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Hostages’ relatives arrested as Gaza talks break down
Family members and activists blocked a main road in Tel Aviv, demanding more be done to free them.BBC News - Top stories -
Georgia running back Trevor Etienne arrested on DUI and reckless driving charges
Georgia running back Trevor Etienne was arrested early Sunday on drunken driving, reckless driving and other charges, jail records show.NBC News - Top stories -
Headache for campaign team as Trump gets the band back together
The ex-president’s 2024 election operation has been surprisingly professional but the return of old faces with political baggage has some worried. Donald Trump’s getting the band back together. But this time they come with political baggage, ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
The film fans who refuse to surrender to streaming: ‘One day you’ll barter bread for our DVDs’
As more movies vanish from streaming services, cinephiles are rallying to physical media. Can they save a seemingly dying format?. When a hurricane struck Florida in 2018, Christina’s neighborhood lost electricity, cell service and internet. For ...The Guardian - World -
Democrat who campaigned on reproductive rights wins special election in Alabama
After an IVF ruling that sent shockwaves through Alabama, Democrat Marilyn Lands won the special election for a state House seat running heavily on reproductive rights.CBS News - Politics -
Hawks storm back from 30 down to topple Celtics
The Atlanta Hawks stormed back from a 30-point deficit Monday night to beat the red-hot Boston Celtics. It's tied for the fourth-largest comeback win in the past 25 years.ESPN - Sports - NBA -
Dow Industrials Remain Just Below 40000 Milestone
The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq struggled for direction, after advancing yesterday.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Live blog: Clemson not backing down vs. No. 2 Arizona
Clemson was a popular upset candidate before the tournament began. Now, it's in a tight battle against Arizona with an Elite Eight trip at stake. Follow all the action.Yahoo Sports - Sports - College Football -
Costco is cracking down on who can eat at its popular food court
Costco wants to make sure its $1.50 hot dog combos are reserved for active members only.CBS News - Top stories -
Republicans Who Do Not Regularly Watch Fox Are Less Likely to Back Trump
Survey data shows more of them believe he acted criminally.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Linda Bean, L.L. Bean heir who backed Trump, dies at 82
Linda L. Bean, the granddaughter of the L.L. Bean founder who had a sprawling career as a businessperson and GOP activist, died at the age of 82. Bean died Saturday, her business manager — Veronika Carlson — confirmed to The Associated Press. Her ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
'The Who's Tommy' Review: An Opulent Rock Opera, Back on Broadway
This production by Des McAnuff, who directed the show in its original run more than 30 years ago, brings an intoxicating energy to the story of a boy who survives trauma to become a folk hero.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Indonesia's military arrests 13 elite soldiers who are accused of involvement in a torture video
Indonesia’s military says it has arrested 13 elite troops accused of involvement in a video showing the torture of an indigenous Papua man believed to be a member of a separatist groupABC News - World -
Who killed Marielle Franco? Arrests lay bare nexus of politicians, police and paramilitaries
Brazilians shocked to find the man charged with investigating the city councillor’s assassination was one of its alleged engineers. More than a decade has passed since Rio’s homicide chief sat down for an interview with the city’s bestselling ...The Guardian - World -
Russia extends arrest of U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has spent nearly a year in jail
A Moscow court on Tuesday ordered Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to remain in jail on espionage charges until at least late June, court officials said.NBC News - Top stories - Russia -
Man who allegedly punched NYC woman in the face arrested after viral TikTok video
Skiboky Stora, 40, was arrested Wednesday. According to police, Stora allegedly randomly attacked Halley Kate while she was walking on near Seventh Avenue near 17th Street Monday.CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
RFK Jr. Announces VP Pick Is Tech Entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan
Earlier this year, Nicole Shanahan donated $4 million to American Values 2024, a super PAC supporting RFK Jr. She was also previously married to Google cofounder Sergey Brin.Wired - Tech -
Oil could trade near $100 this year. Here’s what could drag prices back down.
Russia’s decision to deepen its oil production cuts could lift global benchmark crude near $100 a barrel by September, but demand destruction may play a part in dampening price prospects, said analysts at J.P. Morgan.MarketWatch - Business -
Two ministers quit government in mini-reshuffle
Education minister Robert Halfon and armed forces minister James Heappey are also standing down as MPs.BBC News - Top stories -
Israel-Gaza war live: Netanyahu hits back at war cabinet minister who criticised cancellation of US visit
Israeli prime minister’s political rival said Netanyahu should have travelled to the US after visit is cancelled following UN vote to pass ceasefire resolution. Unrwa’s planning director has said “more people will die” in the north of the Gaza ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Linda L Bean, LL Bean heiress who backed Trump, dies aged 82
Entrepreneur, whose grandfather Leon Leonwood Bean founded outdoor retailer in 1912, was key donor to Republican party. Linda L Bean – a granddaughter of the famed outdoor retailer LL Bean who became an entrepreneur, philanthropist and Republican ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
French PM backs school head who faced death threats after Muslim veil row
Gabriel Attal says state will file a complaint against student over accusation against principal who had to resign for his safety. The French prime minister, Gabriel Attal, has defended French secularism following the resignation of a Paris school ...The Guardian - World - France -
Walt Disney backed down from a long-running legal battle with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over control of the Orlando-area land that is home to the company's most important resort.
Walt Disney backed down from a long-running legal battle with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over control of the Orlando-area land that is home to the company’s most important resort.The Wall Street Journal - World - Florida -
Prison education saves lives — but it’s way too hard to get
I’ve had to navigate prison politics, lockdowns and violence while trying to learn.The Hill - Politics -
ISIS-K, Blamed in Moscow Attack, Has Hit at Taliban’s Russia Links
Islamic State Khorasan, or ISIS-K, previously attacked Russia’s embassy in Kabul and has produced floods of anti-Kremlin propaganda.The New York Times - World - Russia -
How the Taliban’s return made Afghanistan a hub for global jihadis
Analysts say Isis-K — the group blamed for the Moscow attack — gained strength after US withdrawalFinancial Times - World -
Taliban edict to resume stoning women to death met with horror
Afghan regime’s return to public stoning and flogging is because there is ‘no one to hold them accountable’ for abuses, say activists. The Taliban’s announcement that it is resuming publicly stoning women to death has been enabled by the ...The Guardian - World -
Moscow attack fuels concern over ISIS risk from Taliban's Afghanistan
The Taliban promised the Trump administration it wouldn't allow terror groups to plot attacks on Afghan soil. That vow has gone unfulfilled.CBS News - World -
Family fears for U.S. hostage Ryan Corbett's health in Taliban prison
The wife and children of American Ryan Corbett, who is being held hostage by the Taliban, say they are worried his health has "significantly deteriorated."CBS News - Politics -
Thames Water shareholders signal readiness to take £5bn hit
Investors say regulatory conditions make utility’s business plan ‘uninvestable’Financial Times - Business -
The Supreme Court appeared likely to preserve access to the abortion pill mifepristone after arguments in which justices suggested that protecting doctors who oppose abortion wasn't enough justification to roll it back.
The Supreme Court appeared likely to preserve access to the abortion pill mifepristone after arguments in which justices suggested that protecting doctors who oppose abortion wasn’t enough justification to roll it back.The Wall Street Journal - World - Abortion -
She secretly educated herself to escape Afghanistan. Now, she's working to help women still there
Sola Mahfouz stopped going to school in 2007 when she was an 11-year-old living in Afghanistan.NBC News - Top stories -
Putin says radical Islamists carried out Moscow attack but maintains suggestion of Ukraine role
Russian president says he is interested in ‘who ordered’ terror attack as US and France say Islamic State branch was responsible. Vladimir Putin has said that the terrorist attack on the Crocus City concert hall in Moscow was conducted by radical ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Ohtani representatives refuse to give evidence they reported alleged theft
Interpreter accused of stealing millions from MLB starPlayer’s camp have not provided evidence of criminal reportUnanswered questions remain over allegations Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter stole millions from the baseball star after his ...The Guardian - World -
Thames Water boss says bills need to rise by 40%
The regulator, whose approval is needed for any price rises, has pushed back on substantial bill increases.BBC News - Top stories -
Judge Refuses To Dismiss Robert Kirkman's Walking Dead Lawsuit
The Walking Dead may have come to an end in 2022, but the potential courtroom battle for the show’s profits will continue. Via Deadline, a federal court judge has denied AMC’s attempt to dismiss the profit participation lawsuit filed by Walking ...GameSpot - Tech -
Angela Rayner refuses to publish tax records as police probe house sale
UK opposition party’s deputy leader issues challenge to Tories: ‘You show me yours, I’ll show you mine’Financial Times - Business -
Three arrested for drug dealing at prison
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing offences at a prison in Bridgend.BBC News - Top stories -
Rates need to calm down
They’re being too loudFinancial Times - World -
Boeing CEO steps down
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun and its head of the commercial airplanes division, Stan Deal, are both out following a series of safety incidents with the company's planes. United Airlines is also facing scrutiny from the FAA. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.CBS News - Top stories