The 4X strategy game is still recovering from a rough launch

https://kotaku.com/ceo-admits-civilization-7-was-a-bridge-too-far-as-it-ditches-its-most-controversial-mechanic-in-new-fundamentally-game-changing-update-over-one-year-later-2000693964

#kotaku

Sometimes, it pays to embrace unique approaches. European equities are proof positive of that sentiment. With Europe equities resurgent, the largest ETF in the category is up 6.42% year-to-date and by more than 20% over the past year. These are decent returns. However, they pale in comparison to those of the WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund [...]The post Break From the Pack With This Europe ETF appeared first on ETF Trends.

https://www.etftrends.com/model-portfolio-content-hub/break-pack-europe-etf/

#etftrends

Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson has expressed confidence that his side will secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women rsquo;s World Cup when they face Uganda this weekend. Ghana rsquo;s U-20 women rsquo;s national team will travel to Uganda for the second leg of the final qualifying round, with a place at the tournamen .

https://www.modernghana.com/sports/1491364/2026-u-20-wwcq-charles-sampson-confident-of-black.html

#modernghana

Spurs latest: De Zerbi speaks ahead of huge Leeds game LIVE!

https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/12040/13025489/tottenham-transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-live-updates-and-latest-on-deals-signings-loans-and-contracts

A pre-holiday pint at the airport for some is a staple ahead of a flight. But could this beloved tradition be coming to an end?

https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/lifestyle/ryanair-alcohol-flights-simon-calder-video-b2972273.html

#Independent

A shared meadow serving up coffee and community connection is coming to Morpeth soon.

https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/lifestyle/outdoors/gather-community-meadow-and-coffee-spot-in-morpeth-to-open-this-may-8512720

#morpethherald

Farmers’ union petitions RBI against new norm relying on CIBIL score for gold loan

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/farmers-union-petitions-rbi-against-new-norm-relying-on-cibil-score-for-gold-loan/article70951312.ece

After seemingly moving out of the lightweight division, pound-for-pound star could be poised to move back down, after confirming his interest in a world title challenge in the 135lb scene. Stevenson had held the WBC lightweight world title at the beginning of the year and planned on returning to defend it after venturing up and […]The post Shakur Stevenson targeting move back down in weight to face ‘great’ world champion appeared first on Boxing News.

https://boxingnewsonline.net/news/stevenson-interest-in-moving-back-down/

A rider has died after an accident in Superbike qualifying for the North West 200 international road race on Thursday.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/motorsport/articles/c70vw105jq0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

The 2026 Giro d’Italia begins in Bulgaria for the first time before traversing 3,400km to the finish line in Rome

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cycling/giro-ditalia-2026-route-stage-map-start-list-b2964573.html

#Independent

The person is experiencing mild illness and testing is underway to determine if they were infected.

https://gizmodo.com/flight-attendant-hospitalized-after-sharing-plane-with-hantavirus-cruise-passenger-2000755585

#gizmodo

New Hampshire legislation would prevent towns from regulating data centers in a manner “more restrictive” than other uses allowed in the same district. The bill would also make data centers a permitted land use “by right” in commercially or industrially zoned areas.

https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-05-07/data-centers-nh-bill-local-regulations

#nhpr

Jesy Nelson has shared that her daughters have hit a new milestone months on from being diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1.

https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/lifestyle/jesy-nelson-twins-daughters-health-update-video-b2972278.html

#Independent

Aydın'ın İncirliova ilçesinde bakımını yaptığı boğanın saldırısına uğrayan Mevlüt Bacaksız, 51 gün süren tedavi sürecinin ardından hastanede hayatını kaybetti.

https://www.haberler.com/guncel/boga-yetistiricisi-mevlut-bacaksiz-saldiri-sonrasi-hayatini-kaybetti-19825507-haberi/

#Haberler.com

‘You guys are so soft & weird,’ the country singer wrote before deactivating his accounts

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/zach-bryan-fan-video-x-viral-b2972319.html

#Independent

American MV Hondius passengers are now being closely monitored for the deadly virus at home in three states, officials said Thursday.

