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Salman Rushdie says a Palestinian state formed today would be ‘Taliban-like’
Novelist, who teaches at New York University, says he finds it strange that progressive students currently ‘kind of support a fascist terrorist group’. Salman Rushdie has said that the formation of a Palestinian state “right now” would mean a ...The Guardian - World -
Collusion claims in US oil must reckon with record production
It should be no surprise that Texans are themselves capitalists firstFinancial Times - World -
How this man's killer got 79 blades delivered to his door
Omar Khan's murderer was able to buy dozens of blades from an online store. What went wrong?BBC News - Top stories -
Notable & Quotable: Rushdie on Campus Protests
‘Right now, if there was a Palestinian state, it would be run by Hamas, and that would make it a Taliban-like state, and it would be a client state of Iran.’The Wall Street Journal - World -
Reckonings for Assange, Trump — and the darkest chapter in NHS history
Also, ex-Post Office head Paula Vennells set to give evidence in the Horizon IT scandal inquiryFinancial Times - World - Donald Trump -
How A's pitcher Sears used pandemic to further his MLB career
JP Sears told Brodie Brazil on "All A's" how he furthered his MLB career during the COVID-19 pandemic.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Stellar Blade Dev Is Considering A PC Port And Sequel
Stellar Blade developer Shift Up is currently considering a PC port of the game, as well as a sequel.. According to a public offering filing on the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (translated by Gematsu), Shift Up mentions the potential of AAA ...GameSpot - Tech -
Paul Scheer shares stories from new memoir "Joyful Recollections of Trauma"
Comedian Paul Scheer shares stories from a new memoir "Joyful Recollections of Trauma."CBS News - Top stories -
Knife attack in China primary school leaves two dead
Police say the female suspect allegedly used a fruit knife in the attack which left 10 others hurt.BBC News - Top stories - China -
Teen murderer who bought 79 blades online named
The BBC is given legal permission to name Rayis Nibeel as the teenager who murdered Omar Khan.BBC News - Top stories -
WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange Can Appeal His Extradition to the US, British Court Says
Two judges in London have ruled that WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange can appeal his extradition to the US on freedom of speech grounds.Wired - Tech -
A Top OpenAI Executive Just Posted His Resignation on X. 1 Sentence Should Worry All of Us
It's always interesting to see which incentive wins.Inc. - Business -
French police say a man shot and killed outside a synagogue came at officers with a knife and a metal bar
French police say a man shot and killed outside a synagogue came at officers with a knife and a metal barABC News - World -
Saudi Arabia's King Salman, suffering from fever, joint pain, undergoes medical exams
Saudi Arabia’s 88-year-old King Salman has been diagnosed with a lung infection and will undergo treatment with antibiotics after falling ill with a fever and joint painABC News - World -
A Would-be Assassin Stirs Europe’s Violent Ghosts
Political violence and polarization stalk Europe today, with ominous echoes of the past.The New York Times - Top stories -
Slovak prime minister in stable, but serious condition after assassination attempt
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is still hospitalized after being shot multiple times Wednesday in what officials are calling an assassination attempt. A government minister says there was a clear political motivation for the shooting, but ...CBS News - Top stories -
Slovakia's prime minister in stable but 'very serious' condition after assassination attempt
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is expected to survive an assassination attempt following surgery, according to the country's deputy prime minister.CNBC - Business -
Prime minister of Slovakia recovering after he was shot in an assassination attempt
Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico is recovering after he was shot several times in an assassination attempt. The suspected gunman was detained at the scene.CBS News - World -
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Slovakia's "Lone Wolf" Assassination Attempt: How Polarization Is Spilling Over Into Violence
The attempted assassination of Prime Minister Robert Fico throws a light on the growing polarization and vicious fighting between Europe’s populist politicians and their critics, exacerbated by the war dragging on in UkraineThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Assassin’s Creed Shadows launches on November 15 with dual protagonists
Ubisoft has dropped the first trailer for Assassin's Creed Shadows, set in feudal Japan and starring two protagonists: Yasuke and Naoe.VentureBeat - Tech -
Slovak authorities charge 'lone wolf' with assassination attempt on the prime minister
