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10 Stylish Mother's Day Gifts That Say More Than Flowers Ever Could
A bouquet is sweet—but oh-so predictable. This Mother’s Day, scratch her itch for design with a gift that blooms less fleetingly.The Wall Street Journal - World -
10 Stylish Mother's Day Gifts That Say More Than Flowers Ever Could
A bouquet is sweet—but oh-so predictable. This Mother’s Day, scratch her itch for design with a gift that blooms less fleetingly.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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W.H.O. Broadens Definition of Airborne Diseases
After a drawn-out global controversy over the coronavirus, the W.H.O. has updated its classification of how pathogens spread through the air.The New York Times - Health -
76ers' Maxey questionable for G2 due to illness
76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey did not attend Monday's morning shootaround at Madison Square Garden due to an illness and will be listed as questionable for Game 2.ESPN - Sports -
Why are we so ill? The working-age health crisis
The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising - and it's a threat to the economy.BBC News - Top stories -
GOP lawmaker: You can't call 'for the eradication of Jews and think everything is going to be just okay'
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler (N.Y.) on Monday emphasized the need for "consequences" against those involved in the pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. "I mean there are consequences to actions. That's what some of these folks don't seem to ...The Hill - Politics -
UK biotech signs $1bn deal to develop liver disease drugs
Ochre Bio partnering with Germany’s Boehringer Ingelheim on treatments that will harness the organ’s capacity to regenerateFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK biotech signs $1bn deal to develop liver disease drugs
Ochre Bio partnering with Germany’s Boehringer Ingelheim on treatments that will harness the organ’s capacity to regenerateFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Plant apocalypse: how new diseases are destroying EU trees and crops
From ancient olive groves to root vegetables, foreign pests introduced via the bloc’s open import system are causing damage worth billions – and outbreaks are on the rise. The plants slowly choke to death, wither and dry out. They die en masse, ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
What Ever Happened to Gavin Newsom?
He was a rising star a few months ago, but bad governance and the phony factor caught up to him.The Wall Street Journal - World -
I'm not the best player ever - O'Sullivan
Seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan does not think he is the greatest snooker player of all time, even as he bids for a record eighth Crucible title.BBC News - Top stories -
U.S. ally blasts Biden's suggestion his uncle was eaten by cannibals after WWII crash
Papua New Guinea’s leader defended the nation after President Joe Biden appeared to imply his uncle’s body was eaten by “cannibals” there during World War II.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
The beach where people keep finding human bones
Human remains have been discovered multiple times along one stretch of Welsh coastline.BBC News - Top stories -
Confronting the ethical issues of human-like AI
As AI becomes indistinguishable from humans, tech leaders must confront urgent ethical issues around transparency, trust and unintended harm.VentureBeat - Tech -
'Human' Review: PBS's Unwieldy Look at Modern Life
This ambitious episode of ‘A Brief History of the Future’ considers what it means to be human in the 21st century.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Verstappen wins in China with Norris second
Max Verstappen was in a league of his own in a Chinese Grand Prix punctuated by two mid-race safety cars.BBC News - Top stories - China -
76ers vs. Knicks: Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey both playing Game 2 as Philly tries to even playoff series
Embiid and Maxey were both listed as questionable entering Monday night's Game 2CBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
The stress of cheating on my wife is making me ill – but I can no longer suppress who I am
I love her and my children, but have fallen for another man. What can I do? I’m now suffering from gastrointestinal problems and using alcohol to get to sleep. I’m a 41-year-old man and I have been married to my wife for 10 years. I have always ...The Guardian - World -
Passover’s Radical Message Is More Vital Than Ever
The Bible insists we turn our pain into understanding, love and empathy.The New York Times - Top stories -
Contaminated deer meat may have caused 2 hunters' deadly brain diseases
A new report calls for further study into a possible link between chronic wasting disease in deer and a rare and deadly brain disease in humans.CBS News - Top stories -
How NATO is preparing for a possible second Trump presidency
As former President Donald Trump emerges as the likely Republican presidential candidate, Europe's NATO countries are watching with alarm. The organization's head said that Trump is weakening the alliance, especially after he said he would ...CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
