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Former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81
Former Labour minister and crossbench peer Frank Field has died aged 81, his family saysBBC News - Top stories -
NBA: Maxey fouled twice during chaotic sequence
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey was fouled multiple times during the frenetic defining sequence of Philadelphia's Game 2 loss to New York, according to the Last Two Minute Report.ESPN - Sports - NBA -
Australian police execute search warrants as part of a 'major operation' over church stabbings
Detectives and secret service agents investigating the stabbing of a bishop in a Sydney church have executed search warrants in the city as part of a major operationABC News - World -
Forsberg and Beauvillier each get a goal and an assist and Predators knock off Canucks 4-1
Filip Forsberg scored a goal and had an assist, and the Nashville Predators beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 to level the best-of-seven playoff series at 1-1ABC News - Sports -
SenseTime Shares Surge on New Language Model It Says Rivals GPT-4 Turbo
Shares of the AI software company surged 31% in Hong Kong on its latest generative AI model which it said had improved linguistic, creative and scientific capabilities.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Supreme Court to consider when doctors can provide emergency abortions in states with bans
The Supreme Court is considering a case that will determine when doctors can provide abortions during medical emergencies in states with bans enacted after the high court’s sweeping decision overturning Roe v. WadeABC News - Health - Abortion -
2024 NBA playoffs bracket, scores, results: Mavericks take down Clippers, Pacers even series vs. Bucks
The NBA playoff bracket is set with 16 teams in the running for the Larry O'Brien TrophyCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Indian teen chess prodigy could become world champ
Seventeen-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju of India is the youngest challenger for the world chess title later this year. CBS News' John Dickerson has the details.CBS News - Top stories -
Tesla shares jump 13% after Musk says company aims to start production of affordable new EV by early 2025
Tesla reported disappointing earnings and revenue, but the stock rose on optimism that a new affordable EV model could enter production sooner than expected.CNBC - Business - Tesla -
U.S. considers sanctioning some members of the IDF
The United States is considering the unprecedented step of sanctioning members of the Israel Defense Forces in the West Bank for alleged human rights violations.CBS News - Politics -
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," breaks records
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department,'' became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day while selling 1.6 million units. It's on track to sell more than 2 million copies in its first weekCBS News - Entertainment -
FirstFT: US Senate passes $95bn bill including Ukraine security aid
Also in today’s newsletter, UK water companies’ data shortage and Mandela legacy disaffectionFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
US banning TikTok? Your key questions answered
After years of attempts to ban the Chinese-owned app, including by former President Donald Trump, a measure to outlaw the popular video-sharing app has won congressional approval and is on its way to President Biden for his signatureABC News - Tech - Tiktok -
US Senate passes $95bn bill including aid for Ukraine
Vote ends congressional deadlock over funding for Kyiv’s war effortFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
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April 23, 2024 - Israel-Hamas war
After 200 days of war, Israeli attacks in Gaza have killed more than 34,000 Palestinians, according to the enclave's health ministry. CNN cannot independently confirm the numbers due to the lack of international media access.CNN - Top stories - Israel -
The next Pipedrive in sales execution, Salesforge secures $500K in pre-seed fudning to build a future-proof AI co-pilot in B2B sales
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: Salesforge, an AI-copilot for sales execution, has raised $500K from BADideas.fund, Spring Capital, Fiedler Capital and super angel Maciej Zawadzinski, supercharging the team’s ambition to redefine the landscape of B2B sales. ...VentureBeat - Tech -
Middle East Crisis: Israel Will Expand Civilian ‘Safe Zone’ if It Invades Crowded Gazan City, Official Says
Israel has said it plans to target Hamas fighters in Rafah, where a million civilians have sought shelter, an invasion the U.S. has warned against.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Hundreds of athletes urge the NCAA to not ban transgender athletes from women’s college sports
Over 400 former and current collegiate, professional and Olympic athletes urged the NCAA to not ban transgender athletes from women’s college sports, according to a letter sent out on Tuesday. “We implore you, the NCAA’s highest governing body ...The Hill - Politics -
Senate Approves Aid Bill for Ukraine and Israel, Sending It to Biden
The overwhelming bipartisan vote for the long-stalled $95.3 billion aid package capped a tortured journey for the legislation on Capitol Hill. President Biden is expected to quickly sign it.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
These Latina queens will be on Season 9 of 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'
Jorgeous, Roxxxy Andrews and Vanessa Vanjie Mateo are the Latina queens of Season 9 of 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.'Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Elon Musk gives Wall Street what it wants, but more pain could be around the corner
Tesla’s promise of an “affordable EV”will not be as low priced as hopedMarketWatch - Business - Elon Musk -
DA files response opposing a motion by Scott Peterson’s defense team for DNA testing
The district attorney in Stanislaus County, California, has filed new paperwork in court opposing a motion by Scott Peterson’s defense team.ABC News - Top stories -
Senate passes Ukraine aid, Israel funding and TikTok crackdown, sending bill to Biden's desk
The Senate voted to advance the $95 billion aid package that provides critical aid to Ukraine, Israel and Gaza and a provision to ban TikTok in the U.S.NBC News - Top stories -
TikTok Isn't Going Away---at Least Not Yet. Here's What to Know.
