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- Evening Standard
London mayor election LIVE: Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall cast their votes in battle for City Hall
Londoners have started casting their votes in the 2024 mayoral election that is pitting Labour incumbent Sadiq Khan against Tory challenger Susan Hall. Thirteen candidates are battling it out on election day, which kicked off as voting stations opened at 7am, with millions also set to vote to elect a new London Assembly. The race between the two frontrunners was electrified on Wednesday by a poll in the Standard which showed Mr Khan’s lead over Ms Hall had closed to the smallest since their campaigns started.
- Sky News
Richard Tandy: Electric Light Orchestra keyboardist dies aged 76
Richard Tandy, the keyboardist in Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), has died at the age of 76. Tandy helped shape the sound of the British rock band, best known for hits such as Mr Blue Sky and Last Train To London.
- The Canadian Press
One Tech Tip: How to repair an electric toothbrush
LONDON (AP) — Toothbrushes used to be simple, powered only by your hand so they never broke down. Nowadays, rechargeable electric toothbrushes are increasingly popular because they make brushing easier and more effective, but they are a headache when they stop working properly. Inside an electric toothbrush’s waterproof housing is a battery that powers a tiny motor which rapidly rotates or vibrates a replaceable brush head. The batteries are usually rechargeable but don't last forever. The quest
- Reuters
Euro zone factory activity took turn for the worse in April, PMI shows
The ongoing downturn in euro zone manufacturing activity deepened in April due to crumbling demand despite factories cutting prices, pushing firms to reduce headcount again, a survey showed on Thursday. HCOB's final euro zone manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, fell to 45.7 in April from March's 46.1, below the 50 mark denoting growth in activity for a 22nd month. While this is a difficult question, one thing is clear: It's not the manufacturing sector.
- Evening Standard
Tottenham fans must hold their nerve and trust Ange Postecoglou
High-risk football appears to be creating a divide among sections of support
- The Canadian Press
Astros and Guardians meet to determine series winner
Cleveland Guardians (20-10, first in the AL Central) vs. Houston Astros (10-20, fifth in the AL West)Houston; Thursday, 8:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Logan Allen (3-1, 5.46 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 26 strikeouts); Astros: Spencer Arrighetti (0-3, 10.97 ERA, 2.34 WHIP, 15 strikeouts)BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Astros -131, Guardians +111; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros and Cleveland Guardians play on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series.Houston has a 5
- The Canadian Press
Red Sox host the Giants on 4-game home win streak
San Francisco Giants (14-17, third in the NL West) vs. Boston Red Sox (18-13, third in the AL East)Boston; Thursday, 1:35 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Kyle Harrison (2-1, 4.09 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 31 strikeouts); Red Sox: Josh Winckowski (1-1, 3.50 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, 19 strikeouts)BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Red Sox -114, Giants -105; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Boston Red Sox will try to keep a four-game home win streak going when they take on the San Francisco Giants.Boston is 18-13 ov
- The Canadian Press
Orioles bring 2-1 series lead over Yankees into game 4
New York Yankees (20-12, second in the AL East) vs. Baltimore Orioles (19-11, first in the AL East)Baltimore; Thursday, 1:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Carlos Rodon (2-1, 2.48 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Orioles: Cole Irvin (2-1, 3.49 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 18 strikeouts)BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Yankees -135, Orioles +114; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Baltimore Orioles play the New York Yankees with a 2-1 series lead.Baltimore has an 11-7 record in home games and a 19-11 record ove
- The Canadian Press
Cubs face the Mets leading series 2-1
Chicago Cubs (19-12, second in the NL Central) vs. New York Mets (15-15, third in the NL East)New York; Thursday, 1:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Ben Brown (0-1, 4.30 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 22 strikeouts); Mets: Adrian Houser (0-3, 8.37 ERA, 1.90 WHIP, 14 strikeouts)BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mets -116, Cubs -104; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs bring a 2-1 advantage into the next game of the series against the New York Mets.New York has an 8-10 record in home games and a 15-1
- The Canadian Press
Rangers and Nationals square off in series rubber match
Washington Nationals (15-15, fourth in the NL East) vs. Texas Rangers (16-15, second in the AL West)Arlington, Texas; Thursday, 2:35 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Mitchell Parker (2-0, 1.69 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 14 strikeouts); Rangers: Nathan Eovaldi (1-2, 3.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 36 strikeouts)BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Rangers -202, Nationals +168; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: Both the Texas Rangers and the Washington Nationals are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday.Texas has
- The Canadian Press
Rockies bring 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Marlins
Colorado Rockies (7-23, fifth in the NL West) vs. Miami Marlins (8-24, fifth in the NL East)Miami; Thursday, 12:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Peter Lambert (2-1, 4.67 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 15 strikeouts); Marlins: Edward Cabrera (1-1, 5.28 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 21 strikeouts)BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Marlins -169, Rockies +142; over/under is 7 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies head into the matchup against the Miami Marlins as losers of four straight games.Miami is 8-24 overall and 4-15 in h
- Evening Standard
Two police officers injured in Hainault sword attack 'recuperating well'
Two police officers who were left injured following a deadly sword attack in north-east London are “recuperating well”, the Metropolitan Police said. Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, 36, of Newham, is accused of killing 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin as he made his way to school in Hainault on Tuesday morning. Four people, including two police officers, were left injured during the alleged attack.
- Yahoo Finance
Trump's 2025 policies could spur inflation. The debate is by how much.
Donald Trump's agenda includes a range of policies that could create new inflation pressures in the years ahead. The emerging debate among economists is exactly what those price effects would be.
- The Telegraph
Mirror publisher suffers hit as Facebook downgrades news articles
The publisher of the Mirror and Express newspapers has posted a drop in revenues for the first quarter as changes to Facebook’s algorithm hit its page views.
- Evening Standard
Koyn Thai: Samyukta Nair shakes things up at Mayfair restaurant
The basement level of Koyn Japanese is to change entirely, as Thai chef Rose Chalalai Singh comes in
- Yahoo Life
Exercise outside, find a workout buddy and other ways to get more mental health benefits from your fitness routine
Experts share simple workout tweaks to help you feel the burn — and feel better.
- Yahoo Finance UK
FTSE 100 LIVE: London higher as Fed leaves interest rates unchanged
UK markets rise as fears of US rate rise ease
- Yahoo Finance
Whether Wall Street garden leaves survive noncompete ban is an 'open question'
Some 'garden leave' agreements that Wall Street uses to protect secrets are expected to survive the FTC's new noncompete ban, but some probably won't.
- The Guardian
Love Lies Bleeding review – Kristen Stewart lifts brilliant bodybuilding noir
Violent story of extreme sport, forbidden love and a lot of murder could be a new grindhouse classic, but Stewart’s fierce subtlety pushes it up a level