Military Experience Doesn T Help Veterans Get Elected But May Influence Their Behavior in Congress
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Will Rishi Sunak be crushed by the May 2 local elections?
Tory MPs believe PM could face no-confidence vote if party loses crucial mayoralties and hundreds of council seatsFinancial Times - Business -
They Experimented on Themselves in Secret. What They Discovered Helped Win a War
The untold, top-secret story of the British researchers who found the key to keeping humans alive underwater—and helped make D-Day a success.Wired - Tech -
What to know as India's 2024 election gets underway
Voting has begun in India's national election, the world's biggest exercise in democracy, but there's concern that democratic values are being eroded.CBS News - World -
Eating within limited hours can help with weight loss — but that may be because it cuts calories
A new study compared how much weight people lost on time-restricted versus regular meal schedules.NBC News - Top stories -
Garcia’s erratic behavior in spotlight before Haney showdown
A compelling matchup between two of America’s brightest young boxing talents has been overshadowed by questions about the the social-media superstar’s state of mind. One of the most unusual build-ups to a major prizefight in recent memory came no ...The Guardian - World -
An Industry Veteran Drew on Family History to Create a Brand
Neil Duckworth designs watches that have a distinctly vintage feel at a price “I would spend myself.”The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Congress to fast-track TikTok ban bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson is bundling the bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok into his four-part foreign aid plan. The legislation would require TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the popular social media network or face a ban in the ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
The $1.7 Billion Railway That Could Challenge China's Influence in Africa
A U.S.-backed railway connecting Angola to the Democratic Republic of Congo is part of a pushback against China’s Belt and Road initiative in Africa. The $1.7 billion Lobito Corridor project aims to secure vital mineral supply chains.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Influencers Love Ozempic---but They Aren't Telling You About the Risks
TikTok, Facebook and Instagram are supplanting physicians as the authorities on weight-loss drugs, but many posts don’t provide a complete picture of the hazards.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Georgians rally against ‘foreign influence’ law they say is modelled on Putin regime
Protests and parliamentary scuffles raise alarm about government’s attempts to clamp down on civil societyFinancial Times - World -
Veteran NFL executive Bill Tobin, GM for Bears and Colts, dies at 83
Longtime NFL executive Bill Tobin has died at the age of 83. He was a general manager for the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts, and ran the Detroit Lions' player personnel department during his career.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Experience: I lost my hands after being electrocuted by 14,400 volts
As the scrap metal touched the power line, everything went black. In 2010, I’d been working in Colorado, in one of the world’s most dangerous professions. As a lineman, it was my job to maintain and repair electrical power lines. I knew the risks, ...The Guardian - World -
COD Mobile Weapon Inspection Is An Entire WW2 Cinematic Experience
Call of Duty: Mobile is apparently getting a new weapon that has the most cinematic weapon inspection animation we've ever seen. A leak has revealed a new mythic weapon for Call of Duty: Mobile that has players staring down the barrel of the gun ...GameSpot - Tech -
How the Premier League experience can leave a sour taste for fans
High prices, rescheduled kick-offs, glaring inequality, PSR confusion – all are riling supporters, yet their loyalty abides. It is about an hour before kick-off at Stamford Bridge and Everton fans are milling outside the gate that leads to the ...The Guardian - World -
Government Contracts Are So Confusing That Congress Just Wrote a Bill to Simplify Them
As the small-business contracting base dwindles, simplifying the language within federal contracts might end up being a huge lift for entrepreneurs.Inc. - Business -
Pelosi, Clyburn endorse Jan. 6 Capitol Police officer for Congress
Two heavy-hitters in the House Democratic Caucus have endorsed former U.S. Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn in his bid for Congress. “Proud to endorse @libradunn for Congress in #MD03! Harry will defend our Democracy and fight for the people of ...The Hill - Politics -
Voting begins in India's elections
Voting has begun Friday in the world's largest political contest, with millions heading to the polls in India's six-week election. The vote is being viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is seeking a third term in office. ...CBS News - Top stories - India -
Military briefing: the Israeli missiles used to strike Iran
Wreckage photographed in Iraq indicates how Israeli jets hit back at Tehran from afarFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
U.S. Military to Withdraw Troops From Niger
The status of a $110 million air base in the desert remains unclear as the West African country deepens its ties with Russia.The New York Times - Top stories -
An explosion damages a military base in Iraq used by an Iran-backed armed group.
It was unclear who carried out the attack in Iraq’s Babylon province, south of Baghdad.The New York Times - Top stories -
Tell Us: Has Elon Musk’s Behavior Affected How You View Tesla?
Mr. Musk, the chief executive of Tesla, has turned off many people with polarizing remarks on social media, and it may be affecting the automaker’s sales.The New York Times - Tech -
What's Ryan Garcia really selling us with his erratic behavior ahead of his fight vs. Devin Haney?
The central question clouding Ryan Garcia's fight with Devin Haney is whether Garcia should really be put into a professional boxing match right now?Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Justin Verlander makes long-awaited return to Astros rotation; Veteran tosses six innings in 2024 MLB debut
The future Hall of Famer provides an immediate boost to Houston's rotationCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
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 -
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 -
Gilt Yields Fall After Weak U.K. Retail Sales Data
Gilt yields declined following weaker-than-expected U.K. retail sales data, increasing prospects of a Bank of England interest-rate cut in the coming months.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
Penny Mordaunt could use sword to open an Aldi
The MP famously carried a 17th Century ceremonial blade at the Coronation of King Charles III.BBC News - Top stories - US Open -
The Mayorkas impeachment was quickly dismissed, but its politics may not be
However you viewed the Mayorkas impeachment articles, its politics was brutal for Senate Democrats.The Hill - Politics -
The next bank bailout’s true costs may not be such a mystery
Future debates about whether to assist distressed corporations, including New York Community Bank, could be better informed by more educated guesses about costs.The Hill - Politics -
Only Watch, a Charity Auction, Is Rescheduled for May
A social media controversy over the financial transparency of the Monaco association that organizes the event had prompted its cancellation last fall.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Kenya military chief among 10 officers killed in helicopter crash
Two officers survived the plane crash in Elgeyo Marakwet county, about 250 miles northwest of Nairobi, Kenya.CBS News - World -
Francis Ogolla: Kenya investigates crash that killed military chief
Yahoo News - World -
Germany arrests alleged Russian spies scouting U.S. military facilities
A German prosecutor says 2 German-Russian nationals were caught snooping around U.S. military facilities used to train Ukrainian forces.CBS News - World - Russia -
G7 opposes full-scale military operation in Rafah amid fears for civilians
Ministers warn an offensive would be catastrophic for people in Gaza’s southernmost city. Middle East crisis – live updatesForeign ministers from the G7 countries have said they remain opposed to a full-scale military operation in Rafah by Israel ...The Guardian - World -
The US attempts a new military deal with Niger in a last ditch effort to stay
Two Western officials have told The Associated Press that the United States is trying to create a new military agreement with Niger that would allow it to remain in the country, weeks after the junta said its presence was no longer justifiedABC News - World -
Here's How a TikTok Ban Got Tied to Military Aid for Israel and Ukraine
Like making sausage, some legislation's creation has ugly aspects and improbable combinations of ingredients.Inc. - Business -
Xi Jinping tightens grip on China’s military with new information warfare unit
Beijing launches restructuring of armed forces as it challenges US dominance in PacificFinancial Times - Business - China -
Israel Strikes an Iranian Military Base, but Damage Appears Limited
The drone attack may have been launched from inside Iran, once again demonstrating Israel’s ability to carry out clandestine operations there.The New York Times - World - Israel -
World’s biggest election kicks off as India votes
Millions of Indians cast ballots in the first round of a general election that ends in June.BBC News - Top stories - India -
India’s 2024 Multiphase Election: What to Know
India’s general elections will determine the political direction of the world’s most populous nation for the next five years.The New York Times - Top stories - India