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Trump trial live updates: Testimony resumes in hush money case
The former president’s criminal hush money trial resumes Friday in Manhattan, where the prosecution will continue presenting its case.
1 min read - NewsThe Yodel
Judge denies 2 Trump defense motions, U.N. General Assembly to support Palestinian membership and Cavs tie series with Celtics
Get caught up on this morning’s news: Two Trump motions denied at trial, a new ‘Planet of the Apes’ film and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
4 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Trump trial live updates: Defense lawyer accuses Stormy Daniels of lying about sexual encounter with Trump
The former president’s criminal hush money trial resumed Thursday in Manhattan.
1 min read - PoliticsSalon
There could be a "silver lining" to delaying Trump's classified documents trial, experts say
Cannon's "atrocious" move at least "clears the docket" for other legal probes, former Solicitor Gen. Katyal says
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 - SportsBBC
Depth of squad has to be addressed this summer
The "Road to Athens" as Uefa branded this season's Europa Conference League tournament, ended in the wrong part of the district. More accurately, we might say that it really ended in Birmingham last week, when Villa missed the chance to take charge of the tie. Unai Emery would have expected Olympiakos to be well coached to protect that lead by his compatriot Jose Luis Mendilibar, and so it proved.
2 min read - SportsBBC
Race for Europe 'certainly not over' - Robinson
Stephen Robinson says St Mirren fans can "dream" of a European adventure, but insists there's still work to do for his side. Victory over fourth-placed Kilmarnock on Saturday, coupled with Dundee failing to win at Tynecastle, would secure the Buddies a first trip to the continent in 37 years. “It was important last week that we got a win to get a little bit of distance between us and Dundee,” the manager said.
1 min read - SportsBBC
'Players will be sold' - Thelwell
Everton director of football Kevin Thelwell says players "will be sold" this summer and has asked fans for "patience and understanding" as the club works to improve its financial condition. Thelwell says the Premier League commission and appeal processes around the deductions have created "anxiety and uncertainty" and that the "impact such matters can have on a club’s footballing operation" should not be underestimated.
2 min read - CelebrityBBC
Baby Reindeer: Fiona Harvey says she will sue Netflix and writer Richard Gadd
Fiona Harvey accuses Netflix, as well as writer Richard Gadd, of lying, in a Piers Morgan interview.
4 min read - SportsBBC
'Walters knows what true grafters as a team can achieve'
Jeff: Took a while for Steven to convince me that he had a coherent plan, but everything came good in the end. The loss of Iversen, Campbell and Cundle will be significant, and as a minimum, another quality striker and quality goalkeeper are essential. Defence needs a keeper as good as Iversen has been.
2 min read - SportsBBC
Mission accomplished for Leven, but don't expect Dons to ease off
Interim boss Peter Leven has rejected any suggestion the pressure is off Aberdeen now they have secured their Premiership status. Last weekend's 1-0 home win over St Johnstone - which Leven missed as he underwent emergency surgery - ended any lingering fears of the Dons being dragged into a battle to avoid the relegation play-off spot.
1 min read - SportsBBC
Glennie appointed as Aberdeen academy director
Aberdeen have announced the appointment of Stuart Glennie as the club's new youth academy director. Glennie took up a post with the Dons in 2023 as head of academy coaching, but will now step up to lead the club's youth set-up. “It’s a real honour for me to be appointed as youth academy director," Glennie said.
1 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Elon Musk really wants you to think Tesla still has a Supercharger plan
The Tesla CEO reiterated his commitment to Tesla's charging network despite recently axing almost the entire Supercharger workforce.
3 min read - OpinionMiami Herald
Let’s work together to forge a Miami that works for all | Opinion
A group of community leaders, many of them local billionaires, are coming together to help address Miami’s problems. Good idea | Opinion
3 min read - SportsBBC
Everton withdraw points deduction appeal
Everton withdraw their appeal against a two-point deduction for breaching Premier League financial rules.
3 min read - EntertainmentINSIDER
Jerry Seinfeld asked Chris Rock to recreate the Will Smith Oscars slap for his Netflix movie. Rock turned him down.
Seinfeld said he pitched Rock an idea for him to parody the Oscar slap in "Unfrosted," but this time Rock would be the one hitting someone.
2 min read - NewsBBC
Tide-exposed embankment 'is like finding Atlantis'
Collins Weir, complete with wagon tracks, is revealed by tides near the Ulverston Canal.
1 min read - SportsBBC
Chelsea sacking would not be a problem - Pochettino
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino says "two parties" must agree on his future at the end of the season.
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
How Sacramento State is becoming a statewide hub for Black student success
Black enrollment and achievement have taken on greater urgency in the CSU.
3 min read - OpinionSacramento Bee
Laid off from his newspaper job of 54 years, Bob Dunning remains the voice of Davis | Opinion
A chronicler of community and college athletics, Dunning has written about “The City of All Things Right and Relevant” an estimated 28,000 times.
7 min read - LifestyleSacramento Bee
Am I eligible for California unemployment benefits if I quit my job? See the requirements
There are requirements you must meet to qualify for unemployment. Are you eligible?
2 min read - OpinionSacramento Bee
How a North Carolina Republican threatens the mission of California medical schools | Opinion
“A proposal before Congress would prevent federal funding from going to medical schools that have diversity, equity and inclusivity policies.”
4 min read - BusinessThe Cool Down
Battery company reveals mass-producible energy storage system with unprecedented capacity — here's the difference it can make
"We are committed to reaching net-zero emissions in our value chain by 2040."
3 min read - USSacramento Bee
Should this historic building in Arden Arcade be demolished for a Shake Shack?
Is it historical? What determines that designation? Experts suggest that preservation efforts to thwart a Shake Shack might be a bit of reach.
6 min read - LifestyleSacramento Bee
Odd hours, busy days: What it’s like to be a working mom in Sacramento’s restaurant, bar scene
Kids can complicate culinary careers, but some mothers enjoy the shift-based work’s flexibility.
12 min read - WorldINSIDER
Energy CEO said he canceled a $100M contract with Neom when he realized the Saudis were bulldozing villages to make space
Malcolm Aw, the CEO and founder of Solar Water, told Business Insider that he became disillusioned with the project.
4 min read - WorldBBC
Backing for 250 homes despite objections
The development would represent a significant public benefit, council planning officers have argued.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Tributes paid as former Steel Pulse drummer dies
Conrad Kelly performed in the band for more than a decade.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Morrisons warehouse workers to strike in pension row
Supermarket staff are to walkout in May and June after a dispute over pensions contributions.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Murder-accused boy, 12, 'had blood on hand'
Two 12-year-old boys are accused of killing Shawn Seesahai with a machete in a Wolverhampton park.
3 min read - USMiami Herald
Goofy alligator crawls into Florida road, snuggles responding police car, photo shows
“Pretty much sums up Florida.”
1 min read - WorldBBC
Man arrested after imitation firearm robberies
It follows two incidents in separate locations in Inverness on Thursday night.
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'Mad cow disease' case found on farm in Scotland
The Scottish government said precautionary movement restrictions had been put in place.
3 min read - SportsBBC
Howe expects Guimaraes & Isak to stay at Newcastle
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says he is planning for Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak to remain at St James' Park next season.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Bank connected to fugitive's £1.2m heist to close
A branch of TSB was the scene of a security van robbery that saw "Fast" Eddie Maher flee to the US.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Birth centre remains closed amid staff shortages
'Challenges' remain around attracting midwives to work at the Bristol birthing unit.
1 min read - BusinessBBC
Lidl raises pay to match Aldi in battle for staff
The German discounters will give their workers higher wages than British competitors.
2 min read - SportsBBC
Dyche named manger of the month
Everton boss Sean Dyche has been named the Premier League's manager of the month for April. One of those wins was over Liverpool in the Merseyside derby. Dyche, who has now won this award three times in career, becomes the first Toffees manager to receive the award since Carlo Ancelotti back in September 2020.
1 min read - EntertainmentBBC
Doctor Who star Jinkx Monsoon on playing 'zany' villain Maestro
Draq queen Jinkx Monsoon talks about playing villain Maestro in a new "zany, musical" episode.
4 min read - WorldBBC
Burst pipe leaves villages without water for days
Residents say they have been able to flush their toilets or shower since supply was cut off.
2 min read - SportsBBC
Hughes, Schlupp and Ward sign new contracts
Crystal Palace trio Will Hughes, Jeffrey Schlupp and Joel Ward have all signed new deals at the club. All three players have extended their stay Selhurst Park until the summer of 2025, having been described as "core members of the current squad". "As well as playing a pivotal role on the pitch, Will, Jeff and Joel are natural leaders in the dressing room who embody the Crystal Palace DNA and who help set a culture of the highest standards at the training ground," said chairman Steve Parish.
1 min read - BusinessBBC
Blackburn Barclays bank closure will make life difficult, customers say
Barclays customers in Blackburn say the closure of the town's branch is disappointing.
2 min read - EntertainmentBBC
Olly Alexander: 'I looked up my Eurovision odds'
The pop star says he's having sleepless nights ahead of Eurovision's grand final on Saturday.
6 min read - WorldBBC
Probe into ill son killing dad sought by family
Daniel Harrison launched a sustained attack on his father at the family's home in Swansea.
4 min read - SportsBBC
As many captains as Popes - Knight ready to lead again
It is hard to think of a more consistent leadership presence in British sport than Heather Knight, who begins her ninth summer as England captain with eyes on the T20 World Cup and the Ashes.
5 min read - SportsBBC
Flanker Morgan returns for Ospreys
Wales flanker Jac Morgan will return from a five-month absence after being named as an Ospreys replacement against Leinster.
3 min read - SportsBBC
Scarlets make four changes to face Ulster
Scarlets will stage their final game of the United Rugby Championship (URC) season in Llanelli against play-off chasing Ulster
3 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
30 hilarious pictures of animal antics from the 2024 Comedy Pet Photography Awards
Photos submitted by pet owners show cats, dogs, hamsters, and tortoises striking humorous poses.
8 min read - SportsBBC
Solihull and Gateshead out to avenge heartbreaks
Solihull Moors and Gateshead both go into the FA Trophy Final desperate to put recent heartbreak behind them.
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