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Russia-Ukraine war live: White House says US passed written warning of Moscow attack to Russia
US describe Russian’s allegation that Ukraine was involved in attack as ‘nonsense’ and says it passed warning to Russian security services. The Russian communications watchdog Roskomnadzor has restricted access to 11 channels in the Telegram ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Biden signs $1.2tn spending package as government shutdown is averted
Package passed Senate late Friday night by vote of 74-24, narrowly averting shutdown and banning Gaza aid through March 2025. President Joe Biden on Saturday signed into law a $1.2tn budget bill to keep the US government funded through a fiscal ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
Senate passes funding bill to avert partial government shutdown
The Senate passed the $1.2 trillion funding package early Saturday after a last-minute agreement, averting a partial government shutdown.CNN - Top stories -
Mississippi Senate passes trimmed Medicaid expansion and sends bill back to the House
Mississippi lawmakers will try to negotiate on expanding Medicaid in one of the poorest states in the U.S. after the Senate voted Thursday for a vastly different plan than one proposed by the HouseABC News - Health -
Israel-Gaza war live: Netanyahu hits back at war cabinet minister who criticised cancellation of US visit
Israeli prime minister’s political rival said Netanyahu should have travelled to the US after visit is cancelled following UN vote to pass ceasefire resolution. Unrwa’s planning director has said “more people will die” in the north of the Gaza ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Biden campaign releases new ad slamming Trump's push to repeal Obamacare
The Biden campaign released a new digital advertisement on Friday slamming former President Donald Trump's push to repeal the Affordable Care Act.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Democrat Bush calls to repeal 'zombie statute' raised in abortion pill case
Democratic Rep. Cori Bush (Mo.) called for the Comstock Act to be repealed following the Supreme Court's oral arguments over mifepristone Tuesday, calling the 1873 bill a "zombie statute." The Supreme Court heard arguments from the federal ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Berkeley Will Repeal Its Landmark Ban on Natural Gas in New Homes
The decision, which came after a legal challenge, throws into question the fate of dozens of similar measures across the United States.The New York Times - Top stories -
What happens now Baltimore port is closed?
It handles more cars than any other US port. So what happens now it's closed for business?BBC News - Top stories -
Gambia lawmakers refer a repeal of the ban on female genital cutting to more committee discussions
Lawmakers in Gambia have referred a repeal of the 2015 ban on female genital cutting for further committee discussionsABC News - Health -
White House looking for 'opportunity to repeal' funding bill provision preventing US embassies from flying pride flags
The White House said it is looking to work with Congress to repeal an effective ban on LGBTQ pride flags flown over U.S. embassies in legislation funding the government through September. President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion spending package ...The Hill - Politics -
UN Security Council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution
The measure passes after the US refrains from using its veto, in a shift from its previous position.BBC News - Top stories - United Nations -
TikTok Bill Would Complicate ByteDance Investments if Passed
Major U.S. investment firms such as General Atlantic, Susquehanna and Sequoia Capital own stakes in ByteDance, the parent of TikTok. Their investments are increasingly under fire.The New York Times - Business - Tiktok -
Panthers boost pash rush with veteran Clowney
Free agent pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney has agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract with the Panthers.ESPN - Sports -
Iowa authors 'resilient win' in Clark's home finale
In her home finale at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Caitlin Clark had 32 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists Monday night, as Iowa, the No. 1 seed in the Albany 2 Region, defeated No. 8 West Virginia 64-54 to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.ESPN - Sports -
"James" author Percival Everett on race, language and art
Author Percival Everett has challenged the schism of race in such satirical novels as "Erasure" (basis of the Oscar-winning film "American Fiction"). His latest, "James," re-tells the story of "Huckleberry Finn" from the point of view of Huck's ...CBS News - Entertainment -
Imagining a Different Gaza War
If the current Israeli military approach is inhumane, is there an alternative?The New York Times - Top stories -
The West Needs a War Footing
FDR enlisted William S. Knudsen in 1940 to ramp weapons production up. As Russia continues pounding Ukraine, it’s time to do it again.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The NFL's Turf War on Christmas
The nation’s most popular entertainment juggernaut slides down the chimney with Yuletide action—on a Wednesday.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Tennessee Passes Law Protecting Musicians and Artists From AI Threats
Country music's home state leads the nation with first law on AI infringements with the Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and Image Security Act or "ELVIS Act."Inc. - Business -
Diablo 4 On PC Game Pass Requires Installing Blizzard's Battle.net
Blizzard's hit ARPG Diablo 4 will be playable via Game Pass on PC, but it does require an extra hoop to jump through compared to those playing on consoles or Steam.As revealed in an Xbox Wire post about the game's March 28 Game Pass launch, to ...GameSpot - Tech -
Thailand poised to legalise same-sex marriage after parliament passes bill
Lawmakers overwhelmingly vote to make country the first in south-east Asia to recognise same-sex unions. Lawmakers in Thailand’s lower house of parliament have overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill that would make the country the first ...The Guardian - World -
Thailand Lawmakers Pass Bill to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to legalize same-sex marriage. The bill now goes to Thailand’s Senate.The New York Times - World -
Thailand lawmakers pass landmark LGBTQ marriage equality bill
The amendment to Thailand's civil laws would make the country the first in Southeast Asia to grant equal marriage rights to people of all genders.CBS News - World -
Thailand's lawmakers pass bill to legalize same-sex marriage by overwhelming majority
Lawmakers in Thailand’s lower house of Parliament have overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill that would make the country the first in Southeast Asia to legalize equal rights for marriage partners of any genderABC News - World -
Georgia teachers and state employees will get pay raises as state budget passes
Georgia lawmakers are agreeing on pay raises for public school teachers and state employees, although they still have differences to work out in the upcoming budgetABC News - Health - College Football -
France's competition authority slaps massive copyright fine on Google
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Laurent de Brunhoff, author of Babar children’s books, dies at 98
Painter and storyteller, who revived father’s picture-book series about elephant king, said he didn’t consciously write for young people. Babar author Laurent de Brunhoff, who revived his father’s popular picture-book series about an elephant-king ...The Guardian - World -
Rare mountain lion attack leaves 1 brother dead, authorities say
A weekend outing to the Northern California woods took a horrific turn for two brothers when a mountain lion attacked them, killing one.ABC News - Top stories -
Binance executive escapes Nigerian custody as authorities file new tax charges
One of two Binance executives detained in Nigeria has escaped custody, while the Nigerian government has filed new tax evasion charges against the exchange.CNBC - Business -
Laurent de Brunhoff, ‘Babar’ heir and author, dies at age 98
"Babar" author Laurent de Brunhoff, who revived his father's popular picture book series about an elephant-king, has died at 98 after being in hospice care for two weeksABC News - Entertainment -
Gazans Drown Trying to Retrieve Aid From Sea, Authorities Say
It was not clear which country was responsible for the airdrop of aid, which fell into the Mediterranean off Gaza’s northern coast.The New York Times - World -
Palestinian Authority, under international pressure to reform, announces new Cabinet
Palestinian Authority, under international pressure to reform, announces new CabinetABC News - World -
Palestinian Authority announces a new Cabinet as it faces calls for reform
The Palestinian Authority has announced the formation of a new Cabinet as it faces international pressure to reformABC News - World -
Kate Banks, Children’s Author Who Wrote About Grief, Dies at 64
She became an award-winning author of children’s books and young-adult novels despite debilitating health issues and the murder of her father.The New York Times - Top stories -
Russian network that 'paid European politicians' busted, authorities claim
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F.D.A. Authorizes a New Covid Drug to Protect High-Risk People
Pemgarda, available in the coming weeks, is intended for immunocompromised people who are unlikely to mount an adequate response after vaccination.The New York Times - Health - Covid -
U.K. authorities probe possible Princess Kate medical record breach
A British regulator is look into a report that the Princess of Wales' medical records may have been breached by a hospital worker.CBS News - Entertainment - United Kingdom -
U.S. Housing Prices and the War on Realtors
Which cartel is the real problem?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Lessons From Purim for the War in Gaza
The Book of Esther tells a story of Jews fighting back—with admirable restraint. It’s an example they should follow against Hamas in Rafah.The Wall Street Journal - World