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City Council Votes Down Motion to Support Persecuted Faith Group

‘They have been denied their rights and liberties and been subjected to illegal organ harvesting,’ the councillor said.

Epoch Times - World - 1 hour ago

US Prosecutors Probing Jack Dorsey's Block For Non-Compliance At Cash App, Square: Report

Jack Dorsey's Block is once again under fire, and this time, for alleged non-compliance at the fintech company's top units: Square and Cash App.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Soldiers Referred to Prosecution Service Over 1991 SAS 'Kill Zone'

A coroner has referred several soldiers to Northern Ireland’s prosecutor following an inquest into the killings of three IRA men in an SAS ambush in 1991.

Epoch Times - World - 1 hour ago

Nine government employees face criminal prosecution over attendance, wage fraud

Doha, Qatar: The Public Prosecutor in country referred nine government employees to the Criminal Court for being out of office during work hours and m...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 1 hour ago

Harvey Weinstein: Prosecutors seek retrial as early as September

US prosecutors plan to retry Harvey Weinstein after his 2020 conviction for rape was overturned in New York. The shamed movie mogul could face a fresh trial as early as September.

Euronews - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

The outlook for interest rate cuts is changing - so should Irish borrowers be worried?

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve signalled US interest rates were staying higher for longer, and the mood in Europe has shifted too, with implications for Irish mortgage holders

Irish Times - Business - 2 hours ago

Calmes: Kristi Noem executed her dog. That's not the main reason she'd be a lousy vice president

Trump's short list of vice presidential candidates self-disqualify when they second his falsehoods about the 2020 election and Jan. 6.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 2 hours ago

Speed limit on almost 4,000 city streets to be cut to 20mph

The implementation of new 20mph speed limits is expected to be phased in by zones, with each requiring the promotion of a speed limit order. These generally take between 12 and 18 months to complete.

Sky News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Colombia to cut diplomatic ties with Israel

US defense chief tells Israeli counterpart any Rafah operation needs ‘credible plan’ for evacuating Palestinian civilians

Voice of America - World - 3 hours ago

Colom­bia cuts ties with Is­rael over war on Gaza

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro says the country is cutting diplomatic ties with Israel over its war on Gaza.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Jeremy Hunt blow as top economists cut growth forecast for Britain

The OECD also predicted the UK would see the weakest growth across the G7 group of major economies next year

Evening Standard - Politics - 5 hours ago

Colombia to cut diplomatic ties with Israel, President Petro says

Move comes following President Gustavo Petro's threats to sever diplomatic relations last March; Foreign Minister says Colombian president is antisemitic and full of hate

YNET News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Kristi Noem Defends Executing 14-Month-Old Dog: 'It Was Not a Puppy'

Kristi Noem continues to fumble promoting her new memoir in which she details killing her 14-month-old dog, Cricket, by shooting it in a gravel pit.

Rolling Stone - Politics - 8 hours ago

Colombia cuts ties with Israel over 'genocidal' Gaza campaign

BOGOTA, Colombia: President Gustavo Petro said on Wednesday (May 1) that Colombia will sever diplomatic ties with Israel, whose government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu he described as "genocidal" in its war in Gaza. "Tomorrow (Thursday) diplomatic relations with the state of Israel will be seve

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Despite net loss in first quarter, executives at Vancouver-based BBSI feeling optimistic

Despite a loss in its latest earnings statement, Barrett Business Services Inc. executives were optimistic after their first quarter.

The Columbian - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Prosecutors seek September retrial for Harvey Weinstein after New York rape conviction overturned -- Yesterday

Regardless of whether he is retried, Weinstein is not likely to be released from jail because he was also sentenced to 16 years following his separate rape trial in California

The Globe and Mail - World - 12 hours ago

Longtime Canadian broadcaster Rod Black cuts short Cancun trip, calls son's 2nd MLB hit -- Andrew Wagner -- Sports

Tyler Black of Stouffville, Ont., was summoned from triple-A Nashville ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers game Tuesday against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays to add some punch to a struggling offence. He came off the bench and delivered two hits in an 8-2 win.

CBC News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

U.S. Federal Reserve holds interest rate, saying it will take 'longer than expected' to start cutting -- News -- - -- Business -- |

The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday and signaled it is still leaning toward eventual reductions in borrowing costs, but that cuts could be delayed as recent inflation numbers have strayed further from its two per cent target.

CBC News - Business - 14 hours ago

Bogota Cuts Ties With Israel Over 'Genocidal' Gaza Campaign

President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday that Colombia will sever diplomatic ties with Israel, whose leader he described as "genocidal" in its war in Gaza.

International Business Times - World - 15 hours ago

NBC Sports Executive Wants Opening-Day Premier League Games Played in the US

NBC Sports executive Jon Miller is "continuing to push" for Premier League opening-day matches to be played in the United States.

Sports Illustrated - Sports - 16 hours ago

Colombia to cut diplomatic ties with Israel over its genocide in Gaza

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro announced that his country would end diplomatic relations with Israel over its 'genocidal' war in Gaza. 'Here...

Daily Sabah - World - 16 hours ago

House GOP Probes Links Between Biden DOJ and Top Bragg Prosecutor in Trump Trial

‘A former senior Biden Justice Department official is now leading the prosecution of President Biden’s chief political rival,’ Jim Jordan wrote.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Harvey Weinstein prosecutors aim for fall retrial after N.Y. rape conviction is overturned

The disgraced movie mogul looked gaunt as he entered a hearing in New York in a wheelchair.

NBC News - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Prosecutors seek September retrial for Harvey Weinstein after N.Y. rape conviction was tossed

Wednesday marked the disgraced movie mogul's first appearance in court since his 2020 rape conviction was overturned by an appeals court last week.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 17 hours ago

How to cut the cost of long-term care insurance in your 70s

Long-term care insurance can be expensive if you're in your 70s. Here are ways to cut that cost.

CBS News - Business - 17 hours ago

Longtime Canadian broadcaster Rod Black cuts short Cancun trip, calls son's 2nd MLB hit -- Andrew Wagner -- Sports -- - -- Baseball -- - -- MLB

Tyler Black of Stouffville, Ont., was summoned from triple-A Nashville ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers game Tuesday against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays to add some punch to a struggling offence. He came off the bench and delivered two hits in an 8-2 win.

CBC News - Sports - 18 hours ago

Report: Climate change set to cut average income by 19%

Annual bill for climate change to reach $38 trillion by 2025

Voice of America - Science - 20 hours ago

Climate change set to cut average income by 19%, report warns -- Annual bill for climate change to reach $38 trillion by 2025 – with losses already baked in. Henry Ridgwell reports from London

Annual bill for climate change to reach $38 trillion by 2025 – with losses already baked in. Henry Ridgwell reports from London

Voice of America - Science - 20 hours ago

Powell likely to signal that lower inflation is needed before Fed would cut rates

After three straight hotter-than-expected inflation reports, Federal Reserve officials have turned more cautious about the prospect of interest rate cuts this year. The big question, after they end th

Washington Times - Business - 1 day ago

Justin Hartley talks survivalist role in "Tracker" -- Justin Hartley returns to television as both star and executive producer of "Tracker," an action-packed drama where he plays Colter Shaw, a survivalist hunting for missing persons across the country.

Justin Hartley returns to television as both star and executive producer of "Tracker," an action-packed drama where he plays Colter Shaw, a survivalist hunting for missing persons across the country.

CBS News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Parent of student urges state lawmakers not to cut free school lunch program

The program is crucial to the health of many kids and is vitally important to their families

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Opinion - 1 day ago

Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect, cutting off access in much of the South

More than 9,000 people traveled to Florida for abortions last year. The new law means the state is no longer a refuge for abortion access in the South.

NBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Tesla staff say entire Supercharger team fired -- The division responsible for the car-maker's huge fast-charging network is being axed to cut costs.

The division responsible for the car-maker's huge fast-charging network is being axed to cut costs.

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

US Fed Likely To Keep Rates Steady As Hopes Of Early Cuts Fade

The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady for a sixth straight meeting Wednesday, with a summer start to cuts looking less likely owing to stubborn inflation.

International Business Times - Business - 1 day ago

Donald Trump has made sweeping claims of presidential immunity in an effort to fend off two criminal prosecutions by special prosecutor Jack Smith. Smith, on the other ...

Donald Trump has made sweeping claims of presidential immunity in an effort to fend off two criminal prosecutions by special prosecutor Jack Smith. Smith, on the other hand, contends that the office of the presidency imports no special protection from the reach of the law.

Korea Times - Opinion - 1 day ago

Tesla shares drop nearly 6% after Musk cuts about 500 jobs in Supercharger team

Tesla is continuing a sweeping reorganization and laying off some 500 employees from its Supercharger team.

CNBC - US News - 1 day ago

Tesla lays off more workers, two senior executives out: Report

A leaked email from Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed the company is making further cuts to its workforce, including senior executives and entire departments.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

Two men charged with cutting down famous 150-year-old Sycamore Gap tree in England

The nighttime felling caused widespread outrage as police tried to find the culprits behind what they called a deliberate act of vandalism.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

Former Fox News executive is named president of news and politics for NewsNation

Cherie Grzech joins NewsNation, while former president of news Michael Corn moves to New York to oversee prime-time programming.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 day ago

If You're Wondering, Ryan Gosling And Eva Mendes Are Still One Of The Cutest Celebrity Couples Around

Ryan is certainly making the most of his huge platform during interviews for his upcoming movie.

BuzzFeed News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Tesla to cut hundreds more jobs in Musk cost push: report

New York: Tesla plans hundreds of additional job cuts beyond a recent company wide layoff as it cracks down on costs in a tough electric vehicle marke...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Musk lays off Tesla senior executives, The Information reports

Elon Musk has dismissed two Tesla senior executives and plans to lay off hundreds more employees, The Information reported on Tuesday.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

Euro zone inflation holds at 2.4%, keeping June rate cut in play as economy grows

Price rises in the 20-nation euro area held steady at 2.4% in April, while the economy returned to growth in the first quarter.

CNBC - Business - 1 day ago

HSBC chief executive unexpectedly steps down -- Europe's biggest bank said Noel Quinn will retire after almost five years in the role.

Europe's biggest bank said Noel Quinn will retire after almost five years in the role.

BBC News - Business - 2 days ago

Opinion: California's budget deficit will force difficult cuts. This one should be the easiest

While Gov. Gavin Newsom has closed corrections facilities, the state's shrinking incarcerated population could enable several more.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 2 days ago

Tesla layoffs: Elon Musk fires top executives, hundreds of employees amid falling sales

Elon Musk is on a roll; from surprise trips to China to become the world's second richest man, the billionaire chief executive has become unstoppable, The Deccan Herald reported.Now, Musk is...

International The News - Business - 2 days ago

Premier Inn owner Whitbread to cut 1,500 jobs -- The company plans to sell or close more than 200 restaurants and expand its hotel business.

The company plans to sell or close more than 200 restaurants and expand its hotel business.

BBC News - Business - 2 days ago

Shop price inflation falls to lowest since 2021 in boost for hopes of rate cuts

Retail prices ‘show signs of normalising’ after peaking a year ago

Telegraph UK - Business - 2 days ago

Depardieu to face trial over sexual assault claims, says prosecutor

The French actor was one of leading celebrities who faced sexual misconduct claims during #MeToo movement

Evening Standard - World - 2 days ago

Majority of aspiring homeowners awaiting rate cuts before buying: BMO survey

The majority of Canadians aspiring to buy a home say they will push their plans to next year or later to wait for interest rates to drop, a new survey shows.

CTV News - Business - 2 days ago

Russian man arrested in Germany on suspicion of killing 2 Ukrainians as prosecutors look into political motive

Germany's public prosecutor general's office is looking into a possible political motivation for the killings of two Ukrainian military servicemen.

Fox News - World - 2 days ago

Ncuti Gatwa Tells 'Doctor Who' Fans 'Don't Watch. Turn Off the TV' After His Debut Ratings Fail to Impress

"Doctor Who" star Ncuti Gatwa is telling potential viewers not to watch the show if they don't like his casting or his political preaching.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 2 days ago

High-ranking L.A. prosecutor booked on felony charges, released on $50,000 bond

Diana Teran faces 11 felony charges after Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta alleged she downloaded the records of 11 deputies while working at the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Pfizergate: Belgian court to hold hearing amid competence row with EU prosecutor

A Belgian court will hold a hearing on 17 May where it will be decided whether Belgian or EU prosecutors are competent to continue the 'Pfizergate' probe involving European Commission boss Ursula von der Leyen, according to a document seen by Euractiv.

Euractiv - Health - 5 days ago

Rocket Report: SLS workforce cuts; New Glenn launch to launch in the early fall

"This is a vital component in our preparations for launch."

Ars Technica - Science - 6 days ago

Bears, White Sox want stadium deals, so how about a cut of the action?

In exchange for billions of dollars in public money, the public deserves an ownership stake in the franchises.

Chicago Sun-Times - Sports - 6 days ago

Former SNC-Lavalin executive sentenced to prison term in Montreal bridge bribery case - News - Canada - Montreal - | April 24 - |

The RCMP says a former SNC-Lavalin executive has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison in connection with a bribery scheme for a bridge repair contract in Montreal.

CBC News - Business - 6 days ago

Latest Peruvian oil spill cuts Indigenous communities from life-giving river

As dawn began to break in the Peruvian Amazon on March 5, an oil slick spread across the Puinahua River in the district of the same name, engulfing clumps of palms and reeds in a thick, black layer as it streamed down the current. The sight of the spill prompted a desperate rush among the […]

Mongabay - Top Stories - 6 days ago

IMF executive board to approve Pakistan's $1.1 billion tranche next week

The International Monetary Fund’s executive board will hold its meeting on April 29 to review the approval of $1.1 billion funding for Pakistan under the $3 billion Stand-By Arrangement ,...

International The News - Business - 7 days ago

Apple Vision Pro production cut because of low demand, report claims

Vision Pro has been on shelves for nearly three months – but not enough of them may be leaving those shelves

Independent UK - Technology - 7 days ago

Tribes turn to the U.N. as major wind project plans to cut through their lands in the U.S.

Last week, a United States federal judge rejected a request from Indigenous nations to stop SunZia, a $10 billion dollar wind transmission project that would cut through traditional tribal lands in southwestern Arizona. Amy Juan is a member of the Tohono O’odham nation at the Arizona-Mexico border and brought the news of the federal court’s […]

Mongabay - Environment - 7 days ago

Biogen tops profit estimates as cost cuts take hold, Leqembi launch picks up

Alzheimer's drug Leqembi brought in approximately $19 million in sales for the quarter, up from the $10 million the drug generated last year.

CNBC - Health - 7 days ago

Tesla profits have halved. Can a cut price model save its fortunes?

The carmaker has announced a big fall in profits as demand for electric vehicles stalls, writes James Moore. Is this down to Elon Musk or is the entire electric vehicle industry suffering from engine problems?

Independent UK - Technology - 7 days ago

Asda executive expects price rises to slow

Asda's chief financial officer Michael Gleeson said inflation is still higher than where it was leading into the cost of living crisis and we can expecting some further easing.

Sky News - Business - 10 days ago

Tesla cuts prices globally after Cybertruck recall and stock downturn

Price cuts come days after Elon Musk laid off 10 per cent of EV maker’s global workforce

Independent UK - Technology - 10 days ago

S&P cuts Israel's credit rating amid Iran tensions

Rating agency cuts long-term ratings to A-plus from AA-minus as geopolitical risk in Middle East grows

YNET News - Business - 13 days ago

Public needs to lose weight to help cut NHS waiting lists, says health minister

Eluned Morgan, the cabinet secretary for health in Wales, has called for the public to lead healthier lives to tackle growing NHS waiting lists.

Evening Standard - Health - 13 days ago

New review launched into 1990s Post Office software used in prosecutions

Sub-postmasters have raised parallels between Capture and faulty Horizon software.

Sky News - Business - 14 days ago

NASA's plan to bring Mars samples to Earth undergoes revision due to budget cuts

NASA's plan to retrieve samples from Mars for analysis on Earth is on hold due to cost and time constraints. The project has been deemed too expensive.

Fox News - Science - 16 days ago

Home mortgage rates in Singapore may stay elevated for longer after US Fed delays rate cuts

Some market watchers expect home owners in Singapore to pay elevated mortgage rates for a little longer, with an expected percentage point dip in interest rates now likely to happen only at the end of next year. This comes as the US Federal Reserve is cutting interest rates more slowly than expected, as inflation remai

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 18 days ago

BlackRock's Fink sees Fed cutting twice this year but missing inflation goal

The head of the world's largest money manager said it's unlikely the central bank will hit its 2% goal anytime soon.

CNBC - Business - 19 days ago

ECB gives strong signal that cuts are on the way despite Fed uncertainty

The euro zone's central bank held interest rates steady for a fifth straight meeting.

CNBC - Business - 20 days ago

Hot inflation data pushes market's rate cut expectations to September

March's consumer price index release Wednesday helped verify worries that inflation is proving stickier than thought.

CNBC - Business - 21 days ago

New carbon technology projects could be key to 'Big Oil' emissions cuts

The outcome of several carbon capturing and storage projects could be vital in Big Oil's race to reduce its carbon footprint.

Fox News - Business - 24 days ago

Alcohol intake app Drink Less could cut down unhealthy drinking, say scientists

People using the app reduced booze intake by an extra two units a week, compared to those who followed standard NHS advice, research indicated.

Independent UK - Science - 1 month ago

Bank chief hints rate cuts are on the way – but not yet

Bank of England announcement comes day after better-than-expected inflation figures on Wednesday, which chancellor Jeremy Hunt welcomed

Independent UK - Business - 1 month ago

Inflation is falling fast – but will that mean interest rate cuts?

Some economists predict rate cuts as early as next month, but don’t expect the Bank of England to abandon its caution says James Moore

Independent UK - Business - 1 month ago

Unilever to spin off ice cream business, plans to cut 7,500 employees

The move, which will unload popular brands such as Ben & Jerry's and Magnum, is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, and will save some $869 million over the next three years

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Mobileye to cut 130 jobs in division closure

The aftermarket solutions division offering retrofitted advanced driver assistance technology sees a significant drop in revenues, falling to approximately $40 million annually

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

An Oregon Bill to Cut Millions in Timber Taxes Is Dead, Despite Backing by the Industry, the Governor and a Top Lawmaker

The legislation aimed to reformulate how Oregon funds the rising costs of fighting wildfires. It sparked debate within the Democratic-controlled Legislature about who should pay: taxpayers or big timber owners, who won steep tax cuts in the 1990s.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 month 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 - 1 month ago

Michigan Lawmaker Introduces Bill Requiring State Health Plans to Cover Cutting-Edge Cancer Treatments

After ProPublica reported on a Michigan insurer that wouldn’t cover a cancer patient’s last-chance treatment, a state lawmaker introduced a measure compelling health plans to cover a new generation of advanced cancer therapies.

ProPublica - Health - 1 month ago

Sideways moon landing cuts mission short, private US lunar lander will stop working Tuesday

A private U.S. lunar lander is expected to stop working Tuesday, its mission cut short after landing sideways near the south pole of the moon.

AP News - Science - 2 months ago

Tata, MG cut EV prices in India, following Tesla, BYD globally. Is this the perfect time to buy EVs?

Tata EV became the first Indian automaker to offer massive discounts on EV, following Tesla and BYD's announcements of massive discounts on their products. Globally, the demand for EVs has cooled down, and so has the price. This is partly because of improvements in battery tech

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

Insana: Fed may move slowly to cut rates, but this is still a good economy

Traders aren't happy about the central bank's deliberate approach toward loosening policy, but they may be overlooking the economy's strength.

CNBC - Opinion - 2 months ago

The Oregon Timber Industry Won Huge Tax Cuts in the 1990s. Now It May Get Another Break Thanks to a Top Lawmaker.

As the cost of fighting wildfires increases, state Sen. Elizabeth Steiner has proposed a bill — developed in consultation with the logging industry — that would shift millions in expenses away from the biggest landowners and onto taxpayers.

ProPublica - Environment - 3 months ago

The $324 Billion Stage Three Tax Cuts Are Changing ... For the Better?

Anthony Albanese says “everyone will be getting a tax cut,” as part of new changes to the controversial stage three tax cuts. But the rich will still be better off.

VICE News - Business - 3 months ago

Microsoft hires Sam Altman 3 days after OpenAI fired him as CEO -- Altman landed at Microsoft, the biggest investor in OpenAI, as former Twitch leader Emmett Shear was named OpenAI's new chief executive.

Altman landed at Microsoft, the biggest investor in OpenAI, as former Twitch leader Emmett Shear was named OpenAI's new chief executive.

CBS News - Business - 5 months ago

Army Making a Mistake in Cuts to Special Operations Forces

The United States is at an inflection point in our national defense planning.

Military.com - Opinion - 5 months ago

Why a Navajo leader's conviction gives prosecutors a road map to take on Trump

Former President Donald Trump faces a powerful precedent for federal prosecution over the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol, in the form of Navajo leader Peter MacDonald’s conviction for conspiracy, writes Ken Ballen.

CNN - Opinion - 10 months ago