How ‘foreign agent’ laws are being exploited around the world to attack democracy
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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 Syria2 days ago -
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 ...2 days ago - China -
NBC News - Top stories
Latino groups denounce laws making it harder to help voters with disabilities, language issues
Laws in three states have enacted tougher restrictions for people who help voters with disabilities, language or other issues cast their ballots.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Rare polar bear shot dead by police in Iceland after being thought a threat
Environment agency advised that the animal posed a danger to elderly woman in remote summer house in Westfjords. A rare polar bear that was spotted in a remote village in Iceland was shot by police ...2 days ago -
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.2 days ago - Ukraine -
NBC News - Top stories
Florida teen dead after apparently being struck by lightning while riding a bicycle
A 16-year-old boy died Wednesday after he was apparently struck by lightning while riding a bicycle in Florida, police said.2 days ago - Florida -
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 Hill - Politics
Lessons from Israel's pager attack
Even as the Lebanese-Israeli crisis intensifies, there appears to be no end to the political machinations in Jerusalem.2 days ago - Israel -
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 -
Financial Times - Business
‘A nightmare on repeat’: Lebanese process sabotaged device attacks
Shocked citizens, extreme injuries and a powerful militant group in disarray: the impact of thousands of pager and walkie-talkie blasts2 days ago -
The New York Times - World
Lebanese Talk of Revenge for Pager Attacks
After two days of exploding pagers and walkie-talkies, Beirut was a city on edge, with people worried there were bombs in their bags or pockets. Victims’ relatives vowed retribution.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Shark Tank's Newest Shark, Daniel Lubetzky, Says Being a Great Leader Comes Down to These 2 Words
True leaders bring people together to make the world a little better, says the Kind Snacks founder, and to do that you need this mindset.2 days ago -
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 - 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