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Video shows emergency vehicle convoy in Gaza being fired upon
Video recovered from a paramedic who was among 15 workers killed by Israeli forces on March 23 shows a convoy of ambulances being fired upon in Gaza. The IDF said the vehicles were “advancing ...NBC News - 4d -
Trump’s tariffs may be perilous for small, heavily indebted countries in global south
Garment workers in countries such as Cambodia among those who fear they will lose pay cheques if companies move production elsewhere. “This is very messed up. If Trump wants Cambodia to import more ...The Guardian - 4d -
Recovering Pope Francis Surprises Pilgrims With a Public Appearance
Pope Francis was wheeled through a crowd that included health care workers from around the world, who had been told he was watching their Jubilee Mass on television.The New York Times - 3d -
Human rights organizations face mass layoffs in Argentina
Argentine President Javier Milei's government laid off human rights workers who investigate, document, and educate the public about crimes committed by the military dictatorship between 1976 and 1983.CBS News - 3d -
Ten Britons accused of committing war crimes while fighting for Israel in Gaza
Exclusive: Met to be handed dossier of evidence alleging crimes including killings of civilians and aid workers. A war crimes complaint against 10 Britons who served with the Israeli military in ...The Guardian - 3d -
Video Shows Search for Missing Gaza Paramedics Before Israelis Shoot Rescuers
The Palestine Red Crescent released a video made by a paramedic before he was killed, and called the deaths of 15 rescue workers “a full-fledged war crime.” Israel has said it is investigating.The New York Times - 2d -
Gaza medic deaths just the latest in Israel’s long history of changing its story over civilian killings
After 15 Palestinian medics and civil defence workers were killed by Israeli forces late last month, Israel began a familiar pattern of denial. The Israel Defense Forces’ changing account of its ...The Guardian - 1d -
Dr. Oz Pushed for AI Health Care in First Medicare Agency Town Hall
Dr. Oz, who now controls the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and its $1.5 trillion budget, promoted the idea that AI avatars could replace frontline health care workers.Wired - 1d -
The Guardian view on Trump’s trade war: no one will win, but China is taking the long view | Editorial
Beijing is braced for turbulence due to swingeing tariffs. But it sees a bigger, more promising story of US hegemonic decline. No one, least of all consumers and workers, will win the ferocious ...The Guardian - 17h -
‘Both sides will suffer’ as Trump hikes tariffs on China: Fmr. U.S. ambassador to China
Former U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss how workers and consumers in China and America will be impacted by the escalating trade war between both nations.NBC News - 14h -
Dominican Republic ends search for survivors after nightclub roof collapse
An official statement said “all reasonable possibilities of finding more survivors” had been exhausted in a disaster that has killed at least 184 people.. Rescue workers in the Dominican Republic ...The Guardian - 7h -
Main Street Employers Still Struggling to Fill Job Openings
A National Federation of Independent Businesses survey found the number of small companies still having trouble finding suitable job candidates increased in March.Inc. - 5d -
Deloitte Layoffs Reflect Private Sector Fallout From DOGE Cuts to Government Contracts
One of the top 10 U.S. consulting firms is preparing for layoffs as $65 billion worth of federal contracts with private companies are targeted for cuts and cancellations.Inc. - 5d -
Here are some student loan repayment tips amid challenging times for borrowers
It's a challenging time for many federal student loan borrowers just trying to pay off their debt. Here's what borrowers need to know.CNBC - 3d -
Trump asks Supreme Court to block return of man deported by 'mistake'
The Trump administration has appealed a federal judge's ruling ordering the return of Abrego Garcia to the United States. The Justice Department blamed Garcia's deportation on a "administrative ...NBC News - 2d -
'Wi-Fi Keeps Going Down': Donald Trump's Return-to-Office Mandate Is Going Terribly
Dozens of federal employees tell WIRED the return-to-office order has resulted in widespread chaos, plummeting productivity, and significantly reduced services to the public.Wired - 2d -
Columbia’s Former Leader Faced Contentious Interview After Resigning
Dr. Katrina Armstrong told a federal task force she could not remember details from the university’s report on antisemitism or her response to its recommendations.The New York Times - 2d -
Maine sues Trump administration over funding freeze after trans athlete dispute
Maine officials sued the administration of President Donald Trump to try to stop the government from freezing federal money in the wake of a dispute over transgender athletes.NBC News - 1d -
Trump's terrible tariffs: A double whammy for Americans
President Trump's executive order on tariffs is a national sales tax that consumers will pay on top of their local property, state sales and income and federal taxes, and is estimated to amount to ...The Hill - 1d -
Memorabilia scammer forged Kardashian, Trump autographs for up to $550K, feds say
A scammer made hundreds of thousands of dollars by selling fake celebrity memorabilia, including forged signatures of the Kardashians and President Donal Trump, federal authorities said Monday.NBC News - 1d -
Judge gives Trump administration deadline to provide evidence against Mahmoud Khalil
An immigration judge in Louisiana ordered the federal government Tuesday to provide evidence by Wednesday justifying its attempt to deport a Columbia University student activist.NBC News - 1d -
Adams Administration Will Give ICE Space to Operate on Rikers Island
An executive order says federal immigration agents would work with city officials on criminal investigations only. Critics say the move opens the door for wrongdoing.The New York Times - 1d -
Judge in New York will consider blocking future deportations under Alien Enemies Act
Following the Supreme Court allowing the deportation of noncitizens under the Alien Enemies Act, a federal judge in New York will weigh blocking any future removals.ABC News - 21h -
New German coalition to name sports minister in change of strategy
Germany's future coalition government plans to create a new position of state minister for sport within the Federal Chancellery. Sport was previously included in the interior minister's brief. But ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Judges block DOJ from removing plaintiffs in Alien Enemies Act deportation case
Federal judges in New York and Texas temporarily blocked the deportations of certain Venezuelan migrants facing removal under Trump's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act.CBS News - 18h -
Judge rules for Associated Press in White House access dispute
A federal judge granted the Associated Press' request for a preliminary injunction and ordered White House officials to restore its access to certain spaces.CBS News - 18h -
Small Business Optimism Slides as Tariffs Sow Uncertainty
The chief economist at the National Federation of Independent Businesses wondered if there was an economic iceberg looming, as its March survey of U.S. entrepreneurs showed a fourth straight month ...Inc. - 18h -
Judges block DOJ from removing plaintiffs in Alien Enemies Act deportation case
Federal judges in New York and Texas temporarily blocked the deportations of certain Venezuelan migrants facing removal under Trump's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act.CBS News - 18h -
Judge rules for Associated Press in White House access dispute
A federal judge granted the Associated Press' request for a preliminary injunction and ordered White House officials to restore its access to certain spaces.CBS News - 18h -
White House ends funding for key US climate body: ‘No coming back from this’
Nasa cuts contract that convened USGCRP, which released assessments impacting environmental decision-making. The White House is ending funding for the body that produces the federal government’s ...The Guardian - 15h -
Trump Threatens Climate Policies in the States
After halting federal attempts to combat global warming, President Trump is now targeting efforts by states to reduce greenhouse gases, setting up a legal clash.The New York Times - 12h -
Canadian PM Carney says negotiations with Trump on economic, security relationship to commence after election
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday that negotiations with President Trump on the U.S.-Canada economic and security relationships will start after the Canadian federal election. “The ...The Hill - 10h -
OpenAI says Musk has run 'unlawful campaign of harassment' against company in lawsuit
OpenAI said in a lawsuit that Elon Musk made a "sham" attempt to buy the company, and asked a federal district court to stop him from further attacks.CNBC - 9h -
OpenAI Asks Court to Bar Elon Musk From Unfairly Attacking It
In a legal filing, OpenAI asked a federal court to hold Mr. Musk responsible for any damage he has caused the firm, in the latest sign of their bitter feud.The New York Times - 9h -
Adams Is Allowing ICE to Return to Rikers. Here’s What to Know.
Federal immigration officials had been barred from the New York City jail complex. The mayor says they can return, but only to work on criminal cases.The New York Times - 4h -
FAFSA had been struggling for years. Then Trump cut the Education Department in half
Families and students are growing nervous about the fate of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) amid President Trump's massive cuts to the Department of Education and his plans to ...The Hill - 3d -
Appeals court halts Trump independent agency firings, spurring Supreme Court battle
A federal appeals court flipped on President Trump’s firings of two independent agency leaders, temporarily reinstating them Monday and likely setting up a battle at the Supreme Court. In a 7-4 ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump, Tariffs and Carney: Canada Polls Show Liberals With Early Election Lift
The Liberal Party, which not long ago seemed destined to crash in federal elections under Justin Trudeau, is experiencing a reversal of fortune. Here’s what a close review of polls shows.The New York Times - 2d -
Ex-Fed bank leader: Trump tariffs dramatically raise risk of 'Smoot-Hawley type outcome'
Former Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said early Monday that President Trump’s tariffs could risk severely worsening the economy, in a way that mirrors the consequences ...The Hill - 2d -
Inter captain Martinez fined 5,000 euros for blasphemy
Lautaro Martinez has avoided a suspension for blasphemy after the Inter Milan captain agreed a fine with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) for offensive language during a defeat to arch-rivals ...Yahoo Sports - 2d