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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 -
Kansas Republicans advance bill requiring abortion providers to state reason for patient's procedure
The Republican-controlled Kansas state Legislature passed a bill Tuesday requiring abortion providers to ask patients the reason for their procedure and report the information to the state, a move critics say creates an unnecessary hurdle for ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Khanna Explains Opposition to TikTok Bill While Senators Signal Openness
The California Democrat Ro Khanna pointed to the need for a federal data privacy law, and a Democrat and a Republican in the Senate suggested sympathy for the calls to ban the app.The New York Times - Tech - Tiktok -
US senators reach deal on $1.2tn spending bill to avert government shutdown
Passing of the bill sparks backlash from Donald Trump’s supportersFinancial Times - World -
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 -
U.N. envoy accuses Israel of genocide as Gaza war rages after cease-fire vote
A U.N. envoy says there are "reasonable grounds" to believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, as the war rages despite a cease-fire demand.CBS News - World - Israel -
TikTok bill faces uncertain fate in the Senate as legislation to regulate tech industry has stalled
TikTok’s extensive lobbying campaign is the latest tech industry push since the House passed legislation that would ban the popular app if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stakeABC News - Tech - Tiktok -
TikTok makes $2.1 million TV ad buy as Senate reviews bill that could ban app
TikTok opened a new front in its lobbying campaign against a bill that could effectively ban the app in the United States.CNBC - Business - Tiktok -
Senate clears senior Labor nominee after Menendez votes to confirm
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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 -
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 -
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 -
Stocks Finish Lower, Led by Nasdaq
U.S. stocks finished lower, with the S&P 500 creeping further from its recent record highs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Stocks Advance to Break Losing Streak
The S&P 500 is little changed on the week but heading for a spectacular first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Imagining a Different Gaza War
If the current Israeli military approach is inhumane, is there an alternative?The New York Times - Top stories -
'She's a warrior': Iriafen nets 41 as Stanford wins
Kiki Iriafen scored 11 of her career-high 41 points in overtime, securing No. 2 seed Stanford a place in the Portland Regional with a thrilling 87-81 victory over seventh-seeded Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA tournament Sunday night.ESPN - Sports - NBA -
Military briefing: Ukraine digs deep as Russians advance
Kyiv is building 2,000km of fortifications to hold territory in anticipation of another Moscow offensiveFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 - Top stories -
Strippers' bill of rights bill signed into law in Washington state
Legislation in Washington state known as the strippers' bill of rights has been signed into lawABC News - Top stories -
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 -
The battle that betrays Israel’s war plan
Israel’s second raid on al-Shifa hospital has put its military strategy under the spotlightFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
To Thwart Iran, Fight a War of Attrition
Israel and the U.S. should focus their strengths on Tehran’s weaknesses by jeopardizing its proxies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
We can end the culture wars
The conflict seems unending, but a peace treaty is possibleFinancial Times - Business -
The Hotel That Owed Over $300,000 in Water Bills
The Hotel Hayden in Chelsea tops the list of 2,400 New York addresses where owners are chronically delinquent on water charges.The New York Times - Top stories