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Do not ignore Africa, World Bank head tells wealthy nations
Call comes as continent’s leaders push for $120bn in aid to boost development and battle climate change threatFinancial Times - Business -
Do not ignore Africa, World Bank head tells wealthy nations
Call comes as continent’s leaders push for $120bn in aid to boost development and battle climate change threatFinancial Times - World -
Banks face new risks as US tightens sanctions on Russia
Ukraine conflict shows no sign of abating — and financial institutions are being expected to implement the responseFinancial Times - World - Russia -
Dorset auction house withdraws Egyptian human skulls from sale
MP says trade in remains is ‘gross violation of human dignity’, as skulls from Pitt Rivers collection removed. An auction house has withdrawn 18 ancient Egyptian human skulls from sale after an MP said selling them would perpetuate the atrocities ...The Guardian - World -
Tatum responds to Adebayo's questionable post-whistle foul
Bam Adebayo's questionable post-whistle defense left Jayson Tatum holding his ankle on the floor in Game 4 of Celtics vs. Heat.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Welcome to Scam World
To own a computer or smartphone — indeed, to engage with the digital world to any degree — is to be a mark. You can try to block, encrypt and unsubscribe your way out of it, but you may not succeed.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
What's News: World-Wide
What’s News: World-WideThe Wall Street Journal - World -
All New U.S. Cars Must Carry Automatic Brakes by 2029
The technology is already sold on most vehicles, but a new federal safety regulation raises the standards.The New York Times - Business -
Dairy Cows Transported Between States Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu
Since a new form of bird flu arrived in 2022, federal officials have sought to reassure Americans that the threat to the public remained low.The New York Times - Health -
FM must return shocking donation, says ex-minister
Lee Waters says he is "deeply uncomfortable" with waste firm's donation to Vaughan Gething.BBC News - Top stories -
A Strong U.S. Dollar Weighs on the World
Two-thirds of the roughly 150 currencies have weakened against the dollar, whose strength stems from high interest rates because of stubborn inflation.The New York Times - Business -
4 Keys to Great Customer Service in 2024
These small-business owners from across the U.S. offer solid advice on forming connections with customers and community.Inc. - Business -
3 Ways Tesla Is Still a Great Example for Leaders
A bad spell doesn't necessarily equal a bad company.Inc. - Business - Tesla -
Abode Smart Lock Review: Great for Renters
Abode’s new smart lock is great for renters and easy to add onto existing locks, and it comes with a fingerprint-reading keypad.Wired - Tech -
Cold snap causes “great damage” to German vineyards
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Is Cam Ward the next great Miami quarterback?
The trash-talking transfer from Washington State is the kind of passer the Hurricanes haven't had in years.ESPN - Sports -
Ishbia says Suns in 'great position,' mum on Vogel
Days after the Suns' season ended in a playoff sweep, owner Mat Ishbia disputed the narrative that "the house is burning" but declined to say whether the team would retain coach Frank Vogel next season.ESPN - Sports -
Kendrick Lamar responds to Drake in new diss track 'Euphoria'
The Compton-born rapper returned his onetime collaborator's fire in a new song Tuesday that questions Drake's authenticity and Blackness.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Kendrick Lamar responds to Drake with diss track Euphoria in escalating feud
Euphoria is the latest in the hip-hop heavyweights’ fight via songs, which has now drawn in some of the biggest names in rap. Kendrick Lamar has released a new diss track against Drake titled Euphoria – the latest in a long-running feud between ...The Guardian - World -
College protests updates: UCLA police declare encampment is an 'unlawful gathering'
Protests have broken out at colleges and universities across the country in connection with the war in Gaza.ABC News - Top stories -
Columbia goes remote for rest of semester; Police issue dispersal order at UCLA
Violent clashes at UCLA protests; dozens arrested as NYPD clears occupied Columbia hallNBC News - Top stories -
It's official: Non-police first responders work and America needs more of them
Many of these programs have the full support of police, who are relieved to not have to act as social workers or counselors, which they aren’t trained to be.The Hill - Politics -
Arrest warrant issued for Central African Republic’s former president over crimes against humanity
François Bozizé is wanted by special criminal court over alleged crimes including murder and torture. A UN-backed court has issued an arrest warrant for the Central African Republic’s former president François Bozizé over possible crimes against ...The Guardian - World -
Court in the Central African Republic seeks arrest of ex-President Bozizé for human rights abuses
A spokesperson for an internationally backed court in the Central African Republic says the panel has issued an international arrest warrant for the country’s exiled former President François Bozizé for human rights abusesABC News - World -
EU, UN reschedule launch of anti-human trafficking project in Cambodia after questions about venue
The European Union and United Nations abruptly rescheduled the launch of an anti-human trafficking program this week after being confronted with questions on the choice of venue: a Phnom Penh hotel owned by a Cambodian tycoon who has another ...ABC News - World - United Nations