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Risk of famine still present in Gaza, says World Health Organization
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The Latest | Israel's planned invasion of Rafah risks killing hundreds of thousands, UN says
The United Nations humanitarian aid agency says hundreds of thousands of people would be “at imminent risk of death” if Israel carries out a military assault in the southern Gaza city of RafahABC News - World - Israel -
A senior UN official says northern Gaza is now in 'full-blown famine'
A top U.N. official says hard-hit northern Gaza is now in “full-blown famine” after more than six months of war between Israel and Hamas and severe Israeli restrictions on food deliveries to the Palestinian territoryABC News - Health - United Nations -
Young Democrats warn Biden he must quickly change course
Young Democratic voters are sounding the alarm and warning President Biden that his reelection bid could be in jeopardy if he doesn't change course on the issues that matter most to them, including the war in Gaza. While they have soured on Biden ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
‘A brutal business’: toxicity of politics takes toll on world leaders’ mental health
Four in 10 politicians report low or very low mental wellbeing, and some are being driven out. What can be done to ease the burden?. It was a political bombshell, one that prompted shock and set off debate across much of Spain. But for the film ...The Guardian - World -
Turkey's inflation accelerates to nearly 70% in April
Turkey's inflation accelerated to 69.8% annually for the month of April, the Turkish Statistical Institute reported Friday.CNBC - Business - Turkey -
UN ambassador condemns Gershkovich detention
United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield condemned the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been in Russian prison for more than a year. “We gather here on the eve of World Press Freedom Day, an opportunity ...The Hill - Politics - United Nations -
Immigrant workers are helping boost the U.S. labor market
The government predicts that the influx of immigrant workers will grow gross domestic product over the next decade by $7 trillion.CNBC - Business -
Government defeated in High Court over climate plans
Activists argued that the plan for cutting emissions would not meet the UK's climate targets.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Beyoncé Has Finally Changed Fashion
It’s now impossible to see a cowboy hat or pair of cowboy boots and not think of her.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
The top 5 countries where companies are scooping up American tech workers
Companies around the world are eager to hire U.S. tech talent.CNBC - Business -
Dairy worker with bird flu never developed respiratory symptoms, only pinkeye
Details of the bird flu infection in a Texas dairy worker were published in the New England Journal of Medicine.NBC News - Top stories -
‘America First’ conservatives aren’t putting American workers first
We know these senators aren’t on the side of the American worker, which begs the question — whose side are they on? The answer is obvious: people and corporations with money.The Hill - Politics -
Rains in southern Brazil kill at least 37, more than 70 still missing
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UK government’s climate action plan is unlawful, High Court rules
Judgment upholds four of five grounds for legal challenge brought by campaign groups against net zero strategyFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Florida sees thriving future if climate resilience managed, research finds
Florida wildlife corridor will spearhead climate resilience if allowed to evolve and essential preparatory work done, study says. Climate predictions in Florida, for the most part, make pretty grim reading. Rising oceans threaten to submerge most ...The Guardian - World - Florida -
Yellen Calls Threats to Democracy Risks to U.S. Economic Growth
In a rare comment on politics--and an indirect swipe at former President Donald Trump--the Treasury Secretary says "democracy is critical to building and sustaining a strong economy."Inc. - Business -
Gas Stove Pollution Risk Is Greatest in Smaller Homes, Study Finds
Gas-burning ranges, a significant contributor to indoor pollution, can produce and spread particularly high levels of some pollutants in smaller spaces.The New York Times - World -
SocGen defends risk controls after unauthorised trading incident
French bank reports smaller than expected drop in profit after strong performance in equities tradingFinancial Times - Business -
UN alarm over rightwing laws that could ‘whitewash’ Franco era in Spain
Three UN experts warn proposed ‘harmony laws’ may contravene international human rights standards. New laws proposed by rightwing and far-right regional coalition governments to “whitewash” the Franco dictatorship could contravene international ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
University of Vermont cancels UN ambassador's address amid Gaza protests
The University of Vermont (UVM) has canceled United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield's commencement speech amid pro-Palestinian protests on campus as protests sweep colleges across the nation. “We are looking forward to the upcoming ...The Hill - Politics - United Nations -
E-waste is overflowing landfills. At one sprawling Vietnam market, workers recycle some of it
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E-waste is overflowing landfills. At one sprawling Vietnam market, workers recycle some of it
The world is producing more electronic waste than ever — 62 million metric tons in 2022ABC News - World -
Miami Heat 2024 NBA offseason preview: Don't expect major changes
Heat Culture may mean a more cautious approach to retool around Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Embiid, then who? Sixers face most important summer in recent memory
Joel Embiid's injury was a crushing blow to Sixers and NBA fans everywhere, but after an early playoff exit, the focus turns to a pivotal offseason.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
The UK government acted unlawfully in approving a climate plan, a High Court judge has ruled
A U.K. High Court judge has ruled that the government acted unlawfully when it approved a plan to meet climate targets without evidence it could be deliveredABC News - Tech - United Kingdom -
‘I decided to not let anybody silence my voice’: the journalists in exile but still at risk
Threats from the state have led many journalists across the world to flee their home countries to report from elsewhere. But for many the intimidation did not stop when they left. Illustrations by Joe McKendry. Fardad Farahzad, journalist, Iran ...The Guardian - World -
Oil prices log worst week since February as concerns over Middle East supply risks fade
Oil futures finished lower Friday — with easing concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East, strong U.S. production and signs of slowing demand prompting prices to register their largest weekly percentage loss since early February.MarketWatch - Business -
Private equity firms step up plans to edge banks out of low-risk lending
Apollo issues record $40bn of loans in the first quarter, mirroring growth at rivals including KKR and BlackstoneFinancial Times - Business -
Iran's Attack on Israel Offers Kim Jong Un a Test Case of Western Defenses
The assault adds to North Korea’s understanding of how its munitions might perform should it attack Japan or South Korea, two countries whose defenses are increasingly integrated with the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Middle East crisis live: Rafah operation could result in ‘slaughter’, UN official says
UN humanitarian office spokesman says hundreds of thousands of lives could be at risk and there would be a huge impact on aid operations. Daniel Hurst is Guardian Australia’s foreign affairs and defence correspondent.. The Australian government ...The Guardian - World -
Experts dismiss Kristi Noem’s ‘dubious’ claim to have met Kim Jong-un
South Dakota governor says she met North Korean dictator in same book in which she describes killing her dog. The South Dakota governor, Republican vice-presidential hopeful and self-confessed dog-killer Kristi Noem’s bizarre claim in a new book ...The Guardian - World -
Kristi Noem’s New Book Falsely Says She Met Kim Jong-un
“I’m sure he underestimated me,” Ms. Noem writes of the North Korean leader in her forthcoming book. A spokesman said the error would be corrected.The New York Times - Top stories -
Solomon Islands enters a new era with a new PM and a visible desire for change | Georgina Kekea and Anouk Ride
Core policies such as relations with China remain intact, but there is huge public appetite for Jeremiah Manele to focus on internal development. Solomon Islands ushers in a new era of leadership with the election of Jeremiah Manele as its prime ...The Guardian - World -
How a blockbuster trade and two coaching changes delivered another first-round exit in Milwaukee
Despite two coaching swaps and the addition of Damian Lillard, the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated from the postseason without a healthy Giannis Antetokounmpo.ESPN - Sports -
Twelve horses died around the Kentucky Derby last year. Little has changed since | Elizabeth Banicki
I have spent long stretches of my life around the racetrack. The methods for training young horses in the US means fatalities are inevitable. As Churchill Downs prepares to host the 150th Kentucky Derby on Saturday a darker anniversary looms. One ...The Guardian - World -
The NBA Loser Lineup: Joel Embiid, 76ers fall short yet again — will his fantasy outlook change next season?
Basketball analyst Dan Titus breaks down what the teams and stars who were booted from the NBA Playoffs must do to remain in good fantasy standing next season.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Why Apex Legends' Broken Moon Map Changes Took Longer Than Usual
When Apex Legends Season 21 kicks off next week, the game's fifth battle royale map, Broken Moon, will finally be getting a facelift. This is the longest any battle royale map in Apex Legends has gone without a major update, as every other map has ...GameSpot - Tech -
Google Asks Judge to Halt Changes to its Play App Store After Losing Legal Case to Epic Games
The maker of Fortnite sued to force the tech giant to make it easier for Android users to download third-party games--and won--but parent company Alphabet is trying to stop the revamp.Inc. - Business - Google -
Lakers fire Darvin Ham: L.A. makes another coaching change after rocky season, first-round playoff exit
Ham coached the Lakers for only two seasonsCBS Sports - Sports - NBA