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Lawmakers Make End Run Around Speaker Johnson on Disaster Bill
A successful bipartisan effort to force a vote on disaster relief is just the latest example of how procedural norms have been upended in the House.The New York Times - Top stories -
DeSantis signs bill removing climate change considerations from Florida law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed legislation Wednesday removing the requirement for the state to consider climate change in crafting energy policy and excises nearly all references to climate change in Florida law. The law, which passed the ...The Hill - Politics - Florida -
Ron DeSantis signs bill scrubbing ‘climate change’ from Florida state laws
State, which just had its hottest year since 1895, will ban offshore wind power, boost natural gas and reduce gas pipeline rules. Climate change will be a lesser priority in Florida and largely disappear from state statutes under legislation ...The Guardian - World - Florida -
Lord of the Manor | 60 Minutes Archive
In 1999, Steve Kroft profiled Robert Gardiner, an 88-year-old aristocrat in the Hamptons, who was one of the most eccentric people ever to appear on 60 Minutes. In 2011, producer Frank Devine described why the story was one of his favorites.CBS News - Top stories -
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 -
Megalopolis review – Coppola’s passion project is megabloated and megaboring
Cannes film festivalFrancis Ford Coppola’s question – can the US empire last forever? – may be valid but flashes of humour cannot rescue this conspiracy thriller from awful acting and dull effects. Everyone who loves cinema owes Francis Ford ...The Guardian - World -
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 -
Melinda French Gates, the philanthropist pursuing her own passions
The ex-wife of the Microsoft founder has become one of the most influential figures in global givingFinancial Times - Business - France -
Jürgen Klopp brought not only victories but a fan’s passion for the game | Kenan Malik
The Liverpool manager, who bows out today after nine years, knew football was ‘the most important of least important things’. . ‘It’s not so important what people think when you come in,” Jürgen Klopp observed on being unveiled as Liverpool ...The Guardian - World -
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The gonzo trans Mexican drug lord musical 'Emilia Perez' lights up Cannes
On paper, Jacques Audiard’s buzzed-about Cannes Film Festival entry “Emilia Perez” would not seem anything like a good idea for a movieABC News - Entertainment -
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 -
I’m passionate about the future of Glasgow School of Art’s glorious Mackintosh building, not just its past | Rowan Moore
My call for action to rebuild isn’t ‘sentimental’, it’s an appreciation of brilliant design. My call last week for a more vigorous approach to restoring the Mackintosh building at the Glasgow School of Art received an almost entirely positive ...The Guardian - World -
How are universal credit rules changing?
People claiming universal credit and working under 18 hours a week will have to look for more work.BBC News - Top stories -
RFK Jr. running mate donating $8M to campaign
Independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr.’s running mate has boosted the duo’s war chest once again, donating $8 million to the campaign to bolster ballot access in the lead-up to November. Attorney Nicole Shanahan, whom Kennedy ...The Hill - Politics -
Is the move to electric cars running out of power?
There has been an unexpected slowdown in sales of electric cars. Could this be more than a blip?BBC News - Top stories -
How Rich Candidates Burned Cash on Running for Office
It is a time-honored tradition in U.S. politics: wealthy people burning through their fortunes to ultimately lose an election.The New York Times - Top stories -
Who are the candidates vying to be Trump’s running mate?
A band of rising Maga stars are seeking to join the former president’s ticketFinancial Times - Business -
To Run the World — Moscow’s quest for power and parity with the US
Sergey Radchenko’s cold war history links Putin to Kremlin predecessors leading a Russia driven by empire, not ideologyFinancial Times - Business -
Brunson, nursing broken hand, laments end of run
Jalen Brunson, who wasn't able to finish Game 7 because of a fractured left hand, said he does not view the Knicks' season as a success because it didn't end with a championship.ESPN - Sports -
Will Trump Run for President as a Felon in the 2024 Election?
The ruling in the trial of the former president and presumptive Republican nominee, which could come next week, could be a deciding factor in a tight race.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Howard Dean won't run for Vermont governor
Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean (D) dashed speculation about another gubernatorial run Monday, deciding against a bid to challenge Republican Gov. Phil Scott. “In theory, this is a winnable race. But I’ve been in state and national politics for a ...The Hill - Politics -
There's a Right Way and a Wrong Way to Run an Internship Program
Interns provide fresh perspective, a talent pipeline, and of course, an extra set of hands. What are you providing in return?Inc. - Business -
The Oilers' playoff run continues to the conference finals
The superstars showed up for Edmonton -- but it wasn't all Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.ESPN - Sports -
Energy bills predicted to fall by 7% in July
If the forecast proves correct, it would mean a typical annual bill could be £500 lower than last summer.BBC News - Top stories - Energy -
Schumer Announces Senate Will Vote Again on Border Bill
The bipartisan border enforcement compromise, blocked by Republicans in February, is all but certain to be thwarted again. Democrats aim to tag the G.O.P. as the culprit in its failure.The New York Times - Top stories - Senate -
Colorado governor signs sweeping AI regulation bill
Colorado will require developers of artificial intelligence (AI) to avoid discrimination in high-risk systems as part of a bill signed into law Friday by Gov. Jared Polis (D). The first-in-the-nation law adds requirements for developers of ...The Hill - Politics -
Senate Republicans introduce bill to protect IVF access
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.CBS News - Politics - Republican Party -
Schumer says he'll reintroduce bipartisan border bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he will reintroduce the bipartisan border bill that Republicans previously blocked. House Republicans say the bill would be dead on arrival if sent to them.NBC News - Politics -
Biden speaks with Johnson and McConnell to push for border bill
President Biden on Monday talked with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as the White House pushes for a vote on a bipartisan border security bill in the Senate. The White House in a statement said ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Rookie Wenceel Pérez hits three-run triple in six-run 7th as Tigers beat Diamondbacks 8-3
Wenceel Pérez hit a three-run triple to break open a close game and Jack Flaherty picked up his first victory of the season as the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3ABC News - Sports - MLB -
Radical change looms for Japanese legal sector
Advisers are braced for more domestic businesses to become targets for unsolicited takeoversFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Thunderstorms, Wind and Climate Change: Here’s What to Know
Scientists say storms like those that battered Houston could become more intense as the planet warms, though pinning down trends is still challenging.The New York Times - World - Climate -
'Up there with Shankly' - How Klopp changed Liverpool
Football Focus' Dion Dublin and Shay Given, are joined by Redmen TV's Paul Machin to discuss the legacy Jurgen Klopp leaves ahead of his final game as Liverpool manager this weekend.BBC News - Top stories -
Xavi on Barça exit reports: 'Nothing has changed'
Barcelona head coach Xavi has insisted that he retains the club's trust despite the debate about his future beyond this summer re-opening this week.ESPN - Sports -
One Japanese Word Changed the Course of Her Career
Devin Halbal had amassed hundreds of thousands of TikTok followers with her inspirational videos. Then she went to Asia.The New York Times - Lifestyle - Japan -
Mets' Diaz open to change in role amid struggles
Struggling star Edwin Díaz is open to a change in role -- even if it means losing his job as the closer -- in an effort to help the slumping Mets.ESPN - Sports - US Open -
Two shots that changed everything for Xander Schauffele
The 30-year-old Schauffele finally broke through for his first major championship, but he had to earn it with a pair of clutch shots on the final hole at Valhalla.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Unity for Humanity awards grants to drive social change
Unity, the maker of the Unity game engine, announced 2024 Unity for Humanity grant winners and honorees, all of whom will receive bespoke awards from a pool of $500,000. Judged based on the vision, impact, inclusion, and viability of their ...VentureBeat - Tech -
Apple has a chance to change investors’ minds
Apple’s hardware events are usually most exciting to investors. But this time, Wall Street is highly anticipating the company’s annual software preview.MarketWatch - Business - Apple