Finland Gets Debt Warning as S&P Outlook Turns Negative
S&P Global Ratings cut the outlook on Finland’s debt to negative from stable, as the Nordic nation’s debt pile keeps growing. Source link
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World Triathlon Series: GB’s Beth Potter wins women’s opener
Mike Cavendish, the British team’s director of performance, said before Saturday’s race that it represented “an excellent opportunity for our athletes to see where they are after a hard winter of training”. The Olympic qualification window opens after the Yokohama triathlon takes place on 16 May. The men’s race follows over the same course and…
The Weeknd Claims Most Streamed Song Ever With Blinding Lights Achievement
The Weeknd has cemented his place in streaming history with a remarkable sweep of Spotify’s all-time charts. His synth-pop masterpiece ‘Blinding Lights’ now holds the title as the most streamed song ever on the platform. But that’s just the beginning of his chart dominance. The Canadian artist has managed to place three full albums in…
20,000 teddy bears highlight plight of missing Ukrainian children
An installation of 20,000 teddy bears has been placed on the National Mall in Washington DC to draw attention to Ukrainian children believed to have been taken by Russia. The US-based Razom for Ukraine organisation and American Coalition for Ukraine installed the display to represent the estimated 20,000 children that Ukraine says have been sent…
China Warns of Heavy Rain, Flood Risks Ahead of May Day Holiday
Chinese weather authorities warned of heavy rainfall across southern regions from April 26 to April 29, with downpours expected to hit areas already saturated by earlier storms, raising the risk of flooding and landslides. Source link
Prep talk: Aidan Martinez is back from Tommy John surgery and throwing heat
Birmingham High’s closer is armed with a 92-mph fastball Source link
Kunchacko Boban, Lijomol Jose Thriller Confirms Title as ‘Unmadham’
The Kunchacko Boban and Lijomol Jose psychological thriller from India’s T-Series and Panorama Studios has confirmed its title as “Unmadham,” a Malayalam-language word meaning “frenzy.” The producers unveiled a first look poster on Saturday for the film, and an August release date. Helmed by Kiran Das, “Unmadham” marks the feature directorial debut of one of…
Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections
More than a million voters across the Palestinian territories are eligible to take part, according to the Ramallah-based Central Elections Commission, including 70,000 in Deir al-Balah, where 12 polling stations were scheduled to operate. Results are expected late on Saturday or on Sunday. Source link
Santa Margarita holds on for 10-9 baseball win over Orange Lutheran
Santa Margarita, trying to position itself for an at-large baseball playoff berth from the Trinity League, helped its cause on Friday with a 10-9 win over Orange Lutheran, ranked No. 1 by The Times. Andre Owens hit a three-run home run for the Eagles (15-10, 4-8), who have played all their league opponents tough but…
Trump turns over new leaf in GOP drug policy with marijuana, psychedelics orders
The Trump administration’s moves on marijuana and psychedelics signal the start of a new era in Republican drug policy. The orders to fast-track reviews of psychedelic drugs and reschedule medical marijuana are a far cry from the party of “just say no” and former Republican President Richard Nixon’s war on drugs. “Regardless of what one……