No matter how bad the Rwanda bill is, a bunch of unelected peers shouldn’t decide its fate | Simon Jenkins
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For a bird’s eye view of British conservatism, look at sport. No wonder VAR in football is in trouble | Simon Jenkins
Once we create rules and customs, it’s a devil’s job to change them. The debate about video refereeing will be a mighty test. There is one test of a true radical. It is not a quest for revolution in politics, philosophy, art or religion. The ...The Guardian - World -
Julian Assange has paid a heavy price for his leaks – the US should let him go home | Simon Jenkins
From Joe Biden’s point of view, returning the WikiLeaks founder to Australia and consigning him to history may be the wisest move. The Julian Assange farce has run its time. He should be left to return to his homeland of Australia. Yet another ...The Guardian - World -
Austrian leader lauds UK's efforts on migration and cites its plan for deportations to Rwanda
Austria’s leader has praised Britain as a “pioneer” in outsourcing asylum proceedings to places outside Europe, citing a U.K. bill to deport migrants to RwandaABC News - World -
Britain will face defense challenges no matter who wins its upcoming election
Regardless of which party forms the next British government, it will find that actually restoring the country’s defense posture will take more than promises made during the election season.The Hill - Politics - United Kingdom -
Affluent consumers are creating a ‘bubble’ at Walmart, warns retailer’s former U.S. CEO Bill Simon
Walmart may just be a pit stop for high-income consumers.CNBC - Business -
Europe Wants to Build a Stronger Defense Industry, but Can’t Decide How
Conflicting political visions, competitive jockeying and American dominance stand in the way of a more coordinated and efficient military machine.The New York Times - Top stories -
Member of Taiwan’s parliament steals bill to prevent its passage
Members of the Taiwanese legislature clashed in a chaotic brawl this week, resulting in members being tackled and hit, after a member attempted to steal a bill to prevent it from being passed. Lawmakers were seen leaping over tables and pulling ...The Hill - Politics -
How the 'B Movie' Got Its Name
‘King of the Bs’ Roger Corman objected to that label for his low-budget films, but they carried on a tradition from the early days of cinemaThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Measurement matters
Real rentals, fast food and awkward adjustments in an inflation index near youFinancial Times - World -
No matter how I tried, I couldn’t get my stepchildren to accept me. So I stopped | Lucretia Grindle Lutyens
Being left out of family events, sending gifts that went unacknowledged – I took it all so personally, until I realised it wasn’t my problem. I was older when I married – 38. Well, it seemed like “older” then. I had never particularly wanted kids. ...The Guardian - World -
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 -
How can West Ham take points off Manchester City? Hammers' set pieces could decide Premier League title
It might be a long shot, but with the title on the line Pep Guardiola can't take the London side for grantedCBS Sports - Sports - Premier League -
Simone Biles Is Doing Simone Biles Things Again
The gymnastics star has brought back her most eye-poppingly difficult twisting skill—one that she hasn’t attempted in competition since her roller coaster Olympics in 2021.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Rwanda denies entry to senior human rights researcher
Human Rights Watch says Clementine De Montjoye’s case raises fresh questions about UK’s asylum seeker scheme. The Rwandan government has barred a senior human rights researcher from entering the country, prompting accusations that officials are ...The Guardian - World -
How Zola's Co-founder Led the Startup During Its Earliest Days
Shan-Lyn Ma focused on what was right in front of her, rather than the long term.Inc. - Business -
How did the NFL do with its matchups for Amazon, ESPN+, Netflix and Peacock?
