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Dodgy data: what not to trust
Doubts over the credibility of economic and corporate statisticsFinancial 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 -
How The Intricate, Secret-Packed Destiny 2 Collector's Editions Are Made
Lots of games are released with collector's editions, but few are as involved as those that accompany Destiny 2 expansions. The universe of Bungie's shooter MMO is incredibly dense and has seen reams of lore and tons of secrets come and go over ...GameSpot - Tech -
Meta's Reality Labs posts $3.85 billion loss in first quarter
Mark Zuckerberg's bet on the metaverse continues to be a money-bleeding endeavor, with the unit reporting billions of dollars in losses every quarter.CNBC - Business -
David Pecker, Trump’s Trash Collector, Got Cold Feet
He grew wary of his role suppressing bad stories about Trump.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Why now is a great time to consider debt relief
A debt relief service may be able to help you deal with mounting debt. Here's why now is a great time to sign up.CBS News - Top stories -
How to pay off $7,500 in credit card debt
Do you have $7,500 or more in credit card debt? Here are a few ways to pay it off quickly.CBS News - Top stories -
Roberto Cavalli, a Life Out Loud
The fashion designer who made maximalism cool.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
The EU will probe whether China is unfairly denying companies access to its medical devices market
The European Union says it will investigate whether China is using unfair methods to deprive companies in Europe of access to its market for medical devicesABC News - Health - China -
‘She was tough, but it broke her’: why There’s Something About Miriam was reality TV’s most shameful low
From Miriam being ‘revealed’ as a transgender woman to the contestants trashing the set, it was the cruellest reality show ever. Ahead of a new series about its tragic fallout, Miriam’s brother and friend open up for the first time about her ...The Guardian - World -
Canary Wharf offices lose £900mn of value
Docklands financial estate secures backing from lenders for £550mn debt deal against backdrop of falling valuationsFinancial Times - Business -
Idahoans have chosen to protect life. Biden is trying to stop us.
The Biden administration has sued my state for exercising democracy.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Hutchinson says Trump criticism had 'tremendous' impact on her life
Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson on Wednesday said criticism from former President Trump after she testified before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 rioting at the U.S. Capitol have has a "tremendous" impact on her ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Anne Heche's 'insolvent' estate cannot settle debts, actor's son claims in legal docs
Homer Laffoon, Anne Heche's son and the executor of her estate, said in legal documents that his mother's estate is 'not in a condition to be closed.'Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Anne Heche’s son says her estate cannot pay its debt of over $6 million
Anne Heche’s son said her estate is unable to pay its debts following her 2022 death after the fiery crash of her car into a Los Angeles home.NBC News - Top stories -
As Meta’s stock slides, investors are flocking to its bonds and other Magnificent Seven debt
As Meta Platform Inc.’s stock suffers a bruising 13% rout on Thursday, investors are flocking to its bonds, which are seeing the most net buying of any of the so-called Magnificent Seven companies.MarketWatch - Business -
The Supreme Court struggled with the consequences of its 2022 decision ending the nationwide right to abortion in a case pitting the health of women suffering medical emergencies against a state law that bans the procedure.
The Supreme Court struggled with the consequences of its 2022 decision ending the nationwide right to abortion in a case pitting the health of women suffering medical emergencies against a state law that bans the procedure.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Blackstone struck a deal to acquire restaurant franchiser Tropical Smoothie Cafe from Levine Leichtman Capital for nearly $2 billion, including debt.
