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Greek opposition party seeks to bring down the government over its handling of a 2023 rail disaster
A Greek opposition party has submitted a motion of no-confidence in the government over its handling of a deadly railway disaster last yearABC News - World -
The Government Just Expanded Its Race and Ethnicity Options on Federal Forms
The U.S. Census and other sources of federal data will recognize people of Middle Eastern or North African descent for the first time.Inc. - Business -
Federal judge dismisses Musk lawsuit against hate-speech watchdog
A case brought by Elon Musk, the owner of X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, against a hate-speech watchdog group was dismissed by a federal court in San Francisco on Monday. In his case against the Center for Countering Digital Hate ...The Hill - Politics - Elon Musk -
The Far Right Wants Its Revenge on Speaker Johnson Over Spending Bill
Bipartisan spending legislation approved by Congress represented a major defeat for ultraconservatives, who immediately turned on Speaker Mike Johnson.The New York Times - Top stories -
The Biden administration overhauled how the federal government defines and counts race and ethnicity, the first change in a generation and a reflection of the nation's growing diversity.
The Biden administration overhauled how the federal government defines and counts race and ethnicity, the first change in a generation and a reflection of the nation’s growing diversity.The Wall Street Journal - World -
GOP senator: Lack of power on spending 'exasperating'
Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (W.Va.) on Sunday expressed frustrations with the way the latest funding package was handled by congressional leaders, claiming it is "exasperating" to lack GOP leverage in the Senate and White House. "It is ...The Hill - Politics -
Philippines lodges its 'strongest protest' against China over a water cannon assault
The Philippines has lodged its “strongest protest” against Beijing over a water cannon assault by the Chinese coast guard that injured Filipino navy crew members and damaged their boat in the disputed South China SeaABC News - World - China -
Federal spending package triples funds aimed at fixing US-Mexico sewage crisis
Congress tripled the funds it will devote this year to cleaning up a cross-border sewage crisis, in a small sliver of the $1.2 trillion spending bill approved at the eleventh hour this weekend. The package, signed by President Biden on Saturday, ...The Hill - Politics -
Amazon spends $2.75 billion on AI startup Anthropic in its largest venture investment yet
Amazon is spending billions more to back an artificial intelligence startup as it looks for an edge in this new technology arms race.CNBC - Business -
Amazon spends $2.75 billion on AI startup Anthropic in its largest venture investment yet
Amazon is making its largest outside investment in its three-decade history as it looks to gain an edge in the artificial intelligence race.NBC News - Top stories -
GOP operative drops sexual assault suit against CPAC's Matt Schlapp
The GOP strategist who sued Conservative Political Action Conference Chair Matt Schlapp and his wife Mercedes Schlapp over allegations of sexual assault and defamation has dropped his lawsuits against the couple, attorneys for both sides confirmed ...The Hill - Politics -
The threat of closed primaries is growing
A dozen U.S. states, both Democratic and Republican Party led, will shut out tens of millions of voters in closed primaries this year. That number increases to almost half of all states during the presidential primary. It could get even worse.The Hill - Politics -
A trucking and rail strategy that boomed during pandemic shocks is heating up again
Transloading, a supply chain strategy used during Covid, is back, a tailwind for CH Robinson, Uber Freight, Union Pacific, JB Hunt and Schneider.CNBC - Business -
‘A national disgrace’: Oxford rail at River Thames pollution ahead of Boat Race
Oxford’s rowing coach critical after high levels of E coli detectedRace organisers have warned rowers against entering waterThe University of Oxford’s rowing coach has called the pollution in the River Thames a “national disgrace” after high ...The Guardian - World -
Rail route of the month: cheese, chocolate and a magical ride to the Swiss town of Gruyères
The scenery – and delicacies – get better and better for our slow travel expert as she takes a local train through Canton Fribourg to a beautiful medieval village. It was a handpainted sign on a wooden barn that piqued my interest in Gruyères. I ...The Guardian - World -
GOP Senators raise concerns about ISIS attacks against Americans after Moscow shooting
Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) said Sunday that they were deeply worried about an ISIS terrorist attack targeting Americans after the group killed over 130 people at a Moscow concert hall on Saturday. Both Senators lampooned ...The Hill - Politics -
China will lift tariffs on imports of Australian wine after more than three years, testing the appetite of producers to return to one of the world's most lucrative markets.
China will lift tariffs on imports of Australian wine after more than three years, testing the appetite of producers to return to one of the world’s most lucrative markets.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
China is trying to connect Southeast Asia by high-speed rail. Here’s how that’s going
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German rail OKs union's 35-hour-week demand to end months of dispute
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US freight rail, supply chain, now at the mercy of California's net-zero emissions rule
Congress has not given EPA the authority to cripple the nation’s railroad network.The Hill - Politics - California -
Deal to end German rail strikes features a 35-hour work week with an option to work longer
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Ukraine's Battered Army Grapples With Growing Troop Shortage
Efforts to draft young men are hampered by politics, demographics and Ukrainians’ growing reluctance to join the military.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Meet the fastest growing ETF firms in the US
Actively managed fund offerings are helping managers outside the Big Three to gain assets rapidlyFinancial Times - World -
Wednesday Briefing: U.S.-Israel Divisions Grow
Plus, Beyoncé’s country album.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Defense secretary meets with Israeli counterpart as tensions grow
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant at the Pentagon on Tuesday as tensions soared this week between the U.S. and Israel over the war in Gaza, where more than 32,000 Palestinians have been killed. During ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
A Great Reality Check for a Fast-Growing Company
While rapid expansion motivates me, my team may not feel the same. Here's how I changed course and kept my top employees.Inc. - Business -
Powerball jackpot jumps to $935 million after no match for Wednesday's numbers
No ticket had Wednesday's winning numbers: 37, 46, 57, 60, 66 and bonus number 8.ABC News - Top stories -
Disapproval of Israel-Hamas war growing in US
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Disapproval of Israel-Hamas war growing in US A majority of Americans now disapprove of Israel’s war against ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Fear Grows Among Families of Americans Held in Russia
The U.S. considers only two Americans ‘wrongfully detained’ in Russia, but there are more families seeking the might of Washington to bring their loved ones home.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Tax Refunds Are Here and Destined for the Growing Pile of Debt
With credit-card debt at record levels and more households falling behind on loans, tax refunds are helping people make ends meet.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Cuba Is Starving Its People
The island’s latest hunger crisis is made in Havana. Don’t believe the propaganda blaming U.S. sanctions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Oil Weapon Against Moscow
In 1986 the U.S. and Saudi Arabia raised production. That move contributed to the Soviet collapse.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Powerball climbs to $800 million after no jackpot in Saturday drawing
Winning numbers were drawn for Saturday for Powerball’s $750 million jackpot.ABC News - Top stories -
Thousands rally across Australia in growing push to end native forest logging
Crowds gather in Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide and regional centres urging Albanese government to better preserve native wildlife habitats. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or ...The Guardian - World -
Powerball jackpot grows to $800 million after no winner in Saturday night's drawing
There has not been a grand prize winner since New Year's Day.CBS News - Top stories -
Without a winner, Powerball jackpot grows to $800M: When is the next drawing?
No, you didn't win big in Saturday's drawing — but that just means the jackpot is even bigger for the next one.The Hill - Politics -
Putin says radical Islamists carried out Moscow attack but maintains suggestion of Ukraine role
Russian president says he is interested in ‘who ordered’ terror attack as US and France say Islamic State branch was responsible. Vladimir Putin has said that the terrorist attack on the Crocus City concert hall in Moscow was conducted by radical ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Conspiracy theories tagged #kategate grow despite Kensington Palace video
Social media posts attached to unsupported theories spread – despite evidence contradicting them. The Princess of Wales might have hoped her admission about her cancer diagnosis would put an end to the speculation about her.. But the opposite ...The Guardian - World -
The Volunteer Moderators Who Helped Reddit Grow Into a Giant Are Now a Concern for Investors
The platform's sprawling network of forums are self-policed, turning a once-frugal corporate policy into a potential liability.Inc. - Business -
Accenture’s $1 billion LearnVantage platform tackles the growing AI skills gap
Accenture's $1 billion investment in LearnVantage, an AI-powered learning platform, aims to bridge the growing skills gap and help businesses upskill their workforces to capitalize on emerging technologies like generative AI, cloud computing, and ...VentureBeat - Tech