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Wada launches independent review into failed tests
The World Anti-Doping Agency launches an independent review after 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at Tokyo 2020 despite failing drug tests.BBC News - Top stories -
Stocks Fall After GDP, Inflation Data
Stocks and government bonds fell sharply after fresh data showed the U.S. economy slowed in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. economic growth slower than expected in 2024's first quarter
The U.S. GDP increased at a 1.4% annualized rate in the first quarter of 2024, a pace that's slower than expected and much lower than the 3.4% growth seen in the fourth quarter of 2023. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on why ...CBS News - Top stories -
Venice launches world first tourist entrance fee in bid to fight overcrowding
Visitors to Venice will have to pay for an entry fee after the Italian city became the first in the world to introduce a charging system for tourists.NBC News - Top stories -
Venice residents clash with riot police as city launches world’s first tourist entry fee
The pilot program means day-trippers to Venice, one of Italy's most picturesque and historic cities, will need to pay a charge of 5 euros (US$5.40).CNBC - Business -
SpaceX Worker Injury Rates Are Alarmingly High for Second Year in a Row
Injury rates among SpaceX employees are as much as nine times higher than the industry average in some facilities.Inc. - Business -
Somehow This $10,000 Flame-Thrower Robot Dog Is Completely Legal in 48 States
Meet Thermonator. It blasts fire up to 30 feet and has Bluetooth.Wired - Tech -
Migrants undeterred by deaths to continue Channel crossing attempts
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Johnson: Republicans ‘don’t have a functioning majority’ in the House
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) joined Jesse Watters Wednesday to discuss the massive foreign aid package that recently passed both chambers, and the difficulties Republicans have faced getting immigration-related reforms passed with a Democratic ...The Hill - Politics - Republican Party -
London mayor candidates debate major election issues
Four of the candidates vying to become the city's mayor take part in a BBC London hustings.BBC News - Top stories -
S&P Cuts Boeing's Ratings Outlook to Negative
A purchase of Spirit AeroSystems would “introduce additional potential headwinds for Boeing on its path to cash flow and leverage recovery,” the agency said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Smear tests of 3,000 women to be reviewed
The Southern Health Trust says the move is not out of concern but to provide extra assurance.BBC News - Top stories -
Test Your Knowledge of Internet Acronyms
This week, we probe each other’s knowledge of common acronyms from the early internet, the mobile era, and the AI boom. So fire up your LLM, send an RCS, and tell your BBS pals the game is afoot.Wired - Tech -
Arizona House Votes to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
The almost-complete ban on abortions in the state could go into effect as soon as June 8 if the State Legislature does not repeal it, the state’s attorney general said.The New York Times - Top stories - Abortion -
Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction overturned in New York; DA will attempt to retry
The rape conviction of movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been overturned by New York's highest court.ABC News - Top stories -
Stormy Daniels’s Attempt to Sell Her Story Began the Road to Trump’s Trial
After a tape emerged of Donald J. Trump discussing how he groped women, she quickly struck a deal.The New York Times - Top stories -
U.S. orders cow testing for bird flu after grocery milk tests positive
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.CBS News - Top stories -
Dairy Cows Transported Between States Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu
Since a new form of bird flu arrived in 2022, federal officials have sought to reassure Americans that the threat to the public remained low.The New York Times - Health -
Dairy Cows Transported Between States Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu
Since a new form of bird flu arrived in 2022, federal officials have sought to reassure Americans that the threat to the public remained low.The New York Times - Top stories -
More cows are being tested and tracked for bird flu. Here's what that means
U.S. health and agriculture officials are ramping up testing and tracking of bird flu in dairy cows in an urgent effort to understand and stop the growing outbreakABC News - Tech -
Acrivon Therapeutics’ shares climb 14% on plans to present cancer-test data
Shares of Acrivon Therapeutics advanced in post-market trading after the biopharmaceutical company said it would present clinical trial data in connection with a biomarker test for ovarian and endometrial cancers.MarketWatch - Business -
New crash test results raise concern for some small SUVs
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has updated its testing of vehicles’ ability to avoid crashes. The results show there is some concern for smaller SUVs, as most models did not do well.CBS News - Top stories -
Few small popular SUVs succeed in new crash prevention test
Only one vehicle of the 10 small SUVs tested earned a good rating.CBS News - Top stories -
Bird flu tests ordered for dairy cattle that cross state lines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has ordered bird flu tests for dairy cattle that cross state lines, it announced Wednesday. “USDA has identified spread between cows within the same herd, spread from cows to poultry, spread between ...The Hill - Politics -
Airlines must pay you back for flight cancellations, major delays. How much will you get under new rule?
Airlines will soon be required to give you money back if they cancel your flight, delay you, make major changes to the itinerary, or don't deliver your checked bags on time.The Hill - Politics -
Arizona state House passes bill to repeal 1864 abortion ban after several failed attempts
Arizona lawmakers will again attempt to repeal a near-total ban on abortion from 1864 that was upheld by the state Supreme Court earlier this month.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Orioles hold off Angels by throwing out base stealer. Trout becomes 1st in majors to reach 10 homers
Baltimore’s Gunnar Henderson continued his hot streak at the plate against the Los Angeles AngelsABC News - Sports - MLB -
Russia-Ukraine war live: ‘mortal’ Europe needs stronger defence, says French president
Emmanuel Macron says Europe faces existential threat from Russian aggression and calls on continent to adopt ‘credible’ defence strategy. Russia has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms ...The Guardian - World - France -
Third man is detained in a major bribery case that involves Russia's deputy defense minister
Moscow's court service says a third man has been detained in a major bribery case involving one of Russian's most senior defense officialsABC News - World - Russia -
Arizona state House passes bill to repeal 1864 abortion ban after several failed attempts
Arizona lawmakers will again attempt to repeal a near-total ban on abortion from 1864 that was upheld by the state Supreme Court earlier this month.NBC News - Politics - Abortion -
Active World War II bomb found near Mainz's stadium in Germany, area to be cleared ahead of attempt to defuse
Around 3,500 people are to be evacuated before the bomb is defused on FridayCBS Sports - Sports -
Trial date set for former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez in attempted murder case
Velasquez faces multiple charges, including attempted murderCBS Sports - Sports -
2024 PGA Championship odds, field: Surprising PGA picks from golf model that has hit 11 majors
SportsLine's proven model simulated the PGA Championship 2024 10,000 times and revealed its PGA golf picks for Valhalla Golf ClubCBS Sports - Sports - Golf -
Level 5's New Mech RPG Combat Game Could Scratch Your Gundam Itch
Developer Level 5 has just dropped its new mech RPG game, Megaton Musashi W: Wired. It's available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.. The game was first released in Japan for consoles in November 2021 and has now made its ...GameSpot - Tech -
Red Bull stunned by shock news F1’s top designer Adrian Newey is to leave
Newey believed to be unhappy with events this seasonNews deals blow to Red Bull hopes of keeping VerstappenRed Bull’s chief technical officer, Adrian Newey, is set to leave the team, it has been reported. Newey is the most successful designer of ...The Guardian - World -
Senate launches investigation into high prices of Ozempic and Wegovy in the U.S.
Before insurance, Novo Nordisk charges about $1,000 per month for Ozempic in the United States. In Germany, the company charges $59 per month for the same drug.CNBC - Business -
AutoAlign spins off from Armilla, launches AI security platform ‘Sidecar’
AutoAlign, an AI security solutions provider, spins off from Armilla, launches 'Sidecar' platform, and partners with KPMG to operationalize responsible AI practices for enterprises.VentureBeat - Tech -
Sanders launches investigation into 'unacceptable' diabetes, weight loss drug prices
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, on Wednesday launched an investigation into the “outrageously high prices” of Novo Nordisk’s respective diabetes and weight loss drugs, ...The Hill - Politics -
Venice launches experiment to charge day-trippers an access fee
The move aims to combat over-tourism.ABC News - World -
Watch China launch 3 astronauts to Tiangong space station today
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