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Arsenic-laced books removed from French library
The four 19th Century books have been removed from shelves and taken for further analysis.BBC News - Top stories - France -
Georgians arrested over cross-Europe thefts of rare library books
Suspects alleged to have posed as academics to access books and replace them with copies, says Europol. Europe live – latest updatesPolice have arrested nine Georgians suspected of running a sophisticated criminal operation stealing valuable ...The Guardian - World -
French national library quarantines books believed to be laced with arsenic
Chemical thought to be in emerald green covers of four 19th-century books identified by Poison Book Project. France’s national library has removed four 19th-century books from its shelves whose emerald green covers are believed to be laced with ...The Guardian - World -
United Methodist Church grapples with deep divides over LGBTQ issues
Leaders of the United Methodist Church meet to determine its future over LGBTQ issues and dwindling membership.NBC News - Top stories -
Democrats seen as more successful at passing legislation: Survey
Democrats are seen as more successful at passing legislation in the House of Representatives than their party counterparts, according to a new Monmouth University poll. More than half of Americans surveyed, 53 percent, said that Democrats have ...The Hill - Politics -
German Bund Yield Edges Higher on Two-Year High Consumer Sentiment Data
10-year Bund yields edged higher after an above-forecast GfK consumer sentiment index added to the better-than-expected German data this week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Mayor Adams Walks Back Budget Cuts Many Saw as Unnecessary
The mayor released a revised $111.6 billion budget, which included $2.3 billion that would restore some funding for schools and cultural institutions.The New York Times - Top stories -
Garry's Mod Dev Asks Players To Help Delete Decades Of Nintendo-Related Content
Nintendo's copyright lawyers are getting busy again, this time taking aim at decades worth of Nintendo-related content for Garry's Mod. The developers have said they're taking items down, but have requested players help by "deleting [their] ...GameSpot - Tech -
Judges Targeted Fast Facts
View CNN's Fast Facts to learn about notable incidents in which US judges have been targets of violence.CNN - Top stories -
United Methodists endorse change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ issues
United Methodist delegates have endorsed a constitutional amendment that could let the U.S. church — where support has grown for the ordination of LGBTQ people and same-sex marriage — authorize such rites, even as more conservative churches would ...NBC News - Top stories -
Huge fire seen as Ukraine hits Russian oil depots with drone strike
Ukraine claims to have destroyed almost 1 million cubic feet of fuel in a drone strike on Russian state-owned oil depots.CBS News - World - Ukraine -
Israeli-American Hostage, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Is Seen in Hamas Video
The video appeared to be the first time that Mr. Goldberg-Polin, who was grievously injured in the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack, has been seen alive since he was taken captive.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Chipotle says it’s seen no impact yet on consumers from California wage increases
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. rose after hours on Wednesday after the fast-casual Mexican food chain reported first-quarter results that beat expectations, helped by demand for limited-time menu items.MarketWatch - Business - California -
Gucci Made an App for Apple Vision Pro, and It’s the Best I’ve Seen Yet
Not everyone needs a Vision Pro, but we'd all benefit from more creative storytelling like this.Inc. - Business - Apple -
Capital One-Discover merger comment period extended by Feds in move seen as routine
A comment period extension for the blockbuster $35 billion acquisition of Discover Financial Services by Capital One Financial Corp. isn’t a signal that the deal will be spiked for being anti-competitive, analysts said.MarketWatch - Business -
GDP report revives stagflation fears in the market, with growing risk of a Fed rate hike seen
Thursday’s U.S. economic data is ringing alarm bells in the minds of traders, economists and others, who are beginning to voice concerns that the world’s largest economy could be shifting into a stagflation-type of environment.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
UK imposes sustainable fuel targets on airlines
Move is expected to push up prices as aircraft switch to 10% blend of greener fuels by 2030Financial Times - World - United Kingdom -
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Google says it will miss target for ending third-party cookies
Google said Tuesday that it will no longer be able to complete its phaseout of third-party cookies by the end of 2024. “We recognize that there are ongoing challenges related to reconciling divergent feedback from the industry, regulators and ...The Hill - Politics - Google -
Ukraine used secretly supplied US missiles to hit Russian targets
The U.S. has already provided long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine, according to a Pentagon spokesperson. President Biden in February directed officials to supply the longer-range versions of the ATACMS, which have been ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Biden Administration Targets Airfare Refunds, Baggage Fee Disclosure
Airlines automatically will need to provide cash refunds when flights are canceled and disclose fees like checked bag costs earlier in the booking process. Current rules hadn’t made it clear what the government considers a “significant” change.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Brandon Aiyuk could be best trade target for WR-thirsty Patriots
The Patriots are "in the market" for a wide receiver, writes Tom E. Curran, and 49ers star Brandon Aiyuk stands out as a tantalizing trade option.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Dassault Systemes Full Year on Target After Profit Rise
Dassault Systemes confirmed its full-year financial forecasts after posting a 5% increase in operating profits for the first three months.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Dassault Systemes Full Year on Target After Profit Rise
Dassault Systemes confirmed its full-year financial forecasts after posting a 5% increase in operating profits for the first three months.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Michelin Backs Targets After Weaker Demand Hurts Sales
Sales for the French tire manufacturer fell to €6.64 billion from €6.96 billion in the first quarter of last year.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Micron secures $13bn in US support to expand chipmaking capacity
Idaho-based memory chipmaker is latest beneficiary of funding from 2022 Chips ActFinancial Times - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Europeans ‘less hard-working’ than Americans, says Norway oil fund boss
Tangen finds US investments more attractive due to weaker regulations and more risk-takingFinancial Times - Business -
Humza Yousaf faces knife-edge confidence vote after collapse of Scottish coalition
Greens to back opposition motion against first minister following breakdown of power-sharing deal with SNPFinancial Times - Business -
New Biden climate rules target coal power plants
Industry faces 2039 deadline on the dirtiest energy source but existing gas plants escape present standardsFinancial Times - World - Joe Biden -
Scotland ditches 2030 climate target as being ‘out of reach’
Decision to drop pledge to cut emissions by 75% by end of the decade labelled an ‘abject humiliation’ for SNP-Green coalitionFinancial Times - Business - Climate -
Biden campaign targeting voters who chose Haley in Pennsylvania GOP primary
The Biden campaign is going after Republicans who voted for former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley after the former presidential candidate received more than 150,000 votes in Tuesday’s GOP primary in Pennsylvania. Haley, who dropped out of the race ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
House GOP targets nonprofit funding in changes to earmarks process
House Republicans on Thursday announced changes to the annual process in which members apply for funding for community projects back home, after conservatives strongly opposed Democrat-backed earmarks over issues related to abortion and LGBTQ ...The Hill - Politics -
NFL scout believes 49ers could target Georgia receiver at No. 31
One longtime NFL scout believes the 49ers could target a surprise wide receiver with the No. 31 pick in the first round of the 2024 draft.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Sanders locks onto next drug pricing target: Ozempic
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Sanders locks onto next drug pricing target: Ozempic After successfully getting manufacturers to lower the prices of insulin and inhalers, Sen. Bernie Sanders ...The Hill - Politics -
Potential TikTok ban signed into law
President Biden signed into law a foreign aid bill that also includes a provision that could ban TikTok. ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns the popular social media platform, will have to sell it within a certain period of time in order to ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
TikTok creator on impact of potential ban
Lisa Guerrera is the founder of New York City-based skincare beauty startup Experiment. She joined CBS News to talk about how TikTok has impacted her business and what a nationwide ban would mean for her and other entrepreneurs and content ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
A ‘Nature School’ Meets in Brooklyn
A series of workshops hosted by the artist collective Field Meridians will try to get New Yorkers to open their eyes to the nature all around them.The New York Times - Lifestyle