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Two Art Deco Icons Poised for a Renaissance
Tamara de Lempicka, a painter favored by celebrities and designers, is being revisited. Plus, a historical Miami building reopens as a hotel and private club.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Teenager is charged with terrorism offenses in stabbings of bishop and priest at Sydney church
A 16-year-old boy accused of stabbing two Christian clerics during a Sydney church service has been charged by police with terrorism offensesABC News - World -
In Australia, ‘Cats Are Just Catastrophic’
Feral cats take a heavy toll on the world’s wildlife, especially Down Under. The solution? Smarter traps, sharpshooters, survival camp for prey species, and the “Felixer.”The New York Times - Science - Australia -
Experience: I lost my hands after being electrocuted by 14,400 volts
As the scrap metal touched the power line, everything went black. In 2010, I’d been working in Colorado, in one of the world’s most dangerous professions. As a lineman, it was my job to maintain and repair electrical power lines. I knew the risks, ...The Guardian - World -
MLS power rankings: new rules hand an edge to Messi and Miami
San Jose have goalkeeping problems, the Whitecaps are defending in a unique way and Miami are given a helping hand. Welcome back to the Guardian’s MLS Power Rankings, where I have a beef with your specific team and your specific team alone.. MLS ...The Guardian - World - MLS -
Israel's Attack on Iran Appears Fairly Limited, Easing Pressure on Oil Markets
Israel’s missile strikes against Iran overnight seem fairly limited, pointing to a de-escalation of conflict that is expected to diminish the oil market’s geopolitical risk premium in the short term, according to DNB Markets.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Delays to OFR funds recognition scheme leaves UK out in the cold
Post-Brexit overseas funds regime has yet to be implemented, depriving UK investors of some of latest innovative fundsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Prime ministers’ legacies: Sunak, Truss and Brown
Plus, is it right to allow MPs to vote freely on public health measures?Financial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Nevada Supreme Court rulings hand setbacks to gun-right defenders and anti-abortion activists
Nevada's Supreme Court has handed setbacks to gun-right defenders and anti-abortion activists in two new rulingsABC News - Health - Abortion -
Italian Foreign Minister says U.S. told G7 foreign ministers that Israel warned it about drone strike on Iran
Italian Foreign Minister says U.S. told G7 foreign ministers that Israel warned it about drone strike on IranABC News - World - Israel -
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 -
Arizona State gets probation for NCAA violations
Arizona State will be placed on probation for four years and faces an undisclosed fine, a vacation of records for games in which ineligible players competed, reduced scholarships and recruiting restrictions.ESPN - Sports - Arizona -
It’s Not Just a Wedding Cake, It’s ‘Edible Haute Couture’
Bastien Blanc-Tailleur, a luxury cake designer based in Paris, creates opulent confections for high-profile clients, including European royalty and American socialites.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Pence predicts Putin will target a NATO country if he's successful in Ukraine
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday called on House lawmakers to help push forward further funding for Ukraine, predicting Russian President Vladimir Putin will target a NATO nation should Russia win its war with Kyiv. "I have no doubt in ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
EU watchdog warns bloc still needs Russian LNG
Warning comes as Nordic and Baltic countries seek total ban on imports of the fuel from MoscowFinancial Times - Business - European Union -
Ukraine war: Children among eight dead in Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk region
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Germany arrests alleged Russian spies scouting U.S. military facilities
A German prosecutor says 2 German-Russian nationals were caught snooping around U.S. military facilities used to train Ukrainian forces.CBS News - World - Russia -
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 -
Ukraine Says It Downed Russian Bomber as Both Sides Look to the Skies for an Edge
The downing of the Tu-22 comes as Russia intensifies a campaign of missile-and-drone strikes on Ukrainian cities.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Critical mineral mining is key to the green transition, but experts warn reputational risks remain
Critical mineral mining is important to the green transition, but the mining industry's poor reputation is creating investment barriers.CNBC - Business -
Here's What to Watch This Weekend: Jesus Luzardo has a high-90s fastball but concerns remain, and more
Plus why a quality start is critical for Justin VerlanderCBS Sports - Sports -
Israel downgraded by S&P Global just ahead of retaliatory attack on Iran
S&P dropped Israel’s sovereign credit rating by one notch to A+ from AA-, with the outlook negative, hours before signs of fresh tensions between that country and Iran.MarketWatch - Business - Iran -
Water Facilities Warned to Improve Cybersecurity As Nation-State Hackers Pounce
The water sector is under pressure to improve cybersecurity protections as hacking threats grow.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Tesla earnings day is around the corner. So far, robotaxis are ‘just a buzzword.’
Tesla is heading toward its earnings day next week, and there’s plenty for investors to worry about.MarketWatch - Business -
Kit Vintage Is a Secondhand Oasis in Los Angeles
A laid-back shop in Los Angeles is a semi-secret spot for celebrities and costume designers.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
A New Women’s Pro Hockey League Is Booming. Just Not in New York.
The fledgling Professional Women’s Hockey League is booming — except in New York, where the team is in last place. But the players haven’t given up.The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
U.S. Vetoes Palestinian Bid to Be Full U.N. Member State
The move blocked a resolution to support a status that Palestinians had long sought at the United Nations, where it is considered a “nonmember observer state.”The New York Times - World -
Government Contracts Are So Confusing That Congress Just Wrote a Bill to Simplify Them
As the small-business contracting base dwindles, simplifying the language within federal contracts might end up being a huge lift for entrepreneurs.Inc. - Business -
Convenience store chain with hundreds of outlets in 6 states hit with discrimination lawsuit
The Sheetz convenience store chain has been hit with a lawsuit by federal officials who allege the company discriminated against minority job applicants.NBC News - Top stories -
Unease about Iran is bringing Arab states closer together
The standoff with Israel has done little to raise Tehran’s regional standingFinancial Times - Business - Iran -
Gulf states’ response to Iran-Israel conflict may decide outcome of crisis
Tit-for-tat attacks present Sunni monarchies with complicated choices over region’s future. Iran’s missile and drone attack on Israel had, by the end of this week, become one of the most interpreted events in recent modern history. Then, in the ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
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 -
A Russian physicist who worked to develop Moscow's hypersonic weapons capabilities was convicted of treason and sentenced to seven years in prison.
A Russian physicist who worked to develop Moscow’s hypersonic weapons capabilities was convicted of treason and sentenced to seven years in prison.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian strategic bomber as Moscow's missiles kill 8 Ukrainians
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Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian strategic bomber. Moscow says the plane crashed
Ukraine’s air force is claiming it shot down a Russian strategic bomberABC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Putin has a ‘factchecking’ operation, and so do other dictators – but they use them to twist the truth | Maxim Alyukov
Bad actors know that factchecking sites are a vital democratic tool. That’s why they’ve launched their own dishonest versions. Asked by sociologists about his views on the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a Russian in his early 70s shifted the ...The Guardian - World -
A former Russian tycoon who once led separatist region launches a hunger strike in Azerbaijan jail
Family members say a former Russian tycoon jailed in Azerbaijan on charges stemming from his time as a top separatist figure in the Karabakh region has gone on a hunger strikeABC News - World - Russia -
Space lasers, abortion and Putin's envoy: Lawmakers troll using foreign aid bills
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FBI Warns on Chinese Cyberattacks as Texas Towns Report Russian Hacks on Water Systems
State-backed attacks on U.S. infrastructure are increasing, and federal law enforcement calls out China's "Volt Typhoon" hacking campaign.Inc. - Business - Russia -
India begins voting in a 6-week election that could give Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi a third term
India begins voting in a 6-week election that could give Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi a third termABC News - World - India