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- Reuters
WRAPUP 1-Consumer gulf widens as demand for premium and budget foods grows
From Nestle to Danone, food companies are seeing shoppers that want either premium or cheaper products, with less interest in items in the middle, particularly in developed markets like North America. The packaged goods industry has for over two years hit shoppers with higher prices, citing higher costs that started with the pandemic and were exacerbated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Everything from sunflower oil to freight has become more expensive, taking a toll on global supply chains and consumers struggling to make ends meet.
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- The Guardian
SNP ends power-sharing deal with Scottish Greens over climate strategy
Cabinet votes to leave historic Bute House agreement after government abandons emissions target
- BBC
SNP's power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens collapses
It follows the government's decision to scrap key climate targets and its response to a review into gender services.
- Reuters
UK-listed drugmaker Indivior seeks shareholder nod for US listing
Indivior had, in February, announced its intent to shift its listing by the middle of the year to the U.S., which, it argued, reflected its growth opportunities as its proprietary treatments are U.S.-centred and U.S.-based investors account for nearly 50% of its overall shareholder base. The list of UK-based companies that have already listed in the United States includes ARM, the UK's biggest chip company, as well as building supplies firm CRH and plumbing equipment company Ferguson. Indivior also reaffirmed its annual outlook after logging in a 12% net revenue growth in the first quarter, boosted by strong demand for its Sublocade treatment for opioid use disorder.
- The Independent
US college protests – live: Texas students arrested as Johnson calls on Columbia University president to quit
Over 100 students at NYU and Columbia have been arrested this past week over pro-Palestinian protest encampments
- Associated Press
French president will outline his vision for Europe as an assertive global power amid war in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to outline his vision for Europe to become a more assertive global power against a backdrop of war in Ukraine and other security and economic challenges, in a speech on Thursday ahead of pivotal European Parliament elections in June. The French president plans to focus on strategic and geopolitical issues in Europe, including defense, the economy, protecting the environment and safeguarding democracy, his advisers said. Russia’s war in Ukraine, now in its third year, is expected to be the main theme of the speech Macron will deliver at Paris’ Sorbonne University on Thursday.
- Evening Standard
Met Police officer quits in disgrace after cyber flashing allegation
PC Luke Stokes was spared criminal charges after being accused of sending unwanted sexual messages to train passengers
- Yahoo TV UK
BBC’s Clive Myrie reacts to Huw Edwards’ resignation
Clive Myrie has said Huw Edwards' resignation from the BBC was "regrettable".
- Evening Standard
Vanessa Feltz quits TalkTV as news channel undergoes big shake-up
Vanessa Feltz is leaving her role as a presenter on TalkTV as the news channel undergoes a major shake-up. Feltz, who hosted the drivetime slot, will be replaced by Jeremy Kyle for four days a week, with Peter Cardwell taking over from 4-7pm on Fridays. “As TalkTV steps back from linear TV, it’s time for me to also step back and focus on my other commitments and new projects ahead.”
- The Telegraph
Israel could be Biden’s Vietnam
Pundits and protestors are drawing parallels between Joe Biden and Lyndon B Johnson – another liberal presidency doomed by an ugly war. In so many ways, Gaza is not Vietnam. America has no boots on the ground; no draft if it did. Yet the analogy builds in three troubling steps.
- PA Media: Sport
Brendan Rodgers hoping Celtic can give retiring Joe Hart ‘wonderful sign-off’
The former England goalkeeper is hanging up his gloves at the end of the season.
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Q1 2024 First Commonwealth Financial Corp Earnings Call
Q1 2024 First Commonwealth Financial Corp Earnings Call
- Evening Standard
Rapist jailed after 'cold case' evidence provides key clues after west London attacks
Simon Charles was brought to justice after victims’ details about attacker matched which led police to his door
- TechCrunch
TikTok pulls feature from Lite app in EU over addiction concerns
TikTok suspended a gamification feature in the European Union following an intervention by the bloc. With attention on TikTok's growing pile of US legal woes, the announcement went mostly unnoticed when it occurred late local time Wednesday. TikTok's move came just two days after the EU opened an investigation into a so-called "task and reward" mechanism on the TikTok Lite app, citing concerns over an addictive design that could pose a mental health risk for young people.
- WMAR- Baltimore Scripps
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Good Morning Maryland Thursday Weather - Stevie Daniels
- The Independent
Scottish government coalition collapses as SNP end power-sharing with Greens
The decision came after first minister Mr Yousaf called an emergency meeting of the Scottish cabinet to address growing tensions between the Scottish Greens and the SNP
- The Independent
Venice entry fees: How much does it cost and how does it work?
Exclusive: The €5 ticket scheme aims ‘to safeguard the city from overtourism’ says leading transport and tourism official
- The Independent
Moulin Rouge windmill blades break off and fall into street
A spokesperson for the venue says no-one was hurt in the incident
- The Canadian Press
Technical glitch temporarily closed southern Norway airspace, causing delays at Oslo airport
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A technical problem caused aviation authorities in Norway to temporarily close the airspace over the south of the country Thursday, leading to significant delays at Oslo airport, one of the largest in Scandinavia. The airspace was gradually reopened after more than three hours, but delays would continue throughout the day, the state-owned airport operator said. In a statement, Avinor said “the technical error was at the Oslo Control Center, which meant that the airspac