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- BBC
Wales' 20mph overhaul to start in September
Process to revert some roads from 20mph to 30 to begin in the autumn, minister says.
- Reuters
UPDATE 1-Biden rule grants overtime pay to 4 million US workers
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled a rule extending mandatory overtime pay to an estimated 4 million salaried workers, going even further than an Obama-era rule that was struck down in court. The U.S. Department of Labor rule will require employers to pay overtime premiums to workers who earn a salary of less than $1,128 per week, or about $58,600 per year, when they work more than 40 hours in a week. The current salary threshold of about $35,500 per year was set by the Trump administration in a 2020 rule that worker advocates and many Democrats have said did not go far enough.
- BBC
Pair jailed for murder of Harrison Tomkins in bed
Sentencing the pair, Judge Jeremy Gold says the "dreadful crime" was "carefully planned".
- The Telegraph
Trump is taking to first step towards war with China
If, as appears more likely than not, Donald Trump returns to the White House come January 20 2025, China will become America’s unmatched foreign policy priority. But the happy days of Trump’s red-carpet fetes in Beijing are long forgotten.
- BBC
Female racer spurs on girls to work in motorsports
Racing driver Claire Norman wants to encourage women and girls to consider a career in motorsports.
- The Independent
Trump valet Walt Nauta ‘promised a pardon if ex-President got re-elected for second term’, FBI papers reveal
Mr Nauta maintains that he did not know the boxes he moved at Mar-a-Lago on the day before an August 2022 FBI raid at the former president’s Florida club were filled with classified government documents
- The Telegraph
Chechen strongman leader shares workout video as reports of illness grow
Chechnya’s strongman leader Ramzan Kadyrov has shared a workout video in response to claims that he is suffering from a life-threatening health condition.
- The Canadian Press
Toronto FC looks to spoil Simcoe County Rovers' Canadian Championship debut
TORONTO — Growing up in England, John Herdman saw plenty of cup competition. He knows the pitfalls that can come with it. "What you always know is that there's a few banana skins in the opening rounds," said the Toronto FC coach. "There's always some upsets and surprises." The semi-pro Simcoe County Rovers hope to do just that at BMO Field on Wednesday in the League1 Ontario champion's first taste of the Canadian Championship. "If I'm sitting in the Simcoe camp, they'll be pretty excited and, I
- Associated Press
Pentagon set to send $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate, Biden
The Pentagon is poised to send a $1 billion package of military aid to Ukraine, several U.S. officials said Tuesday as the Senate began debate on long-awaited legislation to fund the weapons Kyiv desperately needs to stall gains being made by Russian forces in the war. The decision comes after months of frustration, as bitterly divided members of Congress deadlocked over the funding, forcing House Speaker Mike Johnson to cobble together a dramatic bipartisan coalition to pass the bill. The $95 billion foreign aid package passed the House on Saturday and the Senate approval is expected either Tuesday or Wednesday.
- BBC
St George's Day: Arrests after disorder breaks out at Whitehall event
Six people are arrested following the event in central London.
- Reuters
Biden rule grants overtime pay to 4 million US workers
(Reuters) -The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled a rule extending mandatory overtime pay to an estimated 4 million salaried workers, going even further than an Obama-era rule that was struck down in court. The U.S. Department of Labor rule will require employers to pay overtime premiums to workers who earn a salary of less than $1,128 per week, or about $58,600 per year, when they work more than 40 hours in a week. The current salary threshold of about $35,500 per year was set by the Trump administration in a 2020 rule that worker advocates and many Democrats have said did not go far enough.
- France 24
French air traffic controller strike threaten travel chaos at Paris airports
French air traffic controllers are to stage a one-day strike Thursday that risks seeing most flights cancelled at the two main Paris airports, France's leading aviation association warned Tuesday. Unions called the strike after a breakdown of negotiations on salary increases and other measures in a planned overhaul of France's air traffic control system.The action has raised new concerns over the risk of strikes during the Olympic Games that Paris is due to host from late July, when hundreds of
- USA TODAY Sports
2024 NBA Playoff Picture: First round bracket results, scores and schedule
The 2024 NBA Playoffs have been exciting so far. Here are the results and schedule for the first-round series and the playoff picture comes into focus.
- The Guardian
US Senate prepares to give final approval to $95bn aid bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
House passed bills last week after delays, to rush funding to allies while approving proposal that could lead to US TikTok ban
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How to be aware of heart healthy exercises
With warmer ahead, many of us are going to head outside to exercise.
- BBC
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer both rule out St George bank holiday
Labour previously said it wanted four new UK-wide bank holidays to mark each nation's patron saint day.
- The Independent
Larry Nassar victims strike $138m deal with justice department over FBI’s bungling of assault case
Disgraced sports doctor Nassar is now serving decades in prison for assaulting female athletes, including medal-winning Olympic gymnasts such as Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney and Simone Biles. The FBI was criticised for having knowledge of allegations against him but not acting, allowing him to continue to prey on women from 2015 to 2016
- USA TODAY
71-year-old fisherman who disappeared found tangled in barbed wire with dog by his side
Billy Kearse vanished April 16 on a fishing trip. Two days later, deputies found him and his chihuahua, who had stayed with the 71-year-old man.
- The Independent
High school and middle school on lockdown as police investigate threat of violence
The hold status on the affected schools has since been lifted after the threat was deemed ‘non-credible’ by police
- Miami Herald
Rapper who never showed up to performance in Texas is still missing, Georgia cops say
The 34-year-old’s car was last spotted in Georgia.