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FirstFT: Israel begins to clear southern Gazan city of Rafah
Also in today’s newsletter, Panama on course to elect a conservative and how public ownership changed Goldman SachsFinancial Times - World - Israel -
Study raises concern over flame retardant chemicals used in some cars
A new study is raising concern over drivers' exposure to flame retardant chemicals used on some car seats. The study found that "vehicles are likely important sources of human exposure" to the potentially harmful chemicals. Anna Werner reports.CBS News - Top stories -
Chemicals in car interiors may cause cancer — and they're required by US law: Study
Tens of millions of Americans each day breathe in carcinogenic chemicals that are woven into the interiors of their cars, a new study has found. While opening a window can help reduce the risk, only reforms can keep people safe, researchers wrote ...The Hill - Politics -
How 'Fall Guy' director David Leitch changed movie fighting forever
The former stuntman turned director has an unbelievable story that has taken him to the top of Hollywood.ESPN - Sports -
Crackdowns on campus protests over war in Gaza continue
There was another crackdown on a protest over the war in Gaza Thursday night as police cleared an occupied library at Oregon's Portland State University. New video shows damage and graffiti inside the building. According to the Associated Press, ...CBS News - Top stories -
100-plus arrested in NY campus crackdowns not affiliated with schools: Police
More than 100 individuals arrested at protests at two campuses in New York were not affiliated with the schools, according to the mayor and New York Police Department (NYPD) commissioner. At Columbia University on Tuesday, city officials said ...The Hill - Politics -
More than 2,000 arrests reported as campus protest crackdowns continue
Police have broken up protest encampments at two more New York schools. Meanwhile, a second camp has been set up at the University of Wisconsin after the first was cleared.NBC News - Politics -
University leaders face calls for accountability after crackdowns on pro-Palestinian encampments
Pro-Palestinian activists have launched encampments at more than 70 campuses to bring attention to Israel’s monthslong military assault on the Gaza Strip and to demand that schools divest from companies doing business with the country.NBC News - Top stories -
I remember the 1960s crackdowns against war protesters. This is a repeat | Robert Reich
The mistakes made at one point in time have an eerie way of re-emerging as memories fade. Get Robert Reich’s latest columns delivered straight to your inboxI’ve been spending the last several weeks trying to find out what’s really going on with ...The Guardian - World -
Trump, Who Celebrated Jan. 6, Cheers Crackdown on College Protesters
The former president’s calls for order in college unrest contrast with how he talks about Jan. 6.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
AI Roundup: Apple Joins the Chipmaking Fray, Microsoft May Challenge ChatGPT, OpenAI Expands
The AI game is constantly changing, as industry players jockey for leading market positions in the race to build ever-better artificial intelligence for paying customers.Inc. - Business -
New research raises concerns of toxic chemicals coming from seats inside cars
There is new research from the journal Environmental Science and Technology that is raising concerns about toxic chemicals coming from the seats inside of cars. Most seats are treated with flame-retardant chemicals because of a federal fire safety ...CBS News - Top stories -
Study raises concern over exposure to flame retardant chemicals in some car seats
According to a new study, "vehicles are likely important sources of human exposure to potentially harmful [flame retardants]."CBS News - Top stories -
Russian journalist arrested for years-old social media posts amid intensifying crackdown
A Russian journalist who has worked for both state-funded and independent media has been detained and faces charges of justifying terrorism through posts on the Telegram messaging app, according to her lawyerABC News - World - Russia -
RAAC concrete house was meant to be our forever home
Many of Scotland's former council houses contain RAAC concrete but their owners are struggling to get help.BBC News - Top stories -
Give This Rich Dude $1 or The Onion Disappears Forever
Entrepreneur Jeff Lawson’s plan to revive venerable satirical outlet The Onion involves borrowing from the playbook of the founders of WhatsApp.Wired - Tech