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Inside RFK Jr.'s Chaotic White House Bid
Aides describe a cultlike environment in which dysfunction reigns and top aides are focused on elevating their own profiles.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The EU said it opened a probe into whether Meta Platforms shirked some of its responsibilities under the Digital Services Act.
The EU said it opened a probe into whether Meta Platforms shirked some of its responsibilities under the Digital Services Act.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Middle East crisis live: Rebuilding Gaza will cost $30bn to $40bn, UN says as scale of distruction is ‘huge and unprecedented’
UN agency says reconstruction will require effort on a scale unseen since second world war. The EU has offered Lebanon a financial package of €1bn (£855m / $1.07bn), European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said in Beirut on Thursday.. ...The Guardian - World -
Move Over, Honey. Teddy Is Getting In.
Sharing a bed with a partner sometimes means making way for a beloved stuffed animal or blanket, too.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Get Ready for Monster Hurricanes This Summer
Scientists are forecasting 11 North Atlantic hurricanes this year, five of them being major. Here’s what’s turning the storms into increasingly dangerous behemoths.Wired - Tech -
Mexico is taking Ecuador to the top UN court over its storming of the Mexican Embassy
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The top UN court rejects Nicaragua’s request for judges to order Germany to halt military and other aid to Israel
The top UN court rejects Nicaragua’s request for judges to order Germany to halt military and other aid to IsraelABC News - World - Israel -
Over 7 million people in South Sudan likely to face acute food insecurity between now, July, UN says
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Ecuador defends raid on the Mexican Embassy and tells top UN court it acted to take in a criminal
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EU, UN reschedule launch of anti-human trafficking project in Cambodia after questions about venue
The European Union and United Nations abruptly rescheduled the launch of an anti-human trafficking program this week after being confronted with questions on the choice of venue: a Phnom Penh hotel owned by a Cambodian tycoon who has another ...ABC News - World - United Nations -
Ecuador defends raid on the Mexican Embassy and tells top UN court it acted to take in a criminal
Ecuador is defending its storming of Mexico’s Embassy in Quito last monthABC News - World -
The Latest | Hamas will send a delegation to Cairo to continue cease-fire talks
Hamas said Thursday it will send a delegation to Cairo as soon as possible to continue cease-fire talks, in response to Egypt’s latest proposalABC News - World -
Big oil privately acknowledged efforts to downplay climate crisis, joint committee investigation finds
Internal documents revealed by committee show companies lobbied against climate laws they publicly claimed to support. Big oil has privately acknowledged its efforts to downplay the dangers of burning fossil fuels, US Democrats have found.. Major ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Mexico proudly controls its energy but could find it hard to reach its climate goals
Mexico's taking control of its oil from U.S. and British companies is taught in schools and celebrated every yearABC News - World - Climate -
Appeals court rejects climate change lawsuit by young Oregon activists against US government
A federal appeals court panel on Wednesday rejected a long-running lawsuit brought by young Oregon-based climate activists who argued that the U.S. government’s role in climate change violated their constitutional rightsABC News - Top stories - Climate -
Charlotte police chief on ambush that killed 4 officers
At least four law enforcement officers were killed during an operation in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday. Johnny Jennings, chief of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, joins CBS News to discuss the case.CBS News - Top stories -
Wanted: Megabank Chief Willing to Work for Half Pay
HSBC, one of the world’s largest banks, is looking for a new CEO to run its sprawling operations at a fraction of the pay of a U.S. bank boss.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Red Bull confirm exit of design chief Newey
Red Bull confirm their design chief Adrian Newey will leave the team in 2025.BBC News - Top stories -
Global inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects youFinancial Times - Business -
US includes Chinese groups in sanctions over aid to Russian military
Latest measures come as Washington steps up support for UkraineFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
US cattle prices drop as traders fear bird flu outbreak could knock demand
Agriculture department has banned infected cattle from crossing state bordersFinancial Times - Business -
Peloton chief Barry McCarthy steps down
Exercise-bike maker will cut about 400 jobs as part of a restructuring planFinancial Times - Business -
Florida GOP Rep. Posey abruptly announces retirement
He first won his deep-red seat in 2008.Politico - Politics - Florida -
Muamba, Lockyer and Wyke call for more CPR training
Former Bolton Wanderers footballer Fabrice Muamba, Luton Town's Tom Lockyer and Wigan Athletic's Charlie Wyke share how CPR saved their lives following on-pitch cardiac arrests.BBC News - Top stories -
Trump might block — or allow — marijuana’s reclassification, but it’s a ‘close call’
While President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign is widely expected to get a lift from his administration’s push to reclassify marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, it’s not as obvious where presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump will end up on ...MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
Johnson calls on the president of Columbia University to resign
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Chief Technology and Chief Product Officers Earn More Than CEOs at Early-Stage Startups. Here's Why
When a company is trying to scale, certain skills come at a very high premium.Inc. - Business -
Mets lose to Cubs on controversial call at home plate: What MLB rulebook says as manager decries 'wrong call'
Pete Alonso was thrown out to end the game, but was the plate blocked illegally?CBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
The Everton crisis explained: how did it get to this point?
Owner Farhad Moshiri once said the club were ‘robust’ enough to fund stadium but now they need working capital injections. At Everton’s annual general meeting in January 2019, the owner, Farhad Moshiri, made a dramatic promise.. Speaking about the ...The Guardian - World -
The Roku Home Screen Is Getting Video Ads
Roku CEO Anthony Wood has revealed the company's plans to introduce video ads to the Roku home screen. This move, discussed during Roku's Q1 2024 earnings call last week, aligns with the broader trend in the streaming industry where ads are ...GameSpot - Tech -
Amazon Gets More Fuel for AI Race
Capital spending under CEO Andy Jassy will go up “meaningfully,” but record operating margins driven by retail, cloud and advertising will ease the pain.The Wall Street Journal - World - Amazon -
The Treasurys Market Is Getting Squeezed From All Sides
Inflation and deficits are lifting yields and jarring the stock market.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ten of 11 S&P 500 sectors suffer their worst month in 2024. Here’s what comes next.
U.S. stocks closed out their worst month of 2024, with ten out of the S&P 500 index’s 11 sectors posting their biggest monthly percentage decline this year.MarketWatch - Business -
Home prices soar even higher in February, despite higher mortgage rates, says S&P Case-Shiller
It marked another increase after the prior month's annual gain of 6%, and the fastest rate of price growth since November 2022.CNBC - Business -
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s custom Jordan 1s lead MLB kicks of the week
From Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s custom Jordan 1s to Jon Jay's Jordan 11s, check out the latest kicks of the week in the MLB.ESPN - Sports - MLB -
How Diablo 4's Loot Reborn Update Will Make Its Items, And Players, More Powerful Than Ever
With three seasons under Diablo 4's belt since its launch, it's safe to say a lot has changed for Blizzard's ARPG. But it will be the game's upcoming Season 4 update on May 14, dubbed Loot Reborn, that marks the biggest shift for Diablo 4 yet, ...GameSpot - Tech -
Reasons why the AI stock correction may be overdone
Recent sharp moves highlight the hypersensitivity of the sector to relatively benign cyclical movesFinancial Times - Business -
Europeans have more time, Americans more money. Which is better?
Life expectancy, happiness, sustainability and innovation among factors shaping work attitudesFinancial Times - Business