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FM's backers say attacks on him racially driven
First Minister Vaughan Gething's supporters have claimed that attacks on him are racially driven.BBC News - Top stories -
Congressional Black Caucus: Public trust 'broken' after police killing of Roger Fortson
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) on Thursday called on the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to release its findings on the police shooting of Roger Fortson, a 23-year-old senior airman who died after a deputy shot him six times earlier ...The Hill - Politics -
Xi Jinping's strongman politics is China’s 'new normal'
Rather than go “back to the future” after Xi (who may yet rule for decades), China is unlikely to liberalize.The Hill - Politics - China -
2024 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes predictions, odds, horses, contenders: Surprising picks by horse racing insider
Beyer Speed Figure maker Bob Weir reveals his picks for Friday's Black-Eyed Susan Stakes 2024CBS Sports - Sports -
Toxic Political Culture Has Even Some Slovaks Calling Country ‘a Black Hole.’
Slovakia has long been dogged by criticism that it is prone to authoritarianism, but a frenzy of blame since an assassination attempt has heightened such concerns.The New York Times - World -
1 in 3 Black Americans says integration hasn't helped Black students: Survey
Seventy years after the landmark Supreme Court decision to end segregation in schools, a majority of Americans believe more should be done to racially integrate schools. A new Washington Post-Ipsos survey found that 86 percent of U.S. adults ...The Hill - Politics -
Man accused of shooting Slovak leader had "political motivation," official says
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was seriously wounded in an assassination attempt Wednesday.CBS News - World -
Fired coach says he was 'the wrong age and the wrong race'
Craig Kuligowski, who was facing a sexual harassment complaint at Toledo, said he was fired due to his age and his race. He's a 55-year-old white man.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Former McCain, Sinema backers to host fundraiser for Gallego
A group of moderates are set to raise money for Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) on Saturday as his Senate race against Kari Lake heats up, Gallego’s campaign confirmed to The Hill. Prominent donors to the late Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and outgoing ...The Hill - Politics -
Trump Backers Drowned Out by Hecklers as They Proclaim Support
A contingent of supporters of the former president came to speak across from the courthouse, but they were inaudible.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Louisiana house votes to criminalize abortion pills
The Louisiana House voted Tuesday to criminalize possession of mifepristone and misoprostol without a prescription. The two drugs are used to induce a medicated abortion. The unprecedented effort would be the first instance of a state declaring ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Oregon 3rd district Democratic primary: Live results
State Rep. Maxine Dexter and Susheela Jayapal, a former county commissioner endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), lead the pack of candidates in Oregon's 3rd district Democratic primary. Dexter has given Jayapal, the sister of Rep. Pramila ...The Hill - Politics - Oregon -
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Surge in threats against top congressional aides
Top congressional aides are subjected to threats of violence regularly. A survey conducted by the nonprofit Congressional Management Foundation reveals that a large majority are feeling "anxiety and fear" about the safety of working in their jobs. ...CBS News - Top stories -
Black astronauts say 90-year-old Ed Dwight's 1st trip to space was 'justice'
Following his historic first trip to space, 90-year-old Ed Dwight sat among three Black NASA astronauts who thanked him for pathing their way to orbit.ABC News - Top stories -
Slovak interior minister says that a ‘lone wolf’ who did not belong to political groups has been charged in shooting PM
Slovak interior minister says that a ‘lone wolf’ who did not belong to political groups has been charged in shooting PMABC News - World -
Slovakia's president says heads of all political parties will meet to seek 'calm' after shooting of prime minister
Slovakia's president says heads of all political parties will meet to seek 'calm' after shooting of prime ministerABC News - World -
The U.S. was set to move 11 detainees out of Guantanamo. Then politics got in the way, some officials say.
The Biden administration was set to move 11 detainees out of Guantanamo, but hit pause amid political concerns after Hamas attacked Israel, some officials say.NBC News - Top stories -
Taiwan's new president inherits a strong foreign policy position but political gridlock at home
He inherits a strong foreign policy position but political gridlock at home.ABC News - World -
Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jasmine Crockett’s Appearance-Based Insults Reflect an Ugly New Norm in Politics
A recent congressional meeting devolved into a back-and-forth that reflects a changing norm in politics — one that rarely makes anybody look good.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Samsung Electronics names new chief for semiconductor business as AI chip race heats up
The firm aims "to strengthen its competitiveness amid an uncertain global business environment," Samsung Electronics said.CNBC - Business -
Studio Ghibli takes a bow at Cannes with an honorary Palme d'Or
Studio Ghibli, the Japanese anime factory of surreal ecological wonders that has for 39 years spirited away moviegoers with tales of Totoros, magical jellyfish and floating castles, was celebrated Monday by the Cannes Film Festival with an ...ABC News - Entertainment -
Life-threatening flash flooding takes aim at parts of Texas and Louisiana
Relentless rounds of heavy rain have battered parts of Texas and Louisiana this spring, and another round is coming Thursday to many of the hard-hit areas.NBC News - Top stories -
California district to pay $360K to teacher fired for not following transgender policies
A California school district settled a 2023 lawsuit from a former teacher who refused to adhere to the district’s gender identity-related policies.NBC News - Top stories - California -
Supreme Court won't hear Maryland school district gender identity case
The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a bid backed by a conservative Christian legal group to challenge a Maryland school district’s policy against informing parents if their children identify as transgender or gender-nonconforming.NBC News - Top stories -
Louisiana passes bill to make abortion pills a controlled dangerous substance
Louisiana lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill that would add two medications commonly used to induce an abortion to the state’s list of controlled dangerous substances, making possession of the drugs without a valid prescription a crime ...NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Louisiana lawmakers advance bill to reclassify abortion drugs, worrying doctors
Louisiana lawmakers have advanced a bill that would reclassify two abortion-inducing drugs, making it a crime to possess without a prescriptionABC News - Health - Abortion -
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Vaughan Gething says Plaid Cymru ‘walked away from opportunity to deliver for Wales’ as it ends cooperation agreement - UK politics live
Plaid Cymru has ended its cooperation agreement with Welsh Labour government in the Senedd over concerns regarding donations to leader Vaughan Gething. The Daily Express and Daily Mail have both asked questions about the taxing of pensions. Jeremy ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Sunak says infected blood inquiry report marks a ‘day of shame for British state’ and offers ‘unequivocal apology’ – UK politics live
PM gives statement following report that found ‘subtle, pervasive and chilling’ cover-up by NHS and government. GB News has described the Ofcom ruling against it today (see 10.51am and 11.01am) as an “alarming development” that should “terrify” ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Raucous congressional hearing with 'fake eyelashes' comment sparks backlash
Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday said he is disappointed in the chaos and name-calling that happened during a raucous House Oversight Committee markup on Thursday night.ABC News - Top stories -
2024 Big Ten Championship Game: Ohio State-Oregon leads five most likely matchups for new 18-team title race
Breaking down the possible matchups for the Big Ten's new-look title race with 18 teams and no divisionsCBS Sports - Sports -
Tsai Ing-wen, the leader who brought Taiwan closer to the US, bows out
Taiwan’s first female president has presided over big social changes, but her main legacy is the cultivation of the island’s rising prominence on the world stage. Taiwan’s new president takes office as China says independence and peace ‘like water ...The Guardian - World -
New Caledonia 'under siege' from rioting, says capital's mayor
Hundreds of French gendarmes are trying to secure the road from Nouméa to the airport, officials say.BBC News - Top stories -
Hunter Biden says Fox News trying to 'dehumanize' him
Hunter Biden, the president's controversial son who has been a magnet for scandal and GOP scrutiny, says Fox News has taken things too far and tried to "dehumanize" him over his drug addiction. “I’m not saying my addiction is an excuse for my bad ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Dimon says JPMorgan will pick a new CEO within five years
One of Wall Street’s longest-serving leaders says search for his successor is under wayFinancial Times - Business -
New York man with ties to European royalty disappears in California, authorities say
Attilio Brillembourg, the stepfather of 43-year-old Princess Tatiana, a member of the non-reigning Greek royal family, disappeared from Malibu on Saturday, police said.NBC News - Top stories - New York -
Hogan in new ad says he'd codify Roe protections
GOP Maryland Senate candidate and former Gov. Larry Hogan (R-Md.) has launched a new advertisement in which he says he will codify Roe v. Wade, "so every woman can make her own choice." “As governor, I promised to uphold Maryland law on abortion, ...The Hill - Politics -
Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI used voice similar to hers for new tech
Actor Scarlett Johansson says she is shocked after OpenAI released a tool that uses a voice that's very similar to hers. Johansson said in a statement that the artificial intelligence company had reached out to her about using her voice for their ...CBS News - Top stories -
Is There an Alternative to the Little Black Dress?
Plenty of other garments can be used as the basis for simple, chic looks for a variety of occasions, our critic writes.The New York Times - Lifestyle