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Inside Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill
A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.The New York Times - Top stories - Tiktok -
Inside Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill
A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.The New York Times - Business - Tiktok -
Arizona state House passes bill to repeal 1864 abortion ban after several failed attempts
Arizona lawmakers will again attempt to repeal a near-total ban on abortion from 1864 that was upheld by the state Supreme Court earlier this month.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Congress passed a TikTok bill. Will the US really ban the app?
A bill passed by Congress and signed by Biden requires owner ByteDance to sell or face a US ban – it’s its biggest threat yet. Senate passes bill banning TikTok if parent company does not sell itThe House of Representatives passed a bill that ...The Guardian - World - Tiktok -
Bill that would fine parents for kids' crimes passes Tennessee legislature
If parents can't afford the fine, they will be able to work it off through community service.The Hill - Politics -
UK imposes sustainable fuel targets on airlines
Move is expected to push up prices as aircraft switch to 10% blend of greener fuels by 2030Financial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Could an MP present the Today programme?
Nick looks into a question about which programmes MPs should be allowed to present.BBC News - Top stories -
Keefe: Marchand making 'art' of dodging penalties
Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe called it "unbelievable" what Bruins forward Brad Marchand was able to do in Boston's 4-2 win over Toronto in Game 3 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series on Wednesday.ESPN - Sports -
Connecticut Senate passes wide-ranging bill to regulate AI. But its fate remains uncertain
The Connecticut Senate has passed one of the first major legislative proposals in the U.S. to rein in bias in artificial intelligence decision-making and protect people from harmABC News - Tech -
Macron criticises Rwanda-style asylum schemes days after UK passes bill
Such policies are ‘betrayal’ of values, says French president in speech covering defence and negative effects of Brexit. Emmanuel Macron has criticised migration policies that involve sending people to African countries as “a betrayal of our ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Arizona state House passes bill to repeal 1864 abortion ban after several failed attempts
Arizona lawmakers will again attempt to repeal a near-total ban on abortion from 1864 that was upheld by the state Supreme Court earlier this month.NBC News - Politics - Abortion -
Premier League: Everton beat Liverpool to dent Reds' title hopes
Follow 5 Live coverage & live text commentary as Everton host Liverpool, plus three more fixtures in the Premier League.BBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
Barbados leader halts £3m payout to UK MP for Drax Hall plantation
Government U-turn as PM Mia Mottley acknowledges anger from reparations movement over plan to buy Barbados land from Dorset MP Richard Drax. The prime minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, has halted plans for a multi-million-pound payout to the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Travel by Bike, Bring Your Own Cup: China Imposes a Frugal Life on Public Servants
Local Chinese leaders have been adjusting thermostats and using cheaper paper to heed calls from Beijing to save money.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Al Unser Jr. recalls his 1995 disqualification, putting the Josef Newgarden IndyCar penalty in perspective
The last time a race winner was disqualified was Al Unser, Jr. at Portland in 1995, but later got the win restored on appealYahoo Sports - Sports -
Migrants undeterred by deaths to continue Channel crossing attempts
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WATCH: Tourists flock to see Death Valley in bloom
Gorgeous fields of wildflowers are taking over California with bright yellow daisies even popping up in Death Valley, the driest and hottest place in America.ABC News - Top stories -
Iran sentences dissident rapper to death for backing protests
Rapper Toomaj Salehi has been jailed for more than a year and a half for his support of protests after Mahsa Amini's death.CBS News - World - Iran -
Iran Sentences Prominent Rapper to Death, Lawyer Says
The rapper, Toomaj Salehi, was initially arrested after releasing music in support of the 2022 protests over the death of a young woman in police custody.The New York Times - World - Iran -
‘I’ll stay an MP for as long as I can’: Diane Abbott’s tumultuous political journey
Britain’s first black female MP faced hostility from the media and political establishment from the start. Nearly 40 years on, she is still not giving up. Six weeks ago, the Conservatives’ biggest donor, Frank Hester, was revealed by the Guardian ...The Guardian - World -
MPs call for clarity over post-Brexit border checks on EU plant and food products
Sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) checks were due to start next week but committee raises concerns over delays to plan. UK politics – latest updatesMPs have cast doubt over the UK government’s readiness for post-Brexit border control checks, which ...The Guardian - World -
MPs demand clarity on post-Brexit border checks on food imports from EU
High error rates risk automatically sending thousands of trucks for physical inspection, officials warnFinancial Times - World -
Black lawmakers mourn the death of New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr.
Following the news Wednesday of the passing of Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-N.J.), Black lawmakers shared memories and statements of support for the late lawmaker's family. In a statement, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) highlighted the work ...The Hill - Politics -
Man arrested in connection to death of trans woman outside Miami City Ballet
Miami Beach Police have arrested a man in connection to the death of a transgender woman whose body was discovered near the Miami City Ballet.NBC News - Top stories -
Mystery Death of Texan Who Fought for MoscowSparks Outrage in Russia
Russell Bentley, a fixture of Russian propaganda who moved to Russian-occupied Ukraine in 2014, was found dead after being held by Russian soldiers.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
One more arrest over Channel small boat deaths
The UK's National Crime Agency says it has arrested an 18-year-old Sudanese citizen on Wednesday.BBC News - Top stories -
Johnson defends Israel when asked about children's deaths
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday doubled down on his support for Israel, pinning the blame on militant group Hamas for deaths of children in Gaza. "There have been civilians murdered, but that is not the fault of Israel, it's the ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Iran sentences rapper Toomaj Salehi to death over 2022-23 unrest
An Iranian revolutionary court has sentenced one of the Islamic Republic's best known rappers, Toomaj Salehi, to death for charges linked to Iran’s 2022-23 unrest, according to his lawyer and state media.NBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Newsom introduces bill to support Arizona abortion access
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced a new bill in the state Legislature on Wednesday that would allow Arizona abortion providers to be quickly approved for work in California, in response to Arizona implementing one of the country’s ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Colorado Bill Aims to Protect Consumer Brain Data
In a first, a Colorado law extends privacy rights to the neural data increasingly coveted by technology companies.The New York Times - Science -
Ashley Judd, Aloe Blacc open up about deaths of Naomi Judd, Avicii in White House visit
Ashley Judd and Aloe Blacc promote a White House suicide prevention strategy, speaking candidly about the deaths of musicians Naomi Judd and Avicii.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Japan's SLIM moon lander defies death to survive 3rd frigid lunar night (image)
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Lawyer says Iran rapper famous for songs after 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini sentenced to death
A rapper in Iran who came to fame over his lyrics about the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini and criticizing the Islamic Republic has been reportedly sentenced to deathABC News - World - Iran -
Lawyer says Iran rapper famous for songs after Mahsa Amini killing sentenced to death
A rapper in Iran who came to fame over his lyrics about the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini and criticizing the Islamic Republic has been reportedly sentenced to deathABC News - Entertainment - Iran -
I’m asking BP to take its share of responsibility for my son’s death, and will take it to UK court if I have to | Hussein Julood
Ali died of cancer last year. He was 21, and had to live in the choking smoke of the Rumaila oilfield. A year has passed since my beautiful boy Ali Julood died. Not a day goes by when I do not think of him smiling and playing football with his ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Biden Signed a Bill That Could Ban TikTok. Here’s What Happens Next.
President Biden has signed the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it. Now the law faces court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
House approves bill to divest TikTok, freeze Russian assets
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Biden signs foreign aid bill, clearing the way for new weapons for Ukraine
"It's a good day for America, it's a good day for Europe and it's a good day for world peace," Mr. Biden said in remarks from the White House.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden Signs TikTok Ban Bill Into Law. Here’s What Happens Next.
President Biden has signed the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it. Now the law faces court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.The New York Times - Tech - Joe Biden -
Pentagon rushes $1bn in weapons to Kyiv after Biden signs aid bill
US president says ‘we need to move fast’ as Ukrainian troops falter on front linesFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden