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Israel continues operation in Rafah amid growing pressure
Israel continued its attacks in Gaza, including in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, despite growing international pressure to limit the scope of the offensive. Imtiaz Tyab has more.CBS News - World - Israel -
Israel's Netanyahu faces growing pressure over Gaza plan from his own war Cabinet
Pressure is mounting on Benjamin Netanyahu to change course in the seven-month war on Hamas, after a key member of his war Cabinet threatened to quit on Saturday, adding to weeks of foreign criticism.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Google Search Is Growing Up
This week, we unpack all the news from Google I/O, where we got a glimpse of how the world’s dominant search engine will evolve in the AI era.Wired - Tech - Google -
Grow Your Business With Influencers, but Not Like This
Lose the blind spot and learn how to grow your business with this ironically untapped audience.Inc. - Business -
Singer Libianca on the pressure to take sides in Cameroon war
The star of viral hit People talks to the BBC about getting death threats for waving a Cameroonian flag.BBC News - Top stories -
Alibaba Shares Rise as Investors Grow Confident in Outlook
The e-commerce giant’s shares rose in Hong Kong, recouping losses from a day earlier as investors turned upbeat on its latest earnings release.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Heard on the Street: GameStop's Game Woes Grow
GameStop’s actual business may matter little to the meme stock investors who jumped back into the shares this week. But that business is bleak—and getting bleaker still.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Map shows states where COVID is "likely growing"
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.CBS News - Top stories - Covid -
Alibaba Shares Rise as Investors Grow Confident in Outlook
The e-commerce giant’s shares rose in Hong Kong, recouping losses from a day earlier as investors turned upbeat on its latest earnings release.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Israel’s Wartime Government Frays as Frustration with Netanyahu Grows
Benny Gantz, a centrist member of leadership, presented the prime minister with an ultimatum that demanded a plan for the future of Israel’s war.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Thailand's Economy Grows on Strong Consumption, Tourism
The Thai economy grew in the first quarter thanks to strength in private consumption and tourism, despite continued weakness in goods exports.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Simone Biles is stepping into the Olympic spotlight again. She is better prepared for the pressure
Gymnastics star Simone Biles says she is better equipped to handle the challenges that await as she prepares for a third OlympicsABC News - Sports -
Protesters vow to keep up pressure on Tesla as it expands German gigafactory
Town of Grünheide approved the US automaker’s plan on Thursday to double the capacity of the site, despite opposition. Environmental protesters vowed to keep up the pressure on Tesla after failing to stop plans by Elon Musk’s company from ...The Guardian - World - Tesla -
ECB pressures banks to speed up Russia exits on fear of US action
Regulator has requested detailed plans from lenders including Italy’s UniCredit and Austria’s RaiffeisenFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
Pressure piles on Wales' first minister as Plaid ends deal
Rhun ap Iorwerth says he remains "deeply concerned" by the first minister's £200,000 donation.BBC News - Top stories -
An ultimatum raises pressure on Netanyahu to make postwar plans for Gaza
Pressure is coming from his own War Cabinet and his country’s closest ally.ABC News - World -
Indianapolis 500 qualifications include incredible drama, tremendous pressure and potential heartbreak
Marcus Ericsson, the 2022 Indy 500 winner, and Graham Rahal are in jeopardy of missing this year’s race.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
‘It’s all been preposterous’: Stephen Merchant on fame, standup and the pressures of cancel culture
From The Office sidekick to standup legend and a serial killer, the multitalented Stephen Merchant is impossible to pin down. He talks about cancel culture, why pubs are more interesting than outer space and hanging out with Christopher Walken. ...The Guardian - World -
Ukraine ups pressure on US to allow strikes in Russia: ‘This is insane’
Ukraine’s struggle to fend off Russia’s massive offensive in the Kharkiv region has underscored a pressing issue that Kyiv has long tried to overturn: a ban on firing U.S. weapons to hit inside of Russia. Russia launched its Kharkiv offensive ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Helicopter Crash Increases Pressure as U.S. and Iran Face Crises
The two countries are groping their way out of a number of simultaneous crises, including over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.The New York Times - World - Iran -
