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Alcaraz's Madrid Open title defence ended by Rublev
Russian seventh seed Andrey Rublev ends Carlos Alcaraz's dominance at the Madrid Open with a 4-6 6-3 6-2 win.BBC News - Top stories - US Open -
They Shoot Owls in California, Don’t They?
An audacious federal plan to protect the spotted owl would eradicate hundreds of thousands of barred owls in the coming years.The New York Times - Science - California -
Iran: Death sentence commuted for oil billionaire
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Food and drinks giants flag price pressure on low-income consumers
McDonald’s and Coca-Cola among companies highlighting impact of persistent inflationFinancial Times - Business -
McDonald's and other big brands warn that low-income consumers are starting to crack
Higher prices have weighed on customers in an array of industries that interact with consumers.CNBC - Business -
2024 American Music Awards to air on CBS
Fans vote for the award winners — often leading to surprise winners and collaborative performances.CBS News - Entertainment -
A commonsense way to actually fix air travel
Air travel is risky business.The Hill - Politics -
The Guardian view on the women of Iran: still resisting repression | Editorial
The regime wants to crush resistance. But those it rules continue to push back against its brutality. The protests that exploded across Iran following Mahsa Amini’s death in custody in September 2022 were a turning point. The young Iranian-Kurdish ...The Guardian - World -
Iran commutes a tycoon's death sentence to 20 years in prison
Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported that a tycoon's death sentence has been commuted to 20 years in prison after he returned around $2.1 billion in assets from illegally selling oil abroadABC News - World - Iran -
4 officers killed in North Carolina shooting
Four officers were killed Monday while trying to serve a warrant in Charlotte, North Carolina. The suspect, who was also killed, opened fire from the top floor of a house as the officers approached. Dave Malkoff has more on the slain officers.CBS News - Top stories -
1 in 3 Americans Live in Areas With Dangerous Air Pollution
Climate change is increasing the number of days people are exposed to hazardous pollution, affecting already disadvantaged communities the most.Wired - Tech -
Xbox Games Showcase airs on June 9, mysterious Direct to follow
Xbox announced that it's holding its summer Games Showcase on June 9, with a Direct to follow focused on an untitled game.VentureBeat - Tech -
Southern Lebanon: BBC sees air strike destruction in deserted towns
Residents who fled from the border can only watch as their homes are turned into craters.BBC News - Top stories -
Georgia Bill Targeting ‘Foreign Interests’ Draws Protests
Opponents of the measure, which resembles a Russian law that Moscow has used to crack down on dissidents, say it could undermine efforts for Georgia to join the European Union.The New York Times - World -
Biden, a Bystander to ’60s Protests, Is Now a Target
For President Biden, the campus unrest over the Gaza war recalls peace protests of his youth. But this time he cannot easily bypass the turmoil.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
GSK Upgrades Targets as Core Profits Jump
GSK lifted its full-year guidance after first-quarter core earnings rose 28%, helped by higher sales of vaccines and specialty medicines .The Wall Street Journal - World -
The UN's nuclear watchdog chief will visit Iran next week as concerns rise about uranium enrichment
The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog will travel to Iran next week as Tehran’s nuclear program enriches uranium a step away from weapons-grade levels and international oversight remains limitedABC News - World - Iran -
Iran files charges over BBC report on teen girl allegedly killed by security forces in 2022 protests
Iranian prosecutors have filed criminal charges against activists and journalists following a BBC report that alleged security forces “sexually assaulted and killed” a 16-year-old girl during the protests over the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022ABC News - World - Iran -
Shooting in Charlotte, North Carolina, Kills 4 Officers: What to Know
Officials said on Tuesday that the man who killed four officers trying to serve arrest warrants on him was armed with a powerful AR-15-style rifle and a 40-caliber handgun.The New York Times - Top stories -
Deceased suspect identified in fatal shooting of four officers in N.C.
Authorities identify suspect in North Carolina fatal shooting of four law enforcement officers who were serving a warrant.NBC News - Top stories -
Dutch woman arrested over shooting of Spanish former politician
Woman detained in Netherlands for alleged role in non-fatal shooting of Alejo Vidal-Quadras in Madrid last year. A Dutch woman has been arrested in the Netherlands in relation to the shooting of a Spanish former politician in Madrid last year.. ...The Guardian - World - Netherlands -
Charlotte Mourns 4 Officers Killed in Shooting While Serving Warrant
The killing of the four officers in a usually quiet neighborhood, where a running gun battle left people scrambling for cover, stunned residents and brought anguish across the city.The New York Times - Top stories -
Romney rejects Noem comparison: 'I didn't shoot my dog'
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) pushed back on comparisons between the politically damaging dog stories that plagued both his and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s (R) potential bids for the White House. During Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign, a ...The Hill - Politics -
Officers kill school shooting threat in Wisconsin, officials say
Officials say that a school shooting threat was "neutralized" at a middle school west of Madison, Wisconsin, Wednesday morning, with no reported injuries to those inside the school.CBS News - Top stories -
NBC Sports could buy back rights to 'Roundball Rock' if it airs NBA games again, composer John Tesh says
In the pantheon of theme songs for TV sports, “Roundball Rock,” John Tesh’s anthem that accompanied National Basketball Association games on NBC until 2002, is arguably the greatest.NBC News - Top stories - NBA -
Congress is advancing changes aimed at improving air travel as federal lawmakers prepare to reauthorize the rules that govern the FAA's operations.
Congress is advancing changes aimed at improving air travel as federal lawmakers prepare to reauthorize the rules that govern the FAA’s operations.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Air Canada under fire for removing native chief’s headdress and stuffing case in cargo hold
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Air Force preps new military charges against convicted Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira
Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira will face military criminal proceedings this month for alleged violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.ABC News - Top stories -
Schemes targeting seniors account for $3.4 billion in reported losses, FBI says
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.CBS News - Politics -
New Orleans archdiocese is target of child sex-trafficking inquiry, officials say
Louisiana state police recently served sweeping and unprecedented search warrant . The Roman Catholic archdiocese of New Orleans is the target of an active child sex-trafficking investigation, according to a sweeping and unprecedented search ...The Guardian - World -
FTC Targets 'Junk' Patent Listings on Ozempic and Other Drugs
The antitrust cop says that the more than 300 patent listings stall generic competition, keeping prices high for diabetes drugs, inhalers and more.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Deadly Russian Strikes Hit Civilian Center and Other Targets in Odesa
Ukraine accused Russia of using a cluster weapon in a civilian area on Monday, killing five people. A strike on Wednesday killed three others, an official said.The New York Times - World - Russia -
Facebook posts target Gaza aid agencies with baseless 'cigarette deliveries' claim
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The world's happiest countries are targeting net-negative emissions — despite a growing 'greenlash'
Finland and Denmark are both targeting "net-negative emissions" in the years to come — despite an intensifying green political backlash.CNBC - Business -
New Progressive PAC Targets 8 Key House Races in California
The super PAC, Battleground California, said it would drive turnout among voters of color to try to flip seats that are seen as crucial to winning control of the House this fall.The New York Times - Top stories - California -
Viking shares rise 8% after cruise line operator's market debut
The company's initial public offering coincides with a strong rebound in cruise bookings.CNBC - Business -
'Qatar targeted my brother on Grindr - I want him home’
The British-Mexican man has HIV and has run out of his usual medication, says his family.BBC News - Top stories -
LA County tries to stop Catalina Island plans to shoot down invasive deer via helicopters
A proposal from California's Catalina Island to shoot down invasive mule deer via helicopter has met with a scathing response from Los Angeles County leadership. The Catalina Island Conservancy, which manages 88 percent of the unincorporated ...The Hill - Politics -
Video shows lightning shooting from toxic ash cloud during powerful volcanic eruption in Indonesia
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NBA picks, best bets for playoffs: Heat will not go quietly, Mavericks clean up shooting woes vs. Clippers
Lean on the away teams in a pair of Game 5s on WednesdayCBS Sports - Sports - NBA