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- Reuters
Asian shares rise on tech boost; yen on intervention watch
The yen was rooted near 34-year lows, keeping traders wary of possible intervention from Tokyo. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan gained 1.55%, having climbed 1% on Tuesday, as stocks rebounded from last week's steep selloff. Japan's Nikkei surged 2%.
- Reuters
Energy facilities in Russia's Smolensk on fire after Ukraine-launched drone attack
Fire broke out at fuel and energy facilities in Russia's Smolensk region as a result of a drone attack launched by Ukraine, said Vasily Anokhin, the governor of the western region. It was not immediately known what facilities were on fire.
- USA TODAY
Plane crashes after takeoff in Alaska, bursts into flames: no survivors found
A plane carrying two people took off from the Fairbanks International Airport before crashing 7 miles south into the Tanana River.
- KOCO - Oklahoma City Videos
Stillwater police: Joint operation uncovers human remains in connection to missing 17-year-old
Stillwater police: Joint operation uncovers human remains in connection to missing 17-year-old
- NBA.com
Ben Sheppard nails it from behind the arc
Ben Sheppard nails it from behind the arc, 04/23/2024
- NBA.com
Patrick Beverley finishes through contact
Patrick Beverley finishes through contact, 04/23/2024
- NBA.com
Pat Connaughton scores and draws the foul
Pat Connaughton scores and draws the foul, 04/23/2024
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Tyrese Haliburton with a 2 Pt vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers) with a 2 Pt vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 04/23/2024
- The Canadian Press
Verhaeghe scores in OT as Panthers edge Lightning 3-2
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Carter Verhaeghe lifted a backhander just under the crossbar 2:59 into overtime, and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their NHL first-round playoff series. It was the fifth OT winner in Verhaeghe's career, coming on a play where Matthew Tkachuk got the puck to Anton Lundell — who found Verhaeghe. He waited for Tampa Bay goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy to commit, then put the puck over him to end it. Sam Bennett, who left with
- The Canadian Press
Indiana GOP candidates for governor make their pitch to voters at debate in Sen. Braun's absence
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Five gubernatorial candidates sought to undermine each other’s records during a final debate Tuesday night ahead of Indiana's May 7 GOP primary, but took few shots at the absent U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, who is considered the front-runner of the crowded field. Braun, who has former President Donald Trump's endorsement, skipped the event and instead attended a vote in Washington on a $95 billion foreign aid package for U.S. allies including Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. On the debat
- KOCO - Oklahoma City Videos
OBN: Fake Amazon van found in Missouri leads to illegal marijuana operation in Lindsay
OBN: Fake Amazon van found in Missouri leads to illegal marijuana operation in Lindsay
- Local Journalism Initiative
Sechelt asking community associations to suggest affordable housing locations
Sechelt will ask its community associations to identify at least one unused road dedication in their neighbourhoods that would be suitable for affordable housing to be built. As Sechelt has several community associations, during its April 17 regular meeting, Sechelt council directed staff to ask each of them to assist in creating a more affordable district. The list of dedications is set to be brought before the committee of the whole for discussion before the end of September. Coun. Alton Toth