Senators Seek to Curb Facial Recognition at Airports Citing Privacy Concerns
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In the Aging Senate, 80-Somethings Seeking Re-election Draw Little Criticism
Age and health have drawn intensive focus in the presidential race, but the recent news that two octogenarians in the Senate are running again has prompted little discussion of their age.The New York Times - Top stories -
Schumer Announces Senate Will Vote Again on Border Bill
The bipartisan border enforcement compromise, blocked by Republicans in February, is all but certain to be thwarted again. Democrats aim to tag the G.O.P. as the culprit in its failure.The New York Times - Top stories - Senate -
Key Senate Democrat Sherrod Brown Seeks Ouster of FDIC Chairman
The chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, Brown is the first Senate Democrat to call for replacing FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Vermont makes waves on data privacy
The Hill's weekly technology news digest. {beacon} Friday, May 17, 2024 Welcome to Tech Friday, a new joint project of The Hill and Pluribus News covering tech policy across government. Sign up to receive The Hill's newsletters here. Rather ...The Hill - Politics -
Google tests AI to detect scam phone calls. Privacy advocates are terrified.
Some privacy advocates say that they’re terrified by an announcement this week from Google that the company is testing a way to scan people’s phone calls.NBC News - Top stories - Google -
Goff cites 'security,' NTC as factors in new deal
Jared Goff noted "security" and his no-trade clause as the biggest things he valued in his contract negotiations with the Lions.ESPN - Sports -
Rishi Sunak faces cabinet backlash over plans to curb foreign student visas
Education secretary Gillian Keegan, Jeremy Hunt and David Cameron oppose move, while university leaders warn of economic and cultural impact. Rishi Sunak is facing a cabinet revolt over plans to scrap a graduate visa scheme that allows overseas ...The Guardian - World -
‘My time has come!’: feminist artist Judy Chicago on a tidal wave of recognition at 84
On the eve of her UK retrospective Revelations, the veteran US feminist artist known for her large collaborative art installation pieces such as The Dinner Party – and for dividing the critics – is in celebratory mood. On-screen interviews can be ...The Guardian - World -
Climate activists protest by glueing themselves at Munich airport
Six climate activists have broken through a security fence at Munich airport and glued themselves to access routes leading to runways, temporarily shutting down flightsABC News - World - Climate -
Newton cites Draymond's college football stint in NFL-NBA debate
Cam Newton based his NFL-NBA debate around Draymond Green's short Michigan State football stint.Yahoo Sports - Sports - College Football -
Despite Inflation Concerns, Markets Keep Rising
Stocks on both sides of the Atlantic set records as investors foresee interest rates moving in one direction: down.The New York Times - Business -
Germany and France 'deeply concerned' about situation in Georgia
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Ex-Employees Raise Concerns About Safety at OpenAI
Former employees of the ChatGPT maker raised concerns that it isn’t doing enough to make sure its products don’t pose a threat to humanity.The New York Times - Business -
British investor in talks to buy 49% share in Teesside International Airport
Michael Flacks wants to transform the facility into a cargo, repair and maintenance hubFinancial Times - World -
German interior minister calls activists' airport blockade 'criminal'
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Eight climate activists arrested in Germany over airport protest
About 60 flights cancelled after members of Letzte Generation glue themselves to ground at Munich. Eight climate activists have been arrested after causing Munich airport to close, leading to about 60 flight cancellations.. Six activists broke ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Climate activists glue themselves at Munich airport to protest flying
The activists from the German-based group Last Generation, which has carried out similar protests in the past, were protesting flying, the most polluting form of transportation.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
Some 100,000 affected by climate protest that closes Munich Airport
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Quantum Computing Gets Real: It Could Even Shorten Your Airport Connection
Technological advances are letting companies and researchers explore new practical uses for quantum computers, such as optimizing airline gate assignments.The Wall Street Journal - World -
French LGBTQ groups 'extremely concerned' over increase in attacks
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Biden's Chinese EV tariffs don't address lingering national security concerns
The 100% Chinese EV tariffs are meant to head off economic risks, but some Democrats say Chinese EVs should be banned entirely for security reasons.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Nickel price surges as New Caledonia riots raise concerns over supply
Industrial metal critical in electric vehicle batteries climbs almost 7%Financial Times - Business -
Van Hollen: 'I do not have concerns' about Biden at debate
Sen. Chris Van Hollen insisted Sunday that he's unconcerned about how President Joe Biden will fare at his first debate with former President Donald Trump next month.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Ireland's top diplomat concerned over slow pace of justice in peacekeeper's killing
Ireland’s top diplomat has expressed concerns about the slow progress of criminal proceedings against several Lebanese men charged with the killing of an Irish peacekeeper in LebanonABC News - World -
Suspended Argonauts QB Chad Kelly withdraws from camp, citing desire to minimize distractions
Suspended Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly said he will withdraw from training camp and hopes to “learn, grow and better myself” through counseling after his suspension by the leagueABC News - Sports -
Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems lays off workers, citing lower plane delivery rates
Spirit AeroSystems makes fuselages at the plant for Boeing's bestselling 737 Max plane, deliveries of which have slowed in the wake of a door panel blowout.CNBC - Business -
Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii crowned Miss USA after previous winner resigned, citing mental health
Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii has been crowned Miss USA 2023, more than a week after the previous titleholder resigned for mental health reasonsABC News - Entertainment -
EU bans 4 more Russian media outlets from broadcasting in the bloc, citing disinformation
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Senator Menendez’s Wife Is Being Treated for Breast Cancer
Nadine Menendez is charged along with her husband, Senator Robert Menendez, in a complex bribery scheme. She will undergo a mastectomy.The New York Times - Top stories -
Morning Report — Vulnerable Senate Democrats break with Biden
Six months out from Election Day, some vulnerable Democrats are looking at President Biden’s poll numbers with concern. Some Senate Democrats are distancing themselves from Biden’s ailing brand after polls show him trailing former President Trump ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Dressing for Summer Airport Travel Is Weird — These 18 Outfits Won’t Make You Overheat
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The Best Travel Advice You'll Get This Year: Reserve an Airport Parking Spot. Now.
Sold-out lots can add several minutes to your time to the gate. As demand climbs, more facilities allow you to book ahead.The Wall Street Journal - World -
French security forces work to regain control of airport highway in violence-scorched New Caledonia
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EU investigates Facebook owner Meta over child safety and mental health concerns
Company’s social media platforms, which also include Instagram, may have addictive effects, says European Commission. • Business live – latest updates. The European Commission has opened an investigation into the owner of Facebook and Instagram ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Biden marks Brown v. Board of Education anniversary amid concerns over Black support
President Biden marked the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Photo of upside-down flag at Justice Samuel Alito's house raises concerns: Report
"I had no involvement whatsoever in the flying of the flag," Justice Alito said.ABC News - Top stories -
Power demand from AI, EVs and Big Tech is now the energy sector’s No. 1 concern
If power systems fail, it’s lights out for the entire economy.MarketWatch - Business -
South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Gaza offensive
It says Israel must be forced to stop its operation in Rafah, in a fresh bid to the UN's top court.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Gaza offensive
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FIFA to seek legal advice over Israel suspension
FIFA will seek independent legal advice before holding an extraordinary council meeting by July 20 to make a decision on a Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international football because of the conflict with Hamas.ESPN - Sports - Israel