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As it happened: London mayor hopefuls in BBC debate
Four of the candidates vying to become the city's mayor have taken part in a BBC London hustings.BBC News - Top stories -
Major Gaza protests at US universities
Protests have erupted across more than two dozen campuses, including New York, Texas and California.BBC News - Top stories -
When body stigma is a burning issue
Sculptor Katharina Kaminski is exploring her intersex identity with her candlemaker partner Rodrigo GarciaFinancial Times - Business -
Johnson: Republicans ‘don’t have a functioning majority’ in the House
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) joined Jesse Watters Wednesday to discuss the massive foreign aid package that recently passed both chambers, and the difficulties Republicans have faced getting immigration-related reforms passed with a Democratic ...The Hill - Politics - Republican Party -
Israel Prepares Gradual Rafah Offensive
Responding to U.S. and international pressure, Israel is scrapping plans for an all-out assault in favor of an approach that seeks to limit civilian casualties.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Bank of Canada Officials Split on How Soon Rate Cuts Could Start, Minutes Say
Senior Bank of Canada officials were divided on how soon the central bank could start cutting interest rates, although they agreed cuts should proceed gradually given the risk of inflation reaccelerating, according to a summary of deliberations ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Boeing Burns Through $4 Billion of Cash and Scales Back 737 MAX Production
The aircraft maker has cut production to fix quality problems after door-panel blowout.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Some Anti-Israel Protesters Are Paid
Rockefeller and Soros grants are subsidizing those who disrupt college campuses.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Ecuador's Former Comptroller General Convicted in Case Tied to Odebrecht
Carlos Ramon Polit Faggioni was convicted in Miami of accepting more than $10 million in bribes from the Brazilian construction company.The Wall Street Journal - World -
It's One of the Last Pristine Coral Reefs on Earth. Should We Be Visiting It?
The Raja Ampat archipelago of Indonesia looms large in the imaginations of underwater adventurers. But by visiting its relatively untouched reefs are we protecting them—or threatening them?The Wall Street Journal - World -
IBM to Buy HashiCorp in $6.4 Billion Deal
IBM will pay $35 a share for the cloud-software company in cash, giving the company access to HashiCorp’s roster of some 4,400 clients.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Persistently High Commodity Prices Could Delay Rate Cuts
Global commodity prices are expected to soften this year and next but remain considerably above prepandemic levels, making it harder for central banks to lower inflation and loosen monetary policy, the World Bank said.The Wall Street Journal - 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 -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.5% to 100.62
The WSJ Dollar Index is up 0.5% to 100.62 — higher for two of the past three trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Israel Delivers More Aid to Gaza, but Threat of Famine Persists, U.N. Says
Israel says the number of trucks entering the enclave has doubled to an average of 400 a day. The U.N. disputes that, but agrees that the pace of deliveries has quickened.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Israel Delivers More Aid to Gaza, but Threat of Famine Persists, U.N. Says
Israel says the number of trucks entering the enclave has doubled to an average of 400 a day. The U.N. disputes that, but agrees that the pace of deliveries has quickened.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Why green steam is a hot issue for business
Steam is still needed in many industries, but much of it is still made with fossil fuels.BBC News - Top stories -
Xi and Blinken Trade Small Nods Over a Large Gap
The U.S. secretary of state and the Chinese leader struck conciliatory notes in Beijing. But there was no budging on, or hiding, their governments’ core differences.The New York Times - Top stories - China -
Miami coach: Gillette turf no issue; Messi fit
Inter Miami CF head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino shut down artificial turf doubts when confirming the availability of Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez for selection vs. the New England Revolution on Saturday at Gillette Stadium.ESPN - Sports -
Marlins LHP Luzardo scratched with elbow issue
The Miami Marlins scratched left-hander Jesus Luzardo from Friday's scheduled start because of elbow discomfort.ESPN - Sports -
Five Major Climate Policies Trump Would Probably Reverse if Elected
He has called for increased oil production and said that electric vehicles will result in an ‘assassination’ of jobs.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
U.S. probing whether major Tesla Autopilot recall went far enough
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether last year's recall of Tesla's Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to the road.CBS News - Top stories - Tesla -
This obscure procedure can restore majority rule in the House of Representatives
Reforms to enhance democracy in the House should begin with greater use of discharge petitions.The Hill - Politics -
United Methodist Church grapples with deep divides over LGBTQ issues
Leaders of the United Methodist Church meet to determine its future over LGBTQ issues and dwindling membership.NBC News - Top stories -
EPA issues toughest rule yet on power plant emissions
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.CBS News - Top stories -
EPA issues toughest rule yet on power plant emissions
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.CBS News - Politics -
Alphabet issues first ever dividend, $70 billion buyback
Alphabet said Thursday that it’s issuing a 20-cent per share dividend, the company’s first ever, and that its board authorized the repurchase of up to $70 billion in stock.NBC News - Top stories -
Washington police issue alarm after 3 babies overdosed on fentanyl
Officials are sounding alarms after three babies overdosed — one fatally — on fentanyl left unsecured inside three Washington state homes in less than one weekABC News - Health -
Scottish first minister’s future may hinge on breakaway party
Humza Yousaf might be able to rely on the support of the Alba party in no confidence voteFinancial Times - Business -
EPA issues toughest rule yet on power plant emissions
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.CBS News - Politics -
Airlines must pay you back for flight cancellations, major delays. How much will you get under new rule?
Airlines will soon be required to give you money back if they cancel your flight, delay you, make major changes to the itinerary, or don't deliver your checked bags on time.The Hill - Politics -
Orioles hold off Angels by throwing out base stealer. Trout becomes 1st in majors to reach 10 homers
Baltimore’s Gunnar Henderson continued his hot streak at the plate against the Los Angeles AngelsABC News - Sports - MLB -
Russia-Ukraine war live: ‘mortal’ Europe needs stronger defence, says French president
Emmanuel Macron says Europe faces existential threat from Russian aggression and calls on continent to adopt ‘credible’ defence strategy. Russia has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms ...The Guardian - World - France -
Third man is detained in a major bribery case that involves Russia's deputy defense minister
Moscow's court service says a third man has been detained in a major bribery case involving one of Russian's most senior defense officialsABC News - World - Russia -
2024 PGA Championship odds, field: Surprising PGA picks from golf model that won 11 majors
SportsLine's proven model simulated the PGA Championship 2024 10,000 times and revealed its PGA golf picks for Valhalla Golf ClubCBS Sports - Sports - Golf -
WATCH: Pete Crow-Armstrong launches home run for first MLB hit after Cubs' top prospect returns to majors
Crow-Armstrong was called up in the wake of Cody Bellinger's injuryCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
The NBA is advancing toward a series of major media deals, with Amazon and Google's YouTube vying for a new streaming package.
The NBA is advancing toward a series of major media deals, with Amazon and Google’s YouTube vying for a new streaming package.The Wall Street Journal - World - NBA -
TotalEnergies chief says oil major will consider moving main listing to New York
The chief executive of French oil giant TotalEnergies said it will consider moving its primary stock market listing to New York, where energy rivals command higher valuations.MarketWatch - Business - New York -
Scotland's under-pressure leader insists he won't resign before crunch confidence vote next week
Scotland’s leader has insisted that he won’t be resigning amid the fallout of his decision to pull the plug on a three-year power-sharing agreement that has made his Scottish National Party a minority governmentABC News - World -
Mexican film wins top prize at Moscow International Film Festival while major studios boycott Russia
A Mexican film has won the top prize at the Moscow International Film Festival which took place as major Western studios boycott the Russian market and as Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds into its third yearABC News - World - Russia