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Apple Makes It Easier to Stare at Your Phone in the Car
Plus: Sony Music tries to keep its catalog out of the clutches of AI, there’s a towering new Lord of the Rings Lego set, and Google’s new AI features march onto the web.Wired - Tech - Apple -
Radical change looms for Japanese legal sector
Advisers are braced for more domestic businesses to become targets for unsolicited takeoversFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Fifa to make legal assessment on Israel suspension
The Palestinian football federation calls for a vote at Fifa's congress to suspend Israel over the war in Gaza.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Card payments remain a ‘challenge’ for legal cannabis as major banks avoid the sector. Changing classification won’t help.
Standard credit card transactions remain elusive but more financial services firms are moving into the space.MarketWatch - Business -
Nepal's prime minister wins confidence vote in parliament, his fourth since taking office
Nepal’s prime minister will continue leading his shaky governing coalition after winning his fourth vote of confidence in two years on MondayABC News - World -
Can mindfulness really make you happy, lower your blood pressure and improve your sleep? Experts reveal all
Mindfulness is said to help everything from anxiety to overeating. But how does it work? Experts separate fact from fiction . FALSE “Mindfulness is the opposite of ‘emptying the mind’; it is fully immersing the mind in precisely what you are ...The Guardian - World -
The 5 changes to the 401(k) that could make a big difference to your retirement
From blocking preretirement withdrawals to accounting for long-term care of family members, improving the nation’s most popular retirement-investing tool is one of the Best New Ideas in Money.MarketWatch - Business -
I Make AI Models to Sell Real People Clothes
Working at an AI modeling agency means teaching pixels to smize—and filtering out the people with three heads.Wired - Tech -
Climate change impacts millions in India. But as the country votes, some politicians skirt the issue
Voters in India, from the rain-drenched Himalayas in the north to the sweltering, dry south, are looking for politicians who promise relief, stability and resilience to the wide-ranging and damaging effects of a warming climateABC News - World - Climate -
North Carolina Wants to Make a Big Change to Mask Rules. What It Might Mean for You
Even if you don't have employees in North Carolina, be cautious -- they aren't the only state reverting to pre-Covid mask bans.Inc. - Business -
Kosovo makes last-minute push to get its membership in Council of Europe approved in a Friday vote
Kosovo’s government is making a last-minute effort to convince Western powers to vote on whether to admit the country as a new member in the Council of Europe, the continent’s top human rights bodyABC News - World -
Most gamers say it’s easier to be themselves in-game | Fandom
According to Fandom's 2024 edition of its Inside Gaming study, two thirds of gamers say it is easier to be themselves while playing games.VentureBeat - Tech -
5/16: CBS Evening News
Morehouse College prepares for possible disruptions ahead of Biden's commencement address; Oncology nurse faces down her own cancer diagnosis with courageCBS News - World -
16 Books We Read This Week
The rise of an explosive political movement, education at a crossroads, the man who scammed the U.S. Navy and more.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The age of green protectionism
Shielding clean tech industry may have side effectsFinancial Times - World -
Free Pokemon Available For Scarlet And Violet For A Limited Time
The Pokemon Company is giving away another freebie for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. For a limited time, players can claim a free Quaxly in their game via Mystery Gift.. This particular Quaxly is based on the one owned by Dot, one of the main ...GameSpot - Tech -
Comex Gold Settles Lower, Silver Rises
Gold settled 0.4% lower, snapping a two-session winning streak, and silver rose 0.5%, up for a third consecutive session.The Wall Street Journal - World -
May 16, 2024 - Russia's war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, emboldened by the survival of his wartime economy and Russia's advances in Ukraine.CNN - Top stories - Ukraine -
5/16: The Daily Report with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on the status of a temporary pier designed to provide critical aid to Gaza, the sharp cross-examination of former President Donald Trump's ex-fixer Michael Cohen, and how used police firearms can wind up in the hands of ...CBS News - Top stories -
May 16, 2024 Israel-Hamas war
Israel called South Africa the "legal arm" of Hamas on Thursday after it accused Israeli forces, in remarks at the International Court of Justice, of failing to protect civilians in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.CNN - Top stories - Israel -
