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GOP lawmaker blames 'Gaetz and 7 useful idiots' for House turmoil
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) blamed Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and “seven useful idiots” for turmoil in the House, saying Thursday their success in ousting former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) last fall is a direct cause of today's problems for ...The Hill - Politics -
Space lasers, abortion and Putin's envoy: Lawmakers troll using foreign aid bills
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Rise in pregnant women turned away from US emergency rooms, papers show
Cases listed in federal documents raise alarms around emergency pregnancy care, especially in states with strict abortion laws. One woman miscarried in the restroom lobby of a Texas emergency room as front desk staff refused to admit her to the ...The Guardian - World -
New FAA rest rules to address 'fatigue' issues with air traffic controllers
The Federal Aviation Administration is instituting new rest rules for U.S. air traffic controllers to address fatigue issues that may be degrading air safety.NBC News - Top stories -
Google streamlines structure to speed up AI efforts
Teams tackling artificial intelligence models unified under leadership of DeepMind founder Demis HassabisFinancial Times - Business - Google -
Israel launches calibrated retaliatory strikes against Iran
Officials and diplomats indicate attacks were limited and sought to avoid full-blown escalationFinancial Times - Business - Iran -
Will Rishi Sunak be crushed by the May 2 local elections?
Tory MPs believe PM could face no-confidence vote if party loses crucial mayoralties and hundreds of council seatsFinancial Times - Business -
Biden’s new Title IX rules protect LGBTQ+ students, but avoid addressing transgender athletes
The rights of LGBTQ+ students will be protected by federal law and victims of campus sexual assault will gain new safeguards under new rules from the Biden administrationABC News - Sports - Joe Biden -
BOC's Macklem Says Inflation Edges 'Closer to Normal'
Bank of Canada Gov. Tiff Macklem says inflation is getting “closer to normal” and officials will monitor incoming data to check whether the downward momentum can be maintained.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nasdaq Logs Worst Weekly Performance Since 2022
Israel’s strike on Iran spooked markets before the open.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Gain insight on E15, Parkland, BP, Nel and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Iran's Threat Emerges Into Daylight
Deterrence ‘by deference’ has failed, says Mark Dubowitz, and Tehran is now closer than ever to acquiring nuclear weapons.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
The Iron Dome Isn't Meant to Protect Tehran From Consequences
One of the most potent weapons Israel could level against Iran remains clever diplomacy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden Piles Sanctions on Alaska
As the election nears, he’s blocking oil drilling and mining in the state.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
These are the 14 lawmakers who voted against condemning Iran's attack on Israel
An overwhelming majority of the House voted Thursday on a resolution to condemn Iran’s recent attack on Israel. However, 14 members voted against the resolution: 13 Democrats and one Republican. The group of Democrats includes "squad" members ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Lawmakers want to make China pay its trillion-dollar debt to Americans
When the People's Republic of China won recognition as China's rightful government, it also inherited its predecessor government's debtsThe Hill - Politics - China -
UK lawmakers back landmark bill to gradually phase out smoking for good
A plan by Britain’s government to introduce a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ever smoking has cleared its first hurdle in Parliament despite vocal opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative PartyABC News - Health - United Kingdom -
Black Caucus members look to replace Detroit lawmaker with new Black member
Leaders within the Congressional Black Caucus threw their support behind Democratic candidate Adam Hollier on Friday in Detroit's primary election in the hopes of ousting Democratic incumbent Shri Thanedar. CBC chair Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) ...The Hill - Politics -
Charlize Theron, Michelle Williams and Naomi Watts Turn Out for Dior
This week, the musician Kim Gordon performed after a star-studded Dior runway show in Brooklyn. And, luminaries honored Tony Bennett during Jazz at Lincoln Center’s annual gala.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
When the Cute Guy on Your Flight Turns Out to be Your Seatmate
Alex Zhou and Eddie Kay met on a plane heading to Boston from Los Angeles. After going their separate ways, the two reconnected on social media.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
UK will not ‘turn on’ post-Brexit checks of EU goods for fear of border delays
Industry groups say lack of clarity leaves businesses unsure how to manage new rules due to start on April 30Financial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
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 -
Court adjourns after fourth day of Trump hush money trial: Recap
Court has adjourned in Manhattan in former President Trump's hush money trial after the completion of jury selection on Friday that seated 12 jurors and six alternates. The day was rounded out with a hearing that centered on Trump's possible ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
GOP lawmaker slams Republican colleagues over Ukraine support: 'They would like to see the Russians win'
Republican Rep. Don Bacon (Neb.) ripped into his colleagues who oppose further funding for Ukraine, arguing they "would like to see" Russia win the more than two-year war against Kyiv. "Now for Ukraine, they have no more artillery. If we do not do ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Weedkiller manufacturer seeks lawmakers' help to squelch claims it failed to warn about cancer
The maker of a popular weedkiller is turning to lawmakers in key states to try to squelch legal claims that it failed to warn about cancer risksABC News - Health -
Poland’s lawmakers vote to move forward with work on lifting a near-total abortion ban
Poland’s lawmakers vote to move forward with work on lifting a near-total abortion banABC News - Health - Abortion -
Third GOP lawmaker joins effort to oust Johnson as foreign aid bill clears procedural hurdle
NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles joins Meet the Press NOW as the House clears another procedural hurdle to pass a foreign aid package. A third Republican joins the effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.)NBC News - Politics -
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 -
A simple guide to the US 2024 election
Trying to understand it for the first time or need a refresher? This guide can help.BBC News - Top stories -
How to use polls like a pro
Political junkies are in a dysfunctional relationship with polls.The Hill - Politics -
US ambassador meets with Gershkovich in Russia
The U.S. ambassador to Russia recently met with Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter who has been unlawfully detained in the country for more than a year. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow said Lynne Tracy met with Gershkovich, who was ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
The radical repricing of US interest rates
Financial markets and the Fed are searching for a convincing economic storyFinancial Times - World -
A contrarian take on the US inflation freakout
Not as bad as it looks — better for the Fed to keep calm, and carry on?Financial Times - World -
Taylor Swift turns heel, owning her chaos and messiness on 'The Tortured Poets Department'
Swift's 11th studio LP, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' released at midnight Eastern time, follows a busy period in the 34-year-old's personal and professional spheres.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Why buying stocks in this hot sector may turn out to be a money-losing bet
The semiconductor industry has been soaring; that won’t last forever.MarketWatch - Business -
Julian Nagelsmann extends Germany contract: Where can Bayern Munich turn after missing another manager target?
The former Bavarian boss opts to extend his deal with Germany national team and Euro 2024 hostsCBS Sports - Sports -
Oil prices post weekly loss as market sees limited risk of wider war after Israel strike on Iran
Oil prices briefly jumped more than 3% after reports of explosions near the Iranian city of Isfahan.CNBC - Business - Iran -
Jaromír Jágr scores in first game since turning 52, passes Gordie Howe as oldest professional hockey player
Jágr began his NHL career in 1990 with the Pittsburgh Penguins.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
2024 NBA Draft: Stephon Castle turns pro after helping UConn win national championship as a freshman
Castle is heading to the NBA Draft after shining as one of college basketball's top freshmenCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Prince Harry confirms he is now a US resident
Paperwork filed shows the royal has informed British authorities that he has moved and is now ‘usually resident’ in the United States. Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has formally confirmed he is now a US resident.. The acknowledgment is said to ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom