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Mount Fuji view to be blocked to deter tourists
Residents are fed up with visitors dropping rubbish and parking illegally as they seek the perfect photo.BBC News - Top stories -
Efforts to secure ceasefire in Gaza continue
Attempts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza are ongoing, with Hamas saying today that it is reviewing the latest Israeli counter-proposals as international negotiators work for a truce. Meanwhile, aid workers trying to make a difference in Gaza face ...CBS News - Top stories -
Efforts to secure ceasefire in Gaza continue
Attempts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza are ongoing, with Hamas saying today that it is reviewing the latest Israeli counter-proposals as international negotiators work for a truce. Meanwhile, aid workers trying to make a difference in Gaza face ...CBS News - World -
TikTok reward-to-watch feature suspended after EU threats to block it
Service suspended in France and Spain amid safety and addiction concerns among children, in first use of new digital laws. A TikTok service offering rewards such as gift vouchers for watching videos has been suspended by the company shortly after ...The Guardian - World - Tiktok -
Mount Fuji view to be blocked as tourists overcrowd popular photo spot
Fujikawaguchiko town official says choice to erect huge barrier is ‘regrettable’ and last resort. A huge barrier to block views of Mount Fuji will be installed at a popular photo spot by Japanese authorities exasperated by crowds of badly behaved ...The Guardian - World -
Adam Neumann, Rebuffed by WeWork, Asks Bankruptcy Court to Block Lender Plan
The former chief executive and co-founder of WeWork says it stonewalled his bid, which the company denied.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Arizona House advances effort to repeal 1864 near-total abortion ban
Arizona's House of Representatives on Wednesday advanced an effort to repeal the state's Civil War-era abortion ban that's set to go into effect June 8. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has the latest from Phoenix.CBS News - Top stories - Abortion -
Effort to repeal Arizona abortion law heads to state Senate
Arizona lawmakers moved forward Wednesday in their efforts to repeal a Civil War-era law that bans all abortions except to save the woman's life. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has the details.CBS News - Top stories - Abortion -
U.N. Official Says ‘Every Day Counts’ in Aid Efforts for Gaza
The top coordinator for humanitarian aid in the territory said Israel had made progress but that much more needed to be done to meet the vast need there.The New York Times - World -
Aircraft seat shortages hamper airlines’ efforts to upgrade planes
Continuing supply chain bottlenecks come as carriers race to unveil new cabins to attract customersFinancial Times - Business - Travel -
Blinken to travel to Saudi Arabia to discuss cease-fire efforts
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Saudi Arabia next week to discuss cease-fire efforts, the State Department said on Saturday. Blinken's trip on Monday comes as Egypt, Qatar, Israel and Hamas have not managed to reach a cease-fire ...The Hill - Politics -
Jeff Bezos isn't a fan of 'time blocking'—here's what he does instead to boost his productivity
Jeff Bezos doesn't time block or stick to a strict schedule to be successful and productive. Instead, he allots however much time he needs for mind wandering.CNBC - Business -
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Most Jews and Palestinians want peace. Extremists, narcissists and other ‘allies’ only block the way | Jonathan Freedland
Both sides are beset by those who think their words and deeds bring peace closer. Instead they instil fear and make a better future harder to attain. Beware the friend who is only trying to help. Not, perhaps, as a rule for life but certainly when ...The Guardian - World -
Arizona House votes to repeal 1864 abortion law, measure now heads to the state Senate
Earlier this month, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the highly-restrictive 160-year-old law that bans nearly all abortions can be enforced.CBS News - Politics - Abortion -
Trump is among 'unindicted co-conspirators' in effort to overturn 2020 election in Michigan, investigator says
Former President Donald Trump, his former chief of staff Mark Meadows and his former attorney Rudy Giuliani are uncharged co-conspirators in a Michigan "false electors" scheme tied to efforts to overturn the 2020 election, a state investigator ...NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Trump is among 'unindicted co-conspirators' in effort to overturn 2020 election in Michigan, investigator says
Former President Donald Trump, his former chief of staff Mark Meadows and his former attorney Rudy Giuliani are uncharged co-conspirators in a Michigan "false electors" scheme tied to efforts to overturn the 2020 election, a state investigator ...NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
300 Music A-Listers Sign Letter in Support of Efforts to Nix Predatory Concert Ticket Resellers
Using bots to snap up seats and reselling them for outrageous markups harms artists and fans, say Billie Eilish, Lorde, and many other artists who signed a letter to Congress.Inc. - Business -
A US-led effort to bring aid to Gaza by sea is moving forward. But big concerns remain
The construction of a new port in Gaza and a UABC News - World -
Egypt sends delegation to Israel, its latest effort to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
Egypt has sent a high-level delegation to Israel with the hope of brokering a cease-fire agreement with Hamas in GazaABC News - World - Israel -
Egypt's president dispatched his intelligence chief to Israel in a last-ditch effort to revive talks toward a cease-fire in Gaza.
Egypt’s president dispatched his intelligence chief to Israel in a last-ditch effort to revive talks toward a cease-fire in Gaza.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Suárez's scoreless innings streak ends in otherwise brilliant effort in Phillies win over Padres
Ranger Suárez’s scoreless streak ended at 32 innings but he was otherwise brilliant through eight innings and Alec Bohm homered and drove in four runs for the Philadelphia Phillies, who beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 to win the weekend seriesABC News - Sports - MLB -
Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows were indicted, along with 16 others, in Arizona for their alleged efforts to overturn Trump's November 2020 election defeat in the state.
Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows were indicted, along with 16 others, in Arizona for their alleged efforts to overturn Trump’s November 2020 election defeat in the state.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. troops began assembling a floating pier off the Gaza coast as part of an effort to open new conduits for the delivery of humanitarian aid to the enclave.
U.S. troops began assembling a floating pier off the Gaza coast as part of an effort to open new conduits for the delivery of humanitarian aid to the enclave.The Wall Street Journal - World