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Yahoo News UKDo you agree with the Rwanda asylum policy? Here's what Yahoo readers think
The government's scheme to send asylum seekers on a one-way flight to Rwanda has become law. Here's what Yahoo readers think of it.
- Associated Press
Polish and Lithuanian leaders oversee military drills along their shared border
Polish President Andrzej Duda said Friday that “a potential aggressor must see our readiness" as he and his Lithuanian counterpart monitored a joint military drill along their shared border. Duda and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda met on the last day of the week-long Brave Griffin 24/II military exercise along the Suwalki Gap, a strategically important stretch of land that's considered a potential flashpoint area in case of a standoff between Russia and NATO.
- BBC
Where are the Gaza protests at US universities?
Protests have erupted across more than two dozen campuses, including New York, Texas and California.
- Reuters
In rare German boardroom fight, broker CEO exits with jab at founder
A rare public boardroom dispute in Germany escalated on Friday, with the outgoing CEO of a major online broker criticising a company founder who had publicly campaigned against him. Frank Niehage, the CEO of broker FlatexDegiro, this week suddenly announced he would leave after 10 years at the helm of the firm that operates in 16 countries with 2.7 million customers. The departure followed sharp criticism from the company's founder and major shareholder, Bernd Foertsch, who told a business magazine last month he would vote against Niehage and the company's chair at an upcoming shareholder meeting due to strategic mistakes, like "sleeping through a cryptocurrency boom".
- Raleigh News and Observer
Open Source: Sued over his noncompete clause, one Raleigh employee reflects after FTC rule
“The idea was first of all to make my life miserable because I left,” the former Prometheus Group worker said. This week, the FTC voted to essentially ban all noncompete agreements.
- PA Media: UK News
Firefighters are offered 4% pay rise
FBU members are being recommended to accept the offer.
- The Independent
Chelsea can claim crowning Women’s Champions League victory in the house that Emma Hayes built
Barcelona have a score to settle but Stamford Bridge will be ready as Chelsea look to reach the Women’s Champions League final in Hayes’s final season
- Associated Press
Music Review: Anitta welcomes listeners into her 'Funk Generation' on new album
First, Anitta took over Brazil. The trilingual Brazilian pop star has returned with a new album, the club-to-bedroom ready “Funk Generation.” Anitta is arguably Brazil’s most recognizable global pop singer since Astrud Gilberto sang “The Girl From Ipanema” nearly 60 years ago.
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A closer look at Adrian Newey, the brains behind 13 F1 drivers’ titles
Red Bull’s chief technical officer is set for talks over his future after reportedly requesting to leave the all-conquering team.
- Insider Monkey
11 Best EV Penny Stocks to Buy
In this article, we will take a detailed look at the 11 Best EV Penny Stocks to Buy. You can skip our detailed industry analysis on the EV industry and click 5 Best EV Penny Stocks to Buy. Remember the time when everyone thought EVs is the future and you should pour all you have in EV stocks to […]
- Elle
Zendaya and Tom Holland Have Talked About Getting Married
Zendaya and Tom Holland have never walked a red carpet together, but in private, they’ve discussed walking down the aisle.
- Reuters
European bank stocks rise to nearly 9-year high after earnings boost
European banking stocks extended their rally to an almost nine-year high on Friday, helped by first-quarter earnings that beat forecasts and signalled lenders remained in a "sweet spot". The basket of STOXX 600 banks touched 197.52, a level last reached in October 2015, and was last up 1.1%, aided by a 5.7% jump in shares of NatWest after the British bank's first-quarter results. European bank stocks have been on a tear since they tanked in March 2023 amid the U.S. banking crisis and the collapse of Credit Suisse.
- USA TODAY
Pentagon begins building floating pier to ferry humanitarian aid to Gaza
The Pentagon is builidng a floating pier and causeway to ferry humanitarian aid to Gaza where famine looms after months of war.
- Insider Monkey
EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE:EGP) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE:EGP) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript April 24, 2024 EastGroup Properties, Inc. isn’t one of the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds at the end of the third quarter (see the details here). Operator: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the EastGroup Properties First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call […]
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Too early to say if Ireland is experiencing impact of Rwanda plan, No 10 says
Downing Street rebuffed suggestions from Irish deputy premier Micheal Martin that asylum seekers were now fearful of staying in the UK.
- People
Jennifer Hudson Reveals She Does Squats Right Before Going on Stage for Her Talk Show – Here’s Why (Exclusive)
The EGOT winner, who stars in the new sci-fi movie 'Breathe', spoke to PEOPLE for One Last Thing
- Popular Mechanics
Scientists Are Building a Noah’s Ark for Corals
But will the species ultimately make it off the ark?
- The Independent
Lauren Hemp rejects Barcelona speculation to sign new Man City deal
Hemp said she wants to take her game to the ‘next level’ after signing a new deal with City until 2027
- Investor's Business Daily
Dow Jones Futures Higher After Inflation Data; Tesla Slides On Probe Into Autopilot Recall
Stock Market Today: Dow Jones futures rose Friday on key inflation data. Tech leaders Google and Microsoft surged on earnings.
- Insider Monkey
Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript April 24, 2024 Helen of Troy Limited beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $2.45, expectations were $2.31. HELE isn’t one of the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds at the end of the third quarter (see the details here). Jack Jancin: Thank you, operator. […]