Slovak authorities charged a man with attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Robert Fico, saying he acted alone in a politically motivated attack that left the longtime leader in serious but stable conditionABC News - World -
Leap Into The Lore Of Assassin's Creed Ahead Of Shadows With These Discounted Books
If the full reveal of Assassin's Creed Shadows has you excited for the next entry in Ubisoft's long-running stealth-action series, several cool books focused on the Assassin's Creed universe are on sale for solid prices at Amazon.. The Making of ...GameSpot - Tech -
Slovakia Prime Minister Undergoes Further Surgery After Assassination Attempt
The authorities have released few details about the assassination attempt on Robert Fico, including the plan for leading the country in his absence. But they partially named the suspect for the first time.The New York Times - World -
Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ protagonists are perfect and here’s why | Kaser Focus
Ubisoft has revealed its new game, Assassin's Creed: Shadows, and Rachel Kaser is fascinated by the dual protagonists.VentureBeat - Tech -
Slovak PM still in serious condition after assassination attempt
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, 59, was attacked as he greeted supporters following a government meeting Wednesday in the former coal mining town of Handlova.CBS News - Top stories -
Assassin's Creed director: The right time to take series to Japan
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is a long-awaited pivot for the franchise into the country’s feudal 16th Century.BBC News - Top stories - Japan -
Slovak PM's condition remains serious but prognosis positive after assassination bid
Slovakia’s defense minister says the country's populist prime minister, Robert Fico, remains in serious condition but now has a positive prognosis, four days after he was shot multiple times in an assassination attempt that sent shockwaves across ...ABC News - World -
Slovaks debate if Fico will seek vengeance after assassination attempt
Prime minister may try to stifle critics and further emulate Hungary’s Viktor Orbán when he recoversFinancial Times - Business -
Condition of Slovakia's prime minister improves following an assassination attempt
Slovak populist Prime Minister Robert Fico’s condition is improving following an assassination attempt last week that shocked the European Union nation deeply polarized over his policiesABC News - Top stories -
Assassin's Creed Shadows: Release Date, Gameplay, And Everything We Know
Japan has been a dream destination for Assassin's Creed fans, and at long last, Ubisoft is booking a trip to the east in Assassin's Creed Shadows. Originally revealed under the working title of Codename Red, Assassin's Creed Shadows sticks to the ...GameSpot - Tech -
Shaken by the Fico assassination attempt, the EU wonders if June elections can be free of violence
In an increasingly vitriolic political climate, the last thing needed in the runup to the June European Union elections was an assassination attempt on one of the bloc’s most controversial figuresABC News - World -
Suspect to remain behind bars after failed assassination attempt on Slovak prime minister
The man accused of attempting to assassinate Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has been ordered to remain behind bars, officials said. The Specialized Criminal Court in Slovakia ordered the suspect to be detained after prosecutors said they were ...The Hill - Politics -
A court in Slovakia says a suspect charged with attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Fico will remain in detention
A court in Slovakia says a suspect charged with attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Fico will remain in detentionABC News - World -
Rematch or retire? Fury on his future
Tyson Fury discusses his future after losing the world heavyweight unification bout with Oleksandr Usyk.BBC News - Top stories -
GOP lawmaker on Feds, UFOs: 'Give us the information. Let us decide'
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) is calling on federal government leaders to declassify all documents related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), arguing federal agencies must be transparent if they are going to be funding millions of dollars. ...The Hill - Politics -
Police departments sell their used guns
Firearms sold by law enforcement have turned up at crime scenes thousands of times in recent years, a CBS News Investigation found.CBS News - Top stories -
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US readies more aid for Gaza
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US military anchors pier to Gaza beach Officials are expected to begin the delivery of around 500 tons of ...The Hill - Politics -
RFK Jr. Is Priming His Audience for Election Denialism
Robert F. Kennedy’s campaign—and his life’s work—have laid the groundwork for supporters to blame his inevitable loss on an elite conspiracy.Wired - Tech