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Hurricane Katrina victim identified nearly 2 decades after deadly storm
Forensic tests allowed Mississippi authorities to identify the remains of a woman killed almost two decades ago in Hurricane Katrina.CBS News - Top stories -
Cargo ship to be refloated nearly two months after Baltimore bridge collapse
A major operation is underway to refloat the Dali cargo ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge and move it away from the wreckage site. The ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge nearly two months ago.CBS News - Top stories -
Tuchel confirms he will step down as Bayern boss
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season following reports he was open to staying as manager.ESPN - Sports -
Didi co-founder steps down as president
Jean Liu had lowered her profile after Beijing crackdownFinancial Times - World -
Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein Steps Down
The crypto asset manager is battling an investor exodus from its flagship bitcoin fund.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A 3-step Approach to Fostering More Effective Leaders
How to use the empowerment feedback loop all year long.Inc. - Business -
Families 'let down' over decades on infected blood -Shapps
Labour's Wes Streeting says "all parties" will take some "very heavy criticism" on the infected blood report.BBC News - Top stories -
Rude awakening? Normal transition? The story of Caitlin Clark's up-and-down first week as a pro
Three games. Three losses. Fifty-one points. Twenty-one turnovers. Caitlin Clark's WNBA journey so far has had its ups and downs.ESPN - Sports -
After almost a decade of Trump, America is tired. And scared.
Even though Trump left office, he didn't leave the spotlight.The Hill - Politics -
WNBA Power Rankings: Lynx up, Fever down in Week 1
Las Vegas, New York and Connecticut continue to dominate the top of the rankings. But Minnesota, the only other unbeaten team, is right behind them.ESPN - Sports - WNBA -
Take these two simple steps to get wealthier, says finance guru Dan Solin
‘Wealthier’ offers a deceptively simple way to avoid meme-stock distractions and other investing mistakesMarketWatch - Business -
Tom McMillen, head of the FBS athletic directors' organization LEAD1, announces he's stepping down
The head of the association representing athletic directors of Football Bowl Subdivision schools is stepping down this fall after more than eight years as president and CEOABC News - Sports -
New York Community Bank COO Julie-Ann Signorille-Browne is stepping down
Browne’s departure follows a slate of recent executive exits at NYCB.MarketWatch - Business - New York -
Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein steps down as firm’s bitcoin ETF bleeds assets
Grayscale Investments has named a new chief executive as Michael Sonnenshein stepped down after helping to pave the way for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds that are now posing hot competition for the firm.MarketWatch - Business - Crypto -
The White House says FDIC chairman to step down following report on agency's 'toxic culture'
The chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will step down from his post once a successor is appointedABC News - Top stories -
USC paid nearly $20 million in Lincoln Riley's first season after poaching coach from Oklahoma, per report
The Trojans paid a king's ransom for the splash hireCBS Sports - Sports -
Dali set to be refloated Monday, nearly 8 weeks after Key Bridge collapse. Here's how
Dali, the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore before its collapse, is set to be refloated Monday after nine weeks of salvage efforts requiring the use of giant floating cranes and explosives.CBS News - Top stories -
Haiti's main international airport reopens nearly three months after gang violence forced it closed
Haiti’s main international airport reopened Monday for the first time in nearly three months after relentless gang violence forced authorities to close it to all traffic in early March.NBC News - Top stories -
I invented a pedal-powered home office. Now I exercise – and save energy – at my desk
Read more from the DIY Climate Changers, a new series on everyday people’s creative solutions to the climate crisis. Jim Gregory, 59, loves to cycle. More than a decade before the work-from-home revolution, the Iowa business owner was grappling ...The Guardian - World -
With Two "Very Ambitious" Games In The Works, Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Opens New Office
Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios has announced the opening of its newest studio. Located in Poland, the company's seventh studio worldwide--Larian Studios Warsaw--will assist in the development of the company's upcoming unannounced games.. ...GameSpot - Tech -
5 steps colleges should take after the Palestine protests
What should campus leaders do? Is there a better course than dithering, kowtowing, and then issuing panicked calls to local police?The Hill - Politics -
Is OpenAI’s superalignment team dead in the water after two key departures?
