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Dragon Ball theme park to be built in Saudi Arabia
The announcement was met with mixed reactions from fans of the famed anime.BBC News - Top stories -
Saudi Arabia Plans $40 Billion Push Into Artificial Intelligence
The Middle Eastern country is creating a gigantic fund to invest in A.I. technology, potentially becoming the largest player in the hot market.The New York Times - Tech -
Saudi Arabia, Lagging on Women’s Rights, Is to Lead U.N. Women’s Forum
Saudi Arabia will chair a United Nations commission on women, bringing condemnation from human rights groups, which said the kingdom still has an “abysmal” record on women’s rights.The New York Times - World -
Ten years to go: key questions facing Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup
Fifa and the presumptive hosts face significant challenges over human rights, worker protections and the scale of construction. Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. We know this, despite the fact that Fifa’s bidding process does not finish ...The Guardian - World - World Cup -
A 'Dragon Ball' theme park is Saudi Arabia's latest attempt to become the world's playground. Some fans aren't happy.
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UN picks Saudi Arabia to lead women’s rights forum despite ‘abysmal’ record
Kingdom chosen to chair Commission on Status of Women after unopposed bid, to dismay of human rights groups. Saudi Arabia has been chosen as the chair of the UN commission that is supposed to promote gender equality and empower women around the ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
UFC Saudi Arabia fight card: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker set as main event for debut in country
UFC announced four more fights for the event set to take place in JuneCBS Sports - Sports - UFC -
At CERAWeek, Saudi Aramco C.E.O. Says Energy Transition ‘Visibly Failing’
The comments by a Saudi executive raised questions regarding whose predictions about the future of oil and gas are more likely to be true.The New York Times - Science -
Baltimore mayor says critics 'don't have the courage to say the N-word'
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott (D) has accused his critics of racism after many labeled him the “DEI mayor” following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this week. The collapse occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning after ...The Hill - Politics -
As Americans Flee Haiti, 2-Year-Old Is Separated from His Parents
The boy had been dropped off with relatives nearly three weeks ago and was airlifted back to his Florida home. He is part of a growing number of Americans trying to flee Haiti.The New York Times - World -
Steve Buscemi on Leaving the FDNY to Act and How a 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' GigImpressed His Son
The ‘Listener’ director talks about how a family friend nudged him to perform and how ‘Reservoir Dogs’ put him on the mapThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Nick Cave on love, art and the loss of his sons: ‘It’s against nature to bury your children’
In the past nine years, the musician and artist has lost two sons – an experience he explores in a shocking, deeply personal new ceramics project. He discusses mercy, forgiveness, making and meaning. Nick Cave has a touch of Dr Frankenstein about ...The Guardian - World -
Juvenile dies in 'critical' incident in LA Sheriff's station lobby, department says
An altercation in the lobby of the a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department station on Sunday evening led to a "critical" incident, the department said in an advisory.ABC News - Top stories -
Bear that injured 5 shot dead, but critics say wrong bear killed
Opposition politicians say a 67-kilogram female bear was killed, which "cannot be in any way related to the 100-kilogram male they were looking for."CBS News - World -
Taiwan’s Top Diplomat Says U.S. Aid to Ukraine Is Critical for Deterring China
Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said in an interview that a Russian victory could embolden China to move against Taiwan and would fuel anti-American propaganda.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
American prodigy Ilia Malinin lands 6 quads in record-breaking free skate to 'Succession' theme
Ilia Malinin landed six quads and put up the highest score in the history of the competition.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Trump’s hush money case set for critical hearing over document dump
The judge overseeing former President Trump’s hush money case will hold a consequential hearing Monday to sort out who is to blame for a curveball that delayed the trial at the last minute. Trump’s trial had been widely expected to begin the same ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Illinois parole official quits after police say a freed felon attacked a woman and killed her son
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A state parole board member resigned Monday after recommending the release of a man who a day later attacked a pregnant Chicago woman with a knife and fatally stabbed her 11-year-old son while he tried to protect her, according ...NBC News - Top stories -
LeBron James says he got 'anxiety' watching son Bronny play for USC, rips college basketball in general
LeBron James went on a rant on problems he sees with the college gameCBS Sports - Sports - College Basketball -
How Tommy Lloyd won the support of former Arizona legends who criticized his hire
Richard Jefferson once called the coaching search that led to Lloyd's hire "a debacle." Gilbert Arenas once said Lloyd didn't have the credentials to coach Arizona. Now Lloyd has the approval of the best-known former Wildcats.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
New book details how 'barons' took over American agriculture
Iowa's food landscape can become like Italy's — if the “barons” who captured the American farmstand can be defeated, a new book argues. Barons, published on Tuesday by Austin Frerick, a native Iowan and Yale food policy fellow, argues that a ...The Hill - Politics -
Trump says he might spend his money on his presidential campaign
Former President Donald Trump said Monday that he "might" spend his own money on his 2024 presidential campaign, which he hasn't done on his campaigns since 2016.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Ocasio Cortez says Democrats won't save Johnson 'for free'
Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Sunday said Democrats will not vote to save Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from being ousted "for free" after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) filed a motion to vacate the Speakership last week. Several of ...The Hill - Politics -
Free vapes could 'save thousands of lives', report says
Trial finds group offered vape kits and referred for support were 76% more likely to give up smoking.BBC News - Top stories -
New national security law 'slams shut' space for dissent in Hong Kong, critics say
Hong Kong enacted a measure that critics charge will further stifle free expression in a city that until recently was known for its freewheeling style, aggressive media and politically active populace.NBC News - Top stories -
Sean McDermott calls critics 'narrow-minded' who say Bills have not been successful during Josh Allen era
The Bills have yet to reach a Super Bowl during Allen's six seasonsCBS Sports - Sports -
Tyler Adams, Gio Reyna help USMNT start to silence critics even if questions remain after win over Mexico
The USMNT lifted their third successive Concacaf Nations League title after a 2-0 win over MexicoCBS Sports - Sports -
Jean-Pierre criticizes North Carolina radio host over 'offensive' Biden question
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre sharply criticized a North Carolina radio show host on Tuesday when he asked whether President Biden has dementia. “When I told a number of people that I was talking to you today. It was interesting, ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Xi Jinping sought to reassure American chief executives that China's economy hasn't peaked and that his country is working to improve its business environment.
Xi Jinping sought to reassure American chief executives that China’s economy hasn’t peaked and that his country is working to improve its business environment.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Most Americans in new survey say another world war likely in next 5-10 years
Most Americans say that there will be another world war in the next five to 10 years, according to a new YouGov survey. Around 61 percent of Americans in the survey said it is either “[v]ery likely” or “[s]omewhat likely” that another world war ...The Hill - Politics -
Drug overdoses reach another record with almost 108,000 Americans in 2022, CDC says
Nearly 108,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2022ABC News - Health -
Former DHS official says U.S. watching ISIS-K for threats "to American interests and homeland"
Samantha Vinograd, a CBS News contributor and former counterterrorism official for the Department of Homeland Security in the Biden and Obama administrations tells "Face the Nation" that when she worked with the agency, they "were concerned about ...CBS News - World -
Fired Americans Say Indian Firm Gave Their Jobs to H-1B Visa Holders
A group of experienced American workers said Tata Consultancy Services illegally discriminated against them based on their race and age.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
An imprisoned journalist in Belarus designated a political prisoner by a leading rights group
A prominent journalist in Belarus has been designated a political prisoner by the country’s leading human rights groupABC News - World -
All-American Dalton Knecht leads No. 2 Tennessee back to the Sweet 16 with 62-58 win over Texas
Dalton Knecht scored 18 points and made four free throws in the final 8.8 seconds as Tennessee topped Texas 62-58 to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the second straight yearABC News - Sports - College Football -
Shohei Ohtani says his interpreter stole money from his account and 'told lies'
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani on Monday vehemently denied any involvement in the sports betting scandal surrounding his former interpreter, breaking his silence on the situation and painting a picture of betrayal.NBC News - Top stories -
Pacers coach says free-throw disparity vs. Lakers was 'impossible' to overcome as L.A. pads NBA-leading stat
The Lakers attempted 43 free throws while the Pacers had 16 on Sunday as the teams combined for 295 pointsCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Early reviews of the IRS Direct File free tax-prep tool are in. Here’s what taxpayers say so far.
“It was the fastest I’ve ever done my taxes,” says one user. An estimated 19 million people could be eligible to use Direct File, the IRS says.MarketWatch - Business -
Arik Armstead says he felt 'extremely disrespected' by 49ers during free agency
Armstead signed a three-year deal with the Jaguars this offseasonCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Chimaev-Whittaker tops UFC's first Saudi event
Khamzat Chimaev and Robert Whittaker will headline the UFC's first card in Saudi Arabia on June 22.ESPN - Sports