about a week.
1 min read - SportsBBC
Praet set for Leicester exit
Dennis Praet has confirmed his departure from newly-promoted Leicester City after a five-year stint at King Power Stadium. The Foxes signed the Belgium international from Sampdoria in August 2019 for £18.4m, but he has since struggled to become a mainstay under former managers Brendan Rodgers and Dean Smith, and current boss Enzo Maresca. Speaking to Flemish newspaper Het Nieuwsblad in an exclusive interview, the midfielder said he is looking for "something new" this summer, as he becomes a fr
1 min read - USMiami Herald
Gas prices are higher across Florida. Here are the cheapest places to pump
The latest on what it’s costing you to fill up your vehicle.
2 min read - EntertainmentINSIDER
Chris Pine is 'stunned' the 'Wonder Woman' franchise is over
Chris Pine can't believe the current franchise of "Wonder Woman" has been scrapped, but admits he wouldn't have returned anyway.
3 min read - CelebrityINSIDER
10 of the biggest moments in Met Gala history
From Princess Diana's only Met Gala appearance in 1996 to Naomi Campbell's boycott in 2009, here are 10 of the Met Gala's biggest moments.
11 min read - USBBC
Attempted murder arrest after teen stabbed
Sussex Police say a 15-year-old boy remains in hospital in a serious condition.
1 min read - SportsBBC
'The time has come for change'
BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions on all things Premier League. Paul asked: Am I the only one who thinks West Ham have been punching above for a few seasons now? David Moyes is a goner, but I can't see the next man doing that much better, if at all.
1 min read - SportsBBC
How did Lopetegui fare at Wolves?
Julen Lopetegui's only previous experience of managing in England was his nine months in charge of Wolves, which ended a few days before the start of the current season. Aided by some astute signings during the January transfer window, Lopetegui guided Wolves to a final position of 13th, with the team taking 31 points from his 23 league games in charge. Nine of those 23 games were victories, including memorable home successes against Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea and Aston Villa.
2 min read - SportsBBC
'This makes perfect sense' - Westerveld
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Sander Westerveld says prospective new manager - and personal friend - Arne Slot can turn the Reds into Premier League title-challengers once more. Westerveld is a former team-mate of Slot at Sparta Rotterdam and plays golf regularly with the 45-year-old.
2 min read - SportsBBC
Freeman quits as Jersey Bulls manager
Jersey Bulls manager Gary Freeman has resigned after five years in the role.
3 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and other tech titans' most unconventional management practices
From banning PowerPoints to having 50 direct reports as CEO, here are some of the most unusual management habits of tech's biggest names.
4 min read - SportsBBC
No regrets for Rowett over Birmingham City return
Interim Birmingham City manager Gary Rowett is optimistic about the club's future despite relegation to League One.
5 min read - SportsSacramento Bee
Will the MLB stay in Sacramento? What will the Oakland A’s be called? Your questions answered
Are tickets to see the A’s play in West Sacramento available yet? We rounded up answers to your questions.
4 min read - WorldBBC
More thunderstorms to hit UK as warnings issued
Thunderstorm warnings for large parts of England, Scotland and Wales are issued by the Met Office.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Surfers killed in likely carjacking, says Mexico
The three tourists, from Australia and US, were trying to stop the assailants from taking their truck.
4 min read - WorldBBC
£7m street light upgrade completed
The energy-efficient lights will help Nottingham City Council save money, the authority says.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Balloon festival promises to improve after complaints
Attendees of the Dorchester event complain about long queues and poor traffic management.
1 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
The 9 types of unhealthy friendships — and when to leave each one
In her book "Fighting for Our Friendships," author Danielle Bayard Jackson shares tips for dealing with the nine types of "bad" friends.
5 min read - WorldBBC
Teenager arrested after man left with head injuries
A 17-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and affray.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Thousands without water for fifth day
Southern Water says supplies have been restored to 20,000 properties but 10,000 are still affected.
3 min read - WorldBBC
John Swinney wins SNP leadership unopposed
The new party leader is expected to be nominated by MSPs as first minister as early as Tuesday.
