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Veteran MP cleared of flouting Covid-19 rules
Allegations made against four Conservative MPs are not upheld, a report concludes.BBC News - Top stories - Covid -
Joni Mitchell returns to Spotify two years after boycott over Joe Rogan's COVID-19 'lies'
Joni Mitchell's music returned to Spotify last week, more than two years after she boycotted the streaming giant for platforming 'The Joe Rogan Experience.'Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Will Xi’s manufacturing plan be enough to rescue China’s economy?
The president has won praise for ending a credit boom, but trading partners now fear a flood of cheap exportsFinancial Times - Business - China -
Boeing chief’s exit is not enough to lift aerospace group’s shares
It could take years for the company to find its way back to its engineering rootsFinancial Times - Business -
Federal officials want to know how airlines handle — and share — passengers' personal information
The government wants to know how airlines handle personal information about their passengersABC News - Tech -
Dollar Rises After Fed's Waller Says 'No Rush' to Cut Interest Rates
The dollar rose in Europe,, reaching its strongest in six weeks against a basket of currencies, after the Fed’s Christopher Waller said there was “no rush” to cut interest rates due to high inflation readings and strong job gains in early 2024.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China cyber-attacks explained: who is behind the hacking operation against the US and UK?
Chinese hacking group APT 31 has been accused by UK and US officials of targeting critics of Beijing, while New Zealand’s systems have also been attacked. The US and UK have imposed sanctions on individuals and groups that they say targeted ...The Guardian - World - China -
Pakistani authorities share with China initial findings of probe into bombing that killed 5 Chinese
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Pakistani authorities share with China initial findings of probe into bombing that killed 5 Chinese
Officials say Pakistani authorities have shared with China the preliminary findings of a probe into a deadly attack that killed five Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver in the northwestABC News - World - China -
19 Looks That Did the Most at the Oscars
The red carpet at the Academy Awards had elegant, over-the-top and even political fashion. These were the best (and the not-so-best) outfits.The New York Times - Lifestyle - Oscars -
VisitScotland to close all information centres
The organisation says it will shut 25 iCentres across the country as it shifts to a new digital strategy.BBC News - Top stories -
March 19, 2024 Israel-Hamas war
US officials are hoping to meet with various Israeli and other Middle Eastern officials over the next week.CNN - Top stories - Israel -
Game Informer Now Offering Standalone Subscriptions
For the first time, the longrunning video game magazine Game Informer, which is owned by GameStop, is offering standalone subscriptions.. For $19.91 per year, you'll get 10 issues of the magazine delivered to your mailbox, in addition to a digital ...GameSpot - Tech -
Meta and Google accused of restricting reproductive health information
Report claims posts on abortion and contraception have been deleted while misinformation on the feeds of social media users in Africa, Latin America and Asia has not been tackled. Meta and Google are accused in a new report of obstructing ...The Guardian - World - Google -
Covid still warps our sense of time
Four years after lockdowns began we are still learning about pandemic hangoversFinancial Times - Business - Covid -
Dragon's Dogma 2 - Dragonsplague Explained And How To Avoid It
The world of Dragon's Dogma 2 is filled with danger. However, there's a particular threat that's so insidious that you might not realize how close you are to disaster. Here's our guide that explains the signs and cures for Dragonsplague in ...GameSpot - Tech -
Palia Cross-Play And Cross-Saves Explained
Palia is finally available to play on Steam, which marks the whimsical MMO's highly anticipated arrival on yet another platform. If you've already downloaded Singularity Six's cozy game elsewhere, whether that be directly through Palia's own ...GameSpot - Tech -
How a viral $22 burrito explains inflation in the US
A San Francisco taqueria owner made waves after raising the price of a signature dish. We break down the costs – and why economists say it could be justified. Ricardo Lopez’s taqueria is famous for a melt-in-your-mouth birria recipe that takes ...The Guardian - World -
LeBron-less Lakers erase 19-point deficit to stun Bucks in 2OT
A triple-double from Austin Reaves and 34 points-24 boards from Anthony Davis powered L.A.'s 4th-quarter rally while LeBron James watched from the sidelines.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Bowen: Biden has decided strong words are not enough
The BBC's international editor on the US decision not to veto a call for a ceasefire in Gaza.BBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Big Tech's Latest Obsession Is Finding Enough Energy
The AI boom is fueling an insatiable appetite for electricity, which is creating risks to the grid and the transition to cleaner energy sources.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Walmart to refile paperwork on Vizio deal after ‘informal’ antitrust talks with feds
Walmart Inc. and smart-TV maker Vizio Holding Corp. said late Wednesday that they would refile paperwork related to their proposed merger.MarketWatch - Business -
Sir Lynton Crosby’s CT Group accused of unlawful information gathering
Defendants in suit over multibillion-dollar estate allege ‘industrial-scale forgery’ and ‘apparent criminality’Financial Times - Business -
New Jersey Democrat targets Sen. Menendez's access to classified information — and Trump's
A new bill would prevent Sen. Bob Mendnez and Donald Trump from accessing classified information due their indictments on federal charges.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Labour donor Dale Vince ordered to inform wife of future party funding
Ecotricity founder was told by High Court to provide notice of donations in divorce proceedingsFinancial Times - Business -
Kingfisher Warns on Profit, Weak Demand Outlook
Kingfisher said it expected profits to fall this year, flagging weaker consumer demand, and that it would streamline its French business.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Stocks Finish Lower, Led by Nasdaq
U.S. stocks finished lower, with the S&P 500 creeping further from its recent record highs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Return-to-office mandates can't fix stagnant post-COVID worker productivity
One thing the rise of remote work has taught us is that the workplace can be a productivity black hole.The Hill - Politics -
F.D.A. Authorizes a New Covid Drug to Protect High-Risk People
Pemgarda, available in the coming weeks, is intended for immunocompromised people who are unlikely to mount an adequate response after vaccination.The New York Times - Health - Covid -
Moderna’s new and improved COVID vaccine produced positive trial results
Moderna Inc. announced Tuesday that its next-generation COVID vaccine produced better immune results in a late-stage trial than its previous vaccines, and will be a key part of its combination therapy against flu and COVID-19.MarketWatch - Business - Covid -
Ex-officials of Massachusetts veterans' home with deadly COVID outbreak avoid prison
Two former officials of a veterans’ nursing home in Massachusetts that had a deadly outbreak of COVID-19 settled their cases Tuesday to avoid prison, according to the state attorney general. Bennett Walsh, the former superintendent of Holyoke ...The Hill - Politics - Covid -
Khanna Explains Opposition to TikTok Bill While Senators Signal Openness
The California Democrat Ro Khanna pointed to the need for a federal data privacy law, and a Democrat and a Republican in the Senate suggested sympathy for the calls to ban the app.The New York Times - Tech - Tiktok -
What is preventive chemotherapy and how effective is it? The Princess of Wales’ treatment explained
As Princess of Wales begins treatment after cancer diagnosis, we answer some key questions. The Princess of Wales has begun preventive chemotherapy after her doctors discovered she had cancer following major abdominal surgery in January. What is ...The Guardian - World -
Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law explained in 30 seconds
The law, which covers treason, insurrection, theft of state secrets and espionage, sabotage, and external interference, follows a crackdown on dissent. On 19 March 2024, the Hong Kong government passed the Safeguarding National Security law, also ...The Guardian - World -
This cut backstory explains the most intriguing relationship in Netflix's '3 Body Problem'
Stars Jess Hong and Rosalind Chao explain why the Chinese Cultural Revolution is vital to Netflix's sci-fi adaptation, and reveal part of their characters' backstory that ended up getting cut.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Brazil summons Hungarian envoy to explain why Bolsonaro hid in embassy
Former Brazil president spent two nights at legation after two close aides were detained in February over alleged coup plot. Brazil’s foreign ministry has summoned the Hungarian ambassador to explain why the South American country’s embattled ...The Guardian - World - Brazil -
What is Nowruz? Persian New Year traditions and food explained
Reset your year with green dishes filled with fresh herbs and a clean home for the Persian New Year, also known as Nowruz.CNN - Top stories -
Experts explain why the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed
Since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed Tuesday after a column was hit by a large container ship, search and rescue operations have been in full swing. Former NTSB chief Robert Sumwalt and former assistant secretary in the Department of ...CBS News - Top stories -
Ice Cube explains why BIG3 made 'a historic offer' to Caitlin Clark
Clark has declared for next month's WNBA Draft, and will likely be the top pickCBS Sports - Sports -
‘Breonna’s Law’ wouldn’t do enough to stop future tragedies
There may not be that much difference between a no-knock entry and an entry where police do knock and announce.The Hill - Politics