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Ukrainian, 98, tells BBC of six-mile walk to escape Russians
Lidiia Lomikovska describes how she made the journey in her slippers with a plank of wood for support.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
US includes Chinese groups in sanctions over aid to Russian military
Latest measures come as Washington steps up support for UkraineFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
US includes Chinese groups in sanctions over aid to Russian military
Latest measures come as Washington steps up support for UkraineFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
US includes Chinese groups in sanctions over aid to Russian military
Latest measures come as Washington steps up support for UkraineFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
US includes Chinese groups in sanctions over aid to Russian military
Latest measures come as Washington steps up support for UkraineFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
Pentagon official warns that Russian anti-satellite nuclear weapon could be devastating
A senior Pentagon official told lawmakers Wednesday that Russia is developing an “indiscriminate” anti-satellite nuclear device that would pose a threat to all satellites operated by countries and companies around the world.NBC News - Politics - Russia -
Pentagon official warns Russian anti-satellite nuclear weapon could be devastating
A senior Defense Department official told lawmakers Wednesday that Russia is developing an “indiscriminate” anti-satellite nuclear device that would pose a threat to all satellites operated by countries and companies around the world.NBC News - Top stories - Russia -
Biden Delays Ban on Menthol Cigarettes
The proposal had been years in the making, in an effort to curb death rates of Black smokers targeted by Big Tobacco. In an election year, the president’s worries about support among Black voters may have influenced the postponement.The New York Times - Health - Joe Biden -
The FTC's Noncompete Ban Will Hurt Employees
It threatens their ability to launch and sustain careers by making it riskier for companies to invest in their development.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Johnson temporarily dodges ouster vote as House passes foreign aid
Conservative rebels are hoping the week-long recess will build support for their pending effort to boot the speaker.Politico - Politics -
Johnson calls on the president of Columbia University to resign
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Muamba, Lockyer and Wyke call for more CPR training
Former Bolton Wanderers footballer Fabrice Muamba, Luton Town's Tom Lockyer and Wigan Athletic's Charlie Wyke share how CPR saved their lives following on-pitch cardiac arrests.BBC News - Top stories -
Trump might block — or allow — marijuana’s reclassification, but it’s a ‘close call’
While President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign is widely expected to get a lift from his administration’s push to reclassify marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, it’s not as obvious where presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump will end up on ...MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
Raskin calls Republican senator ‘climate fatalist’
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Raskin calls Republican senator ‘climate fatalist’ The Senate Budget Committee’s Democratic majority and Rep. Jamie Raskin ...The Hill - Politics -
The EU said it opened a probe into whether Meta Platforms shirked some of its responsibilities under the Digital Services Act.
The EU said it opened a probe into whether Meta Platforms shirked some of its responsibilities under the Digital Services Act.The Wall Street Journal - World -
EU, UN reschedule launch of anti-human trafficking project in Cambodia after questions about venue
The European Union and United Nations abruptly rescheduled the launch of an anti-human trafficking program this week after being confronted with questions on the choice of venue: a Phnom Penh hotel owned by a Cambodian tycoon who has another ...ABC News - World - United Nations -
German-Polish border towns celebrate EU's eastward shift 20 years ago
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Charlotte police chief on ambush that killed 4 officers
At least four law enforcement officers were killed during an operation in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday. Johnny Jennings, chief of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, joins CBS News to discuss the case.CBS News - Top stories -
Wanted: Megabank Chief Willing to Work for Half Pay
HSBC, one of the world’s largest banks, is looking for a new CEO to run its sprawling operations at a fraction of the pay of a U.S. bank boss.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Red Bull confirm exit of design chief Newey
Red Bull confirm their design chief Adrian Newey will leave the team in 2025.BBC News - Top stories -
Global inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects youFinancial Times - Business -
Marjorie Taylor Greene moves to oust Republican Speaker Mike Johnson
Firebrand Georgia congresswoman calls for vote on motion next week, deepening party’s civil warFinancial Times - Business -
Mets lose to Cubs on controversial call at home plate: What MLB rulebook says as manager decries 'wrong call'
Pete Alonso was thrown out to end the game, but was the plate blocked illegally?CBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Chief Technology and Chief Product Officers Earn More Than CEOs at Early-Stage Startups. Here's Why
When a company is trying to scale, certain skills come at a very high premium.Inc. - Business -
Russia Vetoed a UN Resolution to Ban Space Nukes
A ban on weapons of mass destruction in orbit has stood since 1967. Russia apparently has other ideas.Wired - Tech - Russia -
On TikTok, Potential Ban of App Leads to Resignation and Frustration
While Congress says the social app is a security threat, critics of the law targeting it say it shows how out of step lawmakers are with young people.The New York Times - Tech -
Tens of millions secretly using WhatsApp in countries that ban it
Will Cathcart reveals how many people are secretly using his app in countries where it is banned.BBC News - Top stories -
Six-Week Abortion Ban Takes Effect in Florida
The ban, which took effect on Wednesday, was part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’s push into cultural conservatism. But Florida politics is rarely that simple.The New York Times - Top stories - Abortion -
A ‘Rehab’ Workshop Is Trying to Educate Banned Soccer Fans
The Athletic had unprecedented access to the course put on for supporters guilty of discrimination, this is what we learned.The New York Times - Sports -
Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect
A six-week abortion ban goes into effect in Florida Wednesday. The law includes exceptions for rape, incest, fetal abnormalities and the life of the mother, but abortion rights advocates say the law effectively cuts off access for more than 21 ...CBS News - Top stories - Abortion -
United Methodists vote to repeal ban on LGBTQ clergy
The change doesn't mandate or even explicitly affirm LGBTQ clergy, but it means the church no longer forbids them.CBS News - Top stories -
United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy
United Methodist delegates repealed their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy, removing a rule forbidding “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained or appointed as ministers.NBC News - Top stories -
United Methodists repeal ban on LGBTQ clergy
Delegates within the United Methodist Church voted to repeal their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy Wednesday, showing overwhelming support that contrasts with decades of controversy over the issue. The church voted 692-51 at its General ...The Hill - Politics -
United Methodist Church Reverses Ban on Practicing Gay Clergy
In a meeting on Wednesday, church leaders also voted to allow L.G.B.T.Q. weddings.The New York Times - Top stories -
Arizona Senate votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban
Two Republicans join Democrats to repeal law brought back to life by state's supreme court.BBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Arizona Lawmakers Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban, Creating Rift on the Right
Two Republican state senators broke with their party to ensure final passage of the repeal. Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, is expected to sign it on Thursday.The New York Times - Top stories - Abortion -
Arizona Senate passes repeal of 1864 abortion ban
The Arizona Senate voted to pass a repeal of the near-total ban on abortion from 1864 that was upheld by the battleground state’s Supreme Court last month.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Black lawmakers reintroduce bill to ban hair discrimination
A bicameral host of Black lawmakers on Wednesday reintroduced legislation offering protections against hair discrimination. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) gathered outside the Capitol with fellow lawmakers, as ...The Hill - Politics -
Arizona’s 1864 Abortion Ban: What We Know
Lawmakers voted to repeal an 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions. Here’s what to know about the fight over the law.The New York Times - Top stories - Abortion -
Arizona Voted to Repeal Its Abortion Ban
Also, the Fed eyes a longer period of high rates. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - Top stories - Abortion