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Planet Fitness's New Chief Steps Into a Culture-War Storm
The gym chain contends with a boycott and bomb threats as it stands by its inclusive locker-room policy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
US lab-grown meat bans criticised as culture war ‘own goal’
Producer warns America is ceding a competitive advantage, just as it did with semiconductorsFinancial Times - Business -
Thai high: the rise of a newfound cannabis culture – a photo essay
Photographer Dougie Wallace has been looking at the impact of the decriminalisation of cannabis in Thailand, from Khaosan Road to the beach resorts, such as Krabi and Phuket, that attract tourists. The decriminalisation of cannabis in Thailand in ...The Guardian - World -
Biden speaks at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers remarks at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden speaks at National Museum of African American History and Culture: Watch live
President Biden will give remarks Friday at an NAACP event marking the anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington. The event is scheduled to begin at 11:45 a.m. EDT. ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
‘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 -
Bank Regulator Overseeing ‘Toxic’ Culture Loses Key Supporter in Senate
Senator Sherrod Brown, the chair of the Senate Banking Committee, called for President Biden to replace Martin Gruenberg as leader of the F.D.I.C.The New York Times - Business -
FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg to Resign
Gruenberg bowed to pressure to resign after an external investigation found widespread sexual harassment at the agency. He plans to stay until a successor is confirmed.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A Total War Star Wars Game Is Reportedly In Development
A Star Wars-themed Total War game is reportedly currently in development over at Creative Assembly.. According to to DualShockers, there are three Total War games being worked on right now. It's unclear which project Creative Assembly is furthest ...GameSpot - Tech -
Georgia and Russia's 'Hybrid War'
Vladimir Putin’s friends in Tbilisi are following the Kremlin’s playbook to shut down independent voices in civil society.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Putin tightens war machine
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Putin tightens up his war machine Russian President Vladimir Putin’s post-inauguration Cabinet reshuffle and military ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
State Department issues alert for Americans traveling overseas
The State Department issued a worldwide alert Friday for Americans traveling overseas. Sources tell CBS News the warning is a result of recent intelligence, citing threats by ISIS against Pride events in parts of Europe. CBS News national security ...CBS News - Top stories -
Thunderstorm weather warning issued by Met Office
Forecasters have warned some areas could see up to 50mm (2in) of rain and flooding on Saturday.BBC News - Top stories -
France Issues Scratch-and-Sniff Baguette Postage Stamps
The celebration of French heritage in the run-up to the Paris Olympics was unveiled on the feast day of Saint Honoré, the patron saint of bakers.The New York Times - World -
M&S website and app hit by technical issue
Customers were unable to shop online for around five hours but services are now working again.BBC News - Top stories -
Gayle King, Patrick Mahomes and Others Celebrate Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue
Gayle King, Patrick Mahomes and others arrived in Midtown to celebrate the staying power of the publication on its 60th anniversary.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
‘Art-washing’? Unease as British cultural institutions lend lustre to Saudi trade push
Campaigners say move to use the arts to reinforce economic ties with Riyadh may help to launder Gulf state’s human rights record. It was an unusual gig for YolanDa Brown, the saxophonist and composer who this week performed high above the clouds ...The Guardian - World -
OpenAI’s former superalignment leader blasts company: ‘safety culture and processes have taken a backseat’
Jan Leike has taken to his personal account on X to post a lengthy thread of messages excoriating OpenAI and its leadership.VentureBeat - Tech -
What would Steve Jobs think of Apple’s culture-crushing advert? | John Naughton
Its latest iPad ad, portraying the destruction of artistic tools, is confirmation that company is just another unfeeling, arrogant tech giant. This is a tale of two advertisements. And about the company that made them – Apple Inc. The first ad ran ...The Guardian - World -
Toxic Political Culture Has Even Some Slovaks Calling Country ‘a Black Hole.’
