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State Department human rights staffer resigns over Biden’s Gaza policy
A State Department human rights staffer said she is resigning in response to the Biden administration's policy on Gaza in a CNN opinion piece Wednesday. “For the past year, I worked for the office devoted to promoting human rights in the Middle ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Sirens Sound, Anxieties Rise on Tiny Island Near North Korean Shores
Residents on Yeonpyeong, just below the maritime border, fear the Kim Jong Un regime could launch another attack.The Wall Street Journal - World - North Korea -
Alan Titchmarsh’s jeans blurred by North Korean TV censors
Footage of green-fingered BBC presenter obscured from waist down to hide ‘symbol of US imperialism’. His calm demeanour and wholesome vocation have apparently endeared him to one of the most authoritarian regimes in the world. But there is ...The Guardian - World - North Korea -
North Korean TV censors British gardening show host’s jeans
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North Korea says Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has proposed a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
North Korea says Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has proposed a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong UnABC News - World - North Korea -
North Korean leader Kim visits tank unit and touts war preparations in face of tensions with Seoul
North Korean state media say leader Kim Jong Un has supervised a tank exercise and encouraged his armored forces to sharpen war preparations in the face of growing tensions with South KoreaABC News - World -
State Department offers $10 million reward for info on UnitedHealthcare hackers
The State Department announced Wednesday it would provide a $10 million reward for information about the Blackcat ransomware group that hacked UnitedHealth Group in February. “The ALPHV BlackCat ransomware-as-a-service group compromised computer ...The Hill - Politics -
State department official’s resignation highlights rifts over US Gaza policy
Annelle Sheline says ‘I no longer wanted to be affiliated with this administration,’ claiming Biden is flouting US law over Israel. • Biden administration’s Gaza strategy panned as ‘mess’ amid clashing goalsA human rights official has resigned ...The Guardian - World -
Oregon State, Washington State reach settlement with Pac-12's departing members, ending months-long battle
Oregon State and Washington State will receive $65 million from the 10 departing schools in 2024CBS Sports - Sports -
Strippers' Bill of Rights Becomes Law in Washington State
"Strippers are workers" and deserve the same protections as people at other jobs, says state senator and bill's sponsor.Inc. - Business -
Humans wasted 1 billion meals daily in 2022, U.N. report finds
According to the United Nations Environment Programme, humans wasted 19% of all available food in 2022. That's equivalent to one billion meals per day. Brian Roe, agricultural and environmental economics professor at Ohio State University, joins ...CBS News - Top stories -
Biden to campaign in North Carolina, a state he lost to Trump in 2020
President Biden and Vice President Harris are scheduled to bring their reelection campaign to North Carolina on Tuesday, a state they narrowly lost to former President Donald Trump in 2020. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Strippers' bill of rights bill signed into law in Washington state
Legislation in Washington state known as the strippers' bill of rights has been signed into lawABC News - Top stories -
Adult dancers in this state win job protections under "Strippers' Bill of Rights"
New state law requires training for employees in clubs to prevent sexual harassment, among other safeguards.CBS News - Top stories -
Gaza starvation could amount to war crime, UN human rights chief tells BBC
Volker Türk tells Jeremy Bowen there is a "plausible" case that Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war.BBC News - Top stories -
A Texas law that gives the state power to arrest and deport migrants will remain on hold, a panel of appeals-court judges ruled, as legal challenges to the measure proceed.
A Texas law that gives the state power to arrest and deport migrants will remain on hold, a panel of appeals-court judges ruled, as legal challenges to the measure proceed.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Commerce Department continues step-up warnings about violating rules against the export of sensitive technologies to foreign adversaries amid findings that U.S. components have reached Russia's military and battlefields in Ukraine.
The Commerce Department continues step-up warnings about violating rules against the export of sensitive technologies to foreign adversaries amid findings that U.S. components have reached Russia’s military and battlefields in Ukraine.The Wall Street Journal - World -
North Carolina vs. Michigan State odds, score prediction: 2024 NCAA Tournament picks, bets by proven model
SportsLine's model has made its March Madness 2024 picks for Michigan State Spartans vs. UNC Tar Heels in the second round on SaturdayCBS Sports - Sports - College Football -
March Madness: 17-0 run sparks No. 1 North Carolina past No. 9 Michigan State into Sweet 16
Michigan State punched first, but North Carolina's counter decided the game as UNC rode hot shooting from 3 into the Sweet 16.Yahoo Sports - Sports - College Football -
North Carolina beats Tom Izzo, Michigan State in March Madness again to reach Sweet 16
RJ Davis scored 20 points to help North Carolina beat Michigan State 85-69 in the NCAA Tournament, pushing the Tar Heels to the Sweet 16 while keeping them unbeaten in March Madness against Spartans Hall of Fame coach Tom IzzoABC News - Sports - College Football -
North Carolina moves on to Sweet 16, improves to 6-0 in NCAA Tournament games vs. Michigan State
RJ Davis scored 20 points to lead the Tar Heels over the Spartans and to UNC's record 31st Sweet 16 appearanceCBS Sports - Sports - College Football -
UNC's Bacot says gamblers irate: 'You didn't hit the over'
"I guess I didn't hit the over."Yahoo Sports - Sports -
‘Having a certificate of loss proves my baby existed’
Women who have lost pregnancies before 24 weeks share their feelings about baby loss certificates.BBC News - Top stories -
Valentino’s Creative Director Is Departing
Pierpaolo Piccioli, known for his bold use of color and studded leather shoes, had been at the fashion house for 25 years.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Democrats cheer surprise win in Alabama special election for candidate vowing to protect abortion rights and IVF – live
Marilyn Lands’s victory suggests reproductive rights are key issue for voters ahead of Biden-Trump rematch in November. Democrat wins in Alabama after focus on abortion and IVFSpeaking of Donald Trump, he has once again been gagged under an order ...The Guardian - World - Abortion -
North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies live stream info, start time, TV channel: How to watch NCAA Basketball on TV, stream online
How to watch NC State vs. Oakland basketball gameCBS Sports - Sports - College Football -
The best virtual reality headsets in 2024 are here to blow your mind
Jump into a whole new world with virtual reality headsets from Meta, Valve, PlayStation and more.CBS News - Top stories -
Neopets unveils NeoPass as a cross-platform gateway to Neopia virtual world
Neopets has unveiled NeoPass, a cross-platform gateway to the virtual world of Neopia.VentureBeat - Tech -
Pelago, Provider of Virtual Substance-Abuse Therapy, Raises $58 Million
The startup’s business model ties its revenue to outcomes for self-insured companies. It plans to use its latest fundraising to prevent addiction outright.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Department of Homeland Security Is Embracing A.I.
The agency will be the first in the federal government to roll out a comprehensive plan to integrate the technology into a variety of uses, from fighting crime to helping disaster survivors.The New York Times - Tech -
Kate Middleton, Britney Spears and the Online Trolls Doubting Their Existence
Whether it is just for kicks or propelled by genuine doubt, the unsupported claims about celebrities and public figures keep gaining traction online.The New York Times - Tech -
‘Dune’-like Sandworm Existed Millions of Years Longer Than Thought
Researchers examined fossils of the predatory worm and found a new species that persisted for 25 million years after it was believed to have become extinct.The New York Times - Science -
Cornish man dances non-stop to Toto's Africa for 24-hours
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‘Non-Steph minutes' bite Warriors once again vs. Timberwolves
The Warriors continue to be in their most vulnerable position whenever star point guard Steph Curry is off the floor.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
CBI admits to using non-disclosure agreements to silence staff
Settlements reached as UK business group tried to recover after allegations of wrongdoingFinancial Times - Business -
Man, 61, charged over non-recent sexual offences
A 57-year-old woman is also charged for aiding and abetting additional offences.BBC News - Top stories -
$75,000 for a baby? South Korean businesses float incentives as demographic crisis looms
Companies and politicians try new strategies to encourage workers to start familiesFinancial Times - Business -
DeVries departs Drake, takes over at W. Virginia
West Virginia has finalized a five-year deal to make Darian DeVries its next men's basketball coach. His son, Tucker, a standout player at Drake, is expected to follow him there, sources said.ESPN - Sports -
Pocket Worlds launches Highrise Studio and Highrise 4.0 for creator-driven virtual experiences
Pocket Worlds has launched Highrise Studio and Highrise 4.0 to empower creators to easily build and monetize virtual experiences.VentureBeat - Tech -
‘Truth behind the myths’: Amazon warrior women of Greek legend may really have existed
Excavations of bronze age graves have found battle-scarred female archers, says the historian Bettany Hughes. In Greek legends, the Amazons were feared and formidable women warriors who lived on the edge of the known world. Hercules had to obtain ...The Guardian - World