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Kenya flood death toll rises as more torrential rain forecast
Total deaths reach 76 and more than 130,000 displaced as weeks of flooding also affects east African neighbours. Seventy-six people in Kenya have died because of flooding triggered by torrential downpours since March, the government has said, ...The Guardian - 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 -
Game company puts new spin on virtual tennis
First there was "Tennis for Two," then Atari's "Pong." Tennis has been a popular subject for video games for decades. Now, gaming company 2K Games is putting a unique spin on the classic game with "Topspin Tennis," which features real-life ...CBS News - Top stories -
Tupac's estate threatens to sue Drake over diss track using what appears to be late rapper's AI-generated voice
Tupac Shakur’s estate is threatening to sue Drake over his recent Kendrick Lamar diss track, calling what appears to be the use of an artificial intelligence-generated version of the late rapper’s voice a “blatant abuse” of his legacy.NBC News - Top stories -
TikTok has promised to sue over the potential US ban. What's the legal outlook?
Legislation forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell the video-sharing platform or face a ban in the U.S. has received President Joe Biden’s official signoffABC News - Tech - Tiktok -
US troops begin construction of Gaza aid pier as questions remain over distribution
About 1,000 US troops will support the military construction efforts, but Joe Biden has ordered them not to set foot on the Gaza shore. US troops have begun construction of a maritime pier off the coast of Gaza that aims to speed the flow of ...The Guardian - World -
US advances review of Nevada lithium mine amid concerns over endangered wildflower
The Biden administration has taken a significant step in its expedited environmental review of what could become the third lithium mine in the U.S. That's assuming it can withstand anticipated legal challenges from conservationists who fear it ...ABC News - Tech -
Antony Blinken meets with China's President Xi as US, China spar over bilateral and global issues
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and senior Chinese officials in BeijingABC News - World - China -
Chinese jets fly sorties over Taiwan strait in show of force as US delegation departs
End of secretary of state Antony Blinken’s three-day visit marks upsurge in military activity after period of relative calm. Taiwan has reported that a dozen Chinese warplanes flew sorties close to the island on Saturday, in a sudden surge of ...The Guardian - World - China -
2024 Porsche Macan: A Big Step in EV Tech
The all-electric successor to the Macan compact SUV, the most popular model in Porsche’s lineup, is built on an upgraded EV platform—and now feistier than ever.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Find insights on Bumble, L3Harris, Pearson, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
China Telecom, Bilibili and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Clean-Tech Fund Bets on Growing Demand for Batteries
Volta Energy Technologies raises $131 million in latest funding round, seeking to invest in ways to make energy storage cheaper as well as greener for consumers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Investors to Big Tech: Mind Your Pocketbook
Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta and Tesla have a combined $275 billion cash pile.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chinese student given 9-month prison sentence for harassing person posting democracy leaflets
The U.S. Attorney's office says a Chinese former student at Boston's Berklee College of Music has been sentenced to nine months in prison for stalking and threatening a person who posted a flyer in support of democracy in the Asian countryABC News - Top stories -
Chinese student sentenced to 9 months in prison for harassing pro-democracy activist in Boston
A former Berklee College of Music student from China was sentenced Wednesday to nine months in prison for stalking and threatening a pro-democracy activist.NBC News - Top stories -
Repatriated South African apartheid-era artworks on display to celebrate 30 years of democracy
A selection of South African artworks produced during the country’s apartheid era which ended up in foreign art collections is on display in JohannesburgABC News - World -
Repatriated South African apartheid-era artworks on display to celebrate 30 years of democracy
A selection of South African artworks produced during the country’s apartheid era which ended up in foreign art collections is on display in JohannesburgABC News - Entertainment -
South Africa Freedom Day: Did the 'get-out-of-jail' vote live up to the hype?
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Ministers of Germany, Brazil, South Africa and Spain: why we need a global tax on billionaires
Finance chiefs say higher taxes for the super-rich are key to battling global inequality and climate crisis. Billionaires should pay minimum 2% wealth tax, say G20 ministersWhen the governors of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund ...The Guardian - 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 -
New Nutrition Guidelines Put Less Sugar and Salt on the Menu for School Meals
The Agriculture Department finalized a new rule to bring the meals more in line with federal dietary standards.The New York Times - Health -
Malaria is still killing people in Kenya, but a vaccine and local drug production may help
Malaria is still a significant public health challenge in Kenya, but an important pilot of the world’s first malaria vaccine may helpABC News - World -
Malaria is still killing people in Kenya, but a vaccine and local drug production may help
Malaria is still a significant public health challenge in Kenya, but an important pilot of the world’s first malaria vaccine may helpABC News - Health -
At least 70 people killed by flooding in Kenya as more rain is expected through the weekend
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At least 70 people killed by flooding in Kenya as more rain is expected through the weekend
Flooding and heavy rains in Kenya have killed at least 70 people since mid-March, a government spokesperson, twice as many as were reported earlier this weekABC News - World -
Designing for the future of business and tech: Tailor Brands and Dotz take charge
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: Innovation serves as a key ingredient in designing the future and shaping the world humanity inhabits. It stands as the driving force behind progress, continually pushing boundaries and challenging norms. Through innovation, ...VentureBeat - Tech -
Lawsuit vs. ex-Texas Tech guard Isaacs dismissed
A civil lawsuit that accused former Texas Tech basketball player Pop Isaacs of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl during a team trip to the Bahamas in November has been dismissed, according to attorneys for both sides.ESPN - Sports -
Meta unveils less ‘sanctimonious’ AI model as tech rivalry heats up
Facebook parent claims Llama 3 takes a fresh step towards human-level intelligenceFinancial Times - Business - Meta -
TikTok Broke the Tech Law Logjam. Can That Success Be Repeated?
For years, federal lawmakers have tried to pass legislation to rein in the tech giants. The TikTok law was their first success.The New York Times - Tech - Tiktok -
TikTok Broke the Tech Law Logjam. Can That Success Be Repeated?
For years, federal lawmakers have tried to pass legislation to rein in the tech giants. The TikTok law was their first success.The New York Times - Top stories - Tiktok -
Can a new batch of tech earnings rescue the market? Here are the factors at play
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Business -
BlackRock-Backed $1.4 Billion Fund Proves There's Cash to Make in Climate Tech
BlackRock's Decarbonization Partners raised its first fund amid growing investor interest in climate tech.Inc. - Business - Climate -
Why chipmakers are the stars of the week, plus Cramer's read-through on 3 reports
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Business