Target lowering prices on 5,000 frequently bought items
Target said Monday it will lower prices on approximately 5,000 frequently bought items as it seeks to stay competitive amid signs consumers are experiencing price fatigue.NBC News - Top stories -
Ether jumps 16% on US ETF approval speculation
Cryptocurrency’s rise catches analysts by surprise after reports SEC asks issuers to refile applicationsFinancial Times - Business -
Even European Parliament Elections Have Consequences
The body has become emblematic of the EU’s dysfunction, but this year’s vote may actually matter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Leading Republican Lawmaker Chastises Biden in Israel's Parliament
Elise Stefanik, a potential vice-presidential candidate, called for unconditional U.S. support for Israel in its war in Gaza.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Senior Republican criticizes Biden in speech to Israeli parliament
Stefanik is seen as a candidate to be Donald Trump’s running mate.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Eurovision winner Nemo urges Switzerland to recognise third gender
First non-binary person to win song contest calls for home country to allow third-gender entries on official documents. Nemo Mettler’s operatic, drum’n’bass-propelled entry won Eurovision for Switzerland last weekend, making the singer the first ...The Guardian - World -
Some Conservative Christians Are Stepping Away From the Gender Wars
Far from the shouting, Christian therapists, writers, parents and their trans children are trying to create a space within conservative circles to acknowledge differences in how people experience gender.The New York Times - Top stories -
Supreme Court won't hear Maryland school district gender identity case
The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a bid backed by a conservative Christian legal group to challenge a Maryland school district’s policy against informing parents if their children identify as transgender or gender-nonconforming.NBC News - Top stories -
Trump legal team hammers at Cohen's credibility in questioning
Prosecutors are nearing the end of their hush money case against former President Donald Trump as Michael Cohen's testimony wraps up.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
FIFA to seek legal advice over Israel suspension
FIFA will seek independent legal advice before holding an extraordinary council meeting by July 20 to make a decision on a Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international football because of the conflict with Hamas.ESPN - Sports - Israel -
Legalized Weed is Landing More Seniors in the E.R.
In Canada, cannabis poisonings rose sharply among people 65 and older after the country legalized the drug, a new study found.The New York Times - Top stories -
Does Legalizing Cannabis Increase Adolescent Use?
Contrary to expectation, a major study found that weed use among minors was lower in states where the drug was legal.The New York Times - Health -
New Dutch coalition aims to reintroduce 80mph limit in cull of climate goals
Government, including far-right leader Geert Wilders, announces it will abandon key green policies in strategy. The Netherlands’ new right-wing coalition government aims to reintroduce daytime speeds of 80mph on motorways as part of a number of ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
At ICJ Hearing, Israel Defends Rafah Operation as ‘Limited and Localized’
Lawyers for Israel argued that the International Court of Justice should not grant a South African request to order an immediate halt to the ground assault in Rafah.The New York Times - World - Israel -
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Ryanair chief says recessionary feeling in Europe is limiting fares
Ryanair’s chief executive blamed what he called a “recessionary feel around Europe” for the airline’s inability to increase prices very much.MarketWatch - Business -
Ocasio-Cortez Backs N.Y. Bill Limiting Donations to Israeli Settlements
Under the bill, New York nonprofits that provide financial support to Israel’s military or settlements could be sued for at least $1 million and lose their tax-exempt status.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
The power — and limit — of abortion for Democrats in 2024: From the Politics Desk
Abortion remains a powerful force for Democrats in the 2024 election. But it also has limits — at least in the context of the showdown between Biden and Trump.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Climbing limits are being set on Mount Fuji to fight crowds and littering
Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails on Japan's iconic Mount Fuji will have to book a slot and pay a fee soonABC News - World -
Ronaldo, 39, wants to to defy age, continue career
Cristiano Ronaldo has said he has no plans of slowing down at the age of 39 and added that he is motivated to carry on competing with the "young lions" that are coming through in the game.ESPN - Sports