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Uber helps look into account that sent driver to home where she was killed
The ride-hailing company Uber says it's banned an account that sent a driver to the Ohio home where an 81-year-old man allegedly shot the woman to deathABC News - Tech -
Gold Futures Prices Drop as Safe-Haven Demand Melts Away
Gold futures fell 1.8% as diminishing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East hit safe-haven demand.The Wall Street Journal - World -
New claims that smart motorway tech puts drivers at risk
Figures obtained by the BBC reveal worries about the reliability of the tech behind smart motorways.BBC News - Top stories -
New pregnant worker rights: What to expect when expecting
Pregnant employees have the right to a wide range of accommodations under new federal regulations for enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act that supporters say could change workplace culture for millions of people.The Hill - Politics -
Morning sickness? Prenatal check-ups? What to know about new rights for pregnant workers
Pregnant workers have the right to a wide range of accommodations under new federal regulations for enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness ActABC News - Health -
Valheim players can now try out the new Ashlands biome
Ashlands, the newest biome in Iron Gate’s Valheim, is now available through the game’s public testing branch on PC.VentureBeat - Tech -
Broncos unveil new uniform for first time in 27 years: Check out Denver's new look and Orange Crush throwbacks
The Broncos uniforms haven't undergone any major changes since 1997CBS Sports - Sports -
Students at US universities file legal complaints over fossil fuel investments
Organizers at Columbia, Tulane and the University of Virginia write to attorneys general arguing schools’ investments are illegal. Campus organizers at three universities filed legal complaints on Monday arguing that their schools’ investments in ...The Guardian - World -
Nvidia and AMD stand out on this new list of Wall Street’s 20 favorite stocks
Nvidia remains on the list, but its ranking has fallen as its share price has soared.MarketWatch - Business -
Fears Over Iran Buoy Netanyahu at Home. For Now.
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, lost considerable support after the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks on Israel. Tensions with Iran have helped him claw some of it back.The New York Times - World - Iran -
Iran on Edge Amid Airstrikes, Crackdowns and Fear of War
Facing deep economic troubles and a restive population, the government seems to have adopted a policy of declaring victory over Israel and cracking down at home, analysts say.The New York Times - Top stories - Iran -
Fears grow for British Steel’s rescue deal
UK struggling to reach state aid agreement with Chinese-owned company 18 months after plea for £500mn support packageFinancial Times - World -
Iran on Edge Amid Airstrikes, Crackdowns and Fear of War
Facing deep economic troubles and a restive population, the government seems to have adopted a policy of declaring victory over Israel and cracking down at home, analysts say.The New York Times - World - Iran -
Fears of antisemitism at Columbia University as protests continue
Columbia University held classes online Monday as pro-Palestinian campus protests entered a sixth day. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports on heightened campus security, and Sam Vinograd, a CBS News contributor and former counterterrorism official, ...CBS News - Top stories -
Scott Dixon stretches fuel to inch closer to A.J. Foyt on IndyCar's all-time win list
Scott Dixon moved closer to A.J. Foyt on IndyCar’s all-time win list by picking up his 57th career victory with a Sunday fuel-saving master class on the downtown streets of Long BeachABC News - Sports -
Albertsons’ profit tops estimates and offsets revenue miss driven by lower fuel sales
Chief Executive Vivek Sankaran said the numbers came against a “difficult industry backdrop.”MarketWatch - Business -
2 children killed when suspected drunk driver crashes into birthday party
A young brother and sister died and more than a dozen people were injured, authorities said.CBS News - Top stories -
Driver Kills 2 Children at Birthday Party at Swan Boat Club, Michigan
An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother were killed, and 15 others were injured, when the driver drove through a wall at a boat club, the police said.The New York Times - Top stories -
Driver arrested for drug driving after plowing through classroom wall in Liverpool
A driver who plowed through the wall of a Liverpool classroom shortly before the start of school has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugsABC News - World -
Stock Market Set for Longest Losing Streak in Months
A rally at the start of the year has given way to worries on Wall Street about economics and geopolitics.The New York Times - Business -
Golden Visa Programs, Once a Boon, Lose Their Luster
Spain is the latest European country to end its program, which brought in billions of euros from real estate investors seeking residency status but worsened a housing crisis for locals.The New York Times - Business -
Golden Visa Programs, Once a Boon, Lose Their Luster
Spain is the latest European country to end its program, which brought in billions of euros from real estate investors seeking residency status but worsened a housing crisis for locals.The New York Times - Top stories -
'No second guesses': Bruins start Ullmark, drop G2
On the heels of a 3-2 loss that tied the series at 1-1, Boston coach Jim Montgomery stood behind his choice to start Linus Ullmark over Jeremy Swayman in Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night at TD Garden.ESPN - Sports -
VW Workers in Tennessee Vote to Join UAW Union
The Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga is set to become the first unionized auto factory in the South not owned by one of Detroit’s Big Three.The New York Times - Business -
Biden delivers remarks to electrical union workers
Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers remarks to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers construction and maintenance conference.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
China’s ageing tech workers hit by ‘curse of 35’
Discrimination against older employees particularly apparent in sector where executives openly state preference for youthFinancial Times - Business - China -
Arrests of Europeans for Aiding Russia Raise Fears of Kremlin’s Reach
A string of arrests, including two Poles accused of attacking a Navalny aide and a third for ties to a possible plot against Ukraine’s president, have amplified worries of Russian infiltration.The New York Times - World - Russia -
Labour shifts poll tactics to target fearful Tory over-65s
Alarm grows over possible pension cuts as research suggests Jeremy Hunt tax cut announcement was ‘blunder’. Labour is to wage a new campaign to win over Tory-supporting pensioners in an attempt to neutralise one of the government’s last remaining ...The Guardian - World -
Indonesia volcano: thousands evacuated amid spreading ash and tsunami fears
More than 11,000 people told to leave their homes after Mount Ruang erupted at least three times since Friday afternoon. More than 2,100 people living near an erupting volcano on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island were evacuated on Friday due to the ...The Guardian - World - Indonesia -
Sunak Enters Rwanda Migration Plan Endgame With Tories Fearing Fresh Failure
Yahoo News - World -
Floods swamp southern China, spark extreme weather fears
Floods swamped a handful of cities in southern China’s densely populated Pearl River Delta with record-breaking rains, sparking worries about defense against extreme weather.NBC News - Top stories - China -
U.K. Flagship FTSE 100 Index Hits Fresh Record High
The U.K.’s FTSE 100 opened at an all-time high as weakness in the pound and easing geopolitics boosted the performance of the blue-chip index.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
Oil Stabilizes as Fears of Wider Middle East War Fade
Oil prices were broadly stable after recouping some of the losses posted in the previous session as fears of an all-out war between Israel and Iran faded.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Five people die in attempt to cross Channel in small boat from France
Three men, a woman and a child reported dead with vessel said to have been carrying more than 110 people. Five people including a child have died in an attempt to cross the Channel near the town of Wimereux, south of Calais, French authorities ...The Guardian - World -
Siblings killed when suspected intoxicated driver crashes into child's birthday party in Michigan
Two young siblings were killed when an intoxicated driver crashed into a Michigan business where a child's birthday party was being held Saturday, authorities said.NBC News - Top stories -
2024 GEICO 500: NASCAR at Talladega DFS lineups, odds, Fantasy picks, driver pool, sleepers from proven expert
Mike McClure, a professional daily Fantasy sports player with over $2 million in DFS winnings, has locked in his expert NASCAR picks, daily fantasy lineups, fantasy NASCAR projections and sleepers for the GEICO 500 at Talladega SpeedwayCBS Sports - Sports - NASCAR -
Dashcam video shows heroic effort to rescue driver from burning car in Minnesota
Video shows a heroic group effort to rescue a driver who was trapped inside a burning vehicle in Minnesota. Officials say the car drifted off the road on Interstate 94, hitting a light pole and a guard rail and igniting the fire.CBS News - Top stories -
Video shows good Samaritans rescuing driver from burning car in St. Paul
Video shows a heroic group effort to save the life of a driver stuck in a burning vehicle in St. Paul last week.CBS News - Top stories -
Al Gore Thinks Trump Will Lose and Climate Activists Will Triumph
Mr. Gore spoke at a climate leadership conference hosted by his nonprofit organization.The New York Times - Science - Donald Trump -
Saturday Sessions: Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country performs "Lose Your Mind"
Singer-songwriter Daniel Donato began his music journey after being inspired by popular video game "Guitar Hero." After busking in the streets of Nashville, Donato landed a gig with a house band, and eventually began his own band. From his album ...CBS News - Entertainment