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Russia Jails Scientist Who Developed Hypersonic Technologies After Treason Conviction
Alexander Kuranov, 76, who was tried in secret, will serve time in a maximum-security prison and was fined 100,000 rubles, around $1,000.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Ex-USC coach Tony Bland reportedly returns to college basketball with Washington after bribery conviction
Bland pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery in 2019.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Top three stripped of medals in Beijing half marathon
The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon are stripped of their medals after an investigation into the controversial result.BBC News - Top stories -
U.S. dollar — and its No. 1 status — could become a casualty of economic war
A less-respected U.S. dollar will have major implications for world trade and American consumers.MarketWatch - Business -
National Academy Asks Court to Strip Sackler Name From Endowment
Millions in Sackler donations sat dormant, rising in value as the opioid epidemic raged and as other institutions distanced themselves from the makers of a notorious painkiller.The New York Times - Health -
Baltic parliament leaders issue support for Johnson ahead of high-stakes Ukraine vote
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is receiving support from his Baltic counterparts for moving toward a vote to provide more U.S. assistance to Ukraine, following months of intense diplomacy by European officials pleading for continued American ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
The Nasdaq fell 5.5% for the week, its worst such performance since 2022, while the S&P 500 dropped 3.1% and the Dow eked out a tiny gain. Oil prices climbed to $91 a barrel Friday after Israel's strike against Iran before retreating, closing up 0.2%.
The Nasdaq fell 5.5% for the week, its worst such performance since 2022, while the S&P 500 dropped 3.1% and the Dow eked out a tiny gain. Oil prices climbed to $91 a barrel Friday after Israel’s strike against Iran before retreating, closing up ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Voting begins in India's elections
Voting has begun Friday in the world's largest political contest, with millions heading to the polls in India's six-week election. The vote is being viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is seeking a third term in office. ...CBS News - Top stories - India -
Maine farmer convicted in infamous murder case seeks new trial
Dennis Dechaine is serving a life sentence for the murder and sexual assault of Sarah Cherry, who disappeared while babysitting in 1988.CBS News - Top stories -
A convicted rapist is charged with murder in the killing of a Connecticut visiting nurse
A convicted rapist has been charged with murder and attempted sexual assault in the killing of a visiting nurse at a Connecticut halfway house for sex offenders in OctoberABC News - Health -
Americans split on whether Trump will, should be convicted in hush money case: Poll
Americans are split on whether former President Trump will be convicted in his New York hush money case, according to a poll released Friday. The Economist/YouGov poll found that 24 percent of Americans think the former president is going to be ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Former Jan. 6 panel chair seeks to strip Secret Service protection from felons
The former chair of the now-disbanded Jan. 6 committee introduced a bill Friday that would strip Secret Service protection of any former executive convicted of a felony — an effort to avoid the complications of incarcerating former President Trump ...The Hill - Politics -
A Russian physicist who worked to develop Moscow's hypersonic weapons capabilities was convicted of treason and sentenced to seven years in prison.
