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That sinking feeling: why long-suffering Venice is quite right to make tourists pay | Simon Jenkins
The overcrowded city is leading the way with a tax on day trippers. Surely other great European destinations should follow suit. Venice has had enough. It is sinking beneath the twin assaults of tourism and the sea and believes the answer lies in ...The Guardian - World -
Netanyahu Calls Student Protests Antisemitic and Says They Must Be Quelled
“What’s happening in America’s college campuses is horrific,” the Israeli prime minister said in a televised statement. “Antisemitic mobs have taken over leading universities.”The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
The timing may be just right to buy Nvidia or other semiconductor stocks
So far this year, the PHLX Semiconductor Index has increased 8.7% (with dividends reinvested), but it has declined 7.7% in April. Meanwhile, shares of industry star Nvidia Inc. have declined 12% this month.MarketWatch - Business -
Follow live: Knicks seeking 3-0 series lead vs. Sixers
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Follow live: Leafs hosts Bruins in Game 4 with chance to even the series
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Follow live: Thunder seeking commanding 3-0 lead as they visit the Pelicans
Follow live: Thunder seeking commanding 3-0 lead as they visit the PelicansESPN - Sports -
White Sox's latest loss puts Chicago in miserable company with just three other teams in MLB history
The White Sox have lost 22 games in their first 25 outings of the 2024 seasonCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Emhoff calls Columbia University Jewish leaders as protests spread to other schools
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff had calls with two Columbia University Jewish leaders as pro-Palestinian protests spread to campuses across the country, a White House official confirmed. Emhoff spoke with the director of Orthodox Union-JLIC at ...The Hill - Politics -
2024 NFL Draft: Jeremiah Trotter Jr. follows father's path to the Eagles and other picks with NFL bloodlines
NFL fans will remember some of the relatives of prospects draftedCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Biden and 17 other world leaders issue call for Hamas to release remaining hostages in Gaza
President Biden and 17 other world leaders issued a statement Thursday calling on Hamas to release the remaining hostages taken during the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in Israel, arguing that doing so would bring about a prolonged cease-fire in the ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Middle East Crisis: U.S. and 17 Other Nations Call on Hamas to Release Hostages
“The fate of the hostages and the civilian population in Gaza, who are protected under international law, is of international concern,” the leaders said in a joint statement.The New York Times - World -
EU Lawmakers Call for Release of WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich and Others Held in Russia
European Parliament members condemn election process that elected Vladimir Putin as Russia’s leader.The Wall Street Journal - World - European Union -
Riding in an Uber in NYC Could Soon Come With a Side Order of Ads
Ads, ads, everywhere--even in your rideshare.Inc. - Business -
Orbán challenger leads protest calling for child protection after sexual abuse scandal in Hungary
An aspiring challenger to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has renewed his calls for changeABC News - World -
2024 NWSL standings, schedule, results: Kansas City Current lead the table, Washington Spirit in pursuit
Here's the latest standings and scores from NWSLCBS Sports - Sports -
Harvey Weinstein's attorney says former media mogul has been hospitalized following his return to New York City jails
Harvey Weinstein's attorney says former media mogul has been hospitalized following his return to New York City jailsABC News - Entertainment - New York -
Minneapolis approves $150K settlement for witness to George Floyd's murder
The Minneapolis City Council has agreed to pay a $150,000 settlement to an eyewitness who tried to intervene to prevent George Floyd’s murder and who says he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder as a resultABC News - Top stories -
Our 25 must-see shows at Netflix Is a Joke
From Ali Wong to Katt Williams and Puddles the Clown, here's our list of the 25 shows we definitely plan to check out at the Netflix is a Joke festival in LA next month.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Netflix -
Biden must bring the fight to the battleground states
Joe Biden must tout his successes even more aggressively. He must adopt a more populist Bernie Sanders-like tone and rail against the excessive corporate profits and the Trump COVID-19 first term blunders that left the economy in shambles.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Italy bans loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art in a dispute over an ancient statue
Italy’s Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century agoABC News - World -
Italy bans loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art in a dispute over an ancient statue
Italy’s Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century agoABC News - Entertainment -
Italy bans loans of works to Minneapolis museum in a dispute over ancient marble statue
Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.CBS News - Top stories -
Italy bans loans of works to Minneapolis museum in a dispute over ancient marble statue
Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.CBS News - World -
Minneapolis smokers to pay some of the highest cigarette prices in US with a $15 per-pack minimum
Smokers in Minneapolis will pay some of the highest cigarette prices in the country after the City Council voted unanimously to impose a minimum retail price of $15 per pack to promote public healthABC News - Health -
Italy bans loans of works to Minneapolis museum in a dispute over ancient marble statue
Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.CBS News - Entertainment -
Dairy Cows Transported Between States Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu
Since a new form of bird flu arrived in 2022, federal officials have sought to reassure Americans that the threat to the public remained low.The New York Times - Health -
Dairy Cows Transported Between States Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu
Since a new form of bird flu arrived in 2022, federal officials have sought to reassure Americans that the threat to the public remained low.The New York Times - Top stories -
Iran's Raisi says Israel must be brought to justice for 'usurpation' of Palestinian territories
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Exclusive: US archdiocese must submit clergy-abuse documents to police
In criminal investigation, New Orleans judge demands paper trail from archbishop Gregory Aymond all the way to the Vatican. The criminal investigation into child sexual abuse in New Orleans’ Roman Catholic archdiocese has entered a major new ...The Guardian - World -
Columbia must send the pro-Hamas protestors a clear message
A lack of true consequences and inconsistent enforcement of policies will only continue to embolden anti-Israel students to harass their Jewish classmates and motivate pro-Hamas faculty to spew pro-terror rhetoric, validating the fear of Columbia ...The Hill - Politics -
China warns Blinken US must choose between ‘co-operation or confrontation’
Secretary of state expected to demand Beijing cease support for Russia’s war in UkraineFinancial Times - World - China -
China warns Blinken US must choose between ‘co-operation or confrontation’
Secretary of state expected to demand Beijing cease support for Russia’s war in UkraineFinancial Times - Business - China -
Mexican Presidential Candidate Galvez Readies for a Must-Win Debate
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Dairy Cows Transported Between States Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu
Since a new form of bird flu arrived in 2022, federal officials have sought to reassure Americans that the threat to the public remained low.The New York Times - Health -
Being Stuck in a Courtroom Is Just What Trump Needed
To win a political campaign, you want to put your candidate in a setting that provides a chance to excel. For Trump, that’s the trial.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
It’s Not Just a Wedding Cake, It’s ‘Edible Haute Couture’
Bastien Blanc-Tailleur, a luxury cake designer based in Paris, creates opulent confections for high-profile clients, including European royalty and American socialites.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
For Maxine Hong Kingston, Age Is Just Time Going By
At 83, the novelist and professor emerita at the University of California, Berkeley, likes to “go into the new.”The New York Times - Top stories -
For Maxine Hong Kingston, Age Is Just Time Going By
At 83, the novelist and professor emerita at the University of California, Berkeley, likes to “go into the new.”The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Airlines must pay you back for flight cancellations, major delays. How much will you get under new rule?
Airlines will soon be required to give you money back if they cancel your flight, delay you, make major changes to the itinerary, or don't deliver your checked bags on time.The Hill - Politics -
Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow, Polish foreign minister says, but NATO must increase its defenses
Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow, Polish foreign minister says, but NATO must increase its defensesABC News - World - Russia