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Exclusive: Youth coach facing assault charge was cleared by third-party firm investigating Hockey Canada abuse claims
A youth ice hockey coach facing charges for assault of a child was cleared for the same incident by the ‘independent third party’ enlisted by Hockey Canada to look into abuse claims. A youth hockey coach is set to appear in a Canadian court ...The Guardian - World -
J&J Offers $6.5 Billion for Talc Lawsuits Ahead of Third Bankruptcy Filing
The healthcare-products company plans to file a third bankruptcy case to resolve talc-related liabilities if enough injury claimants accept its offer first.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. crude oil falls to $79 a barrel, seven-week low as stockpiles surge on lackluster demand
A raft of data has demonstrated that inflation is proving stubborn, consumer confidence is falling and the U.S. economy is growing more slowly than expected.CNBC - Business -
Marvel Rivals Devs Explain The Challenges Of Creating Third-Person Comic-Book Action
Marvel Rivals is inspired by Overwatch, but one area where the game stands out is in its decision to utilize a third-person perspective as opposed to the first-person viewpoint of Blizzard's hero shooter. Why third-person? According to NetEase ...GameSpot - Tech -
Alcaraz loses to Rublev in Madrid Open quarterfinals. Sinner withdraws with hip injury
Carlos Alcaraz’s bid to win a third straight Madrid Open title has ended with a three-set loss to Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinalsABC News - Sports -
UnitedHealth CEO estimates one-third of Americans could be impacted by Change Healthcare cyberattack
UnitedHealth CEO estimates that data from one-third of Americans could have been compromised in the Change Healthcare cyberattack.CNBC - Business -
Defaults are reaching historic levels in the office market as a growing number of owners capitulate to high interest rates and weak demand.
Defaults are reaching historic levels in the office market as a growing number of owners capitulate to high interest rates and weak demand.The Wall Street Journal - World -
MLB odds: Elly De La Cruz on pace for historic season, and his MVP odds are dropping
Elly De La Cruz was a thrill ride in April.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Halle Berry to help announce 'historic' bipartisan women's health legislation on Capitol Hill
Halle Berry's next starring role is on Capitol Hill: The "Monster's Ball" star is joining a bipartisan group of five female senators to make the push for menopause research funding. The 57-year-old actor will be present Thursday to announce a new ...The Hill - Politics -
Post-NFL Draft Dynasty Fantasy Football Superflex Tight-end premium mock: The Brock Bowers hype begins
Four-round mock draft for Dynasty Fantasy Football leagues with Superflex lineups and tight-end premium scoringCBS Sports - Sports - Fantasy Football -
Hundreds of Protesters Arrested as Universities Blame Outsiders for Escalating Violence
Police cracked down on pro-Palestinian encampments at Columbia, UCLA and other college campuses.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trump Media insider trading trial begins with co-founder testifying, 'I've never been paid at all'
Trump Media announced plans to merge with a shell company in late 2021. The legal fallout from the deal is playing out in multiple courtrooms.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
Harvey Weinstein prosecutors aim for fall retrial after N.Y. rape conviction is overturned
Weinstein entered Manhattan Criminal Court in a wheelchair and looked gaunt. The judge remanded him back to Bellevue Hospital for treatment and set a discovery hearing for May 29 at 10 a.m.NBC News - Top stories -
Teamsters Canada Says Strikes at CN Railway, Canadian Pacific Kansas City Could Begin May 22
OTTAWA–The union representing over 9,000 workers at Canada’s two biggest railroads said nearly all of its members voted in favor of going on strike as early as May 22, which could cause extensive disruptions across North American logistics networks.The Wall Street Journal - World - Canada -
UK students begin new wave of protests against Gaza war after US arrests
Protests planned across the country as encampment set up in Sheffield and UEA vice-chancellor says US scenes ‘could happen here’. A fresh wave of student demonstrations and encampments are under way at UK universities in protest over the war in ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
2024 NFL offseason program schedule: OTAs begin May 13; complete minicamp and workout dates for all 32 teams
Football activities will begin this monthCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Ukrainian President Zelensky expects NATO accession after war's end
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Czech President Pavel calls EU enlargement a 'geostrategic necessity'
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Former Fox News executive is named president of news and politics for NewsNation
Cherie Grzech is promoted at NewsNation, while former president of news Michael Corn moves to New York to oversee prime-time programming.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Trump Wants to Prosecute Biden. He Also Thinks Presidents Deserve Immunity.
In arguing to the Supreme Court that he cannot be charged for acts while in office, Donald Trump has asked the justices to enforce a norm that he has long threatened to shatter.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Court in the Central African Republic seeks arrest of ex-President Bozizé for human rights abuses
A spokesperson for an internationally backed court in the Central African Republic says the panel has issued an international arrest warrant for the country’s exiled former President François Bozizé for human rights abusesABC News - World -
Arrest warrant issued for Central African Republic’s former president over crimes against humanity
François Bozizé is wanted by special criminal court over alleged crimes including murder and torture. A UN-backed court has issued an arrest warrant for the Central African Republic’s former president François Bozizé over possible crimes against ...The Guardian - World -
Barnard president loses vote of no confidence as criticism mounts over protest response
The president of Barnard College lost a faculty-wide vote of no confidence on Tuesday, as criticism mounts over the school’s response to a pro-Palestine encampment that has sparked a national movement and beckoned the political spotlight. About 77 ...The Hill - Politics -
Argentina president’s scaled-down economic package wins approval in lower house
Argentina President Javier Milei’s scaled-back package of reform measures designed to turn around an economy with the highest rate of inflation in the world won approval from in the lower-house of congress.MarketWatch - Business -
As South Korea Doctors’ Walkout Drags on, Many Blame President
A walkout by physicians has dragged on for weeks, as they protest a plan by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s government to increase medical school enrollment.The New York Times - World - South Korea -
As South Korea Doctors’ Walkout Drags on, Many Blame President
A walkout by physicians has dragged on for weeks, as they protest a plan by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s government to increase medical school enrollment.The New York Times - Top stories - South Korea -
Lobbying World: Global Business Alliance taps next president and CEO
The Global Business Alliance (GBA) announced that Nancy McLernon will retire as president and CEO at the end of the year. McLernon, who founded GBA in 1990, grew the organization from less than a dozen members into an influential voice for more ...The Hill - Politics -
Mellman: Election Day is nearing — How is President Biden doing?
Forecasters who suggest one candidate or the other is a certain victor have a 50/50 chance of being 100 percent right.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Kamala Harris Isn’t Americans’ ‘Momala.’ She’s Our Vice President.
In her conversation with the vice president, Drew Barrymore allowed informality to veer into disrespect.The New York Times - Top stories -
HSBC’s Quinn hands his successor a China challenge
Prospects of a quick pay-off from the country look increasingly remoteFinancial Times - Business - China -
China Has a Controversial Plan for Brain-Computer Interfaces
China's brain-computer interface technology is catching up to the US. But it envisions a very different use case: cognitive enhancement.Wired - Tech - China -
China Vanke Shares Slump After Soft Results
The property developer’s shares slumped after it posted soft first-quarter results amid continuing pressure in China’s property sector.The Wall Street Journal - Business - China -
Hamas and Fatah Officials, Longtime Rivals, Met in China
The Chinese government did not say when the talks between the main Palestinian factions were held. Expectations for progress were low.The New York Times - World - China -
China Has Crossed Biden's Red Line on Ukraine
The president warned Xi not to provide ‘material support’ to Russia. Will there be consequences?The Wall Street Journal - World -
FirstFT: Police storm Columbia University campus and remove pro-Palestinian protesters
Also in today’s newsletter, Fed decision day and Berkshire after BuffettFinancial Times - World -
Beijing Braces for a Rematch of Trump vs. China
Officials are preparing for the potential of more turbulent U.S. relations and another trade war should Trump get re-elected.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Metals Fall Ahead of Fed Policy Decision
Metal prices traded lower, with gold falling back below $2,300, as traders further temper expectations on the timing of U.S. interest-rate cuts this year.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Beijing tightens grip on China social media giants
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Highway collapse in China leaves at least 24 dead
A section of a highway collapsed early Wednesday in southern China, sending cars tumbling and leaving at least 24 people dead, according to state media.NBC News - Top stories - China -
China Brings High-Elevation Hydropower Project Online
Yahoo News - World - China