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Channel crossings since start of year at record high
The number of migrants crossing the Channel since January 1 is 9,681, according to Home Office data.BBC News - Top stories -
Powerful Storm Slams Houston Killing at Least Four People
Severe thunderstorms hit southeastern Texas, leaving at least four people dead and hundreds of thousands of customers without power.The Wall Street Journal - World -
English fishing village told to boil water after a parasite outbreak sickens over 45 people
A scenic fishing village in southwestern England is on its third day under instructions to boil its tap water after a parasite sickened more than 45 peopleABC News - Health -
Harvard was slow to react to a wave of hostility against Jewish students last fall, according to a report by a Republican-led House committee.
Harvard was slow to react to a wave of hostility against Jewish students last fall, according to a report by a Republican-led House committee.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Teen died from eating a spicy chip as part of social media challenge, autopsy report concludes
A teen who participated in a spicy chip challenge on social media died from ingesting a high amount of a chili pepper extract, according to an autopsy report.NBC News - Top stories -
The number of child migrants arriving in an Italian city has more than doubled, a report says
An aid group says that the number of unaccompanied children who arrived in the northern Italian city of Trieste through the Balkan migratory route has more than doubled last yearABC News - World -
Trump's allies are drawing up detailed proposals to implement the presumptive Republican presidential nominee's plans for an unprecedented immigration crackdown, according to people involved in the effort.
Trump’s allies are drawing up detailed proposals to implement the presumptive Republican presidential nominee’s plans for an unprecedented immigration crackdown, according to people involved in the effort.The Wall Street Journal - World -
At least 20 U.S. medics trapped in Gaza after Israel closes Rafah crossing
A group of American doctors who are stuck in Gaza say they were scheduled to leave Monday, but were told there was no longer a safe way out. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports.CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
5/16: The Daily Report with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on the status of a temporary pier designed to provide critical aid to Gaza, the sharp cross-examination of former President Donald Trump's ex-fixer Michael Cohen, and how used police firearms can wind up in the hands of ...CBS News - Top stories -
Michael Cohen conceded during cross-examination that a key conversation he earlier recounted having with Trump might not have happenedthe way he testified it did.
Michael Cohen conceded during cross-examination that a key conversation he earlier recounted having with Trump might not have happened the way he testified it did.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
French Interior Ministry says police have shot and killed an armed suspect who appeared to be planning synagogue attack
French Interior Ministry says police have shot and killed an armed suspect who appeared to be planning synagogue attackABC News - World -
Child taken by floodwaters saved by a stranger
Hundreds were killed in recent flooding in Afghanistan, which saw homes swept away and roads destroyed.BBC News - Top stories -
Boy, 5, dies in fall from block of flats
A neighbour says the boy's parents are "inconsolable" after his death in east London.BBC News - Top stories -
What is the infected blood scandal and how many people died?
Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.BBC News - Top stories -
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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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Japan paves way for joint child custody in divorce
The amendment by parliament is the first change to the country's parental custody law in nearly 80 years.BBC News - Top stories - Japan -
I’d hate to be learning English again. Apostrophes are a nightmare | Adrian Chiles
Spell unlikely words, cram them into sentences: there must be a better way for kids to get the measure of a language. The mice’s nest was under the floorboards. The geese’s pond was smelly. There, I’ve done it. I’ve put two words, possessives I ...The Guardian - World -
English, Stratford-upon-Avon — language lesson teaches complicated truths
Sanaz Toossi’s Pulitzer prize-winning play about Iranian people learning English touches on identity and historyFinancial Times - World -
English universities face severe deficits if student numbers fall, says OfS
Watchdog says growth forecasts are ‘not credible’ as ministers consider further curbs on international applicationsFinancial Times - Business -
Boy, 5, who died in fall from block of flats named
The Met Police and Newham Council are both conducting investigations over Aalim Makail's death.BBC News - Top stories -
Dabney Coleman, "9 to 5" and "Tootsie" actor, dies at 92
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.CBS News - Top stories -
'Shōgun' will return for at least 2 more seasons
FX and Hulu have announced that its acclaimed series "Shogun" has been renewed. The story will continue for "likely" two more seasons.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Houston Storms Kill at Least Four and Leave Hundreds of Thousands Without Power
School officials canceled classes in the city on Friday, and hundreds of thousands were left without power. It may take as much as 48 hours to restore power to some customers.The New York Times - Top stories -
Skechers USA is getting a boost from its retail partner sales after more than a year of sluggish results in the overall category.
Skechers USA is getting a boost from its retail partner sales after more than a year of sluggish results in the overall category.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Call Of Duty 2024, Rumored To Be Black Ops 5, Is Coming To Game Pass - Report
According to a new report, Microsoft will put this year's new Call of Duty on Game Pass, though there continue to be numerous unanswered questions about all of this.. The Wall Street Journal reported this, though the story had no information about ...GameSpot - Tech -
The top RBs for 2024 fantasy football, according to our experts
The Yahoo Fantasy football analysts reveal their first running back rankings for the 2024 NFL season.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
The top QBs for 2024 fantasy football, according to our experts
The Yahoo Fantasy football analysts reveal their first quarterback rankings for the 2024 NFL season.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Paul McCartney is Britain's 1st billionaire musician, according to annual rich list
Paul McCartney is a billionaire Beatle.The Hill - Politics -
Boebert heckled in New York while defending Trump
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) was heckled outside the Manhattan courthouse Thursday where she was attempting to defend former President Trump at his criminal hush money trial. As Boebert and several other Republicans broke away from a makeshift ...The Hill - Politics - New York -
Meta slapped with child safety probe under sweeping EU tech law
Facebook parent company Meta on Thursday was hit with a major investigation from the EU into risks of its platforms to minors.CNBC - Business - European Union -
Meta Faces EU Probe Over Facebook, Instagram Child-Protection Policies
The investigation, which could eventually lead to a fine, will look into the platforms’ use of algorithms that officials said may stimulate addictive behavior in children.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - European Union -
Meta Faces EU Investigation Over Child Safety Risks
The Digital Services Act, which became active last year,requires social media platforms to work harder to prevent dangerous and illegal content from reaching younger users.Inc. - Business - European Union -
Dabney Coleman, the bad boss of '9 to 5' and 'Yellowstone' guest star, dies at 92
Dabney Coleman, the Emmy-winning actor who starred in '9 to 5' and worked for decades as a character actor on TV, has died.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Wegovy Can Keep Weight Off for at Least 4 Years, Research Shows
Users receiving weekly injections saw their weight fall, plateau, and stabilize over the course of a four-year trial—but it’s still unclear how long these effects last after stopping taking the drug.Wired - Tech -
Video footage shows aftermath of Florida bus crash that killed at least 8
Authorities have released body camera footage and dash camera video recorded at the scene of Tuesday's deadly bus crash in central Florida.CBS News - Top stories - Florida -
At Least 12 Arrested at U.C. Berkeley After Police Order Protesters to Disperse
The authorities had given demonstrators until 7 p.m. to vacate a new encampment that had been erected at a fire-damaged complex on campus.The New York Times - Top stories -
At least 4 dead in Houston storms that brought hurricane-force winds
Hundreds of thousands of people are without power in Texas after devastating storms with hurricane-force winds swept through the Houston area, killing at least four people. Dave Malkoff is in Houston, where it could be weeks before the lights are ...CBS News - Top stories -
These are the most popular baby names in all 50 states, according to the Social Security Administration
The class of 2041 will have a lot of graduates named Olivia, Charlotte, Noah or Liam. Those were some of the most popular name choices for newborns in 2023, according to the Social Security Administration, which released new state-by-state data on ...The Hill - Politics