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Powerful Greenland women project wins photo award
The winning images from this year's Sony World Photography Awards.BBC News - Top stories -
China's Securities Regulator Eases Trading Rules With Hong Kong
China’s securities regulator released a series of measures to boost trading with Hong Kong, the country’s latest move to shore up investor confidence after recent stock-market volatility.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Guardian wins award for exposé of founders’ links to transatlantic slavery
Press Awards recognise newspaper’s cross-platform Cotton Capital series amid wins for several Guardian reporters. The Guardian has won a diversity award at the prestigious Press Awards after its exposé on its founders’ links to transatlantic ...The Guardian - World -
Nasdaq, S&P 500Drop After Israel Strikes Iran
Stocks were mixed, with the Nasdaq in retreat and the Dow edging higher. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 were on track for weekly losses, extending an April slump.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
PwC’s Evergrande audits set to face new probe by Hong Kong regulator
Apparent whistleblower report cites concerns over firm’s work for collapsed Chinese developerFinancial Times - Business - Hong Kong -
Democrats help advance Ukraine, Israel aid in rare rules move
The House Rules Committee late Thursday night advanced a package of foreign aid bills — but only with help from Democrats who, in a rare move, supported the procedural vote amid opposition from a trio of hardline Republicans. The panel voted 9-3 ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Voting begins in India’s election with Modi widely expected to win third term
First phase in world’s largest democratic exercise begins, with 969 million people eligible to vote over six-week period. Voting has begun in India’s mammoth general election, as Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata party hopes to increase its ...The Guardian - World -
They Experimented on Themselves in Secret. What They Discovered Helped Win a War
The untold, top-secret story of the British researchers who found the key to keeping humans alive underwater—and helped make D-Day a success.Wired - Tech -
Ecuador's President Noboa looks set to win vote on new security measures
Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa looks set to win a referendum on Sunday that asks voters to support new security measures to fight rising violence, although recent power cuts could pose a threat to the ‘yes’ vote.NBC News - Top stories -
Chinese runner’s win is revoked after investigation into Beijing Half Marathon
The results of Beijing’s half marathon were canceled after an investigation found that three African runners had slowed down to allow a Chinese athlete to win.NBC News - Top stories - China -
Muted Iranian reaction to attack provides short-term wins for Netanyahu
Israeli prime minister’s main concern is his political survival but a multi-front war is still a strong possibility. Middle East crisis – live updatesIn the aftermath of Iran’s unprecedented salvo of missiles and drones fired directly at Israel at ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and "American Idol" alum, dead at 47
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.CBS News - Top stories -
Children of reality TV's Chrisleys hope court hearing is step toward bringing convicted parents home
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have appealed aspects of their convictions on federal charges of bank fraud and tax evasionABC News - Entertainment -
Trump Media CEO Asks Nasdaq to Help Enforce Short-Selling Rules
Shares of Truth Social’s parent are up about 10% premarket, setting up another volatile session. Trump Media’s CEO asked for helping in preventing illegal naked short selling.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Chasing 5th straight win, Nelly Korda is 2 shots back at Chevron Championship after a first-round 68
Nelly Korda, who is looking to tie an LPGA Tour record with her fifth straight win, shot a 4-under 68 in the opening round of the Chevron ChampionshipABC News - Sports -
GOP lawmaker slams Republican colleagues over Ukraine support: 'They would like to see the Russians win'
Republican Rep. Don Bacon (Neb.) ripped into his colleagues who oppose further funding for Ukraine, arguing they "would like to see" Russia win the more than two-year war against Kyiv. "Now for Ukraine, they have no more artillery. If we do not do ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Defending champ Golden Knights to face top-seeded Stars in playoffs after 4-1 loss to Ducks
Frank Vatrano scored three goals and the Anaheim Ducks finished their season on a high note, defeating the playoff-bound Vegas Golden Knights 4-1ABC News - Sports -
Ukraine needs one more year to win, and Congress can make that happen now
If America comes through, this might just be the year that Ukraine needs to push Russia back and achieve an outcome its people can live with.The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Chinese Half-Marathon Champion Is Disqualified---Along With Runners Who Let Him Win
Video showed other athletes appearing to slow down for a top Chinese runner at the Beijing Half-Marathon; an investigation put the blame on a sponsor.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Beijing half marathon winner thrown out after trio slowed to let him win
All four athletes disqualified and forced to return prize moneySpecial committee issues apology but steers clear of fix talkOrganisers have revoked He Jie’s first place in the Beijing half marathon last weekend after an investigation confirmed ...The Guardian - World -
2024 NFL Draft: Drake Maye's college coach Mack Brown says QB 'can win a Super Bowl'
Maye is expected to be picked very early in Round 1 of the draftCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
2024 NBA Draft: Stephon Castle turns pro after helping UConn win national championship as a freshman
Castle is heading to the NBA Draft after shining as one of college basketball's top freshmenCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Nelly Korda attempting record fifth straight LPGA win after opening with 68 at Chevron Championship 2024
The No. 1 player in the world is trying to stay grounded during a major championship amid an all-time runCBS Sports - Sports -
Mandisa, 'American Idol' star and Grammy-winning Christian music singer, dies at 47
Grammy-winning Christian music singer Mandisa died Thursday at age 47, The Times confirmed. She was known for songs including 'Overcomer' and 'Bleed the Same.'Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Ryan Garcia misses weight ahead of fight with Devin Haney, ineligible to win WBC junior welterweight title
In addition to title no longer being in play for Garcia, the challenger also owes Haney some money after a handshake agreement at the press conferenceCBS Sports - Sports -
Nevada Supreme Court rulings hand setbacks to gun-right defenders and anti-abortion activists
Nevada's Supreme Court has handed setbacks to gun-right defenders and anti-abortion activists in two new rulingsABC News - Health - Abortion -
Croatia's top court rules President Milanović cannot be prime minister because of campaign
Croatia’s Constitutional Court has banned President Zoran Milanović from becoming prime minister in case his center-left party manages to garner a majority after this week’s highly contested parliamentary electionABC News - World -
Nottingham Forest's points appeal hearing set for Wednesday
Nottingham Forest's appeal against their Premier League points deduction will be heard on Wednesday.BBC News - Top stories -
Retired St. Louis officer, beaten by former colleagues, awarded $23M
A former St. Louis police officer has been awarded $23 million after he was beaten by other officers while working undercover in 2017. Luther Hall, the former officer, won Monday after the defendant — one of his former colleagues — failed to ...The Hill - Politics -
Biden tries to appeal to union workers by bashing Trump for inheriting his wealth
President Biden worked to appeal to union workers Friday by bashing former President Trump for inheriting his wealth. The president painted a picture of his upbringing compared to Trump’s while talking at a Washington, D.C., conference for the ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
The Supreme Court Takes Up Homelessness
Can cities make it illegal to live on the streets?The New York Times - Top stories -
Biden Administration Releases Revised Title IX Rules
The new regulations extended legal protections to L.G.B.T.Q. students and rolled back several policies set under the Trump administration.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden's new Title IX rules protect LGBTQ students, but trans sports rule still on hold
The rights of LGBTQ students will be protected by federal law and victims of campus sexual assault will gain new safeguards under rules finalized by the Biden administration.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
How Highsnobiety Is Shaping the Current Media Landscape
Highsnobiety is a store, a website, a production agency and a clothing line. Oh, and Pamela Anderson is on the latest cover.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
With a Fresh Look and Recipes, Manischewitz Courts a New Generation
The 136-year-old company’s products have been staples in American Jewish households for generations. After a major rebranding, the matzo ball soup comes with merch.The New York Times - Business -
Most UK dairy farms ignoring pollution rules as manure spews into rivers
Exclusive: 80% of Welsh dairy farms inspected, 69% of English ones, 60% in Scotland and 50% in Northern Ireland breaching regulations. The majority of UK dairy farms are breaking pollution rules, with vast amounts of cow manure being spilled into ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
A trial is underway for the Panama Papers, a case that changed the country's financial rules
Eight years after 11 million leaked secret financial documents revealed how some of the world’s richest people hide their wealth, more than two dozen defendants are on trial in Panama for their alleged rolesABC News - World -
Boris Johnson broke rules over hedge fund behind Venezuela trip, says watchdog
Former UK prime minister accused of being ‘evasive’ about relationship with Merlyn AdvisorsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
MLS power rankings: new rules hand an edge to Messi and Miami
San Jose have goalkeeping problems, the Whitecaps are defending in a unique way and Miami are given a helping hand. Welcome back to the Guardian’s MLS Power Rankings, where I have a beef with your specific team and your specific team alone.. MLS ...The Guardian - World - MLS -
Iran and Israel playing with fire as old rules of confrontation are torn up
Reported Israeli drone strike on Isfahan may signal that this widening conflict has become more dynamic. Middle East crisis – live updatesWhat we know so far about Israel’s strike on IranWhile the details remain vague, and Iranian denials strong, ...The Guardian - World - Iran