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Biden administration proposes blocking new coal mines at major federal hub
The Biden administration has moved to block new coal mines on public land in parts of Montana and Wyoming, a major U.S. coal hub. It released two proposed plans on Thursday that would prevent companies from applying for new coal mining rights on ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden administration looks to speed review of asylum cases with new dedicated docket
The Biden administration is taking aim at the backlog of asylum cases from those who have recently arrived at the border, creating a dedicated docket in the hopes of more swiftly adjudicating the claims. Although largely a matter of managing the ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
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Israel's Netanyahu faces growing pressure over Gaza plan from his own war Cabinet
Pressure is mounting on Benjamin Netanyahu to change course in the seven-month war on Hamas, after a key member of his war Cabinet threatened to quit on Saturday, adding to weeks of foreign criticism.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
House passes Republican-backed bill designed to pressure Biden on delivering weapons to Israel
The Republican-led House passed a bill that would put restrictions on the president's ability to withhold weapons transfers to Israel in a vote that drew attention to a divided Democratic caucus on the war in Gaza.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
In His Beloved Philadelphia, Biden Faces Wariness From Black Voters
Even in the president’s favorite political stomping ground, his standing has slipped with Democrats who will be vital to a repeat victory, interviews with nearly two dozen Black voters showed.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
A Supreme Court Victory for the Administrative State
A 7-2 majority blesses the CFPB’s auto-funding scheme over a dissent by Justices Alito and Gorsuch.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Has the administration overstepped with the new airline ticket fee disclosures?
The USDOT’s attempt to control airline finances, effectively highlighting the gap between the different types of flyers and airline loyalty members, serves no one’s best interest.The Hill - Politics -
Singer Libianca on the pressure to take sides in Cameroon war
The star of viral hit People talks to the BBC about getting death threats for waving a Cameroonian flag.BBC News - Top stories -
These are the most popular baby names in all 50 states, according to the Social Security Administration
The class of 2041 will have a lot of graduates named Olivia, Charlotte, Noah or Liam. Those were some of the most popular name choices for newborns in 2023, according to the Social Security Administration, which released new state-by-state data on ...The Hill - Politics -
Simone Biles is stepping into the Olympic spotlight again. She is better prepared for the pressure
Gymnastics star Simone Biles says she is better equipped to handle the challenges that await as she prepares for a third OlympicsABC News - Sports -
Protesters vow to keep up pressure on Tesla as it expands German gigafactory
Town of Grünheide approved the US automaker’s plan on Thursday to double the capacity of the site, despite opposition. Environmental protesters vowed to keep up the pressure on Tesla after failing to stop plans by Elon Musk’s company from ...The Guardian - World - Tesla -
ECB pressures banks to speed up Russia exits on fear of US action
Regulator has requested detailed plans from lenders including Italy’s UniCredit and Austria’s RaiffeisenFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
Pressure piles on Wales' first minister as Plaid ends deal
Rhun ap Iorwerth says he remains "deeply concerned" by the first minister's £200,000 donation.BBC News - Top stories -
An ultimatum raises pressure on Netanyahu to make postwar plans for Gaza
Pressure is coming from his own War Cabinet and his country’s closest ally.ABC News - World -
Indianapolis 500 qualifications include incredible drama, tremendous pressure and potential heartbreak
Marcus Ericsson, the 2022 Indy 500 winner, and Graham Rahal are in jeopardy of missing this year’s race.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
‘It’s all been preposterous’: Stephen Merchant on fame, standup and the pressures of cancel culture
From The Office sidekick to standup legend and a serial killer, the multitalented Stephen Merchant is impossible to pin down. He talks about cancel culture, why pubs are more interesting than outer space and hanging out with Christopher Walken. ...The Guardian - World -
Ukraine ups pressure on US to allow strikes in Russia: ‘This is insane’
Ukraine’s struggle to fend off Russia’s massive offensive in the Kharkiv region has underscored a pressing issue that Kyiv has long tried to overturn: a ban on firing U.S. weapons to hit inside of Russia. Russia launched its Kharkiv offensive ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Mortgage rates fall to the lowest level in a month, but ‘home buyers are still feeling the pressure’ from high home prices
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 7.02% Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
BoE needs more evidence of price pressures easing before cutting rates, says policymaker
Megan Greene believes ‘burden of proof’ must lie in inflation waning before Bank of England loosens stanceFinancial Times - Business -
Middle East Crisis: Israel Says It Will Send More Troops to Rafah, Defying International Pressure
“This operation will continue,” the defense minister said after meeting with commanders in the area.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Pressure is on! Cooper Flagg already being hailed as college basketball's best player, top 2025 NBA Draft pick
College basketball's best incoming prospect has a heavy burden on his shouldersCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Can mindfulness really make you happy, lower your blood pressure and improve your sleep? Experts reveal all
Mindfulness is said to help everything from anxiety to overeating. But how does it work? Experts separate fact from fiction . FALSE “Mindfulness is the opposite of ‘emptying the mind’; it is fully immersing the mind in precisely what you are ...The Guardian - World -
NBA Draft Combine 2024 winners and losers: Bronny James performs under pressure; Zach Edey is bigger, but slow
As the NBA Draft Combine winds down, here are the biggest winners and losers from this week in ChicagoCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Fury refuses to look Usyk in the eye in face-off
Heavyweight Tyson Fury refuses to face off with Oleksandr Usyk during a cordial news conference in Saudi Arabia.BBC News - Top stories -
Watch: Fury refuses face-off with Usyk
Watch as Tyson Fury jokes around as he avoids eye contact with Oleksandr Usyk during face-off.BBC News - Top stories -
South Africa’s ‘lost leader’ faces the end game
What’s at stake in Cyril Ramaphosa’s last electionFinancial Times - World -
Tory peer faces ban over drunken outburst
An investigation finds Lord Ranger called a group of women "useless" while drunk in a Commons bar.BBC News - Top stories -
Steelmakers warn ministers that UK faces dumping risk
Plans to bring in carbon tax a year after EU will see shipments ‘diverted’ to Britain, industry saysFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
A Hunter Biden Debate, Finally
The president’s son will likely go on trial before the candidates meet on June 27.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Biden’s Future Problem
In reporting about voters’ views of Mr. Biden, it’s clear at least some think he’s hardly doing anything at all — and that if re-elected, there might be no change.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
As Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital Faces Closure, Patient Care Suffers
Amid a standoff with the state over whether Beth Israel Hospital will close, severely ill patients keep arriving to a hospital that cannot always care for them.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Meta Faces Fresh Probe Over ‘Addictive’ Effect on Kids
The EU has launched an investigation into Facebook and Instagram’s child protection measures as part of mounting concerns around minors’ use of social media.Wired - Tech -
Meta Faces EU Probe Over Facebook, Instagram Child-Protection Policies
The investigation, which could eventually lead to a fine, will look into the platforms’ use of algorithms that officials said may stimulate addictive behavior in children.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - European Union -
35 Years Later, the Remains Known as ‘Chimney Doe’ Have a Name and a Face
A skeleton found in the chimney of a Wisconsin music store in 1989 has been identified, relaunching a police investigation that had been dormant for decades.The New York Times - Top stories -
Meta Faces EU Investigation Over Child Safety Risks
The Digital Services Act, which became active last year,requires social media platforms to work harder to prevent dangerous and illegal content from reaching younger users.Inc. - Business - European Union -
English universities face severe deficits if student numbers fall, says OfS
Watchdog says growth forecasts are ‘not credible’ as ministers consider further curbs on international applicationsFinancial Times - Business -
Michael Cohen faces sharp questioning at Trump trial to end the week
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Evening Report — Cohen faces questions about background, past lies
A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report © Elizabeth Williams via AP Cohen takes a grilling on Trump trial witness stand Michael Cohen, former President Trump's one-time lawyer and "fixer" took ...The Hill - Politics -
Michael Cohen faces sharp cross-examination in Trump "hush money" trial
Michael Cohen faced a second day of cross-examination in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial on Thursday as week five ended. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett unpacks the day's proceedings.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump