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King asks Moroccans not to kill sheep for Eid al-Adha as drought reduces herds
First such request in 29 years blames economic hardship and climate crisis for high livestock prices and shortages. King Mohammed VI has urged his fellow Moroccans not to slaughter sheep for ...The Guardian - 7h -
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A train struck an elephant herd in Sri Lanka, killing 6 animals
A passenger train has hit an elephant herd near a wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka and killed six of the animalsABC News - 6d -
Train strikes elephant herd in Sri Lanka, killing 6 animals
A passenger train hit an elephant herd near a wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka, killing six of the animals, an official said Thursday.NBC News - 6d -
How to reduce your taxable income
Contributing to your retirement plans, considering health savings accounts and donating to charity may help reduce your taxable income. Bankrate's Kemberley Washington joins CBS News with tips.CBS News - 2d -
California faces worsening drought despite recent heavy rainstorms
Dry pattern seen among entire ‘lower basin’ of the Colorado River, including Arizona and desert cities such as Las Vegas. Dramatic rainstorms earlier this month brought more than 6in of rain to ...The Guardian - 2d -
Veteran sports broadcaster Al Trautwig, 68, dies
Al Trautwig, one of the most recognizable sports broadcasters in New York and a fixture at numerous international events, including 16 Olympics, has died at 68.ESPN - 2d -
Ahmed al-Shara: The Evolution of Syria’s New Leader
Ahmed al-Shara’s unlikely path from membership in Al Qaeda to head of state has raised questions about how he intends to govern Syria.The New York Times - 1d -
Al-Assad Becomes a Punchline in Syria’s Comedy Scene
Comics had already been trying to foster stand-up in Syria before Bashar al-Assad’s fall. Now, they are telling jokes in a liberated country, while warily eyeing the new government.The New York Times - 12h -
Drag kings strut the stage in They Will be Kings – in pictures
Drag show They Will be Kings celebrates masculinity through a transmasculine, non-binary and lesbian lens as part of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. They Will be Kings is on at the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Congestion Pricing Reduced Traffic. Now It’s Hitting Revenue Goals.
Revenue figures from the Manhattan tolling plan showed that the program is on track to raise billions for mass transit repairs.The New York Times - 3d -
N.S.F. Cuts Raise Fears of a Reduced U.S. Presence in Polar Regions
The National Science Foundation has fired workers at the office that manages polar research, raising fears about a reduced U.S. presence in two strategic regions.The New York Times - 2d -
In Syria, Joy at al-Assad’s Demise Turns to Fear of Israeli Raids
Villagers say they worry that incursions into border areas of Syria by Israel’s military could turn into a prolonged occupation. Israel says the raids are needed to protect the border.The New York Times - 5d -
Ronaldo rages over Durán red in Al Nassr loss
Cristiano Ronaldo was left fuming after Al Nassr's marquee January signing Jhon Durán was sent off in the 3-2 defeat to Al Ettifaq on Friday.ESPN - 4d -
Al Trautwig, a Mainstay in the TV Booth at Madison Square Garden, Dies at 68
The Long Island native covered 16 Olympics, and had cameos in the movie “Cool Runnings” and the TV show “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”The New York Times - 2d -
Ronaldo says sorry after Al Nassr game delayed
Cristiano Ronaldo apologised after Al Nassr's game with Al Wehda was delayed due to traffic, before the forward scored and won a penalty in a 2-0 victory in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday.ESPN - 1d -
No one crowned Donald Trump king
Trump and the MAGA movement have basically abandoned a commitment to constitutional democracy.The Hill - 3d -
Concacaf disciplines ref for Messi autograph ask
Concacaf has disciplined referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava after he was seen apparently asking Lionel Messi for his shirt following Inter Miami CF's Concacaf Champions Cup win over Sporting Kansas ...ESPN - 6d -
Pope asks for prayers in message from hospital
The pontiff is receiving hospital treatment as the Vatican warns his condition is still critical.BBC News - 4d -
FDA Asks 300 Fired Scientists to Return
Some FDA scientists said they were not sure if they wanted to return.Inc. - 3d -
Public asked for views on how to fix the water industry
Public urged to respond to commission on fixing system in England and Wales - but chairman rules out nationalisation.BBC News - 13h -
Asylum seeker hotels set to take almost half UK’s reduced aid budget
Future of many overseas projects uncertain after Keir Starmer announced cut in development to bolster defenceFinancial Times - 1d -
The Fed’s favorite tool to track inflation unlikely to offer ammo for reducing U.S. interest rates
The latest look at U.S. inflation is unlikely to ease the worries on Wall Street, but it probably won’t add to the jitters.MarketWatch - 4h -
OpenAI releases ‘largest, most knowledgable’ model GPT-4.5 with reduced hallucinations and high API price
The API pricing appears shockingly high, costing developers $75 and $180 for 1 million tokens in and out, respectively.VentureBeat - 2h -
Stephen Colbert Crowns Trump the Troll King
President Trump referring to himself as a king “is the thing presidents are not supposed to do,” Colbert said on Thursday.The New York Times - 6d -
Curry makes history as Warriors beat Kings
Steph Curry becomes the first Golden State Warriors player in NBA history to reach 700 20-point career games after helping his side to a 132-108 win against the Sacramento Kings.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
King Charles pulls pint and helps fit tyre
The King visits manufacturer JCB on its 80th anniversary, before going to a family-owned brewery.BBC News - 3d -
Kings' Two Future Centers Heading in Opposite Directions
While Quinton Byfield's ripe blossoming is gaining considerable attention in Los Angeles, I examine another equally important underlying story.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
King Charles invites Trump to UK for a state visit
King Charles III has invited President Trump for a state visit to the United Kingdom, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told the president during their meeting Thursday in Washington. Starmer ...The Hill - 3h -
How to kill the Fed’s independence
If Trump wanted to take control, its constitutional protections are far from secureFinancial Times - 2d -
Mohammed bin Salman wants an alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan – but one that most benefits Saudi Arabia | Madawi al-Rasheed
The crown prince sees Hamas as a regional threat, and may propose a deal that risks sidelining Palestinians. Saudi Arabia has suddenly experienced a diplomatic awakening after lukewarm engagement ...The Guardian - 6d -
Al Michaels reveals which sport he actually wanted to call before 'Miracle on Ice' assignment
USA's upset of the Soviet Union at the 1980 Olympics was only the second hockey game Michaels had ever called.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
U.S. carries out strike against Al-Qaeda affiliate leader in Syria, officials say
According to two U.S. officials, the U.S. carried out a strike against a senior leader of an affiliate of Al-Qaeda in Syria. NBC News’ Courtney Kube reports.NBC News - 21h -
Texas AG asks court to require NCAA to begin gender testing
The Republican attorney general in Texas wants the NCAA to take its transgender policy a step further and require gender testing for athletes who compete in women’s sportsABC News - 6d -
Menendez brothers case: DA asks court to deny their petition for new trial
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said he's asked the court to deny the Menendez brothers' habeas corpus petition.ABC News - 5d -
California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for LA wildfire relief
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfiresABC News - 4d -
Streeting to ask employers to pay for more staff medical checks
UK government wants to boost workplace preventive health measures to cut spending on hospital careFinancial Times - 3d -
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid keep asking about Barcelona's Yamal
Real Madrid are regularly contacting Lamine Yamal's agent to enquire about the Barcelona star. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.ESPN - 3d -
Newsom asks Congress for almost $40B in wildfire recovery aid
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has requested that Congress appropriate nearly $40 billion to support communities affected by the wildfires that devastated the Los Angeles region last month. ...The Hill - 3d -
Institute Asks Judge in Trump Documents Case to Disclose Special Counsel Report
The report is the second volume of a report Jack Smith wrote after dropping the federal criminal cases he brought against Donald J. Trump because of his 2024 election victory.The New York Times - 3d
