The invasion of Iraq was a turning point on to a path that led towards Ukraine | Peter Beaumont
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Two Turning Point USA members admit to assaulting queer professor
Kalen D’Almeida and Braden Ellis accosted David Boyles, also co-founder of Drag Story Hour Arizona, last October. Two employees of a rightwing youth organization who harassed and assaulted a queer professor last year agreed to a diversion program ...The Guardian - World -
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New arena postpones Peter Kay's opening shows
Comedian Peter Kay had been due to officially open the Co-op Live venue, in Manchester, this week.BBC News - Top stories -
In the Peter Navarro case, executive privilege is on trial
U.S. v. Navarro has the potential to be a landmark case of “first impressions” involving unsettled questions ideal for Supreme Court review.The Hill - Politics -
The 16 Messages That Led to Love
Readers of the Modern Love column share the banter, emojis and wit that made them fall for each other.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Senate passes $95B foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: What's next?
The Senate on Tuesday passed a package to deliver $95 billion in foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and TaiwanABC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
CENTCOM denies US behind Iraq air strike
US Central Command (CENTCOM) is refuting reports claiming the U.S. conducted airstrikes in Iraq following a blast at a military base in the country that killed a member of an Iraqi security force. “We are aware of reports claiming that the United ...The Hill - Politics - Iraq -
Israel Moves Closer to Rafah Invasion as Iran Crisis Wanes
Israeli leaders say they intend to go ahead with uprooting Hamas in its last stronghold, despite vocal opposition from the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Analysis: Path for 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield to 5% Is Possible but Tricky
A recent jump in U.S. government-bond yields has left investors pondering whether the 10-year Treasury yield could reach 5% as expectations for interest-rate cuts continue to be scaled back.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How Suneera Madhani Mapped Out a Path After a Massive Exit
The founder of Stax and Worth AI discusses the importance of having a personal roadmap.Inc. - Business -
Israel Moves Closer to Rafah Invasion as Iran Crisis Wanes
Israeli leaders say they intend to go ahead with uprooting Hamas in its last stronghold, despite vocal opposition from the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Even immigration restrictionists stay away from GOP's 'invasion' rhetoric
Republican use of the term “invasion” is putting party officials at odds with the immigration restrictionists behind much of the party’s ideological framework on the issue. The term has become a mainstay of Republican political rhetoric ahead of ...The Hill - Politics -
Peter Laviolette coached the Caps -- now he's trying to eliminate them
This is the eighth time in history that a fired coach has faced his former team in the ensuing Stanley Cup playoffs; previously, those coaches went 6-1.ESPN - Sports -
Israel hits Rafah with airstrikes as plans for ground invasion continue
For more than two months Israel has threatened to send troops into Rafah, despite the U.S. advising against it, but even without such an operation, Rafah is still under daily bombardment. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more on ...CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
Senate Moves Toward Approving Aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
Support for the package in the Senate is expected to be overwhelming and bipartisan, and President Biden has urged lawmakers to quickly take it up so he can sign it into law.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Senate Approves Aid Bill for Ukraine and Israel, Sending It to Biden
The overwhelming bipartisan vote for the long-stalled $95.3 billion aid package capped a tortured journey for the legislation on Capitol Hill. President Biden is expected to quickly sign it.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Turning a Vault Into a Bomb Shelter: How Citigroup Has Kept Its Bank Running Inside Ukraine
Two years into the war, Citigroup is the only U.S. bank around, navigating a sometimes treacherous landscape.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
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US troops thwart drone attack in Iraq, the first in months
U.S. troops on Monday shot down two drones outside a base in Iraq, the first time American forces have been targeted by Iranian-backed proxies in the region since February, the Pentagon confirmed Tuesday. “On April 22, Iran malign militia groups ...The Hill - Politics -
U.S. Stocks Rise As Tech Leads Rebound
Technology shares drove broad gains to kick off a busy week of earnings and economic data.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.K. Flagship FTSE 100 Index Hits Fresh Record High
The U.K.’s FTSE 100 opened at an all-time high as weakness in the pound and easing geopolitics boosted the performance of the blue-chip index.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
Nikkei Up 1.3%, Led by Electronics Stocks
Japanese stocks were higher in early trade, led by gains in electronics stocks, as hopes continue for earnings growth and concerns recede about a further escalation in tensions in the Middle East.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Indie creatures to the core, David and Nathan Zellner cut their own path through the wild
The filmmaking brothers have found a deep emotional connection to a family of mythical creatures led by an unrecognizable Riley Keough and Jesse Eisenberg.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Democrats clear path to bring proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total abortion ban to a vote
Democrats in the Arizona Senate cleared a path to bring a proposed repeal of the state’s near-total ban on abortions to a vote after the state’s highest court concluded the law can be enforced and the state House blocked efforts to undo the ...ABC News - Health - Abortion -
Iraq investigates a blast at a base of Iran-allied militias that killed 1. US denies involvement
Iraqi authorities say they are investigating an explosion that struck a base belonging to the Popular Mobilization Forces, a coalition of Iran-allied militias, overnight, killing one person and injuring eightABC News - World - Iran -
Iraq militant group says it is resuming attacks on US forces as base in Syria is targeted
First attack on US forces since early February comes day after Iraq’s prime minister returns from US visit. An Iraqi militant group has said it will resume attacks on US forces in the country, as it appeared to claim responsibility for a strike on ...The Guardian - World -
Kurdish separatists and water issues loom large in long-awaited Erdogan visit to Iraq
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to make his first official visit to Iraq in more than a decadeABC News - World -
Middle East crisis live: IDF military intelligence head resigns over 7 October failures
Aharon Haliva has stood down over the failure to prevent the attack by Hamas inside southern Israel that day, according to Israeli media reports. Haaretz reports that Israeli security forces have arrested two people suspected of carrying out a car ...The Guardian - World -
Tracing the Trail of Hush-Money Deals That Led to Trump’s Prosecution
Before Stormy Daniels, Donald J. Trump and his allies paid to keep other stories buried as he ran for the presidency.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
DA alleges Trump led scheme to bury 'porn star payoff'
Opening statements are set to begin this morning. Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker is expected to testify for the prosecution.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
DA alleges Trump led scheme to bury 'porn star payoff'
Opening statements are set to begin this morning. Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker is expected to testify for the prosecution.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
How An Uber Ride Led To Fortnite Getting A Battle Royale Mode
Before developer Epic decided to switch gears and build a battle royale mode for Fortnite, there was an Uber ride to Disney in 2017. That drive led to the decision to alter the game's course and arguably the video game industry as a whole.Donald ...GameSpot - Tech -
Garcia floors Haney three times in points victory
American Ryan Garcia floored Devin Haney three times in a majority points win over his compatriot on a dramatic night in Brooklyn, New York.BBC News - Top stories -
Former Duke point guard Roach commits to Baylor
Duke transfer Jeremy Roach, a 6-foot-2 former McDonald's All American who is arguably the best point guard in the transfer portal, announced his commitment to Baylor on Sunday after being linked to Arkansas, St. John's, Kentucky, Villanova and ...ESPN - Sports -
The big idea: what if dreaming is the whole point of sleep?
Rather than being an optional extra, dreams might be vital to our functioning. Exposed, the undulating surface of the brain is shimmering and opalescent, punctuated with arteries and veins. Give any part of it the tiniest jolt of electricity with ...The Guardian - World -
The White House knows that the global south has a point
Rich countries espouse active industrial policy at home while continuing to impose outdated policies abroadFinancial Times - Business -
Biden Will Speak at Morehouse and West Point Graduations
President Biden will deliver the commencement addresses in May as U.S. support for Israel fuels protests on other campuses.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Protests Turn Violent atYale
Administrators sit on their hands as a Jewish student is poked in the eye with a flagpole and hospitalized.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Mitchell sets tone with patented 30-point Game 1
Donovan Mitchell continued his streak of big performances in Game 1s after scoring 30 to secure the Cavaliers a 97-83 win over the Magic.ESPN - Sports -
UN report points to yawning gap of inequality in sexual and reproductive health worldwide
The U.N. population fund says in a new study that an African woman is roughly 130 times more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than a woman in Europe or North AmericaABC News - Health