MPs in Georgia agree draft of ‘repressive’ foreign agents bill amid protests
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Why Georgia just branded me a ‘foreign agent’
If you want a glimpse of what might be in store for Ukraine if Putin prevails there, look at the protests and civil strife in Georgia.The Hill - Politics -
Georgia’s President Vetoes Foreign Influence Law
The law has triggered protests and threatens to derail the nation’s pro-European aspirations in favor of closer ties with Russia.The New York Times - World -
Biden to deliver commencement at Morehouse amid protest fears
President Biden is set to give the commencement address at Morehouse college as protests over the war in Gaza and Biden’s support of Israel have enveloped college campuses around the country. NBC’s Aaron Gilchrist reports for Sunday TODAY.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili says controversial foreign influence bill is 'unacceptable'
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili says controversial foreign influence bill is 'unacceptable'ABC News - World -
Georgia's president vetoes media law that has provoked weeks of protests
Georgia’s president has vetoed the so-called “Russian law” targeting media that has sparked weeks of mass protestsABC News - World -
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‘We are very strong’: Georgia’s gen Z drives protests against return to past
Resolutely European young people brave violent repression to loudly reject ‘foreign agents’ law and alignment with Moscow. Mariska Iurevicz’s mother has been crying a lot recently. “She is always asking when I’ll be home”, the 22-year-old says. “I ...The Guardian - World -
Georgia's president vetoes the so-called 'Russian law' targeting the media that has sparked weeks of mass protests
Georgia's president vetoes the so-called 'Russian law' targeting the media that has sparked weeks of mass protestsABC News - World - Russia -
Body bags, fake blood left at University of Michigan regents' homes amid pro-Palestine protests
University officials said on Wednesday, about 30 students staged demonstrations at the residence of "at least one" board of regents member and went to several others' residences.CBS News - Top stories -
Agents of manipulation (the real AI risk)
Artificial agents will make our lives better. At the same time, these superpowers could easily be deployed as agents of manipulation.VentureBeat - Tech -
MP writing to Netflix over Baby Reindeer evidence
John Nicolson wants Netflix to substantiate what it told a committee about Baby Reindeer portrayal.BBC News - Top stories - Netflix -
Water firm's response to outbreak contemptible - MP
South West Water says some 16,000 homes and firms are affected but it is clearing the contamination.BBC News - Top stories -
MP calls for water parasite outbreak compensation
Totnes MP Anthony Mangnall says he wants South West Water to pay firms in Devon what they "deserve".BBC News - Top stories -
Georgia and Russia's 'Hybrid War'
Vladimir Putin’s friends in Tbilisi are following the Kremlin’s playbook to shut down independent voices in civil society.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Biden and Trump agree to debate in June and September
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed to two one-on-one debates, with the first on June 27 and another on Sept. 10. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports for TODAY.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Sources: Chelsea agree deal for Estêvão Willian
Chelsea have agreed a deal with Palmeiras for 17-year-old winger Estêvão Willian, sources have told ESPN.ESPN - Sports - Premier League -
11 injured in shooting in Savannah, Georgia
Police in Savannah, Georgia, are investigating a shooting that injured 11 people in the city's downtown area late on Saturday night.CBS News - Top stories -
Germany probes far-right MP accused of taking Russian bribes
Petr Bystron’s properties and offices raided as Bundestag lifts his immunity from prosecutionFinancial Times - World - Russia -
Bruins roster reset: Salary cap space, free agents entering offseason
The NHL offseason has arrived for the Bruins. Here's a look at their salary cap space, draft picks and free agents ahead of what could be an eventful summer.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Top 25 MLB free agents: Plenty of Yankee doodle dandies
We don't need to explain the frenzy Juan Soto will spark, but here's a look at what 24 other players — including many other Yankees — can do to improve their stock.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Jason Voorhees And Agent Smith Join MultiVersus In Villain-Themed Season 1
Earlier this month, Warner Bros. and Player First Games announced they would be adding iconic Batman villain The Joker to the MultiVersus roster when it relaunches on May 28. Today, two more villainous additions--Friday The 13th's Jason Voorhees ...GameSpot - Tech -
Ukrainian women wanted in factories as men drafted into army
ArcelorMittal steel plant says hiring female workers is a matter of survival for the companyFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
Apple agrees to $35 million settlement with some iPhone 7 users
The settlement covers U.S. residents who owned an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023, and reported a covered issue to Apple or paid the company for repairs.CBS News - Top stories - Apple -
A divided Congress agrees: Buying concert tickets is frustrating and needs to be fixed.
The U.S. House of Representatives resoundingly passed a bill Wednesday that would mandate more transparency on ticket prices for live events and ban practices that jack up concert prices.MarketWatch - Business -
CBS Sports, PBR agree to new media rights deal through 2030
CBS Sports will remain the home of professional bull riding for the foreseeable futureCBS Sports - Sports -
President Biden and former President Trump agree to first debate this election cycle
President Biden and former President Trump agree to first debate this election cycle as they spend the weekend on the campaign trail.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Horner and Wolff agree McLaren’s Lando Norris is an F1 title contender
British driver pushed Verstappen for victory at Imola‘We expect them to be competitive at all circuits,’ says HornerChristian Horner and Toto Wolff found themselves in rare agreement as the rival team principals hailed the extraordinary progress ...The Guardian - World -
Biden to visit Georgia in bid to court Black voters
President Biden is hitting the campaign trail in Georgia this weekend and focusing his energy on outreach to Black voters. The president will speak with voters Sunday before delivering a commencement address at Morehouse College. CBS News ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden Flipped Georgia in 2020. This Year Could Be Different.
His narrow win there in 2020 was seen as a sign of Georgia’s emergence as a battleground state. But in 2024, President Biden faces a changed landscape there.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden travels to Georgia ahead of Morehouse commencement address
President Biden on Saturday made his second trip of the year to Georgia as he attempts to shore up support in the battleground state. On Sunday, he will deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College. Former President Donald Trump ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
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The Campus Protesters Explain Themselves
Thoughts, beliefs and convictions of student protesters from across the country.The New York Times - Top stories -
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Georgian president vetoes ‘foreign influence’ law
Salome Zourabichvili says bill contradicts constitution but ruling party is expected to override her action in coming days. Georgia’s president has vetoed a “foreign agents” bill that has split the country and appealed to the government not to ...The Guardian - World -
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Iranian President, Foreign Minister Killed in Helicopter Crash
Ebrahim Raisi’s death deprives Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of a longtime ally as Tehran angles for regional dominance.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Who Was Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian?
A hard-liner and career diplomat long focused on Iran’s relationships in the Middle East, he died in a helicopter crash that also killed Iran’s president.The New York Times - World -
British MPs are attacking abortion rights. We can’t follow the same path as the US | Hilary Freeman
My own traumatic experience shows why we must push back against those who try to chip away at our freedom of choice. As the criminal justice bill stumbles through parliament this week – beset by delays and controversies, and picking up amendments ...The Guardian - World - Abortion -
‘I perpetually think we’ll win. We always lose’: Labour’s Jon Cruddas on elections, class and life as an MP
The member for Dagenham and Rainham says he can’t wait to leave parliament. So why did he spend the past 23 years there? And what does he think he achieved?. ‘Labour, to me, has always been a bit of a life sentence,” Jon Cruddas says. “I don’t get ...The Guardian - World -
How Bronny James improved his draft stock at the NBA combine
James' performance in front of NBA executives and scouts helped him jump to No. 54 in ESPN's Top 100 rankings.ESPN - Sports - NBA