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17 of 20 U.S. doctors stuck in Gaza depart with the help of American officials, source says
Seventeen of 20 U.S. doctors stuck in Gaza have departed, with the physician known for saving Sen.NBC News - Top stories -
How much interest would a $10,000 6-month CD earn now?
You could earn a significant return on your money simply by depositing some of it into a six-month CD right now.CBS News - Top stories -
Microsoft offers staff to relocate from China
Offer comes as tensions rise between Washington and Beijing over sensitive technologyFinancial Times - Business - Microsoft -
Billionaires and banter wars: modern football’s script is stuck on repeat | Barney Ronay
Unusual storylines are growing ever rarer due to the influence of the super-rich and nation states in our national game. Admit it, when Erik ten Hag walked out holding a microphone after Manchester United’s final home game on Wednesday night you ...The Guardian - World -
Microsoft Asks Some China Staff to Relocate Amid Sino-US Tensions
The group of mostly Chinese nationals work on cloud computing and machine learning, which are now flashpoints in the growing U.S.-China rivalry.Inc. - Business - China -
Replit cuts staff by 30 amid aggressive AI push in software development
Replit, a cloud-based software development platform, lays off 30 employees as it focuses on integrating AI into its coding tools, aiming to make programming more accessible.VentureBeat - Tech -
Congressmen introduce bipartisan police bill to reduce staff shortages
Two congressmen on opposite sides of the aisle are pushing new legislation aimed at helping law enforcement. The bill is designed to reduce law enforcement staffing shortages and strengthen the vetting of new police recruits. Democratic Rep. Salud ...CBS News - Top stories -
Imagine getting life-saving drugs to sick people without relying on big pharma? We may have found a way | Dr Catriona Crombie
An NHS trust’s attempts to bring a crucial drug to market itself is hopeful news for patients. Dr Catriona Crombie is the head of rare disease at medical charity LifeArcHealthcare should make people’s lives better. That fact can hardly be ...The Guardian - World -
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Woods gets stuck in sand, makes two early triples en route to a 77 and will miss the cut at PGA
Tiger Woods will miss the cut at the PGA Championship after making two triple-bogeys over his first four holes on the way to a round of 6-over-par 77ABC News - Sports -
Kosovo makes last-minute push to get its membership in Council of Europe approved in a Friday vote
Kosovo’s government is making a last-minute effort to convince Western powers to vote on whether to admit the country as a new member in the Council of Europe, the continent’s top human rights bodyABC News - World -
Microsoft Asks Hundreds of China-Based AI Staff to Consider Relocating Amid U.S.-China Tensions
The request comes as the Biden administration toughens controls on China’s access to cutting-edge American technology.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - China -
New York dog gets City Council citation for rat kills in war against vermin
A New York City dog named Luna received an award Thursday for killing rats. City Council Member Chi Ossé posted on the social platform X awarding Luna a City Council Citation for the work she’s done. “We just presented an official @NYCCouncil ...The Hill - Politics - New York -
UK councils win power to auction off shops vacant for more than a year
Landlords face hit to their rents from scheme that seeks to deal with blight of boarded-up high streetsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
German council approves a revised plan by Tesla to expand its plant near Berlin
A local council in Germany has approved a plan by electric carmaker Tesla to expand the grounds of its first plant in Europe, a proposal which has drawn persistent protests this yearABC News - World - Germany -
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Falcons TE Kyle Pitts explains why he feels like a 'super rookie' with a new coaching staff, healthy knee
Pitts has dealt with injuries and ineffectiveness since his strong rookie seasonCBS Sports - Sports -
Kosovo criticizes Council of Europe for not holding a vote on its membership, blames Serbia lobbying
Kosovo has criticized the Council of Europe’s decision against holding a vote on its membership, saying it deprived its people and especially its ethnic minorities of democratic tools offered by the continent’s top human rights bodyABC News - World -
He Survived a Beatdown From Congress. Can He Survive One From His Own Staff?
Some employees, angry more hasn’t been done to address the FDIC’s toxic culture, are campaigning for the chair’s ouster.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How can a child in care cost £281,000 a year? Ask the wealth funds that have councils over a barrel | George Monbiot
Children crying out for stability are paying the highest price for Britain’s chaotic and exploitative residential care. I’m a patron of a small local charity that helps struggling children to rebuild trust and connection. It’s called Sirona ...The Guardian - World -
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Van Jones rails against Greene after spat with Dems: 'She’s a disgrace to that Congress'
CNN commentator Van Jones slammed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) following her personal attacks on a fellow member of Congress during a House Oversight Committee hearing Thursday night. The committee hearing, held to vote on whether to ...The Hill - Politics -
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Russia gives British diplomat a week to leave
The expulsion of Capt Adrian Coghill comes after his counterpart was removed from Britain last week.BBC News - Top stories - Russia