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Is violently terrorising a community ‘terrorism’? It’s an uncomfortable debate to have | Karen Middleton
In the aftermath of the Bondi Junction and Wakeley stabbings, targeting one group constituted terrorism while targeting another did not. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAs the nation reels from two terrible ...The Guardian - World -
We’re paying off medical debt wrong
We must rein in high prices and improve insurance coverage and hospital financial assistance so we can stamp out medical debt at the source.The Hill - Politics -
Opera gets slapped with the 'elitist' label. L.A. proves just how wrong that is
With Verdi's 'La Traviata' and Huang Ruo's 'Book of Mountains and Seas' as well as other projects, L.A. Opera is attempting to cover all operatic bases. Can opera thrive here?Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
‘Civil War’ has a stark warning for Washington
In the 2014 film “Ex Machina,” director Alex Garland offered a chilling forecast of a future dominated by unchecked artificial intelligence. The groundbreaking sci-fi thriller prompted us to consider what happens when such technology is developed ...The Hill - Politics -
Two planes nearly collided at Washington's Reagan National Airport
A JetBlue flight from Washington to Boston began to take off at the same time a Southwest jet was crossing the same runway. Both planes stopped moments before a potential collision.CBS News - Top stories -
JetBlue and Southwest planes nearly collide on Washington, D.C., airport runway
A JetBlue flight nearly collided with a Southwest Airlines plane at Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport on Thursday, the latest close call to unfold at a U.S. airport.NBC News - Top stories -
Ex-USC coach Tony Bland reportedly returns to college basketball with Washington after bribery conviction
Bland pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery in 2019.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Lululemon to shutter Washington distribution center, lay off 128 employees after tripling warehouse footprint
Lululemon is shutting down its Washington distribution center and laying off 128 employees after it opened a massive new warehouse outside of Los Angeles.CNBC - Business -
Aubrey Kingsbury credits Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang's 'leadership' and 'vision' for team's success
The Spirit host NJ/NY Gotham on Saturday on CBS in an NWSL showdownCBS Sports - Sports -
Washington Mystics announce June game vs. Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever moved to Capital One Arena
The venue will provide a bigger capacity than their current 4,200-seat home.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
A man set himself on fire outside of courthouse where Trump is on trial, witness says
Prosecutors could outline questions for former president as jury selection nears end in hush money caseNBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Daniel C. Dennett, Widely Read and Fiercely Debated Philosopher, Dies at 82
Espousing his ideas in best sellers, he insisted that religion was an illusion, free will was a fantasy and evolution could only be explained by natural selection.The New York Times - Top stories -
Apple’s removal of WhatsApp in China reopens debate over user freedom
The removal of WhatsApp and Threads from Apple's China App Store puts this revenue stream at risk, as it may signal further restrictions on Meta's ability to capture advertising dollars from Chinese companies looking to expand globally.VentureBeat - Tech - China -
Fed's Global Detractors Grumble as Central Bankers Debate Rate Cuts
Fed president say arate cutmight happen this September, or maybe not. At the IMF meeting, other finance chiefs tryto keep up with the shifting sands of U.S. monetary policy.Inc. - Business - Federal Reserve -
House opens debate on foreign aid as Dems save Johnson
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Debate over tight end value hovers over Brock Bowers' draft prospects
Evaluating Brock Bowers the player is a fairly straightforward assignmentABC News - Sports -
In Ukraine, I Don’t Have the Privilege of Looking Away
An artist in Ukraine considers “The Zone of Interest” and what happens when the horrors on the other side of the wall are too close to home to ignore.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Why have Israel and Iran attacked each other?
The long-running shadow war between the two countries has come into the open.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
How to stop Bellingham? 'You have almost no chance'
Jude Bellingham's rivals lift the lid on the Bernabeu's new icon.ESPN - Sports -
Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones
The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more.BBC News - Top stories -
What Do Katy Perry and Billie Jean King Have in Common?
The winning personal quality shared by all 250 women on Inc.'s 2024 Female Founder's listInc. - Business -
Success of Fallout proves video game adaptations have gone mainstream
As the show becomes a global hit and is renewed for a second season, experts say game adaptations are the new superhero movies. In the first few days of its release, Fallout – the Prime Video adaptation of the post-apocalyptic video game franchise ...The Guardian - World -
The Marriage-Equality Fight Couldn't Have Been Won Without Conservatives
By framing the political argument and lobbying key legislators, the Log Cabin Republicans and other GOP activists helped make same-sex marriage a reality.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Drones Believed to Have Been Used in Iran Attack Are a Common Israeli Weapon
Iranian officials said that an attack Friday used small drones possibly launched from inside Iran, and that radar systems had not detected unidentified aircraft entering Iranian airspace.The New York Times - World - Israel -
FBI chief says Chinese hackers have infiltrated critical US infrastructure
Volt Typhoon hacking campaign is waiting ‘for just the right moment to deal a devastating blow’, says Christopher Wray. Chinese government-linked hackers have burrowed into US critical infrastructure and are waiting “for just the right moment to ...The Guardian - World -
Manchester City face Chelsea with no time to dwell on Madrid heartache
Treble winners turn their focus to becoming the first English men’s club to claim a double-double in FA Cup semi-final . Chelsea beware: at 5.15pm on Saturday Pep Guardiola expects Manchester City to show precisely how little sorrow they feel for ...The Guardian - World - Premier League -
For a Storied N.H.L. Franchise, the Stakes Have Never Been Higher
The Oilers haven’t won a Stanley Cup since 1990. This team, with its future in limbo, could be Edmonton’s best chance.The New York Times - Sports -
Microsoft Games Are Having A Major Moment On The PS5 Best-Seller Charts
Microsoft courted controversy earlier this year when it announced it would start bringing formerly Xbox console-exclusive titles to PlayStation, but if the current PSN charts are anything to go by, the strategy seems to be working.A look at the ...GameSpot - Tech - Microsoft -
Big banks have been a bright spot in tough week for markets
Major banks sailed through commercial real-estate updates in earnings and tapped the corporate bond market — with regional banks now on deck.MarketWatch - Business -
Harvard’s Taylor Swift Scholars Have Thoughts on ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
The students taking Harvard University’s class on the singer are studying up. Their final papers are due at the end of the month.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Inflation, Interest Rates and Oil Prices Have Jolted the Markets
Euphoria has been replaced by a much more somber mood, changing the value calculations in a host of markets, our columnist says.The New York Times - Business -
The NBA's newest stars have an opportunity in these playoffs: Who's ready to take the torch?
Anthony Edwards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the next generation of NBA superstars have a big challenge ahead on the league's biggest stage.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
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