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U.S. reviewing whether to restrict military aid to IDF unit accused of human rights abuses
The Biden administration is reviewing whether to restrict aid to an Israeli military battalion after determining that it was one of three battalions credibly implicated in gross human rights violations against Palestinians in the occupied West ...NBC News - Politics -
U.S. Weighs Citing Israeli Military Unit for Human-Rights Violations
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said any penalties “will have no impact on Israel’s ability to defend itself against Hamas, Iran, Hezbollah, or other threats.”The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Human rights groups and diplomats condemn Iraq’s anti-LGBTQ+ law
US state department says law could drive away foreign investment and David Cameron calls it ‘dangerous and worrying’. Human rights groups and diplomats have criticised a law passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would impose heavy ...The Guardian - World -
Burkina Faso's army massacred over 200 civilians in a village raid, Human Rights Watch says
Human Rights Watch says military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and many children, in attacks on two villages accused of cooperating with militantsABC News - World -
US won't sanction Israeli units accused of human rights violations in West Bank
The State Department has determined that Israeli units accessed of human rights violations in the West Bank will remain eligible for US aid.ABC News - Top stories - Israel -
U.S. reviewing whether to restrict military aid to IDF unit accused of human rights abuses
The Biden administration is reviewing whether to restrict aid to an Israeli military battalion after determining that it was one of three battalions credibly implicated in gross human rights violations against Palestinians in the occupied West ...NBC News - Top stories -
State Department blasts new Iraq anti-homosexuality law as human rights threat
The State Department said that a law passed by Iraq’s parliament on Saturday criminalizing same-sex relationships was a threat to human rights and freedoms.NBC News - Top stories - Iraq -
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Immigration advocates see work permits as Biden's best option
President Biden’s left flank is pushing for expanded work permits for undocumented immigrants, not just as a humanitarian imperative, but as a political boon ahead of November. Speculation over Biden’s next play on immigration has reached a fever ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Sheppie Abramowitz, Who Advocated Relief for Refugees, Dies at 88
She helped people fleeing conflicts in Vietnam, China, Kosovo and elsewhere around the world, and established the Washington office of the International Rescue Committee.The New York Times - World -
‘Movement will persist’: Advocates stress Weinstein reversal doesn’t derail #MeToo
Harvey Weinstein's accusers and their advocates were shocked and angered by an appellate court’s decision to overturn the ex-movie mogul’s 2020 rape convictionABC News - Entertainment -
McConnell says he is 'not advocating anything' at a federal abortion ban level
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said he is not pushing for anything at the federal level for an abortion ban. NBC's Kristen Welker asked McConnell on "Meet the Press" whether he would support a 15-week federal ban on abortions, like ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
NASA astronauts arrive for Boeing's first human spaceflight
The two NASA astronauts assigned to Boeing's first human spaceflight have arrived in Florida for their May launchABC News - Tech - NASA -
'A Body Made of Glass' Review: Hypochondria and Humanity
When it comes to health and sickness, what is real and what is imaginary? More importantly, who decides?The Wall Street Journal - World -
NASA astronauts arrive for Boeing's first human spaceflight
The two NASA astronauts assigned to Boeing's first human spaceflight have arrived in Florida for their May launchABC News - Tech - NASA -
'We've come too far': Weinstein's overturned rape conviction won't stop #MeToo movement, advocates say
A day after learning that Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction was overturned by New York's highest court, one of the women whose testimony was at the heart of his trial said she was "sick to my stomach."NBC News - Top stories -
The right color shampoo for your hair
Learn about which shampoo color you should use for your hair color in order to maintain it. Shop shampoos from brands like Oribe, Fanola and Morrocanoil.NBC News - Top stories -
Andrew Tate’s human trafficking trial can proceed, Romanian court rules
‘Misogynist influencer’ was indicted in June along with his brother and two Romanian female suspects. Andrew Tate’s trial on human trafficking charges can proceed, a Romanian court has ruled, 10 months after he was first indicted.. The ...The Guardian - World -
