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Evening StandardLondon travel news LIVE: Tube stations shut amid new strike as two lines delayed after 'casualty on tracks'
Several London Underground stations are closed due to workers striking while two Tube lines were halted because of a casualty on the track. Transport for London marked five stations as closed on the network at 10.30am on Friday due to the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association action. The union said the action was likely to cause Tube stations to close at the last minute, including into Saturday morning, but Transport for London said there will not be significant disruption.
- The Telegraph
British teenager Oliver Bearman primed for F1 seat as Nico Hulkenberg leaves Haas
British teenager Ollie Bearman, who made a sensational Formula One debut for Ferrari in Saudi Arabia last month, has been handed a boost as he looks to secure a permanent seat next season, with Haas confirming the departure of Nico Hulkenberg at the end of this year.
- Evening Standard
‘Crisis time’: The £100 billion exodus from the London Stock Exchange
There could be even bigger seismic shocks ahead with firms like Shell considering leaving the London Stock Exchange
- Yahoo Sports
Houston Astros vs. Colorado Rockies: How to watch the MLB Mexico City Series games
It's time for the 2024 MLB Mexico City Series. Here's how to watch the Astros vs. Rockies two-game event.
- Reuters
Daimler Truck faces imminent strike by over 7,300 US workers
Daimler Truck must reach a new labor contract with over 7,300 hourly workers at six facilities in the U.S. South by the end of Friday or face a possible strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union members. The workers are seeking higher pay, institution of cost-of-living adjustments and greater job security from the heavy-truck maker, UAW President Shawn Fain said during an online speech earlier this week. "Workers' wages at Daimler have not kept up," he said on Tuesday.
- BBC
Man City forward Hemp signs new deal until 2027
Manchester City forward Lauren Hemp signs a new three-year contract which will keep her at the club until 2027.
- The Telegraph
The £100m window to sign Bruno Guimaraes and why it makes sense for Newcastle
Eddie Howe has warned Bruno Guimaraes’ many suitors they will have to offer £100 million to activate his release clause before the end of June or he will stay at Newcastle United.
- BBC
Hearts can clinch third, Mr Clean Sheet & Livi on brink
Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland's clean-sheet record is in the spotlight as Hearts aim to secure third spot, while Livingston could be relegated.
- BANG Showbiz
Jess Glynne nearly quit music because of the scrutiny she's faced
Jess Glynne was considering calling it quits but couldn't "throw it all away" after putting up a fight.
- Reuters
Exxon misses on Q1 profit despite big gains in Guyana
Exxon Mobil Corp on Friday missed analysts' estimates with a 28% year-on-year drop in first quarter profits as weaker refining margins and lower natural gas prices offset volume gains. The largest U.S. oil company, which is in the process of closing a $60 billion deal for top shale oil producer Pioneer Natural Resources, posted first-quarter earnings of $8.22 billion, or $2.06 per share, compared to an $11.43 billion net profit a year ago. The results were the second highest for a first quarter in the past decade, behind the year-ago period, said Chief Financial Officer Kathryn Mikells.
- Kansas City Star
Why the Chiefs targeted Xavier Worthy in NFL Draft, and why he’s not more of the same
Here’s how Xavier Worthy could fill a glaring gap in the Chiefs’ offense.
- Kansas City Star
Kansas City makes dubious claims about its fountains. Here’s why I go with the flow
I always tell visitors from out of town: You know, they say we have more fountains than any place but Rome. Umm, really?
- Cover Media
Gisele Bündchen in tears to cops over 'stalking' situation
According to a video obtained by TMZ, after the officer told the supermodel that he would give her a "courtesy" pass, as she explained she was trying to "stay from that guy". "He's like, stalking me. I'm tired. I have nowhere to go. I have these f**king guys after me. Nothing protects me! I can't do nothing. I just want to live my life!" The cop told Bündchen he couldn't do anything about the photographers because they were also doing their job.
- Kansas City Star
This KC Star reporter flew on Air Force One. It was an ‘undeniably cool’ experience
The Kansas City Star’s Washington correspondent occasionally participates in the “press pool” reporting on the president. Sometimes that means a flight on Air Force One.
- BANG Showbiz
Richie Sambora dropping four new songs and teases tour news
The former Bon Jovi guitarist has some new tunes on the way and is plotting a tour.
- BANG Showbiz
BTS’ RM announces new solo album, Right Place, Wrong Person
BTS' RM has announced his second solo album 'Right Place, Wrong Person', which will release on May 24.
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Colin Salmon reveals which George scenes he struggled playing
EastEnders star Colin Salmon has revealed which scenes he struggled playing as his character George Knight.
- Investor's Business Daily
Dow Jones Futures Rise As Microsoft, Google Jump; New Market Rally Still Must Do This
Microsoft and Google jumped on earnings late after the market rally attempt showed resilience Wednesday amid Meta's sell-off.
- Reuters
Baloise shareholders vote to scrap 2% voting ceiling
Shareholders of Baloise on Friday voted to scrap a 2% ceiling on voting rights at the Swiss insurer, dealing a blow to the company's board, which had opposed it. The proposal, which needed a three-quarter majority to pass, received 78.2% of shareholder votes at Baloise's annual general meeting in the northern city of Basel. Shareholders at present have no more than 2% of votes, irrespective of the size of their stake, meaning that major investors like BlackRock or UBS cannot fully bring their weight to bear on decision-making.