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Yahoo Sports2024 NFL Draft: Dallas Turner is the favorite to be the first defender picked, but how early will a defensive player get chosen?
Could the top 10 picks all be offensive players on Thursday night?
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Nearly 800 Heathrow workers to strike in May, union says
The workers will strike from May 7 to May 13, Unite said in a statement, adding that the country's busiest airport did not enter into negotiations with the union about alternatives to outsource the workforce. "There are no job losses as a result of these changes, and we continue to discuss with Unite the implementation of these changes for the small number of colleagues impacted," a spokesperson for Heathrow said. "To confirm, we have robust contingency plans in place for each of these individual areas and anticipate no impact on passenger journey," the spokesperson added.
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Walmart-backed fintech One launches 'buy now, pay later' loans, CNBC reports
One will be going head-to-head with some of Walmart's existing BNPL partners like Affirm, who helped the retail giant generate $648 billion in revenue last year, the report said. Customers can avail the facility to buy electronics, jewelry, power tools and automotive accessories, but items like groceries, alcohol, and weapons will not be eligible. BNPL loans, which shoppers repay in a handful of installments, have been steadily gaining popularity and drove $75 billion in online spending in 2023, according to Adobe Analytics.
- Evening Standard
Susan Hall Quizzed On The Mayoral Race And How She Would Help Renters
Susan Hall Quizzed On The Mayoral Race And How She Would Help Renters
- The Telegraph
Britain will boost defence spending to 2.5pc, Sunak announces
Rishi Sunak has pledged to increase Britain’s defence budget to £75 billion a year by the end of the decade, taking it to 2.5pc of national wealth.
- The Canadian Press
Stock market today: Wall Street adds to its hot start to the week
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are ticking higher Tuesday and adding to their hot start to the week. The S&P 500 was up 0.7% in morning trading to pull further out of the hole created by a six-day losing streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 170 points, or 0.4%, as of 10 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 1% higher. A report on U.S. business activity that was weaker than expected was helping to support the market. Financial markets are in an awkward phase where the hope is fo
- The Telegraph
JK Rowling calls on Labour to apologise to Rosie Duffield over transphobia row
JK Rowling has said Labour must apologise to an MP who was investigated over allegations of transphobia, after a frontbencher said she agreed with the author’s stance on biological sex.
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Contract awarded for Burford skate park
Construction on a new Burford skateboard and scooter park could begin as early as this summer, according to a staff report received by the administration and operations committee last week. The project was spearheaded by the Burford and District Optimist Club, with a youth advisory committee of five local teens and support from the County of Brant. It’s a “very well-used park … and we see a need in our community to improve that,” club member Jennifer Daniel said at a 2022 committee meeting. An o
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March new home sales, April manufacturing PMI: Breaking data
US new home sales surpassed March estimates, reporting 693,000 sales month-over-month while falling 2% on an annual basis. The inventory crunch and relatively high mortgage rates have subsequently put a bind on the US housing market, which may be opening up more buying opportunities for new homes. Additionally, S&P Global's US Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell below estimates with a reading of 49.9 for April. Yahoo Finance's Seana Smith and Madison Mills break down the fresh data prints. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.
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Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. ‘catching a second wind’ on playoff stage: ‘He’s gotten a lot better’
One of the lone brights spots for the Heat in Sunday’s Game 1 blowout loss to the Celtics: The play of rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr.
- USA TODAY
Kim Kardashian gives first interview since Taylor Swift album, talks rumors about herself
Kim Kardashian addressed a list of rumors about herself during her first interview since she was seemingly the subject of a brutal Taylor Swift song.
- Cosmopolitan
Zendaya Transforms From a Spring Bouquet to a Corporate Boss in 2 Very Different Looks
During an appearance on "Good Morning America” in New York City, Zendaya wore a floral tea dress and a green skirt suit. See the totally different looks.
- The Independent
Hugh Grant shares plot details for Bridget Jones 4 – and hints why Colin Firth’s character does not return
‘It is very moving’ Daniel Cleaver actor said
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United Methodists open first top-level conference since breakup over LGBTQ inclusion
Thousands of United Methodists are gathering in Charlotte, North Carolina, for their big denominational meeting, known as General Conference. Among those assembling are hundreds of voting delegates — the United Methodists from across the globe who were elected to represent their regional church body — though as many as one-quarter of international delegates are not confirmed as able to attend. The delegates, half clergy and half lay Methodists, are the decision makers at General Conference. WHAT HAPPENS AT GENERAL CONFERENCE?
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Police search for suspect after shooting at Bethany apartment complex
Police search for suspect after shooting at Bethany apartment complex
- Lexington Herald-Leader
Kentucky doctor admits trying to hire someone to kill her husband over custody battle
The Louisville pediatrician agreed to pay $7,000 to the purported hitman but he was actually an undercover FBI agent.
- The Telegraph
Hezbollah launches deepest ever attack inside Israel
Hezbollah has launched a series of drone strikes against Israeli military bases, in its deepest attack inside Israel since the start of the war in Gaza.
- PA Media: UK News
Parents choosing between utility bills or buying school shoes, charity boss says
Camilla Bowry, who founded Sal’s Shoes – a charity that redistributes shoes to children in need – was made an OBE at Windsor Castle.
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Iran threatens to annihilate Israel should it launch a major attack
An Israeli attack on Iranian territory could radically change dynamics and result in there being nothing left of the "Zionist regime", Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was quoted as saying on Tuesday by the official IRNA news agency. Raisi began a three day visit to Pakistan on Monday and has vowed to boost trade between the neighbouring nations to $10 billion a year. On Friday, explosions were heard over the Iranian city of Isfahan in what sources said was an Israeli attack but Tehran played down the incident and said it had no plans for retaliation.
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OCPD releases names of 4 victims, suspect found dead Monday morning at Yukon home
OCPD releases names of 4 victims, suspect found dead Monday morning at Yukon home