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Luigi Mangione defense asks judge to block death penalty in CEO murder case
Mangione is charged with fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street in December.CNBC - 4d -
Lawyer for wrongly deported Maryland man says returning him might take contempt order
A lawyer for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was mistakenly sent to El Salvador, said it might take a contempt order to prompt U.S. officials to get him back.ABC News - 1d -
Children Seeking Cholera Care Die After U.S. Cuts Aid, Charity Says
The victims died on a grueling three-hour walk in scorching heat as they tried to reach the nearest remaining health facility, officials of Save the Children said.The New York Times - 4d -
The return of the firing squad is a defeat for death penalty supporters | Austin Sarat
The method is a vivid reminder of the brutality of state killing. That undermines the pro-capital-punishment narrative. South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad on 11 April. Mahdi had ...The Guardian - 12h -
NFL draft prospect Kyren Lacy dies at 24 amid fatal car crash charges
Receiver had allegedly caused death in December crash Authorities say player apparently took own life Lawyer says he believes charges will be declined Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy, who was ...The Guardian - 2d -
How to Say ‘That’s Not OK’ at Work
Is there a response that politely conveys this was a problem?Inc. - 13h -
U.S. businesses sue to block Trump tariffs, say trade deficits are not an emergency
The Trump administration's argument is undercut by its imposing tariffs on countries the U.S. does not have a trade deficit with, the plaintiffs say.CNBC - 1d -
Investors Seeking Safety Look to German Government Bonds
The country’s debt is in demand amid the chaos in financial markets spurred by whipsawing U.S. tariff policies.The New York Times - 4d -
Even after the selloff, U.S. stocks are still too pricey, says Citigroup, cutting them to neutral
Citigroup downgrades U.S. stocks to neutral, saying valuations are still too rich.MarketWatch - 1d -
After decades of pushing, stunts will get their own Oscar
The Oscars will finally honor stunt performers with a new award for achievement in stunt design, debuting at the 100th Academy Awards in 2028.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Bangladesh issues arrest warrant for British MP Tulip Siddiq
Lawyers acting for the ex-minister denied the charges, which they said were "politically motivated".BBC News - 2d -
Only 3% of fines on offshore companies for not declaring UK property collected
Transparency campaigners says failure to enforce penalties does not provide ‘strong deterrent’ against non-complianceFinancial Times - 1d -
Social Security Lists Thousands of Migrants as Dead to Prompt Them to ‘Self-Deport’
By placing migrants in Social Security’s “death master file,” the Trump administration is seeking to cut off their access to credit cards, bank accounts and other financial services.The New York Times - 4d -
Democratic lawmakers say they'll travel to El Salvador to push for Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release
Democratic lawmakers led by Sen. Chris Van Hollen say they are willing to go to El Salvador to seek the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who the Justice Department says it mistakenly deported there.NBC News - 12h -
We're treated like peasants, say tenants in fight over mouldy homes
Residents enlist health professionals and lawyers after suffering from mouldy and damp homes for years.BBC News - 1d -
Trump 'looking into' legality of deporting U.S. citizens to foreign prisons, White House says
The Trump administration has already deported hundreds of alleged members of a Venezuelan gang from the U.S. to El Salvador, where they are in prison.CNBC - 5h -
Trump pushes trade partners to buy more U.S. energy as a way to avoid higher tariffs
Trump says he wants to slash the U.S. trade deficit and achieve what he calls "energy dominance."CNBC - 4d -
Kim Kardashian will testify in a trial over a 2016 robbery that targeted her in Paris
Kim Kardashian's lawyer says the reality TV star will testify in person at an upcoming French trial over a 2016 heist in ParisABC News - 9h -
France Says It Will Expel 12 Algerian Officials
The move followed expulsions of French officials by Algeria after an Algerian official was accused of kidnapping an influencer who had been granted political asylum in France.The New York Times - 5h -
El Salvador's president says he will not return mistakenly deported man to U.S.
