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Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback
President Joe Biden’s administration is again delaying a sweeping plan to ban menthol cigarettesABC News - Health - Joe Biden -
Biden administration indefinitely postpones rule that would have banned menthol-flavored cigarettes
Biden administration indefinitely postpones rule that would have banned menthol-flavored cigarettesABC News - Health - Joe Biden -
Hamas's Hostage-Video Release Aims to Head Off Rafah Assault
Hamas is racing to prevent an imminent Israeli military operation in Rafah, ramping up an insurgency in Gaza and deploying its most decisive advantage—sympathy for dozens of hostages.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Jill Biden launches bike ride for wounded service members, stresses need to support vets
Jill Biden has used the launch of the Wounded Warrior Project’s annual Soldier Ride from the White House lawn, a multiday bike ride, to stress the importance of supporting service membersABC News - Health - Joe Biden -
US preparing to announce $6B in weapons contracts for Ukraine
The package could be finalized and announced as soon as Friday.Politico - Politics - Ukraine -
Fauci to testify before Congress for the first time since stepping down
Anthony Fauci, former chief medical adviser to President Biden, will testify before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on June 3, making it the first time he will appear before a congressional panel since leaving government ...The Hill - Politics -
Schumer Says Bill to Aid Ukraine and Israel Shows Congress Isn’t Broken
The majority leader says the measure to help Ukraine and other recent bipartisan efforts show there is a path to success on Capitol Hill. But deep partisan differences and institutional problems remain.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Ex-McKinsey Consultant Says Firm Misled Congress onHandling ofOpioid Documents
Former McKinsey partner Arnab Ghatak sued the consulting firm, accusing it of making false statements about document retention after improperly deleting records while under government investigation.The Wall Street Journal - World -
As Liverpool run out of steam, title hopes evaporate at Everton
It appears Jurgen Klopp's players have switched off as Wednesday's loss practically ends Liverpool's title hopes.ESPN - Sports -
Biden and 17 other world leaders issue call for Hamas to release remaining hostages in Gaza
President Biden and 17 other world leaders issued a statement Thursday calling on Hamas to release the remaining hostages taken during the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in Israel, arguing that doing so would bring about a prolonged cease-fire in the ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden Taunts Trump, Calling Him a ‘Loser,’ Trying to Get Under His Skin
President Biden has been trying to hit his opponent where it hurts, critiquing everything from his hairstyle to his energy levels in court.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Russia vetoes UN resolution to prevent nuclear weapons in space
Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have called on all states to prevent the placement of nuclear weapons in space and not take steps to develop weapons of mass destruction that could be deployed ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
Pentagon announces $6B for long-term Ukraine weapons contracts
The United States announced a $6 billion weapons package for Ukraine on Friday, its largest military aid package to date for Kyiv’s forces. The weapons and equipment will include critical interceptors for Ukraine's Patriot and NASAM air defense ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Trump Media CEO renews assault on ‘DJT’ short sellers — but the math doesn’t add up
Former President Donald Trump’s media company is waging war on short sellers, but data show they cannot be blamed for the stock’s volatility.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
10 years after Flint's lead water crisis began, a lack of urgency stalls 'proper justice'
FLINT, Mich. — Ten years ago, smiling politicians posed for cameras while pushing a button, swapping the main tap water source for this majority-Black, impoverished city to the Flint River — the untreated water that started flowing from residents’ ...NBC News - Top stories -
10 years after Flint's lead water crisis began, a lack of urgency stalls 'proper justice'
FLINT, Mich. — Ten years ago, smiling politicians posed for cameras while pushing a button, swapping the main tap water source for this majority-Black, impoverished city to the Flint River — the untreated water that started flowing from residents’ ...NBC News - Politics -
Hamas official says group would lay down its arms if an independent Palestinian state is established
A top Hamas political official has told The Associated Press the Islamic militant group is willing to agree to a five-year truce with Israel and that it will lay down its weapons and convert into a political party if an independent Palestinian ...ABC News - World -
Ukraine Could Use Long-Range ATACMS to Hit Russian Targets in Crimea, U.S. Says
The goal for a recent delivery of ATACMS, a coveted long-range missile system, is to put more pressure on Russian forces in eastern parts of occupied Ukraine.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
2024 NFL Draft grades: Jaguars pick Brian Thomas Jr., getting Trevor Lawrence a much-needed weapon
Here's what Jacksonville is getting in the former LSU WRCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Potential TikTok ban signed into law
President Biden signed into law a foreign aid bill that also includes a provision that could ban TikTok. ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns the popular social media platform, will have to sell it within a certain period of time in order to ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
TikTok creator on impact of potential ban
Lisa Guerrera is the founder of New York City-based skincare beauty startup Experiment. She joined CBS News to talk about how TikTok has impacted her business and what a nationwide ban would mean for her and other entrepreneurs and content ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
These are the countries where TikTok is already banned
TikTok is banned in a handful of countries and not allowed on government-issued devices in a number of othersABC News - Tech - Tiktok -
These are the countries where TikTok is already banned
TikTok is banned in a handful of countries and not allowed on government-issued devices in a number of othersABC News - Top stories - Tiktok -
On TikTok, Potential Ban of App Leads to Resignation and Frustration
While Congress says the social app is a security threat, critics of the law targeting it say it shows how out of step lawmakers are with young people.The New York Times - Tech -
On TikTok, Potential Ban of App Leads to Resignation and Frustration
While Congress says the social app is a security threat, critics of the law targeting it say it shows how out of step lawmakers are with young people.The New York Times - Top stories