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U.N. Official Says ‘Every Day Counts’ in Aid Efforts for Gaza
The top coordinator for humanitarian aid in the territory said Israel had made progress but that much more needed to be done to meet the vast need there.The New York Times - World -
Police Arrest Rabbis Demanding Cease-Fire at Rally Near Gaza-Israel Border
A group of about 30 rabbis and peace activists from Israel and the United States was trying to take food supplies into the territory.The New York Times - World - Israel -
UN report says 282M people faced acute hunger in 2023, with worst famine in Gaza
A new report says nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023, with war-torn Gaza hosting the largest number of people facing famineABC News - Health - United Nations -
Middle East crisis live: infant girl dies from extreme heat in Rafah, says UN, as fears grow over Gaza conditions
UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says rising temperatures are exacerbating the sanitation crisis . See all our coverage of the Middle East crisisIraqi Kurdish ministries of electricity and natural resources said on Saturday ...The Guardian - World -
UN estimates clearing Gaza of metal debris to take 14 years
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Barclays chief calls for return of UK equity risk culture
British bank reports 13% decline in quarterly profits but still beats analysts’ expectationsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Ukraine to increase long-range strikes in Russia, says UK defence chief
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin tells the FT fresh military aid will help Kyiv reshape ‘difficult’ land fight against MoscowFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
Mexico's chief detective apologizes for saying his country is the 'champion' of fentanyl production
The head of Mexico’s detective service has apologized for saying his country is “the champion” of fentanyl and meth productionABC News - World -
Aid into Gaza increased after Israel killed 7 workers, but groups say they're not celebrating
After Israeli strikes killed seven World Central Kitchen workers, aid convoys have entered northern Gaza for the first time since the start of the war.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
U.S. Army Begins Building Floating Aid Pier off Gaza
The structure is meant to allow humanitarian assistance to enter Gaza via the Mediterranean Sea, bypassing Israeli restrictions on land convoys.The New York Times - World -
U.S. Army Begins Building Floating Aid Pier off Gaza, Pentagon Says
The structure is meant to allow humanitarian assistance to enter Gaza via the Mediterranean Sea, bypassing Israeli restrictions on land convoys.The New York Times - Top stories -
US on track to deliver aid to Gaza from sea by early May, officials say
The U.S. is on track to start delivering critical humanitarian aid into Gaza through a maritime corridor by early May and more details of the plan have been worked out, officials said. A senior military official said in a press call that ...The Hill - Politics -
Middle East Crisis: U.S. Won’t Suspend Aid, for Now, to Israeli Unit Accused of Abuses
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said the United States is working with Israel to address charges against the unit, which has been accused of human rights violations in the West Bank.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Kim Jong Un tested a new rocket that could hit Seoul — and may aid Russia against Ukraine
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Egypt's president dispatched his intelligence chief to Israel in a last-ditch effort to revive talks toward a cease-fire in Gaza.
Egypt’s president dispatched his intelligence chief to Israel in a last-ditch effort to revive talks toward a cease-fire in Gaza.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
TotalEnergies chief says oil major will consider moving main listing to New York
The chief executive of French oil giant TotalEnergies said it will consider moving its primary stock market listing to New York, where energy rivals command higher valuations.MarketWatch - Business - New York -
USA Track & Field expands its maternity policy to give athletes more time to work their way back
USA Track & Field unveiled a program Thursday that expands an existing maternity support system to give athletes more time to returnABC News - Sports -
Spotify Says Apple Rejects its App Update for EU Users
After a European Union ruling requiringin-app pricing information, Spotify claims Apple won't accept its new version.Inc. - Business - Apple -
What it's like to be an aid worker in Gaza
Israel is intensifying its strikes on Rafah ahead of a possible ground offensive. Debora Patta reports on the destruction from the war in the territory and tells the story of an aid worker risking it all to help others.CBS News - Top stories -
Moderna's CEO Says Staff Should Consult ChatGPT 20 Times a Day
OpenAI has partnered with the drug maker to embed AI throughout the business. And Stphane Bancel says his staff should be using the system way more than you mightguess.Inc. - Business -
IRS calls its free Direct File tax-prep tool a success. Will it be back in 2025?
The IRS’s Direct File platform prepared federal income-tax returns for nearly 141,000 households, exceeding officials’ goal of handling 100,000 returns.MarketWatch - Business -
Mystery Death of Texan Who Fought for MoscowSparks Outrage in Russia
Russell Bentley, a fixture of Russian propaganda who moved to Russian-occupied Ukraine in 2014, was found dead after being held by Russian soldiers.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
‘Outrageous’ climate activists get in the faces of politicians and oil bosses – will it work?
As the climate crisis has deepened, protesters have become more confrontational – and their ambitions have grown. The head of ExxonMobil told to “eat shit” as he was about to receive an award. A US senator and coal boss called a “sick fuck”, ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Netanyahu Calls Student Protests Antisemitic and Says They Must Be Quelled
“What’s happening in America’s college campuses is horrific,” the Israeli prime minister said in a televised statement. “Antisemitic mobs have taken over leading universities.”The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Expanded so-called 'Don't Say Gay' education restrictions advance in Alabama
Alabama is on track to further restrict discussions of "gender identity or sexual orientation" in public schools in a new proposal of the so-called "Don't So Gay" law.ABC News - Top stories -
AI could kill off most call centres, says Tata Consultancy Services head
Chatbots will soon take over much of the work of human agents, forecasts chief of Indian IT groupFinancial Times - Business - Artificial Intelligence -
Emma Stone says she'd love to be called by her real name at this point
After years in the spotlight, Emma Stone is ready to reclaim her real name.NBC News - Top stories -
Hamas official says group would lay down its arms if an independent Palestinian state is established
A top Hamas political official has told The Associated Press the Islamic militant group is willing to agree to a five-year truce with Israel and that it will lay down its weapons and convert into a political party if an independent Palestinian ...ABC News - World -
Poland lays claim to a leadership role in Europe as Russia's war threatens stability
Poland’s foreign minister has called on NATO to increase its defense preparedness and said his government wants to be at the center of decision-making in the European Union, seeking to reestablish the country as a reliable international partner as ...ABC News - World - Russia -
Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow, Polish foreign minister says, but NATO must increase its defenses
Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow, Polish foreign minister says, but NATO must increase its defensesABC News - World - Russia -
Venezuela broke its HPV vaccine promises, and there's barely any sex ed. Experts say it's a problem
Venezuela’s government has repeatedly broken its promise to provide vaccines against HPV for free, and many public-school teachers ignore the requirement to teach sex edABC News - Health -
Venezuela broke its HPV vaccine promises, and there's barely any sex ed. Experts say it's a problem
Venezuela’s government has repeatedly broken its promise to provide vaccines against HPV for free, and many public-school teachers ignore the requirement to teach sex edABC News - World -
Humza Yousaf faces vote of no confidence after ending power sharing with Scottish Greens – UK politics live
First minister says deal ‘has served its purpose’ and is no longer providing stability in parliament . Humza Yousaf, the SNP leader and Scottish first minister, is holding a press conference now.. He says he has been in the post for little more ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Anne Heche’s son says her estate cannot pay its debt of over $6 million
Anne Heche’s son said her estate is unable to pay its debts following her 2022 death after the fiery crash of her car into a Los Angeles home.NBC News - Top stories -
Roku warns of tougher bar for growth ahead. An analyst says that is its ‘fundamental risk.’
TV-streaming service Roku Inc. on Thursday forecast second-quarter sales that were above expectations, but warned of a higher bar for growth up ahead and moderating profit in the second half of the year.MarketWatch - Business -
Save the Children Says Its Guatemala Offices Were Searched Over Abuse Claims
Prosecutors in Guatemala, which has a history of targeting nonprofit groups, said they were probing claims of child abuse, which the charity denied.The New York Times - World -
Angela van den Bogerd shown letter blaming Post Office for sub-postmaster's death
The former executive was being questioned about the Post Office's response to Martin Griffiths taking his own life in 2013.BBC News - Top stories -
Gaza Authorities Say More Bodies Were Discovered in Mass Grave
An analysis of satellite imagery and videos by the The Times found that two of three graves had been dug on a hospital’s grounds before an Israeli raid.The New York Times - World -
Gaza Authorities Say More Bodies Were Discovered in Mass Grave
An analysis of satellite imagery and videos by the The Times found that two of three graves had been dug on a hospital’s grounds before an Israeli raid.The New York Times - Top stories -
Global battery rollout doubled last year – but needs to be six times faster, says IEA
Energy watchdog warns pace must accelerate to hit targets after new batteries increased capacity by 130%. The rollout of batteries across the global electricity industry more than doubled last year but will need to be six times faster if the world ...The Guardian - World