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The Telegraph
Simon Boccanegra, Bridgewater Hall, review: the Hallé deliver a thrilling evening of Verdi
Doom and gloom in 14th-century Genoa, painted in monochromatic colours by a composer whose resulting opera was a total failure: this is hardly obvious material for a celebration. But as a highlight of his final season as music director of Hallé in Manchester, Mark Elder chose to revive the first 1857 version of Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra, and the result was a triumph with a standing ovation, and a vindication of Elder’s advocacy of this problematic piece.
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Yahoo News UK
Should everyone born after 2009 be banned from smoking? What Yahoo readers think
Yahoo readers were asked for their views on plans to ban the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 2009.
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Associated Press
If Congress passes funding, this is how the US could rush weapons to Ukraine for its war with Russia
The Pentagon could get weapons moving to Ukraine within days if Congress passes a long-delayed aid bill. Moving fast is critical, CIA Director Bill Burns said Thursday, warning that without additional aid from the U.S., Ukraine could lose the war to Russia by the end of this year. Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said, “We would like very much to be able to rush the security assistance in the volumes we think they need to be able to be successful.”
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The Guardian
Paraorchestra with Brett Anderson & Charles Hazlewood: Death Songbook review – a vivid time capsule
Recorded live, this pandemic-era collaboration covering songs on death and loss by Depeche Mode, Mercury Rev, Suede and more occasionally transcends its source material
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Insider Monkey
Netflix’s (NFLX) Subscriber Base is Expanding Rapidly
Polen Capital, an investment management company, released its “Polen Focus Growth Strategy” first quarter 2024 investor letter. A copy of the same can be downloaded here. The US stock market started 2024 optimistically. In the first quarter, the fund returned 8.29% (gross) and 8.09% (net) compared to 11.41% for the Russell 1000 Growth Index and […]
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Engadget
Fallout has already scored a green light for a second season
Amazon has renewed the hit show for a second season.
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Raleigh News and Observer
Sebastian Aho named Carolina Hurricanes MVP by Carolina PHWA chapter
Forward Seth Jarvis received annual Josef Vasicek Award for his cooperation with the media this season.
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Lexington Herald-Leader
Mark Pope’s first Kentucky recruit hasn’t played basketball in two years. Does it matter?
Collin Chandler is Kentucky’s first player in the Mark Pope era, but he hasn’t played basketball in two years. Will he be ready for the 2024-25 season?
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Kansas City Star
KC ensemble presents ‘the most brilliant chamber music piece that we can think of’
Kansas City Friends of Chamber Music to find ‘Spark of Genius’ in next concert.
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Cover Media
Brooke Shields marks model daughter's 18th birthday
The Suddenly Susan star proved she is one proud mum as she celebrated her youngest daughter's birthday on Instagram. "My baby girl is 18. I love being your mom and seeing the wonderful woman you're growing into.. Happy golden birthday, Grier! I love you!" Shields posted a nostalgic montage of photos of herself with her daughter spanning the years. The star shares Grier, along with older daughter Rowan, 20, with her husband, film director and producer Chris Henchy. Shields wed Henchy in 2001 and the pair welcomed Grier Hammond Henchy on 18 April 2006.
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Investor's Business Daily
Dow Jones Futures Slash Losses After Israel Strikes Iran; Stock Market About To Break Power Trend
Futures initially tumbled overnight, but slashed losses as Israel's attack on Iran seemed limited. The market power trend is about to end. Netflix gave weak guidance.
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People
Chrissy Teigen Shares Honest Health Video: ’The Face of a Double Ear Infection’
The 'Cravings' cookbook author shared a video of her coping with an ear infection on her Instagram Stories
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The Independent
Trump trial live updates: Ex-president moans hush money case is a ‘mess’ as jury finally selected
In a flurry of late activity on Thursday, full jury chosen in ex-president’s historic criminal trial. One alternate was also chosen, leaving five more needed on Friday to complete the set
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PA Media: Sport
FA vows concerned clubs will not ‘lose out’ over scrapping of FA Cup replays
A number of EFL clubs have criticised the abolition of replays.
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Evening Standard
Tributes as Standard City ace Chris Locke dies at 66
Locke first joined the Evening Standard in 1992 and served a total of 11 editors
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The Telegraph
How the Welsh Government’s attempt to champion equality backfired
In the seemingly ever-desperate competition between public bodies to demonstrate how “equality” is at the forefront of their priorities, the Welsh Labour administration appears to have got itself into some bother.
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The Independent
Why Lindsey Horan’s influence is key as Lyon meet rivals PSG in Women’s Champions League semi-final
The USA star makes Lyon tick as the French giant look to reclaim their spot as the Queens of Europe after last year’s disappointment
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Evening Standard
FA issue statement after EFL backlash over scrapping FA Cup replays
The FA on Thursday announced a host of changes to the world’s oldest cup competition
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Evening Standard
Dubai struggles to return to normality after devastating floods as cars remain submerged in water
Dubai International Airport, a major travel hub, struggled to clear a backlog of flights and many roads were still flooded on Thursday in the aftermath of Tuesday's deluge. Many reported leaks at their homes, while footage circulated on social media showed malls with water pouring from roofs. A highway through Dubai was reduced to a single lane in one direction, bringing traffic to a standstill, while the main road that connects Dubai with Abu Dhabi was closed in the Abu Dhabi direction.
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Associated Press
G7 foreign ministers' communique warns of new sanctions on Iran and urges de-escalation
Group of Seven foreign ministers warned of new sanctions against Iran on Friday for its drone and missile attack on Israel, and urged both sides to avoid an escalation of the conflict. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who chaired the meeting of ministers of industrialized countries, said the agenda of the three-day meeting was changed on Friday to address the latest developments. Early Friday, Iran fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site near the central city of Isfahan after spotting drones.
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