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Biden condemns antisemitism amid wave of college protests
President Biden is condemning antisemitism in the U.S. as protests against the Israel-Hamas war break out at universities across the nation. Nancy Cordes, David Weigel and Deepa Shivaram join with more.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Donors Stay Largely Silent Amid New Wave of Campus Protests
Robert Kraft, an alumnus of Columbia, suggested he would withhold donations to the school. Other alumni are keeping quiet.The New York Times - Business -
Donors Stay Largely Silent Amid New Wave of Campus Protests
Robert Kraft, an alumnus of Columbia, suggested he would withhold donations to the school. Other alumni are keeping quiet.The New York Times - Top stories -
Threats of violence to colleges on FBI's radar amid heated campus environment
In an exclusive interview with Lester Holt, FBI Director Christopher Wray says that though the bureau does not monitor protests they do “share intelligence about specific threats of violence with campuses, with state and local law enforcement.”NBC News - Top stories -
Could the Union Victory at VW Set Off a Wave?
Some experts say the outcome at a plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., may be organized labor’s most significant advance in decades. But the road could get rockier.The New York Times - Business -
A Wave of AI Tools Is Set to Transform Work Meetings
An AI-powered wearable from startup Limitless promises to make meetings more productive. It’s the beginning of a wider transformation of human interactions.Wired - Tech -
Ecuadorians vote overwhelmingly in referendum to approve toughening fight against gangs
Ecuador’s fledgling president has won a resounding victory in a referendum that he touted as a way to crack down on criminal gangs behind a spiraling wave of violenceABC News - World -
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Unprecedented wave of narco-violence stuns Argentina city, testing president's agenda
A river port city in Argentina was once well-known as the birthplace of soccer superstar Lionel Messi and revolutionary Ernesto “Che” GuevaraABC News - World -
Hope Hostel in Rwanda says it's ready for first migrants from UK
Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers now the landmark UK bill has passed.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
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Celtics-Heat preview: Does Miami have a chance against Boston without Jimmy Butler?
We break down the first-round series between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat and make our prediction.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
India and Bangladesh Reel from Extreme Heat
April is typically hot in South and Southeast Asia, but temperatures this month have been unusually high.The New York Times - World - India -
Maria Sanchez trade: San Diego Wave acquire attacker from Houston Dash for cash, international roster spots
The Mexican international signed a record contract with the Dash in DecemberCBS Sports - Sports -
Record Store Day celebrates indie retail music sellers as they ride vinyl's popularity wave
Record Store Day celebrates independent retail music sellers who have endured long after megastores like Tower Records closedABC News - Entertainment -
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Maria Sanchez trade: San Diego Wave acquire attacker from Houston Dash; Brazilian Tarciane signs with Dash
The Houston Dash made a series of moves during the April windowCBS Sports - Sports -
Apple Weighs Manufacturing in Indonesia Amid Diversification Drive
Apple will consider making some of its products in Indonesia, Chief Executive Tim Cook said, coming on the heels of a plan by the U.S. tech giant to ramp up investment in neighboring Vietnam.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Apple -
Iran on Edge Amid Airstrikes, Crackdowns and Fear of War
Facing deep economic troubles and a restive population, the government seems to have adopted a policy of declaring victory over Israel and cracking down at home, analysts say.The New York Times - Top stories - Iran -
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Iran on Edge Amid Airstrikes, Crackdowns and Fear of War
Facing deep economic troubles and a restive population, the government seems to have adopted a policy of declaring victory over Israel and cracking down at home, analysts say.The New York Times - World - Iran -
Tesla slashes prices amid slumping sales
Tesla dropped the prices of its vehicles globally on Friday as the largest electric vehicle manufacturer faces declining sales. The prices of the Model X, Model Y and Model S — three of its four best-selling vehicles — were each reduced by ...The Hill - Politics - Tesla -
Ecuador votes for tougher security amid gang violence
In a referendum, Ecuadoreans voted in favour of allowing the military to patrol the country's streets.BBC News - Top stories -
Yale students arrested amid pro-Palestinian protest
Protesters demanding Yale University divest from military manufacturers and expressing "solidarity with Gaza" were detained Monday as demonstrations spilled out into the streets.CBS News - Top stories -
Irsay won't be in Colts draft room amid recovery
Colts owner Jim Irsay will not be in the team's draft room this week as he recovers from lower back surgery, adding that team affairs are running per usual.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Water 'feels unsafe' amid tonnes of sewage spills
More than 20 million tonnes of untreated sewage and wastewater is spilled into NI waterways annually.BBC News - Top stories -
Speaker Johnson to visit Columbia University amid protests
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced he will visit Columbia University on Wednesday to meet with Jewish students as the university faces massive pro-Palestine protests that have drawn the national spotlight. Hundreds of students have occupied ...The Hill - Politics -
Boston bullies Miami, sends statement in huge Game 1 win
Boston opened the game on a 14-0 run and never really looked back as the Celtics drained 22 three-pointers in a lopsided series-opening win against Miami.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Heat-Related ER Visits Rose in 2023, CDC Study Finds
As record heat enveloped the nation, the rate of emergency room visits increased compared with the previous five years, a sign of the major health risks of high temperatures.The New York Times - Health -
Europe baked in ‘extreme heat stress’ pushing temperatures to record highs
Europeans are dying from hot weather 30% more than they did two decades ago, report finds. Scorching weather has baked Europe in more days of “extreme heat stress” than its scientists have ever seen.. Heat-trapping pollutants that clog the ...The Guardian - World -
Carrier, the century-old inventor of the air conditioner, is moving on to the home heat pump
Carrier is pivoting to capture the booming market for climate-friendly home heat pumps as federal and state government offer tax credits and rebates.CNBC - Business -
Tesla, Li Auto Cut Prices in China as EV Competition Heats Up
The price cuts came as sales of electric and hybrid vehicles in China surpassed those of traditional cars for the first time.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Celtics' handling of Game 1 dust-up with Heat sends perfect message
The Celtics sent a message of their own Sunday in how they responded to Caleb Martin's hard foul on Jayson Tatum late in Game 1, writes Chris Forsberg.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
7 in 10 workers worldwide exposed to extreme heat risks: Study
Extreme heat linked to climate change threatens more than 70 percent of workers globally, according to a report released Monday by the International Labor Organization (ILO). More than 2.4 billion of the world’s workers were at risk for some level ...The Hill - Politics -
A Japanese Village Wants Tourists to Come for Heat, Soot and Steel
To lure visitors, residents of Yoshida, famed for its high-quality steel, are inviting tourists to help produce it.The New York Times - Science - Japan -
Tesla, Li Auto Cut Prices in China as EV Competition Heats Up
The price cuts came as sales of electric and hybrid vehicles in China surpassed those of traditional cars for the first time.The Wall Street Journal - Business - China -
Gag Order Hearing Is Heated as Judge Considers Citing Trump for Contempt
Justice Juan M. Merchan, overseeing Donald J. Trump’s criminal trial, warned the former president’s lawyer that he was losing credibility.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Indonesia volcano: thousands evacuated amid spreading ash and tsunami fears
More than 11,000 people told to leave their homes after Mount Ruang erupted at least three times since Friday afternoon. More than 2,100 people living near an erupting volcano on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island were evacuated on Friday due to the ...The Guardian - World - Indonesia -
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Pritzker says Chicago is prepared for DNC amid cease-fire protests
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) said Chicago is prepared to host the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in August, despite concerns about massive protests against the Biden administration’s response to the Israel-Hamas war. The convention will ...The Hill - Politics