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What we learned from Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft: Falcons risking controversy, Vikings trust their setup
Key takeaways from the first night of actionCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
We know how to deter British children from alcohol, say experts, after concerns over WHO report
Study found Great Britain had worst rate of child alcohol consumption in world, but youth drinking is said still to have ‘declined sharply’. In 2000, about 19% of children under 16 in England smoked, according to Action on Smoking and Health. By ...The Guardian - World -
Five affordable hearing-aid brands we love
Save money on a new hearing aid with the top budget-friendly hearing aids of 2024.CBS News - Top stories -
Five things to know about the return of net neutrality rules
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to vote Thursday to restore Obama-era net neutrality rules. Here’s what you need to know: What is net neutrality? Net neutrality refers to the principle that internet service providers should ...The Hill - Politics -
Five Major Climate Policies Trump Would Probably Reverse if Elected
He has called for increased oil production and said that electric vehicles will result in an ‘assassination’ of jobs.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Pro-Palestinian student protests highlight lessons learned from past demonstrations
The pro-Palestinian protesters making themselves heard at universities across the country see their demonstrations as part of a tradition of anti-war activism on campus. Hundreds of students have been arrested after setting up encampments on ...The Hill - Politics -
UN report says 282M people faced acute hunger in 2023, with worst famine in Gaza
A new report says nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023, with war-torn Gaza hosting the largest number of people facing famineABC News - Health - United Nations -
Fair to say America isn’t gripped by Liz Trussmania. Here's what she can learn from Mr Bean | Emma Brockes
Our former PM has a dire warning and a book to sell, but it isn’t really cutting through. A bit more Brit-style bumbling might help. ‘I know the name,” texts a friend when I ask if she knows who Liz Truss is, but like most Americans can’t quite ...The Guardian - World -
5 takeaways from Trump’s Supreme Court and New York hearings
Two of former President Trump’s legal cases collided Thursday, as the Supreme Court held a hearing on his broad claims of immunity from criminal prosecution while his trial continued in New York over a hush money payment to adult film actress ...The Hill - Politics - New York -
Spider-Man 4 From Sam Raimi Could Happen If He Figures Out This One Thing
Director Sam Raimi has said he has no plans to make another Marvel movie amid rumors that he could direct an upcoming Avengers film and/or direct a new Spider-Man film with Tobey Maguire. Speaking to TheWrap, Raimi said simply, "I don't have any ...GameSpot - Tech -
McConnell says presidents should not be immune from criminal prosecution for things done in office
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) tells Kristen Welker that he stands by saying that former presidents are “not immune from being held accountable” in 2021.NBC News - Politics -
Hamas Took More Than 200 Hostages From Israel. Here's What We Know.
Israel says 129 hostages abducted on Oct. 7 remain in captivity in Gaza, including the bodies of at least 34.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Europe’s Climate Leaders
This annual FT-Statista survey lists the companies that have made the most progress in cutting their carbon emissions intensity. A full report, comprising articles discussing the issues that this research raises, will follow on May 16Financial Times - World - Climate -
Treasury yields dip from 2024 highs ahead of Fed’s favored inflation report
Bond yields eased back from highs of the year as investors awaited crucial inflation data.MarketWatch - Business -
DeepMind researchers discover impressive learning capabilities in long-context LLMs
In their study, the DeepMind researchers investigated how many-shot ICL affects the performance of LLMs in downstream tasks.VentureBeat - Tech -
A Real Market Fix for Climate Change
If advocates actually want to use the economy, leave carbon credits in the bin. There’s a better way.The Wall Street Journal - World - Climate -
This Whole King Trump Thing Is Getting Awfully Literal
The former president’s claim that he has absolute immunity for criminal acts taken in office as president is an insult to reason.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
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 -
A lifetime of un-Bear-able QB play in Chicago might be over
The abject failure that the Bears have experienced at the quarterback position is hard to wrap your head around. Thursday offers the best shot at a fresh start.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Russia vetos UN resolution to prevent nuclear arms race in space
Moscow described the security council resolution, which would have called on countries not to deploy weapons of mass destruction in outer space, a ‘dirty spectacle’. Russia has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling on all nations to ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Russia vetoes UN vote on stopping arms race in outer space
Yahoo News - World - Russia -
Russia vetoes UN vote on stopping space arms race
The US has previously warned that Russia is trying to develop a space-based, anti-satellite weapon.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
‘Privileged access’: pro-plastic lobbyists at UN pollution talks increase by a third
Fossil fuel and petrochemical campaigners at Ottawa summit outnumber scientists, EU and Indigenous delegates. The number of fossil fuel and petrochemical industry lobbyists has increased by more than a third at UN talks to agree the first global ...The Guardian - World -
‘We Are So Back’ Is So Back
The phrase has become ubiquitous online as a way to celebrate life’s small pleasures — at least until “it’s so over.”The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Europe’s Climate Leaders 2024: interactive listing
Despite chafing at green regulations, companies are making headway on cutting carbon emissionsFinancial Times - World - Climate -
Four ways climate change affects extreme weather
Extreme weather is becoming more frequent and more intense in many places because of climate change.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Deadly Dubai floods made worse by climate change
But it rains so rarely in the region that scientists do not have enough data to be fully sure.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
PGA Tour players learn how much loyalty is worth in new equity program
Players who stayed loyal to the PGA Tour in the divide with Saudi-funded LIV Golf are starting to find out how much that loyalty could be worthABC News - Sports -
5 things to know about the new federal ban on noncompete agreements
Proponents say a sweeping ban on noncompete clauses should boost workers, but the new rules face serious legal challenges.CBS News - Top stories -
Why the Fed keeping rates higher for longer may not be such a bad thing
With the economy humming along and the stock market, despite some recent twists and turns, hanging in there pretty well, it’s a tough case to sell that higher interest rates are having a substantially negative impact on the economy.NBC News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Biden’s New Power Plant Rules: 5 Things to Know
The administration issued a major climate regulation aimed at virtually eliminating carbon emissions from coal, the dirtiest of the fossil fuels and a driver of global warming.The New York Times - World - Joe Biden -
Biden’s New Power Plant Rules: 5 Things to Know
The Biden administration released a major climate regulation aimed at virtually eliminating carbon emissions from coal, the dirtiest of the fossil fuels and a driver of global warming.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
3 things to do if interest rate cuts are delayed, according to experts
Delayed rate cuts translate to continued favorable yields on deposit accounts and Treasury bills.CBS News - Top stories -
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday
Wall Street is looking lower, especially the Nasdaq on Meta Platforms' earnings-driven 15% slide and higher inflation data.CNBC - Business -
15 Things You Need To Know Before Playing Stellar Blade
Stellar Blade is all about exhilarating sci-fi action starring a tough heroine, Eve, who's tasked with helping reclaim Earth. With humanity on the verge of total collapse, and countless monsters known as Naytiba, it's up to you to aid Eve on her ...GameSpot - Tech -
Premier League: 10 things to look out for in this weekend’s football
Liverpool await a dead-ball salvo, Luton have to keep their chins up and things could get spicy at City Ground. David Moyes will surely have taken note of Liverpool’s struggle to defend set pieces against Everton. Jürgen Klopp, who must be ...The Guardian - World -
Biden’s New Power Plant Rules: 5 Things to Know
The administration issued a major climate regulation aimed at virtually eliminating carbon emissions from coal, the dirtiest of the fossil fuels and a driver of global warming.The New York Times - Science - Joe Biden -
Five-star G Fland following Calipari to Arkansas
Boogie Fland, the No. 2-ranked point guard in the 2024 class and No. 15 overall in the ESPN 100, decommitted from Kentucky earlier this month.ESPN - Sports -
We Are Blowing the Fight to Contain Bird Flu
“There’s a fine line between one person and 10 people with H5N1.”The New York Times - Top stories -
The Morning Risk Report
Business groups race to block FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements, and crypto mixer Samourai Wallet’s co-founders arrested for money laundering. Also, Ecuador’s former comptroller general convicted in case tied to Odebrecht.The Wall Street Journal - World