Ukraine sees an 'extremely strange' double standard after U.S. and allies help defend Israel
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Ukraine Asks for U.S. Help in Striking Targets Inside Russia
Ukraine has also asked the U.S. to lift restrictions on the use of American provided weapons against military objectives inside Russia, U.S. and defense officials said.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
U.S. and Europe Move Closer to Using Russian Assets to Help Ukraine
Finance ministers from the G7 nations are hoping to finalize a plan ahead of the group’s leaders meeting next month.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Senators allege partisan politics, double standards in response to FDIC scandal
Republican and Democratic senators accused one another of playing partisan politics Thursday in their responses to reports of a toxic workplace culture at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). While GOP lawmakers across the board have ...The Hill - Politics -
Scheffler looks to the weekend after a long, strange day at the PGA Championship
The only quibble about Scottie Scheffler’s recent domination on the golf scene was that perhaps he was too normal and maybe not quite exciting enough to capture the attention of millions on a week-in, week-out basisABC News - Sports -
Invading Rafah Doesn’t Help Israel
Biden is supporting Israel by trying to restrain it.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
At least 20 U.S. medics trapped in Gaza after Israel closes Rafah crossing
A group of American doctors who are stuck in Gaza say they were scheduled to leave Monday, but were told there was no longer a safe way out. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports.CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
South Africa’s ICJ genocide case aimed at defending Hamas, Israel claims
Israel complains of ‘obscene exploitation’ of genocide convention and asks judges to throw out bid to halt Rafah offensive. Israel on Friday attacked South Africa’s case against it in the international court of justice as an “obscene exploitation” ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
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 -
U.S. citizen accused of helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate U.S. companies
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.CBS News - Top stories -
Stop the excuses for why Russia's frozen assets can’t help Ukraine
The collective West has $300 billion in frozen Russian assets that could be very useful.The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Slovak PM Fico between life and death after shooting, ally says
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is between life and death two days after an assassination attempt that sent shock waves across Europe, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told public radio on Friday.NBC News - Top stories -
The Observer view: it’s up to Israel’s allies to persuade Netanyahu to stop standing in the way of peace
Even his defence minister knows that there can be no military solution to the war with Hamas. The emotional vow by Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, to “destroy” Hamas after it massacred about 1,200 people on 7 October 2023 was ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Helping the Iranian People After Ebrahim Raisi's Death
A reminder that the U.S. could do more to assist the internal opposition.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Ukraine Asks U.S. to Provide More Intelligence on Targets in Russia
American officials say they do not want U.S. weapons used in cross-border attacks or intelligence reports used to strike inside Russia.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Why some see hypocrisy in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' apology over Cassie Ventura attack
After a shocking video emerged Friday showing Combs attacking singer Casandra Ventura in 2016, he posted a video Sunday admitting to the violence and apologizing.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
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 -
Israel Resists Grand Bargain as U.S. and Saudis Work on Security Pact
President Biden is pushing for a broad deal that would get Israel to approve a Palestinian nation in return for Saudi recognition of Israel. But officials need to overcome Israeli opposition.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Three years after the US exit, Afghanistan still needs our help
The U.S. took its eye off the Afghan ball before, with tragic consequences.The Hill - Politics -
Are Those Mimes Spying on Us? In Pakistan, It’s Not a Strange Question.
Pakistanis suspect the national intelligence agencies of being behind practically everything — even street performers working for tips in Islamabad.The New York Times - World -
American IT Scammer Helped North Korea Fund Nuclear Weapons Program, U.S. Says
The Justice Department alleges an Arizona woman and others helped foreign workers with North Korean connections get freelance gigs at U.S. companies.The Wall Street Journal - World - North Korea -
17 of 20 U.S. doctors stuck in Gaza depart with the help of American officials, source says
Seventeen of 20 U.S. doctors stuck in Gaza have departed, with the physician known for saving Sen.NBC News - Top stories -
Russian Gains in Ukraine Don't Point to a Breakthrough for Moscow, Top U.S. Generals Say
Kyiv says it is now thwarting Russian advances in the north. U.S. sees Moscow grabbing territory but not gaining strategic advantage.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Brazil to host 2027 Women’s World Cup after seeing off European bid
Brazil gets 119 votes to 78 for Belgium-Netherlands-GermanyInfantino says legal threats over Club World Cup are ‘futile’Brazil was declared the host of the 2027 Women’s World Cup at the Fifa congress, beating the joint bid of Belgium, the ...The Guardian - World - World Cup -
GameStop and AMC see meme-stock frenzy ease after Roaring Kitty-fueled rally
The meme-stock rally that lifted shares of GameStop and AMC was fueled by the social-media return of commentator Keith Gill, also known as Roaring Kitty.MarketWatch - Business -
Is Double Denim Back? Fashion Savants Have Proclaimed Its Return.
It’s twilight time for the era of hoodies and sweats. Make way for another kind of suit, pairing a trucker jacket with matching jeans.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Teen trafficked into U.S. rescued after texting 911, describing area
Information provided by the teenager allowed deputies to launch a search and locate her in minutes.CBS News - Top stories -
Electric pulses help Melanie move her hand better 14 years after breaking neck
One patient who lost movement in her hand can now use it to scroll on a smartphone.BBC News - Top stories -
White House hits back at Stefanik after she blasts Biden in Israel
The White House hit back against House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik’s (R-N.Y.) speech before the Israeli government’s legislative body on Sunday, when she attacked President Biden for his policy approach to Israel and the war in ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Swiatek dominates Sabalenka for 'dirt double'
The latest matchup between top-ranked Iga Swiatek and No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka was hardly a contest.ESPN - Sports -
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‘Exhausting and extremely dangerous’: Mohammad Rasoulof on his escape from Iran
Exclusive: The director of The Seed of the Sacred Fig details how he discarded electronic devices and fled over the mountains on foot after authorities sentenced him to eight years in prison and flogging. Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof escaped ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Market Froth Is Getting Extreme. Just Look at Meme Stocks.
When there’s a lot of money sloshing around the economy, it’s easy for new ideas to attract speculative money—and some of those ideas are just dumbThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Parts of northern India scorched by extreme heat with New Delhi on high alert
On Friday, parts of New Delhi reported up to 116 degrees Fahrenheit.ABC News - World - India -
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30-year Treasury yield falls for 3rd straight week after data indicate ‘serious headwinds’ for U.S. economy
Rates on U.S. government debt finished slightly higher on Friday even after new Conference Board data pointed to softer economic conditions ahead. However, yields finished lower for the week, with the 30-year rate experiencing its third straight ...MarketWatch - Business -
U.S. abruptly halts plan to transfer 11 detainees from Guantanamo days after Oct. 7th attack
The Biden administration halted plans to transfer 11 detainees from Guantanamo days after the Hamas attack on Israel, citing concerns about the optics, NBC News Pentagon Correspondent Courtney Kube reports.NBC News - Politics -
Israel Should Expect Little Change After Iranian President’s Death, Experts Say
Israel, despite being one of Iran’s biggest foes, saw little strategic benefit from the president’s death and was not likely to change its posture toward Tehran, analysts said.The New York Times - World - Israel -
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These photos show Palestinians' quick exodus from Rafah after Israel issued evacuation orders
New satellite images analyzed by the Associated Press show that sprawling tent camps in the southern city of Rafah nearly emptied after Israel issued its first evacuation ordersABC News - World - Israel