Superbug from human eye drops outbreak spread to dogs
The discovery of drug-resistant bacteria in two dogs prompted a probe by the CDC and New Jersey health authorities.CBS News - Top stories -
‘Eugenics on steroids’: the toxic and contested legacy of Oxford’s Future of Humanity Institute
Founded in 2005 and lauded by Silicon Valley, the Nick Bostrom’s centre for studying existential risk warned about AI but also gave rise to cultish ideas such as effective altruism. Two weeks ago it was quietly announced that the Future of ...The Guardian - World -
More human remains found in Greater Manchester torso investigation
Police ‘very confident’ body parts in Salford belong to a man in his 60s whose torso was found on 4 April. More human remains have been found in two locations as part of a murder investigation that started when a man’s torso was discovered in a ...The Guardian - World -
Deforestation opens paths for disease spread from animals to humans
Damage to habitats and closer contact can help multiple infections jump from wildlifeFinancial Times - World -
Lakers are searching for the right adjustments and when to make them
The Lakers are looking for reasons why their offensive efficiency declined in the second half of Games 1 and 2 in the playoff series against the Nuggets.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
You’ve Been Wronged. That Doesn’t Make You Right.
Never had our culture made the claiming of complaint such an animating force.The New York Times - Top stories -
The 3 most affordable borrowing options right now
Interest rates are elevated, but there are still affordable lending options to consider if you need to borrow money.CBS News - Top stories -
3 gold investing mistakes to avoid right now
Looking to make a successful investment in gold? Then be sure to avoid making these simple mistakes.CBS News - Top stories -
The 33 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now
From Mr. and Mrs. Smith to Fallout, these are our picks for what you should be watching on the streamer.Wired - Tech -
The 17 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now
From Road House to Bottoms, these are the must-watch films on Amazon Prime Video.Wired - Tech -
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Europe’s hard-right parties differ in important ways
Hard-right parties in France, Germany and Italy are hungry for success in the EU elections but national differences matterFinancial Times - Business - Europe -
Europe’s hard-right parties differ in important ways
Hard-right parties in France, Germany and Italy are hungry for success in the EU elections but national differences matterFinancial Times - World - Europe -
Nvidia-backed startup Synthesia unveils AI avatars that can convey human emotions
AI startup Synthesia on Thursday announced the launch of its "Expressive Avatars," AI-generated digital avatars that can convey human emotions.CNBC - Business -
Chef José Andrés says aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes represented the 'best of humanity'
The founder of World Central Kitchen says the seven aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes represented the “best of humanity.”ABC News - Top stories - Israel -
WATCH: Deaf and blind puppy has ‘great love story’ with her human dad
Sheridan Wright captured her husband Erik and their puppy Nellie falling deeper in love by the day.ABC News - Top stories -
Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules
A court in Romania’s capital has ruled that a trial can start in the case of influencer Andrew Tate, who is charged with human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit womenABC News - World -
Romanian court orders trial can start for influencer Andrew Tate on charges of human trafficking and rape
Romanian court orders trial can start for influencer Andrew Tate on charges of human trafficking and rapeABC News - World -
Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules
A court in Romania’s capital has ruled that a trial can start in the case of influencer Andrew Tate, who is charged with human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit womenABC News - Top stories -
Romania court rules Andrew Tate's rape, human trafficking trial can start
A Bucharest court has ruled that a case against social media influencer Andrew Tate meets the required legal criteria and can go ahead, but there's no date set yet.CBS News - World -
Romania court rules Andrew Tate's rape, human trafficking trial can start
A Bucharest court has ruled that a case against social media influencer Andrew Tate meets the required legal criteria and can go ahead, but there's no date set yet.CBS News - Top stories -
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says human jobs won’t just go away because of AI
Nvidia Inc. chips are powering the artificial-intelligence revolution. But while Chief Executive Jensen Huang thinks AI will change the world, he doesn’t expect human jobs to just disappear.MarketWatch - Business