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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 - USBBC
Florida driver in bus crash used marijuana oil night before, arrest report says
Bryan Howard was arrested after being involved in a deadly Tuesday crash in Florida between a bus and his truck.
2 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Live updates: Leaks on the Dolphins’ 2024 schedule. Here’s who they’re playing
What’s being leaked on the Dolphins’ 2024 schedule.
2 min read - BusinessBBC
Royal Mail owner poised to accept £3.5bn takeover bid
Royal Mail's owner IDS said it had received a revised proposal of 370p a share from a Czech billionaire.
4 min read - USBBC
Residents’ anger as sea still unsafe for swimming
The sea in parts of Kent remains unsafe for swimming 15 months after it was first declared hazardous.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Paddleboarders accused of scaring rare birds
The saltmarsh area of Cleethorpes is home to a number of rare birds and other wildlife.
2 min read - SportsBBC
Milan wins Giro stage 11 as Pogacar retains lead
Home favourite Jonathan Milan sees off Tim Merlier in the final sprint to claim his second stage win of the Giro d'Italia on stage 11, while Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar retains his overall lead.
2 min read - SportsBBC
Balbirnie believes T20 World Cup in USA will be a success
Ireland’s Andrew Balbirnie believes the T20 World Cup will be a success in the United States.
3 min read - SportsBBC
Glasgow City 'haven't been good enough against top two' - Corsie
City are guaranteed a third-place finish in the SWPL and will therefore miss out on a spot in European football's top competition next term. City have won nine of the last 10 league titles, and finishing outside of the top two is unfamiliar territory for Ross. "I know Leanne and Leanne knows Glasgow City very well and she probably wanted to finish at least in second place," Corise told the BBC's Behind the Goals podcast.
1 min read - SportsBBC
Gregory leaves Owls to rejoin Mansfield
Mansfield Town sign Sheffield Wednesday's Lee Gregory on a free transfer that sees the striker return to the Stags 13 years after he left Field Mill.
1 min read - SportsBBC
'Weir's last-gasp penalty could be decisive'
Surely that is the best defeat in recent Warriors memory? The most crucial of two points were secured away to Bulls, and the last kick of the ball from the experienced Duncan Weir has the potential to be decisive when it comes to the final standings of the regular season. It was a hard-fought game, and for the opening 60 minutes Glasgow were second best, but they continue to show a never-say-die attitude.
1 min read - SportsBBC
Mackay on fan upset, sporting director role and head coach search
Recently-appointed Hibs sporting director Malky Mackay has been speaking to club media in his first interview since taking the role. On some fans being unhappy with his appointment due to discriminatory language in text messages he sent as Cardiff manager, he says he "understands everyone has points of view" and he would like people to "judge me on the person I am". Mackay apologised at the time and admitted the messages were "disrespectful of other cultures".
1 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 - ScienceBBC
Scientists solve mystery of ancient 'tree of life'
The iconic trees evolved on Madagascar 41 million years ago and later spread to other countries.
2 min read - SportsBBC
'Edinburgh avoid panic and keep discipline'
Being an Edinburgh supporter means you get used to using the word 'but' a lot. Or 'we got the five points but that performance won’t be good enough to beat Munster'. Ben Vellacott's introduction brought some much needed speed to the breakdown.
1 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 - SportsBBC
Lancashire made £5.3m profit during 2023
Lancashire made an operating profit of £5.3m for the year 2023, the club say.
1 min read - SportsBBC
Winger Walker extends Bradford stay
Winger Jamie Walker will remain with Bradford for another year after the League Two club takes up the option to extend his stay.
1 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.
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