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Oilers advance to 2nd round with 4-3 win over Kings -- Daniel Rainbird -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Edmonton -- | -- May 2

Leon Draisaitl scored twice for the Oilers Wednesday as Edmonton, for the third straight year, eliminated the Kings from the playoff picture. Evan Bouchard added three assists for the winners.

CBC News - Sports - 16 minutes ago

Trinity College students set up Gaza solidarity encampment, demand divestment

Hamas says it is ‘determined to achieve an agreement’ as Gaza truce negotiations in Cairo come to a head.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Canucks eliminate Predators, will face Oilers in 2nd round - News - Canada - British Columbia - | 1 hour ago

The second round of the NHL playoffs will feature an all-Canadian matchup between the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers, after Vancouver advanced with a late 1-0 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 6 Friday.

CBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Business -- Grant Thornton Ireland will pay $19m to settle US audit claims cases

Grant Thornton Ireland, backed by its insurers, is to pay $19.25m (€17.88m) to settle claims made against it in relation to audits of US business TCA.

Independent.ie - Business - 3 hours ago

Britain's governing Conservatives set for historic losses in local polls as Labour calls for a general election now -- Yesterday

Labour won control of councils in England it hasn’t held for decades and was successful in a special by-election for Parliament that would lead to one of the Conservatives’ biggest-ever defeats

The Globe and Mail - World - 4 hours ago

Opinion & Commentary -- Right-wing playbook sets trap for pro-Palestinian protests like ASU's

Police arrested 72 people at ASU calling for a cease-fire, the latest in a movement sweeping college campuses.

Phoenix New Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

LETTERS -- 'We need adults who will focus on the serious issues and concerns of our country.' Pierre Poilievre's antics in the House, plus other letters to the editor for May 2 -- May 2, 2024

In today’s letters to the editor: Pierre Poilievre; domestic investing; pension funds; taxes; fatal crash; natural resources; environment; government subsidies on transportation

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 4 hours ago

LETTERS -- 'No Trudeau buy; no increased amount of oil flowing.' Trans Mountain's expansion, plus other letters to the editor for May 3 -- Yesterday

In today’s letters to the editor: bird flu; Taiwan; Trans Mountain pipeline expansion; China’s threat; capital gains taxes for doctors; Toronto Maple Leafs; legendary broadcasters

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 4 hours ago

Conservatives say Poilievre would only override Charter rights for criminal justice matters

Pressed on how their hypothetical government would invoke the Charter’s notwithstanding clause, opposition leader’s spokesperson clarifies position

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 5 hours ago

Massachusetts woman wins second $1M lottery prize in span of 10 weeks

A Massachusetts woman has won two, $1 million grand lottery prizes in less than three months, and this time, she plans on depositing her winnings into savings.

Fox News - Business - 6 hours ago

Man jailed for 'predatory' attempted rape of woman in toilets in Dublin city bar

Mohamed Mohamud Mohamed (26) asked the woman why she was screaming during the attack, telling her ‘I am saying please’

Irish Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Ten NFL rookies set to make an instant impact

Which players taken in the 2024 NFL Draft are bound to hit the ground running this year?

CBS News - Sports - 7 hours ago

UN sets contingency plans in case of Israeli assault on Rafah

WHO says despite measures, ailing health system will not be able to withstand potential scale of devastation incursion will cause

Voice of America - World - 7 hours ago

Conservatives on course for worst set of local election results in four decades

Tory rebels likely to make another attempt to oust PM Rishi Sunak as party suffers bad night in local elections

Irish Times - World - 8 hours ago

Grant Thornton Ireland pays €19.25m to settle US audit claims

Company stressed payments are without admission of liability or wrongdoing and were being made to avoid prohibitive legal costs

Irish Times - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

UK Conservatives set for historic losses in local elections as Labour calls for a general election now

Labour won control of councils in England it hasn’t held for decades and was successful in a special by-election for Parliament that, if repeated in a general election in coming months, would lead to one of the Conservatives′ biggest-ever defeats.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Long-Simmering Feud Between Canelo Alvarez and Oscar De La Hoya Finally Boils Over

The former partners have been on bad terms for years. At a press conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday, things got ugly.

Sports Illustrated - Sports - 11 hours ago

Demi Moore Set as Chopard's Godmother for Cannes

In the role, the actress will be following in the footsteps of Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts, Zhang Ziyi, Robert De Niro, Charlize Theron, Sean Penn and Cate Blanchett.

