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Israeli justices press government on religious conscription waivers
The top Israeli court heard responses by the state on Sunday to challenges against exemptions granted to ultra-Orthodox Jews from military conscription, a long-standing source of friction with more secular citizens now inflamed by the long Gaza war.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
U.S. Presses Two-Lane Diplomacy on Gaza, Facing Road Bumps in Both
The U.S. is seeking to end the war through a cease-fire proposal backed by President Biden, while also joining talks this weekend to reopen the route for aid into Gaza from Egypt.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘Meet the Press’ Moderator Kristen Welker welcomes son via surrogate
Meet the Press Moderator Kristen Welker and her husband, John, have welcomed John Zachary Welker Hughes to the world.NBC News - Politics -
Charlie Morton, Braves shut down Athletics 3-1 to take series on Murphy's bloop double
Sean Murphy drove in the go-ahead run with a bloop double in the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves limited the Oakland Athletics to two hits in a 3-1 winABC News - Sports -
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," June 2, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum join Margaret Brennan.CBS News - Top stories -
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Now they think they’ve lost, the Tories are full of big ideas | David Mitchell
National service? Abolishing university places? This absurd flurry of announcements is to make it seem, once Sunak has gone, that they did everything they could. The Tories are full of ideas at the moment. They’ve announced three major new ...The Guardian - World -
Election fraud claims being reviewed by police
Derbyshire Police says it received a "number of messages" related to claims of election fraud.BBC News - Top stories -
Nubia Flip 5G Review: Cute, Cheap, and Flawed
Compact, cute, and fairly cheap, Nubia’s Flip 5G could be your first foldable, but the software lets it down.Wired - Tech -
'Endgame 1944' Review: A Savage Conflict in the East
A ferocious military campaign put the Red Army within striking distance of Berlin and Stalin in a position to dictate postwar terms.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Who invented butter chicken? A court in India will decide
Who invented butter chicken? Two restaurants in India are embroiled in a lawsuit over who can rightfully claim to have originated the globally loved curry.NBC News - Top stories - India -
The Supreme Court to rule on laws impacting the homeless
In 2018 many Western officials were outraged by a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision that said Boise, Idaho's ban on camping outdoors – aimed at deterring homeless people from sleeping on the streets – was "cruel and unusual punishment" ...CBS News - Top stories -
HMD Vibe Review: OK Performance, Meh Everything Else
This $150 Android phone performs well but doesn’t quite pass the vibe check.Wired - Tech -
Book Review: ‘When Women Ran Fifth Avenue,’ by Julie Satow
In “When Women Ran Fifth Avenue,” Julie Satow celebrates the savvy leaders who made Bonwit, Bendel’s and Lord & Taylor into retail meccas of their moment.The New York Times - Business -
Zhilei Zhang KOs Deontay Wilder: Full results of Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5
It wasn't the best fight, but Zhilei Zhang made the most of it.Yahoo Sports - Sports - United Kingdom -
How to watch the Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang fight today: Full card, where to stream and more
There's a showdown between Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang set for Saturday afternoon. Here's what to know.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
French Open 2024: Today’s order of play, the full draw and how to watch on TV
The French Open continues on Monday with some of the sports’ biggest stars featuring on day nine.Yahoo Sports - Sports - French Open -
UFC full fight video: Watch Conor McGregor’s history-making KO of Eddie Alvarez
Conor McGregor has been key to a lot of big UFC moments in his time with the promotion.Yahoo Sports - Sports - UFC -
Days after Trump's guilty verdict, Hunter Biden heads to court
Three days after Joe Biden proclaimed that “no one is above the law,” his lone surviving son, Hunter, faces a criminal trial on gun charges that could land him in jail.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
The Supreme Court case that could impact the homeless coast-to-coast
In 2018 a federal appeals court decided that Boise, Idaho's camping ban – used to deter the homeless from sleeping on the streets – was "cruel and unusual punishment." Grants Pass, Oregon, has now challenged that argument before the Supreme Court.CBS News - Top stories -
French Open: Jabeur in action as Alcaraz, Gauff and Swiatek all win – as it happened
Carlos Alcaraz sweeps past Félix Auger-Aliassime and Iga Swiatek beats Anastasia Potapova 6-0, 6-0 with Coco Gauff, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Marketa Vondrousova and Ons Jabeur also progressing . Oh yes! A gorgeous lob from deep in the backhand corner ...The Guardian - World -
Y-Brush DuoBrush Sonic Toothbrush Review: U-Shaped and Sonic Brush Heads
A U-shaped toothbrush tray is good for a quick clean, but you need a regular toothbrush too. The DuoBrush has both options.Wired - Tech -
Review: Queer Black women shine at timely museum shows by Mickalene Thomas and Simone Leigh
Misogyny is deeply embedded in American life, but these two artists are not having it. How Mickalene Thomas and Simone Leigh deliver the right shows for right now.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer Review: Fast Drying and New Smart Attachments
It’s not just hot air. Dyson’s new dryer has impressive smart features and attachments, in addition to the high price tag.Wired - Tech -
Caitlin Clark takes hard foul: WNBA hands out Flagrant 1 after reviewing cheap shot against Clark
Chicago's Chennedy Carter refused to answer questions about her play after loss to IndianaCBS Sports - Sports - WNBA -
Kabul: Final Call by Laurie Bristow; The Afghans by Åsne Seierstad reviews – how the west abandoned Afghanistan… and what happened next
An ex-UK envoy’s compelling account of the chaotic military withdrawal from the country is full of telling details, while Seierstad’s latest work drives home the cruel reality of women’s lives after the return of Taliban rule. In August 2021, ...The Guardian - World -
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German court orders man born in Afghanistan held after knife attack at an anti-political Islam event
A German court ordered a 25-year-old man born in Afghanistan held on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a knife attack that left six people injuredABC News - World - Germany -
'We have to separate things': Sabalenka and Badosa are rivals on court -- and close friends off it
Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa are inseparable on tour, but when it came to their third-round match at the French Open on Saturday, they put the friendship on hold.ESPN - Sports -
Ultra-Orthodox protesters block Jerusalem roads ahead of Israeli court decision on draft exemptions
Dozens of ultra-Orthodox protesters have blocked roads in Jerusalem as Israel's Supreme Court heard arguments in a landmark case challenging a controversial system of exemptions from military service granted to the religious communityABC News - World - Israel -
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