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UN picks Saudi Arabia to lead women’s rights forum despite ‘abysmal’ record
Kingdom chosen to chair Commission on Status of Women after unopposed bid, to dismay of human rights groups. Saudi Arabia has been chosen as the chair of the UN commission that is supposed to promote gender equality and empower women around the ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
Johnson spurs fresh conservative fury with new spending deal
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Russia understands power, not peace
History has shown that the Russian Federation violates every ceasefire it enters, and submits only to brute force.The Hill - Politics - Russia -
Israel accuses US of hurting hostage talks
Netanyahu administration hits out at Washington for refusing to veto UN ceasefire resolution on GazaFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Iran’s currency hits a record low
Iran’s currency fell to 613,500 to the dollar as it celebrates Persian New Year.ABC News - World - Iran -
To Thwart Iran, Fight a War of Attrition
Israel and the U.S. should focus their strengths on Tehran’s weaknesses by jeopardizing its proxies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
US Yemen policy opens the way for humanitarian NGOs to fund terrorists
Governments that want to responsibly deliver humanitarian aid in conflict zones must learn lessons from Yemen and Gaza.The Hill - Politics -
Dragon Ball theme park to be built in Saudi Arabia
The announcement was met with mixed reactions from fans of the famed anime.BBC News - Top stories -
Chimaev-Whittaker tops UFC's first Saudi event
Khamzat Chimaev and Robert Whittaker will headline the UFC's first card in Saudi Arabia on June 22.ESPN - Sports -
Why the ‘Magnificent Seven’ and other momentum stocks may be hitting a wall
Riding a wave is exciting as long as it lasts — but watch out when it crashes.MarketWatch - Business -
China Critic's Exit From Congress Threatens Anti-Beijing Momentum
Mike Gallagher, who championed the bill that could lead to a TikTok ban, made companies tremble over their links to China.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Perimenopause has brought chaos to my life – but also peace
Trying to learn about menopause has been disorienting, but Angela Garbes has also experienced ‘a softening, an openness’. In my 20s and 30s, I went hard, driven by a desire to live life fully. I wanted to stay up all night having heated ...The Guardian - World -
Storing Renewable Energy, One Balloon at a Time
To decarbonize the electrical grid, companies are finding creative ways to store energy during periods of low demand.The New York Times - Tech -
“The White Feather” Looks at the Birth and Death of Ballet in Iran
A new work, “The White Feather” is inspired by the history of the Iranian National Ballet, which went dark during the Islamic Revolution and was never revived.The New York Times - Top stories - Iran -
Record growth in renewables, with a long way to go
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Record growth in renewables, with a long way to go World nations achieved record renewable energy deployment in 2023, with the sector ...The Hill - Politics -
An al-Qaida attack in Yemen kills 5 troops loyal to a secessionist group, officials say
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At CERAWeek, Saudi Aramco C.E.O. Says Energy Transition ‘Visibly Failing’
The comments by a Saudi executive raised questions regarding whose predictions about the future of oil and gas are more likely to be true.The New York Times - Science -
Saudi Arabia Plans $40 Billion Push Into Artificial Intelligence
The Middle Eastern country is creating a gigantic fund to invest in A.I. technology, potentially becoming the largest player in the hot market.The New York Times - Tech -
Kaine: Russia, Iran wouldn't tell US if they knew of impending terrorist attack
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said Sunday that the difference between democratic and authoritarian regimes is that Russia and Iran would not tell the United States if there was going to be a terrorist attack in the U.S. Host Shannon Bream asked Kaine on ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
Here are the big hurdles to the global push to build up renewable energy
The world’s governments have agreed they want to triple renewable energy by 2030, a goal laid out at the U.N. climate summit in DecemberABC News - Top stories -
Americans pay a steep economic price for Washington’s failure to confront Russia and Iran
Long-term consequences from short-sighted policies in Europe, the Middle East and China.MarketWatch - Business - Iran -
West Virginia governor vetoes bill expanding renewable energy to protect coal
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) on Tuesday vetoed a measure that would raise the allowable size for a solar plant operated by state utilities, citing concerns about its effects on the coal industry. The measure, HB5528, would have expanded the ...The Hill - Politics -
Following Measles Outbreaks, Officials Grow Wary of Renewed Threat
Cases this year have already topped the total in 2023. Unvaccinated travelers account for most infections.The New York Times - Health -
Europe’s longest hyperloop test track revives futuristic tube transport hype
Operators hope newly opened Dutch track will help prove feasibility of high-speed shuttle system. The longest hyperloop test track in Europe has opened, raising faint hopes once more that the maglev meets vacuum tube transport technology could be ...The Guardian - World -
Last coal plants in New England to close; renewables take their place
The last coal producers in New England will shutter their doors permanently under an agreement reached with environmental groups and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday. Two plants in New Hampshire, Schiller and Merrimack, will ...The Hill - Politics -
Momentum stocks are outperforming S&P 500 by widest margin since 2008. Investors should be concerned.
Momentum stocks are coming off their best stretch of outperformance in years — since just before the financial crisis, in fact. That’s making some investors nervous.MarketWatch - Business -
Ten years to go: key questions facing Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup
Fifa and the presumptive hosts face significant challenges over human rights, worker protections and the scale of construction. Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. We know this, despite the fact that Fifa’s bidding process does not finish ...The Guardian - World - World Cup -
A 'Dragon Ball' theme park is Saudi Arabia's latest attempt to become the world's playground. Some fans aren't happy.
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UFC Saudi Arabia fight card: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker set as main event for debut in country
UFC announced four more fights for the event set to take place in JuneCBS Sports - Sports - UFC -
How do I renew my UK passport and what is the 10-year rule?
UK travellers have been turned away at airports because their passports are not valid for EU travel.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Suns: Loss to Wemby-less Spurs 'unacceptable'
The Suns suffered an "unacceptable" loss to the Spurs sans rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama on Monday night, coach Frank Vogel said.ESPN - Sports -
China’s Plan to Spur Growth: A New Slogan for Building Factories
As China’s leaders promote their strategy, other countries worry about manufacturing overcapacity and plans for more exports.The New York Times - Business - China -
WSL: Arsenal come from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-1 - reaction
Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentary from Sunday's five Women's Super League games.BBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
Workplace neurodiversity claims spur companies to seek legal help
Employers find staff often cite conditions such as autism and ADHD during performance management reviewsFinancial Times - Business -
Forecasts for German economy see stagnation, or recession, in 2024
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Seeing a Doctor Doesn't Have to Be So Frustrating
You struggle to make an appointment. You sit and sit in the waiting room. You get barely any face time with the doctor. Why is it so difficult?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bad Boys 4 Trailer Sees The Duo On The Lam
The setup for Bad Boys: Ride or Die is that Marcus and Mike are... well, set up. The new trailer for the fourth installment in the action series--starring Martin Lawrence and Will Smith--shows the pair getting framed after an intense plane ...GameSpot - Tech -
Half of women in music experience discrimination, survey finds
Misogyny and harassment are still major problems for female musicians in the UK, a new report finds.BBC News - Top stories -
UN chief calls for slavery reparations
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for slavery reparations over the transatlantic slave trade, which deprived enslaved people of “education, healthcare, opportunity and prosperity.” “We call for reparatory justice ...The Hill - Politics - United Nations -
UN chief calls for slavery reparations
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