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Broken and in the grip of civil war, can Myanmar rebuild after earthquake?
The junta’s poor emergency response leaves people fearing prolonged chaos, despite the relentless propaganda . For seven painful days, Hnin has waited for news. Her two daughters, two and seven ...The Guardian - 1d -
Josephine Baker: the superstar turned spy who fought the Nazis and for civil rights
Book highlights performer’s wartime contribution and how she used her fame to provide cover and promote equal rights. She was, according to US wartime counter-intelligence officer Lt Paul Jensen, ...The Guardian - 16h -
Myanmar's fatal quake deepens political turmoil with no path to peace, experts say
The deadly earthquake has jolted a nation devastated by a brutal civil war that displaced millions and decimated its economy.CNBC - 42m -
How to Hire for Cultural Fit and Avoid Costly Mistakes
A bad cultural fit can erode trust, create friction, and even drive away top talent.Inc. - 1d -
Trump's tariffs were expected to boost the dollar, but recession fears are dragging it down
A key dollar index fell about 3% in the 24 hours surrounding Trump's tariff announcement and is now back to pre-election levels.CNBC - 18h -
Civil rights-era government agency to be purged
A memo reviewed by CBS News said Trump appointees are considering closing the Community Relations Service, which was created as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.CBS News - 2h -
U.S. Farmers Brace for Losses in New Trade War With China
China is the third-biggest buyer of U.S. agricultural products. Now that it has punched back with tariffs on American goods, farmers can expect to feel the pain.The New York Times - 2d -
Manfred says torpedo bats are ‘good for baseball’ and he hopes to see robot umps in MLB by 2026
Manfred highlighted that the bats have been used for a few years now, with players such as Giancarlo Stanton and Francisco Lindor using torpedoes last season.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Under Trump and Musk, billionaires wield unprecedented influence over US national security
Government officials and contractors long controlled spy operations. Now the likes of Musk and Bezos are in control. Just days before Donald Trump ’s inauguration in January, Blue Origin, the ...The Guardian - 12h -
War's toll on Gaza's children
The war between Hamas and Israel has made Gaza the deadliest place on Earth to be a kid. 60 Minutes spoke to some of Gaza's surviving children being treated in Doha, Qatar.CBS News - 3h -
The Guardian view on the return of landmines: a deadly peril resurges | Editorial
Russia’s military threat and the junta’s war in Myanmar have undermined the international treaty against them. Eleven years ago, members of the Ottawa treaty banning the use, production, ...The Guardian - 12h -
Rubio Warns Russia that U.S. Patience on Ukraine War Is Running Out
Whether the Kremlin is serious about peace talks to end the Ukraine war will become clear soon, the secretary of state said.The New York Times - 2d -
Ten Britons accused of committing war crimes while fighting for Israel in Gaza
Exclusive: Met to be handed dossier of evidence alleging crimes including killings of civilians and aid workers. A war crimes complaint against 10 Britons who served with the Israeli military in ...The Guardian - 1h -
War in Ukraine takes perilous turn after Zelenskyy, Trump Oval Office argument
Russian attacks on Ukraine continue after President Trump’s attempt to mediate the war erupted during an Oval Office fight with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.CBS News - 6h -
Advocacy groups fear Trump pressure will force Big Law into civil rights retreat
Firms that helped fight high-profile battles targeted by White House executive ordersFinancial Times - 1d -
The Papers: Petrol car ban eased and US to 'press on' with tariffs
Sir Keir Starmer's bid to shelter the car industry from US tariffs is among stories leading the papers.BBC News - 1h -
Use This 1 Word to Persuade Others to Do What You Want, According to Language Psychology Experts
Humans crave a rational explanation. Use that to your advantage in your next negotiation.Inc. - 20h -
Ukraine war briefing: Macron urges strong action against Russia if it continues to ‘refuse peace’
French president speaks after missile attack on Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s home town that killed 20, including nine children. What we know on day 1,139. See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage ...The Guardian - 5h -
Gaza’s children, needing urgent care, overwhelm hospitals as Israel-Hamas war continues
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, many children in Gaza are facing hunger and devastating injuries. Some, medevaced to Qatar, are learning to live without limbs, and often without their families.CBS News - 3h -
Markets plunge as trade war escalates
