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Activists sue Russia over ‘weak’ climate policy
Russian constitutional court is considering claim, which activists hope will raise awareness about emissions. A group of activists are fighting for the right to scrutinise Russia’s climate policies, and in particular its enormous methane ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Climate activists protest by glueing themselves at Munich airport
Six climate activists have broken through a security fence at Munich airport and glued themselves to access routes leading to runways, temporarily shutting down flightsABC News - World - Climate -
Johnson condemns lawmaker fighting at hearing: ‘Not a good look’
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) condemned the tone of a raucous Thursday night House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing saying members need to show decorum. “It's not a good look for Congress,” Johnson told reporters as they asked about a ...The Hill - Politics -
Greene fracas at hearing leaves lawmakers shaking their heads
A Thursday night hearing’s descent into chaos earned rebuke from both sides of the aisle after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) attacked another member’s physical appearance, a barb Democrats said had racial undertones. House Oversight and ...The Hill - Politics -
Nigerian activists condemn mass ‘forced marriages’ of 100 girls and young women
Petition launched to halt mass ceremony that organisers say is for 100 orphans whose parents were killed by gangs. Human rights activists in Nigeria have launched a petition to stop a plan to push 100 girls and young women into marriage in a mass ...The Guardian - World -
‘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 -
Alito says he had 'no involvement' in upside-down flag flying at home
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said that he had “no involvement” in the upside-down American flag flying at his home in Alexandria, Va., following the 2020 election, a symbol associated the "Stop the Steal" efforts premised on false claims of ...The Hill - Politics -
BlackRock funds are ‘crushing shareholder rights,' says activist Boaz Weinstein
Boaz Weinstein is fighting for control or reform at 10 BlackRock closed-end funds, which trade at a steep discount to their net asset value.CNBC - Business -
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Eight climate activists arrested in Germany over airport protest
About 60 flights cancelled after members of Letzte Generation glue themselves to ground at Munich. Eight climate activists have been arrested after causing Munich airport to close, leading to about 60 flight cancellations.. Six activists broke ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Climate activists glue themselves at Munich airport to protest flying
The activists from the German-based group Last Generation, which has carried out similar protests in the past, were protesting flying, the most polluting form of transportation.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
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Motion to dismiss indictment filed, hearing set in Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ case
Santa Fe judge will hear arguments from Alec Baldwin’s attorney who has filed a motion to dismiss the indictment for manslaughter in the 2021 death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the ‘Rust’ movieNBC News - Top stories -
ICJ Hears Arguments from South Africa on Israel’s Rafah Offensive
South Africa asked the court to order Israel to immediately withdraw from the southern Gaza city, where more than a million Palestinians had sought shelter from the war.The New York Times - World - Israel -
The Landmark Supreme Court Audio You Were Never Meant to Hear
Using sleuthing, voice actors and AI, a determined professor resurrects unrecorded oral arguments from Brown v. Board. Says one retired justice: A ‘little creepy’ but ‘amazing.’The Wall Street Journal - World -
Fetterman says wild Oversight hearing was worse than 'Jerry Springer Show'
Sen. John Fetterman says the wild and chaotic scene inside a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing Thursday night, which featured lawmakers lobbing multiple appearance-related insults at one another, was worse than an episode of ...The Hill - Politics -
Raucous congressional hearing with 'fake eyelashes' comment sparks backlash
Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday said he is disappointed in the chaos and name-calling that happened during a raucous House Oversight Committee markup on Thursday night.ABC News - Top stories -
At ICJ Hearing, Israel Defends Rafah Operation as ‘Limited and Localized’
Lawyers for Israel argued that the International Court of Justice should not grant a South African request to order an immediate halt to the ground assault in Rafah.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Evening Report — Chaotic late-night House hearing continues to play out
A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report © Getty Images/AP Late-night House fracas continues to roil Congress Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) sought to calm the waters after an intensely personal war of ...The Hill - Politics -
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Marcus Ericsson and Linus Lundqvist involved in separate wrecks during Indy 500 preparations
Former Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson and rookie Linus Lundqvist were involved in separate crashes during a busy day of practiceABC News - Sports -
3 North Koreans, 1 American accused by DOJ of 'staggering fraud' involving Fortune 500 companies
A trio of North Koreans and an American are accused of a “staggering” fraud scheme in a Justice Department indictment unsealed Thursday that accused them of operating a complex operation securing work with multiple major American corporations and ...The Hill - Politics -
Joint streaming venture involving ESPN, Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery will be called Venu Sports
The sports streaming platform planned by ESPN, Fox and Warner BrosABC News - Entertainment -
Justice Dept. makes arrests in North Korean identity theft scheme involving thousands of IT workers
The Justice Department has announced multiple arrests in a series of complex stolen identity theft cases that officials say are part of a wide-ranging scheme that generates enormous proceeds for the North Korean government, including for its ...ABC News - Tech -
Joint streaming venture involving ESPN, Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery will be called Venu Sports
The sports streaming platform planned by ESPN, Fox and Warner BrosABC News - Sports -
Three soccer players arrested over alleged match-fixing involving yellow cards in Australian league games
Three soccer players arrested over alleged match-fixing involving yellow cards in Australian league gamesABC News - Sports -
Steve Wozniak: When I die, these are the moments I want to remember—they don't involve co-founding Apple
Your accomplishments won't make you happy in the end, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak said in a recent commencement speech. Here's what he says matters more.CNBC - Business -
Activist Corvex could take an amicable approach to help create value at Vestis. How it may unfold
Corvex reveals a stake in uniform supplier Vestis. The firm is suggesting that it’s here for the long term.CNBC - Business -
Actors' Voices Stolen by AI Company, Lawsuit Claims
Two voiceover actors claim Lovo, a San Francisco AIstartup, tricked them into providing voice samples, then used them without permission.Inc. - Business -
UN top court opens 2 days of hearings on Israel's military actions in Rafah
UN top court opens 2 days of hearings on Israel's military actions in RafahABC News - World - Israel -
Chaos erupts in hearing as Greene, Ocasio-Cortez clash over ‘fake eyelashes’ jibe at Crockett
A House Oversight Committee hearing devolved into chaos Thursday night as Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) clashed after the firebrand Republican accused Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) of wearing “fake ...The Hill - Politics -
Raskin says it's 'worth investigating' whether House members were drinking in hearing room
Rep. Jamie Raskin (Md.), the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, says it’s “worth investigating” whether lawmakers were drinking during Thursday’s explosive hearing, after rumors circulated that noncommittee members ...The Hill - Politics -
Sunday shows preview: Biden-Trump agree to debate; House Oversight hearing gets heated
President Biden and former President Trump agreed to take the debate stage later this year. as the two prepare for a rematch in November. As the 2024 election inches closer, the decision to go one-on-one will likely be a focus of this week's ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
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Xbox Reveals Modular Proteus Controller For Gamers With Disabilities
As part of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Microsoft announced the modular $300 Proteus Controller, a Designed for Xbox controller created by peripherals company ByoWave. The controller comes as a kit with multiple "snap and play" parts that ...GameSpot - Tech -
Trump's allies are drawing up detailed proposals to implement the presumptive Republican presidential nominee's plans for an unprecedented immigration crackdown, according to people involved in the effort.
Trump’s allies are drawing up detailed proposals to implement the presumptive Republican presidential nominee’s plans for an unprecedented immigration crackdown, according to people involved in the effort.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Riverside County Jail Death Lawsuit Is Settled for $7.5 Million Amid Inquiry
A violent encounter captured on video was part of a surge in jail deaths that spurred an inquiry into the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.The New York Times - Top stories -
Sean Combs Allegations: What We Know About Lawsuits and Raids
Raids at his homes in Los Angeles and Miami Beach were related to an inquiry that a federal official said was at least in part a human trafficking investigation.The New York Times - Top stories -
DOJ recommends 40 years for Pelosi attacker
David DePape was found guilty of attempted kidnapping of a U.S. official and assault on a family member of a U.S. official last November.Politico - Politics -
The world's top golfer, Scottie Scheffler, faces criminal charges after an incident involving the Louisville police as he tried to enter Valhalla Golf Club to play in the PGA Championship.
The world’s top golfer, Scottie Scheffler, faces criminal charges after an incident involving the Louisville police as he tried to enter Valhalla Golf Club to play in the PGA Championship.The Wall Street Journal - World