We've reached out to OpenAI contacts to ask about what will become of the superalignment team and will update when we hear back.VentureBeat - Tech -
Thousands without power after deadly storms strike Texas
Powerful wind and rain slammed the southeastern part of Texas for the second time this month. At least four people were killed in the storm and more than 800,000 customers are still without power.CBS News - Top stories -
Two dead and five missing after boat collision near Budapest
Hungarian police called to scene of accident on shore of the River Danube near Verőce. Hungarian police say two people have died and five are missing following a boat collision on the Danube.. Hungarian police received a report late on Saturday ...The Guardian - World -
After Raisi's Death, Iran Wrestles With Two Succession Challenges
Ebrahim Raisi’s death has dealt a blow to the country’s politics, raising questions regarding the succession of not just the presidency, but also the most powerful position in the country.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
After Raisi’s Death, Hard-Liners Are Expected to Keep Grip on Power
The death in a helicopter crash of Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, disrupts a careful effort at a smooth transition to a new supreme leader to replace the aging Ali Khamenei.The New York Times - World -
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Iran declares five days of mourning for president
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kamenei offered condolences after the deaths of the president and foreign minister.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
What can and can’t be learnt from Singapore
The island’s ultimate strength has been a lack of dogmaFinancial Times - World -
AstraZeneca Plans $1.5 Billion Manufacturing Facility In Singapore
The Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical giant plans to build a $1.5 billion manufacturing facility in Singapore to boost its global supply of cancer-killing treatments.The Wall Street Journal - World -
AstraZeneca to build $1.5bn manufacturing site in Singapore
Anglo-Swedish drugmaker to produce targeted chemotherapy drug at facilityFinancial Times - World -
Iran Moves to Project Stability After President Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash
The ayatollah announced five days of mourning for the president and foreign minister who died when their helicopter plunged into a mountainous region. Some Iranians celebrated the deaths.The New York Times - World - Iran -
Golf star Scheffler plays hours after being charged with police officer assault
World number one Scottie Scheffler is charged with assaulting a police officer hours before his second round at the US PGA Championship.BBC News - Top stories -
Home Office in threat to deport disabled man to Nigeria after 38 years in UK
Anthony Olubunmi George, 61, has been refused leave to remain despite living most of his adult life in Britain. A disabled man who has lived in the UK for 38 years has been threatened with removal from the UK by the Home Office.. Anthony Olubunmi ...The Guardian - World -
Mayor defends NYPD response after officers seen punching pro-Palestinian protesters
New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended the police department’s response to a pro-Palestinian street demonstration in Brooklyn over the weekend, calling video of officers repeatedly punching men lying prone on the ground an “isolated incident.”ABC News - Top stories -
7 dead in Houston area after storms and 100-mph winds; power outages and rising temperatures fuel new fears
Seven people have died in Houston and the surrounding county after severe weather ripped down power lines and trees and toppled brick walls, officials said Friday.NBC News - Top stories -
Dallas Stars into their 2nd West final in a row after knocking out last two Cup champions
The Dallas Stars finally get a little bit of a breather after avoiding another Game 7 on the way to their second Western Conference Final in a rowABC News - Sports -
Houston distributes water as more than 300,000 remain without power after devastating storms
The city of Houston on Saturday opened new distribution centers to give out water as thousands of customers remained without power following severe storms blamed in the deaths of seven people in the region.NBC News - Top stories -
What do Biden's tariffs mean for the energy transition?
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story New tariffs could slow climate tech adoption As the Biden administration slaps new import tariffs on a range of metals and ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Upside-down US flag reportedly hung outside Samuel Alito’s home days after Capitol attack
Incident casts doubt on supreme court justice’s impartiality in upcoming cases as inverted flag is associated with Trump’s stolen election claims. An upside-down American flag was reportedly spotted flying outside the home of the conservative US ...The Guardian - World