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Laughing gas abuse caused student's death - coroner
At the time of Ms Mercer's death possession was not illegal but that changed last November.BBC News - Top stories -
Joker 2 Trailer Prepares Us To Laugh, Cry, And Sing
It's been five long years, but the first trailer for Joker 2 has arrived. Subtitled Folie à Deux (literal translation "madness for two", but medically speaking where two people share a delusion), the upcoming sequel continues the story from 2019's ...GameSpot - Tech -
Berkeley’s first-in-the-nation natural gas ban is dead. But is the battle over?
The city’s pioneering step fell flat after a long fight in court, but campaigners – and leading chefs – say they’re still going electric. Four years ago, Berkeley made history when it became the first city in the US to ban natural gas hookups in ...The Guardian - World -
Markets must stop comparing the UK and the US
Inflation persistence is a greater threat for the former than the latter — and rates cuts are a way offFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
World faces ‘deathly silence’ of nature as wildlife disappears, warn experts
Loss of intensity and diversity of noises in ecosystems reflects an alarming decline in healthy biodiversity, say sound ecologists. Read more: No birdsong, no water in the creek, no beating wings: how a haven for nature fell silent. Sounds of the ...The Guardian - World -
Protesters slam gas group’s use of customers’ money to thwart climate efforts
Gas Leaks Project launches campaign targeting the American Gas Association, which claims nearly all utilities in the US as members. A group of advocates and Democratic senators gathered in Washington DC on Tuesday to decry utilities’ practice of ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Experts divided over implications of prayer ban ruling at London school
Some say more schools may ban organised prayer after court ruling but others say judgment was based on unique circumstances. The ruling on a prayer ban at a top London school has created a “classic English policy muddle” that has divided school ...The Guardian - World -
How to Stop Your Data From Being Used to Train AI
Some companies let you opt out of allowing your content to be used for generative AI. Here’s how to take back (at least a little) control from ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and more.Wired - Tech -
Former NATO leader urges US not to withhold Ukraine aid: Putin 'will not stop'
Former NATO commander James Stavridis urged the Biden administration and lawmakers not to withhold aid from Ukraine in its war with Russia. In an interview with host John Catsimatidis on "The Cats Roundtable," Stavridis said Russian President ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
US opposition to Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline risks losing an entire region to China
On April 22, Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, is scheduled for a state visit to Pakistan — however, Topic No.1 probably won't be Hamas or the Houthis, but a pipeline.The Hill - Politics - China -
Aggressive use of state subsidies risks expensive trade wars, IMF warns
Call for caution amid fears government intervention could lead to costly mistakes and prompt subsidy battle. Aggressive use of industrial policy by the world’s most powerful economies risks becoming an expensive mistake that could trigger a ...The Guardian - World -
David Cameron warns US politicians against ‘appeasement’ of Russia
UK foreign secretary steps up efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but is snubbed by senior RepublicanFinancial Times - World - Russia -
CDC warns measles outbreak threatening US elimination status
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is calling for action to increase U.S. measles immunization amid a rise in cases that could threaten the nation's status as one where the virus is eliminated. The number of measles cases ...The Hill - Politics -
Iranian attack on Israel expected ‘sooner rather than later’, says Joe Biden
President said US are ‘devoted to the defence of Israel’ as he urged Tehran to show restraint . Joe Biden has said he expects an Iranian attack on Israel “sooner rather than later” and issued a last-ditch message to Tehran: “Don’t.”. “We are ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
US report warns foreign adversaries could exploit Baltimore bridge collapse
The collapse rerouted $80 million in maritime cargo and trucking and disruptions at other ports "could have an outsized impact on the flow of goods," the report said.ABC News - Top stories -
Iran warns it will strike again with greater force if Israel or US retaliate
Tehran said it informed regional neighbours of strike several days before firing over 300 drones and missiles at Israel . Middle East crisis – live updatesTehran has warned it will strike again with greater force if Israel or the US retaliate for ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
US deficit poses ‘significant risks’ to global economy, warns IMF
Fund also cites concerns over fiscal ‘imbalances’ in UK, China and ItalyFinancial Times - Business -
Ukraine warns of WW3 ahead of stalled US aid vote
Denys Shmyhal tells the BBC his country desperately needs the US to approve long-stalled security assistance.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
The 5 best turmeric supplements to fight inflammation and oxidative stress in 2024
These are the best turmeric supplements to take advantage of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits of curcumin.CBS Sports - Sports -
One thing stops us from prising teens from their phones: peer pressure | Martha Gill
The rise in mental health problems in young people should force politicians to act. Across the rich world, a problem emerges. Children are spending more time hunched over iPhones working on their personal brands and less time building mud huts in ...The Guardian - World -
Bowen: As Israel debates Iran attack response, can US and allies stop slide into all-out war?
World leaders are scrambling to prevent the Middle East entering a damaging wider conflict.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
The US isn’t just reauthorizing its surveillance laws – it’s vastly expanding them | Caitlin Vogus
A little-known amendment to the reauthorized version of Fisa would enlarge the government’s surveillance powers to a drastic, draconian degree. The US House of Representatives agreed to reauthorize a controversial spying law known as Section 702 ...The Guardian - World -
Harris to warn in Arizona after abortion ruling a second Trump term would mean ‘more bans, more suffering’
Vice President Harris will rally supporters in Arizona on Friday, where outrage is brewing among Democrats over a court ruling that upheld an 1864 law and made performing abortion a felony. Harris will take direct aim at former President Trump in ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
TikTok ban bill put on faster track through US Congress
Move to bundle divest-or-ban measure with foreign aid could compel Senate to act against Chinese-owned appFinancial Times - Business - Tiktok -
Aid ‘still not reaching Gaza’, as top US official warns famine has started
Samantha Power becomes first US official to confirm famine, while aid workers decry continuing lack of help . ‘Man-made starvation’: the obstacles to Gaza aid deliveries – visual guideA promised surge in aid into Gaza that Benjamin Netanyahu ...The Guardian - World -
Iran's diplomats warn US 'must stay away' from Iran-Israel conflict
Iran’s diplomats warned the U.S. “must stay away” from the developing Iran-Israel “conflict” following Tehran’s drone and missiles attack on Saturday. The post by the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations said ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
More civilians die in Ukraine as analysts warn delays in US aid hamper Kyiv's forces
More civilians have died across Ukraine as analysts warn that delays in U.S. aid would see Kyiv struggle to fight off Russian offensivesABC News - World - Ukraine -
Kirby calls idea Iran gave US warning about Israel attack 'ridiculous'
White House national security communications adviser John Kirby on Monday disputed reports that Iranian officials provided the United States advance notice of the timing and targets of its attacks against Israel over the weekend. "This whole ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
China sounds warning after Philippines and US announce most expansive military drills yet
Exercises starting on Monday will be the first to be held outside Philippines’ territorial waters, and come amid a rise in tensions in the South China Sea. Philippine and US forces will carry out their first ever military exercises outside the ...The Guardian - World - China -
Inflation Hits the Gas in March
Despite good news on grocery prices, March was a sticky month for the Consumer Price Index.Inc. - Business - Inflation -
Chemical Plants Must Curb Ethylene Oxide, Chloroprene Emissions Under New EPA Rule
The EPA said the rule, once in effect, will reduce emissions of both chemicals from covered processes and equipment by almost 80%The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Top French court suspends ban on using word ‘steak’ on plant-based foods
Government had issued decree to stop the word – used to describe a burger in France – being used for ‘veggie steaks’. France’s top administrative court has waded back into a battle over the labelling of veggie burgers, suspending a decree banning ...The Guardian - World -
As a US diplomat, I helped circumvent Trump’s Muslim ban – then realised I was part of the problem | Josef Burton
I quit when it sank in that pushing back at my routine embassy job felt less like resistance than complicity. When I began working as a consular officer at the US embassy in Ankara, Turkey, I was at the beginning of what was supposed to be a ...The Guardian - World -
Switzerland's lower house moves to ban use of Nazi and extremist symbols that could stir violence
The lower house of Swiss parliament is following in the footsteps of the Senate, or upper house, and has approved a measure that would ban the use of, public wearing or display of Nazi and racist symbols that could foment extremist hate or violenceABC News - World -
Biden urged Israel to use caution in any response to Iran's unprecedented attack and pressed allies for a united diplomatic front in a bid to stop the hostilities from spiraling into open warfare that could engulf the Middle East and entangle the U.S.
Biden urged Israel to use caution in any response to Iran’s unprecedented attack and pressed allies for a united diplomatic front in a bid to stop the hostilities from spiraling into open warfare that could engulf the Middle East and entangle the ...The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
With Literally Zero Words, Chick-fil-A Just Taught a Masterclass on Getting the Last Laugh
He or she who laughs last, laughs best.Inc. - Business -
Can dementia be funny? How about elder scams? ‘The Conners’ mines difficult aging topics for laughs
You’d be surprised by the laughs you can get from a bungled attempt at credit-card fraud.MarketWatch - Business -
Middle East crisis live: threat of Iranian attack on Israel ‘still viable’, says White House
White House spokesperson says US and Israel in ‘constant communication’ amid threat from Tehran. An assessment conducted by a UN team in Khan Younis after the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the area, has reported “widespread destruction”.. In ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Experts' picks and betting tips for the Masters
Who can win? Who has the best betting value? What props are the most interesting?ESPN - Sports -
The tree of debt must stop growing
Since the era of ultra-low interest rates ended, large-scale government borrowing is looking more and more problematicFinancial Times - Business