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How Locals Saved ‘the Yosemite of South America’
A decade-long battle between a wealthy industrialist and a band of activists led to a surprising $63 million transaction.The New York Times - Top stories -
How Locals Saved ‘the Yosemite of South America’
A decade-long battle between a wealthy industrialist and a band of activists led to a surprising $63 million transaction.The New York Times - Business -
These are the most dangerous jobs in America
Wyoming and North Dakota had the highest rate of employee fatalities, according to an analysis from labor union AFL-CIOCBS News - Top stories -
America's New Mob Rule
As on today’s college campuses, the left increasingly resorts to fomenting disorder to get its way.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Adults, not students, are America’s problem
Campus protests are being routinely mishandledFinancial Times - Business -
5/1: America Decides
Florida’s six-week abortion ban takes effect; former first lady Michelle Obama surprises students for college signing day.CBS News - Top stories -
Saturday Sessions: Charley Crockett performs "America"
A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen ...CBS News - Entertainment -
Nixon, Trump and What Justice for All Means in America
Here we are, watching the narrow, tawdry version of the trial the nation ought to have had 50 years ago.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Around the world, workers are back in the office. Just not in America.
The lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Zoom revolution are continuing to shake up the workplace and have created dividing lines between the U.S. and many other developed countries.MarketWatch - Business -
South Korea's Export Growth Accelerated in April
Exports from Asia’s fourth-largest economy accelerated on brisk demand for semiconductors, smartphones, cars and other Korean goods overseas.The Wall Street Journal - World - South Korea -
Missing South Africa girl: Our children are scared
Joshlin Smith has still not been found after going missing from a South African town in February.BBC News - Top stories -
McDonald's Supersizes China Bet as Corporate America Pulls Back
The fast-food chain aims to nearly double restaurants in the country after spending $1.8 billion to buy back a bigger stake in the company’s business there.The Wall Street Journal - Business - China -
Russia is trying to exploit America’s divisions over the war in Gaza
In its information war against the U.S., Russia is seeking to exploit divisions over Israel’s offensive in Gaza to aggravate political tensions among Americans.NBC News - Top stories - Russia -
It's official: Non-police first responders work and America needs more of them
Many of these programs have the full support of police, who are relieved to not have to act as social workers or counselors, which they aren’t trained to be.The Hill - Politics -
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 -
Column: No one has more contempt for America than Donald Trump himself
Being found in contempt of court in his ongoing hush money trial is just the latest example: The former president has no respect for the country or citizens he's running to lead.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Donald Trump -
As South Korea Doctors’ Walkout Drags on, Many Blame President
A walkout by physicians has dragged on for weeks, as they protest a plan by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s government to increase medical school enrollment.The New York Times - World - South Korea -
As South Korea Doctors’ Walkout Drags on, Many Blame President
A walkout by physicians has dragged on for weeks, as they protest a plan by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s government to increase medical school enrollment.The New York Times - Top stories - South Korea -
South Korea considers joining alliance for sharing military technology
South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik says his government is considering sharing advanced military technology with the United States, United Kingdom and Australia through the so-called AUKUS partnershipABC News - World - South Korea -
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An abortion rights initiative in South Dakota receives enough signatures to make the ballot
Supporters of an abortion rights initiative in South Dakota have submitted far more signatures than required to make the ballot this fallABC News - Health - Abortion -
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addresses dog killing controversy
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addressed on social media the backlash she received after details of her soon-to-be-released book were revealed.CBS News - Politics -
Meet the AI Expert Advising the White House, JPMorgan, Google and the Rest of Corporate America
Ethan Mollick at the University of Pennsylvania has become the go-to authority on the new technologyThe Wall Street Journal - Tech - Google -
America gets its money’s worth for its aid to Middle East ally Jordan
In this context of mounting anti-government anger, the Jordanian government’s decision to join a military engagement against Iran was historically bold.The Hill - Politics -
Sergino Dest confirms he has torn ACL: USMNT and PSV fullback will miss this summer's Copa America
Dest is set for "long period" on the sidelines after injuring his kneeCBS Sports - Sports -
New York City mayor: ‘It’s despicable’ schools would allow another country’s flag to fly in America
New York City major Eric Adams said it was “despicable” that U.S. schools would allow another country’s flag to fly on their campuses while defending the New York Police Department (NYPD) after hundreds of officers in riot gear broke up ...The Hill - Politics - New York -
Jason Demetriou oversaw South Sydney’s steep decline. His sacking can start the reversal | Nick Tedeschi
No plan and poor communication sealed the coach’s fate, but under the right leadership the Rabbitohs can rise back up the ladder. While much goes into coaching at the NRL level, at the end of the day, all coaches are measured on their wins and ...The Guardian - World -
South African police investigate if former president's party forged signatures to contest elections
South African police are investigating if former President Jacob Zuma’s new political party forged supporters’ signatures to register for national elections next monthABC News - World -
Chinese coast guard fires water cannons at Philippine vessels in the latest South China Sea incident
Chinese coast guard ships have fired water cannons at two Philippine patrol vessels near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, damaging both, in the latest flareup in an increasingly tense territorial conflictABC News - World - China -
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'Filming them filming us' - BBC on ship chased by Chinese in South China Sea
The BBC witnesses a standoff in the South China Sea between the Philippine and Chinese coast guards.BBC News - Top stories - China -
Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect, cutting off access in much of the South
A ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy took effect in Florida on Wednesday. Before that, the state had been a refuge for abortion access in the South.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Florida’s six-week abortion ban takes effect, ending access in south-east US
State supreme court last month cleared the way for the ‘awful’ ban, but also allowed November ballot measure for abortion. A six-week abortion ban went into effect on Wednesday in Florida, cutting off access to the procedure before many people ...The Guardian - World - Abortion -
Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect, cutting off access in much of the South
A ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy took effect in Florida on Wednesday. Before that, the state had been a refuge for abortion access in the South.NBC News - Politics - Abortion -
Women's Bracketology: South Carolina, USC, UConn and Notre Dame start as 1-seeds
The 2025 bracket will look different with the Pac-12 mostly gone and the ACC (18 teams), Big Ten (18), Big 12 (18) and SEC (16) bigger than ever.ESPN - Sports -
South Dakota abortion rights groups collect enough signatures to advance ballot measure
An amendment to enshrine abortion rights in the South Dakota constitution is now one step closer to making the November 2024 ballot.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Heavy rains in Brazil kill at least 8 people, leave 21 missing, civil defense says
Heavy rains in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 10 people and left 21 missing since MondayABC News - World - Brazil -