Hundreds Dead after Earthquake Strikes Turkey and Syria
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American who disappeared in Syria in 2017 presumed dead, daughter says
Maryam Kamalmaz told the Associated Press that eight senior U.S. officials revealed earlier this month that they have specific and highly credible intelligence about the presumed death of her father, Majd.CBS News - World -
4 dead as storms slam Houston again; hundreds of thousands lose power
The Houston Mayor's Office confirmed to CBS News that there were at least four weather-related deaths from the storms.CBS News - Top stories -
4 dead as severe storms hit Houston area; hundreds of thousands lose power in Texas
Storms tore through Texas, killing at least four people and knocking out power to nearly 800,000 customers. Emergency crews have begun clearing debris and assessing flooding.NBC News - Top stories -
Sonoma State president placed on leave after striking controversial deal with protesters
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Thousands without power after deadly storms strike Texas
Powerful wind and rain slammed the southeastern part of Texas for the second time this month. At least four people were killed in the storm and more than 800,000 customers are still without power.CBS News - Top stories -
Is OpenAI’s superalignment team dead in the water after two key departures?
We've reached out to OpenAI contacts to ask about what will become of the superalignment team and will update when we hear back.VentureBeat - Tech -
Man shot dead after French synagogue set on fire
The man was armed with a knife and a metallic tool and was shot by an officer after he threatened the police.BBC News - Top stories - France -
23-year-old climber found dead after summitting mountain
The body of 23-year-old Lucas Macaj was recovered on Mills Glacier in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park Thursday after he took a "significant fall."ABC News - Top stories -
At least 68 dead in Afghanistan after flash floods caused by heavy rain
The latest disaster came on the heels of devastating floods that killed at least 70 people in April.CBS News - Top stories -
2 dead and 5 missing after a boat collision on the Danube River in Hungary
Police say two people have died and five are missing following a boat collision on the Danube River in HungaryABC News - Top stories -
Two dead and five missing after boat collision near Budapest
Hungarian police called to scene of accident on shore of the River Danube near Verőce. Hungarian police say two people have died and five are missing following a boat collision on the Danube.. Hungarian police received a report late on Saturday ...The Guardian - World -
Iran president, top diplomat found dead after helicopter crash
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and other officials were found dead on Monday after their helicopter crashed in a foggy region, state media reported. State television did not provide an immediate cause for ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
7 dead in Houston area after storms and 100-mph winds; power outages and rising temperatures fuel new fears
Seven people have died in Houston and the surrounding county after severe weather ripped down power lines and trees and toppled brick walls, officials said Friday.NBC News - Top stories -
Police say 2 people are dead and 5 are missing in Hungary after a boat collision on the Danube River
Police say 2 people are dead and 5 are missing in Hungary after a boat collision on the Danube RiverABC News - World -
Child is among 3 dead after Amtrak train hits a pickup truck in upstate New York
A young boy is among three people dead after an Amtrak train hit a pickup truck in upstate New YorkABC News - Top stories - New York -
11 presumed dead, 9 rescued after fishing boat sinks off South Africa
"The families of the bereaved fishermen have been informed that the search has been called off," an official said.CBS News - Top stories -
The Invisible Hand Strikes Back
Bradley Prize winner Samuel Gregg stands athwart the populist economic tide.The Wall Street Journal - World -
US museum curator held in Turkey over spider and scorpion samples is freed
American Museum of Natural History says Dr Lorenzo Prendini was working on research project and ‘has arrived safely home’. A curator at the American Museum of Natural History in New York who was detained in Istanbul on Monday while allegedly ...The Guardian - World - Turkey -
Old Syria explosion photo falsely portrayed as 'Israel in May 2024'
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Turkey's Erdogan pardons elderly generals imprisoned over 1997 'postmodern coup'
Turkey's president has pardoned seven former top military officers who were sentenced to life terms in prison over the ouster of an Islamic-led government in 1997ABC News - World -
Poland receives final TB2 drone delivery from Turkey’s Baykar
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Texas Family Finally Learns Fate of Man Held in Syria
Majd Kamalmaz disappeared in Syria in early 2017. American officials recently disclosed to his family that they had intelligence indicating that he was dead.The New York Times - Top stories - Syria -
Investors Are Striking Gold All Over
Investors have rarely had it this good, with prices of everything from homes to stocks and cryptocurrencies soaring.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Boeing Supplier Spirit AeroSystems to Lay Off Hundreds
The parts maker said it would cut 400-450 jobs in response to a slowdown in production at Boeing.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Boeing Supplier Spirit AeroSystems to Lay Off Hundreds
The parts maker said it would cut 400-450 jobs in response to a slowdown in production at Boeing.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Reddit shares surge as it strikes content deal with OpenAI
Agreement comes as competition for high-quality data to underpin AI models intensifiesFinancial Times - Business -
Messi returns as Miami strikes late to beat D.C.
Lionel Messi returned to the starting lineup as Inter Miami struck late to beat D.C. United 1-0 thanks to a stoppage-time goal from substitute Leonardo Campana on a rainy night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday.ESPN - Sports -
Turkey sentences pro-Kurdish politicians to lengthy prison terms over deadly 2014 riots
A Turkish court has sentenced several pro-Kurdish politicians to between nine and 42 years in prison over deadly riots that broke out in 2014 by after Islamic State group militants besieged the Syrian border town of KobaniABC News - World - Turkey -
8 EU members say conditions in Syria should be reassessed to allow voluntary refugee returns
The governments of eight European Union member states say the situation in Syria should be re-evaluated to allow for the voluntary return of Syrian refugees back to their homelandABC News - World - European Union -
8 EU members say conditions in Syria should be reassessed to allow voluntary refugee returns
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No points from Erdogan. Turkey's leader claims Eurovision Song Contest is a threat to family values
The Turkish president has criticized the Eurovision Song Contest, accusing the annual event of allegedly encouraging “gender neutralization” and threatening the traditional familyABC News - World -
Hundreds more French police start deploying to secure New Caledonia
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Houston Storms Kill at Least Four and Leave Hundreds of Thousands Without Power
School officials canceled classes in the city on Friday, and hundreds of thousands were left without power. It may take as much as 48 hours to restore power to some customers.The New York Times - Top stories -
Hundreds of Virgin Atlantic cabin crew sue for unfair dismissal
Tribunal in London will hear claims Richard Branson’s airline used Covid redundancies to target older staff. Hundreds of long-serving Virgin Atlantic cabin crew are suing the airline for unfair dismissal, claiming that the airline used Covid ...The Guardian - World -
Hundreds attend burial of Shani Louk, victim of October 7 attack
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As crisis escalates in Tunisia, lawyers strike over arrested colleague they say was tortured
Lawyers in Tunisia took to the streets on Thursday to protest a string of recent arrests that have convulsed the country over the past week and provoked international outcryABC News - World -
UK postal workers’ union issues strike warning to Křetínský
Threat of industrial action made if Czech businessman fails to meet demands over takeover bid for Royal MailFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Massive Ukraine drone strike hits energy infrastructure in Russia and Crimea
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Graduate workers in California to strike over treatment of Gaza protesters
Widespread disruption expected after workers vote to hold series of strikes, starting Monday with UC Santa Cruz. California’s huge university system is facing widespread disruption after workers voted to hold a series of strikes in protest of its ...The Guardian - World - California -
Skenes strikes out first seven Cubs, 11 overall
Paul Skenes struck out the first seven Cubs hitters he faced Friday, setting a record for a Pirates pitcher.ESPN - Sports