What’s Going On?

Trump admin wants to seize Catholic shrine featuring 29ft statue of Jesus for Mexico border wall construction: report

Attorneys for the diocese contend that a physical barrier would disrupt an annual pilgrimage that draws as many as 40,000 worshippers to the mountaintop each fall

independent.co.uk44m ago

ICE may be in World Cup host cities despite Rubio’s reassurances to Miami

ICE agents would help with event security but have not been explicitly barred from making arrests, officials said

independent.co.uk48m ago

'Everyone enjoying themselves' on cruise docked in France after suspected norovirus death

A majority of the 1,233 passengers on the Ambition cruise ship are from Britain or Ireland.

thejournal.ie1h ago

Simon Harris meets with pillar banks to discuss his savings and investment scheme

In the same meeting, the finance minister also highlighted concerns over revelations that child abuse websites are using paywalls to avoid detection.

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Wednesday, 13 May

Today

Dispatches from beyond the home shore.

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44m ago

Back off Wes! Starmer signals he WILL fight Streeting leadership bid as he warns Labour MPs that civil war to replace him will 'paralyse' Britain amid market wobble

Starmer and his allies are understood to have been holding meetings with rebellious backbenchers in Parliament this afternoon, ahead of an expected move by the Health Secretary tomorrow.

The battle for the soul of Labour

Challenge to Starmer is a perilous moment for the UK and its standing

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51m ago

QUENTIN LETTS: What the parade of puffed-up non-entities demanding Sir Keir's head with barely literate cliches says about our political class

They either thought a different leader might promote them or they were worried Sir Keir will lose them their £100k-a-year parliamentary seats.

From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King's Speech

BBC correspondents look at some of the new bills Sir Keir Starmer's government wants to pass.

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Pro-Palestine chants disrupt Israel Eurovision performance

Israel’s Eurovision performance was disrupted by loud pro-Palestine protests during the Vienna semi-final

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Trump-Xi summit: China’s help in Iran may require US concessions

Analysts say China is likely to ask for change in US policy towards Taiwan if it were to pressure Iran reopen Hormuz.

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What the island is reading this morning.

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47m ago

Tyrone v Kildare LIVE score updates from Dalata Hotel Group All-Ireland U20 Football Championship semi-final clash

The Red Hands are bidding for a third successive All-Ireland title at the grade this year while the Lilywhites are hoping to remain on course for a second All-Ireland in four seasons

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55m ago

'I'm so grateful that I'm not planning his funeral': Mum speaks of horror attack on teen son in Kildare

Gardaí are investigating after the violent attack in Kildare

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Darina Allen 'happy and grateful' to have recovered from knee replacement

The chef and Ballymaloe cookery teacher revealed she underwent a knee replacement last year

PGA Championship preview: course set-up will present major opportunities for McIlroy and Lowry this week

The second major of the golf year tees off at Aronimink Golf Club in Philadelphia.

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Sexton has 'full confidence' as Ulster fight on two fronts and target URC play-offs

Ulster host Glasgow in Friday’s crunch final round.

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2h ago

Three special awards will be given ahead of the Cork City Marathon

The selfless recipients have gone above and beyond for their community

Breaking — US

Notes from the American capital and its theatre.

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Harrison Ford's rousing commencement speech goes viral: 'The world my generation left you is a real mess'

""Whatever talent or ambition you have, find some way to put it to work. Build something that didn't exist yesterday. Stand up for someone who can't stand up for themselves. Bring people together that weren't talking before. That's leadership," he told the group of graduates.

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45m ago

GOP senator calls on Trump to deliver 'final blow' against Iran

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) on Wednesday called on President Trump to deliver the "final blow" against Iran as the fragile ceasefire between the two nations drags on. Scott, in an op-ed for the Daily Wire, urged Americans to unite behind the president, writing that the U.S. militar…

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48m ago

The Billionaire Whose Ad Barrage Is Upending the Georgia Governor’s Race

Rick Jackson was largely unknown to voters just a few months ago. Heading into Tuesday’s Republican primary, he’s keeping some of the state’s best-known politicians on their toes.

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49m ago

Jason Collins, First Active N.B.A. Player to Come Out as Gay, Dies at 47

His achievements on the court were eclipsed by an essay he wrote in Sports Illustrated in 2013 in which he declared: “I’m a 34-year-old N.B.A. center. I’m Black and I’m gay.”

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56m ago

Feds say woman tried to extort NBA team owner with fake sex videos after one-night stand

An alleged sextortion plot targeting Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wes Edens involved demands of up to $1 billion and fabricated images, prosecutors say.

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57m ago

Billionaire Dem donor who turned on party after allegations against Swalwell is arrested

Timeshare magnate Stephen Cloobeck arrested in Los Angeles on a felony charge. A spokesperson says the charges are false and denies any wrongdoing.

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Breaking — UK

What Britain is reading this morning.

