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Riverside County Jail Death Lawsuit Is Settled for $7.5 Million Amid Inquiry
A violent encounter captured on video was part of a surge in jail deaths that spurred an inquiry into the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.The New York Times - Top stories -
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez reveals his wife is battling breast cancer amid his ongoing trial
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez announced his wife, Nadine Menendez, is being treated for grade 3 breast cancer. Her trial is on hold as she undergoes treatment. The couple is accused of engaging in a bribery scheme.CBS News - Top stories -
Lawmakers Fear a Wave of Election Threats Tied to the Rise of Generative AI
Some small businesses are stepping up to help protect ballot boxes and preserve faith in the electoral process.Inc. - Business -
Michigan county refused to certify vote, prompting fears of growing election threat
The Delta County clerk who administered the election said there were no voting irregularities in the election, in which 4,550 voted.CBS News - Top stories -
The threat of Russian nationalism looms over Europe
A fragile sense of nationhood is one of Russia’s many complexities.The Hill - Politics - Russia -
GB News faces possible fine over Sunak Q&A programme, says regulator
Ofcom considers sanctions after channel gave UK prime minister a ‘mostly uncontested platform’Financial Times - Business -
Calpers to vote against Exxon board and CEO over ‘reckless’ lawsuit
Oil major is persisting with legal action against activists even after their emissions cutting resolution was droppedFinancial Times - Business -
Panera's Charged Lemonade cited in lawsuit over teen's cardiac arrest
Panera faces another lawsuit over a highly caffeinated beverage that the restaurant chain said it would phase out.CBS News - Top stories -
Why US law firms outgun City rivals in battle over pay
Rates for newly qualified lawyers have become a proxy for firm qualityFinancial Times - Business -
70 years after Brown, we’re fighting the same battles over again
This is a good time to remind ourselves how much Brown changed this country, and how much we don’t want to backslide.The Hill - Politics -
Cybersecurity expert Chris Krebs says AI's threat to election will be a "steady drumbeat"
Chris Krebs, the former director of CISA and a CBS News cybersecurity expert and analyst, tells "Face the Nation" that while there likely will not be a "one single catastrophic AI-enabled event" threatening the 2024 election, he foresees a ...CBS News - Top stories -
Taiwan’s new leader faces China threat and voters left behind by chip boom
Lai Ching-te brings record of political battle to precarious position between US and increasingly assertive BeijingFinancial Times - World - China -
Russian state media say jailed U.S. soldier has entered a guilty plea
Russian media say U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, who has been jailed for two weeks, is cooperating with authorities and has pleaded guilty to theft.CBS News - Politics - Russia -
Why Knicks are facing an uphill battle to keep Isaiah Hartenstein in NBA free agency
The CBA is going to make it hard for the Knicks to retain their key big man this summerCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Tory peer faces ban over drunken outburst
An investigation finds Lord Ranger called a group of women "useless" while drunk in a Commons bar.BBC News - Top stories -
Bill Gates Says This Book Is a 'Timely Masterclass' for AI in Education
Gates believes AI tutors could revolutionize how students learn.Inc. - Business -
Neuralink Gets FDA Green Light for Second Patient
The Elon Musk-backed startup has proposed solutions for a thread pullout problem experienced by its first participant, Noland Arbaugh.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hims & Hers Health to Offer Injectable Weight-Loss Drugs on Telehealth Platform
Hims & Hers Health shares soared after the company said it would add injectable weight-loss drugs to its platform, granting access to the popular treatments to its telehealth patients.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trump Trial Judge Clashes With Defense Witness: 'Are You Staring Me Down Right Now?'
Prosecutors rested their case in Trump’s hush-money trial after four days of testimony by Michael Cohen, onetime fixer to the former president.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.2% to 99.33
The WSJ Dollar Index was up 0.2% to 99.33 — up for two of the past three trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg to Resign
Gruenberg bowed to pressure to resign after an external investigation found widespread sexual harassment at the agency. He plans to stay until a successor is confirmed.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Coolest Watches Are Built for Dives
Explore the season’s new dive watches, which can take the plunge— down 100 meters or more.The Wall Street Journal - World -
It's the Most Expensive Team in Sports---but the Best Player Came for Free
Phil Foden has been a Manchester City player since the Under-9 team. But even in a squad of expensively acquired international talent, he turned into the club’s player of the season.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Taiwan presidential inauguration live: ‘China’s threats to annex Taiwan will not simply disappear,’ says Lai Ching-te
Lai makes first speech as president in historic third term in power for the pro-sovereignty Democratic Progressive party (DPP). Who is Lai Ching-te?Taiwan’s new president to take officeSee all of our Taiwan coverageThe Guardian’s Helen Davidson ...The Guardian - World - Taiwan -
Canceled Division Game Started As A Battle Royale Mode For The Division 2, Dev Says
Recently, Ubisoft canceled its upcoming free-to-play shooter, The Division Heartland, stating that it "redeployed resources" to other games like XDefiant and Rainbow Six Siege. Now, a developer who says he worked on an early version of Heartland ...GameSpot - Tech -
‘I’ll say a prayer’: Fury and Usyk eschew trash talk before heavyweight battle
Fighters respectful after discordant buildup to Riyadh bout‘I am excited … let’s make history,’ says Ukrainian UsykTyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk were in no mood for needless chatter at the final press conference before they meet for Saturday ...The Guardian - World -
Meta Faces Fresh Probe Over ‘Addictive’ Effect on Kids
The EU has launched an investigation into Facebook and Instagram’s child protection measures as part of mounting concerns around minors’ use of social media.Wired - Tech -
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 -
Ukrainians divided over Usyk, the world boxing champion facing Tyson Fury
Boxer has raised funds for Ukraine but faced criticism in the past for his apparent Moscow-leaning sympathies. On the streets of Kyiv this week, the name of the Ukrainian heavyweight boxer Oleksandr Usyk prompted a few eye-rolls, alongside ...The Guardian - World - Boxing -
Assad officials face landmark Paris trial over killing of student and father
Prosecution of three high-ranking Syrian officials to be tried in absentia could pave way for president’s case. At midnight on 3 November 2013, five Syrian officials dragged arts and humanities student Patrick Dabbagh from his home in the Mezzeh ...The Guardian - World -
Biden faces protest over war in Gaza during Morehouse commencement speech
President Biden delivered the commencement address at Morehouse College in the battleground state of Georgia on Sunday. In his speech, Mr. Biden called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, but some of the graduates said that's not enough.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Zelenskiy says situation in Kharkiv under control but he fears second Russian attack
Ukraine’s president says air defences must quadruple to halt Russian advance as morale falls among troops. The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has said he expects Russia to step up its offensive in the north-east and warned Kyiv has only ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Iran's President Raisi and Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian killed in helicopter crash, state media says
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash along with Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, state media reported Monday.CNBC - Business - Iran -
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Trump Media says it booked less than $1 million in first-quarter sales
Trump Media posted a loss of $327.6 million in the first quarter because of a financial transaction.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
DFL leaders, Gov. Tim Walz say they have a deal to pay drivers more, keep Uber and Lyft operating in Minnesota after threats to exit
Lawmakers on Saturday night came to a last minute deal to keep the rideshare companies, Uber and Lyft, in the state.CBS News - Top stories -
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 -
Green Transition Set to Face Critical Minerals Shortfall, IEA Says
Electric vehicle, wind turbine and solar panel manufacturers face a shortfall in critical metals and minerals unless more investment is made in projects such as new mines and recycling, according to a report from the International Energy Agency.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Facebook and Instagram face fresh EU digital scrutiny over child safety measures
The European Union opened fresh investigations into Facebook and Instagram over suspicions that they’re failing to protect children online, in violation of the bloc’s strict digital regulations for social media platformsABC News - Tech - Facebook