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Tens Of Thousands Protest Against Georgia 'Foreign Influence' Bill

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Georgia on Thursday in a fresh night of protests against a "foreign influence" bill likened to Russian laws silencing dissent.

International Business Times - World - 6 hours ago

NFL Free Agent Rankings: 10 Best Available Players Post-Draft

With the 2024 NFL Draft officially over, here is a look at the top 10 best available free agents that can still be signed by teams.

Newsweek - Sports - 6 hours ago

Abortion is still consuming US politics and courts 2 years after a Supreme Court draft was leaked

Two years after a leaked draft of a U.S. Supreme Court opinion signaled that the nation’s abortion landscape was about to shift dramatically, the issue is still consuming the nation’s courts, legislat

The Columbian - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

NFL Fantasy Football Rankings: Top 10 Rookies to Draft This Season

The top 10 rookies to draft in fantasy football this NFL season following the draft.

Newsweek - Sports - 7 hours ago

Canada's biggest documentary festival says it's dying. Documentarians worry they're next - It might seem like documentaries are everywhere we look, affecting and influencing how we perceive society and the world at large. But even as audiences clamour for true stories on their screens, the documentarians making them and festivals that feature them are sounding alarm bells about the future of the format. Jackson Weaver - News - Entertainment - | May 2 - |

It might seem like documentaries are everywhere we look, affecting and influencing how we perceive society and the world at large. But even as audiences clamour for true stories on their screens, the documentarians making them and festivals that feature them are sounding alarm bells about the future of the format.

CBC News - Entertainment - 7 hours ago

Biden breaks silence on college protests over Gaza conflict

WASHINGTON: Under mounting political pressure, US President Joe Biden broke his silence on campus unrest over the war in Gaza on Thursday (May 2), saying Americans have the

Channel NewsAsia - World - 7 hours ago

Government accuses AG of 'administrative coup' amid mutual barbs over Haredi draft

Cabinet secretary writes angry letter after AG's Office said government illegitimately okayed private counsel for its agencies in High Court case to ensure yeshiva funding

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Fed holds interest rates higher for even longer as inflation remains high

The Federal Reserve announced it would maintain the federal funds rate at 5.25% to 5.5%, where rates have held steady since last July.

Fox News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Gaza conflict exacts devastating toll on children in Lebanon as regional war looms

Lebanon at risk of full-scale war that threatens the health and well-being of 1.3 million children and regional peers, UNICEF warns

Voice of America - World - 11 hours ago

Ranking the 2024 NFC Draft Classes: The Impact of the Michael Penix Jr. Pick

The Falcons' focus on a quarterback-succession plan for Kirk Cousins could cost the team in the immediate future.

Sports Illustrated - Sports - 14 hours ago

Jordan Reid's 2025 NFL Mock Draft

Jordan Reid makes way-too-early predictions for every pick of next year's first round, including a landing spot for Shedeur Sanders.

ESPN - Sports - 14 hours ago

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Way-too-early first-round projections

The scouting process for the 2025 NFL Draft is already under way, so why not give you a preview of college football's best players and next year's top draft prospects

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Pakistan's CPI inflation hits 17.3% in April — lowest since May 2022

Pakistan's Consumer Price Index based inflation rate came in at 23-month low of 17.3% year-on-year in April, latest numbers released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics showed.“This is the...

International The News - Business - 16 hours ago

Who were best picks of 2024 draft?

Matt Miller picked out his 100 favorite selections, factoring in value, fit and trades. Which pick is No. 1? Which teams dominated the list?

ESPN - Sports - 16 hours ago

Barnwell: Does trading up in draft actually work?

Trading up isn't simply a pass/fail conversation, but there often is a clear winner. Here's what previous NFL draft deals can teach us.

ESPN - Sports - 16 hours ago

Red Cross investigating inflammatory anti-Israel social media posts by employee

Haythem Abid attended several pro-Palestinian rallies organized by anti-Israel groups, and said 'f**ck neutral sh*t' in a Facebook post, seemingly violating ICRC's code of conduct

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

US warns rates to stay high as it battles inflation -- The US central bank has left interest rates unchanged again, noting a "lack of further progress" on inflation.

The US central bank has left interest rates unchanged again, noting a "lack of further progress" on inflation.

BBC News - Business - 20 hours ago

Bears pin hopes on Williams - meet NFL's next superstar

Caleb Williams is carrying the hopes of the Chicago Bears on his shoulders, but why are fans so excited? Meet the NFL's next big star.

BBC News - Sports - 20 hours ago

Tens of thousands rally in Georgia against 'foreign influence' Bill

TBILISI: Tens of thousands of people rallied on Wednesday (May 1) in Georgia against a controversial "foreign influence" Bill, after parliament advanced the measure that Brussels has warned would harm Tbilisi's long-standing European aspirations. The Black Sea Caucasus nation has been gripped by mass

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Russia proposes UN resolution on banning weapons in space, after vetoing similar UN-Japan draft

Russia has circulated a U.N. resolution calling on all countries to take urgent action to prevent putting weapons in outer space “for all time” a week after it vetoed a U.S.

AP News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Inflation eases to 2% range for 1st time in 3 months in April

Korea's inflation rose 2.9 percent in April on-year, marking the first time in three months that the index fell below 3 percent, data showed Thursday.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Reuters/Ipsos poll: Most Americans see TikTok as a Chinese influence tool -- Some 58% of respondents agreed with a statement that the Chinese government uses TikTok, which is owned by China's ByteDance, to 'influence American public opinion'

Some 58% of respondents agreed with a statement that the Chinese government uses TikTok, which is owned by China's ByteDance, to 'influence American public opinion'

Voice of America - Science - 1 day ago

Russia proposes U.N. resolution on banning weapons in space, after vetoing similar U.N.-Japan draft

Russia has circulated a U.N. resolution calling on all countries to take urgent action to prevent putting weapons in outer space "for all time" a week after it vetoed a U.S.-Japan resolution

Washington Times - World - 1 day ago

Fed keeps rates unchanged, flags 'lack of further progress' on inflation

WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday (May 1) and signalled it is still leaning towards eventual reductions in borrowing costs, but put a red flag on recent disappointing inflation readings and suggested a possible stall in the movement towards more balance in the economy.

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 1 day ago

Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged as 'Inflation Risks' Persist

Fed Chair Powell says his confidence in inflation moving back down is lower than before.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Interest rates to remain at 2-decade high until inflation further cools, Fed says

Several hotter-than-expected reports on prices and economic growth have undercut the Fed’s belief that inflation was easing.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 1 day ago

Fed keeps rates steady as it notes 'lack of further progress' on inflation

With the decision to hold the line on rates, the committee noted a "lack of further progress" in getting inflation back down to the central bank's 2% target.

CNBC - US News - 1 day ago

PWHL Ottawa misses shot to clinch playoffs as New York sews up top pick in draft -- -

Kayla Vespa scored a go-ahead goal in the second period and New York rallied to beat Ottawa 4-3 on Tuesday night to secure the first overall pick in the 2024 PWHL draft.

CBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

2014 NBA redraft: Jokic or Embiid at No. 1, and who falls out of the lottery?

Jeremy Woo redrafts the 2014 NBA draft lottery, featuring the two best big men in the NBA in Nikola Jokic (No. 41 overall) and Joel Embiid (No. 3).

ESPN - Sports - 1 day ago

Unicef says conflict has forced 90,000 from their homes in southern Lebanon

The UN children’s agency says a full-scale war with Israel would affect 1.3m children in Lebanon

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Fed to hold rates steady as inflation dims hopes for policy easing

The Fed is almost certain to hold its benchmark overnight interest rate steady, with investors placing nearly a 100% probability on that outcome.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Indonesia's influencers 1st in line for COVID-19 vaccine

Deciding who should be first in line for limited vaccine doses has been a challenge around the world, with many countries prioritizing vulnerable health...

Daily Sabah - Health - 1 day ago

Reuters/Ipsos poll: Most Americans see TikTok as a Chinese influence tool

Some 58% of respondents agreed with a statement that the Chinese government uses TikTok, which is owned by China's ByteDance, to 'influence American public opinion'

Voice of America - Technology - 1 day ago

2024 NFL draft grades: Mel Kiper's winners, losers, sleepers

The Eagles tied a record for trades. The Cardinals filled needs. And some teams reached for players. Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the 2024 NFL draft.

ESPN - Sports - 1 day ago

Lately, we see a diverse range of global challenges mounting, from climate change to regional conflicts. Climate change is accelerating exponentially. Regional conflicts are ragi...

Lately, we see a diverse range of global challenges mounting, from climate change to regional conflicts. Climate change is accelerating exponentially. Regional conflicts are raging in Eastern Europe and the Middle East without any prospective way out in sight. But global institutions are too incapacitated to mitigate these worsening risks. Despite the Paris Agreement, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change lacks any binding power to enforce compliance. The U.N.

Korea Times - Opinion - 1 day ago

The Los Angeles Lakers Are Open To Drafting LeBron James' Son Bronny: Report

The NBA legend has previously expressed a desire to one day play in the league with his elder son.

Huffington Post - Sports - 2 days ago

With Chop Robinson, Dolphins Plug Defensive Roster Hole in First Round of 2024 NFL Draft

Miami Dolphins take Penn State defensive lineman Chop Robinson with the 21st overall pick, filling a glaring defensive need.

Miami New Times - US News - 2 days ago

Dilettante's Guide to Miami Dolphins' 2024 Draft Picks

We've graded the new additions to the Dolphins' roster, with no qualms about our methodology.

Miami New Times - US News - 2 days ago

Europe's economy shows signs of life with 0.3% growth in 1st quarter as inflation, energy woes ease

Europe’s economy perked up slightly at the start of the year, recording 0.3% growth in the January-March quarter as the inflation burden on consumers eased and the stagnating German economy, the continent’s biggest, started to show modest signs of life.

AP News - Business - 2 days 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 - 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

Matt Ryan replaces Phil Simms, Boomer Esiason as new quarterback on CBS' 'The NFL Today'

CBS is shaking up its Sunday studio show 'The NFL Today,' with Matt Ryan joining the crew in place of departing longtime analysts Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 3 days ago

The brutal conflict in Sudan is not a civil war. It's a war on civilians -- Khalid Mustafa Medani

Two militias are engaging in ethnic cleansing and brutal war crimes, with Sudanese people caught in the middle. The international community needs to intervene

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 3 days ago

Commanders get crucial 'value picks' in NFL draft

Mike Jones joins Michael Holley and Vincent Goodwill to discuss the 2024 NFL Draft, and why the Washington Commanders deserve credit for selecting crucial pieces to fill their positions of need.

NBC News - Sports - 3 days ago

3 Fantasy Football Busts to Avoid After the NFL Draft

The NFL draft completely tanked these players' fantasy football outlooks for the 2024 season.

Sports Illustrated - Sports - 3 days ago

Bills Draft Pick Keon Coleman Dishes Out Hilarious and Unexpected Advice During First Press Conference

If you watched Bills draft pick Keon Coleman's introductory press conference expecting to hear football talk, you got a lot more than that.

Breitbart - Sports - 4 days ago

All the data is showing inflation isn't going away, making things tough on Fed

The last batch of inflation news that Federal Reserve officials will see before their meeting next week is in, and none of it is very good.

CNBC - Business - 4 days ago

Rams 2024 NFL draft: Breaking down 10 picks, five on offense, four defenders, kicker

The Rams had 10 picks in the 2024 NFL draft, picking five offensive players, four defenders and a kicker. They began by taking Florida State's Jared Verse.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 5 days ago

Chargers 2024 NFL draft: Breaking down all nine picks, five on offense

The Chargers had nine picks in the 2024 NFL draft, picking five offensive players and four defenders. They began by taking Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 5 days ago

Iraqi influencer Om Fahad shot dead by motorbike assassin

The TikTok star shared videos of herself dancing to pop music in form-hugging clothes

Evening Standard - World - 5 days ago

China is rapidly expanding its influence in our backyard and US must act now

The four of us represent different regions across the country. But we all know that the U.S. must help develop our hemisphere for more substantial and lasting cooperation.

Fox News - Opinion - 5 days ago

Chargers trade to nab Georgia receiver, then draft Jim Harbaugh's Michigan linebacker

The Chargers had to replace former starters Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, so they traded up in Day 2 of the NFL draft to take Georgia wideout Ladd McConkey.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 5 days ago

Romania court opens way for start of influencer Tate's trial

Bucharest: A Bucharest court on Friday gave the green light for the start of the human trafficking trial of controversial influencer Andrew Tate after...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 6 days ago

What is the conflict between Rwanda and Congo?

Everything you need to know about the difference between Rwanda and Congo - and the war between them

Evening Standard - World - 6 days ago

Fmr NFL coach Brian Billick previews 2024 draft, weighs players' concerns about sky-high state income taxes

Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl-winning coach Brian Billick previews the 2024 NFL draft, weighing in on players' growing concerns about state income taxes.

Fox News - Business - 7 days ago

Slowing growth plus stubborn inflation add up to a headache for Fed officials

The data spells at least a mild stagflationary environment that will make policymaking troublesome.

CNBC - Business - 7 days ago

US economic growth slows in first quarter; inflation surges

he U.S. economy grew at its slowest pace in nearly two years as a jump in imports to meet still-strong consumer spending widened the trade deficit.

One America News Network - Business - 7 days ago

Navigating the rise in conflicts between humans and fishing cats in Bangladesh

In a quiet village called Charghikamala in Rajbari district, a sad story unfolded one night. Helal, a villager, heard his goat crying out in fear. When he went to check, he found a beautiful creature lying still under the moonlight — a fishing cat, with fur like twilight and eyes shining like emeralds. Helal says […]

Mongabay - Environment - 7 days ago

Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law

Conservative Supreme Court justices appear skeptical that state abortion bans that took effect after the sweeping ruling overturning Roe v. Wade violate federal health care law, even during some medical emergencies

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 8 days ago

Columbia U president to testify in Congress on campus conflicts over war in Gaza, response

She will appear before the same committee that grilled the presidents of Harvard, MIT and University of Pennsylvania in December; the presidents of Penn and Harvard have since resigned

YNET News - World - 15 days ago

Inflation Is Not in a Good Spot. There's a Clear Culprit. -- Nitish Pahwa

It’s getting very expensive to own a vehicle.

Slate - Business - 16 days ago

How are India's new-age influencers shaping the electoral game?

Ahead of the Indian general elections, political parties are leveraging the power of the internet and social media to to maximise their outreach and engagement in the election process.

Global Voices - Technology - 16 days ago

Inflation edges higher as housing costs and travel prices rise

Consumer prices rose by an annual 2.7% in March, from 2.5% in February, reducing the odds that the central bank will lower already high borrowing costs for consumers in May

Times of Israel - Business - 17 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 - 20 days ago

Jamie Dimon warns that inflation, wars and Fed policy pose major threats ahead

Taken together, Dimon said the three issues pose substantial unknowns.

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 - 22 days ago

Inflation Surges To 3.5%: Persistent Price Pressures Test Economic Resilience

The latest CPI report for March unveils a sharp uptick in inflation to 3.5%, posing a significant test to the resilience of the economy.

International Business Times - US News - 22 days ago

The Influential Conservative Group Making it Harder for Idaho Districts to Fix Their Schools

The Idaho Freedom Foundation has gone beyond the education culture wars by targeting local bond and levy elections, which districts rely on heavily to build and repair schools.

ProPublica - Politics - 23 days ago

Surprise inflation drop could mean cheaper mortgages by the summer

The fall in inflation has increased the chances the Bank of England will look to cut interest rates in the summer

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

The most influential Irish people on London's food and drink scene revealed

THE top Irish talents currently working in London’s hospitality industry have been revealed.Iris...

Irish Post - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Fighting inflation: Experts share what behavioral changes, habits can save you major cash in 2024

Personal finance expert say a few helpful tweaks to habits and behaviors, including the adoption of "loud budgeting," can help people save big in 2024.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

How AI Is Being Used to Influence and Disrupt the 2024 Election

The BBC found dozens of deep fakes showing Trump surrounded by Black supporters. It’s just one of many ways AI is being leveraged for politics.

New York Magazine - Technology - 2 months ago

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron asks Chinese FM Wang Yi to use influence on Iran to pressure Houthis -- Iran-backed Houthis' drone and missile action in the Red Sea since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas in October 2023 has disrupted the movement of commercial vessels, affecting international trade and forcing many ships to change routes

Iran-backed Houthis’ drone and missile action in the Red Sea since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas in October 2023 has disrupted the movement of commercial vessels, affecting international trade and forcing many ships to change routes

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron asks Chinese FM Wang Yi to use influence on Iran to pressure Houthis

Iran-backed Houthis’ drone and missile action in the Red Sea since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas in October 2023 has disrupted the movement of commercial vessels, affecting international trade and forcing many ships to change routes

First Post - World - 2 months ago

Arctic Blast Postpones NFL Game but Iowa Caucus Is Still a Go

The Iowa Republican Caucuses will also unfold amid record-low temperatures and driving snow that could seriously impact the turnout.

Inside Edition - Politics - 3 months ago

Private firms profiting from your vote: The role of the influence industry around the world

Digital campaigning tactics remain a key topic in 2024 elections around the world. These tools, mainly managed by private companies, are used by political actors to influence election outcomes worldwide.

Global Voices - Technology - 4 months ago

NFL Week 15: Early Over/Under Bets 👀

Week 14 brought several surprises, including the Tennessee Titans' stunning comeback victory over the Miami Dolphins on Monday night. Tennessee found itself…

CNN - Sports - 4 months ago

NFL Week 15: Early Odds to Monitor 👀

Week 14 was another impactful one for the NFL. The Buffalo Bills beat the Chiefs in Kansas City, the Dallas Cowboys handled the Philadelphia Eagles, the…

CNN - Sports - 4 months ago

Kyrgyzstan moves to rid national flag of likeness to 'fickle' sunflower

Kyrgyzstan's parliament voted on Wednesday to tweak the design of the national flag after critics, including President Sadyr Japarov, said its central element looked like a sunflower which in the local culture symbolises fickleness and servility.

Reuters - Weird - 5 months ago

Israel's latest conflict with Hamas: A geopolitical perspective

Achieving a lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict entails recognizing Palestinians' historical rights, ending apartheid practices, and stopping illegal settlement activities.

Global Voices - World - 6 months ago

How AI has influenced diamond trading business

In the world of diamond trading, AI is the catalyst for a transformative journey

First Post - Business - 7 months ago

China uses higher education to increase its influence in North Macedonia

"Probably the most important and long-term strategy for anchoring China’s soft power in North Macedonia is the opening of the Confucius Institute in Skopje, at the oldest and most renowned public university, Ss. Cyril and Methodius in 2013."

Global Voices - Science - 9 months ago

Nevada's New Governor Vilified Lobbyist's Influence in COVID Lab Scandal, Then Asked Him to Help With Budget

Gov. Joe Lombardo once called his predecessor’s support of an error-prone COVID-19 testing lab the “biggest scandal in our history” but then brought in the lobbyist who pulled strings to get that lab licensed to help prepare his state budget.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Conservative Activist Poured Millions Into Groups Seeking to Influence Supreme Court on Elections and Discrimination

Newly obtained records show how Leonard Leo, an architect of the right-wing takeover of the courts, has been funding groups pushing to change elections and anti-discrimination laws.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Is the Fed's Cure for Inflation Worse Than the Disease?

Economic analyst Ryan Sweet on the tricky balance Jerome Powell is trying to strike and how Europe’s woes could spread to America.

New York Magazine - Business - 1 year ago

In the Ukraine Conflict, Fake Fact-Checks Are Being Used to Spread Disinformation

Social media posts debunking purported Ukrainian disinformation are themselves fake. That doesn’t stop them from being featured on Russian state TV.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago