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DfE says 85,000 more free childcare places needed
The Department for Education estimates about 40,000 staff are also needed in England by September 2025.BBC News - Top stories -
Ukraine war briefing: Donald Trump says survival of Ukraine important to the US
Former president’s comments are being described as a shift in tone days before Republicans vote on a multibillion-dollar aid package. What we know on day 786. See all our Ukraine war coverageDonald Trump has said the survival of Ukraine is ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
The U.S. ambassador to Russia visited Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter being held in Moscow, as negotiations continue behind closed doors to secure his release.
The U.S. ambassador to Russia visited Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter being held in Moscow, as negotiations continue behind closed doors to secure his release.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
House passes more measures countering Iran following attack on Israel
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US interest rate setter says 'no hurry' to cut
A key member of the US central bank, Raphael Bostic, tells the BBC rates might only ease "at the end of 2024".BBC News - Top stories -
Burns says that without aid, Ukraine "could lose on the battlefield"
His comments come as a deadlocked Congress continues to stall on Ukraine aid.CBS News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Chinese hackers preparing to attack critical US infrastructure: FBI
Hackers linked to the Chinese government are waiting for the right moment to “deal a devastating blow” to U.S. critical infrastructure, FBI Director Christopher Wray said Thursday. The Chinese hacking group known as Volt Typhoon has gained access ...The Hill - Politics - China -
Top Cuban official says country open to more U.S. deportations
Cuba's deputy foreign minister tells CBS News that his country is willing to accommodate more than one deportation flight per month.CBS News - Politics - US Open -
Israeli missile has struck Iran, US officials say
Two US officials confirm strike to BBC's US partner CBS News as explosions reported near Isfahan.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
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The four most divisive words you can hear on a planeThe Wall Street Journal - World -
A congressional investigation found that Wall Street used billions of dollars of U.S. retirement savings and other investments to buy shares in index funds that included more than five dozen blacklisted Chinese companies.
A congressional investigation found that Wall Street used billions of dollars of U.S. retirement savings and other investments to buy shares in index funds that included more than five dozen blacklisted Chinese companies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘We Are So Back’ Is an Internet Meme for Our Time
The phrase has become ubiquitous online as a way to celebrate life’s small pleasures — at least until “it’s so over.”The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Kerr humbly admits he needs to rediscover his A-game next season
Steve Kerr is the first to admit that he needs to do a better job of implementing and teaching his complex Warriors system.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
How Johnson and Biden locked arms on Ukraine
The planned vote on a foreign aid package is validation of a White House strategy to court the speaker behind the scenes while letting him find his own path.Politico - Politics - Joe Biden -
How Johnson and Biden locked arms on Ukraine
The planned vote on a foreign aid package is validation of a White House strategy to court the speaker behind the scenes while letting him find his own path.Politico - Politics - Joe Biden -
CIA director: Iranian attack on Israel was a 'spectacular failure'
CIA Director William Burns says Iran’s attack on Israel “turned out to be a spectacular failure” and that the U.S. hopes tensions in the region will ease.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
S&P Cuts Israel's Credit Ratings on Geopolitical Concerns
S&P Global Ratings lowered its long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Israel to A-plus from AA-minus, citing geopolitical risks.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
S&P Cuts Israel Rating on Heightened Geopolitical Risk
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Google streamlines structure to speed up AI efforts
Teams tackling artificial intelligence models unified under leadership of DeepMind founder Demis HassabisFinancial Times - Business - Google -
Heading into his fifth start for the Dodgers, what have we learned about Yoshinobu Yamamoto?
Yamamoto's reliance on his curveball and splitter through his first four outings makes his arsenal one of the most unique in MLB.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Mike Johnson seeks support for Ukraine bill while quelling Republican revolt
Embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to stop a revolt among his fellow Republicans while winning support for his plan to provide military funding to Ukraine ahead of a possible vote Saturday. The chair of the Senate Commerce Committee ...CBS News - Top stories - Ukraine -
These are the 14 lawmakers who voted against condemning Iran's attack on Israel
An overwhelming majority of the House voted Thursday on a resolution to condemn Iran’s recent attack on Israel. However, 14 members voted against the resolution: 13 Democrats and one Republican. The group of Democrats includes "squad" members ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
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 -
House passes host of bills targeting Iran after attack on Israel
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Columbia University calls in police to break up pro-Palestinian protest
Clampdown on ‘disruptive’ demonstrations leads to more than 100 arrests as US campus tensions intensifyFinancial Times - World -
'I was told, frankly, to shut up,' Boeing whistleblower tells Senate
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Prince Harry confirms he is now a US resident
Paperwork filed shows the royal has informed British authorities that he has moved and is now ‘usually resident’ in the United States. Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has formally confirmed he is now a US resident.. The acknowledgment is said to ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Should You Use an Anti-Wrinkle Straw?
Another solution to a problem we didn’t know we had.The New York Times - Tech -
More Than 100 Columbia University Students Arrested as Protests Intensify
The university called in the police to empty an encampment of demonstrators. But students have vowed to stay, no matter the consequences.The New York Times - Top stories -
Meta Is Already Training a More Powerful Successor to Llama 3
The open source Llama 3 AI model released by Meta today is just the start, according to the company’s chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun. He said a new, much larger version is in the works.Wired - Tech -
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 -
Thursday Briefing
Europe asks Israel for restraint on Iran.The New York Times - World -
U.S. and Allies Penalize Iran for Striking Israel, and Try to Avert War
While imposing sanctions on Iran, U.S. and European governments are urging restraint amid fears of a cycle of escalation as Israel weighs retaliation for an Iranian attack.The New York Times - World - Iran -
The E.U. says it will impose new sanctions on Iran’s drone and missile programs.
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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 -
Jesse Ventura claims he could beat Biden, Trump in hypothetical match-up
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura (I) said he could beat both President Biden and former President Trump in a hypothetical match-up Thursday. “If I had ballot access in all 50 states and I were allowed to debate, I could beat these two major ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Red Sox reportedly calling up Cam Booser, 31-year-old pitcher, for MLB debut
The Boston Red Sox are calling up 31-year-old reliever Cam Booser, who has never pitched in the major leagues and was out of professional baseball for four years.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
A senior Iranian official warned that Iran could work on building nuclear weapons if Israel attacks its nuclear facilities, a new escalation in threats by the two sides.
A senior Iranian official warned that Iran could work on building nuclear weapons if Israel attacks its nuclear facilities, a new escalation in threats by the two sides.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
U.S. stocks ended mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling 0.2% and 0.5%, respectively, and the Dow eking out a gain of less than 0.1%. Treasury yields rose.
U.S. stocks ended mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling 0.2% and 0.5%, respectively, and the Dow eking out a gain of less than 0.1%. Treasury yields rose.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Google is combining its Android software and Pixel hardware divisions to more broadly integrate AI
Google says it will combine the software division responsible for Android mobile software and the Chrome browser with the hardware division known for Pixel smartphones and Fitbit wearablesABC News - Tech - Google