Authorities in California have been mocked over a “billion-dollar” bridge to nowhere. The state government of California has long planned for a Los Angeles to San Francisco high-speed rail project. Despite initial funding being approved back in 2008, the line is still a long way off and expected to cost over $100bn in total. So
SNP leadership hopeful John Swinney has warned rivals against entering the contest, saying it would “delay the ability for the [party] to start its rebuilding”. The former deputy leader is currently the only candidate in the running to replace Humza Yousaf, who announced last week he would be stepping down as first minister after his
Mike Coppinger, ESPNMay 5, 2024, 03:07 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LAS VEGAS — For the fifth time in five fights for the undisputed super middleweight crown, Canelo Alvarez remained king and more importantly, maintained his status as the face of boxing. As the fight game’s most bankable fighter, Alvarez calls the shots and once
May 5, 2024, 02:03 AM ET Open Extended Reactions UFC 301 was an action-packed affair, with the 13-fight card in Rio de Janeiro delivering an epic flyweight title bout between Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg. Jose Aldo returned to the UFC after a two-year hiatus and reminded fight fans why he’s one of the best
Multi-million-dollar grants adding up to more than $46 million from the US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will help support electrification efforts at several American ports. The Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT) in Long Beach, California has received a $34.9 million grant from the FHWA to replace 155 on-site commercial trucks and buses with zero-emission vehicles
A child has died in a house fire in Bradford. A woman and three other children managed to escape the property and are being treated in hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. In a statement, West Yorkshire Police said: “At 1.08 this morning (5 May) Police were called by the fire service to reports of a serious
You may have noticed an unusual German rap song in the background of an increasing number of videos on your TikTok feed. But what is it – and how did it spread so fast? What is Barbara Rhubarb Bar? What sounds like a rap is in fact a German tongue twister written by musical comedian
Police have shot a 16-year-old boy dead after he stabbed a man in Perth, Australia, in an attack they said suggested terrorism. There were signs the teen, armed with a kitchen knife, had been radicalised online, state authorities said, adding they received calls from concerned members of the Muslim community before the attack. The attack
It is a paradox that humanity at its very worst so often also brings out its very best too. This is a story about the kindness of strangers. It’s a story about hope over hopelessness. It’s about the war in Gaza but also about the rarest of diseases. It is about two families in worlds
Labour’s shock victory in the West Midlands mayoral election was a further dagger to Tory hearts after a dire few days of local election results. Sir Keir Starmer called it a “phenomenal result” which was “beyond our expectations” as Labour’s Richard Parker ousted Tory incumbent Andy Street, who had held the role for seven years.
Scott Sheffield, CEO of Pioneer Natural Resources. Adam Jeffery | CNBC The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday accused the former Pioneer Natural Resources CEO of colluding with OPEC to raise prices, and barred him from serving on the Exxon Mobil board of directors once its planned $65 billion acquisition of Pioneer closes. The FTC filed
It was a wafer-thin victory, but a huge win. The symbolism of Labour taking the West Midlands mayor, a jewel in the Tory crown, could be felt in the room as Labour activists gathered in Birmingham to celebrate the win with their new mayor Richard Parker and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. There are moments
Tory incumbent Andy Street has suffered a shock defeat to Labour in the West Midlands mayoral election after a partial recount was ordered. Labour’s candidate, Richard Parker, beat Mr Street by just 1,508 votes – 0.25% – to deliver a major blow to Rishi Sunak in the key electoral battleground after a hammering in the
Photo: Tesloid Elon Musk has revealed that Tesla software-locked its cheapest Model Y (Standard Range RWD), and it plans to offer 40 to 60 more miles of range for $1,500-$2,000. Over the years, Tesla has periodically offered cheaper vehicles with shorter ranges, and rather than building a new vehicle with a smaller battery pack, the
The battle for West Midlands mayor is down to the wire after a recount of votes was ordered. Incumbent Tory Andy Street’s hope of securing a third term in office remains on a knife-edge in the face of a stiff challenge by Labour’s Richard Parker. The outcome of the contest is critical to Rishi Sunak
A smartphone with displayed Coinbase logo and representation of cryptocurrencies are placed on a keyboard in this illustration taken, June 8, 2023. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Coinbase reported better-than-expected revenue in its first-quarter earnings report on Thursday. The stock was trading about 4% lower in extended trading. Here’s how the company did, compared to analysts’
Hamas says it has accepted a ceasefire deal proposed by Egypt and Qatar – as Israel suggests it will not accept the proposal in its current form. The Palestinian militant group has issued a statement saying its supreme leader, Ismail Haniyeh, had expressed his agreement in a phone call with Qatar’s prime minister and Egypt’s
Ordinary investors will be awarded ‘bonus’ shares in NatWest Group if they hold onto stock they acquire in the taxpayer-backed bank, under a plan expected to be finalised by ministers later this month. Sky News has learnt key details of the options being explored by the Treasury for a multibillion pound retail offer of NatWest shares,
Countries in South and Southeast Asia have been coping with a weeks-long heatwave which has seen record temperatures sweep parts of the region. Pupils in the Philippines, India and Bangladesh have been told to stay at home and learn remotely due to a severe health risk. Schools in Cambodia have also cut back on their
An AI-controlled warplane has taken a senior air force leader for a ride in a groundbreaking test flight over California. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall sat in the cockpit as the experimental F-16 jet, called Vista, flew lightning-fast manoeuvres at more than 550mph over Edwards Air Force Base. It went nearly nose to nose with
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