April 19, 2023 - Brief Briefing

At least 78 dead and dozens more injured after a stampede in Yemen capital of Sanaa – reports

At least 78 people have died in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, after a stampede. Dozens more are said to be injured, according to...

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At least 78 dead and dozens more injured after a stampede in Yemen capital of Sanaa - reports

Technology

Elon Musk threatens to sue Microsoft over using Twitter data for its A.I.

Pavlo Gonchar | Lightrocket | Getty Images Twitter CEO Elon Musk threatened to sue Microsoft on Wednesday, accusing the software giant of illegally using...

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Elon Musk threatens to sue Microsoft over using Twitter data for its A.I.

Business

‘Inevitable disruption’ for King’s coronation as 1,400 Heathrow staff strike for eight days in May

About 1,400 security officers at Heathrow Airport will strike for eight days next month. Unite said the staff will walk out from 4 to...

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'Inevitable disruption' for King's coronation as 1,400 Heathrow staff strike for eight days in May

Technology

IBM earnings top estimates as margins expand

IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna appears on a panel session at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 17, 2023. Stefan...

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IBM earnings top estimates as margins expand

Environment

New electric car interest drops two thirds on UK’s biggest car sales website

Interest in new electric vehicles may be declining, data from the UK’s largest car sales website suggests. The volume of new electric car searches,...

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New electric car interest drops two thirds on UK’s biggest car sales website

Interest in new electric vehicles may be declining, data from the UK’s largest car sales website suggests. The volume of new electric car searches,...

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Sports

Beyond the flash, Lincoln Riley looking to build a perennial contender at USC

1:00 PM ET Pete ThamelESPN USC enters the 2023 season with the returning Heisman Trophy winner, the sport’s buzziest analyst hire and College Football...

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Beyond the flash, Lincoln Riley looking to build a perennial contender at USC

Alabama: Two teenagers charged with murder after mass shooting at girl’s 16th birthday party left four dead and 32 wounded

Two teenagers have been arrested and charged with murder after a shooting at a girl’s 16th birthday party in Alabama left four dead and...

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Alabama: Two teenagers charged with murder after mass shooting at girl's 16th birthday party left four dead and 32 wounded

US bird flu outbreak ‘wiping out everything in numbers we’ve never seen before’, scientists warn

An outbreak of bird flu spreading across the US is “wiping out everything in numbers we’ve never seen before”, scientists have warned. The country...

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US bird flu outbreak 'wiping out everything in numbers we've never seen before', scientists warn

Russian ship ‘spying’ around wind farms off UK coast in possible sabotage plot

A Russian “spy” ship stopped at sites around wind farms off the Scottish coast in order to gather intelligence, an investigation has claimed. The...

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Russian ship 'spying' around wind farms off UK coast in possible sabotage plot

Environment

This big oil and nat gas producer is prioritizing stock repurchases. So we’re buying alongside it

We’re finally redeploying some of the “energy funds” we raised when we exited our Devon Energy position earlier this month.

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Technology

Tesla net income and earnings drop more than 20% from last year

Employees of the Tesla Gigafactory Berlin Brandenburg work on the final inspection of the finished Model Y electric vehicles. The Tesla plant was opened...

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Tesla net income and earnings drop more than 20% from last year

Politics

1,400 Heathrow security staff to strike for eight days next month – as Passport Office workers plan walkout

About 1,400 security officers at Heathrow Airport will strike for eight days next month. Unite said the staff will walk out from 4 to...

by admin April 19, 2023

1,400 Heathrow security staff to strike for eight days next month - as Passport Office workers plan walkout

Politics

Northern Ireland secretary ‘truly believes’ Stormont will be up and running by end of year

The Northern Ireland secretary has said he “truly believes” Stormont will be up and running by the end of the year. Chris Heaton-Harris told...

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Northern Ireland secretary 'truly believes' Stormont will be up and running by end of year

Technology

How to apply for your share of Facebook’s $725 million settlement in privacy suit

Facebook users complained of an issue that saw random comments made to celebrity Pages appear in their own Feed. Olivier Douliery | Afp |...

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How to apply for your share of Facebook's 5 million settlement in privacy suit

Colin Beattie steps down as SNP treasurer after arrest over party finance investigation

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie is stepping down from his role after he was arrested on Tuesday. He said he will also step down from...

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Colin Beattie steps down as SNP treasurer after arrest over party finance investigation

Politics

Colin Beattie steps down as SNP treasurer after arrest over party finance probe

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie is stepping down from his role after he was arrested on Tuesday. He said he will also step down from...

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World

India to surpass China as the most populated country in world, UN figures show

India is on track to surpass China as the most populated country in the world, according to United Nations data. India is expected to...

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World

Rare baby blue spiral in Alaska skies leaves Northern Lights enthusiasts ‘bewildered’

Northern Lights enthusiasts were left “bewildered” after a baby blue-coloured spiral resembling a galaxy appeared amid the aroura in the skies of Alaska. Although...

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