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New York county loses bid to prevent state legal challenge of its ban on female transgender athletes
A federal judge has tossed out a lawsuit brought by a county outside New York City that has banned transgender players from women's and girls' teamsABC News - Health - New York -
Israel retaliated against Iran's massive drone and missile attack on its territory, a move that threatens to send the countries deeper into an escalatory spiral that could lead to war.
Israel retaliated against Iran’s massive drone and missile attack on its territory, a move that threatens to send the countries deeper into an escalatory spiral that could lead to war.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Music and sports fans told: brace for a summer of ticket scams
Big events will encourage a fresh wave of fraud — here’s what you need to know to beat the scammersFinancial Times - World -
Bitcoin Miners Brace for the ‘Halving’—and Race to Cash In
The Bitcoin halving is imminent. Crypto mining companies are reaching for every trick in the book to survive it.Wired - Tech - Crypto -
WATCH: Dubai hit with severe flooding
Dubai was hit with severe flooding on Tuesday after two years' worth of rain fell in just 24 hours, records show.ABC News - Top stories -
The $1.7 Billion Railway That Could Challenge China's Influence in Africa
A U.S.-backed railway connecting Angola to the Democratic Republic of Congo is part of a pushback against China’s Belt and Road initiative in Africa. The $1.7 billion Lobito Corridor project aims to secure vital mineral supply chains.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
The quiet challenge ahead for Kerr and Team USA in 2024 Olympics
A Steve Kerr-led Team USA will look to remind the rest of the world at the 2024 Paris Olympics of the talent gap that remains between them and the rest of the world.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
By 2054, there will be 422,000 Americans over age 100. That poses a financial challenge
People are living longer than ever, a dynamic that puts stress on the traditional notion of retirement savings.CNBC - Business -
Iran Activates Air Defenses as World Braces for Israel's Retaliation
Iran activated air-defense systems and canceled flights, state media reported, amid reports of explosions.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Japanese doctors demand damages from Google over "groundless" reviews
A group of Japanese doctors has filed a civil lawsuit against U.S. search giant Google, demanding damages for what they say are results showing unpoliced derogatory and often false commentsABC News - Tech - Google -
Israel carries out limited strikes on Iran, with the extent of damage unclear
Israeli forces carried out an operation in Iran on Thursday night, according to a person familiar with the matter.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
An explosion damages a military base in Iraq used by an Iran-backed armed group.
It was unclear who carried out the attack in Iraq’s Babylon province, south of Baghdad.The New York Times - Top stories -
Israel Strikes an Iranian Military Base, but Damage Appears Limited
The drone attack may have been launched from inside Iran, once again demonstrating Israel’s ability to carry out clandestine operations there.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Arizona State gets probation for NCAA violations
Arizona State will be placed on probation for four years and faces an undisclosed fine, a vacation of records for games in which ineligible players competed, reduced scholarships and recruiting restrictions.ESPN - Sports - Arizona -
Flood of Cheap Chinese Steel Fuels Global Backlash
The country’s property bust has saddled its steelmakers with a glut of unsold metal that they are now shipping overseas at knockdown prices.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Dubai’s Extraordinary Flooding: Here’s What to Know
Images of a saturated desert metropolis startled the world, prompting talk of cloud seeding, climate change and designing cities for intensified weather.The New York Times - World -
Dubai struggles to recover from record flooding event
Earlier this week, a staggering 10 inches of rain fell in the United Arab Emirates, the most the UAE has seen in a single storm in 75 years. The rainfall shuttered schools, destroyed homes and cripped Dubai International Airport, the world's ...CBS News - World -
You be the judge: should my sister help me challenge our brother’s sexist views?
Mina confronts Tom, but little sister Layla would rather keep the peace. You decide who’s right in this sister act?. Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror. Confronting Tom’s toxic attitudes is good practice for my sister and ...The Guardian - World -
Live video of man who set himself on fire outside court proves challenging for news organizations
A man who set himself on fire outside the Manhattan courtroom where Donald Trump was on trial tested news organizations on how quickly they could respond to an incident and what to show viewersABC News - Entertainment -
Environmental Damage Could Cost You a Fifth of Your Income Over the Next 25 Years
The world is already committed to warming that will undercut the global economy by 20 percent between now and 2050. That’s six times the price of limiting warming to 2 degrees Celsius.Wired - Tech -
Columbia University Protests Over Gaza War Continue and Spread to Other Campuses
The campus chapter of a faculty organization said it would “fight to reclaim our university.” Students were undeterred by the crackdown on their protest.The New York Times - Top stories -
USC Cancels Jon M. Chu and Billie Jean King as Featured Guests for Graduation
Jon M. Chu, the director of “Crazy Rich Asians,” and Billie Jean King were set to be among the featured guests.The New York Times - Top stories -
Water Facilities Warned to Improve Cybersecurity As Nation-State Hackers Pounce
The water sector is under pressure to improve cybersecurity protections as hacking threats grow.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. Vetoes Palestinian Bid to Be Full U.N. Member State
The move blocked a resolution to support a status that Palestinians had long sought at the United Nations, where it is considered a “nonmember observer state.”The New York Times - World -
Convenience store chain with hundreds of outlets in 6 states hit with discrimination lawsuit
The Sheetz convenience store chain has been hit with a lawsuit by federal officials who allege the company discriminated against minority job applicants.NBC News - Top stories -
Unease about Iran is bringing Arab states closer together
The standoff with Israel has done little to raise Tehran’s regional standingFinancial Times - Business - Iran -
Gulf states’ response to Iran-Israel conflict may decide outcome of crisis
Tit-for-tat attacks present Sunni monarchies with complicated choices over region’s future. Iran’s missile and drone attack on Israel had, by the end of this week, become one of the most interpreted events in recent modern history. Then, in the ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Arizona State QB Jaden Rashada enters transfer portal with Georgia reported as possible landing spot
Rashada was the No. 44 overall player in the 2023 recruiting class by 247SportsCBS Sports - Sports -
Jaden Rashada announces transfer from Arizona State, 1 year after landing there in wake of Florida NIL fiasco
Jaden Rashada's college career has been a wild ride so far.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Florida -
Iranian state TV says 'loud sound' heard in Isfahan province as flights divert around area amid tensions with Israel
Iranian state TV says 'loud sound' heard in Isfahan province as flights divert around area amid tensions with IsraelABC News - World - Iran -
Iran fires air defense batteries in several provinces, the state-run IRNA news agency reports, without elaborating
Iran fires air defense batteries in several provinces, the state-run IRNA news agency reports, without elaboratingABC News - World - Iran -
Iranian state television says nuclear facilities near Isfahan 'fully safe' after air defense batteries fired in area
Iranian state television says nuclear facilities near Isfahan 'fully safe' after air defense batteries fired in areaABC News - World - Iran -
The Latest | G7 warns of new sanctions against Iran as world reacts to apparent Israeli drone attack
Group of Seven foreign ministers have warned of new sanctions against Iran for its drone and missile attack on Israel, and urged both sides to avoid an escalation of the conflictABC News - World - Israel -
State Of Decay 2, More Xbox Cloud Games Getting Mouse And Keyboard Support
Xbox Insiders can now try to survive the zombie apocalypse with a mouse and keyboard for State of Decay 2 on Xbox Cloud Gaming. The open-world survival title is one of 14 games getting the additional input support on the service.Spotted by Windows ...GameSpot - Tech -
Michigan Democratic Party reserves over $10M in ads ahead of state House elections
Michigan's Democratic Party is reserving $10.5 million in ad reservations in a bid to support candidates running in the state House elections in November. The party will spend $2.5 million in Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Detroit, respectively. One ...The Hill - Politics -
Arizona State receives probation, scholarship reductions in case stemming from NCAA recruiting violations
The NCAA's Committe on Infractions announced its penalties against Arizona StateCBS Sports - Sports -
Missouri Backs Big Expansion of Low-Interest Loans as Demand for State Aid Grows
State lawmakers approve increasing the money available for bargain-basement priced lending as inflation endures.Inc. - Business -
P&G Sales Boosted by Higher Prices Outside the U.S.
Higher prices for diapers and razors boosted sales and profits at Procter & Gamble in the latest quarter, but the maker of Pampers and Tide said it held the line on goods in the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trump Media CEO Asks Nasdaq to Help Enforce Short-Selling Rules
Shares of Truth Social’s parent are up about 10% premarket, setting up another volatile session. Trump Media’s CEO asked for helping in preventing illegal naked short selling.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.3% This Week
The dollar was flat Friday but edged 0.3% higher on the week, marking a second-straight weekly gain.The Wall Street Journal - World