Jailed Cuban dissident leader wins Norwegian human rights award
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The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Biden speaks at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Awards Gala
President Biden on Thursday evening is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute gala celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Biden has headlined the ...30 minutes ago - Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Human remains found in SUV that caused Texas pipeline explosion
Human remains were found inside an SUV that crashed into a natural gas pipeline valve in the Houston suburb of Deer Park, causing an explosion and fire that continued to burn Thursday. After being ...32 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Sports
Our M.L.B. Expert Predicts the M.V.P. Awards
The Yankees’ Aaron Judge and the Mets’ Francisco Lindor are among the front-runners.3 hours ago -
The New York Times - Health
Research Leading to Ozempic Honored by 2024 Lasker Awards
Three scientists were recognized by the Lasker Awards for their work on the GLP-1 hormone. Others were honored for work to stop H.I.V. and for immune system discoveries.5 hours ago -
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NBC News - Top stories
Jailed Cuban dissident leader wins Norwegian human rights award
The Rafto prize was given to Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara for his “fearless opposition to authoritarianism through art.”10 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Tunisia jails presidential candidate in pre-election crackdown
Potential rival to authoritarian leader Kais Saied imprisoned for 20 months ahead of October poll12 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Hong Kong man jailed for wearing protest T-shirt
This is the first jail term handed down under a new local national security law.14 hours ago - Hong Kong -
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ABC News - Sports
WNBA awards Portland an expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026
The WNBA is headed back to Portland, with Oregon's biggest city getting an expansion team that will begin play in 2026Yesterday - WNBA -
CBS News - Top stories
NASA's "Hidden Figures" awarded Congressional Gold Medal
The women who contributed to NASA's success in the space race were recognized with the Congressional Gold Medal Wednesday, the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress. They included the four ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
NASA's 'Hidden Figures' awarded Congressional Gold Medal for groundbreaking work
The Black NASA female mathematicians and aeronautical engineers referred to as the "Hidden Figures" were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal this week.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Sean Combs Is Denied Bail and Held at M.D.C., a Troubled Brooklyn Jail
The music mogul, who is charged with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, was denied bail and ordered held at a federal detention center. His lawyers are appealing.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Mark Cuban Thinks Being a Billionaire Means the American Dream Is Alive and Well
The former 'Shark Tank' judge thinks paying taxes is patriotic.Yesterday -
VentureBeat - Tech
Have we reached peak human?
Our evolutionary position as the smartest and most creative brains on planet earth is likely to be challenged by AI in the very near future.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Daniel Lubetzky Joins ‘Shark Tank’ as Mark Cuban Departs
Daniel Lubetzky, the founder of the Kind snack company, began appearing as a guest on “Shark Tank” five years ago. Soon he’ll have a permanent seat.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Freed Russian dissident Kara-Murza urges more efforts to free political prisoners
Russian political activist Vladimir Kara-Murza called it “a miracle” that he was freed from a Russian prison in an unprecedented prisoner exchange this summer, and said it should encourage ongoing ...Yesterday - Russia -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
WNBA awards Portland expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026
Portland, Golden State and Toronto will all be joining the league over the next two years.Yesterday - WNBA -
BBC News - Top stories
'Community hero' jailed for hurling bricks in riots
Joshua Cropper, who previously won a community award, was caught on video hurling rocks at a police van.Yesterday -
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ABC News - World
Seen abroad as a leader on Indigenous rights, New Zealand enters a divisive new era
As New Zealand celebrates its annual Māori language week, the government is ramping up initiatives to remove recognition of Indigenous people and language from public policy and lawYesterday - New Zealand -
ESPN - Sports
Awards tracker: Wilson, Clark are unanimous picks
The final week of the regular season is upon us, which means it's time for voters to submit official award ballots.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
U.N. Sees ‘Human Rights Abyss’ in Myanmar as Military Kills Civilians
Three years after the military staged a coup, intensifying a civil war, civilians continue to pay the price, according to a coming United Nations report.Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
Harris targets digital ads spotlighting her words about 'human suffering in Gaza'
Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is running new digital spots targeting voters in heavily Arab American neighborhoods in the Detroit area, emphasizing Harris’ saying she “will ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Sean 'Diddy' Combs jailed by judge after sex trafficking indictment
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been ordered held without bail in his federal sex trafficking case2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Pentagon Awards Startup Rocket Motor Maker Ursa Major $12.5 Million
The Pentagon turns to smaller private companies as it tries to build up supplies depleted by supporting Ukraine and Israel.2 days ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
Drug dealing woman jailed after 16 months on run
Lynne Leyson was arrested on her return to Wales, having fled the area in a bid to evade justice.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Georgian parliament approves law curbing LGBTQ rights
Georgian lawmakers approved the third and final reading of a law on “family values and the protection of minors” that would impose sweeping curbs on LGBTQ rights.2 days ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Dirt raises $2M from Mark Cuban and others for sensor-based measurement of player attention
Dirt Research Technologies has raised $2 million for its sensor-based neuroscience to identify attention-demanding content.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Right to WFH boosts productivity, Labour says
Firms should "judge people on outcomes, not presenteeism", Jonathan Reynolds insists.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Hard-right Dutch coalition will lay out priorities as leaders bicker
A speech by the Dutch king to lawmakers is laying out the new government’s policy plans for the coming year2 days ago - Netherlands -
The Guardian - World
The cement company that paid millions to Isis: was Lafarge complicit in crimes against humanity?
The French cement giant started operating in Syria just before the civil war erupted. When Islamic State took over the region, Lafarge paid them protection money so it could keep trading. The ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Emmy Awards ratings up more than 50%, reversing record lows
The Emmys telecast on ABC reached nearly 7 million viewers, a jump of more than 50% from the record low of the last ceremony in January2 days ago