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How Israel uses facial recognition systems in Gaza and beyond
Amnesty International researcher Matt Mahmoudi discusses the IDF’s use of the techonology as a tool of mass surveillance. Governments around the world have increasingly turned to facial recognition systems in recent years to target suspected ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Pence predicts Putin will target a NATO country if he's successful in Ukraine
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday called on House lawmakers to help push forward further funding for Ukraine, predicting Russian President Vladimir Putin will target a NATO nation should Russia win its war with Kyiv. "I have no doubt in ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Syphilis case increase sparks Colorado public health order
An alarming spike in syphilis cases in Colorado prompted a statewide public health order, particularly focused on treating the disease among pregnant woman and babies. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) announced Thursday the state would implement more ...The Hill - Politics -
Fallout Season 2 Is Happening, Amazon Confirms
Ahead of the series premiere of Fallout last week, some fans of the franchise worried that dropping all of the Season 1 episodes on a single day might hurt its chances for renewal. Fortunately, that didn't turn out to be the case. Amazon Prime ...GameSpot - Tech -
David Zaslav Receives $50 Million for Leading Struggling Warner Bros. Discovery
The chief executive’s 2023 pay package rose 26 percent from the year before, while the company’s losses totaled $3 billion.The New York Times - Business -
What happens now that Trump's "hush money" trial has a full jury?
Twelve jurors have been selected in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" criminal case. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa explains what happens next.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Something strange has been happening with jobless claims numbers lately
For five of the past six weeks, the level of initial jobless filings totaled exactly 212,000.CNBC - Business -
Maryland teenager accused of plotting school shooting in 129-page document
A Maryland high school student has been charged with planning to carry out a school shooting, after authorities discovered a journal where he'd set out his intentions in detail and said he wanted to be famous.NBC News - Top stories -
Judge rejects Trump co-defendants' request to dismiss charges in documents case
A federal judge rejected efforts from former President Trump’s two co-defendants in the Mar-a-Lago case to toss the charges against them. The order from Judge Aileen Cannon rejects various motions from Trump valet Walt Nauta and property manager ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Google's New Privacy Plan Has Flaws, Regulator Says in Internal Documents
The Information Commissioner’s Office said in a draft report that Google’s proposed replacements for cookies have gaps that advertisers can exploit.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Google -
Schneider Electric in Talks to Take Control of Bentley Systems
A deal would merge Schneider’s software business with publicly traded Bentley.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Schneider Electric Confirms Talks With Bentley Systems
The confirmation from Schneider came after The Wall Street Journal reported the French company was in talks to take control of Bentley in a deal that could be worth more than $15 billion.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Warner Bros. Discovery Lost Money Last Year. Its CEO Got a $50 Million Payday.
Much of Chief Executive David Zaslav’s compensation was tied to free cash flow, which soared amid cost-cutting efforts.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ukraine needs one more year to win, and Congress can make that happen now
If America comes through, this might just be the year that Ukraine needs to push Russia back and achieve an outcome its people can live with.The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Jury selection completed for Trump hush-money trial; man sets himself on fire outside courthouse – as it happened
With all 18 jurors now chosen, the trial is expected to move toward opening statements next week; man apparently set self on fire outside courthouse. Person apparently sets self on fire outside Trump trial in New YorkTrump’s criminal hush-money ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Judge denies Trump co-defendants' motions to dismiss charges in classified documents case
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon on Thursday denied motions by two of former President Donald Trump's co-defendants to dismiss charges in the classified documents case.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
FirstFT: Israel launches attacks against Iran
Also in today’s newsletter, Netflix’s surprise boom, and PwC plans to reverse tax restructuringFinancial Times - World - Iran -
Iranian air defence systems activated as Israel launches strikes – visual guide
Israel launched a limited attack on Iranian soil on Friday morning, in the latest tit-for-tat between the two countries. All our coverage of the Israel-Gaza warIsrael launched an attack on Iranian soil on Friday, in a tit-for-tat battle between ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
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Shopify Just Revealed a New Points-System Approach to Pay Raises
Here's the secret: You're probably doing something similar.Inc. - Business -
The U.K. privacy regulator says Google's proposed replacements for cookies need to do more to protect consumer privacy, according to internal documents.
