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ISIS threatens major soccer stadiums across Europe
Anonymous online supporters of ISIS have issued a threat to three major soccer stadiums in Europe. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports on how authorities are responding.CBS News - Top stories -
EU approves major overhaul of migration rules
The new rules are designed to make EU states share responsibility for hosting asylum seekers.BBC News - Top stories - European Union -
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Citigroup profits beat forecasts as bank sheds thousands of jobs
Fourth-largest US lender reports quarterly net income of $3.4bnFinancial Times - Business -
Major Iranian attack on Israel believed to be imminent
U.S. officials tell CBS News a major Iranian attack aimed at military targets in Israel could happen as soon as Friday and could involve more than 100 drones as well as dozens of cruise missiles and potentially ballistic missiles. CBS News foreign ...CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
Israel on high alert after unprecedented Iranian attack
Iran had threatened a reprisal raid after a deadly strike on its consulate in Syria.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Major media organizations urge presidential candidates to debate
"There is simply no substitute for the candidates debating with each other," the letter reads.ABC News - Top stories -
U.S. Stocks Erase Early Gains
U.S. stocks extended recent declines as March retail sales increased more than expected, causing traders scale back bets on Fed rate cuts.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Reducing the risks of war between the major powers
Diplomacy, not military preemption, is the best path.The Hill - Politics -
Vinci Buys Majority Stake in Edinburgh Airport
Vinci has bought a majority shareholding in Edinburgh Airport for around $1.6 billion, expanding its network in the U.K. to three airports.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Vinci Buys Majority Stake in Edinburgh Airport
Vinci has bought a majority shareholding in Edinburgh Airport for around $1.6 billion, expanding its network in the U.K. to three airports.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
F.T.C. Said to Consider Blocking Major Fashion Merger
Regulators are expected to meet next week to discuss the $8.5 billion deal between Coach’s owner, Tapestry, and Michael Kors’s parent company, Capri Holdings, which would create a U.S. luxury conglomerate.The New York Times - Business -
South Korea's president faces a crucial test as voters choose parliament
South Koreans are voting for a new parliament in a hotly contested election that's seen as a referendum on conservative President Yoon Suk YeolABC News - World -
Hispanic students account for vast majority of growth in degree completion
Hispanic students accounted for the vast majority of the growth in the number of people earning college degrees in the U.S., according to a new report from Excelencia in Education. The report, released Tuesday, found a 4 percent increase in ...The Hill - Politics -
Two Guns Cases Will Test the Supreme Court’s Conservative Majority
Will the court’s conservatives flinch in the face of two polarizing gun cases?The New York Times - Top stories -
Majority of US voters hold unfavorable views of Bezos, Zuckerberg: Poll
A majority of U.S. voters hold unfavorable views of Amazon founder and executive chairman Jeff Bezos and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, according to a new survey from The Tech Oversight Project. Sixty-five percent of registered voters said they have a ...The Hill - Politics -
The Papers: Major gender care review, and 'Mr Bates vs thugs in suits'
Wednesday's papers report on an NHS paediatric gender care review and drama at the Post Office inquiry.BBC News - Top stories -
Majority of German firms feel unfair competition in China, commerce chamber says
Nearly two-thirds of German firms feel they encounter unfair competition from local firms in China and are outgunned in terms of access to local officials, information and licences, a survey by the German Chamber of Commerce in China said on ...Yahoo Sports - Sports - China -
The Boys Season 4 Passes Major Milestone Ahead Of June Debut
The Boys creator Eric Kripke has announced that the show's upcoming fourth season has passed a major milestone ahead of its highly anticipated debut this June.. Kripke said on social media that Season 4 is now "completely, totally, absolutely ...GameSpot - Tech -
South Korea's Opposition Party Lands Major Legislative Victory
The outcome is a rejection of the country’s direction under Yoon Suk Yeol, a conservative, who has aligned closer with the U.S. and Japan.The Wall Street Journal - World - South Korea -
'Major hurdles': The reality check behind Biden's big abortion promise
President Joe Biden has said that if re-elected, he would reverse the Trump-era actions that transformed abortion rights in America and make Roe v. Wade protections the law of the land.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Majority of south-east Asians favour China over US, survey finds
