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Athens swallowed up by orange haze from Sahara dust storm
Authorities in Greece warn the dust concentrations can reduce sunlight and visibility, while increasing levels of fine pollution particles pose health risks. Clouds of dust blown in from the Sahara covered Athens and other Greek cities on Tuesday, ...The Guardian - World -
Colleges Struggle to Contain Intensifying Pro-Palestinian Protests
Columbia moved classes online, police arrested dozens at Yale, and Harvard Yard was closed to the public until Friday.The Wall Street Journal - World -
PEN America Cancels Literary Awards Ceremony Amid Gaza War Fallout
The event had been set for April 29, but weeks of escalating criticism of the organization’s response to the war had led nearly half of the prize nominees to withdraw.The New York Times - Top stories -
PEN America cancels awards ceremony amid backlash to stance on Israel-Hamas war
Nonprofit PEN America canceled its annual awards ceremony honoring authors amid criticism of its response to the Israel-Hamas war.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Israel -
Here’s who really benefits from Biden’s $153 billion in student-debt cancellation
New data sheds light on how the Biden administration’s debt-relief efforts have affected borrowers.MarketWatch - Business - Joe Biden -
Orange Sahara dust haze descends over Athens
The Greek capital was covered in a haze of dust which has blown from the Sahara desert.BBC News - Top stories -
Pete Carroll visits University of Washington practice
Previously, it was Bill Belichick.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Hawaii lawmakers take aim at vacation rentals after wildfire amplifies housing crisis
An acute housing shortage hitting fire survivors on the Hawaiian island of Maui is squeezing out residents even as they try to overcome the loss of loved ones, their homes and their communityABC News - Top stories -
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson pledged $10M for Maui wildfire survivors. They gave much more.
The Entertainment Industry Foundation says the People's Fund of Maui, an initiative started by Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson to benefit survivors of the wildfires in Maui, has given away almost $60 millionABC News - Top stories -
Watchdog asks for investigations of crisis pregnancy centers' practices in five states
A watchdog group filed complaints with five state attorneys general on Tuesday, alleging that two of the country’s largest crisis pregnancy center organizations are deceiving patients about their privacy rights. The Campaign for Accountability ...The Hill - Politics -
WNBA star Plum, Giants' Waller file for divorce
WNBA star Kelsey Plum and Giants tight end Darren Waller have filed for divorce after little more than one year of marriage.ESPN - Sports - WNBA -
Americans’ New TV Habit: Subscribe. Watch. Cancel. Repeat.
Many more people are jumping from one streaming subscription to another, a behavior that could have big implications for the entertainment industry.The New York Times - Business -
Trump cancels North Carolina rally due to severe weather
The Wilmington rally was expected to be former President Donald Trump's first campaign rally since his "hush money" trial began.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump cancels campaign rally in North Carolina due to stormy weather
Former President Donald Trump canceled his North Carolina rally Saturday evening at the last minute, citing stormy weather as the cause.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Trump cancels North Carolina rally due to severe weather
The Wilmington rally was expected to be former President Donald Trump's first campaign rally since his "hush money" trial began.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Significant risk to launch untested childcare plans, government accepts
The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled.BBC News - Top stories -
Americans’ New TV Habit: Subscribe. Watch. Cancel. Repeat.
Many more people are jumping from one streaming subscription to another, a behavior that could have big implications for the entertainment industry.The New York Times - Business -
Brewers pitcher Jakob Junis hospitalized after being hit in the neck with a ball during batting practice
Jakob Junis is “conscious, alert and responsive” after being hit in the neck on Monday in Pittsburgh.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Brewers pitcher Jakob Junis hospitalized after being hit in neck with ball during batting practice
Junis was alert and responsive when he left the parkCBS Sports - Sports -
Brewers’ Jakob Junis hit in neck by line drive in batting practice, taken to hospital
Jakob Junis of the Milwaukee Brewers was taken away in an ambulance after being hit in the neck by a line drive during batting practice in Pittsburgh on Monday.NBC News - Top stories -
The best gifts for high school grads in 2024 are fun and practical for life's next steps
Give your grad a thoughtful gift that can help them prepare for life after high school and beyond.CBS News - Top stories -
Watchdog group asks 5 attorneys general to investigate crisis pregnancy center privacy practices
A progressive watchdog group sent letters Tuesday asking attorneys general in five states to investigate the privacy practices of crisis pregnancy centers, arguing they could be misleading patients with claims that sensitive medical data is ...NBC News - Politics -
Watchdog group asks 5 attorneys general to investigate crisis pregnancy center privacy practices
A progressive watchdog group sent letters Tuesday asking attorneys general in five states to investigate the privacy practices of crisis pregnancy centers, arguing they could be misleading patients with claims that sensitive medical data is ...NBC News - Top stories -
As Washington Keeps China at Arm's Length, California Offers a Giant Panda Hug
In a contentious election year, most U.S. politicians are distancing themselves from China. But California’s are embracing it, including through panda diplomacy.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Giants' Bailey amazingly blasts hole-in-one Splash Hit into kayak
Patrick Bailey's first Splash Hit certainly was a memorable one for the Giants catcher.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Slade Cecconi, Diamondbacks earn 5-3 victory over the Giants
Right-hander Slade Cecconi held the San Francisco Giants to two runs in six innings in his 2024 debut, and Gabriel Moreno hit a two-run, go-ahead single in the sixth inning to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-3 victoryABC News - Sports - MLB -
Giants split D-backs series after frustrating loss, controversial call
A controversial call wasn't the only issue for the Giants in their 5-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday at Oracle Park.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Move Aside, Big Banks: Giant Funds Now Rule Wall Street
Asset managers are growing into huge and complex financial supermarkets that mint billionaires by the dozen.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Semiconductor Giant ASML Has a New Boss, and a Big Problem
European chip machine-maker ASML is at the center of US-China trade tensions. Its new chief executive now faces a daunting political juggling act.Wired - Tech -
Don’t overweight the megacap tech giants like Nvidia and Apple, says UBS
UBS cut its rating on what it calls the Big Six — that’s the Magnificent Seven minus struggling Tesla — to neutral from overweight.MarketWatch - Business -
Giants impacted by missed call in loss to D-backs, per ump scorecard
Home plate umpire Stu Scheurwater missed what should have been ball four to Michael Conforto in the bottom of the ninth inning of the Giants' loss Sunday.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
What we learned as Winn dazzles again in Giants' victory over Mets
The Giants thumped the New York Mets 5-2 in the opener of a three-game series at Oracle Park on Monday night.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
‘An enigma’: scientists finally learn what giant prehistoric shark looked like
Full and part skeletons found in Mexico reveal body shape and anatomy of Ptychodus as well as its likely diet. Fossil experts say they have gained unprecedented insights into a type of enormous prehistoric shark, after finding complete skeletons ...The Guardian - World -
What we learned as Webb stays hot, dominates Mets in Giants' win
Logan Webb threw a season-high eight innings in the Giants' win over the New York Mets on Tuesday night.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Trump cancels North Carolina rally due to storm in first public address since New York trial
Former president told thousands of supporters gathered at Wilmington airport the event would be rescheduled ‘bigger and better’ . Donald Trump called for debates with Joe Biden before cancelling his own appearance at a planned rally in Wilmington, ...The Guardian - World - New York -
Italian anti-fascist author accuses Meloni of censorship
Writer of book about Mussolini claims PM is trying to rewrite history and failing to adequately condemn fascismFinancial Times - Business - Italy -
Italian anti-fascist author accuses Meloni of censorship
Writer of book about Mussolini claims PM is trying to rewrite history and failing to adequately condemn fascismFinancial Times - World - Italy -
Patrick Warburton's Parents Hate Family Guy, Mom Tried To Get Show Canceled
Patrick Warburton has voiced Joe on Family Guy for decades, and now he's revealed that his family does not like the show, and his mom even tried to get it canceled.. At PaleyFest recently for the show's 25th anniversary celebration, Warburton ...GameSpot - Tech -
Embracer CEO Says He Deserves Criticism After Mass Layoffs And Game Cancellations
The video game industry has been beset with layoffs and canceled projects in 2024, and one company in particular, Embracer, has received a wave of criticism for laying off staff, closing studios, and cancelling games after a huge hiring spree and ...GameSpot - Tech -
Apple Weighs Manufacturing in Indonesia Amid Diversification Drive
Apple will consider making some of its products in Indonesia, Chief Executive Tim Cook said, coming on the heels of a plan by the U.S. tech giant to ramp up investment in neighboring Vietnam.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Apple