Over the past two days, more than $5 trillion of wealth has been erased from the U.S. stock market as investors react to the tariffs announced by President Trump. China’s retaliatory move today ...NBC News - 2d -
Will the global trade war escalate further?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 18h -
"A Dirty War" | 60 Minutes Archive
In 1984, Mike Wallace reported from Argentina on the thousands of people who disappeared under the military dictatorship, and the families still searching for them. For years the Mothers of the ...CBS News - 8h -
Chinese woman detained by US border patrol in Arizona dies by suicide
Officials reportedly didn’t publicly acknowledge death until inquiries were made about woman, 52, who overstayed visa. A woman being detained in Arizona by US border patrol for overstaying her ...The Guardian - 10h -
Stuck paratrooper prevents play before Sale slump to Toulouse defeat
Last 16: Toulouse 38-15 Sale Stricken army captain was dangling 30 metres up As the great entertainers, it is rare that Toulouse are upstaged by the pre-match pageantry but it is not every day a ...The Guardian - 12h -
Jesse Kornbluth, Magazine Writer Who Covered Everything, Dies at 79
He reported on the highs and lows of culture in the pages of Vanity Fair and elsewhere. He also wrote seven books of nonfiction and two novels.The New York Times - 8h -
Manfred: Torpedo bats 'absolutely good' for MLB
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says torpedo bats are "absolutely good for baseball," noting that they fall within the rules and demonstrate the sport's "unique place in our culture."ESPN - 6h -
Congress has power over tariffs, but stopping Trump isn't likely as of now
Stock market indices have sharply fallen on the heels of President Trump imposing higher tariffs on more than 180 countries.CNBC - 2d -
How to Protect Your Retirement Savings Now as Markets Plunge
If you’re within five years of retiring, either before or after, you’re at your most vulnerable financially. Here are steps to weather the volatility.The New York Times - 2d -
The 46 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (April 2025)
Adolescence, Devil May Cry, and The Residence are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.Wired - 1d -
The 45 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (April 2025)
Dead Talents Society, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and Plankton: The Movie are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.Wired - 1d -
Small Businesses Face a ‘Tornado’ of Challenges: Cuts, Freezes and Now Tariffs
President Trump vowed to aid entrepreneurs by reducing taxes and slicing red tape. But some owners say other policies have put them at a disadvantage.The New York Times - 15h -
Alex Ovechkin is now the NHL’s greatest goalscorer. It’s debatable what else he is
The Russian has broken a record some believed would never be passed. But, like the man whose mark he bettered, he has received scrutiny away from the rink. “He’s definitely a very, very, very good ...The Guardian - 11h -
They Pushed for Cuomo to Resign. Now They’re Clearing His Comeback Path.
Many political, business and union leaders who castigated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and pressed him to resign have done an about-face and support his run for mayor.The New York Times - 7h -
The relentless innovation fuelling China’s ‘brutal’ car wars
Top 10 local EV makers dominate sales and drive home advantage with faster charging and autonomous systemsFinancial Times - 1d -
From the 60 Minutes Archive: Wounds of War
From 2017, 60 Minutes reports on the Syrian government’s destruction of hospitals.CBS News - 8h -
CNBC Daily Open: The trade wars begin
Markets largely fell all around the world following the announcements, and the sell-off has extended into Monday.CNBC - 4h -
As a young man, I fell in love with the US. The country’s soul is still there, despite Trump’s best efforts to destroy it | John Harris
For many of us, the United States means music, progress, hope. Whatever their president does, plenty of Americans continue to believe in those too. It seems as inevitable as the economic chaos let ...The Guardian - 16h -
Days of severe storms leave 18 dead as rising rivers threaten US south and midwest
Power and gas shut off in regions as flooding worsens, threatening waterlogged and badly damaged communities . After days of intense rain and wind killed at least 18 people in the US south and ...The Guardian - 11h -
Trump is targeting US universities as never before. Here are four ways to help them | Cas Mudde
Supporters in Europe can offer new opportunities and minimise the isolation. Certainly they can avoid making things worse. Universities in the US are under attack. While the Trump administration ...The Guardian - 1h -
The Affordable Car Is About to Go Extinct in the US
As President Donald Trump’s tariffs set in, it may well be time to say goodbye to the under-$30,000 car.Wired - 1d