A Russian physicist who worked to develop Moscow’s hypersonic weapons capabilities was convicted of treason and sentenced to seven years in prison.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Children of reality TV's Chrisleys hope court hearing is step toward bringing convicted parents home
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have appealed aspects of their convictions on federal charges of bank fraud and tax evasionABC News - Entertainment -
S&P Cuts Israel's Credit Ratings on Geopolitical Concerns
S&P Global Ratings lowered its long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Israel to A-plus from AA-minus, citing geopolitical risks.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
S&P Cuts Israel Rating on Heightened Geopolitical Risk
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China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness, S&P says
China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness and is more of a strategy to buy time for industrial and consumption policies, S&P Global Ratings said.CNBC - Business - China -
Israel downgraded by S&P Global just ahead of retaliatory attack on Iran
S&P dropped Israel’s sovereign credit rating by one notch to A+ from AA-, with the outlook negative, hours before signs of fresh tensions between that country and Iran.MarketWatch - Business - Iran -
R.F.K. Jr.’s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to Drop Presidential Bid
Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Murphy fires back at Trump Jr. on Mayorkas vote: 'Republicans are full of s‑‑‑'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) fired back at Donald Trump Jr. on Friday for calling out three Senate Democrats who voted to end the impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. “Your Friday morning reminder that ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
World’s biggest election kicks off as India votes
Millions of Indians cast ballots in the first round of a general election that ends in June.BBC News - Top stories - India -
India’s 2024 Multiphase Election: What to Know
India’s general elections will determine the political direction of the world’s most populous nation for the next five years.The New York Times - Top stories - India -
What to know as India's 2024 election gets underway
Voting has begun in India's national election, the world's biggest exercise in democracy, but there's concern that democratic values are being eroded.CBS News - World -
India election: How to organise the biggest vote in history
Nearly one billion people will go to the pollsBBC News - Top stories - India -
Why India’s Opposition Can’t Get It Together
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party got less than 40% of the vote in the last election. But his fractured and dysfunctional rivals have struggled to capitalize on that.The New York Times - World -
These are the 14 lawmakers who voted against condemning Iran's attack on Israel
An overwhelming majority of the House voted Thursday on a resolution to condemn Iran’s recent attack on Israel. However, 14 members voted against the resolution: 13 Democrats and one Republican. The group of Democrats includes "squad" members ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Lawmakers want to make China pay its trillion-dollar debt to Americans
When the People's Republic of China won recognition as China's rightful government, it also inherited its predecessor government's debtsThe Hill - Politics - China -
GOP lawmaker blames 'Gaetz and 7 useful idiots' for House turmoil
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) blamed Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and “seven useful idiots” for turmoil in the House, saying Thursday their success in ousting former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) last fall is a direct cause of today's problems for ...The Hill - Politics -
UK lawmakers back landmark bill to gradually phase out smoking for good
A plan by Britain’s government to introduce a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ever smoking has cleared its first hurdle in Parliament despite vocal opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative PartyABC News - Health - United Kingdom -
Black Caucus members look to replace Detroit lawmaker with new Black member
Leaders within the Congressional Black Caucus threw their support behind Democratic candidate Adam Hollier on Friday in Detroit's primary election in the hopes of ousting Democratic incumbent Shri Thanedar. CBC chair Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) ...The Hill - Politics -
Voting begins in India’s election with Modi widely expected to win third term
First phase in world’s largest democratic exercise begins, with 969 million people eligible to vote over six-week period. Voting has begun in India’s mammoth general election, as Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata party hopes to increase its ...The Guardian - World -
Modi Bids for 3rd Term in World’s Biggest Election in India
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India seeks UK carbon tax exemption in free trade deal talks
Exclusive: India seeking to use approach of UK election as bargaining chip and any exemption would be controversial. India is demanding an exemption from the UK’s planned carbon tax as part of negotiations aiming to finalise a free trade deal ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
India's mammoth elections kick off as Modi seeks third term in power
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India’s six-week election opens as Modi seeks third term
PM’s Bharatiya Janata party targets increased majority to tighten grip over politics and societyFinancial Times - World - India -
Modi’s Power Keeps Growing, and India Looks Sure to Give Him More
Few doubt the popular prime minister will win a third term in voting that starts Friday. His strong hand is just what many Indians seem to want.The New York Times - World - India -
Extinct snake that measured 50 feet long discovered in India
The Vasuki indicus specimen dates back 47 million years and is more than double the average size of similar snakes, like pythons.CBS News - World - India -
RFK Jr.'s sister dismisses his candidacy: 'Let's talk about reality'
Kerry Kennedy is brushing off her brother, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s, independent presidential bid, arguing it is clear only President Biden or former President Trump will be able to secure the Oval Office in November. Kennedy was speaking with CNN ...The Hill - Politics -
U.S. measles cases reach 125 this year, topping 2022's large outbreaks
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.CBS News - Top stories -
Oil market shrugs off Israeli strikes on Iran
Brent spikes above $90 before dropping close to three-week low as Tehran plays down attacksFinancial Times - Business - Israel