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‘The real smugglers are rarely on the boat’: activists in Greece question jailing asylum seekers
Hundreds of people – including children – face lengthy prison sentences under harsh Greek anti-smuggling law . Mohanad was 15 years old when he was arrested by the Greek authorities in November 2022 after arriving in Crete on a vessel that had ...The Guardian - World -
Powerful storm causes multiple deaths and widespread damage in Houston
Powerful storms swept through parts of Texas and the Gulf Coast, causing multiple deaths in the Houston area. Hurricane-force winds caused widespread damage and left hundreds of thousands without power. NBC News' Priscilla Thompson reports.NBC News - Top stories -
The Invisible Hand Strikes Back
Bradley Prize winner Samuel Gregg stands athwart the populist economic tide.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Investors Are Striking Gold All Over
Investors have rarely had it this good, with prices of everything from homes to stocks and cryptocurrencies soaring.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Reddit shares surge as it strikes content deal with OpenAI
Agreement comes as competition for high-quality data to underpin AI models intensifiesFinancial Times - Business -
Messi returns as Miami strikes late to beat D.C.
Lionel Messi returned to the starting lineup as Inter Miami struck late to beat D.C. United 1-0 thanks to a stoppage-time goal from substitute Leonardo Campana on a rainy night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday.ESPN - Sports -
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As crisis escalates in Tunisia, lawyers strike over arrested colleague they say was tortured
Lawyers in Tunisia took to the streets on Thursday to protest a string of recent arrests that have convulsed the country over the past week and provoked international outcryABC News - World -
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 -
Thousands without power after deadly storms strike Texas
Powerful wind and rain slammed the southeastern part of Texas for the second time this month. At least four people were killed in the storm and more than 800,000 customers are still without power.CBS News - Top stories -
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Graduate workers in California to strike over treatment of Gaza protesters
Widespread disruption expected after workers vote to hold series of strikes, starting Monday with UC Santa Cruz. California’s huge university system is facing widespread disruption after workers voted to hold a series of strikes in protest of its ...The Guardian - World - California -
Skenes strikes out first seven Cubs, 11 overall
Paul Skenes struck out the first seven Cubs hitters he faced Friday, setting a record for a Pirates pitcher.ESPN - Sports -
Ukraine Asks for U.S. Help in Striking Targets Inside Russia
Ukraine has also asked the U.S. to lift restrictions on the use of American provided weapons against military objectives inside Russia, U.S. and defense officials said.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
U.C. Santa Cruz Workers to Strike Over Protest Crackdowns
The union representing academic workers in the University of California system said other campuses might strike, too, if officials failed to address their complaints over the handling of pro-Palestinian protests.The New York Times - Top stories -
Latest Houthi strike in Red Sea hits oil tanker: US officials
The latest attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea struck a Greek-owned and operated oil tanker with a ballistic missile early Saturday, according to U.S. officials. The Iranian-backed group hit the oil tanker Wind at around 1 a.m. local ...The Hill - Politics -
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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 -
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Says Railroad Strike Unlikely in Next 60 Days
The timing of the labor-relations board decision could push back the timing of simultaneous walkouts by over 9,000 unionized workers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Paul Skenes throws six no-hit innings: Pirates rookie strikes out 11 against Cubs in second career start
Skenes, who turns 22 this month, tied a Pirates record at Wrigley FieldCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Wheeler strikes out 6, Phillies top Nationals 4-2 for MLB-best 32nd victory
Zack Wheeler struck out six over 7 1/3 innings and the Philadelphia Phillies continued their scorching start with a 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday nightABC News - Sports - MLB -
Media giants lean on sports as Hollywood strikes still loom over content slates
Media companies charming advertisers during the Upfront meetings let sports take center stage as content slates still suffer from last year's Hollywood strikes.CNBC - Business -
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch a missile that strikes an oil tanker in the Red Sea, US military says
Ballistic missile damaged a Panama-flagged, Greek-owned vessel.ABC News - Top stories -
Houthi missile strikes Greek-owned oil tanker in Red Sea, U.S. says
It comes just two days after the Houthis shot down another U.S. military MQ-9 Reaper drone.CBS News - Top stories -
Matt Waldron strikes out 10 as Padres silence Braves' bats in 3-1 win
Matt Waldron struck out a career-high 10 and the San Diego Padres bounced back after being swept in their last series with a 3-1 win over the Atlanta BravesABC News - Sports - MLB -
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New call for first responders to carry blood on ambulances
A group of former military trauma surgeons, nurses and paramedics are calling for first responders to carry blood on rescue vehicles. Doctors say tens of thousands of lives could be saved. NBC News' Cynthia McFadden reports.NBC News - Top stories -
FIFA Delays a Vote on Palestinian Call to Bar Israel
FIFA said it would solicit legal advice before taking up a motion from the Palestinian Football Association to suspend Israel over its actions in Gaza and the West Bank.The New York Times - World - Israel -
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House approves measure condemning 'calls to defund the police'
The House approved a resolution Friday that condemns “calls to defund the police,” taking aim at the rallying cry embraced by some progressives amid the Black Lives Matter movement. The chamber approved the four-page measure in a 337-61 vote, with ...The Hill - Politics -
Jeffries calls on Alito to apologize for 'disrespecting' American flag
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) called on Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Friday to apologize for “disrespecting” the American flag. “Samuel Alito should apologize immediately for disrespecting the American flag and sympathizing ...The Hill - Politics -
NI surfers call for end to sewage pollution
NI Water says about 20m tonnes of untreated sewage and wastewater are spilled into waterways annually.BBC News - Top stories -
Thousands march in Tel Aviv to call for a hostage deal.
There are growing signs of domestic frustration with how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has handled the war in Gaza.The New York Times - World -
Biden calls for cease-fire in Morehouse commencement address
Speaking at Morehouse College's commencement ceremony on Sunday, President Biden called for a cease-fire in Gaza. Nikole Killion has more.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Taiwan's new president calls on China to cease 'intimidation'
Lai Ching-te was sworn in as Taiwan’s new president on Monday, extending the rule of a party that is viewed with suspicion by China.NBC News - Top stories - China -
MP calls for water parasite outbreak compensation
Totnes MP Anthony Mangnall says he wants South West Water to pay firms in Devon what they "deserve".BBC News - Top stories -
It's Time to Stop Calling Women 'Accidental CEOs'
Leaders like former Xerox CEO Anne Mulcahy and Expedia's Ariane Gorin--the latest woman to take the helm at a Fortune 500 company--didn't plot their rise. They're still qualified for the top job.Inc. - Business -
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Pope Francis calls climate change "a road to death"
In a historic interview that aired in part on "60 Minutes," Pope Francis sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss a range of issues, including his views on the war in Gaza, migrants and same-sex ...CBS News - Top stories - Climate