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Ocean spray emits more PFAS than industrial polluters, study finds
Research into release of ‘forever chemicals’ raises concerns about contamination and human exposure along world’s coastlines. Ocean waves crashing on the world’s shores emit more PFAS into the air than the world’s industrial polluters, new ...The Guardian - World -
Soldiers who lost limbs in Gaza fighting are finding healing on Israel's amputee soccer team
Israel's national amputee soccer team is heading to France for the 2024 European Amputee Football Championships in JuneABC News - World - Israel -
Soldiers who lost limbs in Gaza fighting are finding healing on Israel's amputee soccer team
Israel's national amputee soccer team is heading to France for the 2024 European Amputee Football Championships in JuneABC News - Sports - Israel -
Soldiers who lost limbs in Gaza fighting are finding healing on Israel's amputee soccer team
Israel's national amputee soccer team is heading to France for the 2024 European Amputee Football Championships in JuneABC News - Health - Israel -
UConn freshman Stephon Castle declares for NBA draft and becomes school's second one-and-done player
UConn freshman Stephon Castle has entered his name into the NBA draft, becoming the fifth Husky starter to at least explore moving on after Connecticut’s latest title runABC News - Sports - NBA -
Warner Bros. Discovery Lost Money Last Year. Its CEO Got a $50 Million Payday.
Much of Chief Executive David Zaslav’s compensation was tied to free cash flow, which soared amid cost-cutting efforts.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ukraine needs one more year to win, and Congress can make that happen now
If America comes through, this might just be the year that Ukraine needs to push Russia back and achieve an outcome its people can live with.The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
2024 NFL Draft: Caleb Williams says he wants to 'play in one place for 20 years,' chase Tom Brady's legacy
Williams is expected to be the first player selected next Thursday nightCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
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 -
'Fi' Review: Lost in a Maelstrom of Mourning
Alexandra Fuller chronicles the days after the death of her son and her attempt to find footing in a world torn asunder.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Letting grass grow long boosts butterfly numbers, UK study proves
Analysis of 60o gardens shows wilder lawns feed caterpillars and create breeding habitat. Good news for lazy gardeners: one labour-saving tweak could almost double the number of butterflies in your garden, according to a new scientific study – let ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Biden administration announces new partnership with 50 countries to stifle future pandemics
President Joe Biden's administration is launching a program that will help 50 countries identify and respond to infectious diseases, with the goal of preventing pandemics like the COVID-19 outbreakABC News - Health - Joe Biden -
Finding Comfort in a Haircut
A good cut is hard to find no matter where you live. But some hairstylists know it holds more weight for their transgender clients.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Maryland teen accused of planning school shooting
Police in Maryland say they stopped a teenager who was planning a school shooting in the days ahead. An 18-year-old student was arrested and charged after authorities reviewed the teen's writings and internet searches. Nicole Sganga reports on ...CBS News - Top stories -
Columbine’s legacy – schools remain in the crosshairs: Reporter's notebook
Twenty-five years after Columbine, school shootings continue to increase.ABC News - Top stories -
Closure of four rural primary schools postponed
One of the schools has just 13 pupils – the minimum needed for a rural primary school is 105.BBC News - Top stories -
TV and film jobs may never fully recover post-pandemic, strikes, says Teamsters president
When it comes to film and TV jobs, "you'll hear the word 'contraction' a lot," said Teamsters president Tommy O'Donnell on a recent MediaMKRS panel.CNBC - Business -
Lost orchards and blossom flourish in placenames across England and Wales
Doubling of related street, house and farm names since 1900 gives glimpse of flower ‘ghosts’, says National Trust. Over the last century orchards and blossom trees have been slipping out of the British landscape at an alarming rate but the ...The Guardian - World -
Experience: I lost my hands after being electrocuted by 14,400 volts
As the scrap metal touched the power line, everything went black. In 2010, I’d been working in Colorado, in one of the world’s most dangerous professions. As a lineman, it was my job to maintain and repair electrical power lines. I knew the risks, ...The Guardian - World -
Post Office lawyer 'missed' key Horizon finding
A top lawyer says he and others missed a finding in 2014 that the software could be accessed remotely.BBC News - Top stories -
Pennsylvania school district cancels actor's speech over his activism and 'lifestyle'
A Pennsylvania school district has canceled an upcoming appearance by actor and children’s book author Maulik PancholyABC News - Entertainment -
Maryland teenager accused of plotting school shooting in 129-page document
A Maryland high school student has been charged with planning to carry out a school shooting, after authorities discovered a journal where he'd set out his intentions in detail and said he wanted to be famous.NBC News - Top stories -
Michigan school district cancels lesson on gender identity and pronouns after backlash
A Michigan school district canceled its plan for an elementary classroom mini-lesson on gender identity and pronouns after receiving backlash from community members, the district's superintendent announced Friday.NBC News - Top stories -
James 'one of the very best wingers'
Former Wales international and manager John Toshack says Leighton James was "one of the very best wingers British football has ever seen."BBC News - Top stories -
Abolishing IHT tax reliefs could raise £3bn, IFS finds
Eliminating Aim, business and pension scheme tax relief would make the scheme fairer, said the think-tankFinancial Times - World -
German police find arsenal of weapons in raid on alleged drug dealer
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Searching for a Legendary Architect's Work in Mexico City---and Finding So Much More
Some of the best trips start with a goal. Our writer set out to see the masterpieces of Mexican architect Luis Barragán—and ended up eating ant-larvae tacos, taking a tour in a vintage VW van and scoring an invite to an artsy party.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Gold prices are high: How to find the best gold prices right now
With gold prices teetering on the edge of $2,400, here's how you can find the best price available now.CBS News - Top stories -
‘Lost for words’: Joe Biden’s tale about cannibals bemuses Papua New Guinea residents
President’s suggestion that his ‘Uncle Bosie’ was eaten by cannibals harms US efforts to build Pacific ties, say local experts. Joe Biden’s suggestion that his uncle may have been eaten by cannibals in Papua New Guinea during world war two has ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
A couple lost their wedding rings during the ceremony. Two strangers found a fitting solution
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South Korea slows plan to hike medical school admissions as doctors' strike drags on
South Korea's government says it will slow down a plan to admit more students to the country’s medical schools from next year, in a bid to end a weeks-long strike by thousands of doctorsABC News - Health - South Korea -
South Korea slows plan to hike medical school admissions as doctors' strike drags on
South Korea's government says it will slow down a plan to admit more students to the country’s medical schools from next year, in a bid to end a weeks-long strike by thousands of doctorsABC News - World - South Korea -
Pennsylvania board's cancellation of gay actor's school visit ill-advised, education leaders say
The superintendent and several other top officials of a Pennsylvania school district say their school board's cancellation of a gay actor's visit to a middle school was premature and ill-advisedABC News - Entertainment -
Third House Republican backs Johnson ouster
Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) announced Friday that he will co-sponsor Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) resolution to remove Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from the House's top job, becoming the third House Republican to back his ouster. Gosar, a ...The Hill - Politics -
Bob Graham, ex-senator and Florida governor, dies at 87
He sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 2004.Politico - Politics - Florida -
Trump could have helped response to Jan. 6 riot — but didn’t — per new testimony
Two senior leaders of the D.C. guard at the time of the Capitol attack painted a picture of the boost that never came, according to transcripts reviewed by POLITICO.Politico - Politics - Donald Trump -
Highlights from a gymnastics semifinals no one predicted
The NCAA gymnastics semifinals were a roller-coaster ride with stellar, title-winning routines -- but also more falls than anyone expected.ESPN - Sports -
One Potential Key to Knicks’ Season: Friendship
Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo have been buddies since college, a situation that those who study the workplace say can foster success.The New York Times - Business -
How one bridge authority is upgrading their pier protection
CBS News' data analysis found 425 bridges in 36 states over waterways used by large vessels had inadequate pier protection.CBS News - Top stories