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UN refugee agency tells Cyprus to stick to the law in its efforts at sea to thwart refugee boats
The United Nations agency for refugees says Cypriot efforts at sea to stop numerous Syrian refugee-laden boats departing Lebanon from reaching the European Union-member island nation mustn’t contravene international human rights lawsABC News - World -
House speaker won't back change to rule allowing single member to call for ouster
House Rules allow a single member to force a vote on ousting the speaker. Conservatives want to keep it that way.CBS News - Politics -
Congress is fast-tracking a bipartisan effort to crack down on TikTok that could lead to passage of a law this month forcing a sale or eventual ban of the Chinese-controlled app in the U.S.
Congress is fast-tracking a bipartisan effort to crack down on TikTok that could lead to passage of a law this month forcing a sale or eventual ban of the Chinese-controlled app in the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Regime change is here
In the US economy, and at UnhedgedFinancial Times - World -
3 Steps to Navigate Change
How your business can adapt and thrive during challenging times.Inc. - Business -
How TikTok Changed Us
The app’s videos have become a fixture in the lives of tens of millions of Americans.The New York Times - Top stories - Tiktok -
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 -
EY’s Wirecard audits marred by ‘repeated grave’ violations, says watchdog
Big Four firm botched audit work and quality control over several years, Apas concludes in multiyear investigationFinancial Times - Business -
Messaging app Telegram to allow Tether stablecoin payments
Users of encrypted messaging service Telegram can now start sending money via the stablecoin USDT by using The Open Network blockchain.CNBC - Business -
Employment law is a minefield for bosses and workers
The backlog of cases at tribunals, often seeking compensation for minor slights, serves no one except the lawyersFinancial Times - World -
Japan Consumer Prices Rose at Slightly Slower Pace in March
Japan’s consumer prices rose at a slightly slower pace in March due to lower energy prices but remained well above the central bank’s 2% target.The Wall Street Journal - World - Japan -
Japan’s inflation marks two years above BOJ’s target as meeting looms
Japan’s consumer inflation has stayed above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for two years, government data confirmed Friday, amid speculation over further interest-rate increases.MarketWatch - Business - Japan -
Japan doctors sue Google Maps over 'punching bag' reviews
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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 -
Johnson Turns to Democrats to Bring Up Ukraine Aid Bill in the House
Democrats, who stepped in late Thursday to save a resolution paving the way for the foreign aid package to be considered, will have to do so again on Friday in a critical vote on the House floor.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
EPA issues waiver allowing higher-ethanol gas to be sold this summer
The Biden administration has issued a waiver allowing fuel with higher ethanol content to be sold during the summer months when gasoline prices typically rise. E15, a fuel blend with 15 percent ethanol, is an estimated $0.25 cheaper than E10 fuel, ...The Hill - Politics -
German customs allows detained cargo ship to depart Baltic Sea port
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Here’s why Trump will reject a flat tax
A flat tax rate is one of those ideas that sounds great until you think about it.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
Worsening allergies tied to climate change and severe weather
As doctors report more severe allergy symptoms in patients, scientists are blaming climate change and severe weather. NBC News' Anne Thompson reports.NBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Target Just Made a Bittersweet Change. It’s the End of an Era
DVDs lost the battle to streaming services. Now they're disappearing from shelves.Inc. - Business -
Too hot for a lizard? Climate change quickens extinction
A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
A College Quarterback Switched Positions. It Changed His Career.
Luke McCaffrey is an intriguing N.F.L. prospect after making the move to wide receiver at Rice.The New York Times - Sports -
Murky abortion laws leave pharmacists in fear of jail time
In states with abortion bans, there's little guidance for dispensing the FDA-approved drug misoprostol which is often prescribed for miscarriage.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Georgians rally against ‘foreign influence’ law they say is modelled on Putin regime
Protests and parliamentary scuffles raise alarm about government’s attempts to clamp down on civil societyFinancial Times - World -
U.S. likely to enact a law soon that could ban TikTok nationwide
Legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. unless it cuts ties with its Chinese parent company is on a path to quickly be signed into law.NBC News - Politics - Tiktok -
Cruz: Democrats tossed 'two centuries of precedent' by rejecting Mayorkas articles of impeachment
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) ripped Democrats in the upper chamber for dismissing two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday, claiming they tossed over two centuries of "precedent" in the Senate. ...The Hill - Politics -
Judge rejects Trump co-defendants' request to dismiss charges in documents case
A federal judge rejected efforts from former President Trump’s two co-defendants in the Mar-a-Lago case to toss the charges against them. The order from Judge Aileen Cannon rejects various motions from Trump valet Walt Nauta and property manager ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Sunak rejects offer of youth mobility scheme between EU and UK
Labour also turns down European Commission’s proposal, which would have allowed young Britons to live, study and work in EU. Rishi Sunak has rejected an EU offer to strike a post-Brexit deal to allow young Britons to live, study or work in the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
UK rejects EU free movement for young people offer
The EU Commission said UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Scotland Retreats on ‘Out of Reach’ 2030 Climate Change Target
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A trial is underway for the Panama Papers, a case that changed the country's financial rules
Eight years after 11 million leaked secret financial documents revealed how some of the world’s richest people hide their wealth, more than two dozen defendants are on trial in Panama for their alleged rolesABC News - World -
How No-Code and Low-Code Tech Is Changing Innovation and Design
The arrival of no-code and low-code platforms have tech giants advocating for intuitive technology design.Inc. - Business -
Supreme Court hears arguments over obstruction law used against January 6 rioters
The Supreme Court will consider whether part of a federal obstruction law can be used to prosecute some of the rioters involved in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. Follow here for the latest live news updates.CNN - Top stories -
Judge rejects Sun publisher’s bid to delay Prince Harry phone-hacking case
Lawyers for Harry and other claimants argued trial delay to examine timing of claims would be ‘highly disruptive’. Prince Harry has won the latest bout of his long-running legal battle with the publisher of the Sun after a high court judge ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Schmitt rejects Senate deal on Mayorkas trial, setting stage for quick Dem dismissal
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Google's Ad-Privacy Changes Fall Short, U.K. Regulator Says in Internal Documents
The Information Commissioner’s Office said in a draft report that Google’s proposed replacements for cookies have gaps that advertisers can exploit.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Google -
FA Cup proposed format changes, everything to know: Why EFL Clubs oppose the new structure scrapping replays
English soccer's leading domestic cup could look different and it's raising eyebrowsCBS Sports - Sports -
Breaking Bad's Anna Gunn Says Attitudes Toward Skyler Have Now Changed
Anna Gunn famously played Skyler White on Breaking Bad, and when the show aired, many people criticized her character, and Gunn felt that blowback and found it upsetting. But now, Gunn says attitudes have changed, and people better understand the ...GameSpot - Tech