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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Some Michigan churchgoers received an Easter surprise when their century-old sanctuary re-opened its doors for the first service in more than a year after a wind storm tore through the building. Members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Lansing expected to attend Easter mass in the reception hall, where services had been held while the worship space was undergoing restoration. A strong wind had separated the wall containing the large stained glass window from the building in March 2017. Читать дальше...

Germany’s national mail service Deutsche Post reportedly sold personal data, including information on voters’ gender, wealth and consumer habits, to Chancellor Angela Merkel’s CDU party ahead of the 2017 elections.
Both the Christian Democrats (CDU) and the Free Democratic Party (FDP) began acquiring information from a Deutsche Post subsidiary in advance of the September 2017 general elections, Bild newspaper revealed. Gaining access to versatile user data through the formerly state-owned postal... Читать дальше...

You may remember that the Pokémon Go Fest that happened last summer did not go so well. Well, on top of giving attendees refunds and bonus in-game currency to make up for the terrible event, developer Niantic is paying out over $1 million to disappointed visitors.

Twenty tonnes of rubbish have been cleared from eight valleys, which were among 37 identified by local councils as being full of waste. Last summer, a committee was set up to oversee the clearing and rehabilitation of valleys, and machinery and vehicles were purchased a month ago to help with the work. Around five kilometres in all have been cleared along Wied Inċita in Attard, the Marsa ditch, Triq il-Wied, Wied iċ-Ċawsli, Wied il-Kbir and Wied is-Sewda in Qormi, Wied Baqqiegħa and parts of Wied Qirda in Żebbuġ. Читать дальше...

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Walmart is in early-stage discussions with health insurance company Humana that could see the companies develop closer ties, with Walmart potentially acquiring Humana, Reuters reports.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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Most financial literacy efforts in schools don't improve people's behavior later in life. That could be because we're focusing on the wrong things. Trying to teach teenagers how to shop for a mortgage, for example, may be an exercise in futility. The information simply isn't relevant to them — yet. By the time they are ready to buy a home, the loans available and the rules surrounding them may have changed. Instead, we should be teaching kids the habits that make savvy consumers. These four skills... Читать дальше...

The Nasdaq Composite Index fell sharply on Monday, turning lower for the year and dropping into correction territory for the first time in more than two years. The Nasdaq lost 2.7%, and is now down 10% from a record high hit last month. That 10% decline puts it into correction territory. The Nasdaq's correction is its first since February 2016, according to data from the WSJ Market Data Group. That stretch of 537 trading days represents the longest period without a correction since a streak of 671 days between November 2012 and July 2015. Читать дальше...

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The 80-year-old wooden statue of Ceres, the goddess of agriculture, has been taken down from the top of the Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier because it's believed to be rotting. The statue is headed to a warehouse. Plans call for it to be moved to the Vermont History Museum after it has dried out. The state of Vermont is now planning to seek bids from sculptors to create a new statue that will commemorate the state's agricultural heritage. The sculpture that was just removed was carved in 1938. Читать дальше...

The German champions are heavy favourites to beat the Liga outfit in the Champions League, but the Spain international will not be taking them lightly

The S&P 500 index on Monday is flirting with closing below an important, long-term trend line as selling intensified early Monday. The S&P 500 index was off 2.2% at 2,582, breaching its 200-day moving average at 2,589.93, according to FactSet data. Technical analysts pay attention to moving averages to help gauge bullish and bearish momentum in an asset. The Dow Jones Industrial Average , meanwhile, was down 450 points, or 1.9%, at 23,641, while the Nasdaq Composite Index , turned negative for the year... Читать дальше...

It was no April Fools Joke. Several inches of snow fell across the northeast on Monday, April 2. More than six inches of snow was reported in areas of New Jersey and New York, according to the National Weather Service. In Connecticut, where this video was taken, Greenwich had the most snow with six inches. This video was taken in Madison, and the uploader reported there were about three inches of snow on the ground. Snow was expected to taper off and stop around midday. Credit: Rachel Salvo via Storyful

On March 20, India's apex court passed a ruling diluting the provisions of the law that seeks to protect people of the lower castes against atrocities committed by the upper castes. The ruling banned automatic arrests and registration of criminal cases under the said law, triggering a nationwide agitation by the lower castes.

MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) — Michigan public safety officers are getting new, standardized guns in a city along the eastern shores of Lake Michigan. The Muskegon City Commission approved a plan last month to spend nearly $50,000 of drug forfeiture money to purchase 90 new 9mm Glock hand guns. Muskegon police officers previously had to buy their own Sig Sauer brand pistols when hired. Director of Public Safety Jeffrey Lewis says the new guns are gender neutral and efficient. He says standardizing weapons... Читать дальше...

☛ Importation and exportation business in Nigeria ☛ legal requirements and documentation. Learn about the Nigerian external economic potential and steps for engaging in export and import activities in the country.

☛ Importation and exportation business in Nigeria ☛ legal requirements and documentation. Learn about the Nigerian external economic potential and steps for engaging in export and import activities in the country.

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The White House hosted its 140th annual Easter Egg Roll on Monday, welcoming roughly 30,000 people to participate in various activities including lawn bowling, egg decorating, and storybook reading.

First Lady Melania Trump spearheaded the event, as is tradition for the first lady to do.

"It’s an honor to have everybody on behalf of the Trump family," Trump said, speaking to the guests from a White House balcony. "This is a special year. Our country is doing great. Читать дальше...

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• John Oliver took aim at the Sinclair Broadcast Group on Sunday, after a viral video last week showed dozens of the company's local TV news anchors reciting a speech about "false news."
• The video followed a CNN report that described how Sinclair forced its nearly 200 local news stations to air "must run" pre-recorded promotional packages that were akin to "pro-Trump propaganda."
• In the video, local TV news anchors parrot a speech about "the troubling trend of irresponsible... Читать дальше...

Tottenham's comeback victory at Chelsea showed the state of the two clubs. Plus, Bayern and Man City hit top form, in-game tweaks boosted Juventus and Gareth Bale reminded Zinedine Zidane what he can do. Gab Marcotti »

The ESPN FC guys look ahead to the Champions League quarterfinal first leg between Liverpool and Manchester City. The one major question mark left in the Premier League season -- other than relegation -- was effectively answered when Tottenham won 3-1 at Chelsea to tighten their grip on fourth place. Chelsea, in fifth, are eight points back with seven games left and trail Liverpool, who have played one more game, by 10. It's not impossible that the reigning champions claim a Champions League place, but it's hugely unlikely. Читать дальше...

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• Travel credit cards are used by more than two-thirds of Americans.
• The average value of a travel credit card in the first year is $900, according to a new report from NerdWallet.
• After the first year, the average cardholder earns about $230 in rewards annually.

Getting away can be expensive, but there are ways to stretch your budget.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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MENDOCINO, Calif. (AP) — An SUV carrying a large family from Washington state accelerated straight off a scenic California cliff and authorities said the deadly wreck may have been intentional. The wreck was discovered last week, days after child welfare authorities began investigating whether the children were being neglected. Information pulled from the vehicle's software shows it was stopped at a flat, dirt pull-off area before it sped off the steep rocky face and plunged 100 feet (30 meters), said Capt. Читать дальше...

OKLAHOMA CITY – As educators head to the Oklahoma State Capitol to ask legislators to provide additional educational funding, many Oklahomans have taken to social media to voice their support of the walkout. Last month, the Oklahoma Education Association announced that it is seeking a $10,000 pay raise for Oklahoma teachers over three years, a $5,000 pay raise for support professionals over three years, a cost-of-living adjustment for retirees, and the restoration of funding for education and core government services. Читать дальше...

Add another page to the book of baseball’s unwritten rules. Several Twins players were frustrated after their 7-0 win over the Orioles for rookie catcher Chance Sisco bunting for a single against the shift in the ninth inning. “Obviously, we’re not a fan of it. He’s a young kid. I could’ve said something at second...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Thousands of educators headed to the Oklahoma State Capitol to ask legislators to provide additional educational funding. Over the past several years, budget cuts have negatively impacted numerous state agencies, including the Oklahoma State Department of Education. “I think it is unacceptable that we have four-day school weeks for our children. You’ve heard me say this but I have visited with major companies looking at moving jobs to our state and I’ve heard from several of them... Читать дальше...