8 dispatchesView all—p.iv

44m ago

Men jailed for firebomb attacks during gangland feud in west of Scotland

The trio targeted houses and a carpet firm linked to the Daniel crime family in a series of attacks last year.

bbc.comLeft Leaning

Hampstead Heath ponds to stay trans-inclusive

The ponds will stay trans-inclusive and will receive upgrades for more privacy for women.

bbc.comLeft Leaning

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Labour MPs massively out of step with public on cost of living, survey reveals

Exclusive: Cost of living is the nation’s top concern, government warned

51m ago

Starmer biographer warns Labour risks ‘real chance’ of changing leaders again before election if it ousts him now

Tom Baldwin warned that the strategy of cycling through leaders had backfired for the Conservatives

independent.co.ukLeft Leaning

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Labour won’t take on the powerful

Swapping Keir Starmer for another prime minister won't change anything

2h ago

From the archive: Immigrant areas

July 1965: Will immigration come to dominate British politics?

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Tech

Code, compute, and the people building both.

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Neanderthal ‘dentists’ treated cavities 59,000 years ago

A molar points to some sophisticated dental work performed by our extinct cousins. The post Neanderthal ‘dentists’ treated cavities 59,000 years ago appeared first on Popular Science.

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'Exceptional' drilled tooth reveals Neanderthals practiced dentistry in Siberia 60,000 years ago

A hole found in a 60,000-year-old Neanderthal tooth was likely made by a stone drill, making the discovery the oldest evidence of intentional dentistry to date.

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First evidence of Neandertal dentistry found in ancient molar

A 59,000-year-old Neandertal molar unearthed in Siberia was drilled with a stone tool – the earliest evidence of primitive dentistry.

sciencenews.orgCenter

46m ago

Instagram hits the copy button again with new disappearing Instants photos

Instagram is once again cribbing from competitors like Snapchat and BeReal with a new photo-sharing format it calls "Instants," which are ephemeral photos that you can't edit and that you can only share with your close friends or followers that follow you back. Instants are avai…

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Apple is working to incorporate AI agents on the App Store, per report

Apple’s big developer conference, WWDC, is only weeks away. And a new report indicates that an announcement might be coming regarding Apple’s efforts to better incorporate AI agents into the App Store. more…

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54m ago

Startup Modal in Talks to Raise at $4.5 Billion Valuation After Revenue Surges

Modal, a startup that rents out Nvidia graphics processing units and software to help developers run and train models as well as agents, is in talks to raise money at around a $4.5 billion valuation. That would be an 80% premium to its last valuation from just a few months ago,…

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Finance

Markets, money, and the machinery beneath them.

10 dispatchesView all—p.vi

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Coffee Break: Epstein Class All-In on Massie Primary But Do Midterms Matter?

$10 million is being spent in a single primary as Congress abdicates its constitutional role and efforts to manipulate the midterms escalate.

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48m ago

Gunfire erupts at Philippine Senate during standoff over ICC arrest warrant

Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a former police chief wanted by the ICC for crimes against humanity, has taken refuge in the Senate since Monday

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49m ago

South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh murder convictions, orders new trial

The court ruled 5-0 that a county court clerk improperly influenced the jury, denying Murdaugh his right to a fair trial

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49m ago

Trump arrives in Beijing with CEOs ahead of Xi meetings

The president landed in the Chinese capital for a highly anticipated summit with Xi Jinping.

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52m ago

Apple stock on track for record close as tech rebounds

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52m ago

Intertek Inclined to Recommend EQT’s Final £9.2B Offer

Bloomberg's Crystal Tse joins Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Deals." Intertek Group is leaning toward recommending a fourth and final takeover offer from private equity firm EQT AB. (Source: Bloomberg)

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What's Trending

Whatever the timeline cannot stop touching.

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44m ago

How Do I Get My Picky Eater Off A Chicken Nugget-Based Diet?

Welcome back to Minor Dilemmas, where a member of Defector's Parents Council will answer your questions on surviving family life. Have a question? Email us at minordilemmas@defector.com. This week, Drew answers a question about strategies for dealing with a picky eater. Benjamin:

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53m ago

The Supreme Court abortion pills case, explained

Abortion pills have been on a bit of a journey in the United States over the past few weeks. It starts in Louisiana: The state sued the Food and Drug Administration late last year, seeking to eliminate access to the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth and mail order. O…

vox.com

54m ago

A Nasty Melania Joke Was Cut From Netflix Kevin Hart Roast, And It's A Doozy

It would have been a joke to remember, especially after the first lady jump-started another threat on Jimmy Kimmel's career for his crack about her.View Entire Post &rsaquo;

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Nicole Kidman Dances Around a Sculpture in Christie's Collab Video

Nicole Kidman really knows how to get lost in a piece of art ... in a new video for Christie's auction house, the actress develops an uncanny connection to one of their sculptures. When she lays eyes on the "Danaïde" sculpture by Constantin…

tmz.com

Radio host says Caitlin Clark is WNBA's version of Jeremy Lin: 'The exact same thing'

Ex-radio host Tyrone Johnson compared Caitlin Clark to Jeremy Lin, claiming her WNBA dominance is short-lived and her popularity will fade soon.

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Drama

Personalities, feuds, and the soft sound of breaking glass.

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Why Meghan Markle wasn’t the start of Prince Harry and William’s ‘doomed’ relationship | Royals Recap

Prince Harry and Prince William’s fractured relationship may have started long before Meghan Markle entered the picture, according to royal author Christopher Andersen. Royal Expert Charlie Langston breaks down Andersen’s claims that years of rivalry, different treatment within…

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Toronto Film Festival to Host 53rd Student Academy Awards This Fall

"These filmmakers are the future of our industry, and we are thrilled to platform their work,” Academy leadership says The post Toronto Film Festival to Host 53rd Student Academy Awards This Fall appeared first on TheWrap.

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53m ago

Spotify 20: What We Learned About the Internet

Spotify 20 is taking over people’s social media this week. We have learned a lot about what the Internet used to look like from this roundup. As a part of the celebration of Spotify being 20 years old, they’ve collected users’ all-time hits into a playlist. But, that’s not all!…

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56m ago

Woman’s neighbor cuts 20 trees down on her property without consent to build a “friendly fence.” She’s taking them to court instead

Cutting a tree down is rarely ever beneficial, and Lillie (@Skootergorl) on TikTok was a proud owner of 20 trees. The decades-old foliage marked her property until she came back from a trip. Her neighbor set up a wooden fence, and rows of trees on her land were chopped down with…

themarysue.com

Lindsay Lohan returns to Disney in strapless lace-up couture

The actress wore a strapless Ashi Studio Couture gown on the Upfronts red carpet.

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Nicole Kidman Dances Around a Sculpture in Christie's Collab Video

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Internet

Where the screen meets the moment — viral, weird, occasionally a meme.

8 dispatchesView all—p.ix

58m ago

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II Finally Has a Release Date, Timed to Launch Alongside the Warhammer Skulls Reveal Show

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II has a release date timed for the Warhammer Skulls showcase. Here's what to expect.

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Vogue Dragged Into Fresh Chaos Over Taylor Swift Article Linking Celebs To Babydoll Dress Trend

“Imagine comparing a mini dress to a dress with diaper cover set that my younger sisters used to wear to sleep."

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Alabaster Dawn is the kind of 2.5D action-RPG spectacle that makes you question the need for "true" 3D

One of the grievous burdens the Heroic Videogames Journalist must shoulder is seeing a couple dozen Cool New Games each week, and only having the time to write about two or three. Sometimes, however, the Heroic Videogames Journalist takes a Valiant Stand against Inconstant Fashi…

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Katy Perry’s Snarky Comment On Ex Josh Groban’s Engagement Starts Frenzy: “The Queen Of Being Relatable”

“He was the one that got away?” a netizen asked.

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Cooler Master MasterFrame 360 Panorama review

A great way to show off your Hatsune Miku statue.

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Star Fox, Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Leaks Are a 'Worst-Case Scenario' for Nintendo, Former Staff Say

'If You're Nintendo, You're Obviously Pulling Your Hair Out': Former Staff Say Star Fox, Zelda Switch 2 Leaks Are a 'Worst-Case Scenario'

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7 May — 13 May

This Week

Dispatches from beyond the home shore.

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Trump’s plan to discuss Taiwan arms sales with Xi rattles Asian allies

Negotiations with Beijing on weapons exports to Taipei would break long US precedent

ft.com$Center

dw.com

Nauru moves to changes its name in break from colonial past

The parliament of Nauru has agreed to change the South Pacific microstate's name to "Naoero". A referendum will now take place on the constitutional change.

dw.comLeft Leaning

D4vd stone-faced in court as murder trial is delayed AGAIN so prosecutors can sift through mounds of new evidence in Celeste Rivas case

D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, sat stone-faced on Tuesday as his murder trial was once again delayed so that both sides can continue sifting through mounds of evidence.

politico.eu

Ist die Minderheitsregierung eine Option?

Friedrich Merz erlebt seinen „Bärbel-Bas-Moment“. Nachdem die SPD-Vorsitzende bei den Arbeitgebern ausgelacht wurde, erntete der Kanzler nun beim DGB-Bundeskongress Buhrufe und Gelächter. Die Gräben in der schwarz-roten Koalition scheinen immer größer. Reform-Appelle verhallen i…

politico.euLeft Leaning

Hayden Panettiere's ex Brian Hickerson details chilling domestic abuse incident he didn't want in her memoir

The Nashville star, 36, and Hickerson had an on-again, off-again relationship from 2018 to 2022 that was plagued by domestic violence incidents and arrests.

independent.co.ukLeft Leaning

Idaho man who’s won the lottery 18 times says his greatest success has nothing to do with a scratch ticket

Robert Bevan, of Boise, has spent three decades visiting the Idaho Lottery winner’s room, having first won a prize in 1997

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