The Constituency Labour Parties (CLPs) in Scotland have experienced an influx of complaints from local members voicing concerns over a perceived "lack of transparency" in the party's selection process. In response, CLPs are calling for a temporary halt to the current candidate selection and demanding a comprehensive investigation into how it has been conducted thus far.

The Guardian newspaper has issued an apology after publishing a cartoon featuring former BBC chairman Richard Sharp, which was perceived as antisemitic. The image, which satirized the controversial relationship between Mr. Sharp and former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, depicted exaggerated facial features of the former BBC boss and was removed from their website following backlash.

A house in Toms River has been named the most expensive real estate sale in the area between April 17 and April 24. The property at 23 Disney Drive was sold for a total purchase price of $999,995 with an average price per square foot of $287.

Several high-value real estate transactions have taken place across various towns in New Jersey between April 17 and April 24, showcasing the continuing appeal of premium properties in the region.

First Republic Bank teeters on the edge of the abyss this weekend after customers withdrew around $100 billion of deposits in just a few days and saw its share price crash toward oblivion. The San Francisco-based bank was shaken by similar factors that triggered the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March, including the rapid interest rate increases that hurt the value of the bank’s assets and made its funding pricier.

Bed Bath & Beyond declared bankruptcy over the weekend, announcing that 480 of its stores will remain open while the brand liquidates its inventory. This development follows a growing list of brick-and-mortar store closures across the United States.

Will Wilkerson, the co-founder of Donald Trump's Truth Social media platform, now works as a $16 an hour Starbucks barista in North Carolina. The dramatic turn of events comes after Wilkerson turned over 150,000 emails, contracts and other internal documents to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and investigators in Florida and New York.

The Alumasc Group plc (LON:ALU), a UK-based company, is currently estimated to be trading at 49% above its share price based on its fair value estimate of UK£2.37, according to recent financial analysis employing the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model. The DCF model combines two stages of the company's growth and discounts future cash flows to their estimated value in today's dollars.

MailOnline has revealed that the "optical illusion" cycle way in Keynsham, Somerset, is used by a mere three riders per hour. Since its opening last year, nearly 60 people have been injured on this hazardous path.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has approached major banks, including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and PNC Financial Services Group Inc., to submit final bids for the acquisition of First Republic Bank by Sunday. This comes after gauging initial interest earlier in the week, potentially leading to a smoother sale compared to the protracted auctions that followed last month's failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.

Jack Dorsey, the co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, has publicly criticized Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk for his actions during the acquisition of the social media company. In a series of tweets posted on Friday, Dorsey suggested that Musk should have walked away from the platform and paid the $1 billion fee instead.

Russian-installed Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev has reported a massive fire erupting at a fuel storage facility in Sevastopol, Crimea. The blaze is believed to have been caused by a drone attack and comes just a day after Russian missiles struck residential areas throughout Ukraine, resulting in 25 fatalities.

Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Global has reported a significant 19% year-on-year drop in revenue for the year 2022. The decline, which saw the company's total revenue fall to 140.79 billion yuan ($20.37 billion), is attributed mainly to the effects of Covid-19 pandemic outbreaks during Q2 and Q4 of last year, as well as strict regulatory measures imposed by Chinese authorities.

Montana State Representative Zooey Zephyr, who made history as the state's first transgender representative, announced her reelection campaign for 2025. However, she faced controversy on Wednesday when she was barred from the House floor after speaking out against Senate Bill 99 (SB 99).

JPMorgan Chase & Co and PNC Financial Services have put forth bids to acquire the struggling First Republic Bank, which has recently been taken over by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The sale of the beleaguered bank could potentially occur as early as this weekend following a year in which the company's stock value plummeted by more than 90%.

CNN veteran political correspondent Dana Bash will replace John King as host of the network's "Inside Politics" newscast, which airs at noon on weekdays. This change comes amidst a week of shakeups and changes at major news networks, including Don Lemon's dismissal from his post at CNN's "CNN This Morning" and Tucker Carlson's departure from Fox News.

Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un, has criticized United States President Joe Biden's comments about a new US-South Korean nuclear deterrence agreement. She described his statements as a "nonsensical remark from the person in his dotage" following Biden's attendance at a summit with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday.

In a recent statement, Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, criticized the defense agreement between Washington and Seoul. She argued that their efforts to strengthen deterrence against Pyongyang would only exacerbate tensions in the region.

In a high-stakes bidding war, major financial institutions such as JPMorgan Chase & Co. and PNC Financial Services Group Inc. are currently in the running to acquire First Republic Bank following its seizure by government authorities due to ongoing financial troubles.

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), a prominent Democratic representative, has voiced concerns about the White House staff's overprotection of President Joe Biden and urged him to make more frequent public appearances. He asserted that people should have the opportunity to witness "the authentic" Biden in action.

In a historic first, the upcoming coronation of King Charles will be attended by a sitting United States president. The US and the UK have long enjoyed what is colloquially known as a "special relationship," which includes their shared history of royal coronations.

An official dossier on a £1.3 billion Royal Navy submarine was discovered in the toilets of a Wetherspoon pub in Cumbria, sparking an investigation by the Royal Navy. The documents were marked 'official sensitive' and were used by submariners learning how to isolate and depressurise elements of its system.

Gary Lineker, the well-known English footballer and sports broadcaster, has entered the debate surrounding the appointment of the next BBC chairman following Richard Sharp's resignation. Sharp stepped down after it was revealed that he had not disclosed his role in securing an £800,000 loan guarantee for then-prime minister Boris Johnson.

Stella Creasy, a senior female MP for Walthamstow in east London, was subjected to a social services investigation after an online troll believed he had the right to claim that her children should be placed into care. Leicestershire Police stated that the harasser had a legitimate right to make such referrals since they disagreed with Creasy's opinions on misogyny, even though no evidence against her existed.

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla) is anticipated to sign a new bill that would allow him to run for president in 2024 while remaining in his current role as the governor of Florida. The bill was approved by the state Senate with a vote of 28-12 and passed through the Florida House by a margin of 76-34.

House Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) has condemned President Joe Biden's economic performance, describing it as "abysmal" and highlighting the negative effects it has had on ordinary Americans. In addition to inflation concerns under the current administration, recent reports indicate a decrease in inflation rates over the past few months.

A previously dismissed presidential candidate has the potential to significantly impact President Joe Biden's hopes for a second term, according to recent statistics. As President Biden formally announces his re-election campaign, alarm bells are ringing in the Democratic camp due to his dwindling approval ratings among independent voters.

Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) took to the House floor on Friday to condemn comments made by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), who recently claimed that a woman was not a mother because she was a stepmother. Frost, himself an adoptee, called out Greene's remarks as "bigoted" and "closed-minded."

The US Army has ordered the grounding of all Army aviators not involved in critical missions following two recent helicopter crashes that left 12 soldiers dead. The order from Army Chief of Staff James McConville grounds them "until they complete the required training," according to the Army.

In an inspiring turn of events, actor and activist George Takei retweeted a post showcasing the power of accessible gaming. The video features a young girl named Ava playing video games using an adaptive controller designed by her father to enhance accessibility for differently-abled gamers.

Researchers at Harvard University have developed microscopic backpacks filled with drugs designed to stick to troublesome immune cells, effectively improving the health of mice suffering from a condition similar to multiple sclerosis (MS) in humans. The innovative technology utilizes monocytes as carriers for these drug-filled backpacks, which contain molecules that work together to enhance anti-inflammatory and regulatory functions while slowing down pro-inflammatory functions.