The NFL can't make all of their network and streaming partners happy.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
How Fico’s attack forced the EU to confront its political vitriol
Also in this newsletter: concrete solutions to marry industry and climateFinancial Times - World - European Union -
How China is using AI news anchors to deliver its propaganda
News avatars are proliferating on social media and experts say they will spread as the technology becomes more accessible. The news presenter has a deeply uncanny air as he delivers a partisan and pejorative message in Mandarin: Taiwan’s outgoing ...The Guardian - World - China -
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Tennis champ and frustrated Floridian Coco Gauff urges her peers to vote
As American tennis champion Coco Gauff prepares for the Paris Olympics, she urges other young people to vote this election.NBC News - Top stories -
For Kendrick and Drake, Family Matters
A rap battle got personal — and that was the point.The New York Times - Top stories -
Trump aides plot deportation effort inspired by UK Rwanda plan – report
Wall Street Journal notes that British example may not be a good one, as ‘plan hasn’t gone into effect yet ‘amid legal challenges’. Aides to Donald Trump working to transform US immigration policy should he return to power are pursuing goals ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
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Texas Family Finally Learns Fate of Man Held in Syria
Majd Kamalmaz disappeared in Syria in early 2017. American officials recently disclosed to his family that they had intelligence indicating that he was dead.The New York Times - Top stories - Syria -
‘Shouldn’t we be proud?’: new Stalin statues symbolise Georgia’s battle to control the past as well as the present
Trend is being linked to Kremlin-inspired ‘foreign influence’ bill that has led to huge street protests. . Vasil Berdzenishvili, 47, was happy to take a moment out from washing his car to talk about Joseph Stalin. He looked across at the bronze ...The Guardian - World -
It Matters Where Your Coffee Is Farmed
It is our responsibility to support smallholders as they adapt to a changing climate.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Who might join Simone Biles on Team USA?
The gymnastics G.O.A.T Simone Biles earned the highest overall score at the U.S. Classic and was the top scorer in the floor exercise with her performance to Taylor Swift's "...Ready For It?"CBS News - Top stories -
Arizona man learns his fate 7 years after wife was buried alive
"Sandra was kidnapped from her home while her children slept nearby, bound in packing tape, driven to a remote location and buried alive," prosecutors said.CBS News - Top stories -
This Pride Month, Companies Must Decide: Are They Truly Committed?
Despite the recent DEI backlash, many companies are moving forward with Pride Month celebrations. Here are three tips for honoring the occasion.Inc. - Business -
Ten games that decided the Premier League title
This season's Premier League was clinched by Manchester City on the final day, but what were the key games that decided that outcome?BBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
Stars, schemes and stats that will decide surprising conference finals
After two thrilling rounds, Celtics-Pacers begins Tuesday while Wolves-Mavs tips on Wednesday.ESPN - Sports -
Suit: Bad Bunny's agency hit with 'death penalty'
Rimas Sports, the agency founded by recording artist Bad Bunny, is accusing the Major League Baseball Players Association of "placing a death penalty" on the agency, according to a federal lawsuit the company filed Thursday.ESPN - Sports -
Tyson Fury: The good, the bad, the ugly, the undisputed?
Over a 16-year professional career, Tyson Fury has risen from small shows and low expectations to a shot at becoming undisputed world champion.BBC News - Top stories -
Leclerc fastest as Verstappen has 'bad day'
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc sets the pace in both Friday practice sessions at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.BBC News - Top stories -
Simone Biles is stepping into the Olympic spotlight again. She is better prepared for the pressure
Gymnastics star Simone Biles says she is better equipped to handle the challenges that await as she prepares for a third OlympicsABC News - Sports -
Gabby Douglas falters, Simone Biles shines at Olympic qualifying event
Simone Biles and Gabby Douglas are attempting to secure their ticket to the Summer Olympic Games in Paris.CBS News - Top stories -
Simone Biles back in action with new floor routine at U.S. Classic
The legendary Simone Biles is back in action as she competes to make it to her third Olympics. The most decorated gymnast in history wowed the crowd at the U.S. Classic this weekend with a new floor routine that featured Taylor Swift's hit song ...CBS News - Top stories -
Simon Kinberg In Talks To Produce New Star Trek Movies
Simon Kinberg, the screenwriter, producer, and director behind the latter years of 20th Century Fox's X-Men movies, is in negotiations to join the Star Trek franchise and produce the next movie on the big screen. However, Kinberg is not expected ...GameSpot - Tech -
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Texas pardons man who shot Black Lives Matter protester
Daniel Perry shot an armed protester in Austin during a protest in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.BBC News - Top stories