Stocks Rise After Strong Earnings, Economic Data

Stocks Rise After Strong Earnings, Economic Data

U.S. stock indexes rose toward fresh records Thursday on strong earnings reports and improving economic data. The S&P 500 gained 0.9%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.8%, or about 260 points, putting both indexes on pace for record closes. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite advanced 1%. A powerful rally has pushed stocks to repeated
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Researchers identify systems that could have Tatooine-like planets with twin suns

Researchers identify systems that could have Tatooine-like planets with twin suns

Luke Skywalker takes in Tatooine’s twin sunset in the original Star Wars. Scientists reckon such habitable planets might orbit multiple suns in real life. LucasFilm Desert planet Tatooine isn’t the most inviting world in the Star Wars galaxy, but its twin suns offer a visually stunning end to each day and keep inhabitants warm. It
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Chauvin speaks in court, says he will not testify in his own defense

Chauvin speaks in court, says he will not testify in his own defense

Derek Chauvin, the fired Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death, will not testify in his own defense. Chauvin spoke in court from the defense table using a microphone just after court resumed on Thursday.  “I will invoke my Fifth Amendment privilege today,” Chauvin said. The defense, which is expected to rest its case
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Instagram apologises for promoting weight-loss content to users with eating disorders | Instagram

Instagram has apologised for a “mistake” that meant it promoted weight-loss content to users with eating disorders. A new feature on the social network provides users with suggested search terms based on their interests, with default prompts including terms such as “yard work”, “home decor” or “sunsets”. But some people with eating disorders found the
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Greensill: No boundaries between civil service and private sector, watchdog warns - BBC News

Greensill: No boundaries between civil service and private sector, watchdog warns – BBC News

Greensill: No boundaries between civil service and private sector, watchdog warns  BBC News Westminster watchdog chief ‘did not anticipate anything like Greensill’  Guardian News The real scandal is that the revolving door between government and business is still open  The Guardian U.K. Watchdog Calls for Urgent Lobbying Reform on Greensill  Bloomberg Whitehall civil servants ordered to disclose all conflicts
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PM Imran Khan formally hands over information ministry portfolio to Fawad Chaudhry

PM Imran Khan formally hands over information ministry portfolio to Fawad Chaudhry

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry. — PID/File PM Imran Khan reappoints Fawad Chaudhry as information minister. SAPM Shahbaz Gill, Senator Faisal Javed confirm the development. This is the second time Chaudhry has been given the portfolio. Prime Minister Imran Khan has formally handed over the Ministry of Information to federal minister Fawad
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Biden administration to impose tough economic sanctions on Russia over cyber spying, efforts to influence presidential election

Biden administration to impose tough economic sanctions on Russia over cyber spying, efforts to influence presidential election

The measures are an effort to make good on President Biden’s vow to hold Moscow accountable for a series of operations, including the hacking operation commonly known as SolarWinds, which compromised nine federal agencies and about 100 private firms. Story continues below advertisement “Our view is that no single action that we will take or
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Coronavirus latest news: Blood clot risk eight times higher from Covid than AstraZeneca vaccine, study finds - Telegraph.co.uk

Coronavirus latest news: Blood clot risk eight times higher from Covid than AstraZeneca vaccine, study finds – Telegraph.co.uk

Coronavirus latest news: Blood clot risk eight times higher from Covid than AstraZeneca vaccine, study finds  Telegraph.co.uk Covid pushes NHS treatment waiting list to 4.7 million  The Times NHS: Nearly 5,000,000 are waiting for operations in England  Metro.co.uk Nearly 400,000 NHS patients in England waiting more than a year for treatment  The Independent Record high of 4.7 million people
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Blinken in Afghanistan to sell Biden troop withdrawal

Blinken in Afghanistan to sell Biden troop withdrawal

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan on Thursday to sell Afghan leaders and a wary public on President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw all American troops from the country and end America’s longest war. Blinken sought to assure senior Afghan politicians that the United States
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Russia is going back to the moon this year

Russia is going back to the moon this year

Russia is revisiting its Soviet space heritage for a new series of missions that will take the nation back to the moon. The first of those missions, dubbed Luna 25, is scheduled to launch this October, ending a 45-year drought of Russian moon landings with the nation’s first arrival at the south pole, where, like
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Covid-19 and Vaccine News: Live Updates

