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Political violence persists in Mexico just days before its historic election
Another local political candidate has been killed in Mexico as it gets ready to hold a historic presidential election Sunday amid a dramatic rise in political violence.NBC News - Top stories -
Floods batter Brazil as world confronts extreme weather
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Star Wars Boss Confronts Toxic Fans In "Male-Dominated" Fanbase
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has spoken up about toxic Star Wars fans, specifically stating that women in the Star Wars universe often face more online abuse than men "because of the fan base being so male dominated." She said this to The ...GameSpot - Tech -
Mexicans choose between continuity and change in election overshadowed by violence
When Mexicans go to the polls on June 2, they will do so in an increasingly polarized country that continues to struggle with staggering levels of violence across large swathes of territory. Dozens of organized crime gangs now control towns, ...ABC News - World -
'Shock Values' Review: The Cost of Controlling Prices
Bold planners from Benjamin Franklin to FDR struggled with how to stabilize unruly market prices. They may have been asking the wrong question.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Neighbors shocked by arrest of 81-year-old suspected of being 'serial slingshot shooter'
The 81-year-old man accused of being a “serial slingshot shooter” who terrorized his neighbors for a decade by allegedly firing ball bearings through their windows and windshields has died, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said Thursday.NBC News - Top stories -
‘Termination shock’: cut in ship pollution sparked global heating spurt
Sudden cut in pollution in 2020 meant less shade from sun and was ‘substantial’ factor in record surface temperatures in 2023, study finds. The slashing of pollution from shipping in 2020 led to a big “termination shock” that is estimated have ...The Guardian - World -
Brookfield in talks to buy France’s Neoen for €6.1bn
Renewables deal set to hand French businessman Jacques Veyrat €2.6bn windfallFinancial Times - Business -
Brookfield in Talks for $6.59 Billion Deal for France's Neoen
Brookfield Asset Management is in talks to acquire France’s Neoen in a deal that values the renewable-power producer’s equity at $6.59 billion.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
France leads initiative on sending military trainers to Ukraine
Paris and Kyiv in talks ahead of D-Day anniversary when Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit FranceFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
Teenager arrested in France on suspicion of Olympics attack plot
Interior ministry says 18-year-old Chechen suspected of planning ‘Islamist-inspired’ attack in Saint-Étienne. French security services have arrested a Chechen teenager suspected of plotting an “Islamist-inspired” attack on a football game during ...The Guardian - World -
England 1-2 France: Euro 2025 qualifying – live reaction
England 1-2 France (Mead 30; De Almeida 41, Katoto 68)Scotland v Israel delayed by protester chained to goalLucy Bronze: Lioness great | And you can mail EmilliaToone in Toon. The Euro 2025 qualifier between Scotland and Israel at Hampden Park was ...The Guardian - World -
Ex-Bulls player reveals shocking fight between Jimmy Butler and Fred Hoiberg: ‘F— you, Jimmy'
Michael Carter-Williams told an unbelievable story about a 2016 locker room spat between Jimmy Butler and former Bulls head coach Fred HoibergYahoo Sports - Sports -
Dortmund plot Champions League final shock after adapting to thrive | Jonathan Liew
Wembley underdogs have shed their youth-oriented, profit-hungry model to reach new heights with a tougher team. All week, and by small degrees, London has been turning yellow and black. Stickers on Tube escalators. Scarves tied to lampposts. A ...The Guardian - World - UEFA Champions League -
France's Macron Readies Plan to Send Military Instructors to Ukraine
Officials cautioned that Paris and other European capitals are still working out details of the initiative, including which countries will send instructors.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Lauren James ruled out of England’s Euro 2025 qualifiers against France
Sarina Wiegman confirms Chelsea striker has foot problemJess Naz called up as replacement for back-to-back matchesThe Chelsea forward Lauren James has a foot problem and will not be available for England’s back-to-back Euro 2025 qualifiers against ...The Guardian - World -
Katoto caps France comeback to hurt England’s Euro 2025 qualifying hopes
England 1-2 France (Mead 30; De Almeida 41, Katoto 68)England goalkeeper Mary Earps goes off injured early onIt’s not a disaster, yet, but a 2-1 defeat to France dealt a hefty blow to England’s hopes of avoiding the Euro 2025 playoffs, after Élisa ...The Guardian - World -
France mourns nurse known as Angel of Dien Bien Phu
The French president said she showed "exemplary courage and devotion" amid suffering.BBC News - Top stories -
Biden to make his first state visit to France after attending D-Day 80th commemorations next week
French President Emmanuel Macron’s office says U.S. President Joe Biden will make his first state visit to France next week after attending D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations in NormandyABC News - World - Joe Biden -
France is aiming to become a global AI superpower — but not without help from U.S. Big Tech
The Viva Technology conference in Paris last week was buzzing with talk about how far France has come as a leader in artificial intelligence.CNBC - Business -
France files preliminary terrorism charges against teenager accused of plan to attack Olympic fans
French authorities have handed preliminary terrorism charges to an 18-year-old accused of a plot targeting spectators attending Olympic soccer gamesABC News - World -
Amazon Adds Grubhub to Its Shopping App and Website
The online retail giant adds prime rib to Prime, offering a free Grubhub+ membership to subscribers of its premium service.Inc. - Business - Amazon -
ArcelorMittal seeks to safeguard its operations at UK docks
Steelmaker wants to halt proposed redevelopment of Chatham Docks, saying it threatens 800 jobsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
The Daylight Tablet Returns Computing to Its Hippie Ideals
Anjan Katta thinks computers and the tech industry became too corporate and straitlaced—so he invented a tablet with a zippy monochrome screen that’s usable outdoors.Wired - Tech -
Global aid group asks warring forces to respect its neutrality with 24 of its aid workers killed
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Germany’s fractious coalition dithers as the heat rises in Europe
Optimists have faith that the EU will always pull through but crisis-fighting depends on choices made in BerlinFinancial Times - World -
OpenAI Says Russia and China Used Its A.I. in Covert Campaigns
Iran and an Israeli company also exploited the tools in online influence efforts, but none gained much traction, an OpenAI report said.The New York Times - Top stories - China -
Salesforce’s stock is suffering its biggest drop in two decades
Investors searching for more reasons to be cautious about the health of the software sector just got a big one.MarketWatch - Business -
Europe Banned Russia’s RT Network. Its Content Is Still Spreading.
A study found that hundreds of sites, many without obvious Kremlin links, copied Russian propaganda and spread it to unsuspecting audiences ahead of the E.U. election.The New York Times - Business - Europe -
Can Australia step up its rare earths game?
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WeWork woncourt approval fora bankruptcy restructuring that will let it make a new run at the co-working businessas a smaller, private company under new ownership.
WeWork won court approval for a bankruptcy restructuring that will let it make a new run at the co-working business as a smaller, private company under new ownership.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Taking the Fight to Russia: The West Weighs Ukraine’s Use of Its Weapons
More NATO allies are backing Kyiv’s pleas to allow its forces to conduct strikes in Russian territory with Western weapons.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
China blasts US open borders even as its citizens pour across
As Washington grapples with today’s record migrant flows, it’s vital to recognize the high stakes involved. The integrity of our national borders, the safety of our citizens, and the stability of our global standing are all at risk.The Hill - Politics - China -
Its Future in Doubt, the Freewheeling ‘Inside the NBA’ Is on Edge Instead
Next season could be the last for TNT’s influential and beloved studio show, and Charles Barkley, for one, will not be going quietly.The New York Times - Business -
Chipotle insists its portions have not shrunk, after TikTokers claim they did
Here's what the company had to say about its portion sizes and portioning instructions to store workers.CBS News - Top stories -
Twitch terminates all members of its Safety Advisory Council
Twitch on Friday ended the contracts of its safety council members, which consulted on trust and safety issues related to children on Twitch, nudity and more.CNBC - Business -
Boeing Sets Its Own Quality Targets Under Pact With FAA
The air-safety regulator says it will monitor Boeing’s performance based on quality metrics set by the company.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Google Admits Its AI Overviews Search Feature Screwed Up
Liz Reid, Google’s head of search, said in a blog post that the company had made adjustments to its new AI search feature after screenshots of its errors went viral.Wired - Tech - Google -
OpenAI says Russian and Israeli groups used its tools to spread disinformation
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OpenAI says Russian and Israeli groups used its tools to spread disinformation
Networks in China and Iran also used AI models to create and post disinformation but campaigns did not reach large audiences. OpenAI on Thursday released its first ever report on how its artificial intelligence tools are being used for covert ...The Guardian - World - Israel