Hollywood Reporter - Entertainment - 11 hours ago

UK sanctions settlers over Palestinian violence -- Britain names Lehava and Hill top youth as well as four settlers in second round of measures against settlers -- Itamar Eichner

Britain names Lehava and Hill top youth as well as four settlers in second round of measures against settlers; Cameron says Israeli authorities must clamp down on settlers undermining security and chance for peace

YNET News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

UK joins European Union in sanctioning supremacist Lehava group and extremist settlers

UK's Cameron says individuals 'are undermining security and stability and threatening prospects for peace,' as four far-right activists sanctioned

Times of Israel - World - 11 hours ago

The race for the White House tops the ballot Tuesday in Indiana's presidential and state primaries. But voters will also have to settle more competitive contests for governor, Congress and the state legislature.

The race for the White House tops the ballot Tuesday in Indiana’s presidential and state primaries. But voters will also have to settle more competitive contests for governor, Congress and the state legislature.

AP News - Politics - 12 hours ago

Drugmaker Amneal agrees to $270 million U.S. opioid settlement

Amneal said on Friday it had reached a deal valued at more than $270 million to resolve claims it helped fuel the deadly U.S. opioid epidemic.

One America News Network - Business - 12 hours ago

China rocket blasts off for far side of Moon - A rocket carrying the Chang'e-6 probe will collect lunar soil and rock samples during its 53-day mission. China

A rocket carrying the Chang'e-6 probe is to lift off on Friday for a 53-day mission to collect samples.

BBC News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Sara Ali Khan's Rs 57K Organza Saree Is Gorgeously Set With Dori Work

The best of Sara Ali Khan's personal style is seen through her "saree"-torial ventures

NDTV - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

NASA launches 'Lunar Loo' challenge in search for best space toilet

Everyone poops. Including astronauts, who have since the early space era found ways to do their business in near-zero gravity – from the Apollo missions...

Daily Sabah - Science - 14 hours ago

Former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider files defamation lawsuit against 'Quiet on Set' producers

Schneider claims the docuseries, which aired in March, falsely portrayed him as a sexual abuser.

NBC News - Entertainment - 14 hours ago

Ukrainian Drone Attack Sets Major Russian Oil Refinery on Fire -- Oil-processing, one of Russia's most important industries, has been a target of Ukrainian drone attacks since late January.

Oil-processing, one of Russia’s most important industries, has been a target of Ukrainian drone attacks since late January.

Military.com - Opinion - 14 hours ago

Indian imports of Russian oil rebound despite US pressure – media

New Delhi last month imported its highest volume of Russian crude since July, despite tightening US sanctions, Indian Express has reported

Russia Today - US News - 15 hours ago

Britney Spears' mother wins big as pop star further spirals into turmoil

Britney Spears’ mother recently won a battle against publicist Jacob Diamond as per the Daily Mail.This came after Lynne along with her two friends, Jansen Fitz and Tatum Solis sued Diamond...

International The News - Entertainment - 16 hours ago

Ryan Gosling Teases Emily Blunt Over 'Chill' Reaction To Crazy Weather On 'Fall Guy' Set

“We went to Australia for the weather, and that’s what we ended up with,” Blunt joked about the wild rain on the set of their new movie.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

BP set for slower first quarter profits and revenue amid lower oil prices

The oil super major will report first quarter earnings in an update on Tuesday May 7.

Evening Standard - Business - 16 hours ago

Tara Mines set to reopen after workers vote to accept deal

Agreement provides for ‘very significant’ levels of change and job losses but should provide ‘certainty’ for more than 400 workers

Irish Times - Business - 17 hours ago

Top EU bank sets timescale for promised Russia exit

Raiffeisen Bank will start its withdrawal from Russia in the third quarter of 2024 under pressure from the EU, Johann Strobl has announced

Russia Today - Business - 18 hours ago

Democrats say Big Oil misled public for decades about climate change

A new report released Tuesday details how oil companies knew the consequences of their emissions since at least the 1960s.

NBC News - Science - 18 hours ago

IDA gives Intel €30m to offset energy price spike

Scheme introduced to support companies involved in the manufacturing of microelectronics

Irish Times - Business - 22 hours ago

Anne-Marie Tomchak: Worst trend of the 1990s is back and has settled in to new home on social media

There comes a point in life when you’ve been around long enough to remember a trend the first time it was popular. As someone who was a tween in the mid-19...

Independent.ie - Opinion - 1 day ago

No charges in Massachusetts after 4 newborns found frozen, wrapped in tin foil inside Boston apartment: DA

The Suffolk District Attorney announced that they will not seek criminal charges against anyone, two years after newborns were found in a South Boston apartment freezer.

Fox News - US News - 1 day ago

Politics Briefing: Conservatives question House Speaker after ejecting Poilievre -- May 1, 2024

Conservatives said they had no confidence in Greg Fergus, but the Speaker has no intention of resigning

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 1 day ago

Broadway Musical 'Lempicka' Sets May Closing Date

The musical is the first to announce closure after the Tony nominations were announced Tuesday.

Hollywood Reporter - Business - 1 day ago

First State Airshow set to take flight at air base on May 18-19

DOVER — Air shows are not only a great way for the public to spend a day watching daring pilots pull off acrobatic maneuvers. They also are fulfilling experiences for airmen stationed at Dover …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Apple sets largest-ever $110 billion share buyback as iPhone sales drop 10%

Apple CEO Tim Cook told CNBC that quarterly sales suffered from a difficult comparison to the year-earlier period.

CNBC - US News - 1 day ago

Pochettino hails Chelsea's 'amazing' set-peices as Spurs exposed again

Blues beat Spurs at Stamford Bridge to renew hope of European qualification

Evening Standard - Sports - 1 day ago

Somerset County asks residents to prepare now for hurricane season

The Atlantic Hurricane Season is less than one month away (it runs from June 1 to November 30). As some of our citizens in Somerset County know, it only takes one storm to change the rest of …

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 1 day ago

Grizzly bears are set to be reintroduced to Washington state, after years of debate

The complicated process requires trapping, trucking and moving bears by helicopter from Montana or British Columbia.

NBC News - Science - 1 day ago

Eddie Olczyk set for his 10th appearance on NBC's Kentucky Derby coverage

A conversation with NBC horse racing analyst Randy Moss at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, paved the way for the former Blackhawks analyst to join the production.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The Open set to offer fiendish test with two signature holes at Troon

The Open Championship returns to Royal Troon, the scene of Henrik Stenson’s famous triumph in 2016 with the sixth and eighth holes likely to prove pivotal for the winner of the claret jug

Independent UK - Sports - 1 day ago

Check out the first images from Matt Damon and Casey Affleck's Boston-set 'buddy action comedy'

Matt Damon and Casey Affleck are once again giving Boston some big screen love with their new film “The Instigators.”

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Original cover art for 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' expected to set auction record

J.K. Rowling’s 1997 novel "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone" was the beginning of what would become a worldwide phenomenon. Now, the original illustration for the first edition of the book is going on sale.

CTV News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Pakistan's largest metropolis has very few public toilets, and the situation is even more difficult for women.

Pakistan's largest metropolis has very few public toilets, and the situation is especially difficult for women, who are not allowed to use the same facilities as men.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 1 day ago

House health care bill aims to contain costs, set rules to prevent another Steward crisis

Wide-ranging legislation would require licensed hospitals to own their real estate and increase financial reporting requirements.

Boston Globe - Business - 1 day ago

Former Nickelodeon Boss Dan Schneider Files Defamation Suit Against 'Quiet on Set' Producers: 'Hit Job'

Dan Schneider, former Nickelodeon producer and major subject in the explosive docuseries "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV," has filed a defamation suit, calling the series a "hit job."

Breitbart - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Rublev ends Alcaraz's Madrid Open streak in quarterfinal upset

Andrey Rublev ended Carlos Alcaraz's bid for a third consecutive Madrid Open title with a stunning upset in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. Alcaraz,...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 1 day ago

Ex-Nickelodeon producer Schneider sues 'Quiet on Set' makers for defamation and sex abuse implications

Former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider is suing the makers of the documentary “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" for implying that he sexually abused children.

AP News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

OpenAI's ChatGPT faces major setback as rival ups ante

OpenAI’s ChatGPT faced a major setback as its rival company Anthropic rolled out its Claude chatbot on Apple’s iPhones.The Guardian reported that the rival chatbot is already ahead of...

International The News - Technology - 1 day ago

Jamie Raskin Names And Shames The 'Evil Fairy' Secretly Setting 'The Country Back'

Raskin explained how the science of global warming was “well understood” by the petroleum industry as he detailed a report from a three-year investigation.

Huffington Post - Environment - 1 day ago

DJ, artist, knifemaker - Cian Healy set to reach another milestone

McAtamney becomes the latest Irishman in the NFL; Bragging rights up for grabs in Galway vs Mayo and spicy Tipperary-Waterford clash

Irish Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Oil prices fall amid Middle East hopes for cease-fire

Oil prices fell on Wednesday over growing hopes for a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas and rising crude inventories in the US, the world's

Albawaba - Business - 1 day ago

TikTok and Universal Music Group settle royalty dispute with new licensing agreement

UMG’s music will return to the platform imminently, the companies announced in a statement.

NBC News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Arizona governor set to sign repeal of near-total abortion ban from 1864

Governor Katie Hobbs says repeal is just beginning of fight to protect reproductive healthcare in state

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

MPs from all parties urge government to set up foreign agent registry -- April 30, 2024

Bloc Québécois MP says party will table its own foreign agent legislation before June if the government does not

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 2 days ago

California's oil watchdog calls out industry for high gas prices; refiners push back

The average price for a gallon of regular in San Diego stood at $5.347 on Wednesday

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Business - 2 days ago

Rublev dethrones Alcaraz in stunning Madrid upset

Highlights of Andrey Rublev against Carlos Alcaraz in the Madrid Open quarter-finals.

Sky News - Sports - 2 days ago

Big Oil is in hot water over climate change 'deception'

A new report released by US Democrats has shown that many big oil companies have willingly misled the public about their opinions on the dangers of climate change.

Euronews - Environment - 2 days ago

While Fighting Antisemitism, Be Careful Not To Set Dangerous Precedent

Even for those who feel nauseated when reading about the protests, prudence remains a virtue.

Newsweek - Opinion - 2 days ago

Lionel Messi leaves Cristiano Ronaldo behind, sets new records

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are two of the most competitive rivals in the history of football. Both the legends continue to dominate the minds of football fans all over the globe, Essentially...

International The News - Sports - 2 days ago

Trader Joe's Faces Another Embarrassing Setback In Federal Court

The judge ordered the grocer to pay the union’s legal fees after it tried to claim the union had violated its trademarks.

Huffington Post - Business - 3 days ago

Will hackers, trolls and AI deepfakes upset the 2024 election?

AI is bending reality into a video game world of deepfakes to sow confusion and chaos during the 2024 election. Disinformation is a danger, especially in swing states.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 3 days ago

Binance's Zhao set to keep growing $33 billion fortune even in prison

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao expected to see his $33 billion personal fortune continue to climb while he's in prison.

CNBC - Technology - 3 days ago

With the far-right AfD set to take more seats in upcoming elections, culture groups are countering "extremist politics."

With Germany's anti-immigrant party set to take more seats in European elections, cultural institutions want to neutralize the "extremist politics" that could upend artistic diversity.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Spoiled children have seized the colleges we pay for

The spoiled children of college are taking over their schools in an exercise of leftism. These are the same students Biden wants us to help pay off their education for $1 trillion.

Fox News - Opinion - 3 days ago

Men Are Aiding Hospital 'Superbugs' by Leaving Toilets Dirty

"There is no doubt everyone could do with more education on hand hygiene," microbiologist Stephanie Dancer said.

Newsweek - Health - 4 days ago

Why Abortion Rights May Face New Setbacks in November

Post-Roe, pro-choice measures have won every battle at the polls. But anti-abortion activists have found new ways to push back in 2024.

New York Magazine - Politics - 4 days ago

University of Chicago students set up pro-Palestinian encampment on campus as protests spread

Hundreds of University of Chicago students set up an encampment in the Main Quadrangle on Monday, joining groups on over 100 university campuses nationwide in support of Palestinians.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 4 days ago

Why price of beer, bread and biscuits looks set to rise

Warmer and wetter winters are predicted to become more common - and the National Farmers' Union (NFU) says extreme weather is one of the biggest dangers to food security.

Sky News - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Arab leader's prescient warning gains renewed attention amid US campus turmoil

In 2017 interview, UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed cautioned without action against extremists from Middle East, Western nations could turn into 'terrorism hotbeds'; his prophetic words resonate anew amid US campus protests showing clear support for Hamas; 'I told you so,' he remarks

YNET News - World - 4 days ago

China set to launch high-stakes mission to moon's 'hidden' side

The moon's south pole has been described by scientists as the "golden belt" for lunar exploration.

Voice of America - Technology - 4 days ago

Opinion: My mother set herself on fire. Why do people choose to self-immolate?

Don't dismiss these horrifying acts as 'crazy,' because they're rarely so simple. There was a cultural context when my mother did it in 1971, just as there is today.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 5 days ago

'We're not out of it': Kings look to even Oilers series in Game 4

Although Edmonton has dominated play in stretches, the Kings will look to make adjustments that can even the best-of-seven series on Sunday.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 6 days ago

US sets up board to advise on safe, secure use of AI

Washington: The chief executives of OpenAI, Microsoft and Google are among the high profile members of a new federal board created to advise the US go...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 6 days ago

Russia assesses impact of possible US seizure of assets

The confiscation of Russian assets won’t shake the country’s financial stability, central bank chief Elvira Nabiullina says

Russia Today - Business - 7 days ago

Northwestern students set up pro-Palestinian encampment, joining protesters nationwide

Students linked arms and formed a line against police after Northwestern leaders said the tent encampment violated university policy. By 9 p.m. protest leaders were told by university officials that arrests could begin later in the evening.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 8 days ago

Russia freezes assets of largest US bank

A St. Petersburg court has frozen JPMorgan’s assets in Russia after VTB bank filed a lawsuit to recover sanctioned funds

Russia Today - Business - 8 days ago

Things To Do -- Free Comic Book Day Sets Out to Create New Fans

Free Comic Book Day falls on Saturday, May 4, with 48 titles published specifically for the occasion.

Miami New Times - Entertainment - 8 days ago

Outdated infrastructure and oil spills: the cases of Colombia, Peru and Ecuador

All three legacy-oil pipelines in the Andean Amazon system are old. The Oleoducto Transandino Colombiano (OTC) has been operating for 53 years, followed by the Sistema de Oleoducto Transecuatoriano (SOTE) at 50 years and the Oleoducto Norperuano (ONP) at 45 years. Pipeline technology has changed dramatically since their construction, with improvements in steel alloys, welding […]

Mongabay - Environment - 8 days ago

Massachusetts-based marine scientists attach camera to great white for intriguing 'shark's-eye view'

Massachusetts-based scientists tagged a great white shark off South Carolina's coast and attached a camera to it which will fall off after about a day.

Fox News - Science - 9 days ago

Police -- Man Who Set Himself on Fire Outside Trump Trial Had History of Bizarre Florida Arrests

In one incident, Max Azzarello allegedly insisted to police that a pest control company was trying to "exterminate children and dogs."

Miami New Times - US News - 10 days ago

'Neutral' Switzerland blocking $14 billion worth of Russian assets

The Swiss government has revealed a sharp drop in the value of blocked funds owned by Russian nationals

Russia Today - Business - 10 days ago

Behind Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Regal Heeramandi Film Set: 700 Craftsmen And 7 Months Of Work To Come To Life

The set of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's <i>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar</i> ups the bar for scale, art and architecture in Bollywood

NDTV - Entertainment - 10 days ago

Türkiye's Kenan Sofuoğlu sets wheels in motion for son's F1 dream

Kenan Sofuoğlu, a five-time World Supersport champion and captain of the Turkish national motorcycle teams, is grooming his 5-year-old son Zayn for...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 10 days ago

Oil Companies Must Set Aside More Money to Plug Wells, a New Rule Says. But It Won't Be Enough.

The new Bureau of Land Management regulation, which applies to nearly 90,000 wells on federal public land, is hampered by math errors and overly optimistic cost projections.

ProPublica - Environment - 11 days ago

Passover charoset: why is it good for our health

Charoset, a Passover staple rich in zinc and vitamin C, boosts immunity; its ingredients vary by region in Israel, including apples, nuts and spices; consumption in moderation is advised, and those with nut allergies should avoid it

YNET News - Science - 11 days ago

Seeds, soil and sounds: Earth Day celebration brings people together

People celebrate at 32nd annual Multi-Cultural Earth Day celebration at Balboa Park’s WorldBeat Cultural Center

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment - 12 days ago

Japanese astronaut set to walk on the moon: This week in space

Japan announces plans to send an astronaut to the moon, Europe prepares to dispatch a rover to Mars, SpaceX unveils updates to its plans, and the successful launches of heavy rockets

YNET News - Science - 13 days ago

Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Trump Hush Money Trial

Horrifying video shows a man setting himself on fire outside of Donald Trump’s hush-money trial.

