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White House condemns 'blatantly antisemitic' protests amid ongoing unrest at Columbia
The White House on Sunday condemned the calls for "violence and physical intimidation targeting Jewish students" as protests continue at colleges in the U.S., including the latest demonstration at Columbia University in New York. “While every ...The Hill - Politics -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.NBC News - Top stories -
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 -
Biden tries a White House reset on climate and trade
International co-operation will need the US to tax its own companies’ emissionsFinancial Times - World - Joe Biden -
White House moves to protect patient abortion records
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule Monday blocking the disclosure of protected health information to aid in the investigation or litigation of patients or providers involved in legal reproductive health care. The ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
The White House knows that the global south has a point
Rich countries espouse active industrial policy at home while continuing to impose outdated policies abroadFinancial Times - Business -
White House considering national climate emergency declaration
The White House is considering declaring a national climate emergency to unlock federal powers and stifle oil development, according to a Bloomberg report. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is announcing several projects this Earth Week. ...CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
The Town at the Center of a Supreme Court Battle Over Homelessness
A lawsuit by a group of homeless residents of a small Oregon town could reshape the way cities across the country deal with homelessness.The New York Times - Top stories -
Saudi Aramco chief defends China’s role in green transition amid closer ties
Amin Nasser praises Beijing’s efforts to make solar panels and electric vehicles cheaperFinancial Times - Business - China -
Wada defends its actions over Chinese swimmers’ doping allegations
Usada and others have suggested a possible cover-upWada agrees swimmers were victims of contaminationThe World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has insisted it would “not do anything different” in its handling of doping allegations against 23 Chinese ...The Guardian - World -
Transcript: House Appropriations Committee chair Rep. Tom Cole on "Face the Nation," April 21, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with House Appropriations Committee chair Rep. Tom Cole, Republican of Oklahoma, that aired on April 21, 2024.CBS News - Politics -
Transcript: House Appropriations Committee chair Rep. Tom Cole on "Face the Nation," April 21, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with House Appropriations Committee chair Rep. Tom Cole, Republican of Oklahoma, that aired on April 21, 2024.CBS News - Top stories -
Senate set to advance Ukraine aid after rollercoaster House battle
The Senate on Tuesday is at last set to advance legislation providing aid to Ukraine, moving Congress toward the end of a months-long battle that raised questions about the survival of Mike Johnson's (R-La.) Speakership and Kyiv's defenses. ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Italian Bonds Marginally Outperform Bunds After S&P Affirms Rating, Outlook
Italian BTPs marginally outperformed Bunds in early European trade after S&P affirmed Italy’s BBB rating and stable outlook.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Inside the White House's Frenetic Scramble to Avert a Full-Blown Middle East War
Over the course of 19 days, U.S. officials raced to contain escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why a Former White House Cyber Director Called Microsoft a National Security Risk
Amid cyber risk criticisms,Microsoft's ad-placement efforts are frustrating "regular" Windows users. Both stories have lessons in how not to annoy your customers.Inc. - Business -
The pandemic exposed staff shortages at nursing homes. A new White House push aims for a remedy
The White House is aiming to correct the short staffing at nursing homes that was exposed by the COVID-19 pandemicABC News - Health -
Ashley Judd and Aloe Blacc help the White House unveil its national suicide prevention strategy
Actor Ashley Judd and singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc have helped the Biden administration promote its new national strategy to prevent suicideABC News - Entertainment -
Rwanda bill close to becoming law after peers abandon final battle over safety amendment – UK politics live
Bill could become law this week as end of parliamentary ping-pong in sight . Q: Do you think you will be able to implement this without leaving the European convention of human rights?. Sunak says he thinks he can implement this without leaving ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Elon Musk's battle over the Sydney church stabbing video is not about freedom of speech. It’s to titillate his followers | Belinda Barnet
The X owner was always going to turn the video removal request into a glib culture war fought with 4chan-style memes and late-night missives. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThis battle was never about the ...The Guardian - World -
New York's House Republicans call on Columbia president to resign amid protests
All 10 House Republicans from New York on Monday called on Columbia University President Minouche Shafik to resign amid fiery pro-Palestinian protests on campus that have led to mounting criticism of the university's leadership from all sides. Led ...The Hill - Politics - Republican Party -
Columbia holds classes virtually as Jewish leaders warn about safety amid pro-Palestinian protests
A growing number of leaders and organizations have called on Columbia University and its president to protect students amid reports of antisemitic and offensive statements and actions on and near its campus, which has been the site this week of a ...NBC News - Top stories -
PEN America calls off awards ceremony amid criticism over its response to Israel-Hamas war
Facing widespread unhappiness over its response to the Israel-Hamas war, the writers’ group PEN America has called off its annual awards ceremonyABC News - Entertainment - Israel -
PEN America calls off awards ceremony amid criticism over response to Israel-Hamas war
Facing widespread unhappiness over its response to the Israel-Hamas war, the writers' group PEN America has called off its annual awards ceremony.CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
US advances review of Nevada lithium mine amid concerns over endangered wildflower
The Biden administration has taken a significant step in its expedited environmental review of what could become the third lithium mine in the U.S. That's assuming it can withstand anticipated legal challenges from conservationists who fear it ...ABC News - Tech -
PEN America calls off awards ceremony amid criticism over response to Israel-Hamas war
Facing widespread unhappiness over its response to the Israel-Hamas war, the writers' group PEN America has called off its annual awards ceremony.CBS News - Entertainment - Israel -
Rep. Glenn Ivey says House foreign aid passage was 'good day' for Johnson amid ouster threat
Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) on Sunday suggested the House's bipartisan passage of a massive foreign aid bill this week could fare well for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who is facing an ouster threat from at least three members of his GOP conference. ...The Hill - Politics -
The House vote to approve funding for Ukraine comes at a desperate moment for the country's beleaguered defenders and holds the prospect of helping them stave off a Russian onslaught at the last possible moment.
The House vote to approve funding for Ukraine comes at a desperate moment for the country’s beleaguered defenders and holds the prospect of helping them stave off a Russian onslaught at the last possible moment.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
The House vote to approve funding for Ukraine comes at a desperate moment for the country's beleaguered defenders and holds the prospect of helping them stave off a Russian onslaught at the last possible moment.
The House vote to approve funding for Ukraine comes at a desperate moment for the country’s beleaguered defenders and holds the prospect of helping them stave off a Russian onslaught at the last possible moment.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
TikTok battle heads to the Senate
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story TikTok ban opponents pin hopes on Senate Opponents of legislation that could ban TikTok in the United States are pinning their hopes on the Senate after the ...The Hill - Politics - Tiktok -
Ilhan Omar's daughter says she's been 'basically evicted' after suspension
The daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) says she was “basically evicted” after she was suspended from Columbia University’s Barnard College on Friday for participating in pro-Palestinian protests on campus. Hundreds of students have occupied ...The Hill - Politics -
Ilhan Omar weighs in on Columbia protests where daughter was arrested
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Monday applauded the solidarity among the Columbia University students protesting for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, while noting the attention needs to be kept on the "genocide in Gaza," as authorities arrest ...The Hill - Politics -
Omar's daughter says she was sprayed with 'chemical weapons' during protest
The daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) said she and others were sprayed with "chemical weapons" while protesting the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza at Columbia University. Isra Hirsi, 21, told MSNBC on Monday she believes there is "some hypocrisy" in ...The Hill - Politics -
Tenney hits fellow Republicans for failure to advance border bill out of committee
Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY.) hit her fellow Republicans on Saturday, blaming them for the inability to get a border security bill to the floor of the House. "I saw a clip earlier that we didn't get the border security bill," Tenney said during a ...The Hill - Politics - Republican Party -
Minister defends government's record on climate
Claire Coutinho says the government's track record is 'strong' after watchdog accuses PM of setting the UK back.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
House Approves Long-Stalled Ukraine Aid Over Angry GOP Objections
The chamber passed a $95 billion package that also includes aid for Israel and Taiwan and a measure forcing the sale of TikTok. It now heads to the Senate.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
How Johnson and Biden locked arms on Ukraine
The planned vote on a foreign aid package is validation of a White House strategy to court the speaker behind the scenes while letting him find his own path.Politico - Politics - Joe Biden -
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Two for Havertz and White as Arsenal thrash Chelsea
Arsenal move three points clear at the top of the Premier League with a crushing victory over Chelsea at Emirates Stadium.BBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
Maxey edges out White as NBA's most improved
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey, who upped his scoring average to 25.9 points per game and was a first-time All-Star this season, edged the Bulls' Coby White for the NBA's most improved player.ESPN - Sports