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iPhone sales buck falling electronics demand trend

Apple has beat Wall Street expectations and market trends in reporting increased iPhone sales in its second quarter results. Both revenues and profits were...

Business

Average first time buyer paying nearly £200 more a month than a year ago

First time buyers are paying an average of nearly £200 extra a month compared to a year ago, according to research from a UK...

Sports

Trainer suspended ahead of Derby after 2 deaths

Associated Press May 4, 2023, 06:02 PM ET LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs suspended trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. indefinitely on Thursday after the sudden...

Sports

The Homer Hose, the Adley Hug and a perfect clubhouse mix: How the Orioles went from laughingstock to contender

Jeff Passan, ESPNMay 4, 2023, 05:35 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity...

Environment

Local elections 2023: Tories lose control of councils as Labour gains key authorities in early results

The Conservatives have lost control of five councils, while Labour have gained two in early local election results. Labour candidate Chris Cooke also won...

Sports

2023 Kentucky Derby: Updated horse odds, post positions, jockeys

ESPN.com staff May 4, 2023, 04:33 PM ET The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville,...

Environment

Coterra Energy’s earnings beat, free cash flow keep us investors in the oil-and-gas play

Oil-and-gas producer Coterra Energy (CTRA) on Thursday delivered a top-and -bottom-line beat for the first quarter, while reiterating its commitment to return at least...

Technology

Lyft shares plunge 15% on weak second-quarter guidance

A Lyft decal is seen on a car in the pick-up area at JFK Airport on April 28, 2023 in New York City. Michael...

Avoid ‘get rich quick’ schemes on Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram warns bank

An increasing amount of financial scams are taking place via social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, according to analysis by a leading...

Politics

Local elections 2023: An hour-by-hour guide of when key results are expected

Polling stations have now closed and votes are being counted in this year’s local elections in England. The results will come in waves throughout...

Politics

Local elections: Voters turned away at polling stations for not having the right ID

Standing outside a windy polling station in the Nottingham neighbourhood of Hyson Green, Niam sets out in passionate terms why everyone should be willing...

Politics

Local elections 2023: Polls close with results expected to roll in from midnight

Polls have closed in this year’s crunch local elections – with results expected to start rolling in from midnight. Voters are deciding who runs...

Politics

Sue Gray: Labour held talks with senior civil servant for at least four months before chief of staff role announced

Sir Keir Starmer was wooing Sue Gray to become his chief of staff for at least four months before announcing her appointment, Sky News...

Technology

CEO Tim Cook says layoffs are a ‘last resort’ and not something Apple is considering right now

Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple Inc., smiles as he greets customers during the opening of the new Apple BKC store in Mumbai,...

Technology

CEO of fitness band maker Whoop mocks the demise of Amazon’s Halo health device

The CEO of Whoop, a fitness band favored by athletes, is claiming victory over Amazon after the e-retailer pulled the plug on its line...

Environment

Local elections: Turned away for not having the correct ID – but back to the polling station in minutes

Standing outside a windy polling station in the Nottingham neighbourhood of Hyson Green, Niam sets out in passionate terms why everyone should be willing...

Local elections: Turned away for not having the correct ID – but back to the polling station in minutes

Standing outside a windy polling station in the Nottingham neighbourhood of Hyson Green, Niam sets out in passionate terms why everyone should be willing...