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Belarus claims it prevented drone attacks from Lithuania. Vilnius rejects the allegations
The head of the top security agency in Belarus has claimed that the country has prevented attempted drone strikes from Lithuania that targeted the capital, Minsk, and surrounding areasABC News - World -
Hackers claim to have infiltrated Belarus' main security service
A Belarusian hacker activist group claims to have infiltrated the network of the country’s main security agency and obtained access to personal files of over 8,600 staffers of the KGB, the security service that still goes under its Soviet nameABC News - World -
Europe’s Climate Leaders
This annual FT-Statista survey lists the companies that have made the most progress in cutting their carbon emissions intensity. A full report, comprising articles discussing the issues that this research raises, will follow on May 16Financial Times - World - Climate -
Russia-Ukraine war live: ‘mortal’ Europe needs stronger defence, says French president
Emmanuel Macron says Europe faces existential threat from Russian aggression and calls on continent to adopt ‘credible’ defence strategy. Russia has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms ...The Guardian - World - France -
America's Great Weakness: Unserious Leaders
Or is it unserious voters?The Wall Street Journal - World -
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.2% to 100.14
The WSJ Dollar Index is down 0.2% to 100.14 — down for two of the past three trading daysThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Embiid puts up 50, reveals Bell's palsy diagnosis
Joel Embiid scored 50 points to lead the 76ers to a needed Game 3 win over the Knicks and afterward addressed his recent diagnosis with a condition that has affected the left side of his face.ESPN - Sports -
Third witness puts Trump's financial web in spotlight
A banker's testimony allows the court to take a deep dive into the $130,000 payment made to Stormy Daniels.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Europe’s Climate Leaders 2024: interactive listing
Despite chafing at green regulations, companies are making headway on cutting carbon emissionsFinancial Times - World - Climate -
American Leaders Need to Close the Cookie Jar
They seem to have forgotten how. Fortunately, readers have some suggestions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ukraine is putting pressure on fighting-age men outside the country
Ukraine is seeking to reverse the drain of potential soldiers from the countryABC News - World - Ukraine -
Crystal Palace put £60m price tags on Olise and Eze
Crystal Palace will only entertain offers for Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise that start at £60m or more for each player.BBC News - Top stories -
The 4 best places to put your savings right now
Elevated interest rates are a boon to savers, with some accounts delivering yields between 5% and 6%.CBS News - Top stories -
Patriots stay put at No. 3, select UNC QB Maye
The Patriots kept the No. 3 pick and landed potential franchise quarterback Drake Maye on Thursday night at the NFL draft.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
NFL commissioner wants to put Super Bowl on Presidents Day weekend
National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday he wants the league to move to fewer preseason games so the Super Bowl would fall on Presidents Day weekend, a three-day weekend. “I think we’re good at 17 [games] now, but listen, ...The Hill - Politics - NFL -
Barbados leader halts £3m payout to UK MP for Drax Hall plantation
Government U-turn as PM Mia Mottley acknowledges anger from reparations movement over plan to buy Barbados land from Dorset MP Richard Drax. The prime minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, has halted plans for a multi-million-pound payout to the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Report: Hamas leader in Gaza met fighters, inspected battle sites
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Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s Leader, Considers Resigning as Wife Faces Inquiry
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez put his public duties on hold. He said an inquiry into alleged influence peddling by his wife was politically motivated.The New York Times - World -
Taliban leaders enforce brutal restrictions against women, except for their own daughters
Taliban leaders may have exempted the women in their lives from the harsher aspects of their rules, but recognizing this offense is an important first step holding them accountable for the flagrant violations of human rights they have imposed on ...The Hill - Politics -
Idaho Democratic leader: Stomach 'queasy' after Supreme Court abortion case
Idaho's state Senate minority leader said the Supreme Court's coming decision on her state's abortion ban makes her "queasy," as conservative justices heard arguments Wednesday in the latest abortion battle before the high court. The Court heard ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Elon Musk Is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Leader. But Is He Really Worth 250 CEOs?
Tesla's record-breaking CEO pay was voided in court. The board just asked shareholders to vote it in again.Inc. - Business - Elon Musk -
Tesla’s Earnings Highlight the Company’s Biggest Problem. It’s a Cautionary Tale for Every Leader
Be careful making promises you might not be able to keep.Inc. - Business -
World leaders make renewed push to secure release of Gaza hostages
Eighteen countries call on Hamas to free captives and secure ‘immediate and prolonged’ ceasefireFinancial Times - Business -
Meet the members of a transitional council tasked with choosing new leaders for beleaguered Haiti
A transitional council tasked with bringing political stability to Haiti has been installed in the capital of Haiti, a nation marred by gang violence and soaring hunger and povertyABC News - World -
Jeff Bezos and Reed Hastings on Why Leaders Should Cultivate Intellectual Humility
The key: Admit you don't know.Inc. - Business -
German far-right AfD party leader defends colleagues on Russia, China
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OpenAI's Sam Altman and Other Tech Leaders to Serve on AI Safety Board
The panel will advise the Department of Homeland Security on deploying artificial intelligence safely within America’s critical infrastructure.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Emhoff calls Columbia University Jewish leaders as protests spread to other schools
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff had calls with two Columbia University Jewish leaders as pro-Palestinian protests spread to campuses across the country, a White House official confirmed. Emhoff spoke with the director of Orthodox Union-JLIC at ...The Hill - Politics -
Polish and Lithuanian leaders oversee military drills along their shared border
Polish President Andrzej Duda says “a potential aggressor must see our readiness” as he and his Lithuanian counterpart monitored a joint military drill along their shared borderABC News - World -
Student Protest Leader at Columbia: ‘Zionists Don’t Deserve to Live’
After video surfaced on social media, the student, Khymani James, said on Friday that his comments were wrong.The New York Times - Top stories -
Columbia protest leader: 'Be grateful that I’m not just going out and murdering Zionists'
A leader of the pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University had a video emerge on social media this week, threatening violence to “Zionists.” “Zionists don’t deserve to live,” student Khymani James said in a video from January. He is also ...The Hill - Politics -
Maine House leader threatens to go winner-take-all if Nebraska does
Maine's House leader threatened to switch to a “winner-take-all” Electoral College format if Nebraska state lawmakers shift the way their state distributes electoral votes. Maine House Majority Leader Maureen Terry (D) said the Pine Tree State ...The Hill - Politics -
Mississippi legislative leaders swap proposals on possible Medicaid expansion
Mississippi Senate leaders are saying for the first time that they are willing to expand Medicaid to the full level allowed under a federal law signed 14 years ago by then-President Barack ObamaABC News - Health -
Leader of Federal Student Aid Office Steps Down After FAFSA Crisis
During Richard Cordray’s tenure at the agency, the botched rollout of the new FAFSA upended the college admissions process.The New York Times - Top stories -
Alvin Bragg Wants the 2016 Election on Trial
Prosecutors are trying to spin a bookkeeping charge as a vast Trump election conspiracy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Mbappe nets twice in win over Lorient but PSG's title party delayed by Monaco victory
Paris Saint-Germain will have to wait at least a few more days to try to clinch the French league titleABC News - Sports - College Football -
Al Unser Jr. recalls his 1995 disqualification, putting the Josef Newgarden IndyCar penalty in perspective
The last time a race winner was disqualified was Al Unser, Jr. at Portland in 1995, but later got the win restored on appealYahoo Sports - Sports -
China launches 3-member crew to its space station as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon by 2030
China launched a three-member crew to its orbiting space station as part of its ambitious program that aims to put astronauts on the moon by 2030ABC News - Tech - China -
White Sox's latest loss puts Chicago in miserable company with just three other teams in MLB history
The White Sox have lost 22 games in their first 25 outings of the 2024 seasonCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Overrun Japanese town putting up eight-foot barrier to block tourist photos of Mount Fuji
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