Slovakia has long been dogged by criticism that it is prone to authoritarianism, but a frenzy of blame since an assassination attempt has heightened such concerns.The New York Times - World -
The White House says FDIC chairman to step down following report on agency's toxic workplace culture
The chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will step down from his post once a successor is appointedABC News - Top stories -
GameStop’s stock slides premarket after company issues profit warning, files to issue more shares
GameStop Corp.’s stock fell 19% early Friday, after the videogame retailer and key meme stock issued a profit and sales warning for the first quarter and filed to sell new shares.MarketWatch - Business -
Israel war cabinet minister vows to quit if there is no post-war plan for Gaza
Recent weeks have seen an increasingly public rift over how Gaza should be governed after the war.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Israel-Hamas war: War crimes warrants sought for Sinwar and Netanyahu
The Biden administration denounced efforts by the International Criminal Court to seek arrest warrants for top Israeli officials and Hamas leaders, saying the court's efforts put the terrorist organization and a top US ally on equivalent footing. ...CNN - Top stories - Israel -
'The Road to the Country' Review: To War for Biafra
Chigozie Obioma’s novel follows two brothers into the inferno of Nigeria’s civil war.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Russia and Ukraine: two economies at war
Government reshuffle underlines Putin’s militarisation effort as Kyiv fights on with western supportFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
The hypocrisy behind the GOP’s war on antisemitism
Republicans’ partisan weaponization of antisemitism has not diminished their toleration of anti-Jewish dog whistlers in their own ranks.The Hill - Politics -
The other war: Cuban mercenaries in Ukraine
Fed up with humiliation and mistreatment, Cuban soldiers of the 428th regiment, based in Donetsk, carried out an operation to kill their own regiment's commander.The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Maui fires left victims food insecure and with health issues, survey finds
Hundreds of Maui residents say their health has declined since the deadly August wildfires, and researchers warn it "could deteriorate further" if access to care isn't improved soon.CBS News - Top stories -
Britt: High maternal mortality rate 'American issue,' not Democrat or Republican
Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) encouraged elected officials to work across the aisle in tackling the United States's high maternal mortality rate during a panel discussion Thursday on maternal mental health. “I think it is so important that we ...The Hill - Politics -
Snowflake invests in Metaplane to solve data quality issues plaguing AI development
The investment in Metaplane will enable Snowflake customers to closely monitor the quality of their data assets moving through different stages of the pipeline to power downstream applications.VentureBeat - Tech -
UK postal workers’ union issues strike warning to Křetínský
Threat of industrial action made if Czech businessman fails to meet demands over takeover bid for Royal MailFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Premier League’s Dramatic Final Day Masks a Bigger Issue
Soccer’s leaders have landed on the wrong solution. Again.The New York Times - World - Premier League -
State Department issues travel alert for LGBTQ people, events abroad
The U.S. State Department issued a caution alert, warning U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution related to violence against "LGBTQI+ persons and events.”ABC News - Top stories -
State Department issues travel warning for LGBTQ pride celebrations
The federal government is warning U.S. citizens traveling internationally during LGBTQ Pride month in June to be vigilant, citing concerns that events could be targeted by extremist groups. The State Department in a travel advisory issued Friday ...The Hill - Politics -
They served as military surgeons — now they're taking on a life-or-death issue at home
A movement to revolutionize the treatment of trauma patients in the U.S. can be traced to an infamous battle fought in East Africa more than 30 years ago.NBC News - Top stories -
At 69, Gayle King Is the Cover Star of Sport Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue
The 69-year-old TV anchor, who graces a cover of this year’s swimsuit issue, was fine showing dimples but wanted to avoid looking “too boobalicious.”The New York Times - Lifestyle -
PM set to issue apology as blood inquiry findings published
More than 30,000 people were infected with HIV and hepatitis C in the infected blood scandal - and 3,000 have since died.BBC News - Top stories -
How much money the U.S. spends on war
American military spending reached $916 billion in 2023, which accounts for more than a third of the world's total military expenditure.CNBC - Business -
Divisions in Israel's war cabinet over future of Gaza
NBC News International Correspondent Raf Sanchez reports from Tel Aviv on the growing rift inside Israel’s war cabinet about what the government in Gaza will look like after the war.NBC News - Politics - Israel