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‘Everyone was in the streets. I just felt happiness’: Portugal recalls the Carnation Revolution
As the country marks 50 years since the end of fascism, people celebrate the coup’s legacy but say the fight must continue . . . . At 4am on 25 April 1974, Filipe Villard Cortez got the signal. He barricaded the door of the Monte Real air base ...The Guardian - World -
‘I just want to be pampered’: Ronnie O’Sullivan says he is open to offers
World No 1 ups the ante amid rumours of a rival tourO’Sullivan cruises into second round with 10-1 win over PageRonnie O’Sullivan declared himself open to offers amid rumours of a rival snooker tour and warned he would walk away from the sport if ...The Guardian - World -
The forever wound: how could I become a mother when my own mother died so young?
What broke me as a child was my mother’s death from breast cancer. But around that shattering, I became a person – and learned how to parent my son. I try to remember her hands. They were younger than mine are now. I imagine her long fingers and ...The Guardian - World -
My partner concealed he had more than one ex-wife. Should I be nervous about our future? | Leading questions
This omission demonstrates a troubling facility with concealment, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. To move forward, you need to be satisfied there are no more big surprises. After several months of dating, my partner revealed he had ...The Guardian - World -
Fallout 4 Tesla Cannon And Best Of Three Quest Guide
One of the new weapons that arrived with the next-generation update in Fallout 4 is the Tesla Cannon, a powerful Fusion Cell gun that shocks any enemy unfortunate enough to get in its way. The primary way to get the Tesla Cannon is by completing ...GameSpot - Tech - Tesla -
Sweden should spend more on defense and increase the number of conscripts, lawmakers recommend
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Apple accused by Congo over conflict minerals in iPhones
Lawyers representing DRC allege Apple’s products contain illegally exported minerals, despite tech company’s claims of environmental and social responsibilityFinancial Times - Business - Apple -
Apple accused by Congo over conflict minerals in iPhones
Lawyers representing DRC allege Apple’s products contain illegally exported minerals, despite tech company’s claims of environmental and social responsibilityFinancial Times - World - Apple -
Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain
Congo’s government is questioning Apple about the tech company’s knowledge of “blood minerals” from a conflict zone in the African country that could be smuggled into supply chainsABC News - Tech - Apple -
Biden signs $95bn foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
President says legislation is ‘going to make the world safer’ after months of congressional gridlock threatened support for Kyiv. Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that rushes $95bn in foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, a bipartisan ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
Taiwan’s trade tsar seeks new deals and braces for possible Trump win
John Deng targets India ‘opportunity’ after breakthroughs with US, UK and CanadaFinancial Times - World - Donald Trump -
Potential TikTok ban signed into law
President Biden signed into law a foreign aid bill that also includes a provision that could ban TikTok. ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns the popular social media platform, will have to sell it within a certain period of time in order to ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
TikTok creator on impact of potential ban
Lisa Guerrera is the founder of New York City-based skincare beauty startup Experiment. She joined CBS News to talk about how TikTok has impacted her business and what a nationwide ban would mean for her and other entrepreneurs and content ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
'If pressure is a privilege, England are about to feel very lucky'
England have big decisions to make as they prepare to name their squad for the T20 World Cup, says Stephan Shemilt.BBC News - Top stories -
Can I contribute to a Roth 401(k) if I earn a high salary?
The rules are different for Roth IRA and Roth 401(k) accountsMarketWatch - Business -
Nvidia I Sunday on 60 Minutes
One of only five companies to ever surpass $2 trillion in stock market value, computer chip maker Nvidia ushered in the artificial intelligence revolution with its groundbreaking software and graphics processing unit. Bill Whitaker reports, Sunday.CBS News - Top stories -
On TikTok, Potential Ban of App Leads to Resignation and Frustration
While Congress says the social app is a security threat, critics of the law targeting it say it shows how out of step lawmakers are with young people.The New York Times - Tech -
On TikTok, Potential Ban of App Leads to Resignation and Frustration
While Congress says the social app is a security threat, critics of the law targeting it say it shows how out of step lawmakers are with young people.The New York Times - Top stories -
Premier League to discuss potential salary cap
Premier League clubs are to discuss the potential introduction of a salary cap at their shareholders' meeting on Monday.BBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
DeSantis warns of potential expulsion for student protesters in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is warning college students in his state that they could be expelled if they engage in unsanctioned protests on campuses. “At places like Columbia and Yale, Hamas protesters rule the roost, and the universities are ...The Hill - Politics - Florida -
Oil price could exceed $100 a barrel if Middle East conflict worsens, World Bank warns
Increase in cost of crude could drive inflation up and force central banks to keep interest rates high. • Business live – latest updates. A serious escalation of tensions in the Middle East would push the price of oil above $100 (£80) a barrel and ...The Guardian - World -
Japan’s small EV battery suppliers feel the heat in race for scale
Tokyo urges alliances to stay competitive but companies wary of giving up controlFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Japan feels inflation heat from Fed’s ‘higher for longer’ shift
Yen’s 34-year low against dollar complicates task for BoJ governor Kazuo Ueda a month after ending negative rates eraFinancial Times - Business - Japan -
Japan feels inflation heat from Fed’s ‘higher for longer’ shift
Yen’s 34-year low against dollar complicates task for BoJ governor Kazuo Ueda a month after ending negative rates eraFinancial Times - World - Japan -
How Do We Know What Animals Are Really Feeling?
Animal-welfare science tries to get inside the minds of a huge range of species — in order to help improve their lives.The New York Times - Science -
Biden signs foreign aid bill to provide new funding to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
President Biden called it "a good day for world peace" after signing the bill to provide almost $100 billion in foreign aid, most of it for Ukraine and Israel. The legislation also sets the stage for a potential ban of TikTok. NBC News' Peter ...NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Taiwan's president-elect appoints new foreign, defense ministers as island faces continued threats
Taiwan’s president-elect has appointed new foreign and defense ministers to join his incoming administration as the island faces continuing military threats and diplomatic isolation from ChinaABC News - World -
What does Taiwan get from the foreign aid bill and why is the US economy among the biggest winners?
The sweeping foreign aid package passed by congress has drawn the ire of China, but billions of dollars will actually stay in the US. Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen has praised the US Congress for passing a sweeping foreign aid package this week ...The Guardian - World -
Being Stuck in a Courtroom Is Just What Trump Needed
To win a political campaign, you want to put your candidate in a setting that provides a chance to excel. For Trump, that’s the trial.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
It’s Not Just a Wedding Cake, It’s ‘Edible Haute Couture’
Bastien Blanc-Tailleur, a luxury cake designer based in Paris, creates opulent confections for high-profile clients, including European royalty and American socialites.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
For Maxine Hong Kingston, Age Is Just Time Going By
At 83, the novelist and professor emerita at the University of California, Berkeley, likes to “go into the new.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Ben Stiller: I was blindsided by Zoolander 2 flopping
The actor said he was expecting a much warmer reception for the comedy sequel, but the shock gave him time to rethink his career. Ben Stiller has said that he was “blindsided” by the failure of his 2016 sequel to Zoolander, the much-loved male ...The Guardian - World -
Xavi on Barça stay: I have unfinished business
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández said he has unfinished business after backtracking on his decision to step down at the end of the season.ESPN - Sports -
Slot: I want to coach Liverpool; clubs negotiating
Feyenoord manager Arne Slot said he wanted to become the next coach at Liverpool and that the two clubs "are in negotiations" ahead of his team's Eredivisie match against Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday.ESPN - Sports -
Crisis at Pearl Harbor I Sunday on 60 Minutes
Jet fuel from a Navy facility leaked into the water system, contaminating the drinking water for thousands of military families. Families say they are dealing with ongoing health issues and are suing the government. Sunday.CBS News - Top stories -
Ellen DeGeneres: I got kicked out of showbusiness
DeGeneres returns to the spotlight with a new stand-up show - two years after her talk show ended.BBC News - Top stories -
Mining giant BHP offers to buy rival Anglo American in potential megadeal
Mining giant BHP has offered to buy Anglo American, a long-time rival with a market capitalization of about $35 billion, in a potential megadeal that could reshape the global mining industry.MarketWatch - Business -
Mining Giants Weigh $39 Billion Megadeal
Mining giant BHP has offered to buy longtime rival Anglo American in a deal that could reshape the global industry.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Taylor Swift’s new song resonates with working women — ‘I cry a lot but I am so productive, it's an art’
A lyric from Taylor Swift's "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart," on her new "Tortured Poets Department" album, is resonating with many working women on TikTok.CNBC - Business -
Cristian Măcelaru to become music director of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in 2025-26
Cristian Măcelaru has been hired as music director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra starting in the 2025-26 seasonABC News - Entertainment