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N.J. World Cup games will be in a county that bans most shopping on Sundays

Washington Post May 10, 2026

There’s a divisive court battle happening in Bergen County, New Jersey, over 1700s-era blue laws, which limit sales on clothes, home decor and more.

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Fulfilling a lifelong dream, 72-year-old will graduate from medical school

Washington Post May 10, 2026

Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft, who worked as a nurse practitioner for four decades while raising four kids, will start a three-year residency in July.

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Protests and boycotts rock prestigious Venice Biennale

NPR May 10, 2026

The 61st edition of the international art event launched on Saturday in an atmosphere marked by geopolitical strife.

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Adolescence, Amandaland and Traitors stars ready for Bafta TV Awards

BBC Entertainment May 9, 2026

Big names and rising stars will be honoured on the biggest night in the British TV calendar.

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Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it

BBC Entertainment May 9, 2026

Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.

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Bobby Cox, Hall of Fame manager of Atlanta Braves, dies at 84

Washington Post May 9, 2026

He built a dynasty in Atlanta while winning more than 2,500 games during a 29-year managerial career.

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'We're dry:' The new U.S. Wildland Fire Service prepares for extreme fire season

NPR May 9, 2026

Brian Fennessy, new head of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, says his agency is 'trying to bring on additional aircraft and bring them on early,' and dismisses criticism of prevention methods.

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Four-try Packer 'doesn't go away' as England set up Grand Slam decider

BBC Front page May 9, 2026

Four-try veteran flanker Marlie Packer "doesn't go away" as she eyes a fitting England finale in Bordeaux's Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider.

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Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation

BBC Front page May 9, 2026

The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.

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Bobby Cox, Hall of Fame manager of Atlanta Braves, dies at age 84

NPR May 9, 2026

The Braves announced Cox's death on Saturday. He managed the team to prominence during the 1990s and the team's only championship in 1995, before retiring after the 2010 season.

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Britons on virus-hit cruise ship to isolate at hospital after being flown to UK

BBC Front page May 9, 2026

The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Canary Islands this weekend.

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Teachers in England to vote on striking over pay

BBC Front page May 9, 2026

The National Education Union says it will hold a formal ballot this autumn without "urgent action".

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CDC says threat of widespread outbreak of hantavirus remains low

NPR May 9, 2026

As hantavirus has dominated headlines, sparking fears of another debilitating pandemic, the CDC stressed that the risk of sweeping contagion was small.

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Steve Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different

BBC Front page May 9, 2026

The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.

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Police investigate Golders Green bank evacuation

BBC Front page May 9, 2026

A bank in Golders Green was evacuated on Friday after multiple people reported feeling unwell.

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How Reform won votes from Swansea to Sunderland

BBC Front page May 9, 2026

Many voters have turned to Reform UK with devastating consequences for the main two parties, Labour and the Conservatives.

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Lebanon says Israeli strike on south kills seven including child

BBC Front page May 9, 2026

Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.

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Boos, no intensity and no identity - what is Slot's Liverpool?

BBC Front page May 9, 2026

More boos at Anfield highlight why Liverpool must change their style during a seismic summer for Arne Slot.

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SNP leader John Swinney rules out Holyrood talks with Reform UK

BBC Front page May 9, 2026

The nationalists secured 58 seats in their fifth consecutive election win, but that is short of an overall majority.

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Man critically injured after car hits pedestrians in Nottinghamshire town

BBC Front page May 9, 2026

Police say an argument is believed to have taken place before a car crashed into five people.

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PM turns to old Labour hands after election losses but some MPs left baffled

BBC Front page May 9, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer is attempting to shore up his position after his party suffered heavy election losses.

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