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Rafael Correa’s Shadow and Why Ecuador Can’t Move On

Rafael Correa’s presence is sustained not only by his supporters but also by his adversaries, who have failed to construct a compelling alternative.

The New York Times - 2h

Congo Repatriates 3 Americans Sentenced to Death Over Failed Coup

The men recently had their sentences commuted to life imprisonment for their role in an attempted coup last May in the central African nation.

The New York Times - 1d

How Workplaces Are Still Failing Women (and How to Fix the Problem)

Women feel significantly less valued than their male colleagues and it’s costing businesses billions.

Inc. - 22h

Stocks Fall as Tariff Pause Fails to Quell Wall Street’s Worries

A day after recording its best gain since 2008, the S&P 500 fell 3.5 percent on Thursday, showing that fears about tariffs hampering economic growth were still alive.

The New York Times - 8h

EU could tax Big Tech if Trump trade talks fail, says von der Leyen

European Commission president tells FT she wants ‘balanced’ deal but could hit US services in retaliation

Financial Times - 11h

Bob McManus, Blunt Editorial Voice of New York Post, Dies at 81

As the editor of the tabloid’s editorial page and as a columnist, he skewered those he considered phonies and symbols of failed progressivism.

The New York Times - 10h

Judge sides with Sony in 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Jeopardy!' fight with CBS

Sony claimed CBS licensed the shows to TV stations at below-market rates and failed to maximize advertising revenues.

Los Angeles Times - 10h

Charter Company in Fatal Helicopter Crash Had Prior Mechanical Failures

At least twice before in the past 12 years, aircraft operated by the firm New York Helicopter Charter failed while in flight.

The New York Times - 4h

An Experimental Obesity Pill Mimics Gastric Bypass Surgery

A novel drug that produces a temporary coating in the small intestine could be a new strategy for weight loss—and an alternative to surgeries and GLP-1 drugs.

Wired - 20h

Knicks on pursuit of No. 3 seed: 'You want to be playing well and be the highest seed possible'

The Knicks failed to clinch the No. 3 seed in their potential first-round matchup with the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night but have two more games to capture it.

Yahoo Sports - 3h

Mahmoud Khalil’s Lawyers Will Seek Testimony From Marco Rubio

Lawyers for the detained Columbia graduate said that the lack of substantive charges against him requires more information from the secretary of state. They acknowledge they are likely to fail.

The New York Times - 6h

The big lesson for Europe? Trump backed down under pressure | Alexander Hurst

The EU neither ‘kissed ass’ nor unleashed its most powerful trade weapon. Now it must provide the world with an alternative to US chaos. . . My condolences to everyone who spent days trying to play ...

The Guardian - 3h

My husband is always on his iPad. I miss him. How can I ask for screen-free time together? | Leading questions

Time without screens doesn’t need to feel like homework, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . But it might help to suggest some active alternatives. Read more Leading questions My ...

The Guardian - 5h

Turkish opposition leader criticises Starmer for ignoring arrest of Istanbul mayor

Leader of Turkey’s largest opposition party has hit out at the PM for failing to condemn attacks on a ‘sister party’. The leader of Turkey’s largest opposition party has hit out at Keir Starmer, ...