Yahoo Movies OTR: Is Healey Administration making progress on MBTA's problems?
The governor says she is digging deeper into the contracts for new trains because of continuing delays, and she has yet to appoint a new GM for the transit system.
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ReutersHaiti police bolster security around palace ahead of transition
PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Haitian police deployed tear gas to move people back from a security perimeter around the National Palace while soldiers gripping rifles patrolled the international airport's diplomatic entrance on Tuesday, ahead of a planned change of government. The palace has come under repeated fire from gangs that have paralyzed the capital Port-au-Prince. A nine-member presidential transition council is to be sworn in at the palace, and although no date has been announced, rumors circulated that it could happen this week.
- HuffPost
Exclusive: Biden Administration To Appoint New Special Envoy For Gaza
The president plans to tap Lise Grande of the United States Institute of Peace to replace David Satterfield, two sources told HuffPost.
- Reuters
LG Energy Solution to license out battery patents to block tech infringement, exec says
LG Energy Solution said on Wednesday it would launch a new business model of licensing out its battery technologies next month, as infringements of the South Korean company's patents surge with competition to supply electric vehicle makers. LGES, the world's second-largest EV battery producer after China's CATL, will also consider issuing warning notices or suing those it suspects are infringing its patents, Lee Han Sun, head of LGES' intellectual property center, said in an interview. "Over the past two or three years, myriads of latecomers have sprung up in the EV battery sector globally, resulting in the spread of a price war and patent infringements," Lee said.
- The Canadian Press
José Ramírez homers as Guardians continue scorching start with 4-1 win over Red Sox
CLEVELAND (AP) — Tyler Freeman and Bryan Rocchio had RBIs in the seventh inning when Cleveland finally scored against Boston's Tanner Houck, and José Ramírez homered as the Guardians kept up their scorching start with a 4-1 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday night. Houck (3-2) threw a three-hit shutout against the Guardians last week. He held them scoreless for six more innings before Freeman hit a run-scoring single and Rocchio added a sacrifice fly off reliever Brennan Bernardino. Ramírez connect
- Business Insider
Stock market today: US indexes rise as mega-cap earnings take the spotlight
Investors are betting on strong earnings among mega-cap leaders to help sustain the equity rebound, after stocks suffered heavy losses last week.
- The Independent
Biden trolls Trump over Bible grift as he slams abortion bans that ‘rip away rights of women’
President’s re-election campaign believes the Sunshine State — which hasn’t gone to a Democrat in a presidential election since 2012 — is now seriously in play
- Investor's Business Daily
Dow Jones Futures: Market Rallies, But Big Tests Loom; Tesla Soars On 'Affordable' EV, Elon Musk
The rally attempt gained steam Tuesday. Tesla leapt late as it said an "affordable" EV is coming. Elon Musk is on the call.
- Kansas City Star
Man, 19, faces tampering charge in Independence mall shooting that killed pregnant woman
Peterson Jr., 19, is charged with tampering with evidence in a murder investigation stemming from a shooting in Independence Center last November.
- Business Insider
Why the steep plunge in stocks in April means the bull market can push on
The correction in stocks since the market hit all-time highs in March is actually good news for investors, according to one market veteran.
- United Press International
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to arm school teachers with guns
Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday to arm teachers with guns. The bill, which now heads to the governor's desk, comes one year after a mass shooting at a Nashville elementary school killed six people.
- KMGH - Denver Scripps
Bill to overhaul RTD board will undergo changes following pushback
This year’s legislative session is winding down but lawmakers still have plenty on their plates, including finding ways to build more affordable housing near transit.
- Associated Press
World seeing near breakdown of international law amid wars in Gaza and Ukraine, Amnesty says
The world is seeing a near breakdown of international law amid flagrant rule-breaking in Gaza and Ukraine, multiplying armed conflicts, the rise of authoritarianism and huge rights violations in Sudan, Ethiopia and Myanmar, Amnesty International warned Wednesday as it published its annual report. The human rights organization said the most powerful governments, including the United States, Russia and China, have led a global disregard for international rules and values enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, with civilians in conflicts paying the highest price.
- USA TODAY
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers, school staff to carry concealed handguns
The legislation sailed through the lower chamber and will go to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's desk. After the vote, the House descended into chaos.
- Deadline
Lisa Vanderpump Defends Andy Cohen Amid Lawsuits & Allegations: “I’m On His Side”
Lisa Vanderpump is defending Andy Cohen after a series of allegations made against him by former Bravo stars. In a recent interview, Vanderpump came to Cohen’s defense after the Watch What Happens Live host was accused of sexual harassment and engaging Real Housewives stars to use drugs. It was recently reported, and subsequently shut down …
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A year after school shooting, Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow armed teachers
A year after a deadly school shooting, Tennessee Republican lawmakers passed a bill that would let some teachers and staff carry concealed handguns on public school grounds. Protestors were removed from the gallery after shouting "Blood on your hands." (AP video by Kristin M. Hall)
- KERO - Bakersfield Scripps
Shafter Pool, Skatepark, Stringham park construction projects continue to plug along
Shafter Pool, Skatepark, Stringham park construction projects continue to plug along
- The Independent
London marathoner drinks wine glass at every mile in viral challenge
‘It’s my first experience of this going absolutely mad and I feel very honoured,’ runner says
- Business Insider
The recent sell-off stocks is just the start, and the ongoing correction has further to go as risks mount, JPMorgan says
The stock market is operating against a "problematic backdrop," and there are elevated risk factors that could spark more losses, JPMorgan said.
- Deadline
‘FBI International’ Surprise: Luke Kleintank Leaving CBS Drama After Three Seasons
EXCLUSIVE: So long, Scott Forrester: Luke Kleintank, one of the original cast members of FBI: International, is leaving the CBS series. Kleintank plays the head of the FBI fly team unit. His last episode as Scott airs May 7. “After much thought and consideration, I’ve made the difficult decision to leave FBI International,” the actor …
- BBC
Sprints singer: 'I should be able to perform without being groped'
As MPs meet to discuss misogyny in music, Karla Chubb from Irish band Sprints says the issue is rife.