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Wildfire Nears Canada’s Largest Oil-Producing Area, Forcing Thousands to Evacuate
The fire, near Fort McMurray, Alberta, has put the community, which is haunted by the costliest wildfire in Canadian history, on high alert.The New York Times - World -
Pfizer offers up to $250mn to settle thousands of Zantac cancer lawsuits
Agreement aims to resolve a big portion of litigation in Delaware over discontinued heartburn drugFinancial Times - Business -
2 journalists in detention in Tunisia as authorities launch wave of arrests against critics
Two Tunisian journalists are kept in pre-trial detention as authorities continued a wave of arrests targeting perceived critics of President Kais Saied's governmentABC News - World -
Asia's deadly heat wave was made 45 times more likely for this reason
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.CBS News - World -
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Amazon's appearance at Upfronts highlights push beyond digital ads and into traditional media
Amazon made its debut Upfronts pitch to advertisers, putting it on stage with major media networks.CNBC - Business -
Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger joins Amazon-backed Anthropic
Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger is joining Anthropic as the chief product officer. Anthropic is one of the hottest artificial intelligence startups.CNBC - Business -
Both WarioWare Games For Nintendo Switch Are On Sale At Amazon And Walmart
WarioWare: Move It is the latest entry in the quirky series, offering more than 200 "microgames" designed to get you up off the couch. It's a fun party game (thanks to support for up to four players), and right now you can grab a physical copy for ...GameSpot - Tech -
A second scourge is battering Brazil's flooded south: Disinformation
The vast flooding that has devastated Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state has yet to subsideABC News - World -
A second scourge is battering Brazil's flooded south: disinformation
The vast flooding that has devastated Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state has yet to subsideABC News - Tech -
Netflix and the N.F.L. Sign a Three-Season Deal
Football joins pro wrestling and comedy specials in an expansion of the streaming service’s live offerings, a key step in the company’s overall live TV strategy.The New York Times - Business - Netflix -
Bridgerton season three review – still unbearably sexy
Nicola Coughlan is sensational as Penelope Featherington, whose long-simmering romance with Colin Bridgerton reaches boiling point – and the bonking is scarce but seriously steamy. . Always a pleasure, never a chore (but sometimes an ...The Guardian - World -
A walk across Italy in Garibaldi’s footsteps: from Ravenna to the coast of Tuscany
A route tracing the unification hero’s flight across the peninsula in 1849 runs spectacularly over the Apennines then descends to the sea via a string of gorgeous Tuscan towns. Crickets leaping round our feet. A butterfly at the rim of my hat. ...The Guardian - World -
MIT-educated brothers accused of stealing $25 million in crypto in 12 seconds
The 12-second execution of the alleged theft took months to plan, federal prosecutors said.CBS News - Politics -
Oil Rises, Buoyed by Second Straight Weekly Fall in U.S. Inventories
Oil gained in early Asian trade, buoyed by a second straight weekly decline in U.S. inventories.The Wall Street Journal - World -
All-Second-Round-Pick teams show Warriors there's NBA draft hope
The Warriors hold the No. 52 pick in this summer's NBA draft, and while that might seem like a valuable asset, the second-round has been known to contain hidden treasures.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
UN agency authorizes second vaccine against dengue amid outbreaks in the Americas
The World Health Organization has authorized a second dengue vaccine, a move that could provide protection for millions worldwide against the mosquito-borne disease that has already sparked numerous outbreaks across the Americas this yearABC News - Health -
Angel Reese shows promising second half for Chicago Sky in WNBA debut
After slow start, Reese tallied 11 points and seven boards after halftime in loss to WingsCBS Sports - Sports - WNBA -
Want Better Ways to Support Your Female Employees? These 3 Strategies Can Help
A panel of experts recently spoke about the mental and physical challenges women face in the workplace--and how organizations can better support them.Inc. - Business -
An Early Facebook Employee Got Fired and Missed Out on $100 Million. Here's What He Says He Learned
Actually, it's probably a lot more than $100 million. But, the twist at the end made me laugh.Inc. - Business -
New Final Fantasy VII Cloud And Tifa Collectible Figures Up For Preorder At Amazon
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is finally available on PS5, but that's not the only big Final Fantasy VII-related releases fans have to look forward to. Square Enix is launching a number of new, official figures based on Final Fantasy VII's most ...GameSpot - Tech -
Huge Amazon Book Sale - Free Kindle Unlimited Subscriptions, $2 Ebooks, Ereader Deals, And More
Amazon is running a huge book sale through May 20, giving you a chance to score physical and digital books for some of the lowest prices of the year. Along with books, you'll find a free 3-month trial to Kindle Unlimited, as well as a variety of ...GameSpot - Tech -
2024 NFL 'Thursday Night Football' schedule: Dates, matchups for all games streaming on Amazon
All games stream on Amazon Prime and air on local TV at 8:20 p.m ET on Thursdays unless otherwise noted.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Netflix to stream Christmas Day NFL games for three years
Netflix is taking its most significant step yet into live sports with a deal to stream NFL games on Christmas Day.CNBC - Business - Netflix -
Japan's Economy Shrinks Again as Inflation Hits Consumers' Pocketbooks
The weakness of the yen currency drives up the prices of imported food and gasoline.The Wall Street Journal - World - Japan -
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Florida principal arrested, accused of hitting child with charging cable
The principal of a Florida elementary school was arrested this week and accused of holding a child in a room for 40 minutes, putting him in a chokehold and hitting him with a charging cable.NBC News - Top stories - Florida -
Baby dies after being hit by Land Rover in car park
The incident happened at the Plymouth Brethren Meeting Hall car park in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire.BBC News - Top stories -
Justice Department charges MIT brothers with $25 million crypto theft that took 12 seconds
The brothers plotted the "first-of-its-kind" cryptocurrency fraud involving Ethereum blockchain over several months, the DOJ said.CNBC - Business -
Trevor Rogers and the Marlins bullpen shut out the Tigers for the second straight day in a 2-0 win
Bryan De La Cruz homered, Trevor Rogers pitched five scoreless innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0ABC News - Sports -
Olympic triathlete Taylor Knibb wins US cycling time trial to earn spot in Paris in a second sport
Olympic triathlete Taylor Knibb won the women’s time trial at the U.S. road cycling championships, securing her spot on the U.S. team for the Paris GamesABC News - Sports -
The state handouts that get out of control
There is no effective means of constraining destructive subsidiesFinancial Times - World -
BYD launched its first pickup truck, unveiling a luxury plug-in hybrid in Mexico to compete with global rivals in China's second-largest market for auto exports.
BYD launched its first pickup truck, unveiling a luxury plug-in hybrid in Mexico to compete with global rivals in China’s second-largest market for auto exports.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Activists blame Argentina’s government after three gay women killed in arson attack
Four women were set on fire in Buenos Aires in alleged hate crime as demonstrators accuse Milei of promoting intolerance. Activists in Argentina have accused the country’s far-right government of stoking homophobia after an alleged hate crime in ...The Guardian - World -
Steelers 2024 NFL schedule: Full regular-season slate features three home games on prime time
A game-by-game look at Pittsburgh's scheduleCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Aces receive 2023 championship rings, start three-peat quest with 89-80 win over Mercury
The Aces got off to a great start after receiving their 2023 championship rings.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Lil Baby said to be safe after three men are shot in Atlanta near site of music video
Rapper Lil Baby is believed to be the artist who was filming a music video near where three men were shot Tuesday in a commercial area in Atlanta.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia
President Emmanuel Macron condemns violence sparked by his push for voting reform in strategic south Pacific territoryFinancial Times - Business -
Netflix hits 40 million active users for ad tier, putting it closer to the big leagues for advertisers
Netflix Inc. on Wednesday reported a big jump in demand for its streaming-with-ads plan, and it said it would broadcast more NFL Christmas Day games in the years ahead, as it tries to pull ahead of an industry navigating issues with cable ...MarketWatch - Business - Netflix -
New Statcast hitting metrics explained, Phillies first to 30 wins, Angels are scuffling
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman break down all the new Statcast hitting metrics released by MLB, the Phillies success that’s led to them to being the first team to 30 wins this season, the Angels continuing to be a disappointment and other news ...Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB