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Discover Financial CEO Michael Rhodes Resigns
Discover said Michael Rhodes is resigning as CEO and president of the company, shortly after taking over both positions. Rhodes has been tapped as CEO of Ally Financial.The Wall Street Journal - World -
3/24: The Takeout: Ken Block
Analyst and author Ken Block joins The Takeout to discuss his new book, "Disproven." Block explains his hiring by the Trump campaign to search for voter fraud, his fact-driven investigation into claims of voter fraud and where the claims may have ...CBS News - Top stories -
Stormy Daniels on Michael Avenatti: ‘I never liked him, and I never trusted him’
The actress, director and author reflected on why she hired her former lawyer, who is now serving a 14-year prison sentence for wire and tax fraud.MarketWatch - Business -
Transcript: House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Rep. Michael McCaul on "Face the Nation," March 24, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with House Foreign Affairs Committe chairman Rep. Michael McCaul, Republican of Texas, that aired on March 24, 2024.CBS News - Politics -
Rep. Michael McCaul says Speaker Mike Johnson is in a "difficult spot" regarding Ukraine aid bill
Republican Rep. Michael McCaul, the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, tells "Face the Nation" that House Speaker Mike Johnson is in a "difficult spot" regarding a bill offering aid to Ukraine. Despite the threat of a motion to vacate, ...CBS News - World - Ukraine -
Movie Review: Bill Nighy, Michael Ward shine in Netflix’s Homeless World Cup crowd-pleaser
“The Beautiful Game,” a new movie starring Bill Nighy and Michael Ward coming to Netflix on Friday, is about a real international soccer tournament called the Homeless World CupABC News - Entertainment - World Cup -
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Building blocks: Lego's next move | FT Film
What can BrickLink, the eBay of plastic bricks, tell us about Lego's future corporate challenges?Financial Times - Business -
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Appeals court extends block on Texas migrant arrests
A federal appeals court issued a ruling late Tuesday that extends the block on a Texas immigration law that authorizes local law enforcement to arrest those suspected of entering the country illegally. The 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals' panel ...The Hill - Politics -
Appeals Court Keeps Block on Texas Migrant Law
The decision in favor of the federal government left in place a trial court injunction while courts determine whether the measure is legal.The New York Times - Top stories -
Republican majorities block efforts to expand Medicaid in Georgia and Kansas
Republican lawmakers in Georgia and Kansas have shot down attempts by Democrats to expand Medicaid in their statesABC News - Health -
China blocks use of Intel and AMD chips in government computers
Microsoft’s Windows and foreign database programs also sidelined as Beijing favours Chinese hardware and softwareFinancial Times - World - China -
China's new guidelines block Intel and AMD chips in government computers: FT
Government agencies above the township level to purchase "safe and reliable" processors and operating systems.CNBC - Business - China -
Sacha Baron Cohen denies Rebel Wilson’s claims of ‘asshole’ behaviour on set
Australian star names Baron Cohen as the ‘massive asshole’ referred to in her memoir, Rebel Rising, as representatives for the Borat actor reject ‘demonstrably false’ allegations. Rebel Wilson has named Sacha Baron Cohen, who she worked with on ...The Guardian - World -
Lawmakers Push Bill to Block the SBA From Expanding Further Into Direct Loans
In the proposal, Senators John Kennedy and Tim Scott cite the SBA's track record with fraud within its pandemic-era lending programs.Inc. - Business -
Nevada judge blocks state from limiting Medicaid coverage for abortions
A Nevada judge has ordered the state to grant Medicaid coverage for abortions without any restrictionsABC News - Health - Abortion -
Judges Block US Extradition of WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange—for Now
A high court in London says the WikiLeaks founder won’t be extradited “immediately” and the US must provide more “assurances” about any extradition.Wired - Tech -
Warren, Sanders accuse Meta of blocking content related to Palestinians: 'Deeply troubling'
Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday accused Meta of suppressing Palestine-related content on its platforms, calling its actions “deeply troubling.” Their letter, addressed to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a ...The Hill - Politics -
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Venezuelan Opposition Blocked from Election, Dimming Democratic Hopes
After its first two choices to compete for the presidency against Nicolás Maduro in July’s election were barred from running, the coalition of opposition parties was able to register a third, provisional choice.The New York Times - World -
Divided appeals court extends block on Texas immigration law
A federal appeals court extended its hold on a new Texas immigration law, meaning the measure cannot go into effect while litigation continues.NBC News - Politics -
Ireland backs bid to include blocking aid in definition of genocide
Dublin joins South Africa’s case in the international court of justice that stopping essentials may constitute ‘genocidal intent’. Ireland is to seek to widen the definition of genocide to include blocking humanitarian aid in a landmark ...The Guardian - World -
How Greene’s bid to topple Johnson could blow up the House — or in her own face
One House Republican summed up the fear: Her move could “deliver aid to Ukraine” by giving Johnson no choice but to seek common cause with Democrats.Politico - Politics -
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Appeals court again blocks Texas immigration law just hours after Supreme Court allowed it
Just hours after the Supreme Court gave temporary permission for SB4 to go into effect — a controversial Texas law that would allow the state to arrest migrants — a federal appeals court Tuesday night issued a ruling that again put the law on ...CBS News - Politics -
Israel will no longer approve Unrwa food aid to northern Gaza, agency says
Head of agency says military authorities told UN that convoys will no longer be approved amid ‘man-made famine’. The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa, said on Sunday that Israel had definitively barred it from making aid ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
China reportedly seeks to block Intel, AMD and Microsoft tech from being used in government computers
Beijing has introduced new procurement guidelines that seek to promote use of Chinese techMarketWatch - Business - China -
Israel cancels White House visit after US doesn't block UN ceasefire vote
In a change in position, the US refrained from vetoing the ceasefire measure, which also calls for the release of hostages.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Judge temporarily blocks Texas AG from investigating nonprofit supporting transgender minors
The Texas Office of the Attorney General was blocked from demanding information and documents from PFLAG, a national nonprofit that supports the families of LGBTQ people, including transgender youths seeking gender-affirming care.NBC News - Politics -
Not so fast: San Diego art museum could be blocked from selling its downtown home
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego appears to be in default on its agreement with the city, which can take back the downtown property.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Vassell scores 31 and Wembanyama has 19 points and 5 blocks to lead Spurs past Jazz 118-111
Devin Vassell scored 31 points, Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and five blocks and the San Antonio Spurs ran past the Utah Jazz 118-111ABC News - Sports - NBA -
Number 10 accused of blocking ex-parole board chair becoming parliamentary ombudsman
Nick Hardwick was the Commons’ preferred candidate for postFinancial Times - Business