Covid-19 and Vaccine News: Live Updates

Here’s what you need to know: Vaccinating in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Some doctors fear the Johnson & Johnson pause will increase hesitancy.Credit…Allison Zaucha for The New York Times After a day that many hoped would add clarity to the rollout of Johnson & Johnson’s troubled Covid-19 vaccine, the picture on Thursday is as muddy
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Bitcoin faces a 'washout' after $100bn Coinbase listing  - live updates 

Bitcoin faces a ‘washout’ after $100bn Coinbase listing  – live updates 

Tencent and Alibaba’s supermarket arm joined their fellow Chinese tech giants in vowing to eradicate monopolistic practices, as the country’s largest corporations rush to publicly align themselves with Beijing. The WeChat operator, Alibaba’s Freshippo and ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing were among 11 Chinese tech giants that issued pledges Thursday to obey antitrust laws, two days
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Daunte Wright : Former officer charged in the death of 20-year-old to make first court appearance as tension eases at protests

Daunte Wright : Former officer charged in the death of 20-year-old to make first court appearance as tension eases at protests

The former officer, Kim Potter, will make her first appearance in court Thursday. “My message to all who are demanding justice for (Daunte Wright) and for his family is this: Your voices have been heard, now the eyes of the world are watching Brooklyn Center and I urge you to protest peacefully and without violence,”
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Lahore man fined Rs200,000 for TLP protest petition

Lahore man fined Rs200,000 for TLP protest petition

The Lahore High Court imposed a fine of Rs200,000 on a man who filed a petition against the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan protests across the country. He requested the court to form a joint investigation team to probe the protests. The petitioner claimed that people faced many difficulties because of the protest, adding that the police didn’t
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Liverpool transfer news LIVE - Luis Suarez offer, Kylian Mbappe wants Reds move, Mohamed Salah exit

Liverpool transfer news LIVE – Luis Suarez offer, Kylian Mbappe wants Reds move, Mohamed Salah exit

Welcome to the Liverpool ECHO’s Thursday live blog for your latest Liverpool news, rumours and transfer gossip. The ECHO will provide breaking stories, reaction and comment to all the big talking points from Anfield as well as keeping tabs on transfer market gossip from around the world. Liverpool have reportedly made an offer to re-sign
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Arizona hires Gonzaga assistant Tommy Lloyd as new men's basketball coach

Arizona hires Gonzaga assistant Tommy Lloyd as new men’s basketball coach

Arizona announced on Wednesday it has hired former Gonzaga assistant Tommy Lloyd as its next men’s basketball coach. Over the past few weeks, Lloyd had emerged as the favorite to replace Sean Miller in Tucson. Arizona looked at coaches with connections to the Wildcats, namely Pacific’s Damon Stoudamire, Georgia Tech’s Josh Pastner and Los Angeles
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Oil price climbs nearly 5% on signs of increasing crude demand | Business & Economy | English News - WION

Oil price climbs nearly 5% on signs of increasing crude demand | Business & Economy | English News – WION

Oil price climbs nearly 5% on signs of increasing crude demand | Business & Economy | English News  WION Goodbye oil glut thanks to OPEC+ and recovery: IEA  Business Recorder Oil prices jump despite fresh coronavirus fears  The Express Tribune India’s Oil Demand Recovery Threatened By New Restrictions  OilPrice.com Oil holds near one-month highs as demand forecasts raised  CNBC View
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Nuggets star Jamal Murray 'devastated' after season-ending ACL injury, Michael Malone says

Nuggets star Jamal Murray ‘devastated’ after season-ending ACL injury, Michael Malone says

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone said Jamal Murray is “devastated” after being diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Speaking Wednesday for the first time since the Nuggets announced they will be without their star point guard indefinitely, Malone said the team could see Murray’s anguish over the season-ending injury. “It’s
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Four things to know about Tommy Lloyd, the Arizona Wildcats' new basketball coach | Arizona Wildcats basketball

Four things to know about Tommy Lloyd, the Arizona Wildcats’ new basketball coach | Arizona Wildcats basketball

2. He has heavy international recruiting ties. Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura (21) shoots over Arizona forward Ryan Luther (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Maui Invitational, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) Marco Garcia Lloyd’s efforts on the recruiting trail helped the Zags land
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Prince Harry and Prince Philip

Prince Philip: Royals expected to wear suits at Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral after U-turn on military uniform | UK News

Members of the Royal Family will break with tradition and not wear military uniform at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral. It is understood the Queen approved the move, which means Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Andrew will wear suits to Saturday’s ceremony. Under the original plan, Prince Harry faced being one of the only
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Coinbase IPO Rockets As Trading Begins For Crypto King

Coinbase IPO Rockets As Trading Begins For Crypto King

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global (COIN) launched its direct listing on the Nasdaq Wednesday in a highly anticipated initial public offering. The Coinbase IPO rocketed as trading began for what is now the first major crypto business to trade publicly in the U.S. X The Coinbase IPO received a reference price of $250 a share late
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University College London is mentioned nearly 50 times on the site

Elite UK universities named on Everyone’s Invited ‘rape culture’ website | UK News

More than 80 UK universities have been named on a website where students have been posting about sexual harassment, abuse, misogyny and assault. Some are mentioned dozens of times on the Everyone’s Invited site, including around 50 mentions each for elite universities such as Oxford, Exeter and University College London. The site has previously highlighted
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Carlos Rodón throws 20th no-hitter in White Sox history

Carlos Rodón throws 20th no-hitter in White Sox history

Carlos Rodón has entered the history books. (AP Photo/David Banks) One month ago, Carlos Rodón was battling for the fifth starter spot in the Chicago White Sox’s rotation, after undergoing Tommy John surgery, dealing with shoulder issues and getting non-tendered by the team. On Wednesday, he was completing the 20th no-hitter in Chicago White Sox
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Denmark stops use of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine | Europe Coronavirus | Latest English News | WION - WION

Denmark stops use of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine | Europe Coronavirus | Latest English News | WION – WION

Denmark stops use of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine | Europe Coronavirus | Latest English News | WION  WION Denmark announces it is stopping use of AstraZeneca vaccine for good  Geo News Denmark becomes first European country to ban AstraZeneca vaccine for good  The News International Covid vaccines face blood clot concerns | WION  WION France offers free therapy for children
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Greensill: Cameron says he will 'respond positively' to MPs' lobbying inquiry - BBC News

Greensill: Cameron says he will 'respond positively' to MPs' lobbying inquiry – BBC News

Greensill: Cameron says he will ‘respond positively’ to MPs’ lobbying inquiry  BBC News Boris Johnson Tries to Ride Out Greensill Lobbying Storm  Bloomberg Whitehall civil servants ordered to disclose all conflicts of interest  The Guardian The Guardian view on the Cameron inquiry: democracy versus chumocracy  The Guardian Greensill: Labour’s long-term plan to attack cronyism  BBC News View Full Coverage on
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Ukraine shows off military prowess to Russia - Sky News

Ukraine shows off military prowess to Russia – Sky News

Ukraine shows off military prowess to Russia  Sky News Putin mobilising ‘half a million’ troops on Ukraine-Russia border as tensions rise  The Sun Ukraine standoff: Russia announces live-fire drills in Black Sea as US warship expected to arrive  Daily Mail Editorial: Biden would be wise to find a constructive way forward with Russia  The Independent The Guardian view on
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Democrats to introduce bill to expand Supreme Court from 9 to 13 justices

Democrats to introduce bill to expand Supreme Court from 9 to 13 justices

WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats will introduce legislation Thursday to expand the Supreme Court from nine to 13 justices, alongside progressive activists pushing to transform the high court. The move intensifies a high-stakes ideological fight over the future of the court after former President Donald Trump and Republicans appointed three conservative justices in four years, including
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Liverpool vs. Real Madrid reaction: Is this the end of Liverpool's formidable front three? | ESPN FC - ESPN UK

Liverpool vs. Real Madrid reaction: Is this the end of Liverpool's formidable front three? | ESPN FC – ESPN UK

Liverpool vs. Real Madrid reaction: Is this the end of Liverpool’s formidable front three? | ESPN FC  ESPN UK Zidane’s greatest strength shines through as unlikely heroes guide Real Madrid past Liverpool  Goal.com Thiago must finally step up for Liverpool on the grandest stage of all  Football365.com It’s time to apologise to Real Madrid  MARCA.com Liverpool condemn ‘unacceptable and
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Jerry Rice seems to be pulling for Justin Fields as 49ers' quarterback selection in NFL Draft

Jerry Rice seems to be pulling for Justin Fields as 49ers’ quarterback selection in NFL Draft

Wednesday marked the second pro day for Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, and hours before it started, Fields received an inspirational message from San Francisco 49ers legend Jerry Rice. “Justin Fields, hey man, don’t worry about what they’re saying about you, brother,” Rice said. “We know that you’re a hard worker and you enjoy what
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Liverpool rue missed chances as Real Madrid end Champions League hopes | Champions League

Ultimately the Anfield factor was not the vital missing ingredient from Liverpool’s attempted rescue mission against Real Madrid. It was the finish. Jürgen Klopp’s side performed with the energy of 55,000 fans seemingly behind them but a wasteful night in front of Thibaut Courtois’s goal enabled the Spanish champions to escape the punishment that has
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NCAA to allow transfers to play college football, basketball without sitting out a season, reports say

NCAA to allow transfers to play college football, basketball without sitting out a season, reports say

Starting next season, major college football and basketball players will be permitted to transfer one time before graduating without being required to sit out a year of competition. The NCAA Division I Council voted Wednesday to change the long-standing rule that has often deterred players in high-profile sports from switching schools, two people with knowledge
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Manchester City's ONE FLAW that could be its downfall in the Champions League | ESPN FC - ESPN UK

Manchester City's ONE FLAW that could be its downfall in the Champions League | ESPN FC – ESPN UK

Manchester City’s ONE FLAW that could be its downfall in the Champions League | ESPN FC  ESPN UK Guardiola left nursing huge semi as Man City finally overcome themselves  Football365.com Dortmund 1-2 Manchester City (agg 2-4): Champions League quarter-final – as it happened  The Guardian Borussia Dortmund vs. Manchester City preview: Erling Haaland & co. ‘have nothing to
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Queen returns to royal duties after death of Prince Philip

Queen returns to royal duties after death of Prince Philip

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II has returned to royal duties, four days after the death of her husband, Prince Philip, as preparations stepped up on Wednesday for his ceremonial funeral on the weekend. The 94-year-old British monarch attended a retirement ceremony for a senior royal official on Tuesday, according to the Court Circular, the
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MasterChef winner: Tom Rhodes crowned 17th champion - BBC News

MasterChef winner: Tom Rhodes crowned 17th champion – BBC News

MasterChef winner: Tom Rhodes crowned 17th champion  BBC News MasterChef winner Tom Rhodes finally announced after delay due to Prince Philip’s death  Mirror Online Nando’s manager’s olive oil ice cream scoops Masterchef title  The Times BBC MasterChef fans can’t get over just how much contestant in final looks like Ricky Gervais  My London Masterchef fans blast Gregg and John
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Derek Chauvin Trial: Live Updates

Derek Chauvin Trial: Live Updates

Key Updates: April 14, 2021, 2:57 p.m. ET April 14, 2021, 2:57 p.m. ET Why the legal concept of ‘the defendant finds the victim as they are’ could be important to the trial. April 14, 2021, 12:06 p.m. ET April 14, 2021, 12:06 p.m. ET Minnesota officer who killed Daunte Wright will be charged with
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Biden outlines Afghanistan withdrawal: ‘It’s time for American troops to come home’ – live | US news

4.39pm EDT 16:39 Chauvin trial: defense claims bad heart and drug use killed Floyd Chris McGreal A leading forensic pathologist has told the Derek Chauvin trial that George Floyd was killed by his heart condition and drug use. Dr David Fowler, testifying for the defence, also introduced the idea that vehicle exhaust may have played
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Instagram launches test where users can choose to see likes

Instagram launches test where users can choose to see likes

FILE PHOTO: Silhouettes of mobile users are seen next to a screen projection of Instagram logo in this picture illustration taken March 28, 2018. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo (Reuters) – Instagram is launching a small global test on Wednesday where users can choose whether to hide like counts on their own posts or other people’s posts,
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The very common vaccine ingredient at the center of J&J, AstraZeneca drama

The very common vaccine ingredient at the center of J&J, AstraZeneca drama

Enlarge / Adenoviruses seen via transmission electron microscopy. Covid-19 Coverage View more stories Out of an abundance of caution, US officials on Tuesday recommended pausing use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine. Officials linked the vaccine to six peculiar illnesses in which people developed life-threatening blood clots in combination with low levels of blood platelets,
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PM Imran will announce package for Sindh on Friday: Haleem

INP 11:31 PM | April 14, 2021 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice President and the leader of opposition in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Sukkur on Friday and announce a package for Sindh as a initiation of government’s efforts to facilitate the people of the province. Addressing
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Flying giant pterosaurs had longer neck than a giraffe, say experts | Dinosaurs

Pterosaurs, one of the first and largest vertebrates to learn to fly, have often been seen as the cool cousins of the infamous Tyrannosaurus rex. Now scientists have discovered the 100m-year-old secret to the success of the flying pterosaur: a neck longer than a giraffe. Palaeontologists from Portsmouth University have been puzzled at how gigantic
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Maine CDC reports 4 new COVID-19 deaths, 547 additional cases

Maine CDC reports 4 new COVID-19 deaths, 547 additional cases

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting 547 additional cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday and four new deaths.The number of Mainers with COVID-19 who have died is now 757. Cumberland and Kennebec counties each reported two new deaths.The 547 additional cases bring the total since the beginning of the outbreak in Maine
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Stock Market Live: Coinbase Stock Updates

Stock Market Live: Coinbase Stock Updates

Here’s what you need to know: Brian Armstrong, co-founder and chief executive of Coinbase, at the company’s office in San Francisco in 2017.Credit…Michael Short/Bloomberg Coinbase, the cryptocurrency exchange, is set to begin trading on the Nasdaq on Wednesday — and probably at a much higher valuation than the $65 billion preliminary estimate set last night.
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Greensill: Tories reject Labour plan for MP-led lobbying probe - BBC News

Greensill: Tories reject Labour plan for MP-led lobbying probe – BBC News

Greensill: Tories reject Labour plan for MP-led lobbying probe  BBC News Live: Boris Johnson faces Keir Starmer at PMQs  The Independent Sir Keir Starmer: ‘Greensill scandal tip of the iceberg’  Sky News Boris Johnson had no answers on Greensill – no wonder Keir Starmer looked so cheerful | John Rentoul  The Independent Cameron may be hogging the limelight, but
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AstraZeneca vaccine: Denmark ceases rollout completely - BBC News

AstraZeneca vaccine: Denmark ceases rollout completely – BBC News

AstraZeneca vaccine: Denmark ceases rollout completely  BBC News Need to Continue Wearing Mask After Vaccination, Doctor Says  Bloomberg Markets and Finance Denmark to permanently end use of AstraZeneca’s Covid jabs – latest updates  TRT World AstraZeneca – much caution, little risk?  The Irish Times Irish Times view on inoculation campaign: A big setback  The Irish Times View Full Coverage on
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Queen May Address British People About Prince Philip's Death, Journalist Says | TODAY - TODAY

Queen May Address British People About Prince Philip's Death, Journalist Says | TODAY – TODAY

Queen May Address British People About Prince Philip’s Death, Journalist Says | TODAY  TODAY Queen to be seated away from family during Prince Philips funeral  Geo News Prince Harry wants to return to Meghan Markle quickly after Prince Philip funeral  The News International Sad truth behind William and Harry’s Prince Philip statements – PHIL DAMPIER  Express Prince Williams tribute
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Mastermind of the nation's biggest investment fraud was 82

Mastermind of the nation’s biggest investment fraud was 82

Bernard Madoff leaves federal court in New York on Tuesday, March 10, 2009. Jin Lee | Bloomberg | Getty Images Bernard Madoff, mastermind of the biggest investment fraud in U.S. history, ripping off tens of thousands of clients of as much as $65 billion, died early Wednesday, The Associated Press reported. He was 82. Madoff
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‘Make or Break’ Call on Inflation Stumps Global Investors

