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UN report says 282M people faced acute hunger in 2023, with worst famine in Gaza
A new report says nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023, with war-torn Gaza hosting the largest number of people facing famineABC News - Health - United Nations -
UN warns Sudan paramilitary forces are encircling a capital in western Darfur, urges against attack
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Scotland worst in world for boys smoking cannabis - report
Nearly a quarter of boys aged 15 in Scotland said they had tried the Class B drug at some point.BBC News - Top stories -
Venice residents clash with riot police as city launches world’s first tourist entry fee
The pilot program means day-trippers to Venice, one of Italy's most picturesque and historic cities, will need to pay a charge of 5 euros (US$5.40).CNBC - Business -
Molson Coors’ gains from the Bud Light boycott have run their course, analysts say
When a conservative-led boycott hit Bud Light’s sales last year, light-beer rival Molson Coors Beverage Co. was among the brewers whose sales increased. But it appears those gains are quickly coming to an end, Citi analysts said Wednesday.MarketWatch - Business -
Geely-backed luxury EV brand Zeekr says it's already beating Tesla in parts of China
EV brand Zeekr is selling more cars than Tesla in parts of China, and plans to expand in Europe and Latin America this year, Zeekr CEO Andy An told CNBC.CNBC - Business - China -
We know how to deter British children from alcohol, say experts, after concerns over WHO report
Study found Great Britain had worst rate of child alcohol consumption in world, but youth drinking is said still to have ‘declined sharply’. In 2000, about 19% of children under 16 in England smoked, according to Action on Smoking and Health. By ...The Guardian - World -
Save the Children Says Its Guatemala Offices Were Searched Over Abuse Claims
Prosecutors in Guatemala, which has a history of targeting nonprofit groups, said they were probing claims of child abuse, which the charity denied.The New York Times - World -
Mosquito-borne diseases spreading in Europe due to climate crisis, says expert
Illnesses such as dengue and malaria to reach unaffected parts of northern Europe, America, Asia and Australia, conference to hear. Mosquito-borne diseases are spreading across the globe, and particularly in Europe, due to climate breakdown, an ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
San Diego official says city is ‘new epicenter’ of border crisis
A San Diego official on Thursday dubbed his city the “new epicenter” for the border crisis and criticized California for “inflicting this upon ourselves.” “San Diego is the new epicenter for migrants and illegal immigration,” San Diego District 5 ...The Hill - Politics -
Middle East Crisis: U.S. Won’t Suspend Aid, for Now, to Israeli Unit Accused of Abuses
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said the United States is working with Israel to address charges against the unit, which has been accused of human rights violations in the West Bank.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Oracle's Larry Ellison says planned Nashville campus will be company's 'world headquarters'
Oracle Corp. Chairman Larry Ellison says the business software giant’s planned campus in Nashville, Tennessee, will serve as its world headquarters and place it in a city that's a center of the health care industryABC News - Tech -
I can win world title in my 50s, says O'Sullivan
Seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he is capable of winning a world title in his 50s after reaching the last 16 at the 2024 event.BBC News - Top stories -
Study says it's likely a warmer world made deadly Dubai downpours heavier
A new report says circumstantial evidence points to climate change as worsening the deadly deluge that flooded Dubai and surroundingsABC News - Tech -
Middle East crisis live: it could take 14 years to clear Gaza Strip of rubble and unexploded bombs
War has left estimated 37m tons of debris in area, requiring years of work with ‘100 trucks’, says UN official. See all of our Israel-Gaza war coverageA premature Palestinian infant, rescued from her mother’s womb by an emergency caesarean section ...The Guardian - World -
Europe risks dying and faces big decisions - Macron
The French president delivers a stark warning for Europe to act fast to survive in a changing world.BBC News - Top stories - Europe -
World’s billionaires should pay minimum 2% wealth tax, say G20 ministers
Brazil, Germany, Spain and South Africa sign motion for fairer tax system to deliver £250bn a year extra to fight poverty and climate crisis. ‘Why we need a global tax on billionaires’. . . The world’s 3,000 billionaires should pay a minimum 2% ...The Guardian - World -
These are the countries where TikTok is already banned
TikTok is banned in a handful of countries and not allowed on government-issued devices in a number of othersABC News - Tech - Tiktok -
These are the countries where TikTok is already banned
TikTok is banned in a handful of countries and not allowed on government-issued devices in a number of othersABC News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Middle East crisis live: US and other countries link ‘immediate ceasefire’ to hostages’ release
White House releases joint letter signed with 17 other countries saying such a deal would lead to the ‘credible end of hostilities’. Here are some of the scenes in Jerusalem, where people, including Israeli interior security minister Itamar ...The Guardian - World -
Why Xavi decided to reverse course and stay at Barcelona
In January, Barca legend Xavi announced he would step down as manager at the end of the 2023-24 season. Just 91 days later, he agreed to stay on. What changed and what does it mean moving forward?ESPN - Sports -
The State Department Kept His Proposal on Course
Ben Krauss flew to Athens to propose to Shana Mansbach, with the help of her State Department colleagues, on the last stop of a European tour.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Most Army horses to return to duty 'in due course'
Two military horses were seriously injured and "continue to be closely observed" the Army says.BBC News - Top stories -
Should I Be Loyal to My Father or My Dying Uncle?
A reader is torn between attending a final dinner with his uncle, who has terminal cancer, and supporting his father, who wasn’t invited because of an old grudge.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Guatemalan prosecutors raid offices of Save the Children charity
Guatemalan prosecutors have raided the offices of the charity Save the Children, citing a complaint alleging the violation of migrant children’s rightsABC News - World -
Children of War I Sunday on 60 Minutes
Scott Pelley reports on America’s children of war, often overlooked, who live with disabled military veterans. Millions of kids are stepping up to help wounded warriors and their families deal with the emotional and physical trauma of service. ...CBS News - Top stories -
Inside the Crisis at NPR
Listeners are tuning out. Sponsorship revenue has dipped. A diversity push has generated internal turmoil. Can America’s public radio network turn things around?The New York Times - Business -
NASCAR Crash Course: Michael Jordan makes magic for Tyler Reddick at Talladega
Reddick picked up his first Cup Series win the 23XI owner atop the pit boxCBS Sports - Sports - NASCAR -
Welcome to Scam World
To own a computer or smartphone — indeed, to engage with the digital world to any degree — is to be a mark. You can try to block, encrypt and unsubscribe your way out of it, but you may not succeed.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
What's News: World-Wide
What’s News: World-WideThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Baby girl saved from dying mother's womb dies just days later in Gaza
Sabreen Erooh had survived an emergency cesarean section after her mother was fatally wounded in an Israeli airstrike.CBS News - Top stories -
Baby girl saved from dying mother's womb dies just days later in Gaza
Sabreen Erooh had survived an emergency cesarean section after her mother was fatally wounded in an Israeli airstrike.CBS News - World -
Ukraine war briefing: Long-range Atacms already hitting Russian forces
Joe Biden gave missiles to Ukraine under prior funding, after the US reportedly warned Russia against using long-range missiles in Ukraine. What we know on day 792. Atacms long-ranges missiles capable of hitting targets 300km away had already ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Meta’s Open Source Llama 3 Is Already Nipping at OpenAI’s Heels
Meta’s decision to give away powerful AI software for free could threaten the business models of OpenAI and Google.Wired - Tech - US Open -
Google Thinks It Can Cash In on Generative AI. Microsoft Already Has
While both Alphabet and Microsoft boasted strong quarterly earnings, only one tech giant showed that its generative AI bet is starting to pay off.Wired - Tech - Google -
Worst U.S. cities for air pollution ranked by lung association
This 2024 "State of the Air" report warns efforts to reduce emissions are undermined by extreme heat, drought and wildfires caused by climate change.CBS News - Top stories -
Russia vetoes UN resolution to prevent nuclear weapons in space
Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have called on all states to prevent the placement of nuclear weapons in space and not take steps to develop weapons of mass destruction that could be deployed ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
A lifetime of un-Bear-able QB play in Chicago might be over
The abject failure that the Bears have experienced at the quarterback position is hard to wrap your head around. Thursday offers the best shot at a fresh start.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Russia vetos UN resolution to prevent nuclear arms race in space
Moscow described the security council resolution, which would have called on countries not to deploy weapons of mass destruction in outer space, a ‘dirty spectacle’. Russia has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling on all nations to ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Russia vetoes UN vote on stopping arms race in outer space
Yahoo News - World - Russia