The Watch Brand SpaceOne Debuts Its Second Timepiece
The Tellurium includes the sun, earth and moon as three-dimensional orbs floating across the watch’s face.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Verstappen wins in China with Britain's Norris second - reaction
Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary at the Chinese Grand Prix.BBC News - Top stories - China -
How NATO is preparing for a possible second Trump presidency
As former President Donald Trump emerges as the likely Republican presidential candidate, Europe's NATO countries are watching with alarm. The organization's head said that Trump is weakening the alliance, especially after he said he would ...CBS News - World - Donald Trump -
Leeds go second with 4-3 win at Middlesbrough
Promotion-chasing Leeds United end their three-match winless run with victory at Middlesbrough in a frenetic encounter.BBC News - Top stories -
'No second guesses': Bruins start Ullmark, drop G2
On the heels of a 3-2 loss that tied the series at 1-1, Boston coach Jim Montgomery stood behind his choice to start Linus Ullmark over Jeremy Swayman in Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night at TD Garden.ESPN - Sports -
AI-Controlled Fighter Jets Are Dogfighting With Human Pilots Now
Plus: New York’s legislature suffers a cyberattack, police disrupt a global phishing operation, and Apple removes encrypted messaging apps in China.Wired - Tech -
This Lava Tube in Saudi Arabia Has Been a Human Refuge for 7,000 Years
Ancient humans left behind numerous archaeological traces in the cavern, and scientists say there may be thousands more like it on the Arabian Peninsula to study.The New York Times - Science -
U.S. expected to sanction Israeli military unit for alleged human rights violations
The U.S. is reportedly expected to sanction a unit of IDF soldiers in the West Bank. CBS News has learned that the U.S. has been investigating them for alleged human rights violations, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is vowing to fight ...CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
Review: Phish's Las Vegas Sphere spectacle was the opposite of rock-star self-glorification
The veteran jam band took advantage of the venue's cutting-edge technology while keeping the focus on its music and its community.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Venezuela's president meets with accuser in ongoing criminal probe into human rights abuse
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro met with the head of the International Criminal Court as he faces an ongoing investigation by the tribunal into crimes against humanity for his crackdown on anti-government protestsABC News - World -
U.S. investigating Israeli military unit for possible human rights violations
The U.S. is investigating Israel's Netsvah Yehuda Battalion, made up of ultra-orthodox soldiers, over accusations of human rights violations in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Debora Patta has the details.CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
U.S. investigating Israeli military unit for possible human rights violations
The U.S. is investigating Israel's Netsvah Yehuda Battalion, made up of ultra-orthodox soldiers, over accusations of human rights violations in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Debora Patta has the details.CBS News - World - Israel -
Gaza mass grave discovery horrifies U.N. human rights chief
United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk said he is "horrified" by an apparent mass grave site found near a medical facility in Gaza's Khan Younis. Wyre Davies with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.CBS News - Top stories -
AI-Controlled Fighter Jets Are Dogfighting With Human Pilots Now
Plus: New York’s legislature suffers a cyberattack, police disrupt a global phishing operation, and Apple removes encrypted messaging apps in China.Wired - Tech -
This Lava Tube in Saudi Arabia Has Been a Human Refuge for 7,000 Years
Ancient humans left behind numerous archaeological traces in the cavern, and scientists say there may be thousands more like it on the Arabian Peninsula to study.The New York Times - Science -
Honduras referred to UN human rights committee over total abortion ban
Petition filed on behalf of woman known as as Fausia, who underwent a forced pregnancy after being raped . Honduras is being taken to a global human rights body for the first time over its total abortion ban, which campaigners say violates women’s ...The Guardian - World - Abortion -
Papua New Guinea leader takes offense after Biden implies his uncle was eaten by cannibals
Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape has accused Joe Biden of disparaging the South Pacific island nation by implying that an uncle of the U.S. president had been eaten by “cannibals” there during World War IIABC News - World - Joe Biden -
Biden implied his uncle was eaten by cannibals. Papua New Guinea's leader pushes back.
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape has accused President Biden of disparaging the South Pacific island nation by implying that an uncle had been eaten by "cannibals" there during World War II.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden