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- The Canadian Press
Injured Toronto FC star Lorenzo Insigne back running but still some weeks away
TORONTO — There was a welcome sighting of Toronto FC star Lorenzo Insigne running with a trainer Friday while the rest of the team warmed up before training on a damp day at BMO Field. But the former Napoli captain, who has not played since March 23 when he hobbled off the field with a hamstring injury in first-half stoppage time of the 2-0 win over visiting Atlanta United, is still some weeks away. Toronto hosts the New England Revolution on Saturday. "I'd like to frighten New England and say h
- The Independent
Melania Trump gives rare interview stressing ‘unity’ as her husband faces hush money trial
Former first lady attends event with GOP LGBT+ group the Log Cabin Republicans
- Sky News
Man sets himself on fire in protest area outside Trump trial
A man has set himself on fire outside the courthouse in New York where former US President Donald Trump is on trial. The man was in the designated protest area outside the courthouse. It comes after jury selection for Trump's hush money trial concluded with 12 people, and six alternatives, chosen to decide whether the former US president covered up payments to women who alleged they had affairs with him.
- The Independent
Primary school teacher accused of murdering her boyfriend revealed ‘alter ego’ in journal entries, court told
Fiona Beal admits killing her partner Nicholas Billingham but denies it was murder as court told she hid his body in a ‘de facto coffin’
- Investor's Business Daily
AI Chip Leader Arm Stock Dives Below A Key Support Level, Is It A Buy Right Now?
AI chip stock Arm Holdings surged more than 152% past a recent buy point. Following that advance, is Arm stock a buy in today's stock market?
- The Canadian Press
The Latest | Full jury of 12 people and 6 alternates seated in Trump’s hush money trial
NEW YORK (AP) — A jury of 12 people and six alternates was seated on Friday in former President Donald Trump’s hush money criminal case. The completion of jury selection sets the stage for opening statements in the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president to begin Monday, as well as weeks of testimony in a case charging Trump with falsifying business records to suppress stories about his sex life emerging in the final days of the 2016 election. The jury includes a sales professional,
- The Telegraph
I gave my 9-year-old a smartphone – here’s why
When Sarah Janes’ daughter asked her for a smartphone at the tender age of six, the mother-of-one from Bedford pushed back with some force. As an IT expert, she was well aware of a phone’s addictive qualities and the harmful impact the devices can have on a young person’s mood, sleeping patterns and brain development.
- The Canadian Press
Knicks and 76ers got past injuries that could've ruined them. Now they meet in playoffs
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Jalen Brunson and his New York teammates refused to let injuries knock them down. Joel Embiid of Philadelphia wouldn't let his keep him down. It was just days apart in January when the Knicks and 76ers were rocked by what could have been season-swinging blows. The Knicks were rolling through teams during one of the best months in franchise history when starting forwards Julius Randle and OG Anunoby went out of the lineup on the same day. Both needed surgery, with the All-
- The Telegraph
Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial court
A man set himself on fire outside the New York courtroom where a full jury had been selected to hear Donald Trump’s hush money trial only moments before.
- The Canadian Press
Germany coach Nagelsmann extends contract through 2026 World Cup. Bayern left still searching
BERLIN (AP) — Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has extended his contract by two years, taking him beyond the upcoming European Championship and through the 2026 World Cup. It also rules out Nagelsmann returning to Bayern Munich, which is looking for a new coach for next season after deciding to part ways with Thomas Tuchel at the end of this season. Nagelsmann was the reported favorite following Xabi Alonso’s decision to stay with Bayer Leverkusen. Bayern has to look elsewhere after two high-prof
- Yahoo News
Trump’s hush money trial jury is set. Here’s why we won’t learn much about them.
The jury that will decide whether Donald Trump is guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records is made up of seven men and five women who live in Manhattan.
- The Canadian Press
Toronto FC, New England looking to turn the tide after disappointing showings
Toronto FC and the New England Revolution are both looking to climb out of a hole when they meet Saturday at BMO Field. After a promising start under John Herdman, injury-depleted Toronto (3-4-1) has lost three straight while being outscored 10-3. New England (1-5-1) made it as far as the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup but has found league wins hard to come by under new coach Caleb Porter. Porter sees some similarities with Toronto. "There's a transition that their club's going thro
- Yahoo Sports
Logan Webb keeps spinning, Mike Trout is fully back, Mets city connect uniform released
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss the rough debut from Jack Leiter, Logan Webb continuing to absolutely spin for the Giants, discuss things they love & hate, give their good, bad and Uggla for the week and react to the new Mets city connect uniforms.
- The Telegraph
Israel’s measured strike on Iran sends a deliberately mixed message to the world
The message sent by Israel’s limited military strike on Iran depends entirely on where you sit – and that “ambiguity” is very much intentional.
- Investor's Business Daily
Magnificent Seven Stocks To Buy And Watch: Nvidia Stock Dives Below Key Level
Magnificent Seven stocks, including AI leader Nvidia, are among the best stocks to buy and watch in today's stock market.
- Sacramento Bee
New trial in Elk Grove police death case ordered over ‘false or misleading’ testimony
“In this case, false testimony prevented plaintiffs from fully and fairly presenting their case.”
- The Independent
Police reviewing allegations against suspended Tory MP accused of pay-off to ‘bad people’
Officers consider Labour call for Lancashire force to investigate
- Local Journalism Initiative
Woodstock politicians push to build more homes (just not this many in one spot)
WOODSTOCK – A proposal to turn a Victorian home into an eight-unit apartment complex has been quashed by city politicians here, despite the community's need for more housing. City council voted unanimously to reject the proposal – delighting neighbours vehemently opposed to the prospect overhaul at 329 Buller St. The house is around the corner from a historic neigbourhood with an abundance of heritage homes and within a kilometre of the city’s downtown. “I'm really happy that our voices were hea
- Investor's Business Daily
Even IBD 50 Medical Products Stocks Don't All Look Healthy In This Sick Market
Dexcom stock reversed on Friday and fell below a buy point. But one of these medical stocks is still in a buy zone.
- Storyful
Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Trump Trial, Reports Say
Ambulances rushed to the scene where a man set himself on fire outside the Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial was taking place on Friday, April 19, according to local reports.Video from Liam Quigley shows several firetrucks and members of the New York Police Department near Collect Pond Park, across the street from the courthouse, where the person appeared to have self-immolated. Bystanders said they saw the person pour liquid over his head before setting himself on fire, CBS News reported, citing witnesses.The person was receiving medical treatment but his condition was unclear, Quigley said.This is a developing story. Credit: Liam Quigley via Storyful