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Sustainability Activists Take Aim at Disposable Hotel Slippers
Slippers supplied by hotels — flimsy models usually made of plastic and fabric — are the next single-use item in the cross hairs of sustainability activists.The New York Times - Business -
Grammys on the Hill takes aim at AI, honors Cornyn and Klobuchar
The Grammys on the Hill took aim at artificial intelligence (AI) in the arts during its annual ceremony Tuesday, where it also honored Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) for their work protecting musical artists. The event, ...The Hill - Politics -
Biden Administration Aims to Reclassify Marijuana as Less Dangerous Drug
The move would reshape the multibillion-dollar industry.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Energy Dept. Aims to Speed Up Permits for Power Lines
The Biden administration has expressed growing alarm that efforts to fight climate change could falter unless the electric grids are quickly expanded.The New York Times - Science -
Awakening a dormant giant: Marseille aim to revive former glories
Getting to grips with club is like ‘sitting on a volcano’ but big plans are afoot as Thursday’s Europa League semi-final awaits. Looking up towards the endless galleries of Stade Vélodrome, a line of former Olympique Marseille players take in the ...The Guardian - World -
Lottery bids for skilled-worker visas plunge in the US after changes aimed at fraud and abuse
Authorities say lottery bids for highly educated worker visas plunged nearly 40% this yearABC News - Tech -
Edward Dwight, Once Picked to Be the First Black Astronaut in Space, Aims for Space at Last
Six decades ago, Mr. Dwight’s shot at becoming the first Black astronaut in space was thwarted by racism and politics. Now, at 90, he’s finally going up.The New York Times - World -
A medical report on soccer legend Maradona's death aims to undercut homicide case against medics
A medical examiner’s report into the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona has injected uncertainty into the criminal negligence case brought against those involved in his careABC News - World -
Walmart launched its bettergoodspremium foods private label,aiming to attract new shoppers andprompt customers to spend more.
Walmart launched its bettergoods premium foods private label, aiming to attract new shoppers and prompt customers to spend more.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Congress is advancing changes aimed at improving air travel as federal lawmakers prepare to reauthorize the rules that govern the FAA's operations.
Congress is advancing changes aimed at improving air travel as federal lawmakers prepare to reauthorize the rules that govern the FAA’s operations.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Mindtrip’s AI travel assistant aims to be your one-stop shop for trip planning
Mindtrip, an AI-powered travel startup, launches a conversational trip planning platform with personalized recommendations, visual content, and booking capabilities.VentureBeat - Tech -
Caitlin Clark, 2024 WNBA rookie class aiming to bring college fans, business viability to league
After elevating women's college basketball, Clark, Angel Reese and Co. are hoping to do the same for the WNBACBS Sports - Sports - WNBA -
Harvey Weinstein prosecutors aim for fall retrial after N.Y. rape conviction is overturned
Weinstein entered Manhattan Criminal Court in a wheelchair and looked gaunt. The judge remanded him back to Bellevue Hospital for treatment and set a discovery hearing for May 29 at 10 a.m.NBC News - Top stories -
Six-Week Abortion Ban Takes Effect in Florida
The ban, which took effect on Wednesday, was part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’s push into cultural conservatism. But Florida politics is rarely that simple.The New York Times - Top stories - Abortion -
Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect
A six-week abortion ban goes into effect in Florida Wednesday. The law includes exceptions for rape, incest, fetal abnormalities and the life of the mother, but abortion rights advocates say the law effectively cuts off access for more than 21 ...CBS News - Top stories - Abortion -
Europe Takes Radical Steps to Boost Production
EU official Thierry Breton wants state spending to support domestic manufacturing to compete with China and the U.S.—a reversal of longtime policy to clamp down on national subsidies.The Wall Street Journal - World - Europe -
6 Due Diligence Steps to Take Before Joining a Board
Board service can be fun and enriching or a waste of time. Here's how to make your service valuable.Inc. - Business -
Hydrogen Offers Germany a Chance to Take a Lead in Green Energy
A subsidiary of ThyssenKrupp, Germany’s venerable steel producer, is landing major deals for a device that makes the clean-burning gas from water.The New York Times - Business -
Kyle Larson takes top spot in NASCAR Power Rankings after Dover
Kyle Larson continues to lead the Cup standings.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NASCAR -
Is Hyrox the New CrossFit? This New Fitness Race is Taking Over.
Hyrox, a sporting event founded in Germany, has earned a large following for its dazzling, high-profile races.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Walmart Takes On Trader Joe's and Whole Foods With New Premium Brand
The grocery giant is rolling out curry chicken empanadas and 300 other items as it seeks to capture spending by American consumers.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
NY Party Fashion: Jon Bon Jovi Screening and Dudamel at Philharmonic Gala
This week, fans turned out for a new documentary about Jon Bon Jovi and took in a performance led by Gustavo Dudamel at the New York Philharmonic’s spring gala.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Columbia protesters taken into custody after police enter campus
The NYPD took dozens of protesters at Columbia University into custody Tuesday night. This comes after demonstrators forced their way into a university building and locked themselves inside.CBS News - Top stories -
Station to station: the European language DJs taking radio to new realms
Cian Ó Cíobháin’s show, ‘one of the most radical in the world’, has been beguiling listeners in Irish for 25 years. Others, from Warsaw to Lyon, offer similar musical adventures. In the early 2000s, trudging through the static of mainstream radio, ...The Guardian - World -
India’s Master of Nostalgia Takes His Sweeping Vision to Netflix
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s films are known for splendor, grandiosity and obsessive attention to light and detail. Will that translate to smaller screens?The New York Times - World - Netflix -
Meta and Google Are Betting on AI Voice Assistants. Will They Take Off?
Meta, Google and others are driving a renaissance for voice assistants, but people have found the technology uncool for more than a decade.The New York Times - Tech - Google -
Is Hyrox the New CrossFit? This New Fitness Race is Taking Over.
Hyrox, a sporting event founded in Germany, has earned a large following for its dazzling, high-profile races.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
India’s Master of Nostalgia Takes His Sweeping Vision to Netflix
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s films are known for splendor, grandiosity and obsessive attention to light and detail. Will that translate to smaller screens?The New York Times - Top stories - Netflix -
Florida Abortion Ban Takes Effect, and U.C.L.A. Calls in Police
Plus, a possible shift on marijuana policy.The New York Times - Top stories - Abortion -
‘Modern Love Podcast’: Emily Ratajkowski Can Take Care of Herself, but a Little Help Would Be Nice
Why the model and writer wants to blow up gender roles in dating, without chivalry having to die.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Florida’s six-week abortion ban takes effect with few exceptions
A new abortion law goes into effect in Florida on Wednesday. It will sharply restrict the procedure after six weeks. Florida’s new law includes exceptions for rape, incest, fetal abnormalities and the life of the mother.CBS News - Top stories - Abortion -
Should you take your stock market profits and run for the summer?
Stocks generally produce most of their returns during the six months of the year from Nov. 1 to April 30.MarketWatch - Business -
Everyone take a breath; Bruins aren't going to choke again vs. Leafs
Don't worry, Bruins fans. History isn't about to repeat itself. John Tomase explains why things will be different this time around against the Maple Leafs.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
UnitedHealth Group CEO takes bipartisan heat in Senate hearing over cyberattack
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty took fire from both sides of the aisle Wednesday during his testimony before the Senate Finance Committee on the cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of his company. Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden ...The Hill - Politics -
MLB Power Rankings: New No. 1 emerges as injuries take their toll
It's May: By now, good teams have a healthy number of Ws, bad teams have piled up the Ls and others have gravely disappointed us.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Griner: Thought about taking my life while in jail
WNBA star Brittney Griner told ABC's "20/20" that "I wanted to take my life more than once" during her first few weeks in a Russian jail after her 2022 arrest.ESPN - Sports