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French lawmakers condemn 'bloody and murderous' 1961 massacre of Algerian protesters
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French lawmakers are weighing a bill banning all types of hair discrimination
Lawmakers in France’s lower house of parliament have approved a bill that would ban discrimination over the texture, length, color or style of someone’s hairABC News - World -
French parliament backs bill to stop hair discrimination against black women
Draft law, which also affects redheads, blond people, and those with dreadlocks now goes to senate. France’s lower house of parliament has backed a bill banning discrimination based on hairstyle, colour or texture, in a “historic” move supporters ...The Guardian - World -
Thames Water boss says bills need to rise by 40%
The regulator, whose approval is needed for any price rises, has pushed back on substantial bill increases.BBC News - Top stories -
Protesters rally outside New York courthouse as Trump attends hush money hearing
Protesters gathered outside the New York courthouse where former President Trump is attending a hearing in the case involving alleged hush money payments.NBC News - Politics - New York -
In surprise vote, European climate protection plan shelved following farmer protests
A major European Union plan to fight climate change and better protect nature in the 27-nation bloc has been indefinitely postponedABC News - World - Climate -
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 -
Cannabis rally pushes Scotts Miracle-Gro to ‘fair value’ level: analyst
Raymond James downgrades Scott’s Miracle Gro to market perform after stock rises 15% in 2024.MarketWatch - Business -
Disney, Trian Blitz Shareholders for Votes in Last Stretch of Proxy Fight
Neuberger Berman supports Trian’s slate, citing the company’s succession woes. Others are backing Disney CEO Bob Iger.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Disney, Trian Blitz Shareholders for Votes in Last Stretch of Proxy Fight
Neuberger Berman supports Trian’s slate, citing the company’s succession woes. Others are backing Disney CEO Bob Iger.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Bill that would have placed the question of abortion access before Louisiana voters fails
A bill that ultimately would have let voters decide whether or not abortions should be legal in Louisiana, a state with a near-total ban, has failed after a Republican-controlled committee rejected itABC News - Health - Abortion -
Bidenomics Is Making China Angry. That’s OK.
Trump talked tough, but Biden is wielding a big stick.The New York Times - Top stories - China -
Peter Malnati shows rare vulnerability soaking in second PGA Tour win: 'I lost it before I hit my last shot'
A career grinder got his moment on Sunday in Tampa, and he knew it as it was happeningCBS Sports - Sports -
Lawmakers Push Bill to Block the SBA From Expanding Further Into Direct Loans
In the proposal, Senators John Kennedy and Tim Scott cite the SBA's track record with fraud within its pandemic-era lending programs.Inc. - Business -
MLB owners unanimously approve Orioles sale to David Rubenstein, finalizing deal before Opening Day
Rob Manfred called Rubenstein "uniquely suited to lead the Orioles moving forward"CBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Josh Harris reacts to Commanders voted last in NFLPA report card: 'I'm not an F-minus guy'
Harris already has plans on improving in multiple areasCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Triple lock for pensions to stay if Tories win election
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he will pay for the "expensive" pledge through economic growth.BBC News - Top stories -
What is the state pension and the triple lock?
The state pension will rise by 8.5% in April following a pledge to protect the value of the benefit.BBC News - Top stories -
Mixed reality update coming to Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs
Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs is getting a mixed reality update on March 26 where you can topple pig towers in your own living room.VentureBeat - Tech -
Song lyrics getting simpler, more repetitive, angry and self-obsessed – study
Researchers analysed the words in more than 12,000 English-language songs across several genres from 1980 to 2020. You’re not just getting older. Song lyrics really are becoming simpler and more repetitive, according to a study published on ...The Guardian - World -
A bill aimed at expanding the draft in Ukraine is stuck in the country's parliament after months of debate, stalling Kyiv's push to get more soldiers to the battlefront.
A bill aimed at expanding the draft in Ukraine is stuck in the country’s parliament after months of debate, stalling Kyiv’s push to get more soldiers to the battlefront.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
What is the row over women's state pension?
A long-awaited report says thousands of women should be compensated over state pension age changes.BBC News - Top stories -
Conservatives to retain UK pension triple lock in manifesto
Chancellor’s pledge paves way for protection of pensioners until end of decade, despite strains on public financesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Hunt’s pension promise: Triple lock will be in manifesto
The chancellor tells Laura pensions would rise by at least 2.5% under Tories.BBC News - Top stories -
Minister calls for time in women's pension row
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride says a report recommending pay-outs must be properly considered.BBC News - Top stories -
French budget deficit overshoots target to hit 5.5%
Finance minister says nation needs ‘wake-up call’ on excessive spendingFinancial Times - World - France -
The French face of the Paris Olympics is hiding in plain sight
For now, Léon Marchand walks in relative anonymity around campus at Arizona State. Come July, he'll be the face of the 2024 Summer Olympics.Yahoo Sports - Sports - France -
French and Italian inflation data boost hopes of ECB rate cut
Price growth in key eurozone economies undershoots expectationsFinancial Times - Business - France -
Tractors brought to Parliament in farmers' protest
Farmers from across the UK drive tractors to Westminster to protest a lack of support for food producers.BBC News - Top stories -
John Calipari vows to make changes after Kentucky's latest early NCAA tournament exit
In his first comments since the night of his NCAA tournament loss to Oakland, Calipari did not speak like someone whose job was in danger.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
A Simple New Technique Could Make Your Eggs More Humane
A system that determines the sex of chicks before they hatch eliminates the need to destroy young males.The New York Times - Top stories -
Our Last, Impossible Conversation
When technology offered me the chance to celebrate my dead husband’s 27th birthday, I took it.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Trump to hold rally Tuesday in Michigan
Former President Trump will hold a rally next week in the battleground state of Michigan, where he is expected to focus on the situation at the southern border. Trump's campaign announced the former president will deliver remarks on "Biden's ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Hunt: We'll keep 'triple lock' on pension increases if we win election
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says it's an expensive commitment but one his party is confident it can deliver.BBC News - Top stories -
Retirees’ Pensions Were Restored. Debate About It Hasn’t Died.
A 2021 law providing aid for multiemployer plans underscores the partisan disagreement about how best to provide stability for older Americans.The New York Times - Business -
French flair, famous wins and landmark caps - Six Nations best bits
Watch the top moments from the Women's Six Nations first week in 2024, as England thrash Italy, Scotland record a famous win in Wales and Marlie Packer gets her 100th cap.BBC News - Top stories -
Aya Nakamura, French-Malian Singer, Is Caught in Olympic Storm
Aya Nakamura’s music is one of France’s top cultural exports. But reports that she might perform at the Paris Games have prompted fierce debates over identity and language.The New York Times - World -
From New England to Notre-Dame, a U.S. Carpenter Tends to a French Icon
Hank Silver, a timber framer based in Massachusetts, is one of a handful of foreigners who are helping to rebuild the Paris cathedral after the devastating fire in 2019.The New York Times - Top stories -
Call for protest exclusion zones outside schools
A government adviser made her recommendation after reviewing demonstrations outside a school in 2021.BBC News - Top stories -
Tractors in Westminster: Watch live as farmers protest in London
Farmers' activist groups have organised protests in London against low-cost agricultural imports.BBC News - Top stories