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The Telegraph
Canary Islands beg UK holidaymakers to visit despite anti-tourism protests
The Canary Islands tourism minister has urged British holidaymakers to not cancel their holidays, as locals prepare to hold anti-tourism protests on Saturday across the entire archipelago.
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Associated Press
Firefighters to tackle scaffolding dangling outside ruins of fire-ravaged Danish landmark
Firefighters in Copenhagen plan to start taking down scaffolding that is left dangling dangerously Friday outside the ruins of the Danish capital's historic Old Stock Exchange building after a fire tore through it and collapsed much of its structure. “Right now, structural engineers and engineers are assessing how it can be done to cut the scaffolding free,” said Tim Ole Simonsen, a spokesman for the Greater Copenhagen Fire Department. Tuesday's blaze was believed to have started on the roof of the building, which had been wrapped up in scaffolding while the building was being renovated.
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USA TODAY
Is pickle juice good for you? Here's what experts want you to know
Is there a secret health hack hiding in the door of your refrigerator? Here's what experts say about pickle juice's potential health benefits.
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Associated Press
Biden administration restricts oil and gas leasing in 13 million acres of Alaska's petroleum reserve
The Biden administration said Friday it will restrict new oil and gas leasing on 13 million acres (5.3 million hectares) of a federal petroleum reserve in Alaska to help protect wildlife such as caribou and polar bears as the Arctic continues to warm. The decision — part of an ongoing, yearslong fight over whether and how to develop the vast oil resources in the state — finalizes protections first proposed last year as the Biden administration prepared to approve the controversial Willow oil project. The approval of Willow drew fury from environmentalists, who said the large oil project violated Biden's pledge to combat climate change.
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Reuters
US restricts drilling and mining in Alaska wilderness, angering state leaders
The Biden administration on Friday took steps to limit both oil and gas drilling and mining in Alaska, angering state officials who said the restrictions will cost jobs and make the U.S. reliant on foreign resources. The measures are aligned with President Joe Biden's efforts to rein in oil and gas activities on public lands and conserve 30% of U.S. lands and waters to combat climate change. The Interior Department finalized a regulation to block oil and gas development on 40% of Alaska's National Petroleum Preserve to protect habitats for polar bears, caribou and other wildlife and the way of life of indigenous communities.
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The Canadian Press
Biden’s new Title IX rules protect LGBTQ+ students, but transgender sports rule still on hold
The rights of LGBTQ+ students will be protected by federal law and victims of campus sexual assault will gain new safeguards under rules finalized Friday by the Biden administration. The new provisions are part of a revised Title IX regulation issued by the Education Department, fulfilling a campaign pledge by President Joe Biden. He had promised to dismantle rules created by former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, who added new protections for students accused of sexual misconduct. Notably abse
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The Canadian Press
Key ally of Pakistan's prime minister demands end to ban on social media platform X
ISLAMABAD (AP) — An important ally of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif demanded the government lift a two-month-old ban on the social media platform X, saying on Friday that it violates citizens' right to speech and expression. The ban on X has been in place since February, when the party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan announced a nationwide protest against alleged election rigging ahead of the Feb. 8 vote that allowed Sharif to come to power. “We demand that the ban on X,
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The Telegraph
Lando Norris beats Lewis Hamilton to Chinese GP sprint pole
McLaren’s Lando Norris seized pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race on Friday after a wet and chaotic qualifying at the Shanghai International Circuit.
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Yahoo Life
Signs of multiple sclerosis can be detected in blood 5 years before symptoms appear, new study finds. Here's why this breakthrough is important.
What you need to know about the study, as well as who is most at risk for multiple sclerosis and early signs to look out for.
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The Guardian
MLS power rankings: new rules hand an edge to Messi and Miami
San Jose have goalkeeping problems, the Whitecaps are defending in a unique way and Miami are given a helping hand
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The Guardian
Ignore the fashion naysayers – you can still wear a floral dress for spring
It may not be groundbreaking, but a flowery frock is my go-to as the weather warms – so embrace this rite of spring in style
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The Guardian
Experience: I lost my hands after being electrocuted by 14,400 volts
As the scrap metal touched the power line, everything went black
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CBC
Tabusintac fishermen fight for dredging to clear 'dangerous channel'
On a cloudy April afternoon, Weldon Harding is scanning the waters of Tabusintac Bay, in northeastern New Brunswick, from the back of a lobster fishing boat. He points out a long sandbar, indicating the start of a shallow channel to enter and exit the harbour."It's narrow, it's shallow and if you come in and it's rough, you hit the bottom and the next wave takes you and sinks you."As the boat passes near the gully at high tide, water levels on the marine depth sounder dip to just above one-and-a
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CBC
Province paid more than $2.5M for travel nurses to work long-term care homes
Travel nurses brought in to work in long-term care in 2022 earned two-to-three times more than their New Brunswick-based colleagues, the province says.Minister of Social Development Jill Green told a legislative committee Thursday that long-term care homes were in an emergency situation at the time the department signed contracts totalling just over $2.5 million with two private companies. Toronto-based Canadian Health Labs received almost all of that money to provide 55 staff, from February to
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CBC
New Peggys Cove bylaw brought in amidst complaints of unfairness
Peggys Cove now has a new bylaw to guide development and protect the iconic fishing village's heritage, but some say the process to create those rules was unfair.After more than two years of consultation and five different drafts, this week the province approved a new land-use bylaw that will replace one from 2003.It aims to preserve the "authentic, traditional fishing village" spirit of the cove, while allowing commercial uses where residents can benefit financially from the thousands of touris
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The Telegraph
Six pieces of silverware the Women’s Six Nations should introduce
Seasonal Six Nations fans are likely to be unfamiliar with the tournament’s array of cups of trophies created over the years to add more competitive spice to fixtures.
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CBC
N.S. post-secondary students graduate with among the highest debt: Statistics Canada
Georgia Saleski wants to get a master's degree and take the next step in their post-secondary education.But two years after graduating with a kinesiology degree from Acadia University in Wolfville, N.S., it's not a lack of ambition standing in the way.A mountain of debt will follow the 23-year-old and many other Nova Scotia graduates well into their adulthood.New Statistics Canada data shows that post-secondary graduates in the province have among the highest levels of student debt, and are less
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The Telegraph
Nell Mescal doesn’t need Paul’s stardust, Blue Lab Beats are irresistible – the week’s best albums
The elephant in the room is Nell Mescal’s surname. She released her first single in 2020, having started it long before older brother Paul’s Normal People stardom (and before the siblings posted a cover duet online in lockdown). Nepo baby accusations cut deep for the 20-year-old Irish singer-songwriter: “It’s sometimes difficult to take.” She needn’t worry – her debut EP, showcasing laid-bare lyrics and technical skill, undeniably warrants recognition independently.
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Charlotte Observer
German-born Charlotte 49ers defender hopes to join NFL after years away from his family
German-born pass rusher Julius Welschof spent just one season with the Charlotte 49ers, but that lone campaign could lead to a big opportunity in the NFL.
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The Telegraph
The Andalusian horseback getaway frequented by European royals
Short of setting up an opera house in your stately home, there are few more effective ways of pouring money down the drain than investing in a horse. And once you’ve bought the first one, the temptation to add to your stable is virtually irresistible.
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