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FIFA Delays a Vote on Palestinian Call to Bar Israel
FIFA said it would solicit legal advice before taking up a motion from the Palestinian Football Association to suspend Israel over its actions in Gaza and the West Bank.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR and what 2023-24 table would look like without it
The vote will take place on June 6 at the league's annual general meetingCBS Sports - Sports -
House passes GOP bill to force Biden to continue weapons transfers to Israel
House Republicans passed a bill to condemn Biden on his Israel policy, even after his admin notified Congress about a new $1 billion weapons deal.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
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Democrats gear up to overhaul the Senate filibuster for major bills if they win in 2024
The fate of the Senate filibuster is on the ballot in the 2024 election, as Democrats rally around weakening it to codify abortion rights and bolstering federal voting rights.NBC News - Top stories -
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House Passes Bill to Force Biden to Reverse Israel Arms Pause
The legislation has no chance of advancing in Congress or being signed into law. Republicans scheduled a vote anyway in an effort to spotlight Democratic divisions over Israel and rebuke the president.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Indictment or no, Henry Cuellar will likely be re-elected
His March primary, his weak potential opponents, and the obscure nature of his alleged crimes make his survival highly likely.The Hill - Politics -
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney defends approach to transfer portal: 'We like our guys, we like our starters'
Clemson was the only non-service academy to not take a single transferCBS Sports - Sports -
Voice Actors Sue Company Whose AI Sounds Like Them
Two voice actors say an A.I. company created clones of their voices without their permission. Now they’re suing. The company denies it did anything wrong.The New York Times - Top stories -
Westminster Dog Show 2024: Unforgettable Dogs Like Sage, Monty and Mercedes
The dog show can have only one winner, but each canine in contention for the title stood out in their own right.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Voice Actors Sue Company Whose AI Sounds Like Them
Two voice actors say an A.I. company created clones of their voices without their permission. Now they’re suing. The company denies it did anything wrong.The New York Times - Tech -
German Bunds Seen More Attractive Than U.S. Treasurys in Near Term
German Bunds look to offer more value versus Treasurys during the countdown to ECB interest-rate cuts, but major rallies in Bunds are unlikely, Societe Generale said.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
Why a shift in market environment may make an ‘accident’ more likely
Markets are returning to the traditional relationship between stocks and volatility that leaves markets more prone to an accident, according to one market observer.MarketWatch - Business -
Fundamentals win the day, but none look likely to save Tories from defeat
How both main parties are positioning themselves in this long election campaignFinancial Times - World -
What Do Cicadas Sound Like? Listen to the Loudest Singing Insects on Earth
As some of the loudest singing insects on Earth are back to chirp at a volume similar to an airplane’s, Americans are rejoicing or covering their ears. Listen to some of the species.The New York Times - Top stories -
House panels vote to hold Garland in contempt
Two House committees on Thursday advanced measures to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress in an effort to censure him for failing to turn over audio recordings of the president. A last-minute move from President Biden to ...The Hill - Politics -
Feel Like You're on the Wrong Path in Life? Oprah's Life Coach Recommends This 3-Day 'Integrity Cleanse'
Martha Beck has a PhD from Harvard, the ear of Oprah, and a simple plan to help you find your true path in life.Inc. - Business -
My real-estate agent says my house ‘smells like dog.’ Is this a ploy to lower the price?
“I have a very good nose, and it smells like the inside of an air freshener.”MarketWatch - Business -
AMD supplants Nvidia as this analyst’s top chip stock — but he still likes both
AMD’s stock advances as Wolfe Research writes positively of the company’s AI traction.MarketWatch - Business -
Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds
Sizzling heat across Asia and the Middle East in late April that echoed last year’s destructive swelter was made 45 times more likely in some parts of the continent because of human-caused climate change, a study Tuesday foundABC News - Health - Climate -
Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller Receives Massive Discount, Will Likely Sell Out
Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller $108 (was ...GameSpot - Tech -
The stylish, coupe-like 2025 BMW X6 SUV—a niche model worth serious consideration
The 2025 BMW X6 puts a coupe-styled roof on a midsize luxury SUV’s foundations, then adds extra poise and equipment.MarketWatch - Business -
Does a Smash Hit Like ‘Lion King’ Deserve a $3 Million Tax Break?
Broadway is still recovering from the pandemic. A state tax-credit program has helped, but watchdogs say it aids some shows that don’t need a boost.The New York Times - Top stories -
Tesla’s costs may rise due to Biden’s China tariffs. Here’s why it’s not likely to impact buyers.
The Biden administration this week slapped stiff tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, as well as batteries and battery parts from China.MarketWatch - Business - China -
Abnormally hot summer even more likely in latest NOAA forecast: Here's where
New predictions for the summer season, released by NOAA's Climate Prediction Center this week, show weather is likely to heat up in almost every corner of the United States.The Hill - Politics -
Hasan Piker Won’t Tell You to Vote for Joe Biden
Twitch streamers could have a serious impact on the election—even by sitting it out.Wired - Tech - Joe Biden -
Morehouse faculty vote 50-38 to award Biden an honorary doctorate, with about a dozen abstaining
Morehouse College faculty voted in favor of conferring an honorary doctorate degree onto President Joe Biden during its upcoming graduation ceremony, where he is slated to deliver the commencement address.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
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House committee votes to recommend Garland be held in contempt of Congress
The House Judiciary Committee has voted to recommend Attorney General Merrick Garland be held in contempt of Congress after refusing to hand over audio recordings of President Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur.NBC News - Politics -
Nikki Haley continues to draw notable amount of votes in primaries
Nikki Haley continues to draw a notable number of votes in Republican primaries even though she's no longer running. Can former President Donald Trump win over her supporters? Or might President Biden bank away her votes? Political strategists ...CBS News - Top stories -
Tesla must climb ‘Mount Everest’ to win shareholder vote, chair warns
FT Exclusive: Robyn Denholm outlines stakes for carmaker and says the idea she is too close to Elon Musk is ‘crap’Financial Times - Business - Tesla