After passing in the Senate, a ban of the Chinese-controlled app looks more likely than ever.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Tiktok -
US Senate passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The Senate, in a bipartisan super-majority, overwhelmingly voted to advance the measure, which Joe Biden is expected to sign. The US Senate voted resoundingly on Tuesday to approve $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as a bipartisan ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
This Is the Beginning of the End of TikTok
After years of negotiations, the Senate approved a bill to force TikTok to either divest from its Chinese owners or face an outright ban.Wired - Tech - Tiktok -
Westworld Blu-Ray Box Set Is Half Off Right Now At Amazon
Bad news: Westworld, the futuristic show about lifelike robots finding their humanity, is no longer available to stream on Max, despite that service encompassing HBO, where Westworld originally aired. There's good news too, though: You can ...GameSpot - Tech -
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Will the FTC's Noncompete Ban Really Create 8,500 New Startups Each Year?
The agency claims that upwards of 29,000 new patents, on average, could be granted in the wake of its noncompete ban.Inc. - Business -
Surprising stat about the NFL Draft's 'secret round'
Numbers from the last 20 years indicate players still on the board after the draft's third round might be better off going undrafted entirely than getting picked in the late rounds.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
GM Raises Profit Outlook for 2024 After Strong First-Quarter Earnings
Pickup trucks and resilient consumer spending powered GM’s 24% increase in quarterly profit, but China remains a trouble spot.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
What Do N.B.A. Players Think of Their Peers? We Asked Them.
Athletes from around the league vote on everything from Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James to the head coach they wouldn’t want to play for.The New York Times - Sports -
‘Catching Feelings’ After a Steamy Encounter on the Dance Floor
Elena Bauer and Joshua Fagel weren’t looking for anything serious when they first met at a fraternity party at Stanford. A month after meeting, they had a change of heart.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
US Congress approves $95bn aid package for Ukraine and Israel
President Biden is expected to sign the package, which includes a potential TikTok ban, into law.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Haliburton: Brother called racial slur by fan in G1
Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said his younger brother was called the N-word by a fan while sitting in the stands during Game 1 of Indiana's first-round playoff series with the Bucks in Milwaukee.ESPN - Sports -
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns
Luka Doncic scored 32 points and the Dallas Mavericks overcame the return of Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard to beat Los Angeles 96-93 and tie their Western Conference first-round playoff series at a game apieceABC News - Sports - NBA -
Villagers in Mexico organize to take back their water as drought, avocados dry up lakes and rivers
As Mexico’s drought drags on, angry subsistence farmers have begun taking direct action against thirsty avocado orchards and berry fields of commercial farms that are drying up streams in the mountains west of Mexico CityABC News - World -
Senate Passes Ukraine, Israel Aid Package After Monthslong Fight
The measure sends much-needed ammunition and military equipment to Ukraine, fortifies Israel’s missile defense systems and forces the sale of TikTok in the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
How AI and innovative technology are helping countries to protect ocean life
More than 100 nations have agreed to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030. One way of doing this is to create what are known as Marine Protected Areas, where human activity is restricted or banned. Ben Tracy reports on how a mix of AI and ...CBS News - World