Blackstone struck a deal to acquire restaurant franchiser Tropical Smoothie Cafe from Levine Leichtman Capital for nearly $2 billion, including debt.The Wall Street Journal - World -
As more borrowers qualify for student loan forgiveness, incoming college freshmen are set to rack up $37,000 in new debt, report finds
Most families take out student loans to cover the rising cost of college. A new report found that incoming freshmen may have $37,000 in debt by graduation.CNBC - Business -
'Dead Boy Detectives' cleverly brings Neil Gaiman's comic book sleuths to life
Netflix's 'Sandman' spinoff, based on Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner's comic books, is centered on a pair of teenage ghost sleuths who work with London's troubled dead.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
New book chronicles half-century of Asian American life, through the lens of one photographer
When Corky Lee was a high school junior in New York City in the 1960s, he wondered why Asian Americans were missing from history class narratives about who had built America and who could be considered American.NBC News - Top stories -
The best gift ideas for college grads in 2024 are fabulous surprises for post-school life
Gift your grad the gear they'll love to help prepare them for a fruitful life and career once they leave dorm life behind.CBS News - Top stories -
Travel by Bike, Bring Your Own Cup: China Imposes a Frugal Life on Public Servants
Local Chinese leaders have been adjusting thermostats and using cheaper paper to heed calls from Beijing to save money.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
‘Every day I cry’: 50 women talk about life as a domestic worker under the Gulf’s kafala system
Denounced as giving a ‘veneer of legality to slaveholding’ and despite claims of reform, kafala laws persist, allowing bosses to abuse women, who vanish from society. This is their testimony, gathered over two years in a Guardian investigation. ...The Guardian - World -
The Best, Most Profound Life Advice I Ever Received Was From a Funny Man on 'Hot Ones'
Advice often comes from the place you least expect it.Inc. - Business -
Retirees feel good about money now and love their lifestyle, but worry about inflation and Social Security
Most workers haven’t given much thought to how they’ll spend their time in retirementMarketWatch - Business -
Hamas hostage video offered 'painful' proof of life, parents of injured Israeli American tell NBC News
Hersh Goldberg Polin's parents, Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jonathan Polin, react to the Hamas hostage video of their injured son in an interview with NBC News.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Why Kevin Durant's post-Warriors playoff life continues to be an uphill and ultimately futile grind
Durant's Suns are in an 0-2 hole, and KD is now 16-19 in the playoffs since leaving Golden StateCBS Sports - Sports -
Review: In 'Unsung Hero,' a family's musical success story comes to life via the clan itself
Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, better known as Christian pop duo For King & Country, dramatize their own rise in a movie that could use some distance.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Life after TikTok: Why US ban would be buzz kill for viral beekeeper
A new law provides a pathway to ban the popular app in the US. Here's a look at what it could mean for creators.BBC News - Top stories -
Daisy Ridley Says "Nothing Can Prepare You" For How Star Wars Changes Your Life
Nearly nine years ago, Daisy Ridley made her first appearance as Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens before reprising her role in the two sequels that followed. More recently, Ridley signed on to return as Rey in another sequel that will begin a ...GameSpot - Tech -
Newsom introduces bill to support Arizona abortion access
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced a new bill in the state Legislature on Wednesday that would allow Arizona abortion providers to be quickly approved for work in California, in response to Arizona implementing one of the country’s ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Inside Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill
A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.The New York Times - Top stories - Tiktok -
Colorado Bill Aims to Protect Consumer Brain Data
In a first, a Colorado law extends privacy rights to the neural data increasingly coveted by technology companies.The New York Times - Science -
Inside Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill
A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.The New York Times - Business - Tiktok -
Connecticut AI Bill Faces Uncertain Future
The wide-ranging proposed legislation seeks to rein in bias in AI model and protect people from deepfakes, but critics worry it could curb small business growth.Inc. - Business -
Biden Signed a Bill That Could Ban TikTok. Here’s What Happens Next.
President Biden has signed the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it. Now the law faces court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Arizona state House passes bill to repeal 1864 abortion ban after several failed attempts
Arizona lawmakers will again attempt to repeal a near-total ban on abortion from 1864 that was upheld by the state Supreme Court earlier this month.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
House approves bill to divest TikTok, freeze Russian assets
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Biden signs foreign aid bill, clearing the way for new weapons for Ukraine
"It's a good day for America, it's a good day for Europe and it's a good day for world peace," Mr. Biden said in remarks from the White House.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden