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House moves closer to passing foreign aid bills
The House is moving closer to passing foreign aid bills that would provide billions of dollars in stalled security funding to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. A rare bipartisan vote could come this weekend before heading to the Senate. Scott MacFarlane ...CBS News - Top stories -
Evening Report — House passes foreign aid bill with help from Dems
A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} s Evening Report © The Hill, Allison Robbert House passes foreign aid bill with help from Dems The GOP-controlled House advanced an expansive foreign aid package Friday ...The Hill - Politics -
Senate passes bill renewing key FISA surveillance power moments after it expires
Senate votes to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act for two years over conservative and progressive concerns about privacy.NBC News - Top stories -
No NCAA ban during sexual misconduct inquiries
New federal regulations will prevent colleges and coaches from suspending athletes accused of sexual misconduct while school officials investigate complaints against them.ESPN - Sports -
Sunak launches crackdown on Britain’s ‘sick note’ culture
Mental and behavioural disorders were most common cause given by doctors for ordering workers to take time offFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
French PM accused of recycling far-right ideas in youth violence crackdown
Gabriel Attal says state needs ‘real surge of authority’ in speech in Viry-Châtillon, where 15-year-old killed. The French prime minister, Gabriel Attal, is facing criticism for his proposed crackdown on teenage violence in and around schools, ...The Guardian - World -
Peter Bol case prompts Wada to reform synthetic EPO testing processes
Anti-doping agency now requires two experts to assess resultAustralian’s ban was lifted after analysis of second sampleAthletes who record inconclusive initial doping test results for synthetic EPO may be saved from public shaming, following World ...The Guardian - World -
Choctaw artist Jeffrey Gibson confronts history at US pavilion as its first solo Indigenous artist
Jeffrey Gibson’s takeover of the U.S. pavilion for this year’s Venice Biennale contemporary art show is a celebration of color, pattern and craftABC News - World -
Fake Tags Add to Real Chaos on American Roads
Officials are moving to increase enforcement and change laws in response to the rise in counterfeit or expired plates, which exploded during the pandemic.The New York Times - Top stories -
Video of a Colorado Rockies coach sitting in cockpit during team flight prompts FAA probe
Officials are investigating a video that showed a Colorado Rockies coach sitting in the cockpit during a team flight— a major security violation.NBC News - Top stories -
Artist evicted by London landlord cuts rent by commuting from Argentina
Andy Leek, creator of Notes to Strangers, made the move after finding himself unable to afford rising rents in UK capital. An artist who was made homeless after being evicted by his private landlord in London has started effectively commuting from ...The Guardian - World -
Lewis Hamilton, Swizz Beatz and Nine Inch Nails Toast Influential Artists
This week, the Brooklyn Museum honored the work of Titus Kaphar at their Artists Ball, and GQ hosted an awards show in the Financial District.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Venice Biennale 2024 is a rapturous celebration of unfamiliar global artists
Aesthetics meets postcolonial politics as curator Adriano Pedrosa foregrounds art from Indigenous creators and the ‘Global South’Financial Times - Business -
Swift breaks Spotify records for most-streamed album, artist in a single day
Taylor Swift broke her own records, Spotify said, and now owns the record for the top three most-streamed albums in a single day.CBS News - Top stories -
The artist using African clothing to cover a grey London landmark in pink
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama gives a well-loved London landmark a bold pink makeover.BBC News - Top stories -
FBI Warns on Chinese Cyberattacks as Texas Towns Report Russian Hacks on Water Systems
State-backed attacks on U.S. infrastructure are increasing, and federal law enforcement calls out China's "Volt Typhoon" hacking campaign.Inc. - Business - Russia -
Texas fined $100,000 per day for failing to act on foster care abuse allegations
Texas is being fined $100,000 a day by a federal judge for neglecting investigations into abuse and neglect allegations raised by some of the 9,000 children it has in foster careABC News - Health -
College football spring games schedule, storylines: New era at Michigan, Texas replacing key playmakers
A look at the top storylines and spring game information for this weekend's scrimmagesCBS Sports - Sports - College Football -
10-year-old boy confesses to fatally shooting a man in his sleep 2 years ago, Texas authorities say
Authorities in Texas say a 10-year-old boy has confessed to an unsolved 2022 killing, telling investigators that he shot a man he did not know while the victim sleptABC News - Top stories -
Netflix's Subscriber Numbers Soar After its Password Sharing Crackdown. But What Next?
The password crackdown may have annoyed many subscribers last year, but it's helping to usher Netflix into its comfortable middle-age years as a market juggernaut.Inc. - Business - Netflix -
Senate reaches deal to pass FISA reauthorization by deadline
After hours of stalemate, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced a deal Friday evening to vote on a package of amendments to a House-passed bill to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act’s (FISA) warrantless ...The Hill - Politics -
The 47 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now
From 3 Body Problem to Ripley, these are our picks for the best streaming titles to binge this week.Wired - Tech - Netflix -
South Korea slows plan to hike medical school admissions as doctors' strike drags on
South Korea's government says it will slow down a plan to admit more students to the country’s medical schools from next year, in a bid to end a weeks-long strike by thousands of doctorsABC News - Health - South Korea -
South Korea slows plan to hike medical school admissions as doctors' strike drags on
South Korea's government says it will slow down a plan to admit more students to the country’s medical schools from next year, in a bid to end a weeks-long strike by thousands of doctorsABC News - World - South Korea -
Nvidia dragged to worst day since March 2020 after Super Micro plunge
Super Micro Computer shares plunged on Friday as investors peeled back their holdings of one of the stock market's hottest names.CNBC - Business -
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ breaks ‘Asian curse,’ crowning first Taiwanese American queen
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” crowned its first Taiwanese American drag queen Friday, breaking what the winner recently called the competition series’ “Asian curse.”NBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
UK will not ‘turn on’ post-Brexit checks of EU goods for fear of border delays
Industry groups say lack of clarity leaves businesses unsure how to manage new rules due to start on April 30Financial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Murky abortion laws leave pharmacists in fear of jail time
In states with abortion bans, there's little guidance for dispensing the FDA-approved drug misoprostol which is often prescribed for miscarriage.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Israel Strikes Iran in Narrow Attack Amid Escalation Fears
Tehran lifts restrictions on Iran’s airspace after canceling flights amid reports of explosions.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
An attack on women that has devastated Australia
The stabbing rampage at a busy Sydney shopping centre has left many - particularly women - fearful.BBC News - Top stories - Australia -
G7 opposes full-scale military operation in Rafah amid fears for civilians
Ministers warn an offensive would be catastrophic for people in Gaza’s southernmost city. Middle East crisis – live updatesForeign ministers from the G7 countries have said they remain opposed to a full-scale military operation in Rafah by Israel ...The Guardian - World -
Arrests of Europeans for Aiding Russia Raise Fears of Kremlin’s Reach
A string of arrests, including two Poles accused of attacking a Navalny aide and a third for ties to a possible plot against Ukraine’s president, have amplified worries of Russian infiltration.The New York Times - Top stories - Russia -
Senate to stay in session to pass House's Ukraine, Israel package
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) warned Senate colleagues Friday they should be prepared to stay in session through the weekend to finish work on a long-stalled package to fund the war in Ukraine, Israel and other emergency security ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Passing the national security supplemental is about preventing war with China
This national security supplemental is not just about Ukraine, Taiwan or any one democracy. It’s about deterring future conflict.The Hill - Politics - China -
Pass or Fail: The New York Mets' 2024 City Connect uniforms
The Mets are one of eight teams debuting City Connect uniforms this season.Yahoo Sports - Sports - New York -
House passes more measures countering Iran following attack on Israel
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House Appears Poised to Pass Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine
Democrats rallied behind Republican Speaker Mike Johnson to clear a major procedural hurdle for the $95 billion measure. The proposal heads for a final set of votes Saturday.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Habeck's convoy passes smoke column near Odessa after Russian attack
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Iranian television airs reporters purportedly in Isfahan showing life as normal
Reporters on semi-official and government-controlled channels in Iran were purportedly on air from Isfahan showing life carrying on as usual.NBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Forbidden to Watch Films as a Child, He Now Directs Somalia’s Top Shows
Abshir Rageh had to sneak out from home to see bootleg Indian films and “Rambo” at a makeshift cinema. Now, he’s creating dramas that draw millions of online views in a country inching toward stability.The New York Times - World