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Manchester United scored two goals in two minutes in the closing stages of their Europa League quarterfinal with Lyon.Harry Maguire said the “maddest game” of his life summed up a topsy-turvy Manchester United career after scoring the winner in a 5-4 victory over Lyon to send his team into the Europa League semifinals. After a 2-2 draw in the first leg, United appeared to be cruising into the last four when they led 2-0 at half-time on Thursday. Lyon fought back to level at 2-2 before having Corentin Tolisso sent off just before extra time. Yet the 10 men found…

Bismarck, N.D. — More than 9,000 Catholic employers don’t need to abide by federal regulations protecting workers who seek abortions and fertility treatments under a ruling issued this week by a federal judge in North Dakota.Last year, the Catholic Benefits Association and the Bismarck Diocese sued the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, saying it issued regulations and guidelines that “ran roughshod” over their religious rights. U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor later granted a preliminary injunction to temporarily block the commission’s final rule for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and enforcement guidance for harassment protections for workers that includes gender identity…

An elementary school teacher in Florida was placed on leave after she attended a house party involving alcohol where around 200 kids were present, according to officials.Karly Anderson, a teacher at Saturn Elementary School, allegedly attended a house party in January at the Coco Beach home of Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, the former principal of Theordore Roosevelt Elementary School, according to FOX 35. An arrest affidavit indicates that around 200 people attended the “white lie party,” which is what was advertised on Snapchat. Students from several area schools attended the party.According to police, marijuana use, underage drinking and fights were seen at…

Canadians can cast their votes in the federal election this weekend as advance polling starts Friday, Elections Canada says. Advance voting for the 45th federal general election will take place on Friday, April 18; Saturday, April 19; Sunday, April 20; and Monday, April 21.Polling stations will be open from 9 am to 9 pm local times on those days.The election itself is scheduled for April 28.“Unlike in some provincial and municipal elections, in federal elections, electors may only vote at their assigned polling station,” Elections Canada said in a statement.If you are unsure about where to vote, you can find…

West Coast captain Oscar Allen was rested for the two-point loss to Essendon, but he’s been declared fit to go for next week’s clash with Hawthorn.

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Fund management myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.Blue Whale Growth, the investment fund backed by billionaire Peter Hargreaves, has sold its entire stake in Facebook owner Meta over concerns of a global economic slowdown in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Stephen Yiu, manager of the fund, told the Financial Times he decided to “exit” Meta just days after Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports into the US were announced on “liberation day” on April 2.Yiu said the risk of a global economic slowdown following the tariffs “means…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The US has approved Capital One’s $35.5bn takeover of Discover Financial in a deal that will merge two of America’s largest credit card lenders and marks one of the largest banking mergers since the 2008 financial crisis. The Federal Reserve Board and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on Friday announced their approval of the merger. The OCC said they have done a “careful analysis of the effect of the merger on communities, the banking industry, and the US financial system.”The…

Dana Perino answers questions on her new book, “I Wish Someone Had Told Me…The Best Advice for Building a Great Career and a Meaningful Life.”Why did you write the book?When my mom finished reading “Everything Will Be Okay, — Life Lessons for Young Women from a Former Young Woman,” she called me and said, “Wow, I wish someone had told me all of this.” She started working in the mid-1960s, when women were really coming into the workforce in droves. They paved the way for so many of us, and now we have lots of different avenues we can take…

A federal judge denied Sean “Diddy” Combs’ request for a two-month delay in his sex-trafficking case.Judge Arun Subramanian chose to keep the planned start date in place, leaving Combs’ legal team roughly three weeks to complete the rapper’s defense against allegations of sex-trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping and more.Diddy’s Friday hearing was attended by his son, Justin Combs, and his mom, Janice Combs.Janice has appeared at most of the music mogul’s court appearances as he awaits his May 5 trial.DIDDY LAWYERS ACCUSED OF ‘GAMEMANSHIP’ IN REQUESTING 200K DOCUMENTS 1 MONTH AHEAD OF DISGRACED RAPPER’S TRIAL Diddy’s request for a 2-month delay…

An attendee wearing a Super Mario costume uses a Nintendo Switch 2 game console while playing a video game during the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience at the ExCeL London international exhibition and convention centre in London, Britain, April 11, 2025. Isabel Infantes | ReutersNintendo on Friday announced that retail preorder for its Nintendo Switch 2 gaming system will begin on April 24 starting at $449.99.Preorders for the hotly anticipated console were initially slated for April 9, but Nintendo delayed the date to assess the impact of the far-reaching, aggressive “reciprocal” tariffs that President Donald Trump announced earlier this month.Most electronics companies,…