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How the US could compete with China in Latin America
A draft bill before Congress offers a constructive alternative to finger-wagging and lecturingFinancial Times - World - China -
The migrant highway that could sway the US election
The Darién Gap has become a key migration route for people heading towards the USFinancial Times - Business -
Macron says Olympic opening ceremony could be moved if security risk is too high
French President Emmanuel Macron says the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics planned on the River Seine could be shifted instead to the Stade de France if the security threat is deemed too highABC News - Sports -
New types of mosquito bed nets could cut malaria risk by up to half, trial finds
Adding another insecticide to the protective netting has proved effective in fight against the disease that killed 600,000 in 2022. Two new types of mosquito bed nets have been found to reduce cases of malaria by up to a half, raising hopes of ...The Guardian - World -
Global Stockpile of Cholera Vaccine Is Gone as Outbreaks Spread
One company is going to great lengths to build it up, but it will be years before it returns to the minimum level.The New York Times - Health -
SPDR Gold Rises as Prices Near $2,400 an Ounce
Gold futures added more than 1% as the precious metal settled just shy of $2400 an ounce.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sundance Film Festival could leave its longtime Park City home in 2027. It would be the end of an era
Though the festival is not definitely leaving Park City, Utah, after 2026, it has begun the process of exploring other host cities.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
21-year-old skier dies in 'high-risk' stunt trying to jump over US highway
A 21-year-old man has died while attempting to perform a “high-risk skiing stunt” trying to jump the width of a U.S. highway in Colorado, authorities say.ABC News - Top stories -
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 -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy says west must do more after 14 killed in Russian strike on Chernihiv
President says attack would not have happened ‘if Ukraine had received sufficient air defence equipment’. Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Polish president Andrzej Duda on Wednesday in New York, ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Lagarde says US plan to raise debt against Russian assets carries legal risk
Comments from European Central Bank chief point to transatlantic rift over use of seized fundsFinancial Times - World - Russia -
With US cities struggling, San Francisco has actually become a shining model of recovery
San Francisco is showing other cities how to recover: First the politics need to change, then the policies change, then you start to see progress on the ground.The Hill - Politics -
‘We need more shade’: US’s hottest city turns to trees to cool those most in need
Phoenix broke several heat records last year. Now Grant Park, which has inequitable tree cover, is seeing a tree-planting drive that promises some respite from 100F temperatures. It was a relatively cool spring day in Phoenix, Arizona, as a ...The Guardian - World -
Harris agrees with interviewer that 2024 could be last US democratic election
Vice President Harris this week agreed with an interviewer who said the 2024 election could be the last democratic election in the United States. Harris was discussing former President Trump’s comments about being a dictator only on day one of a ...The Hill - Politics -
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 -
Tucker, Altuve combine for 5 RBIs as Astros use big 7th inning to down Rangers, 9-2
Kyle Tucker doubled twice and had three RBIs and Jose Altuve added three hits and drove in two runs as the Houston Astros used a seven-run seventh inning to break a tie and coast to a 9-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on SaturdayABC News - Sports - MLB -
Booms and sirens in Israel after Iran launches over 200 missiles and drones in unprecedented attack
Booms and air raid sirens have sounded across Israel after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushes the Middle East closer to a regionwide warABC News - World - Iran -
US and UK forces help shoot down Iranian drones over Jordan, Syria and Iraq
US defence official says action is part of ‘ironclad commitment to Israel’s security’, with UK’s Royal Air Force also involved in regional operations . Iran launches attack against Israel – liveFull report: Israel under fire as Iran launches ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Iran attack 'will be met with response', Israel's army chief says
Israel considers its response to Saturday's attack, in which Iran launched more than 300 missiles and drones.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Severe weather outbreak with tornadoes, large hail and flooding possible across the South
Following Monday's spectacular eclipse, severe thunderstorms broke out across Texas shortly after the totality ended.NBC News - Top stories -
Bird flu: Scientists watching migratory birds, seals amid outbreak
Scientists are watching migratory birds, cattle and marine mammals across the Americas amid an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian flu (HPAI) that has infected at least one person. Last week, a dairy worker in Texas contracted H5N1, a bird flu ...The Hill - Politics -
Counterfeit and misused Botox blamed in 9-state botulism outbreak
19 people have been stricken — including nine who have been hospitalized — after getting fake or mishandled injections in homes and spas, feds warn.CBS News - Top stories -
NFL Draft primer: 49ers have one of league's best rosters but could use additions in the trenches
What does San Francisco need in this month's NFL Draft? How many picks do they have? We break it down right here.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
New UK laser weapon could be used against Russian drones in Ukraine, British defense secretary says
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Trump used to scold felons who wanted to vote. Now he could be in the same spot | Sidney Blumenthal
If criminally convicted in New York, Trump will face legal humiliations of the sort he loves when applied to other people. The People of the State of New York v Donald J Trump will conclude, according to long-established court procedure. The ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump