“I like to feel more masculine than feminine.” Billie Eilish spoke ...
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“I like to feel more masculine than feminine.”
Billie Eilish spoke to 100 Women on the balance she seeks between feeling masculine and feminine. bbc.in/3F7MjJ7Read full article
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Quick Glance: Chinese Grand Prix: Drama for Verstappen's Victory March?
- The Chinese Grand Prix could bring drama to Formula 1, and Red Bull's Max Verstappen isn't a guaranteed winner.
- The track is unknown and coated with thin asphalt, causing uncertain driving conditions.
- McLaren's Lando Norris secured the pole for the sprint race after a rainy qualifying session that challenged drivers.
- Practices revealed unusual names at the top, hinting at an entertaining race ahead.
Elon Musk postpones India visit, citing Tesla obligations: Elon Musk has postponed his planned trip to India, citing “very heavy” obligations at Tesla.
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk Postpones India Trip, Sources Say
- Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has postponed a planned trip to India where he was to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announce plans to enter the South Asian market, according to three people familiar with the matter.
- Musk was expected to announce an investment of $2 billion to $3 billion, mainly to build a factory in India, following the government's policy of lowering high tariffs on imported cars if companies invest locally.
- His planned Sunday arrival was set to follow two days after the start of India's national elections, where Modi is projected to secure a rare third term.
- Reasons for the trip postponement were not immediately disclosed, and neither Tesla nor Modi's office responded promptly to requests for comments.
Poland to get $266 million from World Bank for Clean Air program, finance minister says
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Tesla cuts US prices of Models Y, X, S by $2,000: Tesla cut the U.S. prices of its Model Y, Model X and Model S vehicles by $2,000 each on Friday ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla Reduces Prices by $2,000 in US, Model Y at Lowest Price Yet
- Tesla has lowered the prices of the Model Y, Model S, and Model X by $2,000 each in the US. Model 3 prices remain the same, as well as the prices of the newly released Cybertruck.
- Following disappointing quarterly delivery results, inventory levels have risen significantly. In response, Tesla has re-implemented temporary discounts on the Model Y after warning buyers of an upcoming price increase.
- All trims of the Model Y, along with the Model S and Model X, have been reduced in price. This results in the Model Y RWD starting at $42,990, the Model Y Long Range at $47,990, and the Model Y Performance at $51,490.
- Tesla's more expensive Model S and X vehicles also reflect lower prices. The Model S Long Range now begins at $72,990, and the Model X Long Range starts at $77,990.
Ghana's Ibrahim Mahama: The artist clothing London's brutalist icon: Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama gives a well-loved London landmark a bold pink makeover.
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Quick Glance: JPMorgan warns of Need for 'Reality Check' on Phasing out Fossil Fuels
- JPMorgan warns of setbacks in transitioning to renewable energy due to higher interest rates, inflation, and global conflicts.
- Investment in renewable energy currently offers subpar returns, potentially leading to social unrest.
- JPMorgan forecasts increasing demand for oil and gas until 2030, highlighting challenges in transitioning to renewable energy.
- Wood Mackenzie warns of the impact of higher interest rates on transitioning to a global net-zero economy, especially for renewables and nuclear power.
Spanish hospital enlists therapy dogs to boost ICU patients' morale: Joel Bueno shed tears of joy as his four-legged guests entered the intensive care unit where ...
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Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?: Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.
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Ecuador president declares state of emergency over energy crisis: Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa declared a second state of emergency on Friday over an energy ...
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BREAKING: The United States effectively stopped the United Nations from recognizing a Palestinian state by casting a veto in the Security Council to deny the ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Chess Marathon: Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya shatters world record: He originally set out to do 58 hours, Onakoya persevered for a grueling 60 hours.
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Quick Glance: A Nigerian chess champion achieves a new global chess record
- A Nigerian chess champion and advocate for child education played chess for 58 hours in New York City's Times Square to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon.
- Tunde Onakoya, 29, aims to raise $1 million for children's education across Africa through this record attempt that began on Wednesday.
- The goal is to support the education of children in slums across the continent, thereby improving the quality of life for many young individuals.
- A total of $22,000 was raised within the first 20 hours of the attempt, as reported by Taiwo Adeyemi, Onakoya's manager.
Venezuela opposition backs Gonzalez as presidential candidate: Venezuela's major opposition coalition will back Edmundo Gonzalez as its unity presidential ...
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Israel Gaza: US again warns against Rafah offensive: Benjamin Netanyahu's representatives have agreed to take US concerns "into account", the White House says.
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Bloody Sunday: No perjury charges against former soldiers: The Public Prosecution Service has been investigating fifteen former soldiers and an alleged former ...
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'How gold becomes guns': heist spotlights illegal US-Canada gun trade: The majority of handguns used in Canadian crimes come from the US, where gun laws are much ...
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Dutch privacy watchdog recommends government organisations stop using Facebook: The Dutch privacy watchdog AP on Friday said it was recommending that government ...
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Two arrested in Poland over attack on Navalny ally Leonid Volkov: Leonid Volkov was hospitalised and his arm broken in the attack outside his Lithuanian home in ...
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Quick Glance: Suspects Arrested in Poland After Attack on Navalny Ally Volkov
- Two individuals were detained in Poland on suspicion of attacking Leonid Volkov, an exiled associate of the late Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, as stated by the Lithuanian President on Friday.
- Volkov, who has been living in exile since Moscow labeled Navalny's organizations as 'extremist' in 2021, was assaulted with a hammer outside his residence in Vilnius, Lithuania, resulting in a broken arm in mid-March.
- The alleged attackers have been apprehended in Poland and are set to be transferred to Lithuania after the conclusion of legal proceedings, according to statements made by the Lithuanian President to reporters.
- Expressing gratitude, the Lithuanian President commended the Republic of Poland for its exceptional work and the outstanding collaboration in relation to this incident.
Podcast: Israel’s retaliation, Ukraine’s weapons and your brain, your business: Israel strikes Iranian targets, but Tehran is signalling it will not respond.
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Netflix slips after stopping subscriber tally report, downbeat Q2 revenue forecast
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Quick Glance: Netflix to Cease Reporting Subscriber Numbers from 2025
- Netflix will no longer report subscriber numbers starting from the first quarter of 2025. The announcement came with the first quarter 2024 results where Netflix exceeded expectations.
- Despite the success in the first quarter, Netflix shares dropped over 4.5% after-hours upon revealing the decision to stop reporting quarterly subscriber totals.
- The choice to discontinue reporting quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per member is based on Netflix's belief that engagement time is the best indicator of customer satisfaction.
- Netflix plans to announce major subscriber milestones but will halt reporting quarterly subscriber numbers and shift investor focus towards time-spent-viewing metrics.
Man who set himself on fire outside Trump's Manhattan hush money trial dies: Maxwell Azzarello doused himself in liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory ...
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Anne-Marie introduces newborn baby with unique numerical name: The Voice coach Anne-Marie, 33, has introduced her first child to the world after her ...
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UAW hopeful of watershed union victory at Volkswagen Tennessee factory: The United Auto Workers is counting on scoring a seismic victory at Volkswagen's ...
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Quick Glance: Historic Step: Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote to Join Union
- Employees at a Volkswagen factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, have decided to join the United Auto Workers union.
- This vote marks a significant milestone for the UAW's efforts to support nonunion factories.
- The decision has led to upcoming bargaining between Volkswagen and the union.
- The new UAW President Shawn Fain, backed by President Joe Biden, has previously led successful strikes against major automakers in Detroit resulting in lucrative new contracts.
FERC to unveil US power grid reform on May 13: The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will announce on May 13 its plan to speed up the development ...
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US State Dept 'fully expects' to finalize new AUKUS trade exemptions in next 120 days
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IMF concerned about debt, fiscal challenges facing low-income countries: Shareholders of the International Monetary Fund agreed this week on the importance of ...
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Crypto fans count down to bitcoin's 'halving': Bitcoin enthusiasts were eagerly waiting for bitcoin's 'halving' on Friday - a change to the cryptocurrency's ...
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Quick Glance: Bitcoin 'Halving' Completed, CoinGecko Reports
- Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, completed its 'halving' on Friday, a phenomenon that occurs roughly every four years according to CoinGecko.
- Following the 'halving', Bitcoin remained relatively stable, dropping by 0.47% to $63,747.
- The 'halving' was integrated into Bitcoin's code at its inception to reduce the rate of new Bitcoins being created.
- Experts are divided on whether the upcoming 'halving' will boost Bitcoin's price, with some viewing it as already factored in, while others remain skeptical.
Morning Bid: Mideast flare-up spooks markets: A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook:
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Nigerian airstrike killed 33 villagers during Eid, witnesses say: An airstrike on a village in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara state killed at least 33 people ...
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Fallout Is the Biggest Hit in Months. The Secret to Its Success? It Started With a Lousy Story.
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Global equity funds see surge in outflows as rate cut hopes fade: Global equity funds saw a jump in outflows in the seven days through April 17 as speculation ...
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Three Russians parachute from stratosphere to North Pole: Three Russians set a world record for parachuting from the Earth's stratosphere to the North Pole last ...
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Chinese carmaker Chery says Spain to be among its main exporting plants: Chinese carmaker Chery (CHERY.UL) said on Friday its newly-acquired Barcelona plant will ...
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China's aviation regulator said it had opened new air routes to the Chinese cities of Xiamen and Fuzhou with flight paths situated very close to the ...
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The world's coral reefs are bleaching. What does that mean?: Huge stretches of coral reef around the world are turning a ghostly white this year amid record warm ...
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India’s Lok Sabha Election Live: The world’s biggest democracy goes to the polls: Elections to India's lower house of parliament, the Lok Sabha ...
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Fossils of colossal snake Vasuki unearthed in India mine: Fossil vertebrae unearthed in a lignite mine are the remains of one of the largest snakes that ever ...
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Escalating Middle East tensions a fresh jolt to world markets: Reports of an Israeli attack on Iranian soil that possibly drags the Middle East into a deeper ...
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Quick Glance: Escalating Middle East Tensions Shake World Markets
- Reports of an Israeli attack on Iranian soil potentially dragging the Middle East into a deeper conflict have rattled world markets with geopolitical risks.
- Stocks fell, oil briefly rose over $3 per barrel, and safe-haven government bonds rallied.
- The heightened tensions bring fresh uncertainty and fuel concerns that high oil prices and potential supply disruptions will keep inflation high.
- Energy stocks benefit from higher oil prices, while demand for safe-havens like US or German bonds rises amid renewed inflation risks from rising oil.
Explainer: Superfund designations could fuel PFAS litigation, enforcement: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has designated two of the most commonly used ...
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Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator crash risk: The electric car company, run by Elon Musk, is recalling thousands of what is its latest vehicle.
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Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement in SNP finance probe: The husband of Nicola Sturgeon had been re-arrested in connection with the SNP finances ...
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Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
- On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
- Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.
- The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
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