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The IndependentTerence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov confirmed as Saudis stage major boxing card in US
Crawford will headline a stadium show in Los Angeles, with Andy Ruiz Jr among several high-profile names on the undercard
- The Canadian Press
A portrait by Gustav Klimt has been sold for $32 million at an auction in Vienna
VIENNA (AP) — A portrait of a young woman by Gustav Klimt that was long believed to be lost was sold at an auction in Vienna on Wednesday for 30 million euros ($32 million). The Austrian modernist artist started work on the “Portrait of Fräulein Lieser” in 1917, the year before he died, and it is one of his last works. Bidding started at 28 million euros, and the sale price was at the lower end of an expected range of 30-50 million euros. The painting went to a bidder from Hong Kong, who wasn't
- Sky News
Maximilian Krah: Far-right German candidate whose aide was arrested for spying for China to run for European elections
A far-right German politician will continue to run in the upcoming European parliamentary elections despite allegations that his advisor was spying for China. Maximilian Krah, who is a top candidate for the Alternative for Germany party (AfD) for the June vote, said he would dismiss his aide, Jian G, after he was arrested on Monday. Prosecutors claim Jian G worked for Chinese intelligence and passed on information about negotiations and decisions in the European Parliament in January.
- The Canadian Press
With lawsuits in rearview mirror, Disney World government gets back to being boring
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — For the first time in more than a year, the monthly board meeting of Walt Disney World's governing district on Wednesday was back to being what many municipal government forums often are — boring. There were no rants against Disney by the board's chairman nor demands by local opponents for board members appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to resign immediately. Instead, board members approved contracts for the installation of pipelines for chilled water, sediment removal, the rep
- BBC
Paula Vennells opposed stopping postmaster prosecutions, inquiry hears
The former Post Office boss was against stopping postmaster prosecutions in 2013, former top lawyer says.
- Charlotte Observer
New Mooresville taco spot inspired by Spanish summers and a love for Pablo Picasso
Scoop: Lake Norman’s Merino Mill — known for its foodie finds — has a new taqueria with flavors including The Carolina, black bean crumble, barbacoa.
- The Independent
An ancient Maya city reveals its secrets to solve one of history’s biggest enigmas
The discovery – the burning of a long-dead king’s skeleton and sacred funerary regalia – reveals new secrets
- Investor's Business Daily
Ford Earnings Decline Expected In Q1 As Investors Wait For Outlook After GM's Bullish 2024 View
Ford reports first-quarter earnings and revenue after the markets close on Wednesday. The company is the latest auto giant to announce quarterly results after General Motors surprised Wall Street with better-than-expected earnings and Tesla stock surged on its outlook Tuesday.
- The Canadian Press
Reggie Bush is reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, with organizers citing NIL rule changes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reggie Bush has his Heisman back. The Heisman Trust reinstated the former Southern California tailback as the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner on Wednesday, citing fundamental changes in the structure of college athletics during the 14 years since Bush forfeited the trophy and the honor. Bush gave up his Heisman following an NCAA investigation that found he received what were impermissible benefits during his time with the Trojans. College football players are now allowed to profit
- HuffPost UK
'I Can't Swim': An Iranian Who Crossed The Channel In A Small Boat Describes The 'Scary' Journey
Nima Moradi, who was granted asylum in the UK last year after fleeing persecution, said the Rwanda deportation policy would not deter people.
- PA Media: Sport
Carlos Tevez out of hospital after being admitted with chest pains
Former West Ham, Manchester United and Manchester City forward Tevez now manages Independiente in Argentina.
- MMA Junkie
Jiri Prochazka focused on reclaiming UFC light heavyweight title but contemplates future middleweight move
Former UFC champ Jiri Prochazka is confident he can make 185 pounds.
- Storyful
Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Rain to Paraguay
Parts of Paraguay were inundated with heavy rain on Wednesday, April 24, as thunderstorms moved across the country.Satellite imagery released by the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) shows “slowly moving thunderstorms” sweeping across the country.More than 100 mm (about four inches) of rainwater accumulated in Paraguay’s capital city and several other areas, Ultima Hora reported, citing a weather official. Credit: CSU/CIRA & NOAA via Storyful
- Yahoo Canada Style
This Keurig coffee maker is 'fast and space saving' — and it's on sale for $100 on Amazon
Shoppers love that it's "easy to use and maintain."
- The Canadian Press
Poll suggests half of Canadians have negative opinion of latest Liberal budget
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests the Liberals have not won over voters with their latest budget, though there is broad support for their plan to build millions of homes. Just shy of half the respondents to Leger's latest survey said they had a negative opinion of the federal budget, which was presented last Tuesday. Only 21 per cent said they had a positive opinion, and one-third of respondents said they didn't know or preferred not to answer. Still, 65 per cent of those surveyed said the plan to sp
- The Canadian Press
Critics pan rationale for Nova Scotia government's coastal protection survey
HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has finally released a consultant’s survey that opposition parties say doesn’t address the important question of whether coastal property owners want legislation aimed at protecting the province’s coastline. Group ATN Consulting conducted the survey between Sept. 29 and Nov. 8 of last year, but the government only published a summary of the results on Friday. In February, the Progressive Conservative government said it would shift responsibility for coastal p
- PA Media: Entertainment
Billie Eilish on making album cover: I’ve never been in so much pain in my life
Hit Me Hard And Soft comes out on May 17.
- Associated Press
Investigator says Trump, allies were part of Michigan election scheme despite not being charged
A state investigator testified Wednesday that he considers former President Donald Trump and his White House chief of staff to be uncharged co-conspirators in a scheme to claim that he had won Michigan in the 2020 election, despite Democrat Joe Biden's clear victory. Trump and Mark Meadows were among the names mentioned during the cross-examination of Howard Shock, whose work led to forgery charges against more than a dozen people in Michigan.
- The Independent
Neighbours reveal details about ‘family man’ father who shot his wife and 3 kids in mystery murder-suicide - but spared son, 10
Jonathon Candy reportedly attended a basketball game just hours before the murder-suicide
- HuffPost
Conservative SCOTUS Almost Entirely Ignores Pregnant Patients In Emergency Abortion Arguments
Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Brett Kavanaugh focused more on the spending power of the federal government than they did life-saving emergency abortion care.