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Iran commutes a tycoon's death sentence to 20 years in prison
Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported that a tycoon's death sentence has been commuted to 20 years in prison after he returned around $2.1 billion in assets from illegally selling oil abroadABC News - World - Iran -
Saudi women's rights activist jailed for 11 years
Manahel al-Otaibi was convicted of "terrorism charges" reportedly related to her social media posts.BBC News - Top stories -
Martin Myers tried and failed to steal a cigarette. Why has he spent 18 years in prison for it?
A devoted father with a zest for life, he was given an indeterminate sentence in 2006. He is still locked up – and losing hope that he will ever be released. In 2006, Martin Myers got in a scrape over a cigarette. He asked a young man if he had a ...The Guardian - World -
Ex-Met PC jailed for multiple counts of rape
Cliff Mitchell's victims described him as "the devil" and "a pathetic excuse of a man".BBC News - Top stories -
Binance’s former chief Changpeng Zhao sentenced to 4 months in jail
Founder of cryptocurrency exchange had pleaded guilty to failing to establish proper money laundering controlsFinancial Times - Business -
Judge threatens Trump with jail time if he violates gag order again
The judge presiding over former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial held him in contempt of court Tuesday for violating a gag order. Judge Juan Merchan also threatened to jail Trump if he violates the order again. CBS News ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Judge Fines Trump for Contempt in Hush-Money Case, Threatens Jail Time
The New York judge said the former president repeatedly violated a gag order and cautioned that future violations could result in harsher sanctions.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Number of writers jailed in China exceeds 100 for first time, says report
Freedom to Write index says there are 107 people in prison for published content in China, with many accused of ‘picking quarrels’. The number of writers jailed in China has surpassed 100, with nearly half imprisoned for online expression.. The ...The Guardian - World - China -
Record Number of Writers Were Jailed Globally in 2023, PEN America Says
For the first time, China has more than 100 incarcerated writers, and Israel and Russia entered the list of the 10 countries with the most imprisoned writers.The New York Times - World -
Hotel Workers Plan Rallies in 18 Cities Ahead of Contract Negotiations
Unionized employees of Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt properties will take to the streets May 1, seeking major pay increases in a sign of organized labor's growing clout.Inc. - Business -
Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 18
Israel has carried out near-daily air raids on Rafah, where more than half of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million has sought refuge.Politico - Politics - Israel -
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Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 18
Israel has carried out near-daily air raids on Rafah, where more than half of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million has sought refuge.Politico - Politics - Israel -
Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 18
Israel has carried out near-daily air raids on Rafah, where more than half of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million has sought refuge.Politico - Politics - Israel -
Pinterest shares soar 18% on earnings beat, strong revenue growth
Shares of Pinterest popped in extended trading Tuesday after the company reported first-quarter results.CNBC - Business -
Super Micro plummets 14% after posting revenue miss
Super Micro Computer shares plunged on Wednesday after the server company reported third-quarter revenue that slightly missed estimates.CNBC - Business -
Humble's Comic Bundle Gets You A Ton Of Witcher And Cyberpunk Comics For $18
Deep and expansive storytelling is one of the elements that has made so many people die-hard fans of CD Projekt Red's RPGs. In both The Witcher series and in the more recently released Cyberpunk 2077, it's the rich worlds and fascinating ...GameSpot - Tech -
Trump gets jail warning for violating hush money trial gag order; Stormy Daniels ex-lawyer testifies
The criminal hush money trial of former President Donald Trump resumed in Manhattan Supreme Court for the second week of witness testimony.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
CVS shares plummet as health company slashes profit outlook on higher medical costs
CVS and other insurers have seen medical costs spike as many Medicare Advantage patients return to hospitals to undergo procedures they delayed during Covid.CNBC - Business -
The Power 18 golf rankings: Rory McIlroy climbs as Ludvig Åberg continues push towards the top
A young star has emerged in the chasing pack behind Scottie SchefflerCBS Sports - Sports -
Schwarber's single propels Phillies to 2-1 victory over Angels despite striking out 18 times
Kyle Schwarber had a two-run single in the second inning, Alec Bohm extended his hitting streak to 15 games and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Los Angeles Angels 2-1ABC News - Sports - MLB -
What you missed on Day 9 of Trump's trial: Gag order jail threat and testimony from Stormy Daniels' former lawyer
Jurors heard from Keith Davidson, an attorney who helped broker the hush money agreements involving Daniels and Karen McDougal.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
What you missed on Day 9 of Trump's trial: Gag order jail threat and testimony from Stormy Daniels' former lawyer
Jurors heard from Keith Davidson, an attorney who helped broker the hush money agreements involving Daniels and Karen McDougal.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
AMD says it will sell $4 billion in AI chips this year; stock drops on in-line forecast
AMD sells AI chips that compete with Nvidia, but it makes most of its money from PC chips.CNBC - Business -
After Meta’s ‘year of efficiency,’ industry leaders root for year of innovation
To keep technological innovation on a strong path, companies must implement workforce efficiency mindfully.CNBC - Business -
A New York judge fined Trump $9,000 and threatened to jail him for repeatedly violating an order restricting what he can say publicly about potential witnesses in his hush-money trial.
A New York judge fined Trump $9,000 and threatened to jail him for repeatedly violating an order restricting what he can say publicly about potential witnesses in his hush-money trial.The Wall Street Journal - World - New York -
2024 Was the Year That Broke College Admissions
This Is Peak College Admissions InsanityThe New York Times - Top stories -
Self-Driving Trucks Are Coming to U.S. Highways This Year
Tractor-trailers with no one at the wheel are no longer in a distant future, but are expected on American roads by the end of 2024.Inc. - Business -
European Carmakers Disappoint in Sluggish Start to Year
Volkswagen, Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz each said revenue and earnings fell in the first quarter, but pointed to growing pains that will generate gains from new and upgraded models later this year.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Europe -
Protests Threaten College Graduations, Denying Seniors Second Chance at Normalcy
After Covid ruined high school graduation for the class of 2020, the response to campus protests might upend their college commencements.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
'I lived in hospital for 50 years but wasn’t ill'
Charles Esler spent more than 50 years living behind locked doors in hospital despite not being acutely unwell.BBC News - Top stories -
All-American Davis staying at UNC for fifth year
Writing "I'm back" on Instagram, RJ Davis said he is returning to North Carolina for the 2024-25 season after being named an All-American and Wooden Award finalist last season.ESPN - Sports -
Small boats migrant arrivals top 7,500 this year
Home Office figures show 7,567 migrants have arrived in the UK by small boats so far this year.BBC News - Top stories -
Job Openings and Hiring Are at a 3-Year Ebb
March data showed a cooling labor market, but layoffs remain low. The overall trend is likely to be welcomed by Federal Reserve policymakers.The New York Times - Top stories -
Job Openings and Hiring Are at a 3-Year Ebb
March data showed a cooling labor market, but layoffs remain low. The overall trend is likely to be welcomed by Federal Reserve policymakers.The New York Times - Business -
Face of 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman revealed
Scientists build a 3D model of one of our evolutionary cousins from the pieces of a shattered skull.BBC News - Top stories -
Adjustable-rate mortgage demand surges to highest level this year as 30-year rate keeps climbing
Mortgage applications fell 2.3% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage is 7.29%.MarketWatch - Business -
EEOC Updates Workplace Guidance for the First Time in 25 Years
The EEOC's new workplace harassment guidelines address gender identity, abortion, and remote work.Inc. - Business -
HSBC’s Noel Quinn to step down after 5 years as chief executive
Bank lifer says he needs ‘rest’ but insiders say the timing was partly dictated by chair Mark TuckerFinancial Times - Business -
Disclosures of U.S. Identities in Spy Reports Nearly Tripled Last Year
Increase was largely because of efforts to combat foreign hackers targeting critical American infrastructure.The Wall Street Journal - World