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Private Division announces Tales of the Shire for later this year
Private Division and Weta Workshop announced that they're launching Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game in the second half of 2024.VentureBeat - Tech -
Columbine 25 years later: Remembering the 13 lives lost
It has now been 25 years since 12 students and one teacher were shot and killed at Columbine High School in Jefferson County.The Hill - Politics -
Amazon ends drone program in California, plans to start deliveries in Arizona later this year
Amazon has been slow to expand Prime Air program since founder Jeff Bezos first sketched out his vision for drone deliveries in 2013.CNBC - Business - California -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
‘Pay Later’ Lenders Have an Issue With Credit Bureaus
Firms like Experian and TransUnion say it is time for “buy now, pay later” loans to appear on consumer credit reports. The lenders aren’t ready to sign on.The New York Times - Business -
Pete Carroll visits University of Washington practice
Previously, it was Bill Belichick.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
The House Votes for a 'Strong America'
Large bipartisan majorities vote for more U.S. weapons and aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Gaza death toll passes 34,000 as Israel and Iran missile strikes grab global attention
Grim milestone comes as G7 leaders urge Netanyahu not to press ahead with Rafah invasion. The death toll from Israel’s war on Gaza climbed to more than 34,000 on Saturday, with the majority of victims women and children, including at least six ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
When does 'old age' begin? Public perception may be skewing later
How old is old? The answer to that question appears to be changing, according to a new study. And the older people get, the later they think old age begins.NBC News - Top stories -
4/20: CBS Weekend News
House passes $95 billion package to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan; Florida village takes unique approach to dealing with its pesky peacock populationCBS News - Top stories -
4/20: CBS Weekend News
House passes $95 billion package to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan; Florida village takes unique approach to dealing with its pesky peacock populationCBS News - World -
As Washington Keeps China at Arm's Length, California Offers a Giant Panda Hug
In a contentious election year, most U.S. politicians are distancing themselves from China. But California’s are embracing it, including through panda diplomacy.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Did the Washington Post Tell a True Story About Trump?
Subsidy-seekers beware.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
TikTok fortune of billionaire Republican donor Jeff Yass threatened by Washington
Investor’s Susquehanna International Group owns estimated $40bn stake in parent company ByteDance as app faces potential banFinancial Times - Business - Tiktok -
TikTok fortune of billionaire Republican donor Jeff Yass threatened by Washington
Investor’s Susquehanna International Group owns estimated $40bn stake in parent company ByteDance as app faces potential banFinancial Times - Business - Tiktok -
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 -
Kurdish separatists and water issues loom large in long-awaited Erdogan visit to Iraq
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to make his first official visit to Iraq in more than a decadeABC News - 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 -
This Year in Jerusalem
My wife and I came from Pittsburgh to observe Passover in a country at war.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How One Corporation Is Cashing In on America’s Drought
In an unprecedented deal, a private company purchased land in a tiny Arizona town—and sold its water rights to a suburb 200 miles away. Local residents fear the agreement has “opened Pandora’s box.”Wired - Tech -
Here’s a Clever Way to Uncover America’s Voting Deserts
Mathematicians are using topological abstractions to find places poorly served by polling stations.Wired - Tech -
Evangelical America Is More Divided Than You Think
Evangelicals, fundamentalists and Pentecostals are taking the church in very different directions.The New York Times - Top stories -
Michael Abramowitz Named New Director of Voice of America
Michael Abramowitz, a former Washington Post journalist who is currently the president of the nonprofit Freedom House, is expected to start in the role this summer.The New York Times - Business -
April 20, 2024 - News on the Middle East conflicts
The Israeli military is carrying out what appears to be one of its largest operations in the West Bank since October 7, while broader tensions simmer in the Middle East following strikes between Iran and Israel. Follow for live updates.CNN - Top stories -
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
AP Global Top 20 Pollstar Week of 04/22/24ABC News - Entertainment -
Earth Day 2024: A Look at 3 Places Adapting Quickly to Fight Climate Change
Paris is becoming a city of bikes. Across China, people are snapping up $5,000 electric cars. On Earth Day, a look at a few bright spots for emission reductions.The New York Times - World - Climate -
‘Most paintings should have been burnt’: Augustus John’s granddaughter attacks artist’s later works
Celebrated painter ‘went down the drain from the 1930s’, claims Rebecca John in a new interview. The granddaughter of Augustus John, Britain’s most famous and successful artist of the early 20th century, has delivered a damning critique of his ...The Guardian - World -
Red Bull Formula 1 team turns Washington's iconic Pennsylvania Ave into a race track
Thousands of fans lined up along Pennsylvania Avenue on Saturday for the thrill of watching a Formula 1 race-winner blast down the iconic street in a championship-winning car.NBC News - Top stories -
Washington Spirit's hot start continues with win over struggling NJ/NY Gotham FC: Rookie Croix Bethune shines
Spirit extend their home win streak to three gamesCBS Sports - Sports -
NWSL Power Rankings: Washington Spirit look sharp with young talent; Houston Dash hit rock bottom
North Carolina Courage hang on to the top spot despite a loss, but there's major shake-ups behind themCBS Sports - Sports -
Bill Barr: Real threat to America is from 'far left,' not Trump
Former Attorney General Bill Barr said the real threat in the United States is coming from the “far left” and not from former President Trump. Barr was discussing the potential difficulties a second Trump administration might have with getting ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
‘Catfish,’ the TV Show That Predicted America’s Disorienting Digital Future
For 12 years, the MTV reality series “Catfish” has traveled the U.S., presenting hundreds of intimate snapshots of what can go wrong when the heart mixes with technology.The New York Times - Tech