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About 1,300 people from Myanmar flee into Thailand after clashes broke out
Officials in Thailand say about 1,300 people have fled from eastern Myanmar into Thailand as fresh fighting erupted at a border town that has recently been captured by ethnic guerillasABC News - World -
Turning a Vault Into a Bomb Shelter: How Citigroup Has Kept Its Bank Running Inside Ukraine
Two years into the war, Citigroup is the only U.S. bank around, navigating a sometimes treacherous landscape.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Shelter from the storm: in praise of the bothy
Visitor books from Scotland’s mountain bothies reveal their century-old role as refuges for both body and soulFinancial Times - Business -
Photos: Yearling mountain lions rescued from dam's spillway
Two yearling mountain lions were saved from drowning in a dam's spillway.The Hill - Politics -
As Russia edges toward a possible offensive on Kharkiv, some residents flee
Russia is exploiting air defense shortages in Ukraine's Kharkiv region by targeting civilian infrastructure and communities to drive away residentsABC News - World - Russia -
TV tower breaks in half after strike on Ukraine
The local military says that digital TV has been cut off in the surrounding area.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Thousands of Israelis protest for hostage release and new elections
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Tens of thousands evacuated from massive China floods
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Massive Floods Force Tens of Thousands to Evacuate in China
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Thousands Are Eligible for Tax Refunds From 2020
The I.R.S. estimates that 940,000 people who didn’t file their returns for that year are due back money. The deadline for filing to get it is May 17.The New York Times - Business -
‘I now know that anything is possible’: from a women’s shelter to Cambridge University
No matter how low you sink, your dreams can still come true: one woman’s inspirational story. As a woman with decades of business experience, a Cambridge graduate with a fulfilling career running my own company, alongside a joy-filled family life, ...The Guardian - World -
"The Covenant of Water" author Abraham Verghese
He teaches medical students about the importance of bedside manner, but he has another calling, as author of the New York Times bestselling novel "The Covenant of Water," a multi-generational tale of a family in India experiencing love and tragedy.CBS News - Top stories -
"The Covenant of Water" author Abraham Verghese
He teaches medical students about the importance of bedside manner, but he has another calling, as author of the New York Times bestselling novel "The Covenant of Water," a multi-generational tale of a family in India experiencing love and tragedy.CBS News - Entertainment -
US House approves $61bn in military aid for Ukraine after months of stalling
Ukrainian president thanks America after Speaker Mike Johnson secures bipartisan support for funding Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. After months of stalling, the US House of Representatives finally approved more than $61bn worth of military ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Democrats Upbeat After Sudden Wins on Ukraine Aid and Auto Workers
Biden is lagging behind in key polls but Democrats are hopeful that recent policy victories will set up a sharper contrast with Trump.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Senate set to advance Ukraine aid after rollercoaster House battle
The Senate on Tuesday is at last set to advance legislation providing aid to Ukraine, moving Congress toward the end of a months-long battle that raised questions about the survival of Mike Johnson's (R-La.) Speakership and Kyiv's defenses. ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
10 senators helped advance Ukraine aid after voting against it
Nine Republicans and one Democrat in the Senate voted on Tuesday to advance a package that includes aid for Ukraine and Israel, after opposing the legislation in a vote earlier this year. The package advanced toward a final vote Tuesday in an ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Senate Passes Ukraine, Israel Aid Package After Monthslong Fight
The measure sends much-needed ammunition and military equipment to Ukraine, fortifies Israel’s missile defense systems and forces the sale of TikTok in the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Senate passes Ukraine, Israel funding after months-long stalemate
The Senate on Tuesday passed a $95 billion emergency foreign aid package, ending months of bitter fighting over $61 billion for the war in Ukraine that had deeply divided the Republican Party. The measure passed by a vote of 79 to 18 and now goes ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Thousands of Israelis join anti-government protests calling for new elections
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Tens of thousands protest against Canary Islands’ ‘unsustainable’ tourism model
Organisers say 50,000 turn out to call for limit on tourist numbers, saying model makes life unaffordable and puts strain on resources. Tens of thousands of people are protesting across the Canary Islands to call for an urgent rethink of the ...The Guardian - World -
Indonesia volcano: thousands evacuated amid spreading ash and tsunami fears
More than 11,000 people told to leave their homes after Mount Ruang erupted at least three times since Friday afternoon. More than 2,100 people living near an erupting volcano on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island were evacuated on Friday due to the ...The Guardian - World - Indonesia -
Tens of thousands of Colombians protest against the leftist president's reform agenda
Thousands of Colombians have taken to the streets in the latest rebuke of leftist President Gustavo Petro’s reform agendaABC News - World -
Thousands of flights to and from Europe affected by suspected Russian jamming
About 46,000 aircraft have logged GPS problems over Baltic Sea since August, says report. Flights in and out of Britain are among thousands that have been affected by suspected Russian jamming of GPS systems.. More than 2,300 Ryanair flights have ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Meet "Toy Man," a humble humanitarian who's brought joy to thousands of kids
His donations over the years have been funded entirely by his personal savings, including money he invested from his earnings in the stock market.CBS News - Top stories -
Russia Is Jamming Airplane GPS For Thousands Of Flights Across Europe
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Grindr sold HIV status of “potentially thousands” of users to advertisers, lawsuit says
Hundreds of people who use Grindr — a dating and social networking app for the gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community — have filed a lawsuit claiming the company monetized sensitive information such as HIV status without users' consent. In ...The Hill - Politics -
Heavy Rains and Potential Flooding in Guangdong, China, Force Evacuations
Bad weather in Guangdong Province forced evacuations as forecasters warned of more rain and potential flooding.The New York Times - World -
Book excerpt: "The Covenant of Water" by Abraham Verghese
The multi-generational tale of a family in India experiencing love and tragedy was a New York Times bestseller, and an Oprah's Book Club pick.CBS News - Entertainment -
Larger properties drive UK asking prices to near-record high
Rightmove data comes against a backdrop of recent volatility in mortgage marketFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Debanking complaints to UK financial ombudsman surge
Thousands of customers take issue with accounts that have been frozen or closed and more cases have been upheldFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Larger properties drive UK asking prices to near-record high
Rightmove data comes against a backdrop of recent volatility in mortgage marketFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Larger properties drive UK asking prices to near-record high
Rightmove data comes against a backdrop of recent volatility in mortgage marketFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Larger properties drive UK asking prices to near-record high
Rightmove data comes against a backdrop of recent volatility in mortgage marketFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Larger properties drive UK asking prices to near-record high
Rightmove data comes against a backdrop of recent volatility in mortgage marketFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Thames Water pushes up spending plan to almost £20bn
Troubled utility asks regulator to approve higher expenditure alongside potential rise to billsFinancial Times - Business -
Water 'feels unsafe' amid tonnes of sewage spills
More than 20 million tonnes of untreated sewage and wastewater is spilled into NI waterways annually.BBC News - Top stories -
The Sinking Arizona Town Where Water and Politics Collide
Democrats see an opening to win back rural Trump voters fed up with their groundwater being pumped by huge farms.The New York Times - Top stories -
Investors fear Thames Water contagion, Barclays says
A potential failure at the UK’s biggest water provider could carry sector-wide risks, survey findsFinancial Times - Business -
Homeless shelters in Massachusetts raise concerns as lawmakers consider historic limit to family stays
Massachusetts shelters are raising concerns as lawmakers advance legislation to limit stays to nine months for the first time in the history of the state's "right to shelter" law.NBC News - Top stories