‘Make or Break’ Call on Inflation Stumps Global Investors

Bond veteran Greg Wilensky has seen hype about a surge in inflation crushed too many times to get carried away with this year’s great reflation trade. “I’ve been managing bond portfolios for 25 years, through very large monetary programs, big deficits, and the Fed trying to raise inflation expectations,” the Janus Henderson money manager said
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Iran president calls 60% enrichment an answer to 'evilness'

Iran president calls 60% enrichment an answer to ‘evilness’

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s president on Wednesday called his country’s decision to dramatically increase its uranium enrichment after saboteurs attacked a nuclear site “an answer to your evilness,” saying Israel hoped to derail ongoing talks aimed at reviving Tehran’s tattered nuclear deal with world powers. This weekend’s sabotage at the Natanz nuclear
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6 rescued, search on for others after ship capsizes off Louisiana

6 rescued, search on for others after ship capsizes off Louisiana

Six people were rescued and searchers were looking for 13 others after a 129-foot commercial ship capsized off the Louisiana coast, officials said early Wednesday. There were 19 people on board the ship when it left from Port Fourchon on Tuesday, according to a manifest, Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson III told NBC News. Previously,
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a Land Rover, Royal Marine Bearers and route around Windsor Castle

a Land Rover, Royal Marine Bearers and route around Windsor Castle

The procession will pass through Engine Court, Chapel Hill, the Parade Ground and Horseshoe Cloister. Representatives from the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the Highlanders, the 4th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland, the Royal Air Force, Ceremonial Bodyguards and the Military Knights of Windsor will line the route while the Windsor Castle Guard will be
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Shehbaz Sharif granted bail in assets beyond means case by LHC

Shehbaz Sharif granted bail in assets beyond means case by LHC

PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif. File photo LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday granted bail to PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif in the assets beyond means case, Geo News reported. The PML-N president had approached the high court against his arrest by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in the corruption reference also involving his family members.
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Daunte Wright shooting: Protesters and police clash for a third night in a Minneapolis suburb as prosecutors weigh charges against officer

Daunte Wright shooting: Protesters and police clash for a third night in a Minneapolis suburb as prosecutors weigh charges against officer

“I hope to have a charging decision by tomorrow,” Orput said in an email Tuesday afternoon. “I just received voluminous documents and with enough coffee I’ll have something tomorrow.” Wright’s death during a traffic stop Sunday, which then Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon said appeared to be the result of Potter mistaking her gun
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Govt cuts macroeconomic targets for next fiscal

Govt cuts macroeconomic targets for next fiscal

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved a budget strategy paper for the next fiscal year, which shows a lower economic growth rate but high inflation and public debt than what the government had initially expected to achieve in its fourth year in power. The targets for the first year of the three-year Medium Term
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Jamesetta Collins (left), Samuel Howell and Katie Russell pay their respects Tuesday near a Daunte Wright memorial in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. The memorial site, a giant, rust-brown sculpture of a clenched fist, is surrounded by flower bouquets, messages and candles. Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was fatally shot by a police officer during a traffic stop on Sunday.

Protesters call for justice in wake of shooting

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — Communities across the nation marched and mourned for the third consecutive night Tuesday in memory of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man who was fatally shot by a police officer after a traffic stop over the weekend. Police and protesters faced off again in Brooklyn Center after nightfall, with hundreds of protesters gathered
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Alisson Becker concerns addressed as Liverpool get closer look at potential Mohamed Salah replacement

Alisson Becker concerns addressed as Liverpool get closer look at potential Mohamed Salah replacement

Here is your Liverpool morning digest for Wednesday, April 14. Alisson concern Curtis Jones and Divock Origi weren’t the only notable absentees from the session, with skipper Jordan Henderson still out and the centre-back trio of Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip continuing their rehabilitation elsewhere. Caoimhin Kelleher remains on the sidelines, although
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What To Expect From Apple’s Upcoming Event On April 20

What To Expect From Apple’s Upcoming Event On April 20

It’s official: Tech giant Apple will be hosting its first major product launch event of the year next week. Titled “Spring Loaded”, the event will take place on April 20 at the company’s Apple Park headquarters in Cupertino, California, is expected to announce updates to its iPad Pro, iPad mini and AirPods lines. As with
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Rangers called out in Punjab

Rangers called out in Punjab

ISLAMABAD/ LAHORE/ KARACHI: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry Tuesday said the federal cabinet had approved deployment of Rangers in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Jhelum and Bahawalpur for maintenance of law and order. Briefing the media persons here after attending the federal cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan, Fawad said dictation to
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Key Findings of the Inspector General’s Report on the Capitol Riot

Key Findings of the Inspector General’s Report on the Capitol Riot

A new report by the Capitol Police’s internal watchdog found that department leaders overlooked key intelligence in the run-up to the riot on Jan. 6, including a warning that “Congress itself is the target,” and barred the force’s riot response unit from using its most powerful crowd-control measures. The 104-page document, entitled “Review of the
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Coronavirus latest: Moderna says new jab offers protection against strain that emerged in South Africa

Coronavirus latest: Moderna says new jab offers protection against strain that emerged in South Africa

US states are offering residents other Covid-19 vaccines after federal health agencies called for a pause in the rollout of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine. Authorities announced on Monday they were recommending a halt to use of the J&J jab, citing six cases of severe blood clotting.  Turkey will resume “partial closures” by limiting travel and
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Jim Cramer: 7 concerns going into earnings season - CNBC Television

Jim Cramer: 7 concerns going into earnings season – CNBC Television

Jim Cramer: 7 concerns going into earnings season  CNBC Television After trimming charitable holdings, Cramer reveals 7 stock market concerns going into earnings season  CNBC Johnson & Johnson, Jay Powell, and Bitcoin: Jim Cramer’s Stock Market Breakdown – April 13  Jim Cramer & TheStreet ‘Pay me in Bitcoin,’ says this TV personality! Will others follow this trend?  AMBCrypto News
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Govt revises growth estimate upward to nearly 3pc of GDP

Govt revises growth estimate upward to nearly 3pc of GDP

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved itys budget strategy paper for the next fiscal year, envisaging 4.2 percent GDP growth, six percent fiscal deficit and revised upward GDP growth for the current fiscal year to 2.9 percent and fiscal deficit to 7.9 percent. Sources told Business Recorder that the 2.1 percent estimated GDP growth in
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U.S. recommends "pause" for Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine to review blood clot cases

U.S. recommends “pause” for Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine to review blood clot cases

The Centers for Disease Control indicated in an alert Tuesday that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine could resume as soon as Wednesday. The alert came after a chaotic day when the Food and Drug Administration recommended there be a “pause” for the vaccine, leading virtually every state to halt use of the single-dose shot. The
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Flowers left outside Windsor Castle, Berkshire, following the announcement of the death of the Duke of Edinburgh at the age of 99. Picture date: Friday April 9, 2021.

Prince Philip: The Queen returns to royal duties after Duke of Edinburgh’s death | UK News

The Queen has returned to royal duties four days after the Duke of Edinburgh’s death. The monarch hosted an audience with the Earl Peel as he formally stood down as Lord Chamberlain. The royals are observing two weeks of mourning but members of the family will continue “to undertake engagements appropriate to the circumstances”, a
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Dow Jones Futures: Tesla, Nvidia Lead 7 Stocks In Buy Zones; Bitcoin Soars As Coinbase IPO Looms

Dow Jones Futures: Tesla, Nvidia Lead 7 Stocks In Buy Zones; Bitcoin Soars As Coinbase IPO Looms

Dow Jones futures were little changed late Tuesday, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures after a mixed session for the stock market rally. Investors are looking ahead to JPMorgan and other big bank earnings Wednesday morning, while cryptocurrency exchange Coindesk is set to debut with Bitcoin surging to a record high. X On
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Officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright, police chief have resigned in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

Officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright, police chief have resigned in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

The police officer identified in the shooting of 20-year-old Daunte Wright and the police chief in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota have resigned, officials announced on Tuesday. Kim Potter, a 26-year department veteran, fatally shot Wright during a traffic stop Sunday afternoon. Wright died of a gunshot wound to the chest, according to the Hennepin County Medical
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Chelsea vs Porto LIVE: Latest Champions League updates

Chelsea vs Porto LIVE: Latest Champions League updates

(Getty Images) Chelsea and Porto return to Seville tonight for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. The Premier League club were 2-0 winners in last week’s reverse fixture, with Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell scoring crucial ‘away’ goals for the Blues in the Spanish city. As such, Portuguese champions Porto have it
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Longest sawfish ever washes ashore in Florida Keys

Longest sawfish ever washes ashore in Florida Keys

A huge smalltooth sawfish that may be the longest ever measured by researchers recently washed ashore in the Florida Keys.  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced last week a 16-foot female weighing somewhere between 800 and 1,000 pounds washed up on a beach at Cudjoe Key.  America is changing faster than ever! Add
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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau wishes Muslims a happy Ramadan

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau wishes Muslims a happy Ramadan

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Photo: AFP. Canadian PM wishes Muslims a blessed Ramadan. Says the pandemic won’t stop people from celebrating the values at the heart of Islam and Ramadan. Says brighter days are ahead, vaccines are here, so everyone should get inoculated when their turn comes. OTTAWA, ONTARIO: The Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau
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Prosecution rests, defense launches case

Prosecution rests, defense launches case

The defense launched its case Tuesday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the fired Minneapolis cop charged in George Floyd’s death. Prosecutors rested their case Tuesday morning following more than two weeks of testimony, encompassing bystanders, medical experts, use-of-force experts, and police officials.  The first witness called to the stand by defense attorney Eric Nelson
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Greensill Capital lobbying row deepens as it emerges top civil servant worked for firm while at Cabinet Office | Politics News

A senior civil servant worked for Greensill Capital – the financial firm at the centre of the David Cameron lobbying row – while still employed in Whitehall, it has been revealed. Questions have now been asked about why Bill Crothers did not consult a Whitehall watchdog before joining Greensill as a director. He began working
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US troops 'to leave Afghanistan by 11 September' - BBC News

US troops 'to leave Afghanistan by 11 September' – BBC News

US troops ‘to leave Afghanistan by 11 September’  BBC News Biden to announce withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan by September 11  CNN Biden plans to withdraw all US forces from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, 2021  WAVY TV 10 I lost both my legs fighting in Afghanistan. Staying there doesn’t honor our troops.  USA TODAY US to miss Afghanistan
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PM holds meeting to brief about electric vote-casting machine

Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, chaired a meeting to brief about the functioning of an electric, two-way vote casting machine, on Tuesday.  The meeting was attended by Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Hussain Chaudhry, Managing Director National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) Brigadier Touseef and other officials. The Prime Minister(PM) was apprised that the
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Covid: People 45 or over in England invited to book vaccine

Covid: People 45 or over in England invited to book vaccine

And remember, there is no published data on the number of people offered jabs, as opposed to those who have actually been vaccinated. However, NHS England has made clear that across the nine groups, 95% have actually had their first doses – that is an average, with take-up rates varying in different groups. Source link

First fast in Pakistan on Wednesday as Ramazan moon sighted – Pakistan

The Ruet-i-Hilal Committee announced on Tuesday evening that the Ramazan moon has been sighted and the first of the holy month will fall on Wednesday (tomorrow). Addressing a press conference after a meeting of the committee in Peshawar, Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad said the crescent was sighted in Karachi, Lahore, Malakand
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U.S. recommends "pause" for Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine to review blood clot cases

U.S. recommends “pause” for Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine to review blood clot cases

The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are recommending a “pause” in the administration of Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 vaccine to review blood clot cases. The agencies said in a statement Tuesday the CDC will convene a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on Wednesday to review six cases
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COVID-19: Lockdown is main reason for drop in coronavirus cases and deaths - not vaccinations, says Boris Johnson | Politics News

COVID-19: Lockdown is main reason for drop in coronavirus cases and deaths – not vaccinations, says Boris Johnson | Politics News

Boris Johnson has warned that the reduction in coronavirus infections, hospitalisations and deaths “has not been achieved” by the rollout of COVID vaccines. The prime minister, speaking the day after the latest easing of lockdown restrictions, instead said it was the national shutdown that had been “overwhelmingly important” in driving down COVID rates. Nearly 40
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