4 min read - USBBC
Tredegar: Man arrested for suspected arson at ex-social club
Police received a report of a fire at a derelict social club in the early hours of Sunday morning.
1 min read - CelebrityBBC
Drake denies allegations of underage relationships in Kendrick Lamar song
"I feel disgusted," says the musician, after Lamar claims he had relationships with underage women.
3 min read - EntertainmentBBC
Ghanaians party big time with Medikal at London O2 concert
The sold-out show had the cream of Ghana's talent in the British capital, to the delight of fans.
2 min read - USKTLA articles
Brush fire scorches 2 acres in Los Angeles’ Sepulveda Basin
A brush fire erupted overnight in Los Angeles’ Sepulveda Basin neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley. Los Angeles Fire Department crews were called to the 15700 block of Burbank Boulevard shortly after 11:30 p.m. Sunday. Arriving firefighters found flames had already burned about an acre of brush prompting assistance from the Fire Department’s Air Operations […]
1 min read - SportsBBC
Men's T20 World Cup squads including England, India & Australia
Look at who each of the 20 teams involved in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup have named in their squads.
3 min read - SportsBBC
Jones and Wheal in Scotland's T20 World Cup squad
Scotland have included Michael Jones and Brad Wheal in their provisional squad for June's Men’s T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA.
2 min read - OpinionSacramento Bee
How does Sacramento’s police budget jump as staff shrinks? Follow the money | Opinion
City Manager Howard Chan proposes to close a budget gap with cuts and fee increases. Massive retirement and capital liabilities remain unfunded.
4 min read - USSacramento Bee
Book bans in California? How lawmakers, book stores defend diverse literature choices
The Freedom to Read Act proposes additional protections to books about LGBTQ+ and communities of color.
5 min read - USSacramento Bee
Music festivals in Elk Grove? Here’s what it’d take for the growing city to host big events
Elk Grove city officials are open to bringing more big events to the area in the future. But what might that look like?
9 min read - OpinionSacramento Bee
Sacramento just proposed a horrible budget idea that belongs at the back of the bus | Opinion
Stripping Sacramento’s youth of their ability to ride Regional Transit for free would save $1 million in the city’s $1.6 billion budget. Why bother?
3 min read - OpinionSacramento Bee
CSU Chancellor: Leveling the playing field through financial aid helps our country | Opinion
“The CSU system stands as a leader in the push to double the Pell Grant to improve college access for students from all socioeconomic backgrounds.”
4 min read - USINSIDER
3 surfers shot in the head while visiting Mexico were found dead in a well, in an area where tourists are usually safe
The two Australian brothers and their American friend were near Ensenada, a popular tourist spot, when they were reported missing last week.
3 min read - USSacramento Bee
California county government honors Jane Fonda on anniversary of Fall of Saigon
Two California Republican lawmakers are crying foul, including one who represents the largest Vietnamese population in the world outside of Vietnam.
8 min read - SportsBBC
Is grass greener without Moyes?
With the news that former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui is set to become the new West Ham manager after agreeing a deal in principle with the club, David Moyes' second spell in charge of the Hammers could soon be coming to an end. It would bring to a close what has been ultimately a successful time with the club, keeping them in the Premier League and leading them to their first piece of silverware in 43 years with the Europa Conference League trophy last season. The 61-year-old has managed them
2 min read - SportsBBC
Free agent Aldo hints at re-signing with UFC
UFC veteran Jose Aldo has not ruled out re-signing with the MMA promotion.
2 min read - SportsBBC
Crawley and MK Dons' League Two play-off game postponed
The League Two play-off semi-final first leg between Crawley Town and Milton Keynes Dons is postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.
1 min read - EntertainmentBBC
Vienna goes wild for Beethoven masterpiece at 200
Austria's capital marks the bicentenary of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with a series of grand performances.
3 min read - USBBC
Man suffers injuries in stabbing attack
The victim was taken to hospital but his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
- WorldBBC
Four charged with importing £40m cocaine into UK
The men were charged after 500kg of cocaine was found in an East Yorkshire village pub car park.
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