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What a New York City Business Is Doing About Viral Violence
Women are taking to TikTok to share what appears to be a pattern of random violence in the global capital. Tsahi Shemesh of Krav Maga Experts says he's seen a corresponding increase in self-defense sign-ups.Inc. - Business - New York -
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Former Tory MP resigns triggering new by-election
The Blackpool South MP was facing a local vote to remove him, following a Commons suspension.BBC News - Top stories -
Report: German interior minister warns of Russian election meddling
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Hire factcheckers to fight election fake news, EU tells tech firms
Parliamentary elections thought vulnerable to fake news will test social media firms and bloc’s new DSA laws. Social media firms including TikTok, X, Facebook and Instagram will be required to put an army of factcheckers and moderators in place ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
The RNC Has a New Interview Question: Was the 2020 Election Stolen?
The question during job interviews at the Republican National Committee reflects Donald J. Trump’s newly tightened grip on the party apparatus.The New York Times - Top stories -
Senegal election results: Opposition's Bassirou Diomaye Faye leads race for presidency - reports
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New Portuguese Parliament elects house speaker after deal between 2 main parties
Portugal’s newly-elected Parliament has elected a new house speaker, following a deal between the country’s two main centrist partiesABC News - World - House -
Six presumed dead after ship collides with Baltimore bridge
US Coast Guard says six people are presumed dead and search and rescue efforts have been called off.BBC News - Top stories -
Washington governor signs 'strippers' bill of rights' into law
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) signed the so-called strippers' bill of rights into law Tuesday, the most comprehensive legal protections for the adult entertainment industry in the nation. Proponents described the measure as critical for providing ...The Hill - Politics -
Maryland governor calls for 'full accountability' in bridge collapse
Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) on Wednesday called for “full accountability” following the collapse of the Francis Key Scott Bridge in Baltimore that left six people presumed dead. Moore said on CNN there "needs to be a full and thorough ...The Hill - Politics -
Kentucky bill strips governor of power to appoint senator
The Kentucky Senate sent a bill to Gov. Andy Beshear (D) Thursday that would strip him of his power to appoint people to the U.S. Senate. The bill seeks to hold special elections for Senate vacancies in Kentucky, according to The Associated Press. ...The Hill - Politics -
New Xbox All-Digital Console Launching This Year -- Report
New images have emerged of what appears to be a brand-new Xbox Series X console model. The leaked pictures show a white Xbox Series X with a similar design to the current model, but no disc drive. The shade of white also appears to be the same as ...GameSpot - Tech -
A Timeline of Sean Combs’s Rap Career, Dotted by Violence
The music mogul, who fueled the commercial success of rap over a 30-year career, is facing multiple lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault and misconduct.The New York Times - Top stories -
US guns pour into Haiti, fuelling surge in violence
Every kind of gun is flooding into Port-au-Prince. Haitians are blaming the US.BBC News - Top stories -
Dozens of Children Kidnapped in Nigeria Are Released, Officials Say
The military of the West African nation, which is plagued by kidnappings largely driven by demands for ransom payments, said 137 children had been freed in the country’s north.The New York Times - World -
Stampede at Nigeria cash hand-out kills seven
Children were among the victims of the crush at the charity event that attracted a big crowd.BBC News - Top stories - Nigeria -
Wyoming governor vetoes bill to allow concealed carry in public schools and meetings
Bill would have allowed people to carry concealed guns in schools and meetings.ABC News - Top stories -
Wyoming governor vetoes bill to allow concealed carry in public schools and meetings
Wyoming Republican Gov. Mark Gordon has vetoed a bill that would have allowed people to carry concealed guns in schools and government meetingsABC News - Health -
West Virginia governor vetoes bill expanding renewable energy to protect coal
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) on Tuesday vetoed a measure that would raise the allowable size for a solar plant operated by state utilities, citing concerns about its effects on the coal industry. The measure, HB5528, would have expanded the ...The Hill - Politics -
Michigan's governor signs law to help foster youth earn diplomas
A new Michigan law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Thursday aims to ensure that foster youth receive an education that builds toward a high school diploma.NBC News - Top stories -
Polish PM hopes Moscow attack won't be 'pretext to escalate violence'
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What Can You Do if Violence Breaks Out on Your Train or Bus?
Public transportation is not necessarily more dangerous than other settings, but there are some ways that experts recommend to get out of a risky situation.The New York Times - Business -
Parents across Haiti scramble to keep their children safe and in school despite the violence
Parents in Haiti are scrambling to ensure that their children not only stay out of direct harm, but also continue their education amid the ongoing strife caused by violent groups.NBC News - Top stories -
Mayor Eric Adams Grapples With Two Shocking Acts of Violence
The killing of a police officer and a fatal push on the subway underscore the challenges that Mr. Adams faces as he tries to improve public safety.The New York Times - Top stories -
4 dead, including 15-year-old who died protecting her sister, in Illinois stabbing spree
Four people were killed, including a 15-year-old girl who died saving her sister, after an Illinois man carried out a series of stabbings and attacks Wednesday in and near the city of Rockford, officials said.NBC News - Top stories -
Israel politics trigger Democrats to withdraw support from sexual violence bill
Several House Democrats have withdrawn their support for legislation condemning sexual violence, claiming they were unaware the measure was amended to include controversial language on Israel. But an email obtained by The Hill shows the lawmakers ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
NYC will try gun scanners in subway system in effort to deter violence underground
New York City officials have announced a pilot program to deploy portable gun scanners in the subway systemABC News - Tech -
‘Cataclysmic Situation’ in Haiti Leaves 1,500 Dead in Gang Violence
The United Nations on Thursday said poor governance and increasing levels of gang violence had brought state institutions “close to collapse.”The New York Times - World -
Sexual violence in Haiti 'severely underreported,' 'largely unpunished' UN says
A report published Thursday on the situation in Haiti, which is facing intense gang violence, by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights found that sexual violence there is “severely underreported." The report said that according to ...The Hill - Politics - United Nations -
Sexual violence in Haiti ‘severely underreported,’ ‘largely unpunished’ UN says
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Judge imposes gag order on Trump in hush-money trial – live
Judge in Trump’s hush-money criminal case imposes gag order to forbid him from attacking witnesses, prosecutors or jurors. The conservative justice Samuel Alito also asked about the role of the Comstock Act, a 19th-century anti-obscenity law that ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Federal watchdog to examine DOJ law enforcement task forces after NBC News report
Congress' investigative arm is launching a review of how the DOJ oversees its task forces, which often include local police officers, after an NBC News report.NBC News - Top stories -
Wizards, Capitals staying in D.C.: Teams reach new deal in Washington after VA move shut down, per report
The Wizards and Capitals are set to stay in D.C. with the city reportedly giving them $515 million for arena upgradesCBS Sports - Sports -
How the Atlantic Went From Broke to Profitable in Three Years
The publication’s new chief executive raised subscription prices, and moved away from day-to-day news coverage to focus on deeply reported stories with broad appeal.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Home Depot Buys Roofing Distributor in $18 Billion Deal
The retailer said it would acquire SRS Distribution in a deal with a value of $18.25 billion, which includes assumed debt.The Wall Street Journal - World -
First Medicare Health Plans to Start Paying for Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy
The first major U.S. health insurers have agreed to start paying for the popular anti-obesity drug Wegovy for certain people on Medicare with heart-related conditions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Between Two Blackouts Emerged a Different New York
As I got in my car, I noticed that the window lights began to flicker and die.The Wall Street Journal - World - New York -
How retailers are profiting from inflation question gains new urgency from FTC report
Profits and inflation surged together in the aftermath of the pandemic, leading many market commentators to pin the blame for inflation on corporate greed fueled by fiscal stimulus. Other economists and corporations fired back, arguing that ...The Hill - Politics -
Local elections 2024: Is there an election in my area?
Enter your postcode to see if there is an election in your area on 2 MayBBC News - Top stories