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The Supreme Court Takes Up Homelessness
Can cities make it illegal to live on the streets?The New York Times - Top stories -
Microsoft Makes High-Stakes Play in Tech Cold War With Emirati A.I. Deal
Microsoft said it would invest $1.5 billion in G42, an Emirati company with ties to China, as Washington and Beijing maneuver to secure tech influence in the Persian Gulf.The New York Times - Tech - Microsoft -
G7 foreign ministers warn of new sanctions against Iran and urge de-escalation in final communique
G7 foreign ministers warn of new sanctions against Iran and urge de-escalation in final communiqueABC News - World - Iran -
Nevada Supreme Court rulings hand setbacks to gun-right defenders and anti-abortion activists
Nevada's Supreme Court has handed setbacks to gun-right defenders and anti-abortion activists in two new rulingsABC News - Health - Abortion -
Supreme Court takes its deepest plunge into Jan. 6, with possible implications for Trump
The high court will hear arguments over whether Capitol rioters can be convicted of obstructing Congress' business, a law passed in the wake of the '00s-era Enron scandal.Politico - Politics - Donald Trump -
How to Communicate When You and Others Are in Crisis Mode
Never lie during a business crisis.Inc. - Business -
European Markets Follow Asia Lower on Rising Geopolitical Tensions
European markets followed Asia lower after Israel’s attack in Iran, with IG saying investors have been wary of markets since before Easter, due to heightened geopolitical uncertainty.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Meta's newest AI-powered chatbots are impressive — and bizarre
CEO Mark Zuckerberg's newest AI-powered Meta AI agents started venturing into social media this week to engage with real people.CBS News - Top stories -
In Unusual Vote, Democrats Rescue Measure to Allow Vote on Ukraine Bill
A resolution to pave the way for the foreign aid package was on track to die in committee amid Republican opposition when Democrats stepped in to save it.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
One Sister Fled Boko Haram. The Other Was Trapped. Their Lives Will Never Be the Same.
Ten years after the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls became a global phenomenon, most are back home—and Nigeria’s epidemic of abductions is only getting worse.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bowen: Crisis shows how badly Iran and Israel understand each other
After decades of rivalry, the rival Middle East powers have both miscalculated, writes Jeremy Bowen.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
G7 foreign ministers' communique warns of new sanctions on Iran and urges de-escalation
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Meta Is Already Training a More Powerful Successor to Llama 3
The open source Llama 3 AI model released by Meta today is just the start, according to the company’s chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun. He said a new, much larger version is in the works.Wired - Tech -
How No-Code and Low-Code Tech Is Changing Innovation and Design
The arrival of no-code and low-code platforms have tech giants advocating for intuitive technology design.Inc. - Business -
Celebrity Deepfake Porn Cases Will Be Investigated by Meta Oversight Board
Social platforms have struggled to quickly remove deepfake porn depicting celebrities.Wired - Tech -
She Painted a Few Champagne Bottles. Then Came Meta’s Customer Support Hell
A fashion influencer’s struggles to unblock her Instagram account highlight a long-standing problem with Meta’s lackluster customer service. Users and regulators say the company must step up.Wired - Tech -
House speaker won't back change to rule allowing single member to call for ouster
House Rules allow a single member to force a vote on ousting the speaker. Conservatives want to keep it that way.CBS News - Politics -
Microsoft Ups Ante in AI Race With China Through Stake in Abu Dhabi Firm
The $1.5 billion deal between the U.S. tech firm and Abu Dhabi-based G42 signals a pivot for the Gulf state toward WashingtonThe Wall Street Journal - Tech - China -
Meta released Llama 3, the latest edition of the company's publicly available large-language AI model.
Meta released Llama 3, the latest edition of the company’s publicly available large-language AI model.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Mark Zuckerberg is now richer than Elon Musk as Meta launches new AI
Zuckerberg’s total net worth of $178 billion surpassed Musk’s $170 billion as of Friday, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index.MarketWatch - Business - Elon Musk -
With a Fresh Look and Recipes, Manischewitz Courts a New Generation
The 136-year-old company’s products have been staples in American Jewish households for generations. After a major rebranding, the matzo ball soup comes with merch.The New York Times - Business -
A congressional investigation found that Wall Street used billions of dollars of U.S. retirement savings and other investments to buy shares in index funds that included more than five dozen blacklisted Chinese companies.
A congressional investigation found that Wall Street used billions of dollars of U.S. retirement savings and other investments to buy shares in index funds that included more than five dozen blacklisted Chinese companies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
They Bet Against the Dollar. Now They're Paying the Price.
The dollar recently hit a 34-year high against the yen, sending ripples through global markets.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Israel Strikes Iran in Narrow Attack Amid Escalation Fears
Tehran lifts restrictions on Iran’s airspace after canceling flights amid reports of explosions.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Tracking Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia in maps
A visual guide to the warFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
Israel launches retaliatory strikes against Iran
Officials and diplomats indicated attacks were limited and sought to avoid escalationFinancial Times - Business - Iran -
FirstFT: Israel launches attacks against Iran
Also in today’s newsletter, Netflix’s surprise boom, and PwC plans to reverse tax restructuringFinancial Times - World - Iran -
Yen's Gains Against Dollar Could Be Short-Lived
The drop in Treasury yields following Israel’s retaliatory strike against Iran is a key factor in the slight decline in USD/JPY but this trend is unlikely to persist, MUFG said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bryan Kohberger had alibi for night of Idaho student murders, new court filing claims
A new court filing from attorneys representing Bryan Kohberger, the man charged with killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022, alleges that cell phone tower data shows that Kohberger was not at the murder scene on the night of ...CBS News - Top stories -
Reality TV's Chrisleys are appealing their bank fraud and tax evasion convictions in federal court
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have appealed aspects of their convictions on federal charges of bank fraud and tax evasionABC News - Entertainment -
Twisted truths and a fundraising boost: How Trump tried to control his first week in court
On the first day of the trial, Trump's campaign raised $1.6 million in small-dollar donations, a campaign official told NBC News.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
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 -
Unfair labor complaint filed against Notre Dame over athletes
An unfair labor complaint has been filed against the University of Notre Dame for classifying college athletes as “student-athletes.”ABC News - Sports -
Israel's Attack on Iran Appears Fairly Limited, Easing Pressure on Oil Markets
Israel’s missile strikes against Iran overnight seem fairly limited, pointing to a de-escalation of conflict that is expected to diminish the oil market’s geopolitical risk premium in the short term, according to DNB Markets.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Israel carries out limited strike against Iran, source says
Israel launched a limited direct military attack on Iranian soil early Friday morning, a source familiar with the situation told NBC News.CNBC - Business - Israel -
Trump could have helped response to Jan. 6 riot — but didn’t — per new testimony
Two senior leaders of the D.C. guard at the time of the Capitol attack painted a picture of the boost that never came, according to transcripts reviewed by POLITICO.Politico - Politics - Donald Trump -
Richard Engel: Israeli attack against Iran appears limited
NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports from Jerusalem on Israel carrying out a strike against Iran.NBC News - Top stories - Israel