Beijing becomes Asean’s preferred choice over Washington for first time in Singapore think-tank pollFinancial Times - World - China -
Russian airstrikes destroy major Kyiv power plant, damage other stations
Russian missiles and drones destroyed a large electricity plant near Kyiv and hit power facilities in several regions on Thursday, officials said, ramping up pressure on the embattled energy system as Ukraine runs low on air defenses.NBC News - Top stories - Russia -
Actor Jonathan Majors avoids jail time for assaulting his ex-girlfriend
Jonathan Majors has been ordered to complete a yearlong counseling program but avoided jail time for assaulting his ex-girlfriendABC News - Entertainment -
Transgender inclusion? World’s major religions take varying stances
Around the world, major religions have diverse approaches to gender identity, and the inclusion or exclusion of transgender people.NBC News - Top stories -
Wisconsin high court justice's retirement may threaten liberal majority
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley will not seek reelection to the bench next spring — a move that may threaten the slim liberal majority of the state’s high court. “My decision has not come lightly. It is made after careful ...The Hill - Politics -
Poll: Majority of Floridians think 6-week abortion ban is too strict
A majority of Floridians in a new poll said they think a six-week abortion ban is too strict, but so far only 42 percent said they will vote in favor of a ballot amendment to enshrine abortion protections into the state constitution. The Emerson ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Major storm brings flash flooding, damaging winds to East Coast
Heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are moving through the Northeast Friday morning as a major storm system coming from Texas lifts into Canada Friday afternoon.ABC News - Top stories -
Sydney stabbing: seven people dead, including attacker shot by police at Bondi Junction shopping centre
Six people in Australia were stabbed to death in Bondi Junction Westfield shopping centre before attacker was shot dead by police officer. Sydney stabbing updates: seven dead in Westfield attackBondi Junction stabbings: what we know so farShoppers ...The Guardian - World -
Sydney stabbing: 6 dead, suspect killed in attack at major shopping mall
The Sydney knifeman was identified as a 40-year-old male and his attack is not thought to be terror-related, police said.ABC News - Top stories -
Maryland Passes 2 Major Privacy Bills, Despite Tech Industry Pushback
One bill would require apps like Instagram and TikTok to prioritize young people’s safety, and the other would restrict the collection of consumer data.The New York Times - Tech -
Tiger Woods shoots his worst round in a major championship with an 82 at the Masters
Tiger Woods shot his worst round in a major championship in the third round of the Masters on SaturdayABC News - Sports -
Masters: Max Homa, fan favorite and finally a contender in a major
Max Homa is having the best major championship of his career, and the patrons at Augusta National are loving it.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
2024 Masters opens final day with Tiger Woods' 100th round at the major
The final stretch of the 2024 Masters was in full swing Sunday, as five-time champion Tiger Woods struggled to pace with top golfers eyeing a win.CBS News - Top stories -
Major news outlets urge Biden, Trump to commit to presidential debates
In a joint statement, twelve major news organizations, including CBS News, called on President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump to commit to debates during the 2024 White House campaign.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
What does Scheffler's Masters win mean for the rest of majors season?
From Scottie Scheffler's potential to Rory McIlroy's major quest to Tiger Woods' future plans, here are six topics of discussion as the golf world shifts its focus to the PGA Championship at Valhalla Country Club in May.ESPN - Sports -
Suit Challenging Iowa's Book Ban Is Backed by Every Major Publisher
The rise of book bans nationwide prompted the collective action, the publishers said.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
New York Nears a Housing Deal to Confront Affordability Crisis
The agreement could clear the way for the construction of hundreds of thousands of homes and make it more difficult for landlords to evict renters.The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
House Votes to Extend—and Expand—a Major US Spy Program
The US House of Representatives voted on Friday to extend the Section 702 spy program. It passed without an amendment that would have required the FBI to obtain a warrant to access Americans’ information.Wired - Tech -
Microsoft, Meta, Apple and Alphabet transparency tools are a 'disappointment' ahead of election, new study shows
A new study concludes that ad transparency tools from major platforms like Google, Meta and X are insufficient for users and researchers.CNBC - Business