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Drought That Snarled Panama Canal Was Linked to El Niño, Study Finds
The low water levels that choked cargo traffic were more closely tied to the natural climate cycle than to human-caused warming, a team of scientists has concluded.The New York Times - Top stories -
US asylum app strands migrants and aids organised crime, rights group says
CBP One app offers far too few appointments, meaning asylum seekers must wait or pay human trafficking groups, report reveals. A US government smartphone app that tightly limits asylum appointments at the US-Mexico border is stranding vulnerable ...The Guardian - World -
White House holds press briefing: Watch live
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is slated to hold the daily press briefing Wednesday afternoon under the shadow of college protests across the nation over the ongoing war in Gaza. It comes as President Biden has continually come ...The Hill - Politics -
EU investigates ‘greenwashing’ at 20 airlines
Environmental claims come under scrutiny, including the benefits of offsetting emissions from flyingFinancial Times - Business - European Union -
Ukraine war briefing: US hits China with sanctions over war supplies to Russia
Nearly 300 entities targeted in US sanctions to ‘further disrupt and degrade Russia’s war efforts’; Russians using banned chemical weapons on battlefield, says state department. What we know on day 799. See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Meta Faces EU Investigation Over Election Disinformation
The inquiry is intended to pressure the tech giant to more aggressively police Facebook and Instagram ahead of the European Union’s closely watched elections in June.The New York Times - Business - European Union -
Jon Rahm looks to end his drought, Tiger's future plans and more to watch
Though the LPGA Tour is taking a week off and we still have two weeks until the PGA Championship, there's still plenty going on in the golf world.ESPN - Sports -
N.Y. Criminal Justice Group Presses Hochul for More Scrutiny of Judges
The group, which led the fight against Gov. Kathy Hochul’s nominee to lead the state’s top court, argues that judges are routinely reappointed to the bench without sufficient evaluation.The New York Times - Top stories -
Blue-green algae get a bad press – but we owe a debt of gratitude
While some cyanobacteria are among the deadliest organisms in the world, others help us flourish. Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, come in many forms and have generally got a bad press, mainly because five of the 2,000 identified species can ...The Guardian - World -
Transcript: Fed Chief Jerome Powell's Postmeeting Press Conference
The Fed chair discussed the central bank’s decision to hold interest rates steady as inflation remains stubbornly high, during a press conference Wednesday after the Fed’s latest policy meeting.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
CNN host presses NYC mayor on claims of 'outside agitators' at student protests
CNN anchor Erin Burnett pressed New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) on his claims of "outside agitators" at the recent pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. “Do you have any ability at this point to tell us how many of those were ...The Hill - Politics -
How Gavin Newsom's Governance Boosts Trump
He is a well-spoken surrogate for Joe Biden on TV, but voters can see he’s misruled California.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Amazon sales soar with boost from artificial intelligence and advertising
Revenue at Amazon Web Services increases to $25bn as retail giant releases earnings report surpassing Wall Street expectations. Amazon profits soared once again in the first quarter of 2024, the company announced on Tuesday – the latest in a ...The Guardian - World -
Poland probes state oil group’s Swiss subsidiary for alleged Hizbollah links
Orlen Trading Switzerland investigated for losses on trades and potential connections to Iran-backed groupFinancial Times - World -
Europe Takes Radical Steps to Boost Production
EU official Thierry Breton wants state spending to support domestic manufacturing to compete with China and the U.S.—a reversal of longtime policy to clamp down on national subsidies.The Wall Street Journal - World - Europe -
The Ugly State of Shoe Collaborations
Blingy Crocs, punk Uggs and spangled sneakers, oh my.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
EU marks 20th anniversary of eastern expansion as Ukraine war rages
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Czech President Pavel calls EU enlargement a 'geostrategic necessity'
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Italy to present hiring incentives, cash giveaway before EU vote
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Meta Faces EU Probe Over Disinformation Ahead of Elections
The European Union is investigating whether Meta Platforms shirked responsibility in tackling disinformation and misleading advertising in breach of its sweeping digital-competition law ahead of EU elections in June.The Wall Street Journal - Business - European Union -
France's far right shows off star turn for EU elections
Fabrice Leggeri is not without controversy, having resigned as head of the EU's border agency in 2022.BBC News - Top stories - European Union -
Georgia condemned for crackdown on protesters opposing ‘foreign agents’ bill
EU leads calls for halt to escalating violence after police use water cannon, teargas and stun grenades against demonstrators. Western politicians and diplomats have called for a halt to spiralling violence in Georgia after security forces used ...The Guardian - World -
Georgia cracks down on pro-EU protesters in Russia pivot
Clashes come after rare appearance by ruling party founder Bidzina Ivanishvili criticising the westFinancial Times - World - Russia -
Georgia cracks down on pro-EU protesters in Russia pivot
Clashes come after rare appearance by ruling party founder Bidzina Ivanishvili criticising the westFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
Middle East Crisis: Hamas Resists Israel’s Latest Cease-Fire Offer
The U.S. secretary of state is on a tour of the Middle East to press for a cease-fire deal, but a Hamas spokesman said the group could not accept the latest Israeli proposal without changes.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Top New York prosecutor says 280 people arrested at campus protests; independent review into UCLA violence – live
Alvin Bragg does not confirm reports of “outside agitators” infiltrating student-led protests; University of California orders review of lack of policing. Full report: crackdowns intensify on US campus protestsColumbia faculty ‘horrified’ by mass ...The Guardian - World - New York -
Blinken presses Hamas to seal cease-fire with Israel, says 'the time is now' for a deal
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with Israeli leaders in his push for a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas to impress on them that “the time is now" for an agreement that would free hostages and bring a pause in the nearly ...ABC News - World - Israel -
AMD boosts its outlook for AI revenue, but stock still falls
AMD lifted its outlook for its MI300 AI accelerator product, which is now expected to drive upwards of $4 billion in revenue this year.MarketWatch - Business -
Investment arm of UK international development plans to boost Africa spending
Nick O’Donohoe says British International Investment ‘needs to be stepping forward’ as it eyes renewable energy sectorFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Greece boosts special firefighting units to cope with its growing heat risk
Under pressure to cope with the impact of rising temperatures, Greece's emergency response planners are shifting tactics this summerABC News - World -
Investment arm of UK international development plans to boost Africa spending
Nick O’Donohoe says British International Investment ‘needs to be stepping forward’ as it eyes renewable energy sectorFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Aston Martin Outlook on Track, New Cars to Boost Growth
Aston Martin losses grew in the first quarter on lower revenue, but said it expected the launch of four new models this year would drive growth in the second half.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Surge in maritime violence boosts demand for private security forces
Shipowners pay for advice and armed guards as navies unable to fully protect vessels from pirates and Houthi attacksFinancial Times - Business -
Aston Martin Outlook on Track, New Cars to Boost Growth
Aston Martin losses grew in the first quarter on lower revenue, but said it expected the launch of four new models this year would drive growth in the second half.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Trade unions warn Labour to honour pledges to boost UK workers’ rights
Promise of hostile reaction to any dilution of ‘New Deal’ as party prepares to water down proposed reformsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
First-Quarter Exits Boost Carlyle Distributable Earnings, But Revenue Falls
The firm saw one of its flagship funds become ineligible, at least temporarily, for carried interest.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Where Is Abortion Legal in the U.S.? A State-by-State Guide to Abortion Access
Abortion access in the U.S. has changed considerably since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Track where abortion is now legal, banned or under threat.The Wall Street Journal - World - Abortion -
Penn State Scandal Fast Facts
Read CNN's Fast Facts about the Penn State scandal.CNN - Top stories -
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 -
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