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Cricket is returning to Olympics after 128 years. But many hope the sport will finally crack America

Cricket, the world's second most-watched sport, is set to make its Olympic return in 2028, 126 years after its last appearance.
This significant comeback is being heralded by the commencement of construction for a new 10,000-plus capacity cricket stadium in Pomona, eastern Los Angeles County.
This premier venue, designed to host both men's and women's matches, is located within the Fairplex fairgrounds.
It will serve as the home of the Los Angeles Knight Riders, a Major League Cricket team owned by Mumbai-based Knight Riders Sports, a company co-led by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
The groundbreaking ceremony included a 'bhumi pujan', a Hindu ritual traditionally performed to seek divine blessings and forgiveness before disturbing the earth for construction.
Cricket already holds significant cultural sway within US diaspora communities, particularly those from South Asia, where it is followed with fervent dedication.
For American fans, coaches, and pl..

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Trump tells BBC that King’s visit could ‘absolutely’ help repair relations with UK

Trump tells BBC that King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UK11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSarah SmithNorth America editorReutersThe King and Queen will travel to the US for a four-day visit beginning on MondayUS President Donald Trump has said next week's state visit from King Charles and Queen Camilla could “absolutely” repair relations with the UK.
When asked in a phone interview with the BBC whether the visit could help repair the relationship, Trump said: “Absolutely. He's fantastic. He's a fantastic man. Absolutely the answer is yes.”
“I know him well, I've known him for years,” he said. “He's a brave man, and he's a great man. They would absolutely be a positive.”
The president also spoke about his relationship with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who he said could only “recover” if he changed course on immigration.
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Warner Bros investors back US$110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance

AdvertisementUnited StatesWorldUnited States & CanadaWarner Bros investors back US$110 billion merger with Paramount SkydanceAttention now turns to regulatory authorities, with both Washington and London expected to examine the merger’s impact on competition
2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenReutersPublished: 11:29pm, 23 Apr 2026Updated: 11:44pm, 23 Apr 2026Warner Bros Discovery shareholders on ⁠Thursday backed the company’s proposed US$110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, but cast an advisory vote against executive compensation plans tied to the deal.
Under the pay packages proposed to executives, CEO David Zaslav could receive ‌up to US$887 million if the sale is completed.
Proxy advisor ISS had said Zaslav’s potential payout was “extremely large”.
Advertisement“Management now faces a twofold challenge: securing (regulatory) approval for the deal and proving it can create long-term value without fuelling concerns around excessive pay,” PP Foresight analyst Paolo Pescatore ⁠said.
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Trump says Navy will ‘shoot and kill’ boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

AdvertisementUS, Israel war on IranUSTrump says Navy will ‘shoot and kill’ boats laying mines in Strait of HormuzOrder targets small craft as tensions persist; Pentagon warns clearing advanced mines could take months, raising energy concerns
3-MIN READ3-MIN ListenMark Magnierin WashingtonPublished: 11:15pm, 23 Apr 2026In the latest cycle of threats and concessions that have marked US President Donald Trump’s approach to the war that he and his Israeli counterpart started against Iran, the mercurial president said on Thursday he would destroy any undersized boat attempting to lay mines in the blocked Strait of Hormuz.His focus on diminutive vessels followed his oft-repeated messaging that Iran’s larger naval vessels are no more as he renews his effort to muscle Tehran’s frustratingly resilient regime to concede defeat.
“I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be … that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz”, Trump wr..

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In Tehran, money is short and a return to war looms over daily life

In Tehran, money is short and a return to war looms over daily life4 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLyse DoucetChief international correspondent, reporting from TehranGetty ImagesOn a bright Tehran spring day, Sanaei Ghaznavi street, with its mix of shops selling groceries and household goods alongside fast food and flowers, seems like an everyday place.
In a country where lives have long been buffeted by crises, it is a snapshot of a people just trying to get through the day while their future hangs on forces beyond their control.
For Mohammad, in t-shirt and jeans, even cranking open the striped awning of his family's shoe shop is an act of hope.
“It makes me happy to be in here,” he tells us when we wander into his pocket of a store with its floor-to-ceiling shelves of trainers, big and small. “So many people have lost their jobs and aren't working.”
And there are few customers.
“We had so many before,” his father Mustafa laments glumly as he proudly explains ..

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DWP expands face-to-face PIP assessments despite staffing shortages in UK

DWP expands face-to-face PIP assessments despite staffing shortages in UK Among recent moves by the Department for Work and Pensions, more in-person evaluations are expected for those applying for disability support. Despite limited medical staff available, officials have set sights on conducting roughly three out of every ten reviews face to face. Those receiving Personal Independence Payment or Employment and Support Allowance will notice adjustments throughout the UK. Accuracy in rulings serves as a central focus behind the initiative. Progress, however, depends heavily on how quickly health professionals can be brought onboard.Difficulties were acknowledged by Sir Stephen Timms, Minister for Social Security and Disability, in a formal response sent to the Work and Pensions Committee. Challenges persist around filling and keeping roles, given how tightly contested positions are across health-related employment sectors. Staff needed for assessments often hold dual responsibilities in..

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Indian medical student behind fake MAGA influencer ‘Emily Hart’ says Gemini gave him idea, ‘hot girl’ too generic; wants to study in US

Indian scammer who created fake 'Emily Hart' to fool MAGA people says he wants to study in the US.
The Indian medical student who scammed 'super dumb' MAGA men by an AI-generated hot girl 'Emily Hart' posting conservative ideas said he never felt he was scamming as he was gathering fund for his medical studies. He said he tried to sell study notes to other medical students, made YouTube shorts and even started posting generic photos of beautiful woman. But nothing worked. Gemini told him that 'hot girl' is too generic as million others are doing the same thing.The 22-year-old student told WIRED that he presented Gemini with some other options and Gemini selected MAGA niche as the chat code. Gemini told the man that the conservative audience, especially older men in the US, have higher disposable income.Gemini defended and a spokesperson told WIRED that Gemini does not suggest a particular option unless it is prompted. “Gemini is designed not to ..

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Mystery spike of snake attacks in California has already killed three as researchers scramble to find cause

A Northern California woman has died after being bitten multiple times by a venomous snake, marking the third snakebite death in California this year amid an unusual rise in fatalities statewide.
The 78-year-old woman, who lived in Redwood Valley, was walking on a rural property on April 8 when she was bitten three times, Quincy Cromer, a spokesperson for the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, told SFGate. Family members transported her to a hospital, but she later died from her injuries. An autopsy on April 15 determined the cause of death was envenomation from the bites, and officials ruled the incident accidental. The snake species involved has not been identified.
Her death marks the third snakebite-related fatality in California in 2026, which is well above the state’s typical average of no more than one a year, SFGate reports. A 25-year-old mountain biker died in Orange County in February, followed by a 46-year-old hiker in Ventura County in March, both after rattlesnake bites. ..

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‘Fuel theft has cost my petrol station £2,000 since Iran war started – my family can’t carry on like this’

“If someone steals £100 worth of fuel… It’s absolutely a straight loss for us,” Goran Raven said.
Speaking from his Shell garage in Romford, east London, Mr Raven said he’s lost around £2,000 to fuel theft since the war between Iran and the US broke out on 28 February.
Higher pump prices in the wake of the Iran war have meant his fourth-generation family-run business has suffered a significant blow as more people take off without paying.
He said his site saw the highest rates of petrol theft in the first two weeks of the conflict. Mr Raven added: “It was as though the criminal element of society were preparing themselves for the worst.
“There was a point where I was thinking to myself, if prices keep rising, thefts keep rising, and this goes on for much longer, I have to start looking at redundancies.
“It has a really big impact, because it’s coming at a time when the prices are rising, and fuel sales are declining and slowing down.”
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Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge

Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge45 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleFaarea MasudBusiness reporterGetty ImagesGerman airline Lufthansa will cut 20,000 European short-haul flights over the summer, saying soaring fuel prices have made many journeys “unprofitable” for the firm.
Jet fuel has doubled in price since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran as the conflict has slowed its production and transportation across the Middle East.
Several airlines, including KLM-France and Delta, have also temporarily cut some flights while others have raised ticket prices as they pass on expenses to customers.
Analysts have warned that travellers should expect further ticket price rises and more cancelled flights as the conflict continues.
The Gulf is a major source of aviation fuel, accounting for about 50% of Europe's imports. The bulk of it comes through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed in response to US and Israeli attacks.
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