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Jasmine Crockett backs claim calling Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘racist’
The Texas Democrat found herself at odds with the Georgia Republican during a House hearing.Politico - Politics -
Free Pokemon Available For Scarlet And Violet For A Limited Time
The Pokemon Company is giving away another freebie for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. For a limited time, players can claim a free Quaxly in their game via Mystery Gift.. This particular Quaxly is based on the one owned by Dot, one of the main ...GameSpot - Tech -
Gaza humanitarian aid pier completed, Hezbollah targets base in Israeli territory
A floating pier for the delivery of desperately needed humanitarian aid has been completed off the shore of Gaza, the U.S. military says. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on that and the threats Israel has been facing ...CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
New Dutch coalition aims to reintroduce 80mph limit in cull of climate goals
Government, including far-right leader Geert Wilders, announces it will abandon key green policies in strategy. The Netherlands’ new right-wing coalition government aims to reintroduce daytime speeds of 80mph on motorways as part of a number of ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
At ICJ Hearing, Israel Defends Rafah Operation as ‘Limited and Localized’
Lawyers for Israel argued that the International Court of Justice should not grant a South African request to order an immediate halt to the ground assault in Rafah.The New York Times - World - Israel -
John Fetterman says it's ‘absurd’ to say he's a bully
Sen. John Fetterman said he was only responding to the chaos when he tweeted that a House panel had gone off the rails.Politico - Politics -
House Republicans pick funding totals, undercutting debt limit deal
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Ryanair chief says recessionary feeling in Europe is limiting fares
Ryanair’s chief executive blamed what he called a “recessionary feel around Europe” for the airline’s inability to increase prices very much.MarketWatch - Business -
Ocasio-Cortez Backs N.Y. Bill Limiting Donations to Israeli Settlements
Under the bill, New York nonprofits that provide financial support to Israel’s military or settlements could be sued for at least $1 million and lose their tax-exempt status.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
The power — and limit — of abortion for Democrats in 2024: From the Politics Desk
Abortion remains a powerful force for Democrats in the 2024 election. But it also has limits — at least in the context of the showdown between Biden and Trump.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Climbing limits are being set on Mount Fuji to fight crowds and littering
Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails on Japan's iconic Mount Fuji will have to book a slot and pay a fee soonABC News - World -
Trump-linked dark-money group spent $90m on racist and transphobic ads in 2022, records show
Revealed: Citizens for Sanity was one of top political spenders last election cycle and is back for 2024 with more extreme messaging. Sign up for The Stakes, our free US elections newsletterA dark money group with ties to Trump’s inner circle ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Johnson condemns lawmaker fighting at hearing: ‘Not a good look’
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) condemned the tone of a raucous Thursday night House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing saying members need to show decorum. “It's not a good look for Congress,” Johnson told reporters as they asked about a ...The Hill - Politics -
‘Oversight After Dark’: Lawmakers Hurl Insults at Session
In an after-hours session on Capitol Hill, insults by the right-wing Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene led to a raucous exchange with Democrats, featuring insults about personal appearance, intellect and more.The New York Times - Top stories -
Greene fracas at hearing leaves lawmakers shaking their heads
A Thursday night hearing’s descent into chaos earned rebuke from both sides of the aisle after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) attacked another member’s physical appearance, a barb Democrats said had racial undertones. House Oversight and ...The Hill - Politics -
Leading Republican Lawmaker Chastises Biden in Israel's Parliament
Elise Stefanik, a potential vice-presidential candidate, called for unconditional U.S. support for Israel in its war in Gaza.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Republican lawmakers blast ICC over Netanyahu warrant
Some progressives in Congress applauded the court’s announcement it was seeking an arrest warrant for the Israeli leader.Politico - Politics - Israel -
France Bans TikTok in Island Territory After Pro-Independence Protests Turn Violent
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Violence rages in New Caledonia as France rushes emergency reinforcements to its Pacific territory
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French president's office says government to consider imposing state of emergency in Pacific territory of New Caledonia
French president's office says government to consider imposing state of emergency in Pacific territory of New CaledoniaABC News - World -
France is rushing reinforcements to its Indo-Pacific territory of New Caledonia after days of riots.
France is rushing reinforcements to its Indo-Pacific territory of New Caledonia after days of riots.The Wall Street Journal - World -
New Caledonia riots: parts of territory ‘out of state control’, French representative says
Days of unrest in the French Pacific territory – sparked by a plan to change voting rules – have left five dead. Tensions remained high in Nouméa, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s ...The Guardian - World -
Save Over $60 On 12 Months Of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate With Target's Limited-Time Deal
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is on sale for its best price of the year. Three-month subscription codes are available for $35 at Target (down from $50), while one-month codes are discounted to $11.89. You can also snag the same three-month deal at Stack ...GameSpot - Tech -
Who made a case for the Olympic team?
Simone Biles won the 2024 U.S. Classic easily, and looks to be a lock for this summer's Olympic team. But who will join her? We make way-too-early predictions.ESPN - Sports -
The case for having more fun at work
There are serious reasons for having a laugh on the jobFinancial Times - Business -
Swalwell slams GOP lawmakers for going to see Trump trial
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) went after his GOP colleagues who traveled to New York City to appear at former President Trump’s criminal trial this week. The California Democrat specifically took it to his colleagues who skipped a hearing Thursday ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Voters want to tax outrageous CEO pay. Are lawmakers listening?
A new poll reinforces my informal findings: Americans across the political spectrum are fed up with overpaid CEOs — and want something done about it.The Hill - Politics -
Lawmakers Fear a Wave of Election Threats Tied to the Rise of Generative AI
Some small businesses are stepping up to help protect ballot boxes and preserve faith in the electoral process.Inc. - Business -
Taiwan lawmakers exchange blows in bitter dispute over parliament reforms
Lawmakers in Taiwan shoved, tackled and hit each other in a bitter dispute about parliamentary reforms, days before President-elect Lai Ching-te takes office/NBC News - Top stories - Taiwan -
Lawmakers Make End Run Around Speaker Johnson on Disaster Bill
A successful bipartisan effort to force a vote on disaster relief is just the latest example of how procedural norms have been upended in the House.The New York Times - Top stories -
How top aides are addressing fears they have for safety of lawmakers, staff
Top Capitol Hill aides have met about how to handle threats of violence and the toxic atmosphere of the political moment.CBS News - Politics -
New York lawmakers push to block hedge funds’ sovereign bond litigation
Bill seeks to stop ‘vulture fund’ investors from winning high payouts through the state’s courtsFinancial Times - Business - New York -
Cardi B on Biden: 'People got betrayed'
She voted for him in 2020, but Cardi B says she's experienced "layers and layers of disappointment" since Joe Biden became president. "I feel like people got betrayed," the "WAP" rapper said in an interview with Rolling Stone published Thursday. ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
The Facebook Group Reuniting People With Their Stolen Cars
Pervasive auto theft in Portland is running up against the power of social media.The Wall Street Journal - World - Facebook -
Tunisia says 23 people missing in Mediterranean sea
The national guard says it has informed the navy and search and rescue operations are under way.BBC News - Top stories -
Hamas hostages: Stories of the people taken from Israel
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Two people in hospital following parasite outbreak
Two people have been taken to hospital following a parasite outbreak in Devon, the government says.BBC News - Top stories -
Helping the Iranian People After Ebrahim Raisi's Death
A reminder that the U.S. could do more to assist the internal opposition.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Gaza offensive
It says Israel must be forced to stop its operation in Rafah, in a fresh bid to the UN's top court.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Gaza offensive
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