Failing Act of Political Theater Greene Ostracized after Johnson Ouster Push
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Paul Skenes went right after Shohei Ohtani. The result was a brilliant bit of baseball theater
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes made a quick impression on Los Angles Dodgers star Shohei OhtaniABC News - Sports -
Pat Sajak sets first gig after ‘Wheel of Fortune’ — regional theater ‘Columbo’ in Hawaii
Pat Sajak — whose final episode after 41 seasons as host of “Wheel of Fortune” airs this Friday — has already lined up his first post-game show gig.NBC News - Top stories -
Greens drop some candidates after online posts probe
The party says it has blocked a "small number" of candidates after allegations of antisemitism online.BBC News - Top stories -
England booed off after failing against Iceland once more in Euros warm-up
It was a long way from being the triumphant Euro 2024 send-off for Gareth Southgate and his England players at a sold-out and increasingly fretful Wembley. Never mind the result because it was not the main thing, however much it stirred memories ...The Guardian - World -
NFL responds to Josh Jacobs saying Packers, Eagles will be banned from wearing green in Brazil; RB apologizes
Will the Packers and Eagles be allowed to wear green in Brazil? Here's your answerCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
IFS attacks Tory pledge not to reform ‘absurd’ council tax system – UK politics live
Thinktank says at least half of houses are in the ‘wrong band’ with those in the north of England and Midlands paying too much. Anneliese Dodds, the Labour party chair, has said the revelation that the Tories are still taking money from Frank ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
For This Indigenous Beadworker, Every Stitch ‘Is an Act of Resistance’
Teri Greeves builds on a legacy of artistry, rarely recognized by mainstream institutions, that stretches through generations of Native women.The New York Times - Top stories -
The failed startup, the Candy brother and the £100mn lawsuit
Robert Bonnier secured backing from Nick Candy for his fledgling social media app, but the property tycoon now says he was dupedFinancial Times - Business -
Cannabis stocks have failed to produce an investment high
A market glut and a thriving illicit market have combined to undercut billions of dollars in revenue projectionsFinancial Times - World -
CNN analyst predicts Bannon appeal will fail
CNN legal analyst Elie Honig predicted Thursday that an appeal by Steve Bannon, an ex-adviser to former President Trump, will fail, following a judge ordering Bannon to start a four-month prison sentence in July. “Elie, Steve Bannon is threatening ...The Hill - Politics -
Failed 'coup plotters' go on trial in DR Congo
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Failed "Willy Wonka" experience becoming a musical
Several songs from "Willy's Candy Spectacular" have been released ahead of the premiere of the parody musical – including one featuring John Stamos.CBS News - Entertainment -
AI is a green curse as well as a blessing
The amount of energy used by data centres is staggeringFinancial Times - Business - Artificial Intelligence -
‘The Conclave’ Brings Belgium’s Political Rivals Together
A reality show called “The Conclave” put Belgium’s political rivals together in a medieval château for a weekend. Can they put aside their differences and help keep the country from coming apart?The New York Times - World -
Queer photographers' most radical act? Turning the lens on themselves
By capturing their own lives, LGBTQ+ visual artists have encouraged us all to reconsider the rigid ways in which we view the world and what is possible.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Minority groups' uninsured rates plummeted under Affordable Care Act: Research
Uninsured rates among minority groups in the U.S. plunged between 2010 and 2022, according to reports released Friday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The increase in the number of insured people points to the impact of ...The Hill - Politics -
Dick Van Dyke becomes the oldest Daytime Emmy winner at age 98 for guest role on 'Days of Our Lives'
Dick Van Dyke has won a historic Daytime Emmy at age 98ABC News - Entertainment -
High court rules Home Office acted unlawfully over visa documents
Home Office failed to provide digital proof of status to those applying for visa extensions, in new Windrush-style scandal. The Home Office is facing a new Windrush-style scandal after a landmark high court ruling found that the home secretary ...The Guardian - World -
‘Clash of the titans’: KJT v Thiam leads European Athletics Championships
Much anticipated clash of heptathlon stars is a highlight of Rome dress rehearsal for Paris Olympics next month. Dress rehearsals are rarely as beautiful – or important – as the one being staged in Rome over the next six days. For most of the ...The Guardian - World -
Johnson-Thompson trails Thiam in heptathlon at Euros
Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson trails leader Nafissatou Thiam by 143 points after two heptathlon events at the European Athletics Championships.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Five convicted in US Covid fraud case involving failed juror bribe
Jury also acquits two others for roles in scheme to steal over $40m that was supposed to feed children during pandemic. A jury convicted five Minnesota residents but acquitted two others on Friday for their roles in a scheme to steal more than ...The Guardian - World - Covid -
The Old-New Politics of Hatred in America
We have lost what used to bind us together.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Who are the political supergroups in the European parliament?
After polling concludes in Europe, political parties will seek to strengthen existing alliances and forge new ones. Most political parties in the European parliament make alliances with each other, forming larger groups with those who share their ...The Guardian - World -
Greens call for extra £50bn to 'nurse NHS to health'
The Greens say tax-hikes on the top 1% of earners can help pay for massive cash injection into NHS.BBC News - Top stories -
AI Siphons Copper Supplies Needed for Green Transition
Electrification continues to drive demand for the eternal metal, but the focus is shifting from EVs to the data centers needed to power artificial intelligence.The Wall Street Journal - World - Artificial Intelligence -
Sweden's foremost opera and ballet theater fined $300,000 for 2023 fatal fall of stage technician
The Stockholm-based Royal Swedish Opera has been fined 3 million kronor or $300,000 after a stage technician died last year when he fell around 13 meters or more than 40 feet from a balcony as he was carrying out work inside the buildingABC News - World -
Sweden's foremost opera and ballet theater fined $300,000 for 2023 fatal fall of stage technician
The Stockholm-based Royal Swedish Opera has been fined 3 million kronor or $300,000 after a stage technician died last year when he fell around 13 meters or more than 40 feet from a balcony as he was carrying out work inside the buildingABC News - Entertainment -
Whose Fault Is Inflation? Liberals Want Biden to Blame Big Business.
“Greedflation” is a moniker about corporate price increases that has bolstered some Democratic senators, and now the president is being encouraged to lean in on the issue for his economic messaging.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
EU countries push to weaken greenwashing rules
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has backtracked on parts of the bloc’s climate agendaFinancial Times - World - European Union -
Israel Strikes Another School Building as It Pushes On in Gaza
The Israeli military said it killed militants in the central part of the enclave on Friday, a day after a strike on a former school, where Gazan officials say civilians were killed.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Biden welcomes hostage rescue by pushing ceasefire
President Biden followed his welcome of Israel’s hostage rescue by emphasizing the importance of the U.S.-backed ceasefire. As he participated in France’s D-Day commemorations, pro-Palestinian demonstrations grew outside the White House Saturday. ...NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Johnson Names Trump Allies to Intelligence Panel, Prompting Concerns
Both Representatives Scott Perry of Pennsylvania and Ronny Jackson of Texas are close allies of the former president who have faced legal and ethical issues.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Mayorkas says Mike Johnson 'mistaken' in attack on border order
Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) remarks during a Wednesday television appearance regarding President Biden's executive order limiting asylum at the southern border were "mistaken," Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said in a Friday ...The Hill - Politics -
Jaylon Johnson Agreed to a $76 Million Deal. But First Came a Metamorphosis.
The N.F.L. cornerback had prepared an opening statement after the extension was announced. Then came the unexpected: “You have to put it all out there.”The New York Times - Sports -
Johnson-Thompson pulls out of European Championships in blow to Olympic hopes
Coach: Johnson-Thompson has ‘small niggle in right leg’Olympic champion Nafi Thiam leads heptathlon Katarina Johnson-Thompson’s dreams of winning Olympic heptathlon gold in Paris next month have been thrown into uncertainty after she pulled out ...The Guardian - World -
Johnson quietly makes controversial picks to House Intel panel
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Sue Johnson, Psychologist Who Took a Scientific View of Love, Dies at 76
She believed the bond between adults was as sustaining as that between parent and child, and developed a therapy to strengthen and repair broken relationships.The New York Times - Health -
How Biden gave Bibi a political lifeline
After Netanyahu’s longtime policy of managing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict tragically failed on Oct. 7, he adopted a similar strategy concerning the hostage negotiations.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Digested week: Murdoch goes soppy (again) and UK leaders get awkward
Plus: Posh Spice’s parenting and the white British male love-in at the Washington Post. So much bad news around these days, but at the beginning of this week, like a shaft of pure sunlight, we heard of a nonagenarian finding love and marrying his ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
We deserve better than this dismal political debate
A general election is a momentous time in the nation’s life. Broadcasters must take it seriouslyFinancial Times - Business