Fatal Shooting at Azerbaijan Embassy in Iran Raises Tensions
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French police fatally shoot a man suspected of setting fire to a synagogue
French police shot and killed a man armed with a knife and a metal bar who is suspected of having set fire to a synagogue in the Normandy city of Rouen early on Friday, the latest apparent act in a storm of antisemitism roiling France amid the ...NBC News - Top stories -
Judge pushes decision to next week on Alec Baldwin's indictment in fatal 2021 shooting
A New Mexico judge plans to rule next week on a grand jury indictment against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting on the set of the Western movie “Rust.”ABC News - Entertainment -
Auburn RB Brian Battie injured during fatal shooting in Florida; brother, Tommie, pronounced dead at scene
An Auburn spokesman says the program is gathering informationCBS Sports - Sports -
Kosovo shuts 6 Serb bank branches over use of the dinar currency in a move that could raise tensions
Kosovo police have closed six branches of a Serbia-licensed bank in line with the decision on the ban of the use of the Serbian dinar currency in the countryABC News - World -
'A Fatal Inheritance' Review: A Legacy of Cancer
Over time, scientists discovered that cancer could have a genetic component. Some families proved to be tragically hexed.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Cop29 at a crossroads in Azerbaijan with focus on climate finance
Fossil-fuel dependent country hopes to provide bridge between wealthy global north and poor south at November gathering. Oil is inescapable in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The smell of it greets the visitor on arrival and from the shores of ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Iran declares five days of mourning for president
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kamenei offered condolences after the deaths of the president and foreign minister.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Death of Iranian President adds to tensions in Middle East
Also in this newsletter: ICC seeks Israel and Hamas arrest warrants, Taiwan president’s tough task, US female executive numbers fallFinancial Times - World - Iran -
‘This isn’t a fantasy’: why is distant Azerbaijan being linked to deadly New Caledonia riots?
Azerbaijani flags have sprung up at demonstrations in Pacific territory, while separatists from French territories have been invited to Baku . France’s government says it has no doubt that Azerbaijan is stirring tensions in New Caledonia, despite ...The Guardian - World -
Putin meets Xi as Russia-China ties flourish amid tension with U.S.
Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin to Beijing - talking peace in Ukraine amid a backdrop of war and growing tension with the U.S. and NATO.CBS News - Politics - China -
Microsoft Asks Some China Staff to Relocate Amid Sino-US Tensions
The group of mostly Chinese nationals work on cloud computing and machine learning, which are now flashpoints in the growing U.S.-China rivalry.Inc. - Business - China -
The quiet Japanese island paradise on the frontline of growing Taiwan-China tensions
Yonaguni is a tourist hotspot – but its location just 100km from Taiwan means residents must wrestle with the creeping militarisation of their home. In the minds of many Japanese people, Yonaguni is a sleepy paradise of crystal-clear sea and ...The Guardian - World - China -
At Trump Trial, Tensions Rise in Courtroom After Cohen Completes Testimony
Michael D. Cohen admitted stealing from the Trump Organization. The judge excoriated a defense witness. And Donald J. Trump’s entourage included a former leader of the Hells Angels.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
2024 PGA Championship: Tournament worker identified as fatal car accident victim outside Valhalla
A man was hit by a shuttle bus in Louisville in a fatal accident that delayed the second round of the PGA ChampionshipCBS Sports - Sports -
Slovakian Charged in Shooting ‘Was Against Everything’
People who know the suspect described a “weird and angry” loner who wrote erotic poetry, and whose resentments ranged across the political spectrum.The New York Times - Top stories -
11 injured in shooting in Savannah, Georgia
Police in Savannah, Georgia, are investigating a shooting that injured 11 people in the city's downtown area late on Saturday night.CBS News - Top stories -
Slow: the Lithuanian asexual romcom that raises ‘a lot of questions’
Marija Kavtaradze’s new film is a love story with a truly radical approach to intimacy. She reveals how she made a will they/won’t they tale that strays into little-known territory. They meet cute in a dance rehearsal studio. She’s a contemporary ...The Guardian - World -
Denmark Raises Growth Forecast as Novo Expands Output
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Linklaters raises junior lawyer pay to £150,000
‘Magic circle’ firm matches Freshfields’ recent move as talent war heats upFinancial Times - Business -
Haley protest votes raise red flags for Trump
The tens of thousands of primary votes cast in favor of Nikki Haley over the last several months are underscoring the apparent discontent many Republicans feel with former President Trump as their presumptive nominee, raising alarm for his ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Mexico eyes tax squeeze on banks to raise revenue
New government will need to plug hole in public financesFinancial Times - World - Mexico -
Ex-Employees Raise Concerns About Safety at OpenAI
Former employees of the ChatGPT maker raised concerns that it isn’t doing enough to make sure its products don’t pose a threat to humanity.The New York Times - Business -
Microsoft Asks Hundreds of China-Based AI Staff to Consider Relocating Amid U.S.-China Tensions
The request comes as the Biden administration toughens controls on China’s access to cutting-edge American technology.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - China -
Tensions boil over as Michael Cohen, Trump attorney spar during cross-exam
NEW YORK — Former President Trump’s attorney hammered Michael Cohen on Thursday as tensions in the courtroom boiled over on the second day of intense cross-examination of prosecutors’ star witness. For hours, Todd Blanche, Trump’s lead defense ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Taiwan's new president urges China to stop its 'intimidation' and 'choose dialogue over confrontation'
Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te urged China to stop its hostile political and military threats against the island and work toward regional peace on Monday.CNBC - Business - China -
‘Lone wolf’ charged in shooting of Slovak PM Fico
Suspect accused of attempted murder after prime minister shot multiple times at close rangeFinancial Times - Business -
EU Tracking ‘Spread of Disinformation’ on Slovak PM’s Shooting
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Suspect charged in Slovakia's Robert Fico shooting
A 71-year-old man has been charged in the shooting of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico. Fico is reportedly in serious but stable condition. Bethany Bell with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.CBS News - Top stories -
'A bullet hole and a bloodstain' - At the Slovakia PM shooting site
The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the town of Handlova, and examines what the attack could mean for Slovakia's divided society.BBC News - Top stories -
Slovak PM awake but in serious condition after shooting
Robert Fico undergoes second surgery after assassination attemptFinancial Times - World -
Pacers oust Knicks behind historic hot shooting
The Pacers set an NBA playoff record after shooting 67.1% from the field in Game 7's drubbing of the Knicks.ESPN - Sports -
Auburn's Battie hurt, brother dead in shooting
Auburn running back Brian Battie is in critical condition after a shooting that killed his brother.ESPN - Sports -
Who is in charge of Iran?
How does President Ebrahim Raisi's sudden death impact how the country is run?BBC News - Top stories -
Calls to Pause Slovakia’s E.U. Election Campaigning Raise Questions
At least one party, the opposition Progress Slovakia, said it would suspend its campaign, in a move to help “end the spiral of attacks and blame.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Walmart Posts Sales Growth, Raises Earnings Outlook for the Year
In the U.S., more people shopped at Walmart and bought more products, but the average amount spent per visit was flat compared with the same quarter last year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Walmart’s shares hit record high as retailer raises its earnings forecast
Company continues to benefit from consumers seeking the best deals amid persistent inflationFinancial Times - World -
Why the post-Fed stock-market rally is raising fresh inflation questions
The issue is whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting remarks on May 1 — in which he said the central bank’s next move is “unlikely” to be a rate hike — are now easing financial conditions by so much that this ends up stalling progress on ...MarketWatch - Business -
Republican Jewish Coalition commits to raising $5M for Trump reelection
A major Republican grassroots Jewish group is pledging to raise at least $5 million for former President Trump's reelection campaign, calling it the organization's "largest effort" to shore up Jewish support. The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Param Labs raises $7M to fund gaming ecosystem development
Param Labs announced it's raised $7 million in its latest funding round to fund its modular gaming ecosystem.VentureBeat - Tech -
GameSquare spins off creator-focused FaZe Media, raising $11M
GameSquare has spun off FaZe Clan’s creators and non-esports assets into FaZe Media and welcomed DraftKing’s Matt Kalish as an investor.VentureBeat - Tech