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Three hundred families from Oakland will continue receiving $500 a month for the next six months as part of the Universal Basic Income Program.
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Yahoo SportsPhillies shortstop Trea Turner expected to miss at least six weeks with strained hamstring
Trea Turner is expected to miss the next six weeks with the Philadelphia Phillies. The shortstop strained his hamstring running the bases.
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Aaron Judge tossed for 1st time, Rizzo hits 3-run homer as Yankees top Tigers 5-3
Aaron Judge was ejected for the first time in his career in the seventh inning, Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run homer to cap a four-run third and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Saturday. Judge had two hits, including an RBI double to start New York’s rally in the third before getting ejected by plate umpire Ryan Blakney for arguing a called third strike. Judge thought a full count fastball by Tyler Holton was slightly outside and he was quickly tossed after looking back at Blakney.
- The Canadian Press
I-95 overpass in Connecticut scorched during a fuel truck inferno has been demolished
NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — A bridge damaged in a fiery crash that kept Interstate 95 in Connecticut closed Thursday and Friday has been demolished. A live camera operated by the Connecticut Department of Transportation on Saturday showed excavators and bucket loaders scooping up rubble from the destroyed Fairfield Avenue overpass above I-95 in Norwalk and dumping it into large containers and dump trucks to be hauled away. Crews started tearing down the bridge on Friday morning and work, including the
- HuffPost UK
Labour Wins West Midlands Mayor Election In Another Huge Blow For Rishi Sunak
Richard Parker managed to defeat Andy Street by barely 1,500 votes following a nail-biting contest.
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3 bodies recovered likely those of 2 Australians and American who went missing, prosecutors say
Three bodies recovered in an area of Baja California are likely to be those of the two Australians and an American who went missing last weekend during a camping and surfing trip, the state prosecutor’s office said Saturday. While there has not yet been confirmation based on forensic examination, physical characteristics — including hair — means there is a high likelihood that the bodies are those of the three tourists, local TV network Milenio reported, citing chief state prosecutor María Elena Andrade Ramírez. “It is presumed that (the bodies) are the ones being investigated,” an employee of the state prosecutors’ office who was not authorized to be quoted by name told The Associated Press.
- The Telegraph
Northampton show character in defeat to scare Leinster in thrilling Champions Cup semi-final
For all the colourful entertainment provided by the Premiership this season after the trauma of losing three clubs last campaign, Northampton Saints showed there is a steely resolve behind the fanfare.
- The Independent
Trump’s potential VP picks gather at Mar-a-Lago as he headlines RNC fundraiser: Latest updates
Former aide to Donald Trump answers questions concerning times as press secretary for 2016 campaign
- Evening Standard
World Snooker Championship 2024: Semi-final schedule, results and latest scores
All four players still in the tournament will be dreaming of Crucible glory
- The Canadian Press
Angel Reese, Cardoso debuts watched widely on fan's livestream after WNBA is unable to broadcast
The WNBA debuts of Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso were widely watched on a social media livestream from a fan who stepped in when the league's app couldn't broadcast the game. Reese and Cardoso played in their first preseason game for the Chicago Sky on Friday night in a 92-81 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. The WNBA's app had incorrectly listed the game as available to watch, leading to confusion from fans before the league clarified that only Caitlin Clark's debut with the Indiana Fever was being
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Frosted Hummingbird Bread Recipe
These sweet hummingbird bread is loaded with coconut, pineapple, and pecans, and topped off with an irresistible cream cheese frosting.
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Irish Eurovision entry Bambie Thug was in hospital after eating ‘bad shellfish’
Bambie Thug has promised to ‘stand out’ from the crowd after Ireland’s last few entries have not made the Eurovision final.
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Nova Scotia NDP leader says party is election ready, announces housing plan
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s NDP leader trained her sights on the next provincial election as she announced a program aimed at easing the cost of housing during a rousing campaign-style speech before the party’s annual convention in Halifax. Claudia Chender later told reporters on Saturday her proposal could be considered a major plank in her party’s platform ahead of a general election, which can be held no later than July 15 of next year. “Absolutely, I think we know housing is one of the largest i
- The Independent
F1 Miami Grand Prix LIVE: Qualifying start time, updates and results
F1 live updates from Saturday at the Miami Grand Prix with the sprint race and grand prix qualifying
- The Canadian Press
Đurić scores twice as Monza hits Lazio's Champions League hopes with 2-2 draw
MILAN (AP) — Milan Đurić scored twice, including a stoppage-time equalizer, as Monza held Lazio 2-2 in Serie A on Saturday to hinder the capital club’s chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions League. The result ended Lazio’s four-match winning run and left Igor Tudor’s side seventh, three points behind Roma, which occupies fifth place and the final Champions League qualifying position after Italy earned an extra spot in next season’s competition. Sixth-place Atalanta is only a point ah
- The Independent
Stuart Bingham v Jak Jones LIVE: World Snooker Championship scores and updates from semi-final
Bingham and Jones play to a finish this evening with Kyren Wilson awaiting in the Crucible final
- The Telegraph
Erling Haaland’s freakish scoring spree summed up by otherworldly leap for second goal
The first thought was how he has jumped that high from practically a standing start but then Erling Haaland is not like the rest of us mere mortals. He has his own video game character now but there was always something otherworldly about him. And as he rose above poor Nelson Semedo as if being hoisted from the ground by some sort of invisible force, you just had to admire the sheer athleticism of the whole operation.
- The Independent
Local election results 2024: Key wins and losses across the country
Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour grapples three local authorities from Tories with 72 councils yet to declare
- The Canadian Press
California man indicted for allegedly making threats to Georgia prosecutor in Trump election case
ATLANTA (AP) — A California man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Atlanta for sending death threats to District Attorney Fani Willis, who is overseeing the prosecution of former President Donald Trump and 18 others on charges of illegally trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. Marc Shultz, 66, of Chula Vista, is facing charges of transmitting interstate threats to injure Willis. Prosecutors alleged that Shultz posted comments to YouTube livestream videos in Octo
- Lexington Herald-Leader
At 150th Kentucky Derby, eye-catching colors dominate fashion choices. See photos
Solids and monochromatic looks were hits among crowds at Churchill Downs as race-goers go big for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby.
- The Canadian Press
Houston braces for flooding to worsen in wake of storms
HOUSTON (AP) — High waters flooded neighborhoods around Houston on Saturday following heavy rains that have already resulted in crews rescuing more than 400 people from homes, rooftops and roads engulfed in murky water. Others prepared to evacuate their property. A flood watch remained in effect through Sunday afternoon as forecasters predicted additional rainfall Saturday night, bringing another 1 to 3 inches (2.5 to 7.6 centimeters) of water to the soaked region and the likelihood of major flo