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How might new US aid change the war in Ukraine?
Russian invasion has gained ground in 2024 as Ukraine ran out of artillery, but a $61bn US aid package finally looks imminent. After the US House of Representatives on Saturday approved a $61bn aid package for Ukraine, Dan Sabbagh looks at what it ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
The Latest | Failed rocket strike launched on US-led coalition forces base in Syria
A U.S. defense official said that a failed rocket strike was launched Sunday night at a base housing U.S.-led coalition forces at Rumalyn, Syria, marking the first time since Feb. 4 that Iranian-backed militias have attacked a U.S. facility in ...ABC News - World -
The culinary game at MLB ballparks has exploded in the past 20 years. Eating healthy is a challenge
Danielle LaFata’s been around major sports ballparks and arenas for most of her adult life, so the nutritionist has one word of advice for those who want to eat healthy when attending a sporting eventABC News - Sports - MLB -
CENTCOM denies US behind Iraq air strike
US Central Command (CENTCOM) is refuting reports claiming the U.S. conducted airstrikes in Iraq following a blast at a military base in the country that killed a member of an Iraqi security force. “We are aware of reports claiming that the United ...The Hill - Politics - Iraq -
Russia-Ukraine war live: EU ministers fail to pledge Patriot systems to Ukraine at key meeting
Foreign and defence heads stopped short of concrete offers over system that Kyiv values most. A new US package of military aid to Ukraine will not change the situation on the frontlines, where Russia has the upper hand, the Kremlin said.. “The ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
How a 20-Year-Old Book About AI Inspired This Tech Founder's Company
Gaurav Banga used a key theory from his reading to build his cybersecurity startup, Balbix.Inc. - Business -
Antony Blinken rejects suggestion of ‘double standard’ on Israel
Comments come as US state department report finds that Gaza war has had negative impact on human rights in Israel. The US secretary of state has rejected the idea that Washington might have a “double standard” when applying US law to allegations ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
The Crime Problem Has to Change in Chicago
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s holistic and progressive approach to fighting crime isn’t helping.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Iraq investigates a blast at a base of Iran-allied militias that killed 1. US denies involvement
Iraqi authorities say they are investigating an explosion that struck a base belonging to the Popular Mobilization Forces, a coalition of Iran-allied militias, overnight, killing one person and injuring eightABC News - World - Iran -
Iraq militant group says it is resuming attacks on US forces as base in Syria is targeted
First attack on US forces since early February comes day after Iraq’s prime minister returns from US visit. An Iraqi militant group has said it will resume attacks on US forces in the country, as it appeared to claim responsibility for a strike on ...The Guardian - World -
Middle East crisis live: IDF military intelligence head resigns over 7 October failures
Aharon Haliva has stood down over the failure to prevent the attack by Hamas inside southern Israel that day, according to Israeli media reports. Haaretz reports that Israeli security forces have arrested two people suspected of carrying out a car ...The Guardian - World -
Over-30s ravers enjoy 'first night out in 20 years'
It was a "fab day" at Nottingham's iconic Rock City with hundreds of partygoers attending Day Fever.BBC News - Top stories -
Eric Braeden of 'Young and the Restless' nominated for first Daytime Emmy in 20 years
Eric Braeden, the actor whose character was intended to be killed off after a short run, has been central to 'The Young and the Restless' for more than 40 years.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
BCG says AI consulting will supply 20% of revenues this year
CEO projects share of sales will double as companies integrate technology into operationsFinancial Times - Business -
US and Philippines to take military drills into contested South China Sea
Expanded annual exercises likely to further strain ties with Beijing after clashes between coast guardsFinancial Times - World - China -
US and Philippine forces launch combat drills in the disputed South China Sea
American and Filipino forces have launched their largest combat exercises in years in a show of allied firepower that will include joint sails with the French navy and a ship-sinking drill near the disputed South China Sea that has alarmed BeijingABC News - World - China -
US and Philippine forces launch combat drills in the disputed South China Sea
American and Filipino forces have launched their largest combat exercises in years in a show of allied firepower that will include joint sails with the French navy and a ship-sinking drill near the disputed South China Sea that has alarmed BeijingABC News - Top stories - China -
Zelensky says the US is ‘not funding’ war in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated Sunday that the United States is "not funding" war in his country, emphasizing that the U.S. is helping protect democracy throughout the region. NBC host Kristen Welker asked Zelensky on "Meet the ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
How to stabilise a country after war
There is a role for the international community — but reconstruction should be led by local actorsFinancial Times - World -
A coffee roastery in Finland has launched an AI-generated blend. The results were surprising
An artisan roastery based in the Finnish capital has introduced a coffee blend that has been developed by artificial intelligence in a trial in which it’s hoped that technology can ease the workload in a sector that traditionally prides itself on ...ABC News - Tech -
Voters who have interest in election hits nearly 20-year low: Poll
A new NBC News poll revealed that interest in the upcoming election has dipped to its lowest level in nearly two decades, with only 64 percent of registered voters having a high level of interest in November's election. The poll results indicate a ...The Hill - Politics -
Disney tech executive Aaron LaBerge leaves company after more than 20 years
Aaron LaBerge, longtime tech executive at Disney and ESPN, is leaving the company for a new job at sports betting platform Penn Entertainment.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
This Lava Tube in Saudi Arabia Has Been a Human Refuge for 7,000 Years
Ancient humans left behind numerous archaeological traces in the cavern, and scientists say there may be thousands more like it on the Arabian Peninsula to study.The New York Times - Science -
Terry Anderson, AP reporter abducted in Lebanon and held captive for years, has died at 76
He was snatched in war-torn Lebanon in 1985 and held for nearly seven years.ABC News - Top stories -
Will US aid be enough to help Ukraine win Russia’s war?
“Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist ahead of her exclusive interview with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy where she will ask him how critical the U.S.’ aid will be to the war effort.NBC News - Politics - Ukraine -
How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US
Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.BBC News - Top stories -
How climate change could impact forests
Dr. Tana Wood, an ecologist with the U.S. Forest Service, is running experiments to see what might happen to forests if temperatures rise by seven degrees Fahrenheit, the worst-case scenario by the end of the century. Among the impacts, it appears ...CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
Change the approach from just helping Ukraine fight to letting them win the war
Everything that Putin’s regime has already done and will continue to do is a result of the weak response of the free world.The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
US journalist Terry Anderson held hostage in Lebanon for years dies at 76
Anderson was held hostage for nearly seven years during Lebanon's civil war in the 1980s.BBC News - Top stories -
Ukraine War Helped Push World Military Spending to 35-Year High, Study Says
The outlay reached $2.4 trillion last year, a research group found, 6.8 percent up on 2022. Tensions in Asia and the Middle East also contributed.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Ukraine War Helped Push World Military Spending to 35-Year High, Study Says
The outlay reached $2.4 trillion last year, a research group found, 6.8 percent up on 2022. Tensions in Asia and the Middle East also contributed.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
How the Movie “Civil War” Echoes Real Political Anxieties
“Civil War” has tapped into a dark set of national angst. In polls and in interviews, a segment of voters say they fear the country’s divides may lead to actual, not just rhetorical, battles.The New York Times - Top stories - Entertainment -
How the U.S. Aid Package Could Affect the War in Ukraine
How an aid package from the U.S. could affect the war.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
In Vietnam, farmers reduce methane emissions by changing how they grow rice
Vietnam aims to transform its rice sector, making it more resilient to climate change while also reducing its emissions of methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxideABC News - World -
In Vietnam, farmers reduce methane emissions by changing how they grow rice
Vietnam aims to transform its rice sector, making it more resilient to climate change while also reducing its emissions of methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxideABC News - Tech -
The 16 Messages That Led to Love
Readers of the Modern Love column share the banter, emojis and wit that made them fall for each other.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
For years, a Michigan company has been the top pick to quickly personalize draftees' new NFL jerseys
Employees of the company tasked with rapidly personalizing jerseys for each first-round NFL draft pick as they are announced don’t need to travel very far for this year’s player selections in DetroitABC News - Sports - NFL -
How the secret of sleep keeps us awake
Businesses can keep exploiting our tiredness while scientists seek to explain the mechanics of itFinancial Times - Business -
Left silences right, right silences left. But censorship stops us pushing for change | Kenan Malik
In Brussels and Berlin, flimsy excuses were trotted out to stifle political debate. Two conferences in two European cities. Two attempted bans (though only one successful). Two different responses from politicians and the media. All of which tells ...The Guardian - World -
How Has Marijuana Legalization Affected the Black Business Community?
Programs to promote social equity in licensing legal cannabis stores are meant to address the harms of the drug war in minority communities. Progress is slow, say entrepreneurs.Inc. - Business