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‘Smartphones on Wheels’ Draw Attention From Regulators
Modern cars are internet-connected and have hundreds of sensors. Lawmakers and regulators have concerns about what’s happening with all that data.The New York Times - Tech -
A Megaraptor Emerges From Footprint Fossils, Study Suggests
A series of foot tracks in southeastern China points to the discovery of a giant velociraptor relative, paleontologists suggest in a new study.The New York Times - Science -
Amazon sales soar with boost from artificial intelligence and advertising
Revenue at Amazon Web Services increases to $25bn as retail giant releases earnings report surpassing Wall Street expectations. Amazon profits soared once again in the first quarter of 2024, the company announced on Tuesday – the latest in a ...The Guardian - World -
Canada's Conservative leader ejected from House of Commons
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Inside Noel Quinn’s shock exit from HSBC
How chair Mark Tucker came to have a third chance to choose the chief executive of Europe’s largest bankFinancial Times - Business -
Canada's Conservative leader ejected from parliament
Pierre Poilievre refused to apologise after calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a 'wacko'BBC News - Top stories -
From Risk to Resilience: Managing Data Security in AI-Driven Enterprises
Strategies to fortify defenses and prioritize data security in the age of artificial intelligence.Inc. - Business -
Bird Flies Again From Bankruptcy With a New, Regulator-Friendly Strategy
The e-scooter company that grew furiously and crashed within seven years will have to compete in the now crowded micromobility marketplace that it helped create.Inc. - Business -
House Democrats vow to protect Republican Speaker from his own party
Hard-right congresswoman pushes for his removal after he secured more US aid for UkraineFinancial Times - Business -
From The Alamo to Tex-Mex: David Begnaud explores San Antonio
David Begnaud discovers history, local flavors and personal stories during a whirlwind visit to San Antonio.CBS News - Top stories -
Delta Flight Loses Emergency Slide After Takeoff From J.F.K.
The plane had taken off from Kennedy International Airport when crew members noticed problems near its right wing, Delta said. What became of the slide is unknown.The New York Times - Business -
Gray Zone Warfare launches amid Escape from Tarkov backlash
Escape from Tarkov defined the extraction shooter genre, but its top spot is in jeopardy due to blunders and rivals like Gray Zone Warfare.VentureBeat - Tech -
Trump trial hears testimony from lawyer for Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called their fifth witness to the stand as proceedings continued Tuesday.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Zambia’s women could be barred from football at Olympics after Fifa steps in
Fifa has concerns over running of Zambia’s football associationLetter warns that there may be ‘grounds for the suspension’Zambia’s women could miss out on playing at this summer’s Olympics after Fifa threatened the country’s football association ...The Guardian - World -
From spring offensive to charm offensive: The Taliban are working to woo tourists to Afghanistan
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5 takeaways from the global negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution
Nations finished a round of negotiations early Tuesday on a treaty to end plastic pollution and made more progress than they have in three prior meetingsABC News - World -
Friends From the Old Neighborhood Turn Rivals in Big Tech’s A.I. Race
Demis Hassabis and Mustafa Suleyman, who both grew up in London, feared a corporate rush to build artificial intelligence. Now they’re driving that competition at Google and Microsoft.The New York Times - Tech -
Stephen A explains why Steph's NBA legacy differs from LeBron, KD's
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith explained why Steph Curry's NBA legacy differs from LeBron James' and Kevin Durant's.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Four-time Pro Bowl CB Harris retires from NFL
Chris Harris Jr., a four-time Pro Bowl selection in 12 seasons, has retired from the NFL.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
From D.C. to the Venice Biennale: Liz Collins Finds New Recognition
Venues across the U.S. and beyond are giving Liz Collins, who first found fame as a fashion designer, the art-world recognition that had eluded her.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
‘National security suicide’: Alaska senator slams Biden admin's move to restrict drilling and mining
The Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management officially recommended against building the Ambler Road, effectively killing the project.Politico - Politics - Joe Biden -
Grandmother Becomes Second Patient to Receive Kidney From Gene-Edited Pig
NYU Langone Health surgeons performed the transplant after implanting a mechanical heart pump in the severely ill patient.The New York Times - Health -
White House considers welcoming some Palestinians from Gaza as refugees
The Biden administration is considering bringing certain Palestinians fleeing war-torn Gaza to the U.S. as refugees, according to internal federal government documents obtained by CBS News.CBS News - Top stories -
‘National security suicide’: Alaska senator slams Biden admin's move to restrict drilling and mining
The Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management officially recommended against building the Ambler Road, effectively killing the project.Politico - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden’s election-year move on weed: From the Politics Desk
The Biden administration is easing federal restrictions on marijuana ahead of the 2024 election, a move that could boost his standing with young voters.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden’s election-year move on weed: From the Politics Desk
The Biden administration is easing federal restrictions on marijuana ahead of the 2024 election, a move that could boost his standing with young voters.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Johnson won't remove conservative hard-liners from critical committee
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What to Watch: The Best Movies and TV Shows From April
Colin Farrell stars in an homage to Hollywood noir, Woody Allen returns with his best film in years, documentaries explore William F. Buckley and a forgotten singer-songwriter of the 1970s, and much, much more.The Wall Street Journal - World -
England and Key expect World T20 ‘slugfest’ as muscle ripples from top
Amid rising tides of Twenty20 run rates, the champions have opted for more aggression in their batting lineup. England will travel to the Caribbean for their T20 World Cup defence in June without an anchor aboard ship, their team director, Rob ...The Guardian - World -
What Happened to “The Shining” Actress Shelly Duvall, Who Vanished From Hollywood.
After two decades, the actress known for her roles in era defining films like “The Shining” and “Nashville” has returned to acting. But what happened to her?The New York Times - Lifestyle -
4 big takeaways from Day 9 of Trump's hush money trial
The former attorney for Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal testified about brokering their hush money deals, Tuesday in Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial.ABC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump’s trial resumes: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s proceedings in New York
The second week of testimony in former President Trump’s New York trial got underway Tuesday — and it was more eventful than expected, encompassing everything from a gag order ruling to new details around Trump’s alleged affairs. The former ...The Hill - Politics - New York -
From ‘Bridgerton’ to ‘Hacks’ to ‘Wrexham,’ here’s what’s worth streaming in May 2024
There’s a lot on the way — or just catch up on ‘Shogun,’ ‘Baby Reindeer,’ ‘Ripley’ and other recently released Emmy contenders.MarketWatch - Business -
White House considers welcoming some Palestinians from Gaza as refugees
The Biden administration is considering bringing certain Palestinians fleeing war-torn Gaza to the U.S. as refugees, according to internal federal government documents obtained by CBS News.CBS News - Politics -
WATCH: Barbers save girl from being hit by cars
Two Connecticut barbers stopped in the middle of giving haircuts to rush out of their shop and rescue a girl running toward the middle of a busy intersection.ABC News - Top stories -
AP WAS THERE: Mexico's 1938 seizure of the oil sector from US companies
Mexico took control of its most precious natural resource by seizing the oil sector from U.S. companies in a move that’s taught to schoolchildren and celebrated as a great patriotic victoryABC News - World -
Law Firm Defending Trump Seeks to Withdraw From a Long-Running Case
The firm, LaRocca Hornik, has represented Donald Trump’s political operation in numerous suits dating to his first presidential run, including a pregnancy discrimination case in New York.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
From a Tiny Island in Maine, He Serves Up Fresh Media Gossip
Rusty Foster could never live in New York. But his hit newsletter, Today in Tabs, is an enduring obsession of the city’s media class.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
White House considers admitting some Palestinians from Gaza as refugees
The Biden administration is considering admitting certain Palestinians to the U.S. as refugees, a report by CBS News found. Senior officials in several U.S. agencies have discussed the idea of resettling Palestinians from Gaza who have immediate ...The Hill - Politics -
Tory candidates distance themselves from Sunak ahead of local elections
Mayoral and council hopefuls opt for different colours on campaign material and avoid references to partyFinancial Times - World