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Court strikes down youth climate lawsuit on Biden administration request
Attorney and non-profit founder Julia Olson calls appeals court ruling on lawsuit filed by 21 young people ‘tragic and unjust’. A federal appeals court on Wednesday evening granted the Biden administration’s request to strike down a landmark ...The Guardian - Joe Biden -
Joe Biden says campus protests won’t make him reconsider Middle East policies – US politics live
President also says he will not send in the national guard to deal with encampments across US universities. Campus protests – live updatesJoe Biden spoke for just three minutes before wrapping up.. Just after he finished, a reporter asked if the ...The Guardian - Joe Biden -
Biden campaign to tap Silicon Valley donors at fundraiser hosted by billionaire VC Khosla
Biden has enjoyed a fundraising edge, but Trump has the lead in swing-state polls.MarketWatch - Joe Biden -
‘What have we done’: Stormy Daniels’ lawyer tells Trump trial of 2016 election night messages – live
Keith Davidson back on stand on Thursday; judge Juan Merchan skeptical of Trump lawyer’s claim gag order violates client’s right to free speech. Lawyer who negotiated Stormy Daniels deal to resume Trump-trial testimonySign up for our free Trump on ...The Guardian - Donald Trump -
Trump Media pushes House to probe 8 firms over short-selling of DJT shares
Donald Trump is the majority shareholder in Trump Media and the best-known user of its Truth Social app. When DJT shares fall, his net worth can take a bit hit.CNBC - Donald Trump -
Trump attorney cross-examines Stormy Daniels lawyer over Cohen deal: Live updates
Former President Trump's hush money trial began Thursday with a brief hearing related to whether Trump violated a gag order four more times in addition to the nine he was found in contempt of earlier this week. The judge has not yet made a ruling ...The Hill - Donald Trump -
UK to suffer slowest growth of all rich nations next year, OECD says
The U.K.'s "sluggish" growth prospects have put it on course to be the worst-performing economy of all advanced nations next year, according to the OECD.CNBC - United Kingdom -
State-backed Coutts plans shift away from UK equities
Move by NatWest’s private bank comes as government tries to revive London market amid taste for US listingsFinancial Times - United Kingdom -
David Cameron backed Israel arms sales two days after death of UK aid workers
Decision appears to be based on official assessment of Israel’s compliance with humanitarian law that did not cover recent events. David Cameron personally recommended that the UK should continue to sell arms to Israel two days after three British ...The Guardian - United Kingdom -
Brittney Griner reveals harsh Russian prison conditions, suicidal thoughts in Robin Roberts interview
WNBA star Brittney Griner opened up in an interview with Robin Roberts about her traumatic months behind bars, life after release and the horrific conditions she endured.NBC News - Russia -
Russia’s Gazprom plunges to worst loss in decades as gas sales to Europe collapse
Russian gas monopoly has suffered from Ukraine war as Europe has weaned itself off Russian suppliesFinancial Times - Russia -
‘I wanted to take my life’: Brittney Griner talks about detention in Russian prison
Basketball star was detained on drug charges in 2022Griner details ordeal during interview with ABCBrittney Griner, the US basketball star who was imprisoned in Russia for 10 months in 2022, has given her first interviews since her release as part ...The Guardian - Russia -
MLB Power Rankings: Is your team soaring -- or falling -- in our first May edition?
The Orioles are dominating and the Twins are rolling, while an AL East team continues to tumble.ESPN - MLB -
Dodgers 2-time All-Star Walker Buehler expected to make return from Tommy John surgery on Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler is expected to make his return to the big leagues on Monday after missing nearly two full years following Tommy John surgery in 2022ABC News - MLB -
MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks, lineups, advice, stacks for May 2, 2024
SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal MLB DFS lineup advice for ThursdayCBS Sports - MLB -
Wembanyama coming to Paris as San Antonio Spurs to face Indiana Pacers in two NBA games next January
Victor Wembanyama will return to Paris, he hopes as an Olympic champion, when the San Antonio Spurs face the Indiana Pacers in two regular-season NBA games early next yearABC News - NBA -
2024 NBA playoffs bracket, schedule, scores, games today: 76ers vs. Knicks, Pacers vs. Bucks on Thursday
Four first-round series are done, while four more will be decided in the coming daysCBS Sports - NBA -
NBA DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Thursday, May 2 include Tyrese Maxey
SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for the 2024 NBA playoffsCBS Sports - NBA -
Apple's China momentum in focus ahead of earnings after the bell
Apple has set investor expectations low and could surpass them even if sales growth is weak.CNBC - China -
What TikTok and Tesla tell us about pragmatism in the US and China
Both Washington and Beijing juggle security fears with commercial interests and political influence in their policy positionsFinancial Times - China -
Death toll jumps to at least 48 in southern China highway collapse
The death toll from a collapsed highway in southeastern China has climbed to 48 as searchers dug for a second day through a treacherous and mountainous areaABC News - China -
Colombia Will Sever Ties With Israel Over Gaza War
Gustavo Petro, Colombia’s first leftist president, made the announcement in front of cheering crowds in the capital that had gathered for International Workers’ Day.The New York Times - Israel -
Why Yes-or-No Questions on Abortion Rights Could Be a Key to 2024
In states that will help decide control of the White House and Congress, Democrats are campaigning furiously alongside ballot measures to protect abortion rights, putting Republicans on their heels.The New York Times - Abortion -
Arizona Senate repeals 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions
Arizona’s governor plans to sign a bill Thursday to repeal a 160-year old abortion ban. It was revived by the state Supreme Court last month. The Arizona Senate, which is controlled by Republicans, narrowly voted to repeal the law that bans almost ...CBS News - Abortion -
Arizona governor set to sign repeal of near-total abortion ban from 1864
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is following through on promises to undo a long-dormant law that bans all abortions except those done to save a patient’s lifeABC News - Abortion -
US accuses Russia of using chemical weapons in Ukraine
The State Department accused Russia of using chemical weapons in Ukraine on Thursday, following a new set of sanctions against the country. Russia violated the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act by using the ...The Hill - Ukraine -
Ukraine is outmanned, outgunned and outmaneuvered — should they give up?
Things aren’t looking good for Ukraine.The Hill - Ukraine -
Send us Patriots: Ukraine's battered energy plants seek air defenses against Russian attacks
Ukrainian energy workers are struggling to repair the damage from intensifying airstrikes aimed at pulverizing Ukraine’s energy gridABC News - Ukraine -
Bank of Canada Gov. Macklem Acknowledges Limits on Rate-Policy Divergence From Fed
“Clearly, if we cut interest rates and that weakens the Canadian dollar, that is something you have to take into account,” Macklem said.The Wall Street Journal - Federal Reserve -
The Fed Wants What It Can't Have
Jerome Powell held rates steady and shared mixed signals.Inc. - Federal Reserve -
Fed Will Keep Interest Rates Unchanged Until Inflation Cools
Rates will stay at a two-decade high until inflation drops to central bank's 2 percent target.Inc. - Federal Reserve -
Months-Long Google Antitrust Trial Reaches Closing Arguments
The government claims the tech giant is a monopolist that abuses its market poweras a trial that started in mid-September nears its end.Inc. - Google -
Landmark Google antitrust case ready to conclude
Lawyers for both the Department of Justice and Google will present arguments Thursday and Friday to conclude the biggest antitrust case in a quarter centuryABC News - Google -
Google Antitrust Trial Concludes With Closing Arguments
The first tech monopoly trial of the modern internet era is concluding. The judge’s ruling is likely to set a precedent for other attempts to rein in the tech giants that hold sway over information, social interaction and commerce.The New York Times - Google -
Artists from Universal Music Group are heading back to TikTok as new licensing deal reached
Artists from Universal Music Group, which include Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, will be returning to TikTok as the two parties have struck a new licensing agreement following an approximately three-month long disputeABC News - Tiktok -
Taylor Swift and Drake's label UMG strikes new licensing deal with TikTok to end spat
In a statement Thursday, UMG said the new licensing deal would lead to the return of its artists' music to TikTok.CNBC - Tiktok -
Universal Music Artists Will Return to TikTok
The two companies reached a new licensing deal, ending a three-month stalemate that kept some of pop’s biggest stars off the platform.The New York Times - Tiktok -
Dameon Pierce trade rumors: Why Texans GM believes in young RB despite disappointing 2023 season
Pierce fell behind Devin Singletary in the rotation last seasonCBS Sports - NFL -
Packers land six players in Aaron Rodgers trade: Here's Green Bay's final haul from 2023 deal with Jets
It took more than 12 months, but the Packers finally have their full haul from the Aaron Rodgers tradeCBS Sports - NFL -
Cowboys' Brandin Cooks has high hopes for CeeDee Lamb's next deal: He deserves to be 'highest-paid' WR in NFL
'He [Lamb] deserves everything that is coming his way," Cooks said WednesdayCBS Sports - NFL -
Every New Netflix Movie Releasing In Summer 2024
Every New Netflix Movie Releasing In Summer 2024It's almost summer and Netflix is primed and ready to premiere its summer movie schedule, starting this Friday with the Pop-Tart origin film, Unfrosted starring Jerry Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy, Jim ...GameSpot - Netflix -
Jeff Daniels on playing challenging role in Netflix's “A Man in Full'"
Emmy Award-winning actor Jeff Daniels says he's playing one of his most challenging roles yet. He stars in the new Netflix limited series "A Man in Full," created by Hollywood heavyweights David E. Kelley and Regina King, who also serves as a ...CBS News - Netflix -
Cobra Kai's Final Season: Netflix Unveils Premiere Dates and Teaser
Cobra Kai, the series continuation of the iconic The Karate Kid film franchise, will return for its sixth and final season on Netflix with 15 episodes and a finale event to be released across three dates. Part 1 of the highly anticipated Season 6 ...GameSpot - Netflix