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Evening StandardLiverpool 'agree deal with Feyenoord' to hire Arne Slot as new manager
Dutch club set to receive significant fee if coach replaces Jurgen Klopp
- The Canadian Press
Stock market today: Alphabet and Microsoft help Wall Street clinch its best week in nearly 6 months
NEW YORK (AP) — The best week for U.S. stocks since November closed out with more gains thanks to Alphabet and Microsoft on Friday. The S&P 500 rallied 1% to finish its first winning week in the last four. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 153 points, or 0.4%, and the Nasdaq composite jumped 2%. Alphabet leaped 10.2% after breezing past analysts’ expectations for profit last quarter. The parent company of Google also said it will start paying a dividend to investors and authorized a program
- Yahoo Sports Videos
Why Rome Odunze is a great fit for the Bears
Yahoo Sports' Draft Live crew reacts to Chicago's decision to pair the Washington wide receiver with the No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams.
- Associated Press
After going 2nd in the NFL draft, Jayden Daniels is Washington's latest quarterback of the future
Jayden Daniels is confident he can start in the NFL. Give it time, learn the playbook and Daniels might be Washington's quarterback of the future. General manager Adam Peters thinks Daniels' journey has prepared him for what it takes to be a franchise QB.
- Investor's Business Daily
Microsoft, Google Reports Lift Nvidia, Super Micro, Other AI Hardware Makers
Technology spending plans by Microsoft and Alphabet's Google boosted AI stocks on Friday, including Nvidia and Super Micro Computer.
- Business Insider
How Argentina's inflation fight made the peso the strongest currency in the world
Javier Milei's measures to tame Argentina's inflation have boosted the peso to the top, rising 25% against the US dollar in the last three months.
- Reuters
UPDATE 1-TikTok general counsel to move to new role focused on fighting US sale
Erich Andersen, general counsel for TikTok and Chinese parent company ByteDance, will step down from that role in June to focus on fighting efforts to force a sale of the video app in the U.S., the company said on Friday. Andersen will remain at the company and become its special counsel to lead TikTok's effort to overturn legislation signed into law by President Joe Biden on Wednesday that gives ByteDance 270 days to divest short-video app TikTok in the United States or face a ban.
- Associated Press
PEN America cancels World Voices Festival amid criticism of its response to Israel-Hamas war
PEN America has canceled its annual World Voices Festival, as the literary and free expression organization continues to face widespread unhappiness with its response to the Israel-Hamas war. Earlier this week, PEN called off its awards ceremony after nearly half of the finalists withdrew from contention. The festival, which brings in writers from around the world, was to have taken place next month in New York and Los Angeles. PEN CEO Suzanne Nossel expressed regret over the cancellation, saying it contrasted with why Salman Rushdie among others established the festival 20 years ago.
- Cover Media
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Kourtney Kardashian celebrates 45 with pals and pancakes
The POOSH founder shared the event on her Instagram Story, reposting photos and videos from her friends on her special day. Kourtney revealed her birthday breakfast was happening by posting a photo of a large mug bearing the logo "Kourt x iHop". In the photos, Kourtney was wearing a tiara, which had the words "Happy Birthday" at the top, a pair of large sunglasses, and a special necklace. The piece of jewellery had the first letter of her and husband Travis Barker's names, as well as those of all their kids.
- Investor's Business Daily
Stocks Rebound To End Week With Gains Across Board; Big Tech Helps Nasdaq Shine
The Nasdaq outshined the other major indexes on Friday as Big Tech stocks helped lift the tech-heavy index.
- Variety
Nat Geo Documentary ‘Fly,’ Exploring the World of Base Jumping, Unveils First Clip (EXCLUSIVE)
A first clip has been unveiled from Shaul Schwarz and Christina Clusiau’s Nat Geo documentary “Fly,” which will screen at Hot Docs on Sunday. The doc follows three couples entwined in the world of base jumping, one of the world’s deadliest sports. Schwarz and Clusiauoree began working on “Fly” for seven years following the death …
- NFL Highlights
Raheem Morris on drafting Penix Jr: 'We won't have the ability to be picking this high again'
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris discusses his team's decision to draft Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
- The Canadian Press
S&P/TSX composite rises, Nasdaq leads Wall St. rally after tech earnings
TORONTO — Gains in base metal stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index on Friday while U.S. markets also rose, led by tech stocks as the Nasdaq gained two per cent. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 83.86 points at 21,969.24. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 153.86 points at 38,239.66. The S&P 500 index was up 51.54 points at 5,099.96, while the Nasdaq composite was up 316.14 points at 15,927.90. The Canadian dollar traded for 73.16 cents UScompared with 73.05 cents U
- Idaho Statesman
Study uses FBI data to find safest, most dangerous states in US. Here’s where Idaho ranks
A new study analyzed crime data and evaluated 10 specific crime categories to rank states from the safest to the most dangerous.
- Lexington Herald-Leader
Kentucky basketball’s Mark Pope lands starting guard from recent Final Four team
An experienced guard who played in the national championship game two seasons ago became the fourth player to commit to the new UK coach on Friday.
- People
Who Is Woody Allen’s Wife, Soon-Yi Previn? What to Know About Their Controversial Relationship
Woody Allen and his wife Soon-Yi Previn have been married for over 25 years
- The Canadian Press
A California bill aiming to ban confidentiality agreements when negotiating legislation fails
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A bill that sought to ban the use of confidentiality agreements when negotiating potential laws in California has failed to pass a state legislative committee. The proposal by Republican Assemblymember Vince Fong failed to get enough votes to pass out of the Assembly Elections Committee on Thursday. Two Republicans voted for the bill while Democratic Assemblymember Gail Pellerin, the committee chair, voted against it. Five other Democrats on the committee did not vote.
- Variety
Ray Chan, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ and ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Art Director, Dies at 56
Ray Chan, a longtime art director in the production design department for Marvel Studios features, died Wednesday. He was 56. His death was confirmed in a statement by the studio. Chan was a regular contributor to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with credits including “Avengers: Infinity War,” “Avengers: Endgame” and the upcoming “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Sources told TMZ …
- People
Orlando Bloom Teases Fiancée Katy Perry for Butt-Baring Coachella Look: 'Told Ya to Bring That Belt'
Perry let it all hang out in her Instagram photo carousel from the music festival
- Local Journalism Initiative
Tiny's 'unique speed limit' encourages drivers to slow down
As a series of brief updates for the benefit of beach users, Tiny Township public works director Tim Leitch let residents know of upcoming municipal matters, including a humorous gaffe a bit further away. The three items appeared in the announcements section of the recent regular meeting of council, and pertained to in-water structures in front of municipal properties as well as reminders of speed limits in the waters and along the residential areas of the shoreline. To the first point, Leitch’s