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Researchers find toxic DDT compounds in deep-sea fish off Los Angeles coast
A toxic agricultural insecticide banned four decades ago is still contaminating deep-sea fish and sediments off California's southern coast, a new study has found. While the U.S. banned the compound dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) in 1972, ...The Hill - Politics -
U.S. Tightens Rules on Risky Virus Research
A long-awaited new policy broadens the type of regulated viruses, bacteria, fungi and toxins, including those that could threaten crops and livestock.The New York Times - Top stories -
Mary Trump on uncle's trial: 'As deep the trouble that he is in, it may not be enough'
Mary Trump, former President Trump's niece, expressed mixed confidence that her uncle will be convicted in court, suggesting there is "always a way out for him," as his criminal hush money trial continues in New York. "I think the real split ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Humble Choice For May 2024 - Get Hi-Fi Rush, Yakuza: Like A Dragon, And 6 More Games For $12
The Humble Choice lineup for May 2024 is now live, and while there are some amazing games included, the timing for one of the picks is awkward, to say the least. But before we get into all that, let's go over the eight games Humble Choice members ...GameSpot - Tech -
Governments slap taxes on EVs as $110bn fuel duty shortfall looms
New levies and fees worldwide add cost to electric-car buyers as sales growth coolsFinancial Times - Business -
The Deep, Tangled Roots of American Illiberalism
Our biggest mistake would be to believe that Trumpism is a historical exception.The New York Times - Top stories -
Senate tries to limit turbulence ahead of FAA deadline
The Senate’s push to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is coming down to the wire this week as they struggle to strike a time agreement and try to avoid a lapse of the program ahead of Friday’s deadline. Top senators said that ...The Hill - Politics -
Around-the-world cruise staff member missing at sea
The ship is reversed to retrace its route after a crew member fails to turn up for work.BBC News - Top stories -
Curtice: Conservatives remain in deep electoral trouble
Labour would have won 34% and Tories 25% if local results were replicated across the country, says Sir John.BBC News - Top stories -
A record number of sea lions gather in San Francisco
More than one thousand of the animals visited a city pier - the region's biggest spike in 15 years.BBC News - Top stories - San Francisco -
Windfall tax weighs heavy on North Sea producers
Smaller independent operators say they have taken the brunt of the pain from the 75% tax rate on profitsFinancial Times - Business -
How deep are the problems at St James’s Place?
A regulatory clampdown has led to lower inflows, a falling share price and talk that the wealth manager could face a takeover bidFinancial Times - Business -
Could a national security deadline stop the US from sending bombs to Israel?
This week's deadline has particular significance because it will apply to Israel and require a formal U.S. assessment of how it is conducting its now six-month war in Gaza.The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Judge Pushes Back Critical Filing Deadline in Trump Documents Case
Judge Aileen M. Cannon did not immediately set a new date, but the delay increases the chance that the trial will not happen before the November election.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Rumor: White Sox expected to trade several starters by MLB trade deadline
Chris Getz and the White Sox are gearing up for another busy MLB trade deadline, according to a recent report from USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. “The White Sox, off to their worst start in franchise history, are still hoping to trade [Tommy] Pham ...Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
UK government’s climate action plan is unlawful, High Court rules
Judgment upholds four of five grounds for legal challenge brought by campaign groups against net zero strategyFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Canelo, 'the best fighter,' way too much for Munguia
Canelo Alvarez retained his undisputed super middleweight championship with a unanimous decision win against Jaime Munguia on Saturday night in Las Vegas. The judges scored it 115-113, 117-110 and 116-111 for the Mexican star, who improved to 61-2-2.ESPN - Sports -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises
The dollar strengthened Tuesday, recovering from losses it saw after Friday’s weak U.S. jobs data.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UN chief Guterres: Israelis and Palestinians at 'decisive moment'
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DOJ schedules meeting with Boeing victims as decision nears
The Justice Department on Tuesday contacted the families of victims of two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes, according to a letter obtained by ABC News.ABC News - Top stories -
Stormy seas pause construction of Gaza pier, Pentagon says
The U.S. military had to pause its project of building a pier off the coast of Gaza to deliver humanitarian due to bad weather, the Pentagon said Friday. U.S. Central Command officials “temporarily paused offshore assembly of the floating pier” ...The Hill - Politics -
German warship returns to port after eight-week Red Sea mission
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An Old Abstract Field of Math Is Unlocking the Deep Complexity of Spacecraft Orbits
Mathematicians think abstract tools from a field called symplectic geometry might help with planning missions to far-off moons and planets.Wired - Tech -
Philippines Denies ‘New Model’ in Dealing with China on Sea Row
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Australia criticizes China over 'unsafe' aerial confrontation over Yellow Sea
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Life after UFC 301: Aldo's return, deep divisions and Makhachev-Poirier
From the fallout of UFC 301, to looking ahead to UFC 302 and UFC 303, we analyze what's next in the sport.ESPN - Sports - UFC -
Maersk: Shipping capacity down as much as 20% due to Red Sea attacks
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Paradise Valley's Pandemic Rush Is Over---but High-Priced Homes Keep Selling
In April, the affluent Arizona desert town saw a string of major deals.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Canelo Alvarez retains undisputed championship with unanimous decision over Jaime Munguia
Canelo Alvarez held off a feisty challenger Saturday night, proving to be the stronger and more effective boxer to retain his undisputed super middleweight championship, winning by unanimous decision to hand Jaime Munguia his first lossABC News - Sports -
President Xi in Paris, Met Gala in New York and a rate decision in London
Plus, media is the main earnings theme and a bumper week for British anniversariesFinancial Times - World - New York -
Canelo Álvarez-Jaime Munguía full results: Canelo cruises to unanimous decision
Álvarez maintained his dominance, but Munguía proved he's no pushover with a tough performance against a legend.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Confidence in Biden economic decisionmaking near record low: Gallup
Voter confidence about President Biden’s ability to make economic decisions is among the lowest in more than two decades. Gallup has tracked confidence in presidents to do the right thing on the economy since 2001, when former President George W. ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Tasmania’s Mona to challenge decision to let men into ladies-only art lounge
Artist Kirsha Kaechele said they needed to fight for ‘the right to make some men uncomfortable’. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailTasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) will appeal an anti-discrimination decision that ordered the ...The Guardian - World -
The UK government acted unlawfully in approving a climate plan, a High Court judge has ruled
A U.K. High Court judge has ruled that the government acted unlawfully when it approved a plan to meet climate targets without evidence it could be deliveredABC News - Tech - United Kingdom