Inside Edition - Politics - 14 days ago

Final jurors seated for Trump's hush money case, with opening statements set for Monday

Lawyers are working to round out the panel of 12 jurors and six alternates who will hear Donald Trump’s hush money trial

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 14 days ago

The artificial heart set to transform medicine – and the Aussie who invented it

Biomedical engineer Daniel Timms lost his father to heart disease, but their kitchen-top tests helped him hone a radical idea.

Sydney Morning Herald - Health - 14 days ago

Memory chip maker Micron set to receive $6.1-billion in grants from U.S.

The award, which is not yet finalized, will fund chipmaking facilities in New York and Idaho from the CHIPS & Science law, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer said

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 15 days ago

Malmo security officials say all set for Eurovision contest

Swedish officials say Israelis would be safe walking with flags on city streets; Malmo forces to be bolstered by security from Denmark and Norway with special measures to secure Eurovision venues in place

YNET News - Entertainment - 15 days ago

353 Ballerinas Dance On Tiptoes And Set New World Record

Hundreds of young dancers in white tutus and tightly coiffed hair gathered in New York’s Plaza Hotel to break the world record for dancing on pointe in one place.

Huffington Post - Weird - 16 days ago

Prince Harry may be forced to settle court claim against The Sun because of 'impossible' legal costs

Lawyer reveals Duke of Sussex’s dilemma as Hugh Grant says he has been paid an ‘enormous’ sum by newspaper group

Telegraph UK - Top Stories - 16 days ago

Director Alex Garland's 'Civil War' tries to dodge politics amid turmoil

Alex Garland's 'Civil War' attempts to navigate a contemporary American civil conflict devoid of explicit political commentary, leaving...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 17 days ago

Up to £100 Bill Credit & no set up fee on select bundles at Virgin Media

15 Virgin Media promo codes for April 2024. Get a £200 bill credit, £0 Setup and more with a Virgin Media discount code.

Independent UK - Technology - 17 days ago

'Rust' Armorer To Be Sentenced Over Deadly On-set Shooting

The armorer who loaded the gun that killed a cinematographer on the set of the Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" was set to be sentenced Monday by a US court.

International Business Times - Entertainment - 18 days ago

This Jewish comedian hopes to set a new baseball record

Eitan Levine will tour the US to earn the Guinness title for most ceremonial first pitches thrown, and will raise money for a good cause along the way

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 20 days ago

Amazon Sets the World On Fire With Its Great Gory Take on Fallout: Review

War never changes, and neither does the spirit of Prime's faithful video game adaptation.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 23 days ago

Tesla settles lawsuit over Apple engineer's fatal Autopilot crash

Elon Musk’s carmaker avoids court case that would have put spotlight on self-driving technology

Telegraph UK - Technology - 24 days ago

New carbon technology projects could be key to 'Big Oil' emissions cuts

The outcome of several carbon capturing and storage projects could be vital in Big Oil's race to reduce its carbon footprint.

Fox News - Business - 26 days ago

Global prostate cancer cases set to double by 2040: Lancet report

The number of new prostate cancer cases around the world will more than double over the next two decades as poorer countries catch up with the aging of...

Daily Sabah - Health - 28 days ago

Massachusetts man, recipient of first successful pig kidney transplant, is discharged from hospital

The first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has been discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital, the hospital announced on Wednesday.

Fox News - Health - 29 days ago

Get your home and garden set for summer with these cool products

From architecture and interiors to spring cleaning and DIY, here are some great ways to revamp your indoor and outdoor space for the warmer months

Evening Standard - Sports - 1 month ago

Louis Gossett Jr., first Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87

Los Angeles:Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries Roots...

Peninsula Qatar - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Chevron Will Pay Record Fines for Oil Spills in California

The penalties come after an investigation by The Desert Sun and ProPublica found that companies were profiting from illegal spills and California’s oversight of the industry was lax.

ProPublica - Environment - 1 month ago

Bank of England set to hold interest rates for fifth time running

Financial markets are predicting that the base rate will remain unchanged at 5.25 per cent for the fifth consecutive time

Independent UK - Business - 1 month ago

Apple's augmented reality Vision Pro headset officially arrived

Apple's latest device - the Vision Pro augmented reality headset - has officially launched on Friday in stores and online. The tech giant fielded pre-orders for two weeks.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

Apple sees 'great opportunity' for Vision Pro headset for businesses

CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri both expressed optimism about the Vision Pro headset and how businesses can use it the day before the device’s launch.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

Honeymoon Over: Apple Vision Pro's early adopters start returning their headsets, issues galore

Having launched with a ton of fanfare, Apple's Vision Pro may not have that successful a run as the Cupertino-based giant may have hoped for. Several early adopters of Apple's mixed reality headset are now returning the product, and taking to social media to express their dissatisfaction

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

No-Fun Authorities Warn Against Driving With Apple Headset

The federal government issued some (obvious) guidance after clips of wild Tesla drivers circulated.

New York Magazine - Technology - 2 months ago

Golden Globe Winners: Oppenheimer Wins Big, Anatomy of a Fall Upsets

"Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" were upset in the Best Screenplay category by the French film "Anatomy of a Fall."

Inside Edition - Entertainment - 3 months ago

Doctors With Histories of Big Malpractice Settlements Work for Insurers, Deciding If They'll Pay for Care

Doctors working for health insurers can rule on 10,000 or more requests for care a year. At least a dozen were hired by major insurance companies after being disciplined by state medical boards or making multiple or outsized malpractice payments.

ProPublica - Health - 4 months ago

Man jumps into Indian parliament, sets off smoke can in major security breach

A man jumped into the lawmakers' area of India's parliament, shouted slogans and set off a smoke can on Wednesday, in a major security breach on the 22nd anniversary of a deadly attack on the complex.

Reuters - World - 4 months ago

'Taking control of my abuse story' -- Olivia DeRamus set up an app in the wake of her sexual assault. Now she's ready to take on Big Tech.

Olivia DeRamus set up an app in the wake of her sexual assault. Now she's ready to take on Big Tech.

BBC News - Business - 4 months ago

News Corp's UK papers settle phone-hacking claims with high-profile figures

News Corp's British newspaper group on Tuesday settled a series of claims of phone-hacking brought by celebrities and other individuals, including a "Spice Girl" and a former minister who said he was targeted because he was a political opponent.

Reuters - Technology - 4 months ago

Four men charged over theft of $6 mln gold toilet from English palace

Four men have been charged over the theft of an 18-carat golden toilet from a palace in southern England, where it was kept as an art exhibit before being stolen in an early morning heist in 2019, prosecutors said on Monday.

Reuters - Weird - 5 months ago

The EPA Has Found More Than a Dozen Contaminants in Drinking Water but Hasn't Set Safety Limits on Them

The inaction on regulating contaminants — including those that likely cause cancer, reproductive or developmental issues — found in the water of millions of Americans illustrates shortcomings in the U.S. response to environmental threats, say experts.

ProPublica - Environment - 5 months ago

California Oil Companies Face Tougher Enforcement Under New Law

The measure steps up potential fines and allows criminal charges against companies that harm health, safety and the environment.

ProPublica - Environment - 6 months ago

IMF projects faster economic growth for Pakistan; sets growth rate at 2.5 per cent for 2023

The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) World Economic Outlook for October, released on Tuesday, forecasts a growth of 2.5 per cent for the country's economy in the current year, doubling to 5 per cent in the next fiscal year

First Post - Business - 6 months ago

Video: Five Tembé Indigenous activists shot in Amazonian 'palm oil war'

In just 72 hours this month, five Indigenous people were wounded by gunfire in violent attacks in a part of the Brazilian Amazon dubbed the “palm oil war” region, sparking outrage and claims for justice.

Mongabay - Top Stories - 8 months ago

It Will Cost Up to $21.5 Billion to Clean Up California's Oil Sites. The Industry Won't Make Enough Money to Pay for It.

An expert used California regulators’ methodology to estimate the cost of cleaning up the state’s onshore oil and gas industry. The study found that cleanup costs will be triple the industry’s projected profits.

ProPublica - Environment - 11 months ago

Fox News Settles With Dominion at the Very Last Minute

A $785 million win for the voting-machine company; a loss for the rest of us.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 1 year ago

Company That Makes Rent-Setting Software for Apartments Accused of Collusion, Lawsuit Says

Texas-based RealPage worked with some of the nation’s largest landlords to create a cartel to raise rents, says a lawsuit filed just days after ProPublica published its investigation into the company.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago