Concerns over Escalating Violence after Israeli Forces Kill Nine Palestinians during West Bank Raid
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US sanctions two groups over fundraising for Israeli extremists in West Bank
The Biden administration announced Friday that it is imposing sanctions on two groups accused of fundraising for Israeli extremists in the West Bank and the leader of an organization that has assaulted Palestinians. According to the Treasury ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
U.S. sanctions 2 entities over fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers
The Treasury Department announced sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers connected to violence against Palestinians.CBS News - Politics -
Dozens arrested during pro-Palestinian demonstration at Columbia University
Police in riot gear detained pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University in Manhattan Thursday, loading them into multiple busses. Several participating students were suspended, including the daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar, who was suspended by ...CBS News - Top stories -
French PM accused of recycling far-right ideas in youth violence crackdown
Gabriel Attal says state needs ‘real surge of authority’ in speech in Viry-Châtillon, where 15-year-old killed. The French prime minister, Gabriel Attal, is facing criticism for his proposed crackdown on teenage violence in and around schools, ...The Guardian - World -
Hezbollah's second-in-command insists it is not seeking war, but would respond to Israeli escalation
Iran-backed Hezbollah wants to avoid a regional war but will respond in kind to any Israeli escalation, Naim Qassem told NBC News in an exclusive interview.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Middle East expert on Israeli strike on Iran: "It seems this is not an escalation"
U.S. officials have told CBS News that Israel attacked Iran early Friday and Iran's state-run media is reporting that three drones were shot down over the central city of Isfahan, which houses sites associated with the country's nuclear program. ...CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
Parkland survivor David Hogg on gun violence 25 years after Columbine
Saturday marks 25 years since the mass shooting at Columbine High School. David Hogg, who survived a massacre at his high school in Parkland, Florida, joins CBS News to discuss the ongoing push for change.CBS News - Top stories -
Online threats against pro-Palestinian protesters rise after Cotton's comments
GOP Sen. Tom Cotton, of Arkansas, has been encouraging people to "take matters into your own hands" against pro-Palestinian protesters.CBS News - Politics -
Middle East Crisis: Live Updates: Muted Reactions to Israeli Strikes on Iran Hint at De-Escalation
Israel had vowed retaliation for Iran’s attack last weekend, but the strikes reported overnight were limited, and Iran downplayed them.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Iranian foreign minister says it will not escalate conflict and mocks Israeli weapons as ‘toys that our children play with’
In an interview with NBC News, Hossein Amirabdollahian refused to acknowledge that Israel was behind the recent attack on his country.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Colts' tight end removed from Commissioner's Exempt List after domestic violence charges dropped
Ogletree was on the Commissioner's Exempt List for over three monthsCBS Sports - Sports -
Asia Markets Fall After Israeli Strike on Iran
Stock markets in Asia fell while safe-haven assets such as U.S. Treasurys, the yen and the Swiss franc rose sharply after Israel launched a retaliatory strike against Iran early Friday.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Ilhan Omar's daughter says she was suspended from college after pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia
Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter says she was one of three students suspended from Barnard College following a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University on Thursday.CBS News - Politics -
2 mayoral candidates killed in Mexico, bringing the number slain so far to 17
Two mayoral candidates in Mexico have been killed, bringing to 17 the number of contenders slain in the lead-up to the June 2 electionsABC News - World -
Attack sends message to Iran but Israelis divided over response
Some in Israel had been calling for a stronger move than this apparently limited strike, writes James Landale.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
US calls for calm after officials say Israeli missile hit Iran
Antony Blinken says Washington was not involved in any offensive operation, as Iran downplays reports of attack.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Stocks waver and oil prices rise after Israeli missile strike on Iran
Direct conflict between Israel and Iran, which threaten global oil supplies and could drive up energy costs, has investors on edge.CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
‘Playing against 14’: Michail Antonio hits out at officials after West Ham’s exit
Striker criticises refereeing after aggregate loss to LeverkusenDavid Moyes laments lack of ‘fresh legs’ but hails ‘terrific effort’ Michail Antonio hit out at the refereeing and said that it was like “playing against 14” after West Ham lost their ...The Guardian - World -
West Virginia will not face $465M COVID education funds clawback after feds OK waiver, governor says
West Virginia will not face a clawback of $465 million in COVID-19 money from the federal government, alleviating concerns raised by state lawmakers during the legislative session in MarchABC News - Top stories - Covid -
Children among seven dead in Russia strike on Ukraine
Russia hits cities in central Ukraine, as Kyiv claims to have downed a strategic Russian warplane.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Users say Robinhood’s overnight trading service went down after Israeli attack
During the height of uncertainty over Israel’s retaliatory attack against Iran, Robinhood users say they were unable to trade.MarketWatch - Business - Israel -
Oil prices post weekly loss as market sees limited risk of wider war after Israel strike on Iran
Oil prices briefly jumped more than 3% after reports of explosions near the Iranian city of Isfahan.CNBC - Business - Iran -
World leaders urge calm after Israeli drone strike on Iran ratchets up tension
Tit-for-tat attacks have breached taboo of direct strikes on each other’s territory but Tehran has no ‘immediate’ plans to retaliate. World leaders urged calm on Friday after Israel conducted a pre-dawn drone sortie over Iran following a cycle of ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Don't force drivers to buy AM radios
One of the principal tenets of progress and innovation is that we are not tethered to old technology. For example, when consumers purchase the latest smartphone that can connect to the internet or download applications, they are not forced to buy ...The Hill - Politics -
Lewis Hamilton, Swizz Beatz and Nine Inch Nails Toast Influential Artists
This week, the Brooklyn Museum honored the work of Titus Kaphar at their Artists Ball, and GQ hosted an awards show in the Financial District.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
108 arrested at pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University
Over 100 people were arrested and issued summonses for trespass — including Rep.NBC News - Top stories -
What’s Killing Endangered Sawfish in Florida?
First, fish off the Florida Keys started swimming in spirals or upside down. Then, endangered sawfish started dying. Scientists are racing to figure out why.The New York Times - Science -
Driver dead after vehicle plunges over 200-foot cliff along Highway 1 near Devil's Slide
A driver died after his vehicle plunged over a cliff along Highway 1 on the San Francisco Peninsula coast between Pacifica and Half Moon Bay Thursday.CBS News - Top stories -
'30 Rock' actor says his 'heart goes out' to students after visit canceled over 'lifestyle'
A “30 Rock” actor said his “heart goes out” to students at a middle school in Pennsylvania after a scheduled event with him was canceled by the local school board. Maulik Pancholy, who is openly gay, said in a Thursday Instagram post he “learned ...The Hill - Politics -
Russia pummels exhausted Ukrainian forces with smaller attacks ahead of a springtime advance
Russian troops are ramping up pressure on exhausted Ukrainian forces across the front line to prepare to grab more land this spring and summerABC News - World - Ukraine -
Kenya Defence Forces Chief Dies in Chopper Crash, President Says
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The Unlikely Force Behind a Push to Legalize ‘Shrooms’ in New York
A lobbying effort led in part by religious groups has state lawmakers considering two different measures that would legalize psilocybin, a drug known as “magic mushrooms.”The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
House votes set for foreign aid bills, TikTok forced sale
The House is set to vote Saturday on a set of bills championed by Speaker Mike Johnson that would provide funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as well as legislation that would trigger a forced sale of TikTok. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
The next bank bailout’s true costs may not be such a mystery
Future debates about whether to assist distressed corporations, including New York Community Bank, could be better informed by more educated guesses about costs.The Hill - Politics -
S&P Cuts Israel's Credit Ratings on Geopolitical Concerns
S&P Global Ratings lowered its long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Israel to A-plus from AA-minus, citing geopolitical risks.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Nvidia drops 10% as investors see risk in Big Tech shares
US stock markets suffer their worst run since October 2022 as investors pull back from AI betsFinancial Times - Business -
Germany's Scholz urges against escalation in the Middle East
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Painting stolen from Oxford recovered in Romania
Two other paintings stolen from Christ Church Picture Gallery in March 2020 are still missing.BBC News - Top stories -
Teacher admits killing partner buried in garden
Fiona Beal denies murder but admits the manslaughter of Nicholas Billingham.BBC News - Top stories -
The Simpsons Might Kill Off This Character Very Soon
The Simpsons may kill off a character on this weekend's episode of the long-running animated series. Matt Selman, who has written for The Simpsons since 1997, posted a cryptic message on social media this week, portending the death of a ...GameSpot - Tech