Court Ruling Erodes Climate Activists Ability to Defend Themselves As the Planet Heats Up
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Heat Wave in Gaza Challenges Pharmacists Ability to Store Medicine
High temperatures this week have left people sweltering and challenged businesses that need to keep their products cool.The New York Times - World -
‘Outrageous’ climate activists get in the faces of politicians and oil bosses – will it work?
As the climate crisis has deepened, protesters have become more confrontational – and their ambitions have grown. The head of ExxonMobil told to “eat shit” as he was about to receive an award. A US senator and coal boss called a “sick fuck”, ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
New rules on coal power plants target pollution 'pushing our planet to the brink,' EPA Administrator Michael Regan says
New rules on coal power plants target pollution 'pushing our planet to the brink,' EPA Administrator Michael Regan saysABC News - Health -
E.P.A. Severely Limits Pollution From Coal-Burning Power Plants
New regulations could spell the end for plants that burn coal, the fossil fuel that powered the country for more than a century.The New York Times - Top stories -
New Biden climate rules target coal power plants
Industry faces 2039 deadline on the dirtiest energy source but existing gas plants escape present standardsFinancial Times - World - Joe Biden -
Will the Supreme Court rule that Donald Trump is above the law?
Also in today’s newsletter, as traders build up bets of another rate increase we consider what it means for BidenFinancial Times - World - Donald Trump -
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 -
Political party scene heats up for Correspondents' dinner: Here's what's happening
The political party scene is popping, with more than 25 events poised to be held in honor of this year's White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Here's a running list of all the parties, galas and other gatherings taking place around ...The Hill - Politics -
Biden vs. GOP: Tax fight heats up ahead of election
Rhetoric is heating up on competing visions for taxes from Democrats and Republicans ahead of the 2024 election, which will determine whether the individual provisions in the 2017 Trump tax cuts are extended, modified or thrown into the ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
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 -
Former ICJ head explains court’s ruling on Gaza genocide case
Joan Donoghue speaks to BBC Hardtalk about the case brought by South Africa to the ICJ over alleged violations of the Genocide Convention by Israel.BBC News - Top stories -
How a Supreme Court Immunity Ruling Could Affect Trump’s Election Case
In arguments on Thursday, the justices appeared to signal two ways they could help Donald Trump as he fights charges that he plotted to overturn the 2020 election.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Andrew Tate’s human trafficking trial can proceed, Romanian court rules
‘Misogynist influencer’ was indicted in June along with his brother and two Romanian female suspects. Andrew Tate’s trial on human trafficking charges can proceed, a Romanian court has ruled, 10 months after he was first indicted.. The ...The Guardian - World -
Amazon, YouTube Vie for NBA Streaming Rights as League's Media Talks Heat Up
The league is advancing toward lucrative deals with incumbent partners and is in talks with tech giants as well as NBCUniversal.The Wall Street Journal - World - NBA -
Amazon, YouTube Vie for NBA Streaming Rights as League's Media Talks Heat Up
The league is advancing toward lucrative deals with incumbent partners and is in talks with tech giants as well as NBCUniversal.The Wall Street Journal - Business - NBA -
Jürgen Klopp hails potential Liverpool successor Arne Slot: football news – live
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendSign up for Football Daily | And send John an emailChris Wilder has been in contemplative mood this morning as the spectre of Sheffield United’s impending relegation (finally) moves in. A loss ...The Guardian - World -
How economists could make themselves more useful
There is a gap between the research supplied by academia and what policymakers actually wantFinancial Times - World -
How economists could make themselves more useful
There is a gap between the research supplied by academia and what policymakers actually wantFinancial Times - Business -
West Virginia attorney general says state will appeal ruling on transgender athlete restrictions to Supreme Court
West Virginia plans to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to hear for a second time a case over the state's restrictions on transgender student-athletes, its attorney general said Wednesday. “This is a significant case to bring to the Supreme Court, and ...The Hill - Politics -
New York's highest court in a divided ruling overturned disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction.
New York’s highest court in a divided ruling overturned disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules
A court in Romania’s capital has ruled that a trial can start in the case of influencer Andrew Tate, who is charged with human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit womenABC News - World -
Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules
A court in Romania’s capital has ruled that a trial can start in the case of influencer Andrew Tate, who is charged with human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit womenABC News - Top stories -
Romania court rules Andrew Tate's rape, human trafficking trial can start
A Bucharest court has ruled that a case against social media influencer Andrew Tate meets the required legal criteria and can go ahead, but there's no date set yet.CBS News - World -
Romania court rules Andrew Tate's rape, human trafficking trial can start
A Bucharest court has ruled that a case against social media influencer Andrew Tate meets the required legal criteria and can go ahead, but there's no date set yet.CBS News - Top stories -
Proximus Caesar Reigns In Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Clip
While Andy Serkis' Caesar was last seen in 2018's War for the Planet of the Apes, he's been gone a much longer time in the upcoming sequel, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Nearly 300 years have passed since Caesar's death, and apes are now the ...GameSpot - Tech -
Leafs coach complains about Marchand's ‘elite' ability to get calls
Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe couldn't resist complaining about Brad Marchand after his team lost 4-2 to the Bruins.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
WATCH: Costumed riders bring 'Planet of the Apes' to San Francisco
Riders dressed like the characters from "Planet of the Apes" brought the movies to life under the Golden Gate Bridge this week, surprising locals.ABC News - Top stories - San Francisco -
Teamsters union endorses activist Ancora in Norfolk Southern proxy fight
The activist at Norfolk Southern won support of the Teamsters union, a key endorsement as Ancora seeks to convince shareholders their plan is the right option.CNBC - Business -
California university cancels event over Gaza protests
Meanwhile, hundreds of students march in Washington DC, and congresswoman Ilhan Omar joins protesters at a New York campus.BBC News - Top stories - California -
Activist Ancora endorsed by second Norfolk Southern union, splitting labor support
The BLET Teamsters said they would back activist Ancora's efforts to oust Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw in favor of new management.CNBC - Business -
Trump's allies are quietly drafting proposals that would attempt to erode the Federal Reserve's independence if the former president wins a second term.
Trump’s allies are quietly drafting proposals that would attempt to erode the Federal Reserve’s independence if the former president wins a second term.The Wall Street Journal - 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 -
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 -
Activist Jana Partners calls for a strategic review at Wolfspeed. Here’s how it may develop
Activist investor Jana Partners recently disclosed a stake in the semiconductor company.CNBC - Business -
A Real Market Fix for Climate Change
If advocates actually want to use the economy, leave carbon credits in the bin. There’s a better way.The Wall Street Journal - World - Climate -
Net Neutrality Rules Restored by FCC
The Federal Communications Commission reverses a Trump-era decision that restores open internet access rules first passed in 2015.Inc. - Business -
Hunt defends job cuts to increase defence spending
The chancellor says cutting services will cost "a great deal less" than allowing Russia to succeed in Ukraine.BBC News - Top stories -
Ex-England defender Warnock thought about suicide
Ex-England defender Stephen Warnock says he "contemplated" taking his own life after receiving bad financial advice.BBC News - Top stories -
Colts GM defends rookie Mitchell in profane rant
Colts general manager Chris Ballard fiercely defended Adonai Mitchell against criticisms of his character, calling the condemnations of the rookie wide receiver "bulls---" during a lengthy rant.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Jurgen Klopp, Mohamed Salah involved in heated exchange: "If I speak today there will be fire"
Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp were involved in a heated exchange on the sidelines during Liverpool's game at West Ham on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - Sports