Taiwan’s President Vows to Keep Island Safe Amid Chinese Pressure
President Lai Ching-te has pledged to stay on his predecessor’s narrow path of resisting Beijing without provoking it. It won’t be easy.The New York Times - World -
Netanyahu under pressure to detail post-war plans for Gaza
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under pressure from both the U.S. and his country's parliament to explain what will happen in Gaza after the war against Hamas.CBS News - World - Israel -
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Growing controversy over graduation speech by Kansas City Chiefs' kicker
In a commencement speech at a Catholic liberal arts college, Chiefs' kicker Harrison Butker was critical of LGBTQ+ rights and abortion and encouraged young women to focus on being homemakers. While many in the crowd applauded the speech, others ...NBC News - Top stories - NFL -
China’s spy threat is growing, but the West has struggled to keep up
For years, Western spy agencies have talked of a need to focus on China, but senior officials say the threat has not been taken seriously enough.BBC News - Top stories - China -
As the 2024 Race Heats Up, Betting Is Growing for Everything but Elections
U.S. residents can still gamble on the presidential race — but regulators are trying to stop the practice.The New York Times - Business -
The quiet Japanese island paradise on the frontline of growing Taiwan-China tensions
Yonaguni is a tourist hotspot – but its location just 100km from Taiwan means residents must wrestle with the creeping militarisation of their home. In the minds of many Japanese people, Yonaguni is a sleepy paradise of crystal-clear sea and ...The Guardian - World - China -
Global Economy Will Grow More Than Expected, U.N. Report Says
An update to January forecasts suggests the world's economic growth rate will hit 2.7 percent in 2024, thanks to a better U.S. outlook and improved prospects for some larger emerging economies.Inc. - Business -
Do you live in one of America's 15 fastest-growing cities?
With just a couple of exceptions, the fastest growing cities in America are located in the South, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.The Hill - Politics -
Tunisians stage anti-migrant protest as the number of stranded in transit to Europe grows
Hundreds of anti-migrant protestors have marched through the streets of a Tunisian town where many migrants are living while waiting to try and travel by boat to EuropeABC News - World -
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Bruce Nordstrom, who helped grow department store chain, dies at 90
Bruce Nordstrom, who helped expand his family's Pacific Northwest department store chain into an upscale national brand, has died, his sons confirmed Sunday.CBS News - Top stories -
Gold Futures Set New Record on China Debt, Rate-Cut Hopes and Geopolitical Fears
Gold futures reached a new record settlement as Chinese investors flock to safe havens, rate-cut hopes grow and geopolitical tensions mount.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Mortgage rates fall to the lowest level in a month, but ‘home buyers are still feeling the pressure’ from high home prices
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 7.02% Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
BoE needs more evidence of price pressures easing before cutting rates, says policymaker
Megan Greene believes ‘burden of proof’ must lie in inflation waning before Bank of England loosens stanceFinancial Times - Business -
Middle East Crisis: Israel Says It Will Send More Troops to Rafah, Defying International Pressure
“This operation will continue,” the defense minister said after meeting with commanders in the area.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Pressure is on! Cooper Flagg already being hailed as college basketball's best player, top 2025 NBA Draft pick
College basketball's best incoming prospect has a heavy burden on his shouldersCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
House passes Republican-backed bill designed to pressure Biden on delivering weapons to Israel
The Republican-led House passed a bill that would put restrictions on the president's ability to withhold weapons transfers to Israel in a vote that drew attention to a divided Democratic caucus on the war in Gaza.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Can mindfulness really make you happy, lower your blood pressure and improve your sleep? Experts reveal all
Mindfulness is said to help everything from anxiety to overeating. But how does it work? Experts separate fact from fiction . FALSE “Mindfulness is the opposite of ‘emptying the mind’; it is fully immersing the mind in precisely what you are ...The Guardian - World -
NBA Draft Combine 2024 winners and losers: Bronny James performs under pressure; Zach Edey is bigger, but slow
As the NBA Draft Combine winds down, here are the biggest winners and losers from this week in ChicagoCBS Sports - Sports - NBA