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Worldwide alert warns of violence against LGBTQ community - While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News. 12H ago

While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Quebec's far-left party risks imploding over one word: pragmatism -- Konrad Yakabuski -- Yesterday

Québec Solidaire risks implosion as its de facto leader Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois preaches pragmatism rather than revolution

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 3 hours ago

Dave Williams has deployed former President Donald Trump's belligerent politics to vault himself from a former state representative to chairman of the Colorado Republican Party.

Dave Williams has deployed former President Donald Trump’s belligerent politics to vault himself from a former state representative to chairman of the Colorado Republican Party.

AP News - Politics - 5 hours ago

Hart injury hangs over Knicks after loss to Pacers

Indiana responded on Friday; does New York have the bodies to do the same Sunday?

CBS News - Sports - 5 hours ago

Hart coach Jim Ozella wins his first CIF title to cap his 25th and final season

Hart defeated Moorpark 7-6 on Friday night in the Division 2 championship game, completing a remarkable playoff run for the Indians.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 5 hours ago

Army presents Purple Heart to Minnesota veteran 73 years after he was wounded in Korean War

After 73 years and a long fight with the U.S. Army, Korean War veteran Earl Meyer, who still has shrapnel in his thigh, finally received his Purple Heart medal during a ceremony at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn.

Stars and Stripes - World - 5 hours ago

Fierce fighting in northern Gaza as aid starts to roll off US-built pier

CAIRO/GAZA STRIP: Israeli forces battled Hamas fighters in the narrow alleyways of Jabalia in northern Gaza on Friday (May 17) in some of the fiercest engagements since they returned to the area a week ago, while in th

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Israel-Hamas war: Fierce fighting in northern Gaza as aid starts to roll off US-built pier

Trucks begin moving humanitarian assistance ashore from temporary floating pier built off coast, says US

Irish Times - World - 15 hours ago

Three Palestinians killed, many injured in new Israeli bombardment on parts of Gaza Strip

Gaza: At least three Palestinians were killed , and others were injured, in a new bombing launched by the Israeli occupation forces, on Friday, on the...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

REVIEW -- I Saw the TV Glow's director might be a genius. That doesn't mean the movie is -- Jackson Weaver -- News -- - -- Entertainment

I Saw the TV Glow is beautiful and deliberately crafted by its director Jane Schoenbrun. But depending on who's watching, the mystery at its heart is either too obvious, or too inscrutable to justify more than 30 minutes.

CBC News - Entertainment - 15 hours ago

AI infrastructure startup CoreWeave raises $7.5 billion in debt deal led by Blackstone

CoreWeave's $7.5 billion debt financing follows a $1.1 billion funding round the startup announced two weeks ago.

CNBC - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Larry Hogan and the Lost Tradition of Pro-Choice Republicans -- Like Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, Larry Hogan is sort of committed to abortion rights, but is chained to the party of forced-birth lawmaking.

Like Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, Larry Hogan is sort of committed to abortion rights, but is chained to the party of forced-birth lawmaking.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Putin and Xi no longer have a partnership of equals -- Vladimir Putin's visit to China was a show of strength, but in reality he needs Beijing's support for his war in Ukraine. -- BBC InDepth

Vladimir Putin’s visit to China was a show of strength, but in reality he needs Beijing's support for his war in Ukraine.

BBC News - World - 18 hours ago

What to know about South Africa's election that could see ruling party of 30 years deposed

South Africa’s African National Congress party has been in power since the end of apartheid 30 years ago, but polls predict the party will receive less than 50% of the national vote.

Fox News - World - 18 hours ago

Shaikin: Reds' Alon Leichman coaches with a heavy heart thinking of Israeli hostages

Cincinnati Reds assistant pitching coach Alon Leichman, who was born and raised in Israel, hopes for peace in the Israel-Hamas war.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 21 hours ago

Brianne Dressen, a participant in the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial, says the drug company needs to be "held accountable"

Brianne Dressen shared with Fox News Digital why she decided to file a lawsuit against AstraZeneca after taking part in their COVID-19 vaccine trial.

Fox News - Health - 22 hours ago

Putin says capturing Ukraine's Kharkiv is not part of Russia's current plan; power outages in Crimea

Russian forces on Friday continued to attack Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv, according to its regional governor.

CNBC - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Cannes is looking pretty Canadian this year with David Cronenberg, Guy Maddin features -- Jackson Weaver -- News -- - -- Entertainment -- |

Cannes is looking particularly Canadian this year. In the country's largest showing since 2012 — which saw three Canadian features and a short film in the official selection — this year’s festival is largely bolstered by productions and artists from the Great White North.

CBC News - Entertainment - 23 hours ago

How I upgraded my water heater and discovered how bad smart home security can be

Could you really control someone's hot water with just an email address?

Ars Technica - Technology - 1 day ago

The rise and fall of Canada's 'Crypto King' -- He flaunted his lavish lifestyle, buying his parents a Bentley, until it all fell apart with his kidnapping and arrest. -- US & Canada

He flaunted his lavish lifestyle, buying his parents a Bentley, until it all fell apart with his kidnapping and arrest.

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Pretty penny lane: McCartney becomes first UK billionaire musician

Also making the Sunday Times Rich List is Harry Potter author JK Rowling, who has an estimated wealth of £945million

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 1 day ago

What did Queen Camilla say about the new King Charles III portrait? Take our arts and culture quiz

Take our quiz to see how well you remember this week’s arts and culture stories

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 1 day ago

QC takes part in 'World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum'

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Chamber (QC) recently participated in the activities of the 5th World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum (WEIF) held in Manama on M...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 1 day ago

U.S. military says trucks have started bringing aid into Gaza over American-constructed pier

Trucks began moving Friday into the Palestinian enclave, where Israel’s assault has shut off a number of crossings that are crucial for supplies of food, fuel and other aid.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Shane Lowry recovers from poor start to stay in touch at US PGA Championship

Scheffler holed out for an eagle on his opening hole as he shot a 67, five shots behind Schauffele

Irish Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Online luxury platform Jente partners with Valex for secure deliveries

Jente, a Seoul-based online luxury shopping platform, has teamed up with Valex Expert Cargo to ensure safer luxury goods delivery for customers, the two firms said Friday.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

China pledges to buy apartments and finish stalled housing projects

BEIJING: China on Friday (May 17) announced plans for local governments to buy "some" apartments and pledged forceful efforts to deliver unfinished homes, as part of a new round of measures to stabilise the crisis-hit property sector. Earlier in the day, fresh data showing the

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Was this the week the election campaign really started?

After the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer set out what Labour would do if it wins the election, Beth Rigby, Jess Phillips and Ruth Davidson discuss the six key policies that have been unveiled.

Sky News - Politics - 1 day ago

GREG GUTFELD: Don't expect a 'fair fight' in Trump-Biden debates, it's 'not part of the Democrat playbook'

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld argues there are "other tricks in the works" to explain President Biden's plans to debate former President Trump on "Gutfeld!"

Fox News - Opinion - 1 day ago

Elle King sobbed after drunken Dolly Parton birthday tribute performance, admits 'I was mortified'

Elle King spoke out for the first time about her drunken performance at Dolly Parton's 78th birthday tribute at the Grand Ole Opry in January,

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Tips to make a house or apartment safe and accessible for older adults living at home

With a majority of Americans preferring to live in their own homes as long as possible, experts stress the importance of modifications to keep dwellings safe and accessible.

AP News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping pledge 'new era' for Russia-China partnership and condemn 'threat' of 'aggressive' US

China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin yestrerday pledged a “new era” of partnership between the two most powerful rivals of the United States, whi...

Independent.ie - World - 1 day ago

Kentucky Town Music & Arts Festival hits MOA Grounds

KFC is set to host the Kentucky Town Music & Arts Festival tomorrow, May 18, at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds, offering a vibrant celebration of local music, arts, fashion, and content creation.

Manila Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago

AI Needs Regulation. Here's Where Congress Should Start

As a country, we moved far too slowly on the regulation of social media, and we're now paying the price.

Newsweek - Opinion - 1 day ago

Editorial: Critics say Prop. 28 arts funding is being misspent. School administrators need to show their work

Proposition 28 directs nearly $1 billion to expand arts and music classes at California schools. But critics say some districts, including LAUSD, are using the budget bonanza for other things.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

US Navy Flagship Carrier USS Ronald Reagan Leaves Its Japan Home Port After Nearly 9 Years -- The departure of USS Ronald Reagan — one of America's largest warships and a nuclear-powered Nimitz-class aircraft carrier —...

The departure of USS Ronald Reagan — one of America’s largest warships and a nuclear-powered Nimitz-class aircraft carrier — comes at a time of growing tension in the face of increasingly assertive China in the Indo-Pacific.

Military.com - Opinion - 1 day ago

Putin and Xi stress their partnership as Russia pushes in northeastern Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked Chinese leader Xi Jinping for China's proposals on ending the war in Ukraine, which have been rejected by Ukraine and its Western supporters as largely following the Kremlin's line.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

The Standard View: It shouldn't cost this much to start a family

The question of where babies come from can be an uncomfortable one for parents to answer. Politicians seldom do better, but they need to come up with an answer soon, before London begins to resemble a retirement community.

Evening Standard - Opinion - 2 days ago

German and French economies show first quarter signs of revival

Despite Germany's relatively good performance last quarter, the International Monetary Fund believes that structural issues such as aging and lack of investment remain.

Euronews - Business - 2 days ago

EU backs sanctions on Russian propaganda outlets as part of next sanctions package

Four Russian state media outlets will be added to the European Union's blacklist, while other measures for the 14th sanctions package against Moscow are still in the early stages of discussion following a meeting of EU ambassadors on Wednesday (15 May).

Euractiv - World - 2 days ago

NY Attorney General Appeals Reversal of Bi-Partisan Equal Rights Amendment

Critics of the bi-partisan ERA allege the amendment would impact parental rights and anti-discrimination laws.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Christie's £670m art auctions hit by cyber attack

A collection of valuable watches, some of which belonged to Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher, have also been impacted by the attack

Evening Standard - Technology - 2 days ago

Opinion | Tryst with Defections: Party-Hopping As A Constant In Politics

A common refrain among those labelled 'defectors', 'deserters', 'rebels', or 'turncoats' is that they're just seeking a better deal.

NDTV - Opinion - 2 days ago

Sun Unleashes Monster Solar Flare, Radio Blackouts Expected On Earth

NASA said solar cycle 25 began is now approaching solar maximum - a period when eruptions like this one become more common.

NDTV - Science - 3 days ago

Georgia's ruling party adopts controversial foreign agent bill despite widespread protests

As protests raged in the capital and elsewhere across the country, the ruling Georgian Dream members continued pushing the foreign agent law.

Global Voices - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Weight loss jab 'could reduce heart attack risk'

The jab could reduce heart attack and stroke risks regardless of the amount of weight people lose.

BBC News - Health - 4 days ago

Under its right-wing government, Sweden's emissions have started going in the wrong direction

In the run-up to the EU elections, climate has once again become an issue for voters. On one side of the debate: climate activist Greta Thunberg. On the other: the right-wing nationalist Sweden Democrats

Irish Times - Opinion - 4 days ago

Patient seriously harmed after equipment fails during heart surgery

Between July 2021 and June 2022, 151 people died because of preventable errors in Victorian hospitals, according to data obtained by The Age.

Sydney Morning Herald - Health - 4 days ago

China and US envoys will hold the first top-level dialogue on artificial intelligence in Geneva

High-level envoys from the United States and China are set to meet in Geneva for talks about artificial intelligence.

AP News - Technology - 4 days ago

Debut exhibition at Istanbul's CKM highlights talents of 3 independent artists

Aydan Engin, Semiha Kale and Serpil Uysal, three independent artists, have recently made their debut in the art world with their first exhibition, which...

Daily Sabah - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Swiss artist Nemo wins Eurovision with 'The Code' amid Gaza protests

Swiss artist Nemo clinches Eurovision victory with a powerful performance of 'The Code' amid a backdrop of controversy and diverse musical styles

Daily Sabah - Entertainment - 6 days ago

How artificial intelligence is about to trigger an art revolution

Artists are up in arms with Google for using their art to train AI. But from the tensions and disputes a new artistic movement may well emerge, writes Anthony Cuthbertson

Independent UK - Technology - 6 days ago

Glen Davis's Big Baby act has been over for a long time. He's the only one who doesn't realize it. -- The former Celtic has never taken his post-basketball career seriously, and now he's headed to prison for his participation in a scheme to defraud the NBA Players' Health and Benefit Welfare Plan.

The former Celtic has never taken his post-basketball career seriously, and now he's headed to prison for his participation in a scheme to defraud the NBA Players’ Health and Benefit Welfare Plan.

Boston Globe - Sports - 6 days ago

Revamp your smartphone experience with these must-have apps!

Today's apps let you change colors in photos, create fake texts to prank your friends, listen to unknown artists for free and access global radio and podcasts; explore media and culture with innovative digital tools

YNET News - Technology - 6 days ago

Solar Storm Hits Earth, Sends Stunning Light Shows Across Northern Hemisphere

An unusually strong solar storm meant that aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, could be seen across much of the United States.

Huffington Post - Science - 6 days ago

WATCH LIVE: Start your day with 'Fox & Friends Weekend'

Watch live news and updates that are happening right now with Fox News. Stay up-to-date with the latest and most trending news going on in real-time.

Fox News - Top Stories - 7 days ago

Judo Grand Slam day one: a golden start for Kazakhstan

All the latest developments on the Judo Grand Slam Astana 2024.

Euronews - Sports - 7 days ago

Son Charged With Murder of Beloved Kindergarten Teacher

“Until something happens, you can’t do anything. That there’s not enough help to help these people, especially when they become adults," the victim's husband said of their adult son. “She loved him more than anything and tried to help him.”

Inside Edition - Weird - 7 days ago

British economy rebounds strongly in first quarter of the year, ending 'technical recession'

The British economy bounced back strongly in the first three months of the year, bringing to an end to what economists termed a “technical recession.”

AP News - Business - 8 days ago

New Pentagon Rule on Malpractice Claims Could Put More Money in Pockets of Troops, Veterans -- The Defense Department will publish a rule Friday that will affect the amount service members will receive if they are...

The Defense Department will publish a rule Friday that will affect the amount service members will receive if they are awarded compensation for medical malpractice.

Military.com - Opinion - 8 days ago

Arthur Brooks: Want to make America happy again? Start loving people who disagree with us

Amidst escalating tensions on college campuses, Arthur Brooks, a professor at Harvard, joins Morning Joe to discuss the nationwide decline in happiness linked to social media, the political polarization in the country, the loneliness that came from COVID-19, and decreased academic freedom.

NBC News - Technology - 8 days ago

TikTok to start labelling AI-generated content as technology becomes more universal

TikTok says its efforts are an attempt to combat misinformation from being spread on its social media platform

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 8 days ago

Egyptian artist Yasmine Abdel Aziz reconciles with ex-husband

ALBAWABA - The Egyptian artist Wael Abdel Aziz, who is Yasmine Abdel Aziz's brother, shocked everyone by confirming that Yasmine had reconciled with her

Albawaba - Entertainment - 9 days ago

Kim Kardashian Calls Dramatic Met Gala Corset an 'Art Form'

Kim Kardashian is getting slammed for wearing a breathtaking corset at this year’s Met Gala.

Inside Edition - Entertainment - 9 days ago

AstraZeneca starts worldwide withdrawal of COVID vaccine

The pharmaceutical company said demand for the jab had tailed off as more up-to-date vaccines target newer variants of the virus.

Sky News - Technology - 9 days ago

"Uncharted Territory": Miami Midwife, Women's Clinic React to Florida's Six-Week Abortion Ban

As abortion clinics face rising supply costs and office closures, Southern Birth Justice Network plans to ramp up services in South Florida.

Miami New Times - US News - 12 days ago

Amid war, Deloitte kicks off 7th cohort for Israel startup accelerator program

Total of 53 Israeli growth-stage startups have so far taken part in the accelerator, collectively raising more than $1 billion in venture funds since the 2020 launch in Israel

Times of Israel - Business - 12 days ago

Anger can increase heart attack risk, study finds: 'Chronic insult to arteries'

Feeling angry for as little as eight minutes a day could raise your chances of experiencing a cardiac event, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Fox News - Health - 14 days ago

Universal Music Group artists dancing back to TikTok after licensing dispute resolved

Artists from Universal Music Group, including Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, will return to TikTok after the two parties struck an agreement.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 15 days ago

Qualcomm shares jump as AI sparks rebound in Chinese smartphone market

Qualcomm was on course to add more than $18-billion to its market value if the gains hold during the session

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 15 days ago

QPHI launch explores genetic mutations causing heart diseases in Qatar

Doha, Qatar: The impact of precision health on people s lives is already being seen in Qatar, and is reducing the number of deaths caused by cardiovas...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 16 days ago

Anger damages your heart? Here's truth

Try to calm yourself the next time a cold caller or car owner makes you angry during traffic. Take a deep breath, as anger truly is lethal, US scientists cautioned.Researchers discovered that short...

International The News - Health - 16 days ago

What we're starting to learn about H5N1 in cows, and the risk to people

The recent discovery that the virus has jumped into dairy cattle — whose udders seem to be where the virus either infects or migrates to — has dumbfounded scientists and agricultural authorities.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 16 days ago

opinion - Editorial Cartoons for May, 2024 - Gallery

The Globe and Mail offers the most authoritative news in Canada, featuring national and international news

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 17 days ago

Breast cancer mammogram screenings should start at age 40 instead of 50, says health task force

Women should get mammograms every other year starting at age 40, according to updated recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).

Fox News - Health - 17 days ago

Eurovision boycott: We cannot participate in an event that lets Israel 'artwash' its crimes

It is clear that Israel sees Eurovision as a platform on which to normalise its crimes, presenting a ‘fun’ face even as it wages a war that has taken the lives of at least 34,000 people

Irish Times - Opinion - 18 days ago

Visual Art -- One-night-only Tempe show brings together big names in local art

Curator Matt Dickson says, "We're trying to bring culture together under one roof to get things to pop off."

Phoenix New Times - Entertainment - 18 days ago

Health weekend roundup: Bird flu, stroke risks, a mother's heartbreak and more

As your weekend continues and you look to the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out.

Fox News - Health - 19 days ago

Commentary: As Malaysian PM Anwar's party turns 25, who could be his successor?

A post-Anwar world might be different, but it will not erase his quarter-of-a-century imprint on the party, says political analyst James Chai.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 21 days ago

This week's good things: Providing refuge at Millersville, a boost for college students with children and Earth Day events [editorial]

THE ISSUE: It’s Friday, the day we take a few moments to highlight the good news in Lancaster County and the surrounding region. Some of these items are welcome developments

Lancaster Online - Opinion - 22 days ago

'Sleep disorder drove my son to suicide,' New York mother says: 'Broke my heart'

Derek McFadden was 23 when he took his own life on August 17, 2018, in Tucson, Arizona. His mother, Robin McFadden, said she believes that her son’s insomnia was the “driver" of his suicide.

Fox News - Health - 22 days ago

Japan Anime Studio Draws On Talent Of Autistic Artists

The groundbreaking initiative aims to provide job training and confidence to people with autism who can find it hard to cope in Japan's often high-stress and long-hours work environment.

International Business Times - Entertainment - 22 days ago

GDP growth slowed to a 1.6% rate in the first quarter, well below expectations

Real GDP was expected to increase 2.4% in the first quarter on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.

CNBC - Business - 22 days ago

Study finds what you eat can actually make you smarter

What you eat is linked to higher amounts of grey matter in the brain

Independent UK - Science - 24 days ago

Biden doubles down on his 'war on fossil fuels' for Earth Day, experts scold: 'All sorts of havoc'

Trump administration alumni Mandy Gunasekara and Stephen Moore share frustration over President Biden's latest green energy push announced on Earth Day.

Fox News - Business - 25 days ago

Seeds, soil and sounds: Earth Day celebration brings people together

People celebrate at 32nd annual Multi-Cultural Earth Day celebration at Balboa Park’s WorldBeat Cultural Center

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment - 26 days ago

On The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift Gets Lost in the Shadow of Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, offers glimpses of the songwriter we love trying to poke through. Read our review.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 28 days ago

Iranian dissidents and pro-Israel activists call to terminate German-Iranian twin city partnership

The German city of Freiburg has maintained a municipal relationship with Isfahan, known as a nuclear and missile manufacturing hub in Iran, for over two decades

YNET News - World - 29 days ago

Google fires 28 employees who participated in anti-Israel protest

Some of the workers who barricaded themselves in Google offices in New York, Seattle and California this week were fired for 'blatant violation of company policy and preventing other employees from working'

YNET News - Technology - 29 days ago

London-based businessman shares pride in sponsoring GAA team 'close to his heart'

A LONDON-BASED businessman has shared his pride in sponsoring the Galway GAA team which saw victo...

Irish Post - Business - 29 days ago

Don Martin: Gusher of Liberal spending won't put out the fire in this dumpster

A Hail Mary rehash of the greatest hits from the Trudeau government’s three-week travelling pony-show, the 2024 federal budget takes aim at reversing the party’s popularity plunge in the under-40 set, writes political columnist Don Martin. But will it work before the next election?

CTV News - Politics - 1 month ago

Biden administration partners with 50 countries to stifle future pandemics

The U.S. is launching a program that will help 50 countries, most of them in Africa and Asia, identify and respond to infectious diseases.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 1 month ago

NASA is seeking a faster and cheaper way to bring Mars samples to Earth

Retrieving Mars soil and rocks has been on NASA’s to-do list for decades, but the date kept moving forward, as costs ballooned.

AP News - Science - 1 month ago

Can there be impartial jurors when it comes to Trump?

Fortunately, an open mind does not require an empty mind, writes Jeffrey Abramson, and the court can find fair jurors who can differentiate between law and politics.

CNN - Opinion - 1 month ago

Start investing today: 5 steps to take right now

For those new to investing, getting started isn't complicated. We breakdown how to get in the game in five easy steps.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

Total solar eclipse wows North America. Clouds part just in time for most

A chilly, midday darkness fell across North America as a total solar eclipse began its race across the continent.

AP News - Science - 1 month ago

'Sale of McDonald's Israel is an earthquake in the business world'

Restaurant industry stakeholders trying to assess what led to McDonald's Global's decision to acquire its operations in Israel; 'I find it hard to believe this move aims to prevent actions like donations to IDF'

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Monday's partial solar eclipse in San Diego County will be marvelous — if the weather doesn't interfere

'The sun will appear as a crescent, which is always stunning,' when it is obscured by the moon that morning, a UCSD astronomer explains

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Science - 1 month ago

How AI powered robots are helping small farms -- From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.

From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.

CBS News - Technology - 1 month ago

The VA and DoD Don't Have a Funding Problem. They Have a Mismanagement Crisis. -- The $328.1 billion 2024 budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs is the largest in agency history. President Joe Biden's...

The $328.1 billion 2024 budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs is the largest in agency history. President Joe Biden's 2025 budget for the VA asks for yet another increase to $369.3 billion.

Military.com - US News - 1 month ago

Eurovision participants call for ceasefire, release of Israeli hostages

Statement by nine signatories says that 'in light of current situation in Occupied Palestinian Territories, particularly in Gaza, and in Israel, we do not feel comfortable being silent'

YNET News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Shop American-made this holiday season starting with these 11 businesses

Small businesses from around the country joined "Fox & Friends Weekend" to discuss their made-in-America products ahead of the Christmas and holiday shopping season.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Global participation in 'Earth Hour' amplifies call for climate action

People globally are participating in the yearly initiative this Saturday, rallying under the banner of 'Biggest Hour for Earth' to raise awareness about...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 1 month ago

Hong Kongers need EU immigration 'lifeboat' policies in the wake of Article 23

Deteriorating freedoms in the once-thriving international financial hub will drive more people into exile.

Radio Free Asia - Opinion - 1 month ago

Some turn to weight-loss medications ahead of pregnancy -- Getting pregnant at a healthier weight can help prevent preeclampsia and gestational diabetes and make labor and postpartum recovery easier.

Getting pregnant at a healthier weight can help prevent preeclampsia and gestational diabetes and make labor and postpartum recovery easier.

CBS News - Health - 2 months ago

What are the EU's new rules for artificial intelligence - and will they impact the UK?

The set of rules has taken five years to get through the European Parliament. Here is what will change.

Sky News - Business - 2 months ago

Rod Stewart's Beverly Hills mansion on market for $80 million

Rod Stewart raised the asking price of his Beverly Hills mansion to $80 million more than six months after listing the three-acre Los Angeles estate with tennis courts.

Fox News - Business - 2 months ago

Fact check: Trump falsely claims Justice Department rules say candidates can't be prosecuted in the middle of a campaign

Former President Donald Trump is facing two prosecutions brought by a federal special counsel and two prosecutions brought by local district attorneys. Trump claimed on social media on Monday that all four prosecutions violate strict Justice Department rules, since he is a candidate for president, and therefore must be stopped “IMMEDIATELY.”

CNN - Politics - 2 months ago

'I design James Bond's car': meet Aston Martin's leading creative mind

Marek Reichman claims to have the coolest job in the world - and not many people will probably argue. Find out what sort of mind you need to have to be top of your game in car design.

Euronews - Entertainment - 2 months ago

Sleep expert on why people should prioritize sleep quality over quantity -- According to Shelby Harris, while the duration of sleep is crucial, the quality of that sleep is equally, if not more, important for maintaining heart health.

According to Shelby Harris, while the duration of sleep is crucial, the quality of that sleep is equally, if not more, important for maintaining heart health.

CBS News - Health - 2 months ago

Imran Khan's party vows nationwide protest against alleged election rigging, to join opposition in Pak's parliament

PTI leader Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif announced on Friday that following the instructions of PTI founder Khan, the party has decided to sit in the Opposition both at the Centre and in the key province of Punjab

First Post - World - 3 months ago

Sumit Nagal reaches quarter-finals of Bengaluru Open 2024 after beating Coleman Wong

Sumit Nagal will now face fifth seed Adam Walton of Australia, who defeated Belgium’s Gauthier Onclin 6-2, 6-2 in the second round.

First Post - Sports - 3 months ago

Over 50% smartphone users pick them up without thought, average user spends 31% of waking time on phones

At least half of all smartphone users have started picking up their devices without any thought. Moreover, a staggering 84 per cent of users check their phones within 15 minutes of waking up

First Post - Technology - 3 months ago

Can tart cherry juice, magnesium really help you sleep? Experts weigh in -- The "sleepy girl mocktail," made mainly of tart cherry juice and magnesium powder, is gaining attention on social media for its supposed sleep benefits. Here's what doctors say about the ingredients.

The "sleepy girl mocktail," made mainly of tart cherry juice and magnesium powder, is gaining attention on social media for its supposed sleep benefits. Here's what doctors say about the ingredients.

CBS News - Health - 3 months ago

'A viral Facebook post nearly blew up our business' -- Joanna Jensen, founder of skincare brand Childs Farm, shares advice for start-ups for our CEO Secrets series.

Joanna Jensen, founder of skincare brand Childs Farm, shares advice for start-ups for our CEO Secrets series.

BBC News - Business - 5 months ago

SIDS chart vision for energy transition at COP28, advocating tripling renewable energy initiatives and global decarbonisation efforts

To maintain the 1.5 degrees Celsius target by 2030, developed nations must prioritise addressing heavy-emitting industries. This requires, among other things, collaboration with Small Island Developing States (SIDS) like the Caribbean.

Global Voices - Science - 5 months ago

Liz Cheney weighs third-party US presidential run, says Trump threatens democracy

U.S. Representative Liz Cheney, an outspoken critic of ex-President Donald Trump, said she is weighing a third-party bid for the White House in 2024.

Reuters - Top Stories - 5 months ago

OpenAI says Sam Altman returning as CEO days after board sacked him -- OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman says he's looking forward to returning to the company, with the support of Microsoft's CEO, to build the 2 companies' "strong partnership."

OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman says he's looking forward to returning to the company, with the support of Microsoft's CEO, to build the 2 companies' "strong partnership."

CBS News - Business - 5 months ago

'Do not contest in Lok Sabha elections', Samajwadi Party leader receives dozens of threat calls; police complaint filed

The Samajwadi Party's district unit president Tanveer Khan said Kashyap is a possible candidate for the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (reserved) seat.

First Post - Politics - 6 months ago

India restarts Covid jab production as infections soar 30% in one day

Health officials conduct nationwide mock drills to test preparedness for Covid

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

Former athletes face increased risk of high blood pressure and heart attack

It is useful to stay attached to sports after retirement. In addition to regular cardiovascular screening, one should maintain a regular exercise routine in tune with one’s age

First Post - Health - 1 year ago

More Senate Democrats Seek Investigation of Tech Firm Accused of Colluding With Landlords to Hike Apartment Rents

Sen. Amy Klobuchar and other leading Democrats have asked the Department of Justice to examine Texas-based RealPage, which sells software to help landlords set apartment rental prices across the country.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

What Increasingly Partisan and Venomous Wisconsin School Board Races Reveal About American Elections

As traditionally nonpartisan school board campaigns become polarized battlegrounds, voters in next week’s Wisconsin races may set the tone for how contentious races across the country will become this year.

ProPublica - Politics - 2 years ago