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Hamas official says group would lay down its arms if an independent Palestinian state is established
A top Hamas political official has told The Associated Press the Islamic militant group is willing to agree to a five-year truce with Israel and that it will lay down its weapons and convert into a political party if an independent Palestinian ...ABC News - World -
Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow, Polish foreign minister says, but NATO must increase its defenses
Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow, Polish foreign minister says, but NATO must increase its defensesABC News - World - Russia -
Amazon said it would let companies use their own generative artificial-intelligence models inside its AI app development platform.
Amazon said it would let companies use their own generative artificial-intelligence models inside its AI app development platform.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Oracle's Jump to Nashville Surprises Austin
The software giant said it is making the leap to get closer to the healthcare industry.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Tennessee -
The Supreme Court struggled with the consequences of its 2022 decision ending the nationwide right to abortion in a case pitting the health of women suffering medical emergencies against a state law that bans the procedure.
The Supreme Court struggled with the consequences of its 2022 decision ending the nationwide right to abortion in a case pitting the health of women suffering medical emergencies against a state law that bans the procedure.The Wall Street Journal - World -
TikTok reward-to-watch feature suspended after EU threats to block it
Service suspended in France and Spain amid safety and addiction concerns among children, in first use of new digital laws. A TikTok service offering rewards such as gift vouchers for watching videos has been suspended by the company shortly after ...The Guardian - World - Tiktok -
Business groups sue FTC over noncompete ban
Presented by BP — {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY view The Big Story Business groups sue to block FTC's noncompete ban The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) decision to ban noncompete agreements is being met with ...The Hill - Politics -
Violence forces venue change for Haiti council swearing in
Gangs have taken advantage of an almost complete power vacuum to expand their control in the country.BBC News - Top stories -
Ariel Henry Resigns as Prime Minister as Haiti Installs Ruling Council
With that body in place, Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned and the new leaders turned to the task of establishing order in a gang-ridden country.The New York Times - World -
Ariel Henry Resigns as Prime Minister as Haiti Installs Ruling Council
With that body in place, Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned and the new leaders turned to the task of establishing order in a gang-ridden country.The New York Times - Top stories -
Chris King, rapper and Justin Bieber associate, shot dead in Nashville at 32
Police in Nashville, Tennessee, are investigating a shooting that killed rapper Chris King and injured another man on April 20.NBC News - Top stories -
Oracle's Larry Ellison says planned Nashville campus will be company's 'world headquarters'
Oracle Corp. Chairman Larry Ellison says the business software giant’s planned campus in Nashville, Tennessee, will serve as its world headquarters and place it in a city that's a center of the health care industryABC News - Tech -
Why is Oracle moving to Nashville? Because this one industry is thriving there.
The town known as Music City is striking a chord as a tech hub, and Oracle Corp. is about to join the chorus.MarketWatch - Business -
Israel Prepares Gradual Rafah Offensive
Responding to U.S. and international pressure, Israel is scrapping plans for an all-out assault in favor of an approach that seeks to limit civilian casualties.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Bank of Canada Officials Split on How Soon Rate Cuts Could Start, Minutes Say
Senior Bank of Canada officials were divided on how soon the central bank could start cutting interest rates, although they agreed cuts should proceed gradually given the risk of inflation reaccelerating, according to a summary of deliberations ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Boeing Burns Through $4 Billion of Cash and Scales Back 737 MAX Production
The aircraft maker has cut production to fix quality problems after door-panel blowout.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Some Anti-Israel Protesters Are Paid
Rockefeller and Soros grants are subsidizing those who disrupt college campuses.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Ecuador's Former Comptroller General Convicted in Case Tied to Odebrecht
Carlos Ramon Polit Faggioni was convicted in Miami of accepting more than $10 million in bribes from the Brazilian construction company.The Wall Street Journal - World -
It's One of the Last Pristine Coral Reefs on Earth. Should We Be Visiting It?
The Raja Ampat archipelago of Indonesia looms large in the imaginations of underwater adventurers. But by visiting its relatively untouched reefs are we protecting them—or threatening them?The Wall Street Journal - World -
IBM to Buy HashiCorp in $6.4 Billion Deal
IBM will pay $35 a share for the cloud-software company in cash, giving the company access to HashiCorp’s roster of some 4,400 clients.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Survey finds that 60 firms are responsible for half of world’s plastic pollution
Study confirms Philip Morris International, Danone, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola are worst offenders. Fewer than 60 multinationals are responsible for more than half of the world’s plastic pollution, with five responsible for a quarter of that, ...The Guardian - World -
Israel’s Claim of Killing ‘Half’ of Hezbollah Commanders in Lebanon Draws Skepticism
The assertion is just “psychological warfare,” says one Lebanese expert on the militant group.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Israel’s Claim of Killing ‘Half’ of Hezbollah Commanders in Lebanon Draws Skepticism
The assertion is just “psychological warfare,” says one Lebanese expert on the militant group.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Jeff Bezos isn't a fan of 'time blocking'—here's what he does instead to boost his productivity
Jeff Bezos doesn't time block or stick to a strict schedule to be successful and productive. Instead, he allots however much time he needs for mind wandering.CNBC - Business -
Japan town to block Mount Fuji view after tourists overcrowd popular photo spot
Fujikawaguchiko town official says choice to erect a huge barrier is ‘regrettable’ and last resort. A huge barrier to block Mount Fuji from view will be installed in a popular photo spot by Japanese authorities exasperated by crowds of badly ...The Guardian - World -
10,000 council staff stuck on sick leave, say Lib Dems
NHS waiting lists must be urgently reduced so people can get back to work, the party argues.BBC News - Top stories -
A transitional council is installed in Haiti, and an interim prime minister is appointed for the embattled country
A transitional council is installed in Haiti, and an interim prime minister is appointed for the embattled countryABC News - World -
New Haitian Transition Council Takes Office, but Long Road Awaits
Former Prime Minister Ariel Henry formally resigned after a nearly three-year rule marked by escalating violence.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Meet the members of a transitional council tasked with choosing new leaders for beleaguered Haiti
A transitional council tasked with bringing political stability to Haiti has been installed in the capital of Haiti, a nation marred by gang violence and soaring hunger and povertyABC News - World -
Potential TikTok ban signed into law
President Biden signed into law a foreign aid bill that also includes a provision that could ban TikTok. ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns the popular social media platform, will have to sell it within a certain period of time in order to ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
A reformed stock market would unleash Britain’s growth
Keeping growth companies onshore would boost the FTSE and the UK economyFinancial Times - World -
Would you pay a tourist fee to enter Venice?
From Thursday visitors making a trip to the famous city at peak times will be charged a trial entrance fee.BBC News - Top stories -
Will the Supreme Court rule that Donald Trump is above the law?
Also in today’s newsletter, as traders build up bets of another rate increase we consider what it means for BidenFinancial Times - World - Donald Trump -
For Justice Alito, Presidents Stand Above the Law
He appears willing to allow Trump and future presidents to escape criminal prosecution for their acts.The New York Times - Top stories -
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, business groups sue FTC over ban on noncompete clauses
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has long threatened to sue the FTC over the noncompete ban.CNBC - Business -
New book chronicles half-century of Asian American life, through the lens of one photographer
When Corky Lee was a high school junior in New York City in the 1960s, he wondered why Asian Americans were missing from history class narratives about who had built America and who could be considered American.NBC News - Top stories -
Ex-minor league umpire sues MLB, says he was harassed by female ump, fired for being bisexual man
A fired minor league umpire sued Major League Baseball on Wednesday, claiming he was sexually harassed by a female umpire and discriminated against because he is male and bisexualABC News - Sports -
Sue Bird joins Seattle Storm ownership group after 21 years of starring for them
Sue Bird won four championships and made the playoffs 18 times with the Storm.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Tupac's estate threatens to sue Drake over diss track using what appears to be late rapper's AI-generated voice
Tupac Shakur’s estate is threatening to sue Drake over his recent Kendrick Lamar diss track, calling what appears to be the use of an artificial intelligence-generated version of the late rapper’s voice a “blatant abuse” of his legacy.NBC News - Top stories -
TikTok has promised to sue over the potential US ban. What's the legal outlook?
Legislation forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell the video-sharing platform or face a ban in the U.S. has received President Joe Biden’s official signoffABC News - Tech - Tiktok