How ‘foreign agent’ laws are being exploited around the world to attack democracy
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The New York Times - Top stories
Interim N.Y.P.D. Commissioner Says Federal Agents Searched His Homes
Thomas G. Donlon, who recently took the interim role after Edward A. Caban resigned under a cloud, said the authorities had seized material unrelated to the Police Department.55 minutes ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Bomb targets foreign diplomats' convoy in Pakistan's restive northwest
The blast occurred at the tourist spot and hill station of Malam Jabba, one of Pakistan's two ski resorts.1 hour ago - Pakistan -
NBC News - Top stories
Attack on foreign diplomats' convoy kills police officer in Pakistan
A roadside bomb hit a convoy of foreign diplomats visiting northwest Pakistan on Sunday, killing a police officer in their security detail, police said.2 hours ago - Pakistan -
Financial Times - World
Why Europe needs a foreign economic policy
Current EU structures discourage joined-up thinking in pursuing geostrategic goals6 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
How ‘foreign agent’ laws are being exploited around the world to attack democracy
There is a growing global pattern of using “foreign agent” laws to suppress civil society, silence dissent and imprison dissidents. Starting in Russia and spreading around the world, these laws ...6 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Israel’s Pager Attacks Have Changed the World
Our supply chains are vulnerable, which means that we are vulnerable.7 hours ago - Israel -
Politico - Politics
Lobbyists exploit massive loophole to wine and dine lawmakers, aides at fancy getaways
Leading the way is the nonprofit Congressional Institute, which is run by veteran Republican staffers and funded by $3 million in annual dues from private interest groups.7 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
To watch is to yearn for a different world: how The West Wing made politics feel glorious
Twenty-five years ago today, Aaron Sorkin’s Oval Office drama started – and its principled, zippily scripted take on the importance of governance feels more important now than ever. Three-quarters ...9 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
F.B.I. Agents Board Ship Managed by Company of Vessel in Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The move comes three days after the Justice Department’s civil lawsuit against the owner and operator of the Dali, which struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March.22 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
How an American baker became a star of the French culinary world
Jane Bertch was a banker until she quit her job, moved to France and founded a cooking school there. It’s an American dream story set in Paris. Now, she’s telling her story in the new memoir, “The ...22 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Sicily: fear of foreign actors prompts security request for wreck of luxury yacht
Officials concerned about sensitive hard drives of tech mogul Mike Lynch, who died in sinking of Bayesian. Italian authorities have confirmed a request for additional security around the wreck of ...22 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Rangers' World Series title defense is officially over. Now what?
Texas' hitters can be expected to bounce back in 2025, but the pitching will require more creative solutions.22 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
FBI agents board vessel managed by company whose ship collapsed Key Bridge
The FBI has confirmed that federal agents have boarded a vessel managed by the same company as a cargo ship that caused the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
College football updates: OU humbled by Tennessee in SEC debut
The No. 6 Volunteers shut down the No. 15 Sooners' offense. Get updates on all the big games in Week 4.Yesterday - College Football -
NBC News - Top stories
Inside the detention center where Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is being held
Sean "Diddy" Combs is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in New York City, joining a list of high-profile inmates including Ghislaine Maxwell, R. Kelly, Martin Shkreli, and ...Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Brian Flores to get another shot as head coach? Why many around NFL are optimistic about Vikings DC's chances
Multiple sources, however, shared their one hesitation with hiring Flores in the futureYesterday - NFL -
BBC News - Top stories
Escaped capybara Cinnamon 'fled after being startled by mower'
Cinnamon seems "very happy to be back" at her wildlife park home, after her escape due to keeper error.Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
California governor signs law to protect children from social media addiction
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law making it illegal for social media platforms to knowingly provide addictive feeds to children without parental consentYesterday - California -
Financial Times - Business
Did the 1990s break America’s faith in democracy?
Three new books on the US look at the Clinton decade, the rise of conspiracies and the existential threat of November’s presidential electionYesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Astros GM intends to 'engage and talk about' Alex Bregman extension with agent Scott Boras once season ends
Bregman, an impending free agent, figures to be one of the top handful of players available on the open marketYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Can Nike veteran Elliott Hill turn ‘the swoosh’ around?
A popular insider has been recalled to try to make the world’s biggest sportswear maker cool againYesterday -
ABC News - World
Did Middle East device attack violate international law? Advocates want an investigation
Human rights advocates are calling for an independent investigation into the deadly explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon and SyriaYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Is China preparing to attack Japan?
China may be preparing a surprise attack against Japan, involving a massive missile barrage against all major U.S. and Japanese military installations, in order to maximize the effectiveness of a ...Yesterday - China -
BBC News - Top stories
'Our husbands didn't go to war for Ukraine so we can sit around crying'
A group of Ukrainian women who have lost their husbands or sons describe seeking solace and closure in therapeutic painting classes.Yesterday - Ukraine -
MarketWatch - Business
Is it unethical to anonymously donate to a political party? ‘I fear that our democracy could be undermined.’
“I’m obsessed over how much money the respective political parties, the Democrats and the Republicans, are generating in donations.”2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Newsom signs deepfake, other AI bills into law in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday signed multiple artificial intelligence (AI) bills aimed at preventing the misuse of sexually explicit deepfakes. Newsom's signature on the three ...2 days ago - California -
CNBC - Business
Apple iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 debut around the world
Apple greeted customers at its stores around the world on Friday, for the debuts of the iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4.2 days ago - Apple -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Chelsea apply for agent’s multi-million-pound lawsuit to be thrown out of court
Chelsea will apply for football agent Saif Alrubie’s multi-million-pound lawsuit against the club to be thrown out of court.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Trump’s threats to ‘go after’ opponents will subvert rule of law, experts warn
Trump’s escalating legal threats against lawyers, donors and others raise concern as Project 2025 seeks to curtail DoJ. Donald Trump ’s sweeping threats if he wins the presidency again to name a ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
How USAGM officials misused taxpayer resources to attack their critics
USAGM officials have been using taxpayer funds to provide legal and logistical assistance to outside individuals to smear media critics, including British academics who wrote a book about Michael ...2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Iran’s top leader pardons prisoners, including people accused of anti-state crimes
Iran’s top leader has pardoned thousands of prisoners, including foreigners and people accused of anti-state crimes2 days ago - Iran -
BBC News - Top stories
Trans woman killed in Georgia day after anti-LGBT law passed
Activists said Kesaria Abramidze had been a "trailblazing" transgender leader in the South Caucasus country.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Coffee producers fear being cut off from EU by new land protection law
Drinks company JDE Peets pleads for year’s delay on ban on supplies from deforested areas over lack of guidelines2 days ago - European Union -
The Guardian - World
‘You basically have free hot water’: how Cyprus became a world leader in solar heating
The country, which has more 300 days of sunshine a year, has embraced rooftop systems that harness the sun’s energy. The Thriamvos company truck pulls up at noon outside the four-storey building in ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
Backlash Erupts Over Europe’s Anti-Deforestation Law
Leaders around the world are asking the European Union to delay rules that would require companies to police their global supply chains.3 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Legal Watchdog Group Warns Pro-Trump Lawyers Against Subverting Democracy in November
New ads running in legal journals are warning lawyers: “Don’t lose your law license because of Trump.”3 days ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Tech
Elon Musk’s X Finds Way Around Brazil Ban and Goes Live Again for Many Users
Elon Musk’s social network used a technical maneuver to restore service for many Brazilians after a court blocked it. Regulators expected to restore the block soon.3 days ago - Brazil -
The New York Times - Tech
California Gov. Newsom Signs Laws Regulating Election A.I. ‘Deepfakes’
The state joins dozens of others in regulating the A.I. fakery in ways that could impact this year’s presidential race.4 days ago - California -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Meta Bans Russia's RT From Facebook, Instagram for 'Foreign Interference'
The ban follows U.S. sanctions against the media outlet for alleged attempts to interfere in foreign elections.5 days ago - Russia