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Europe live: Georgia cancels parliament session amid huge protests against ‘foreign agents’ bill
Bill has raised concern country is moving away from democratic norms and closer to Moscow. The British embassy in Georgia said today that “we continue to watch unfolding events very closely.”. “The people of Georgia are loud and clear in their ...The Guardian - World - Europe -
Senate advances House-passed foreign aid package toward final passage
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No safety in retreat: Ukrainian soldiers say rear defensive lines barely exist amid Russian advance
Ukrainian soldiers say they are worried fortifications are not being built quicky enough as Russian forces continue to advance along the front linesABC News - World - Ukraine -
Senate braces for fights over FAA reauthorization
The Senate’s work to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will kick off in earnest Wednesday as members push to meet the May 10 deadline despite multiple looming battles, including over the push to add additional flights out of ...The Hill - Politics -
Georgian police fire teargas as huge ‘foreign agents’ bill protests rock Tbilisi – Europe live
Masked police also used water cannon and stun grenades against rally protesting over legislation viewed as authoritarian and Russian-inspired. Michael Roth, chairman of the German Bundestag’s foreign affairs committee, has called on Georgia’s ...The Guardian - World -
House to vote on antisemitism bill amid campus arrests
The House is set to vote on a bill to define antisemitism as pro-Palestinian protests roil colleges throughout the country.NBC News - Top stories -
House passes antisemitism bill with broad bipartisan support amid campus arrests
The House on Wednesday passed a bill aimed at combating antisemitism as pro-Palestinian protests roil colleges across the United States.NBC News - Politics -
Amid campus unrest, Republicans vow to use House powers to protect Jewish students
House Republicans vowed to use their powers to put pressure on American universities to protect their Jewish students and crack down on anti-Gaza war protests.NBC News - Top stories - Republican Party -
Amid campus unrest, Republicans vow to use House powers to protect Jewish students
House Republicans vowed to use their powers to put pressure on American universities to protect their Jewish students and crack down on anti-Gaza war protests.NBC News - Politics - Republican Party -
House passes GOP antisemitism bill amid college unrest
The House passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act on Wednesday amid unrest on college campuses.ABC News - Top stories -
House approves antisemitism bill amid pro-Palestinian campus protests
The House approved a bill Wednesday that seeks to crack down on antisemitism on college campuses, a measure that hit the floor as pro-Palestinian protests roil universities across the country. The chamber approved the bipartisan legislation — ...The Hill - Politics -
Former BBC journalist alleges police surveillance
Vincent Kearney believes the PSNI may have tried to identify his sources for a Spotlight programme.BBC News - Top stories -
Exploring the ethics of advanced AI assistants
Artificial intelligence assistants may soon be able to do much more than play your favorite music or call your mom, but some Google researchers warn about possible ethical dilemmas. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has more.CBS News - Top stories -
Johnson temporarily dodges ouster vote as House passes foreign aid
Conservative rebels are hoping the week-long recess will build support for their pending effort to boot the speaker.Politico - Politics -
Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 18
Israel has carried out near-daily air raids on Rafah, where more than half of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million has sought refuge.Politico - Politics - Israel -
Ukraine ‘will have a chance at victory’ with new US aid, Zelenskyy says
“I think this support will really strengthen the armed forces of Ukraine," Zelenskyy said of the House-approved aid bill.Politico - Politics - Ukraine -
Ukraine ‘will have a chance at victory’ with new US aid, Zelenskyy says
“I think this support will really strengthen the armed forces of Ukraine," Zelenskyy said of the House-approved aid bill.Politico - Politics - Ukraine -
Ukraine ‘will have a chance at victory’ with new US aid, Zelenskyy says
“I think this support will really strengthen the armed forces of Ukraine," Zelenskyy said of the House-approved aid bill.Politico - Politics - Ukraine -
Ukraine ‘will have a chance at victory’ with new US aid, Zelenskyy says
“I think this support will really strengthen the armed forces of Ukraine," Zelenskyy said of the House-approved aid bill.Politico - Politics - Ukraine -
Ukraine ‘will have a chance at victory’ with new US aid, Zelenskyy says
“I think this support will really strengthen the armed forces of Ukraine," Zelenskyy said of the House-approved aid bill.Politico - Politics - Ukraine -
Ukraine ‘will have a chance at victory’ with new US aid, Zelenskyy says
“I think this support will really strengthen the armed forces of Ukraine," Zelenskyy said of the House-approved aid bill.Politico - Politics - Ukraine -
Ukraine ‘will have a chance at victory’ with new US aid, Zelenskyy says
“I think this support will really strengthen the armed forces of Ukraine," Zelenskyy said of the House-approved aid bill.Politico - Politics - Ukraine -
‘National security suicide’: Alaska senator slams Biden admin's move to restrict drilling and mining
The Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management officially recommended against building the Ambler Road, effectively killing the project.Politico - Politics - Joe Biden -
Ukraine ‘will have a chance at victory’ with new US aid, Zelenskyy says
“I think this support will really strengthen the armed forces of Ukraine," Zelenskyy said of the House-approved aid bill.Politico - Politics - Ukraine -
Ukraine ‘will have a chance at victory’ with new US aid, Zelenskyy says
“I think this support will really strengthen the armed forces of Ukraine," Zelenskyy said of the House-approved aid bill.Politico - Politics - Ukraine -
George Santos drops independent House bid
Santos, who faces numerous criminal charges, wants to remain in the public spotlight.Politico - Politics -
Bipartisan senators unveil bill limiting kids’ social media use
Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) are leading a group of bipartisan senators reintroducing a bill that would limit kids’ social media use by setting a minimum age for users and restricting access to the sites in schools. Schatz ...The Hill - Politics -
FAA bill overcomes first Senate hurdle ahead of May 10 deadline
The Senate on Wednesday took the first step toward passing a five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the final must-pass piece of legislation until the fall. Senators voted 89 to 10 to overcome the first procedural ...The Hill - Politics -
Sherrod Brown touts fentanyl bill win in Ohio Senate slugfest
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The Veil review – Elisabeth Moss muddles through creaky spy series
The actor struggles with a distractingly unbelievable British accent in Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight’s tiresome espionage drama. The intimidating glut of prestige shows rushed to air before the end of the Emmys eligibility period makes it ...The Guardian - World -
Disclosures of U.S. Identities in Spy Reports Nearly Tripled Last Year
Increase was largely because of efforts to combat foreign hackers targeting critical American infrastructure.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trump threatens to prosecute Bidens if he’s re-elected unless he gets immunity
Time magazine called the ex-president’s plans ‘an imperial presidency that would reshape America and its role in the world’. Donald Trump has warned that Joe Biden and his family could face multiple criminal prosecutions once he leaves office ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
N.S.A. Disclosure of U.S. Identities in Surveillance Reports Nearly Tripled in 2023
The sharp increase of so-called unmaskings, to more than 31,300 times, arose from attempts by foreign hackers to infiltrate the computer systems of critical infrastructure.The New York Times - Top stories -
‘I’m so goddamn sick of it’: Republican senator yells at Democratic colleague over change to FAA bill
Sen. Dan Sullivan accused Sen. Tom Carper’s staff of killing a provision that would allow his home state of Alaska more time to implement an EPA requirement.NBC News - Top stories -
Huge supply shortages put cocoa market under strain
Traders desert futures contracts amid fears over delivery of beans next yearFinancial Times - Business -
More money is going to African climate startups, but a huge funding gap remains
African climate-tech startups are increasingly raising money from private sources, but while those funds for climate solutions are growing, a huge gap remains in meeting the actual financial needs for climate action in AfricaABC News - Tech - Climate -
More money is going to African climate startups, but a huge funding gap remains
African climate-tech startups are increasingly raising money from private sources, but while those funds for climate solutions are growing, a huge gap remains in meeting the actual financial needs for climate action in AfricaABC News - Top stories - Climate -
Georgia parliament cancels session after building damaged during huge protests
The parliament of Georgia has cancelled its plenary session following massive protests against a proposed law that critics fear will stifle media freedom and endanger the country’s bid for membership in the European UnionABC News - World -
Lift Germany's debt brake to advance social justice, union urges
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Tyrese Maxey saves Sixers from elimination with huge finish in OT win that cuts Knicks' lead to 3-2
Tyrese Maxey saved Philadelphia from elimination with seven points in the final 25 seconds of regulation, finished with 46 and led the 76ers to a 112-106 overtime victory over the New York Knicks in Game 5 of their first-round seriesABC News - Sports