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World - The Guardian
Argentina’s Javier Milei accused of plagiarising UN speech from West Wing
Populist leader alleged to have ‘copied word for word’ a monologue by TV show’s fictional president Jed Bartlet. Argentina’s rightwing populist president, Javier Milei, has been accused of ...2 days ago - Argentina -
Top stories - CBS News
Supreme Court takes up gun-makers' bid to end Mexican government's lawsuit
The Supreme Court said it will consider a bid by U.S. gun-makers to end a lawsuit from the Mexican government seeking to hold them liable for violence committed by drug cartels.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Breaking down the verdict in the Tyre Nichols case
A jury on Thursday delivered a mixed verdict for the three former police officers in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. All of them were convicted of witness tampering related to the cover-up, but ...2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Great Britain end 60-year wait for America's Cup spot
Great Britain will compete for the America's Cup for the first time in 60 years after beating Italy in a qualifying event.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - CBS News
India's government formally opposes bid to criminalize marital rape
India's government is urging the Supreme Court to reject efforts to update a 160-year-old rape law, arguing it could disrupt "the institution of marriage."2 days ago - India -
Politics - The Hill
Meet Spot, the LAPD's new crimefighting robot dog
The futuristic four-legged machine, which boasts the size and agility of a 70-pound golden retriever, has been met with both fascination and concern.2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Harris campaigns with Liz Cheney in a bid to win over Republicans skeptical of Trump
Cheney and Harris took the stage in Ripon, Wisconsin, a city known as "the birthplace of the Republican Party."2 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
In Gaza, we have one question for the rest of the world: aren’t we human, just like you? | A voice from Gaza
Every night we huddle together and pray our building doesn’t collapse over us. Who will stop this war – and give us a future?. The writer is a 24-year-old woman who has lived in Gaza all her ...2 days ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Nightmares of a Chinese Invasion Inspire Taboo-Breaking Entertainment in Taiwan
Through TV, books and a board game, the island’s entertainment industry is embracing a topic it avoided for decades.2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Pension tax breaks: what’s in the Budget firing line?
Analysts lay out the range of options at the chancellor’s disposal as Starmer warns of ‘decisions’ on the horizon2 days ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
A Welcome Break on ‘One of the Hardest Days’ of Her Life
Mary Kathryn Burke was ready for a drink after her mother was admitted to the hospital. Jonathan King messaged her at the right time.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Melania Trump is latest Republican First Lady to back abortion
Her apparent support of abortion access puts her at odds with her husband, who has taken credit for helping to overturn Roe v Wade.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - The New York Times
Senators Urge Justice Dept. to Hold Boeing Executives Accountable for Safety
In a letter, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal criticized the Justice Department after continued episodes with the company’s planes.2 days ago -
Health - ABC News
Two California dairy workers were infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US
Two dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu, the 15th and 16th human cases detected in the U.S. this year2 days ago - California -
Politics - NBC News
Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights
Former First Lady Melania Trump says she supports the right to abortion, disagreeing with former President Donald Trump, who says the issue should be left to the states. NBC News' Garrett Haake ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Melania Trump defends abortion rights in new video
The three justices former President Donald Trump appointed to the Supreme Court played a major role in overturning Roe v. Wade. Nevertheless, former first lady Melania Trump expressed her support ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Jones details big changes that led to potential Kings roster spot
Mason Jones details the changes he made on and off the court that put him in position to compete for a Sacramento Kings roster spot.2 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Ranking NFL teams with winning records entering Week 5: Chiefs take top position, Steelers in last spot
Here's where the NFL's best teams stand after four weeks2 days ago - NFL -
Top stories - NBC News
Texas man could be first to be executed in case of 'shaken baby' death
Robert Roberson is set to die this month in what would be the nation's first execution for "shaken baby syndrome," a scrutinized diagnosis that has been successfully challenged in some criminal cases.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Melania Trump makes abortion rights push
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story Melania Trump makes abortion rights push Former first lady Melania Trump rocked the political ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - Inc.
Student Loan Forgiveness Gets a Major Break from Federal Judge
U.S. District Judge J. Randal Hall ruled that Georgia failed to show it would be harmed by student loan forgiveness.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Van Jones: Melania Trump breaking with GOP on abortion 'bizarre'
CNN political commentator Van Jones in an interview Thursday called a video from former first lady Melania Trump in which she appears to take a stance in favor of abortion rights "bizarre." "This ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
NOFX aren't breaking up, they're retiring — and it's probably for the best for everyone involved
Singer Fat Mike Burkett says it is time for the band to call it quits, but not before playing three final L.A.-area shows this weekend.2 days ago -
Tech - Wired
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Breaks Out of Its Box—and Onto a Canvas
ChatGPT’s new canvas interface can suggest improvements to writing and code as well as make in-line changes.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Toddler's murder 'devoid of humanity', court told
Ali Jayden Doyle was killed by her mother's on-off boyfriend at a house in Dungannon.2 days ago -
Tech - ABC News
World ski body and UN weather agency team up to help winter sports plan for climate change
Winter sports are facing a long-time crisis because of climate change and the International Ski and Snowboard Federation has teamed up with the United Nations weather agency2 days ago - Climate -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Helene relief funding up in the air with Congress in break
Federal relief funds for recovery from Helene are in limbo with Congress still in recess. President Biden is pushing for lawmakers to regroup soon as many in the Southeast struggle without power ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Palestinians’ approval of US leadership at record low: Gallup
The approval rating in Palestine of U.S. leaders has dropped to a record low, a new survey found. Just 5 percent of Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem approve of U.S. leadership, the ...3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
How remigration became a buzzword for global far right
Electoral success of parties in Germany and Austria backing mass deportation linked to the term’s growing use by mainstream politicians, say experts. They poured on to streets across Germany in the ...3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Wildfires are burning through humanity’s carbon budget, study shows
Forests around world being changed from carbon sinks into carbon sources, making it harder to slow global heating. Wildfires are burning through the carbon budget that humans have allocated ...3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Leaders: Is Your Desire to Be Right Holding You Back?
How needing to be right can damage relationships, stifle growth, and slow progress.3 days ago -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
AI to Have Human-Level Abilities in a Few Years, SoftBank CEO Says
Masayoshi Son reiterated his bullish forecasts for artificial intelligence in a speech that stressed advances made by OpenAI.3 days ago - Artificial Intelligence