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Michael Abramowitz Named New Director of Voice of America
Michael Abramowitz, a former Washington Post journalist who is currently the president of the nonprofit Freedom House, is expected to start in the role this summer.The New York Times - Business -
Tigist Assefa hails super shoes as she targets new marathon world record
Ethiopian eyes 2hr 10min mark – but not necessarily in LondonAssefa will run London Marathon in £450 Adidas super shoeEthiopia’s Tigist Assefa has set her sights on further lowering her women’s marathon world record to under two hours 10 minutes – ...The Guardian - World -
A New Women’s Pro Hockey League Is Booming. Just Not in New York.
The fledgling Professional Women’s Hockey League is booming — except in New York, where the team is in last place. But the players haven’t given up.The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
San Francisco Sues Oakland Over New Airport Name
City officials fault Oakland's decision to call its flight hub "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport", citingconfusion and lostSFOrevenues. There hasn't been this much cross-bay tension since the San Francisco Giants took on the Oakland ...Inc. - Business - San Francisco -
Spat over airport name takes San Francisco-Oakland feud to new heights
California city sues neighbor after Oakland votes to rename airport to include ‘San Francisco Bay’, arguing consumers will be confused. San Francisco and neighboring Oakland have long maintained a friendly rivalry, whether over sports or tacos. ...The Guardian - World -
3 Steps to Navigate Change
How your business can adapt and thrive during challenging times.Inc. - Business -
Surfer Sebastian Steudtner rides 28.57m wave
World record holder Sebastian Steudtner rides a wave measured at 28.57m in Nazare, Portugal - an unofficial new world record awaiting confirmation.BBC News - Top stories -
Voting technology company settles lawsuit against far-right news outlet over 2020 election claims
A voting technology company targeted by bogus fraud claims related to the 2020 presidential election has settled a defamation lawsuit against a conservative news outletABC News - Tech -
Top Female Founders on Why Women Are Good for Business
From inhabiting leadership roles to thinking critically and with empathy, women's unique skillset can't be underestimated.Inc. - Business -
NASA Seeks ‘Hail Mary’ for Mars Sample Return Mission
The agency will seek new ideas for its Mars Sample Return program, expected to be billions of dollars over budget and years behind schedule.The New York Times - Science - NASA -
Guardian wins award for exposé of founders’ links to transatlantic slavery
Press Awards recognise newspaper’s cross-platform Cotton Capital series amid wins for several Guardian reporters. The Guardian has won a diversity award at the prestigious Press Awards after its exposé on its founders’ links to transatlantic ...The Guardian - World -
Start-Up Founder Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Fraud
Manish Lachwani, who founded the software start-up HeadSpin, is the latest tech entrepreneur to face time in prison in recent years.The New York Times - Business -
Biden’s LNG pause a sensible step for climate stability, health of communities
President Biden has spoken eloquently of the existential threat posed by the climate crisis. He must begin to govern like a leader, take even stronger action, and stand up to those who would seek to undo the temporary LNG pause he just recently ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
New York AG says $175 million Trump fraud bond isn't properly backed, should be voided
Donald Trump was ordered to pay more than $450 million in damages in a civil business fraud lawsuit lodged by New York Attorney General Letitia James.CNBC - Business - New York -
The Blue Nile: Who are the band name-checked by Taylor Swift?
Taylor Swift has referenced the Scottish group on new song Guilty As Sin?BBC News - Top stories -
National Academy Asks Court to Strip Sackler Name From Endowment
Millions in Sackler donations sat dormant, rising in value as the opioid epidemic raged and as other institutions distanced themselves from the makers of a notorious painkiller.The New York Times - Health -
This 'Shark Tank' Founder Restructured Her Business Thanks to Barbara Corcoran--Her 3 Big Takeaways
Barbara Corcoran made a deal with Angie Cella's hair bedazzling tool company Blinger--with one big condition.Inc. - Business -
Kenya military chief among 10 officers killed in helicopter crash
Two officers survived the plane crash in Elgeyo Marakwet county, about 250 miles northwest of Nairobi, Kenya.CBS News - World -
Woodside Energy chief defends climate plan ahead of shareholder vote
Australian oil and gas developer pushed to set more binding net zero commitmentsFinancial Times - Business - Climate -
Francis Ogolla: Kenya investigates crash that killed military chief
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Kenya Defence Forces Chief Dies in Chopper Crash, President Says
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CIA chief Burns says that without aid, Ukraine "could lose on the battlefield"
His comments come as a deadlocked Congress continues to stall on Ukraine aid.CBS News - Politics - Ukraine -
FBI chief says Chinese hackers have infiltrated critical US infrastructure
Volt Typhoon hacking campaign is waiting ‘for just the right moment to deal a devastating blow’, says Christopher Wray. Chinese government-linked hackers have burrowed into US critical infrastructure and are waiting “for just the right moment to ...The Guardian - World -
NATO chief: 'No one stands to benefit' from war in Middle East
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Wellness Is Simpler Than You Think: 25 Years of Research Shows All You Need Is the 5-Step Perma Method
Ignore wellness gurus peddling useless classes and crystals. This is what science says matters for wellness.Inc. - Business -
Children of reality TV's Chrisleys hope court hearing is step toward bringing convicted parents home
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have appealed aspects of their convictions on federal charges of bank fraud and tax evasionABC News - Entertainment -
Pirates phenom Paul Skenes still has 'steps he needs to take' after comically dominant start to season
Skenes has struck out 27 in 12 2/3 scoreless innings pitched at Triple-A so far this season.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Members of the Nordstrom founding family are considering a bid to take the company private.
Members of the Nordstrom founding family are considering a bid to take the company private.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China moves to boost foreign investment in domestic tech companies
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Victimise people who raise a voice in Britain? Then destroy their families? Not in my name | George Monbiot
Marcus Decker dared to protest on climate and was punished. Now he could be deported. Is that a humane democracy?. When the traditional ruling class was obliged to concede to demands for democracy, it gave away as little as possible. We could ...The Guardian - World -
Five possible breakout players for NBA playoffs: Peyton Watson, Isaiah Joe set to make a name for themselves
These players may be somewhat unknown right now, but just wait...CBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
‘We Are So Back’ Is an Internet Meme for Our Time
The phrase has become ubiquitous online as a way to celebrate life’s small pleasures — at least until “it’s so over.”The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Kremlin spy suspect arrests may be tip of iceberg, says former German agency chief
Gerhard Schindler says Russia has been ‘ramping up’ operations in west, as two men are accused of plotting sabotage at military sites. . A former head of Germany’s foreign intelligence service has warned that the discovery of two men suspected of ...The Guardian - World - Germany -
Meta released Llama 3, the latest edition of the company's publicly available large-language AI model.
Meta released Llama 3, the latest edition of the company’s publicly available large-language AI model.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Luxury car sales plunge as buyers put off by Seoul’s neon licence plates
President Yoon Suk Yeol has pledged to target private use of company vehiclesFinancial Times - World -
NY attorney general opposes company holding Trump bond in civil fraud case
The New York attorney general filed the state's opposition to the company providing Donald Trump's $175 million bond, posted while his appeal is pending.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
U.S. Fines Thai Company SCG Plastics $20 Million Over Alleged Iran Sanctions Violations
Treasury says SCG used certain shipping and documentation practices to conceal that the products it sold were made in Iran.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Schneider Electric confirmed talks with engineering-software company Bentley Systems about a potential strategic transaction.
Schneider Electric confirmed talks with engineering-software company Bentley Systems about a potential strategic transaction.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Schneider Electric is in talks to take control of the engineering-software company Bentley Systems in a deal that could be valued at more than $15 billion.
Schneider Electric is in talks to take control of the engineering-software company Bentley Systems in a deal that could be valued at more than $15 billion.The Wall Street Journal - World -
TSMC is reshaping its business to respond to the artificial-intelligence boom, including doubling capacity for a type of chip technology in demand from companies like Nvidia.
TSMC is reshaping its business to respond to the artificial-intelligence boom, including doubling capacity for a type of chip technology in demand from companies like Nvidia.The Wall Street Journal - World