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US state department report absolving Israel on Gaza aid is false, says ex-official
Stacy Gilbert, who quit post as senior adviser on Tuesday, says report went against consensus of experts. Two more US officials resign over Biden administration’s position on Gaza warA state department report earlier this month absolving Israel of ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Hadid sisters donate $1m to Palestinian aid effort
Supermodel sisters Bella and Gigi Hadid donate 1m dollars to Palestinian aid agenciesBBC News - Top stories -
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Federal Officials Ratify Disneyland Union Vote
Character performers and parade actors voted for a union several weeks ago. Their group, 'Magic United,' was recognized by the National Labor Relations Board.Inc. - Business -
Just how hawkish are Fed officials? There’s an algo for that.
The Fed still favors rate hikes over cuts, a model of the central bank’s sentiment showsMarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Bipartisan leaders officially invite Netanyahu to address Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially been invited to deliver an address to Congress, according to a letter obtained by The Hill. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Friday sent Netanyahu a formal invitation to speak during a joint ...The Hill - Politics -
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Sudan at ‘imminent risk of famine,’ U.N. aid chiefs warn
The people of Sudan are at “imminent risk of famine,” United Nations agencies said on Friday, more than a year into a war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).NBC News - Top stories - NFL -
‘There was no other option’: the aid packages feeding diabetes and heart disease in the Pacific islands
Increasingly frequent natural disasters leave islanders reliant on processed foods for months on end – with deeply concerning knock-on effects to health. When twin cyclones Judy and Kevin hammered their way through the 83 tropical islands of ...The Guardian - World -
Delhi heatwave: officials investigating if temperature of 52.9C due to faulty sensor
Meteorological department examining data from Mungeshpur station amid soaring temperatures that came close to 50 degrees Celsius. Record-breaking heat hits Delhi – in picturesAuthorities in India are investigating whether a faulty sensor may have ...The Guardian - World -
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King Charles III to take part in official birthday celebrations
Buckingham Palace says King Charles III will take part in his official birthday celebrations in a little over two weeks, as the monarch eases his way back into public duties while continuing to undergo cancer treatmentABC News - World - United Kingdom -
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Guilty verdict will likely not affect plans for intel briefings for Trump, official says
Thursday's guilty verdict likely will not affect plans by U.S. intelligence agencies to brief ex-President Donald Trump once he is the GOP presidential nominee.NBC News - Top stories -
Ex-U.S. official casts Sen. Bob Menendez as a villain at bribery trial
A former top U.S. agricultural official testified that Menendez tried to stop him from disrupting a halal certification monopoly that Egypt awarded to one of his constituents.CBS News - Politics -
Deepfake of U.S. Official Appears After Shift on Ukraine Attacks in Russia
A manufactured video fabricated comments by the State Department spokesman, Matthew Miller.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Former U.S. Agriculture Official Says Menendez Told Him to ‘Stop Interfering’
Jurors in Senator Robert Menendez’s bribery trial heard directly from a witness who recounted Mr. Menendez’s efforts to flex his political muscle.The New York Times - Top stories -
Education Department vows 'full-scale review' of financial aid office after FAFSA debacle
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona promises “transformational changes” after technical issues caused months of delays and errors with the overhauled aid form.NBC News - Top stories -
Israel-Gaza war live: IDF says its troops have ended operations in eastern Jabaliya
IDF said it destroyed 10 kilometres of tunnels and several weapons production sites in days of fighting that included more than 200 airstrikes. Here is an extract from a piece about a small group of Israelis stopping settlers obstructing aid ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Middle East Crisis: Biden Endorses Israeli Proposal for a Cease-Fire in Gaza
The proposal, sent to Hamas through negotiators, would begin with a temporary six-week cease-fire that would pave the way for negotiations to eventually end the war and rebuild Gaza.The New York Times - World - Joe Biden -
‘Solidarity over hatred’: the small band of Israelis stopping settlers obstructing aid trucks
Peace activists confronting settlers acknowledge they are ‘a minority within a minority’. Israel-Gaza war – live updatesAt approximately 10.30am on a scorching Monday, a group of five young Israeli settlers arrived at the Tarqumiya checkpoint, ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
The stock market is defying ‘sell in May and go away’. Why the U.S. presidential election could aid summer rally.
Presidential election years are more favorable to summer stock-market rallies, researcher notes, as S&P 500 defies ‘sell in May’ adage.MarketWatch - Business -
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MLB London Series 2024: Order your official commemorative shirts for Phillies vs. Mets now
Fanatics unveiled new MLB London Series 2024 T-shirts for the Phillies vs. Mets game at London Stadium on June 8-9.CBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
San Francisco officials take down 'Appeal to Heaven' flag from in front of City Hall
A historic flag that that has flown in front of San Francisco City Hall for 60 years symbolizing America's quest for independence has been taken down.ABC News - Top stories - San Francisco -
World defense officials hold talks in Singapore with tensions between China and the US as backdrop
Top defense officials, government leaders and diplomats from around the world are gathering in Singapore for Asia’s premier security forum this weekendABC News - World - China -
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Teen dies from accidental drowning at Orlando marine-themed park, officials say
Authorities say that a 13-year-old girl who was found unresponsive at a central Florida marine-themed park died from an accidental drowningABC News - Entertainment -
Pakistan sends official to Kabul for talks with the Afghan Taliban on a deadly March suicide attack
Pakistan has sent an official to Kabul and shared the findings of its investigation into a suicide bombing in March that killed five Chinese engineers and a Pakistani driver with Afghanistan’s Taliban governmentABC News - World - Afghanistan -
US plans to impose new visa restrictions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials after security verdicts
The United States has expressed its deep concerns about the convictions of 14 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong under a Beijing-imposed national security lawABC News - World -
EA Sports College Football 25 | Official Gameplay Features Deep Dive Trailer
The CampusIQ gameplay feature set introduces an all-new composure system, player Wear & Tear, screen-shaking homefield advantages and dozens of diverse playstyles across 134 FBS schools.GameSpot - Tech - College Football -
Chechnya teen was planning to attack soccer events during the Paris Olympics, officials say
The French interior minister said Friday that security authorities have foiled a plan to attack soccer events during the Paris Olympics.NBC News - Top stories -
School official helps veteran fulfill dying wish to receive high school diploma
Highly decorated veteran Richard "Gunny" Remp, 98, had days left to live, but one thing still left to achieve: receiving his high school diploma. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to show what went into fulfilling his dying wish.CBS News - Top stories -
Boeing’s largest plant in ‘panic mode’ amid safety crisis, say workers and union officials
Managers in Washington accused of hounding staff to keep quiet over quality concerns, as employees point to union-busting. Boeing’s largest factory is in “panic mode”, according to workers and union officials, with managers accused of hounding ...The Guardian - World -
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It’s officially Pride Month: Here’s everything you should know about the global LGBTQ celebration
Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to honor the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Its roots trace back to the 1969 Stonewall riots.NBC News - Top stories -
Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton, who brought victims to his pig farm, is dead after prison assault, officials say
Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton, who brought victims to his pig farm, is dead after prison assault, officials sayABC News - World