During a meeting with President Trump, El Salvador's President Bukule told reporters he will not "smuggle" Kilmar Abrego Garcia into the United States if he is unwanted. The Supreme Court had ...NBC News - 1d -
U.S. Military Removes Commander of Greenland Base
Although the military did not say why the colonel had been dismissed, it said it would not tolerate any subversion of President Trump’s agenda.The New York Times - 4d -
Palestinian Columbia activist detained by DHS at citizenship interview
A Columbia protest leader was taken into custody at a citizenship interview, his lawyers say, as the Trump administration pushes to deport fellow Columbia activist Mahoud Khalil.CBS News - 22h -
What soaring uncertainty means for the U.S. economy
As experts and business leaders say the lack of clarity around the tariffs is every bit as challenging as the levies themselves, data shows economic uncertainty is the highest it has been in years.NBC News - 1d -
‘It never happened – but the picture says it did’: 28 fake images that fooled the world
From the pope in a puffer to the Princess of Wales and family, baby Hitler to Mussolini on horseback, people have always manipulated photographs, whether for political power, image control – or ...The Guardian - 3d -
Former top health official criticizes RFK Jr. for downplaying measles deaths
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."CBS News - 2d -
Brazil's former President Bolsonaro hospitalized with abdominal pain
The political party of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro says the conservative leader has been hospitalized with abdominal pain while traveling in northeastern BrazilABC News - 4d -
Ecuador's incumbent president and a leftist lawyer again vie for the top job in a runoff election
A conservative young millionaire and a leftist lawyer are again the choices before Ecuadorians heading to the polls for the country’s second presidential runoff election in less than two yearsABC News - 2d -
The Digestible Politics of the Message Tee
Some elected officials and those in power are making use of a classic bit of fashion to deliver big ideas.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump Insists ‘Everybody’ Wants to Make a Trade Deal With the U.S.
The administration says foreign governments are racing to the United States to negotiate, but exactly which countries might strike a deal — and over what — remains unclear.The New York Times - 5d -
New York jury awards $1.68 billion to women who accused writer and director Toback of sexual abuse
Lawyers for 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse over a 35-year span say they have been awarded $1.68 billion from a New York juryABC News - 5d -
North Carolina flu-related deaths at all-time high
North Carolina has reported a record number of flu deaths this respiratory virus season, health officials said this week.NBC News - 3d -
Stunt Design Becomes a New Oscars Award Category
Movies that are released in 2027 will be the first ones eligible for the new category honoring the people who make some of the most audience-pleasing moments.The New York Times - 5d -
Russell escapes penalty for DRS breach, keeps P2
George Russell retained his second-place finish following a postrace investigation.ESPN - 1d -
Blue Origin’s First All-Female Spaceflight Stunt
Blue Origin’s all-female flight proves that women are now free to enjoy capitalism’s most extravagant spoils alongside rich men.The New York Times - 1d -
BlackRock's Larry Fink says U.S. is very close to a recession and may be in one now
The asset management executive spoke to CNBC about the state of the economy, which has been rattled by tariffs from the Trump administration.CNBC - 4d -
President of El Salvador says he won't return mistakenly deported man to U.S.
President Nayib Bukele told reporters he would not return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man the Justice Department said it mistakenly deported to El Salvador.NBC News - 1d -
El Salvador's Bukele says he won't return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to U.S.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said "of course I'm not going to do it" about returning Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man deported to an El Salvadoran prison.CBS News - 1d -
'Good chance' of UK-U.S. trade deal, JD Vance says, as Trump 'really loves' Britain
"I think there's a good chance that, yes, we'll come to a great agreement that's in the best interest of both countries," Vance said.CNBC - 10h -
Tariffs won’t boost U.S. manufacturing — tax cuts will, Johnson & Johnson CEO says
For medical-technology and pharmaceuticals manufacturing, “the most effective answer is not tariffs but tax policy,” Johnson & Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato said.MarketWatch - 6h -
Australian political leaders launch election campaigns focused on first-time homeowners
Australia’s rival political leaders offered competing policies to help Australians buy a home ahead of the nation’s first federal election in which younger voters will outnumber the long-dominant ...ABC News - 2d