https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/us-news/americans-on-hantavirus-plagued-cruise-ship-return-home-to-three-states/

Tehdit suçundan 4 ay 15 gün hapis cezası bulunan firari A.T., kendisini arayan polis ekiplerini çatıda izlerken yakalandı. O anlar cep telefonu ile kaydedildi.

https://www.haberler.com/guncel/bursa-da-firari-hukumlu-catida-yakalandi-19825512-haberi/

#Haberler.com

An overturned semi-truck is causing traffic delays on southbound Interstate 5 near Mission Bay, with the right three lanes blocked and heavy-duty towing equipment expected to arrive soon.

https://fox5sandiego.com/traffic/overturned-semi-truck-i5-delay/

#kusi

Leavitt and her husband Nicholas Riccio also have a son, Nicholas -- "Niko" for short -- who was born in July 2024.

https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/us-news/white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-announces-birth-of-perfect-and-healthy-daughter-viviana/

See the latest news from Your World at https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/lions-abroad-uckfield-u11s-roar-at-the-challenge-des-lionceaux-8512729

#crawleyobserver

Specialist engineering work is to take place on a former landfill site between Horsham and Crawley where it is planned to build scores of new homes.

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/specialist-work-planned-to-build-new-homes-on-former-landfill-site-near-horsham-8512732

#crawleyobserver

Vice President of Ghana, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has stated that Africa rsquo;s future will be determined by how effectively the continent collaborates, integrates, and builds systems at scale.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1491260/africas-future-will-be-defined-by-how-effectively.html

#modernghana

Ghana High Commission in South Africa has advised Ghanaian nationals living in South Africa to limit non-essential movements following recent xenophobic attacks and anti-immigration protests in parts of the country.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1491262/ghana-mission-in-south-africa-urges-nationals-to.html

#modernghana

The Ghanaian cedi has extended its depreciation run against the US dollar on Thursday, May 7, 2026, compared to the rates on Wednesday. It has recorded an average buying rate of GHS11. 16, and a selling rate of GHS11.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1491264/may-7-cedi-sells-at-ghs1210-on-forex-market.html

#modernghana

Millions of British voters were heading to the polls in mid-term' local, mayoral and parliamentary elections in England, Scotland and Wales.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/05/07/mid-term-elections-get-underway/9581778141282/

#upi

A Kentucky man sentenced to life behind bars after being wrongfully convicted over the “satanic killing” of a teen girl 30 years ago has been awarded a record $24.35 million payout. 

https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/us-news/kentucky-man-jeffrey-clark-framed-by-cops-in-satanic-murder-awarded-24-35m-as-real-killer-still-on-the-loose/

Police in Doncaster have seized more than 100 cannabis plants after a raid on a house in the city.

https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/police-seize-more-than-100-cannabis-plants-in-doncaster-house-raid-8507955

#southyorkshiretimes

The Ukrainian armed forces attempted to attack civilian infrastructure facilities in the St. Petersburg area on Thursday, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20260507/ukraine-attempts-terrorist-attack-on-civilian-infrastructure-in-russias-st-petersburg---mod-1124088835.html

#en

In a world of digital sycophants, this chatbot’s not holding back.

https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/tech/i-pit-the-purpose-ai-life-coach-against-yes-man-chatbots-derailing-its-tough-love-strategy-wasnt-easy/

#Post

Two-time African Rally Champion Karan Patel marks his birthday this week as the Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally gets underway in Mbarara, with the Kenyan ace looking to celebrate by extending his early lead in the 2026 ARC title race. The Pearl Rally is traditionally held in early May, a date that often coincides with […]The post Birthday boost for Karan Patel as Pearl Of Africa Rally flags off in Mbarara appeared first on KBC Digital.

https://www.kbc.co.ke/birthday-boost-for-karan-patel-as-pearl-of-africa-rally-flags-off-in-mbarara/

#kbc

U petak, 8. maja, održaće se dugoočekivano veliko finale prolećnog ciklusa Biznis liga kviza. Nakon osam uzbudljivih večeri na istom mestu će se okupiti.

https://biznis.telegraf.rs/info-biz/4321743-sutra-se-odrzava-veliko-finale-prolecnog-ciklusa-biznis-liga-kviza

#Telegraf

Indiana Fever fans have been traumatized by the 2025 injury crisis, so much so that when they saw a leg sleeve on Caitlin Clark after a hard fall against Dallas, they feared the worst. “I knew that would be the first question,” Clark said, shaking her head. The team has also been affected, with Stephanie […]The post Troubled WNBA Past Means Liberty Waiver Is ‘Perfect Player’ For Indiana Fever, Per Analyst appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/wnba-basketball-news-troubled-wnba-past-means-liberty-waiver-is-perfect-player-for-indiana-fever-per-analyst/

Kylian Mbappe 39;s Real Madrid career has, until now, not panned out the way many expected. While the 27-year-old has scored 85 goals in 100 appearances since moving to the Bernabeu, the Spaniards are set for a second successive season without lifting the La Liga title or Champions League.

https://www.modernghana.com/sports/1491228/injury-row-yacht-trip-petition-whats-going.html

#modernghana

The scheme is said to have angered Saudi leadership who were not consulted in advance

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/trump-project-freedom-saudi-arabia-iran-b2972036.html

#Independent

A furore unfolded when the BBC failed to edit out the Tourettes campaigner’s tics from the Baftas broadcast

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/alan-cumming-bafta-john-davidson-b2972055.html

#Independent

Neymar says he crossed the line as he apologised to his Santos team-mate Robinho Jr for slapping the teenager during a training session. The Brazilian club opened an investigation after the 18-year-old forward reportedly accused Neymar of delivering a violent slap to the face on Sunday after he had dribbled past the 34-year-old.

https://www.modernghana.com/sports/1491229/brazil-forward-neymar-apologises-to-santos-team.html

#modernghana

Almost as much as John Howard, Tony Abbott is responsible for the predicament that the Liberal Party finds itself in today.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-return-of-tony-abbott-is-a-recipe-for-disaster-20260507-p5zujn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw

"I began my first day and was quickly, 15 minutes into my shift, pulled aside by HR to get told I was getting dismissed and it's due to my tattoos."

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/woman-sacked-over-tattoos-15-37121684

Saobraćajne nezgode u Srbiji: tokom prethodnog dana dogodile su se 96 saobraćajne nezgode, u kojima je poginulo 1 lice, a povređeno 47 lica, navode iz Uprave.

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/hronika/4321494-vozaci-usporite-kod-pesackih-prelaza-za-dan-96-nezgoda-jedna-osoba-poginula

#Telegraf

At least 16 people were killed and four injured after a passenger bus collided head-on with a fuel tanker on the Trans-Sumatra Highway, triggering a blaze that engulfed both vehicles

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/world-news/indonesia-bus-crash-16-killed-33901221

A Tennessee solar developer is betting that cattle-grazing and solar panels can coexist — and benefit farmers as well as the electric grid

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/solar-tennessee-america-nashville-agriculture-b2968215.html

#independent

The Prime Minister faces a battle for survival if Labour is hammered in the May elections

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/local-elections-london-starmer-labour-farage-reform-polanski-green-b1281253.html

The ordinance places new restrictions on groups that provide food and medical treatment for unhoused people in city parks.

https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-oks-punitive-limits-on-feeding-treating-homeless-in-parks-40665051/

#blogs

The ceiling conversation for Hailey Baptiste has definitely started a week after one of the most shocking upsets of the 2026 season. One of the great American servers of his generation, John Isner, has chimed in on the “Nothing Major Show” with a warm but measured verdict: top 20, not top 10. Not yet.  “Not […]The post Hailey Baptiste’s Top 10 Hopes Dismissed by Former Pro Despite Aryna Sabalenka Upset appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/tennis-news-hailey-baptistes-top-ten-hopes-dismissed-by-former-pro-despite-aryna-sabalenka-upset/

Chris Minns refused to say whether he or his staff had been interviewed by the NSW Electoral Commission as part of any investigation. 

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/premier-can-t-comment-on-electoral-commission-probe-into-decade-old-donations-20260507-p5zupf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed