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Biden signs foreign aid bill, clearing the way for new weapons for Ukraine
"It's a good day for America, it's a good day for Europe and it's a good day for world peace," Mr. Biden said in remarks from the White House.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Anne Heche's 'insolvent' estate cannot settle debts, actor's son claims in legal docs
Homer Laffoon, Anne Heche's son and the executor of her estate, said in legal documents that his mother's estate is "not in a condition to be closed."Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
3 Unwritten Rules for Workplace Etiquette From 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'
Delve into the unconventional wisdom of Larry David's iconic series to glean invaluable insights on managing interpersonal dynamics and fostering a harmonious workplace culture.Inc. - Business -
Belarus claims it prevented drone attacks from Lithuania. Vilnius rejects the allegations
The head of the top security agency in Belarus has claimed that the country has prevented attempted drone strikes from Lithuania that targeted the capital, Minsk, and surrounding areasABC News - World -
Yankees claim Michael Tonkin off waivers from Mets
The Yankees have claimed right-handed reliever Michael Tonkin off waivers from the Mets, allowing the thrice-DFA'd reliever to remain in New York.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Takeaways from Supreme Court Arguments on Trump’s Immunity Claim
Several justices signaled interest in some protections for official acts, which could impede a swift trial in the federal election subversion case.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Lower
Gold settled 0.1% lower, down for three consecutive sessions, and silver edged down, falling two of the past three sessions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher
Gold settled 0.2% higher, snapping a three-session losing streak, and silver rose nearly 0.1%, up two of the past three sessions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Europe falling behind US and China in pharma innovation, warns AstraZeneca chief
Continent’s drugmakers need to pay up to attract and retain talent, says Pascal SoriotFinancial Times - Business - China -
Bristol Myers Squibb drafts contingency plans for US restrictions on Chinese pharma
Biosecure Act would prohibit American companies receiving federal grant money from working with some Chinese groupsFinancial Times - World -
Europe falling behind US and China in pharma innovation, warns AstraZeneca chief
Continent’s drugmakers need to pay up to attract and retain talent, says Pascal SoriotFinancial Times - Business - China -
Colorado Bill Aims to Protect Consumer Brain Data
In a first, a Colorado law extends privacy rights to the neural data increasingly coveted by technology companies.The New York Times - Science -
McKinsey Is Under Criminal Investigation for Its Opioid Work
Federal prosecutors are examining the consulting company’s role in helping “turbocharge” the sale of painkillers like OxyContin.The New York Times - Business -
McKinsey Is Under Criminal Investigation for Its Opioid Work
Federal prosecutors are examining the consulting company’s role in helping “turbocharge” the sale of painkillers like OxyContin.The New York Times - Top stories -
Columbia must send the pro-Hamas protestors a clear message
A lack of true consequences and inconsistent enforcement of policies will only continue to embolden anti-Israel students to harass their Jewish classmates and motivate pro-Hamas faculty to spew pro-terror rhetoric, validating the fear of Columbia ...The Hill - Politics -
How Duke could use Purdue transfer Mason Gillis as the glue that holds the Blue Devils together
Gillis will bring a critical ingredient a 2024-25 roster that will otherwise be highlighted by star prospectsCBS Sports - Sports -
Hippies Settled This Unusual California Community. Now Its Homes Sellfor Millions.
The Sea Ranch is secluded, architecturally distinct and doesn’t come cheap. ‘There’s no place like this anywhere.’The Wall Street Journal - World - California -
With lawsuits in rearview mirror, Disney World government gets back to being boring
For the first time in more than a year, the monthly board meeting of Walt Disney World’s governing district was back to being what many municipal government forums often are — boringABC News - Entertainment -
Lawsuit vs. ex-Texas Tech guard Isaacs dismissed
A civil lawsuit that accused former Texas Tech basketball player Pop Isaacs of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl during a team trip to the Bahamas in November has been dismissed, according to attorneys for both sides.ESPN - Sports -
How the big business of lawsuits could be harming our national security
Sadly, the forces of greed are overwhelmingly displacing the forces of good in the law.The Hill - Politics -
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into McKinsey related to its past role in advising some of the largest U.S. opioid manufacturers on how to boost sales.
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into McKinsey related to its past role in advising some of the largest U.S. opioid manufacturers on how to boost sales.The Wall Street Journal - World -
McKinsey faces US criminal investigation over opioid industry work
Grand jury set up to hear evidence on consulting for drugmakers tied to addiction epidemicFinancial Times - Business -
McKinsey faces US criminal investigation over opioid industry work
Grand jury set up to hear evidence on consulting for drugmakers tied to addiction epidemicFinancial Times - Business -
Idahoans have chosen to protect life. Biden is trying to stop us.
The Biden administration has sued my state for exercising democracy.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
McKinsey Faces Criminal Probe for its Role in Opioid Crisis
The Justice Department is investigating the consulting firm over its role in advising drug makers how to market prescription painkillers and contributed toa national addiction disaster.Inc. - Business -
In Trump immunity case, Supreme Court seems open to some protection
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Ereban: Shadow Legacy Review - Way Of Shadow
In what feels like a spiritual successor to 2016's Aragami, Ereban: Shadow Legacy transforms you into a deadly shadow that can become one with the darkness--the ultimate stealth operative. The game doesn't quite deliver the necessary challenge to ...GameSpot - Tech -
Copper Still Isn't a One-Way Bet
The price of the metal has surged and BHP has bid for miner Anglo American, but the bull case for the metal is a bit more complicated than it seems.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Four ways climate change affects extreme weather
Extreme weather is becoming more frequent and more intense in many places because of climate change.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Pro-Palestinian protesters at USC's Alumni Park are forced to clear tents by campus police
Campus Department of Public Safety officers visited the encampment, instructed students not to hang signs, flags or other materials from trees and posts in the park, and warned them not to use megaphones.CBS News - Top stories -
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 -
Oil prices give up losses to settle at a more than 1-week high
Oil futures shake off early losses Thursday to finish higher, with both U.S. and global benchmark prices settling at their highest in more than a week.MarketWatch - Business -
Net Neutrality Rules Restored by FCC
The Federal Communications Commission reverses a Trump-era decision that restores open internet access rules first passed in 2015.Inc. - Business -
Missouri House backs legal shield for weedkiller maker facing thousands of cancer-related lawsuits
The Missouri House has passed legislation that could protect chemical manufacturer Bayer from some lawsuits alleging a popular weedkiller causes cancerABC News - Health -
Judge declines to dismiss lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott over deadly Astroworld concert
A judge has declined to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits filed against rap star Travis Scott over his role in the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in which 10 people were killed in a crowd surgeABC News - Entertainment -
In Supreme Court Immunity Case, Trump Can Lose in Ways That Amount to a Win
After the justices hear arguments on Thursday, how they decide may be just as important as what they decide.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Say goodbye to your iPhone? Maybe, if antitrust regulators have their way
Make no mistake: Enforcing antitrust law and protecting consumers from large companies’ abuses is important. But it must be done carefully.The Hill - Politics -
The experts: librarians on 20 easy, enjoyable ways to read more brilliant books
Do you love reading – but all too often find yourself just scrolling through your phone or watching TV? Here is how to get lost in literature again. In the age of digital distractions, it is easy to struggle to find the time and headspace to get ...The Guardian - World -
Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti, paving the way for a new government
Haiti has opened a new political chapter with the installation of a transitional council tasked with picking a new prime minister and preparing for eventual presidential elections, in hopes of quelling spiraling gang violence that has killed ...ABC News - World -
Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns, paving way for new government
Haiti's embattled leader Ariel Henry has resigned as prime minister weeks after agreeing to step aside in a bid to quell months of bloodshed.CBS News - Top stories