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Johnson slams Biden's ‘senior moment’ on Israel aid
“I hope — I believe he's off-script,” the speaker said about the decision to withhold weapons.Politico - Politics - Joe Biden -
Japan, US move ahead in co-developing hypersonic weapons interceptor
Japan and the United States have signed an arrangement to jointly develop a new type of missile defense system as the allies seek to defend against the growing threat of hypersonic weaponsABC News - World -
Volodymyr Zelenskyy cancels foreign visits amid Russian offensive
Ukraine president’s decision to stay in Kyiv indicates growing concern over Moscow’s actions in Kharkiv regionFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
U.S. military begins moving pieces of offshore pier to provide aid to Gaza
The U.S. began moving pieces of the military pier toward Gaza on Wednesday, and it's expected to be operational in days.CBS News - Politics -
Georgia's parliament passes controversial "foreign agent" law
Tens of thousands of people gathered in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi to protest the law's passage.CBS News - World -
2024 NBA playoffs bracket, schedule, scores, results: Celtics oust Cavs, advance to Eastern Conference finals
The Celtics became the first team to punch their ticket to the final four of the NBA playoffsCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
House kills motion to vacate Johnson from speakership
The House on Wednesday rejected an effort by GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to oust Speaker Mike Johnson.CNN - Top stories -
The US Election Threats Are Clear. What to Do About Them Is Anything But
A Senate Intelligence Committee hearing today saw broad agreement on how AI and other threats loom ahead of the US election—and uncertainty about how to respond.Wired - Tech -
Italian anti-fascist activist jailed in Hungary to be moved to house arrest in Budapest
A Hungarian court of appeal has upheld a request from an Italian anti-fascist activist to be moved from jail to house arrest in Budapest as she awaits trialABC News - World -
The Power Move of Working the 5-to-9 Before the 9-to-5
Working a regular day, even into the evening, is for mere mortals. Those out to impress start well before dawn.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Johnson defends decision to attend Trump trial, calling the case ‘an atrocity’
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) defended his decision to attend former President Trump’s hush money trial in New York earlier this week, calling the case an “atrocity.” In an interview with NBC News, Johnson said he rode in the car with the former ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Biden's EV tariffs may not be enough to stave off the threat of Chinese vehicles in the U.S.
Automotive and trade experts say the increased tariffs are a near-term protectionism act that may delay but not stop Chinese EVs from coming to the U.S.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
IBM and Palo Alto Networks are joining forces on AI, as cybersecurity threats get tougher
Under the deal, Palo Alto Networks will become IBM’s “preferred cybersecurity partner.”MarketWatch - Business -
Fire threat eases near Canada's oil sands hub, but a long, hot summer looms
The threat of a wildfire near Canada’s oil sands hub of Fort McMurray, Alberta, appeared to be easing Wednesday, a day after thousands of residents were forced to evacuate their homes in the city of 68,000ABC News - World -
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UN agency authorizes second vaccine against dengue amid outbreaks in the Americas
The World Health Organization has authorized a second dengue vaccine, a move that could provide protection for millions worldwide against the mosquito-borne disease that has already sparked numerous outbreaks across the Americas this yearABC News - Health -
Blinken promises Ukraine help is "on the way" amid "brutal Russian onslaught"
In Kyiv, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $2 billion in new financing for Ukraine to aid weapons delivery and fuel Ukraine's defense industrial base.CBS News - Politics - Ukraine -
Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco receives 10-game suspension after foreign-substance ejection in win over A's
Ronel Blanco, who threw a no-hitter earlier this year, said Tuesday that he would appeal the suspension.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Astros starter Blanco suspended 10 games after foreign substance found in glove
Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco has received a 10-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball rules prohibiting foreign substancesABC News - Sports - MLB -
MLB suspends Houston Astros starter Ronel Blanco for 10 games after a foreign substance was found in his glove
MLB suspends Houston Astros starter Ronel Blanco for 10 games after a foreign substance was found in his gloveABC News - Sports - MLB -
Movie Review: ‘Babes’ is a giddy, raunchy, moving and (very) gooey look at childbirth and friendship
There have been movies about pregnancy and movies about childbirth and movies about female friendshipABC News - Entertainment -
Gaza Aid Gains May Be Lost as Fighting Rages in Rafah, U.S. Says
Nearly 10 days after Israel began a military operation in the southernmost city of Gaza, aid trucks are backed up at the border.The New York Times - World -
Ministers split over aid for Titanic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff
UK chancellor ‘dragging feet’ over £200mn package for Belfast groupFinancial Times - World -
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hits go-ahead RBI double in eighth to lead Diamondbacks over Reds 2-1
Brandon Pfaadt threw seven stellar innings, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1ABC News - Sports - MLB -
'American Idol' alum Jordin Sparks to perform national anthem ahead of 108th Indianapolis 500
Jordin Sparks, the singer-songwriter who shot to stardom on “American Idol,” will perform the national anthem before the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekendABC News - Entertainment -
Wisconsin Republicans change their tune on ballot drop boxes ahead of state Supreme Court ruling
If the Wisconsin Supreme Court reinstates the broad use of ballot drop boxes, Republicans in the key battleground state say they’ll be prepared to encourage their voters to use them in this year’s presidential election — even though they've ...NBC News - Politics - Republican Party -
Live Updates: Slovakia’s Leader Survives Surgery After Shooting, Deputy Says
Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot five times in what officials said was a politically motivated assassination attempt. The deputy prime minister told the BBC the surgery appeared to have gone well. A suspect is in custody.The New York Times - World