The U.K. privacy regulator says Google’s proposed replacements for cookies need to do more to protect consumer privacy, according to internal documents.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Iran grounds commercial aircraft across wide swath of the country as air defense systems fire amid reported explosions
Iran grounds commercial aircraft across wide swath of the country as air defense systems fire amid reported explosionsABC News - World - Iran -
The Latest | G7 warns of new sanctions against Iran as world reacts to apparent Israeli drone attack
Group of Seven foreign ministers have warned of new sanctions against Iran for its drone and missile attack on Israel, and urged both sides to avoid an escalation of the conflictABC News - World - Israel -
Defense giant BAE Systems linked to arms deals in countries accused of human rights abuses, report finds
British defense contractor BAE Systems does business with countries accused of known or suspected human rights abuses, according to a new report.CNBC - Business -
FBI Warns on Chinese Cyberattacks as Texas Towns Report Russian Hacks on Water Systems
State-backed attacks on U.S. infrastructure are increasing, and federal law enforcement calls out China's "Volt Typhoon" hacking campaign.Inc. - Business - Russia -
NATO secretary-general says some allies have air defense systems they could give to Ukraine
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is pressing the allies to give more Patriot missile batteries and other equipment to UkraineABC News - World - Ukraine -
Columbia University Protests Over Gaza War Continue and Spread to Other Campuses
The campus chapter of a faculty organization said it would “fight to reclaim our university.” Students were undeterred by the crackdown on their protest.The New York Times - Top stories -
USC Cancels Jon M. Chu and Billie Jean King as Featured Guests for Graduation
Jon M. Chu, the director of “Crazy Rich Asians,” and Billie Jean King were set to be among the featured guests.The New York Times - Top stories -
Schneider Electric confirmed talks with engineering-software company Bentley Systems about a potential strategic transaction.
Schneider Electric confirmed talks with engineering-software company Bentley Systems about a potential strategic transaction.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How TikTok Changed Us
The app’s videos have become a fixture in the lives of tens of millions of Americans.The New York Times - Top stories - Tiktok -
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav received pay last year valued at $49.7 million, a 27% increase from 2022 and more than three times as much as the $15.6 million median pay of S&P 500 CEOs disclosed through late March.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav received pay last year valued at $49.7 million, a 27% increase from 2022 and more than three times as much as the $15.6 million median pay of S&P 500 CEOs disclosed through late March.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Schneider Electric is in talks to take control of the engineering-software company Bentley Systems in a deal that could be valued at more than $15 billion.
Schneider Electric is in talks to take control of the engineering-software company Bentley Systems in a deal that could be valued at more than $15 billion.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A simple guide to the US 2024 election
Trying to understand it for the first time or need a refresher? This guide can help.BBC News - Top stories -
How to use polls like a pro
Political junkies are in a dysfunctional relationship with polls.The Hill - Politics -
US ambassador meets with Gershkovich in Russia
The U.S. ambassador to Russia recently met with Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter who has been unlawfully detained in the country for more than a year. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow said Lynne Tracy met with Gershkovich, who was ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
The radical repricing of US interest rates
Financial markets and the Fed are searching for a convincing economic storyFinancial Times - World -
A contrarian take on the US inflation freakout
Not as bad as it looks — better for the Fed to keep calm, and carry on?Financial Times - World -
Israel retaliated against Iran's massive drone and missile attack on its territory, a move that threatens to send the countries deeper into an escalatory spiral that could lead to war.
Israel retaliated against Iran’s massive drone and missile attack on its territory, a move that threatens to send the countries deeper into an escalatory spiral that could lead to war.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Prince Harry confirms he is now a US resident
Paperwork filed shows the royal has informed British authorities that he has moved and is now ‘usually resident’ in the United States. Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has formally confirmed he is now a US resident.. The acknowledgment is said to ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
US interest rate setter says 'no hurry' to cut
A key member of the US central bank, Raphael Bostic, tells the BBC rates might only ease "at the end of 2024".BBC News - Top stories