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Hamas negotiators begin Gaza truce talks in Cairo -- Yesterday

For months, the talks have stumbled over Hamas’ long-standing demand for a commitment to end the offensive by Israel

The Globe and Mail - World - 7 minutes ago

Edwards outduels Jokic: Wolves 'know who we are'

Anthony Edwards scored a playoff career-high 43 points to help the Timberwolves seize home-court advantage with a Game 1 win in Denver.

ESPN - Sports - 1 hour ago

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes' kids 'don't care' about parents' stardom, hit 'fast-forward' on mom's TV scene

Ryan Gosling admitted that his children with Eva Mendes "don't care" about their parents' fame. The pair share daughters Esmeralda and Amada.

Fox News - Entertainment - 1 hour ago

May 4: Far right cheers as official, thought to be PM, says no ending war for hostage deal

Negotiations to resume Sunday * Demonstrators rallying for captives, elections clash with police in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem * Protests, arrests at US universities as graduations held

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Hamas official says no hostage deal without explicit end to war as talks set to resume

New York synagogues receive fake bomb threats * Hamas military wing says West Bank commander among dead in raid * Protests, arrests at US universities as graduations held

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Hamas official says group will not agree to truce that does not end Gaza war

JERUSALEM: A senior Hamas official insisted late Saturday that the group would 'not agree under any circumstances' to a truce in Gaza that did not explicitly include a complete end to the war.

Manila Times - World - 3 hours ago

AI scams could become 'growth industry of all time,' warns Buffett

The billionaire investing guru told tens of thousands of shareholders that he recently saw an AI video of himself, complete with a perfect voiceover, giving fake advice

Voice of America - US News - 3 hours ago

GOP Senators Demand Biden Cancel Plans to Accept Gazan Refugees into US

Think tank FAIR noted that Arab states refuse to accept Palestinian refugees due to possible security risks, while the U.S. ’seems less cautious in this respect

Epoch Times - World - 4 hours ago

College agitators bringing antisemitism back 'in style,' authors warn

Antisemitism is the hatred or prejudice against Jewish people. Concern has been growing across the United States and abroad about rising antisemitism following the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel perpetrated by Hamas, a terrorist organization.

Fox News - Business - 4 hours ago

ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED: -- College agitators bringing antisemitism back 'in style,' authors warn

Antisemitism is the hatred or prejudice against Jewish people. Concern has been growing across the United States and abroad about rising antisemitism following the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel perpetrated by Hamas, a terrorist organization.

Fox News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Turkey halts trade with Israel until permanent ceasefire, humanitarian aid secured in Gaza -- May 3, 2024

Israel’s ‘uncompromising attitude’ and the worsening situation in Gaza’s Rafah region prompted Ankara to halt all exports and imports, Trade Minister Omer Bolat said

The Globe and Mail - World - 4 hours ago

Students in Ireland and Switzerland join Gaza protest wave -- Yesterday

Trinity College said it had restricted access to the campus to students, staff and residents to ensure safety and that the Book of Kells exhibition would be closed on Saturday

The Globe and Mail - World - 4 hours ago

'Noticeable Progress' In Cease-Fire Talks, But Israel Downplays Chances Of Ending War

A top U.N. official says there is now a full-blown famine in northern Gaza, while Israel insists it will launch an offensive into Rafah.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Warren Buffett says AI may be better for scammers than society. And he's seen how

Warren Buffett’s company reported a steep drop in earnings as the value of its investment portfolio plunged even as its core businesses prospered

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Business - 7 hours ago

Anti-war protest ruffles University of Michigan as demonstrations collide with graduation season

Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags during the University of Michigan's commencement Saturday, as student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war collided with the annual pomp-and-circumstance of graduation season at American universities.

CTV News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Student Protests Against Israel's Offensive In Gaza Spread

Student protests against the Israeli military assault on Gaza following the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel has spread to several countries.

International Business Times - Business - 8 hours ago

Thousands pack Omaha arena to soak up guru investor Warren Buffett's wisdom

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reported a steep drop in earnings Saturday as the paper value of its investments plummeted and it pared its Apple holdings. Nevertheless, tens of thousands of

Washington Times - Business - 8 hours ago

Anti-war protesters interrupt University of Michigan graduation -- Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags and Israeli flags during the University of Michigan's commencement Saturday.

Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags and Israeli flags during the University of Michigan's commencement Saturday.

CBS News - US News - 10 hours ago

Daily Briefing May 4: Day 211 - Are US high schools the next Gaza war battleground?

US bureau chief Jacob Magid on media storm over a potential hostage release deal, US Secretary of State Blinken's insight into Netanyahu's leadership & Hamas expulsion from Qatar

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Best Deals of the Day: Star Wars Deals at Best Buy, Samsung, Humble Bundle,...

Check out the best deals of the day for Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Gizmodo - Technology - 11 hours ago

A look at commencement ceremonies as US campuses are roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war

Some U.S. universities that have been roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war have taken steps to contain disruptions during their commencement ceremonies.

AP News - US News - 11 hours ago

Premier League -- Premier League round-up: Massive win for Nottingham Forest as Burnley edge towards relegation

Arsenal kept the pressure on Manchester City in the race for the Premier League title with a 3-0 win against Bournemouth.

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

LOOMING: Biden Admin Days Away From Statement On Israel's Conduct In Gaza...

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) spoke to HuffPost about a "warning sign" ahead of a deadline for Biden to say if Israel is violating international and U.S. law.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Progress reported in Gaza truce talks, but Israel downplays chances of ending war with Hamas

Egyptian state media report 'noticeable progress' in talks with Hamas and Israel, but an Israeli official downplayed prospects for a full end to the war.

Los Angeles Times - World - 11 hours ago

Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for Ukrainian President Zelensky and High-Ranking Ex-Officials

Russia issued arrest warrants for Volodymyr Zelensky alongside top former Ukrainian officials including ex-president Petro Poroshenko.

Breitbart - Politics - 12 hours ago

'Full-blown famine' in north Gaza, World Food chief warns

Washington: The chief of the United Nations food program has warned of a full blown famine in northern Gaza and reiterated calls for a ceasefire in...

Peninsula Qatar - World - 12 hours ago

A British-Palestinian doctor was denied entry to France for a Senate meeting about the war in Gaza

A well-known British-Palestinian surgeon who volunteered in Gaza hospitals said he was denied entry to France on Saturday to speak at a French Senate meeting about the Israel-Hamas war. Authorities wo

Washington Times - World - 13 hours ago

Warren Buffett says AI scamming will be the next big 'growth industry'

Artificial intelligence has both "enormous potential for good and enormous potential for harm," the investing guru said during Berkshire's annual meeting.

CNBC - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

The Kentucky Derby is turning 150 years old. It's survived world wars and controversies of all kinds.

The Derby has survived two world wars, the Depression and pandemics, including COVID-19 in 2020, when it ran in virtual silence without the usual crowd of 150,000.

NBC News - Entertainment - 14 hours ago

Kendrick Lamar and Drake Trade Diss Tracks as Rap War Rages On

Kendrick Lamar and Drake traded diss tracks Friday night in the latest salvos in the rapper’s weeks-long lyrical feud.

Rolling Stone - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Under the shadow of war, West Bank settlers are pushing Palestinians from their lands

Since Oct. 7, violence between Israeli settlers and Palestinian villagers has been escalating

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 17 hours ago

Star Wars fun, Alice Wang's extraterrestrial art and more out-of-this-world L.A. culture

Let's hit the turbo-thrusters and blast off into the arts beat this week

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 17 hours ago

Watch: 'Star Wars' Star Mark Hamill Visits White House, Gushes over President 'Joebi-Wan Kenobi'

Actor Mark Hamill visited the White House, where he gushed over White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and President "Joebi-Wan Kenobi."

Breitbart - Entertainment - 18 hours ago

The 'Dark Fleet' powering Putin's Ukraine war machine is out of hand. It's time to act

We should no longer ask if the rules-based order can stand. We should be asking – has it already fallen?

Telegraph UK - Business - 18 hours ago

US House Democrats urge Biden to push Israel on war conduct, mull halting arms sales

Letter from 88 members of US Congress says that any potential pause on military funding should not affect missile defense systems such as Iron Dome

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Jour­nal­ists in Gaza award­ed World Press Free­dom prize

All Palestinian journalists covering Israel’s war on Gaza have been awarded UNESCO’s World Press Freedom prize.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Biden honours Michelle Yeoh with Medal of Freedom, the top US civilian award

WASHINGTON: Malaysia's Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh was one of 19 people to receive the US Presidential Medal of Freedom on Friday (May 3). Others who received the highest US civi

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Canada Post lost $748 million last year, warns of 'critical' financial situation -- News

Canada Post warns its financial situation is so grim it could run out of operating money in less than a year, citing declining revenue and increased competition from private delivery companies.

CBC News - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

The Black Keys in Dublin: Gritty show gives people what they wanted, especially towards the triumphant finish

The Ohio players came to play and people got what they wanted, mainly towards the triumphant finish

Irish Times - Entertainment - 23 hours ago

Israel examines joint control of Gaza with Arab states

According to the plan, Israel to share control with the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, alongside the United States, and it will allow for continued IDF operations inside Gaza

YNET News - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Gaza floating pier will be ready within days, USAID says. Delivering aid to starving children is a priority

Israel-Hamas war: The U.S. expects to start delivering aid via a new sea route to Gaza this month, prioritizing food for starving children.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

A senior UN official says northern Gaza is now in 'full-blown famine'

A top U.N. official says hard-hit northern Gaza is now in “full-blown famine” after more than six months of war between Israel and Hamas and severe Israeli restrictions on food deliveries to the Palestinian territory.

AP News - World - 1 day ago

An AI-controlled fighter jet took the Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war

AI marks one of the biggest advances in military aviation since the early 1990s

The Globe and Mail - Business - 1 day ago

Congressman praises heckling of war protesters, including 1 who made monkey gestures at Black woman

Israel-Hamas war demonstrations at the University of Mississippi turned ugly when one counter-protester appeared to make monkey noises and gestures at a Black woman.

AP News - World - 1 day ago

Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 15 others

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, slain civil rights activist Medgar Evers and actor Michelle Yeoh are among a diverse group of 19 people who have received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden.

AP News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Prebys Foundation awards $7 million in grants to 14 San Diego researchers

$500,000 awards cover subjects from cancer to infectious disease

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

The U.S. labor market is shifting toward skilled labor as white-collar hiring slows

The evidence can be found in the data, which shows higher unemployment for workers in business services and a lower one for people who work in manufacturing.

NBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Halle Berry Pushes for Funding Towards Menopause Research

Halle Berry is embracing her age! The 57-year-old Oscar winner went to Capitol Hill to push for more funding towards menopause research and education.

Inside Edition - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Biden Is Days Away From Making A Key Statement On Israel and Gaza. Here's What To Expect.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) spoke to HuffPost about a "warning sign" ahead of a deadline for Biden to say if Israel is violating international and U.S. law.

Huffington Post - Politics - 1 day ago

Netanyahu tells Blinken he will not end war as part of hostage deal

‘We are determined to get a ceasefire that brings hostages home and to get it now,’ says US secretary of state

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Israel hasn't shown 'plan' to US for Rafah invasion amid UN warnings

The U.S. said Israel has not presented Washington with a 'comprehensive plan' for its invasion of Rafah, where over 1.5 million Palestinians displaced...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Jury Awards $38M in Child Abuse Lawsuit Against State Youth Center

David Meehan, a former resident of New Hampshire's Youth Detention Center, alleged he was repeatedly raped and beaten at the state-run facility.

Inside Edition - Weird - 1 day ago

What's be­hind the US gen­er­a­tional di­vide on Is­rael's war on Gaza?

Polls suggest an increasing number of young Americans are siding with Palestinians and growing critical of Israel.

Aljazeera - US News - 1 day ago

World Food Programme Director Cindy McCain: Northern Gaza is in a 'full-blown famine'

Cindy McCain, the director of World Food Programme, said that the crisis in Northern Gaza is a “horror."

NBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

US Military's Gaza Aid Pier Is on Track, USAID Says. Treating Starving Children Is a Priority. -- The United States expects to have on-the-ground arrangements in Gaza ready for humanitarian workers to start delivering food...

The United States expects to have on-the-ground arrangements in Gaza ready for humanitarian workers to start delivering food, treatment for starving children and other urgent assistance by early to mid-month when the American military expects to complete a floating pier for the aid, an official with the U.S. Agency for International Development said.

Military.com - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Justice Department warns Iowa it plans to sue over state's new immigration law

The U.S. Department of Justice has told Iowa's top officials it plans to sue the state over a new law making it a crime for a person to be in Iowa if they've previously been denied admission

Washington Times - US News - 1 day ago

Justice Department warns it plans to sue Iowa over new state immigration law

The U.S. Department of Justice says it plans to sue Iowa over the state's new immigration law. The statute makes it a crime for a person to be in the state if they've previously been denied admission to the U.S.

AP News - US News - 1 day ago

Gaza death toll rises to 34,622 martyrs

Gaza: The number of casualties due to the Israeli aggression on the Gaza enclave since October has risen to 34,622 martyrs and 77,867 injured, the Min...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 1 day ago

US Military's Gaza Aid Pier Is on Track, USAID Says. Treating Starving Children Is a Priority.

The United States expects to have on-the-ground arrangements in Gaza ready for humanitarian workers to start delivering food, treatment for starving children and other urgent assistance by early to mid-month when the American military expects to complete a floating pier for the aid, an official with the U.S. Agency for International Development said.

Military.com - US News - 1 day ago

New -- In Ukraine, landmines are part of the war's deadly legacy -- Briar Stewart -- News

Up 2 million landmines have been scattered across 11 regions in the country

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

War reaches day 800; Russia says it curbed Ukrainian attacks overnight

As the Russia-Ukraine war reaches its 800th day, battle continues with little hope for a resolution; Russia says it curbed overnight drone attacks from Ukraine.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Turkey halts trade with Israel until permanent ceasefire, humanitarian aid secured in Gaza

Israel’s ‘uncompromising attitude’ and the worsening situation in Gaza’s Rafah region prompted Ankara to halt all exports and imports, Trade Minister Omer Bolat said

The Globe and Mail - Business - 1 day ago

China's Xi Jinping to begin Europe visit amid tensions over industrial policy and Ukraine war

Chinese leader’s key political meeting to be with French president Emmanuel Macron and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Maui suing cellphone carriers over wildfire alerts it says people never got -- A lawsuit says if emergency responders had known about widespread cellphone outages during the deadly Maui wildfires, they would've used other methods to warn about the disaster.

A lawsuit says if emergency responders had known about widespread cellphone outages during the deadly Maui wildfires, they would've used other methods to warn about the disaster.

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Western banks have no excuse for funding Putin's war machine

Some of the world’s biggest banks are now generating far more money in Russia than they were before the war started. It is shameful.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 1 day ago

Radio industry will pay tribute to Steve Wright at Arias awards

The veteran broadcaster was one of the most familiar voices on UK radio airwaves

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Russia using banned chemical weapons in war on Ukraine, State Department...

Russia has violated the Chemical Weapons Convention on the battlefield in Ukraine, according to State Department officials.

Washington Examiner - World - 1 day ago

In pictures: The wave of protests against Gaza war at universities across the US

As Gaza is laid to waste, students across the US have protested at universities against the Israeli offensive in response to the 7 October Hamas-led attacks on Israel. Tensions have continued to rise and police officers have taken action.

Sky News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' signing of the repeal of a Civil War-era ban on nearly all abortions was a stirring occasion for the women working to ensure the 19th century law remains in the past.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' signing of the repeal of a Civil War-era ban on nearly all abortions was a stirring occasion for the women working to ensure the 19th century law remains in the past.

AP News - Politics - 2 days ago

After Breaking Silence, Biden Faces Balancing Act On Gaza Demos

Joe Biden broke his silence Thursday on the student protests against Israel's war with Hamas but the US president faces a difficult balancing act to avoid hurting his reelection chances against Donald Trump.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Commentary: US students protesting Gaza war are not representative of young Americans

Dissatisfaction among young people over the Israel-Hamas war is unlikely to initiate a major swing in the 2024 US presidential election, says a US politics academic.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Gazans thank U.S. campus protesters. Israel condemns what it sees as 'Nazi-like behavior'

People across Gaza sent thanks to students protesting on U.S. campuses against Israel; Israeli leaders characterized the demonstrators as 'pro-Palestinian mobs.'

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

In Ukraine war, China is helping tilt momentum in Russia's favor, top U.S. spy says

China’s assistance has helped Russia shore up its military, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told senators Thursday.

NBC News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Canada's emissions report shows progress toward 2030 goal, but still a long way to go

Canada's latest greenhouse-gas emissions report shows the country making progress toward meeting its next target in 2030, but there is still a very long way to go.

CTV News - Science - 2 days ago

Periods are a nightmare in Gaza's crowded, unsanitary camps. Women are using birth control to skip them -- Yasmine Hassan

Samah El-Nazli, a mother of four living in a makeshift tent in Rafah, is among millions of Gazans in overcrowded camps struggling to access food, water and sanitation as the war continues. She and others are opting to use birth control to delay their periods rather than scrambling to find costly feminine hygiene products.

CBC News - Health - 2 days ago

Chaos unfolds at Gaza UCLA protest -- Flash bangs made a thunderous noise as police attempted to dismantle the pro-Palestinian protester's camp. -- US & Canada

Flash bangs made a thunderous noise as police attempted to dismantle the pro-Palestinian protester's camp.

BBC News - US News - 2 days ago

Chaos unfolds at Gaza UCLA protest

Flash bangs made a thunderous noise as police attempted to dismantle the pro-Palestinian protester's camp.

BBC News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Tarik Amar: This is the biggest illusion about the Ukraine war the West refuses to acknowledge

Despite what foreign leaders and commentators say – and really seem to believe – Russia is the one setting the tempo of the conflict

Russia Today - Opinion - 2 days ago

Biden says 'order must prevail' during campus protests over Gaza

President Biden defended the right to free speech but says 'order must prevail' on college campuses across the country.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Biden warning on Rafah is election ploy dressed in geopolitical clothing

Opinion: The Biden administration has now resorted to political blackmail to get its way; Taming the IDF will give the Biden election campaign, so it hopes, a perceptible boost among Muslim and progressive voters

YNET News - Opinion - 2 days ago

April updates for Windows 10 and 11 break some VPN software, Microsoft says

VPN connection bug affects all supported versions of Windows 10, 11, and Server.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Israel-Hamas war: Australian university students camping out in support of Gaza

Pro-Palestinian encampments are spreading at Australian universities, adding to global protests over the war in Gaza. Tensions are running high, as the movement there enters its second week. Some campuses have seen standoffs between protesters from both sides and there are growing worries that this could escalate. Mean

Channel NewsAsia - World - 2 days ago

Iran imposes sanctions on US, UK over backing Israel's Gaza war

Iran imposed sanctions Thursday on several American and British individuals and entities for supporting Israel in its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip. The...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Trump calls judge 'crooked' after facing a warning of jail time if he violates a trial gag order

Returning briefly to the campaign trail, Donald Trump has called the judge presiding over his hush money trial “crooked” a day after being held in contempt of court and threatened with jail time for violating a gag order.

AP News - Politics - 2 days ago

As Hamas considers cease-fire, question hangs: Will Israel end war without the group's destruction?

Hamas says it is considering the latest proposal for a cease-fire with Israel that the United States and other mediators hope will avert an Israeli attack on the Gaza town of Rafah. But chances for …

Bay to Bay News - World - 2 days ago

Colombia To Break Diplomatic Relations With Israel Over Gaza War

Colombian President Gustavo Petro says his government will break diplomatic relations with Israel, describing the siege of Gaza as “genocide.”

Huffington Post - World - 2 days ago

Make no mistake: ICC arrest warrants would harm Israel

It will take concerted diplomatic efforts to stop legal proceedings if international indictments of Israelis become real

Times of Israel - Opinion - 2 days ago

Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry review: Elene Naveriani's warm, wise dramedy makes merry with a midlife crisis

Georgian film about a fearless 48-year-old heroine who has never wanted a husband, preferring blackberry-picking, cake and solitude

Irish Times - Entertainment - 3 days ago

House passes bill to expand definition of antisemitism amid growing campus protests over Gaza war

The House has passed legislation that would establish a broader definition of antisemitism for the Department of Education to enforce anti-discrimination laws.

AP News - Politics - 3 days ago

Colombia's president says country will break diplomatic relations with Israel over war in Gaza

As tensions escalate between Colombia and Israel over the Israel-Hamas war, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced his government will break diplomatic relations with Israel.

Fox News - World - 3 days ago

Colombia's president says country will break diplomatic relations with Israel over Gaza war

Bogota, Colombia: Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Wednesday announced his government will break diplomatic relations with Israel effective Thursd...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 3 days ago

DEA Cedes Ground in the Losing War on Weed. It's Not Enough

America ceded ground this week in its longest and dumbest war: the War on Drugs.

Newsweek - Opinion - 3 days ago

Beekeeper Who Corrals Swarm At MLB Game Is All The Buzz For What Happens Next

“Minor leagues to the big leagues now,” beekeeper Matt Hilton said.

Huffington Post - Environment - 3 days ago

Scientists warn Canada 'way behind the virus' as bird flu explodes among U.S. dairy cattle -- Lauren Pelley -- News -- - -- Health -- |

While federal officials say there’s still no sign of a dangerous form of bird flu appearing in Canadian dairy cows, scientists warn limited surveillance means Canada might not be staying ahead of an explosive H5N1 outbreak impacting dairy cattle south of the border.

CBC News - Health - 3 days ago

Could the Columbia Campus wars now tear British universities apart?

Pro-Palestinian demonstrations and overt antisemitism led to the national guard being called out to one American university. Think it couldn’t spiral out of control in this country? Think again, says Nicole Lampert

Independent UK - Politics - 3 days ago

Mortgage wars enter next phase as property remains a rich playground

The big banks are rethinking how much risk they can take when it comes to lending, as some say that excessive regulation is only helping wealthy borrowers while others miss out.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 4 days ago

San Diego Music Awards: Top winners Sara Petite, Jonny Tarr each score two victories

Thee Sacred Souls earned Artist of the Year honors, while guitarist Stevie Salas was the Country Dick Montana Lifetime Achievement Award recipient at Tuesday's awards fete at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay.

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Entertainment - 4 days ago

How many people died violent deaths in the Irish Civil War?

Two historians have come up with as definitive a figure as can be estimated

Irish Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Hell's Kitchen, Stereophonic lead Tony Awards with 13 nominations each - News - Entertainment - | April 30

Two Broadway shows celebrating the origins of sonic creativity — the musical Hell's Kitchen powered by Alicia Keys songs, and the play Stereophonic about a '70s rock band at the edge of stardom — each earned a leading 13 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, a list that also saw a record number of women nominated for best director.

CBC News - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Exploring ethics of advanced AI assistants -- Artificial intelligence assistants may soon be able to do much more than play your favorite music or call your mom, but some Google researchers warn about possible ethical dilemmas. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has more.

Artificial intelligence assistants may soon be able to do much more than play your favorite music or call your mom, but some Google researchers warn about possible ethical dilemmas. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has more.

CBS News - Technology - 4 days ago

4 Police Officers Killed While Trying to Serve a Warrant

Four officers were killed while attempting to serve a warrant at a house in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Inside Edition - Weird - 4 days ago

Jonathan Groff earns 3rd Tony Award nomination for role in Sondheim revival on Broadway

Ronks native Jonathan Groff earned his third Tony Award nomination Tuesday morning, as announced by

Lancaster Online - Entertainment - 4 days ago

En­camp, di­vest and keep your eyes on Gaza

Students must not allow sensationalist media coverage of their mobilisation to overshadow news of Israeli atrocities.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 4 days ago

Charlotte shooting: 4 law enforcement officers killed, 4 injured as US Marshals Task Force served warrant

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said four law enforcement officers were killed and four others were wounded in a shootout involving a U.S. Marshals Task Force on Monday.

Fox News - US News - 4 days ago

World Central Kitchen to return to Gaza after seven aid workers killed

The NGO made the decision to return as ‘the humanitarian situation there remains dire’

Evening Standard - World - 4 days ago

Four police officers shot dead serving warrant in North Carolina

Police chief speaks of ‘absolutely tragic day’ as officers sprayed with bullets from high powered rifle

Evening Standard - World - 4 days ago

Portland university 'pauses' Boeing ties amid Gaza protests, but students won't budge

As Portland State University president promises to hold open forum in May to discuss donations from aerospace giant, students refuse to vacate encampment blocking campus library

Times of Israel - Business - 4 days ago

Opinion: Israel faces a Nazi enemy in Hamas, but the aggressor celebrates while the defender fears arrest warrants; this absurdity is not only a threat to Israel but the Free World at large

Opinion: Israel faces a Nazi enemy in Hamas, but the aggressor celebrates while the defender fears arrest warrants; this absurdity is not only a threat to Israel but the Free World at large

YNET News - Opinion - 4 days ago

Hope rises for new Gaza ceasefire talks as Israel scales back demands

For weeks, ceasefire talks have been at a standstill. Now, with the new proposal in hand, an Israeli delegation is on its way to Cairo.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 5 days ago

War in Ukraine: Why is the EU still buying Russian gas?

Although the EU has dramatically reduced the amount of Russian gas it imports, significant quantities are still flowing into the bloc.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 5 days ago

Turkish FM, Blinken meet in Riyadh amid Gaza efforts

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The two top diplomats were in the country for...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 5 days ago

Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia to discuss Israel normalization, post-war Gaza

Top US diplomat to discuss with Saudi authorities efforts for normalization deal between kingdom and Israel, a mega deal that includes Washington giving Riyadh agreements on bilateral defense and security commitments as well as nuclear cooperation

YNET News - World - 6 days ago

The US and the UK are pushing for total war on all fronts

The Iran-Israel clash has served as a catalyst for renewed escalation by Western leaders, and World War III cannot be ruled out

Russia Today - Opinion - 6 days ago

The economic war between the US and China will cause problems for Ireland

A country which has prospered for many years from being all things to all people is facing some new and difficult questions, particularly if Donald Trump is the next US president

Irish Times - Opinion - 6 days ago

WEF president: 'We haven't seen this kind of debt since the Napoleonic Wars'

Borge Brende, president of the World Economic Forum, gave a stark outlook for the global economy.

CNBC - Business - 6 days ago

Trump vs. Biden Polls: Will the War in Gaza Decide the 2024 Race?

While the carnage in Gaza and protests on campus are dominating the political discourse, so far that isn’t reflected in presidential polling.

New York Magazine - Politics - 7 days ago

Arts & Culture News -- How Phoenix-based Artists 4 Liberation uses art to speak out about Gaza

"If art is so powerful, why not use it to create change?" says organization founder E Rizo.

Phoenix New Times - Entertainment - 8 days ago

Columbia protesters say they're at an impasse with administrators, will continue anti-war camp

As the death toll mounts in the war in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis worsens, protesters at universities all over the U.S. are demanding that schools cut financial ties to Israel and divest from companies they say are enabling the conflict.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 8 days ago

Neuroscientists Warn of 'Cascading' Alzheimer's Risk From These Two Habits

The habits produce a "synergistic effect" on our risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease and general cognitive decline.

Newsweek - Health - 8 days ago

Baby girl delivered from dying mother's womb in Gaza dies

Her mother was injured when an Israeli strike hit the family home in Rafah

Evening Standard - World - 8 days ago

Dubai deluge likely made worse by warming world, scientists find -- Benjamin Shingler -- News

A powerful rainstorm that wreaked havoc on the desert nation of the United Arab Emirates last week was likely made more intense because of climate change, a team of international scientists has found.

CBC News - Technology - 8 days ago

Alarming rise in E-cigarette use among European teenagers, warns WHO

A WHO Europe report into adolescent health and well-being paints an alarming picture for substance use in Europe. The survey of schools found that 32% of 15-year-olds surveyed had used an e-cigarette and 20% had used these products in the last 30 days. E-cigarette use now surpasses cigarette smoking.

Euractiv - Health - 8 days ago

This is how the Gaza war has damaged nature in Israel

War has presented a myriad of complex environmental and ethical challenges, ranging from the destruction and alteration of natural habitats to the threat of wildfires and the presence of stray dogs from Gaza

YNET News - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Electric vehicles and the new trade war

The EU and the US have raised concerns over Chinese dominance in electric vehicle production, accusing them of "flooding the market" and limiting other countries' ability to compete on a level playing field.

Sky News - Technology - 8 days ago

(Almost) 1864 no more: Arizona House repeals Civil War-era abortion ban

Three Republicans joined Democrats to strike down the near-total ban on abortions. An angry House Speaker then retaliated.

Phoenix New Times - US News - 9 days ago

Israeli doctors warn hostages in danger of sexual assault, in Lancet article

Three medical experts write in medical journal, imploring action to release all captives from the clutches of Hamas, citing violence and sexual assault: 'Do not sit idly by'

YNET News - Science - 9 days ago

Doctors warn babies may be harmed by weight-loss drugs

Women using weight-loss drug semaglutide have reported surprise pregnancies, but doctors warn the risk to babies is not yet clear

Evening Standard - Health - 10 days ago

Hamas loses war in Gaza but wins it in US, West

Opinion: Prestigious universities in the US live in a reality simulating that of 1930s Germany, in which terror supporters are allowed to sow fear and express jihadist ambitions

YNET News - Opinion - 10 days ago

Hong Kong schools ban books, warn teachers not to get 'political'

Flag-raising and patriotic essays are in, frank debates about recent Chinese history are out.

Radio Free Asia - World - 11 days ago

US implements new color-coded system to warn Americans about heat danger

A new color-coded heat warning system was introduced by the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Earth Day, officials say.

Fox News - Science - 11 days ago

Until they become self aware: Israeli startup unveils AI robot capable of house chores

Founded by Prof. Amnon Shashua, Mentee Robotics is set to release a new AI robot that can understand human instructions in simple language and carry out multiple tasks around the house; It will be available for purchase in 2025

YNET News - Technology - 12 days ago

TikTok to fight ban after US pushes forward with outlawing app

Chinese-owned app says ban is ‘clear violation’ of free speech of 170 million American users

Independent UK - Technology - 12 days ago

Researchers warn of unchecked toxicity in AI language models

As OpenAI’s ChatGPT continues to change the game for automated text generation, researchers warn that more measures are needed to avoid dangerous responses.

CTV News - Top Stories - 13 days ago

When it comes to tackling global warming, individual actions do not go far enough

Rite & Reason: Slavery was abolished as it is inherently wrong and the same must happen with carbon emissions

Irish Times - Opinion - 14 days ago

Google is combining its Android software and Pixel hardware divisions to more broadly integrate AI

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says the changes will ‘turbocharge the Android and Chrome ecosystems’ and help spur innovation

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 16 days ago

Scripps Research reports progress toward creating vaccine against the harmful 'zombie' drug xylazine

An experimental vaccine blocked the toxic effects of the drug — which is frequently added to heroin and illicit fentanyl — in experiments conducted on rodents, according to research published this month

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Science - 16 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 - 17 days ago

He wasn't a crier, but then his wife died — and the tears wouldn't stop. How one father found his way forward

When bereavement books didn't help Warren Kozak, he decided to write his own. Only after he was done did he realize that his book about loss was really a book about love.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 17 days ago

Iran's attack on Israel means drone swarm attacks are something we have to think about

There is a reason people moved on from petrol engined propeller planes, though

Telegraph UK - Technology - 17 days ago

Director Alex Garland's 'Civil War' tries to dodge politics amid turmoil

Alex Garland's 'Civil War' attempts to navigate a contemporary American civil conflict devoid of explicit political commentary, leaving...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 18 days ago

Tent schools in Gaza: Fighting for education in the shadow of war

Palestinians in the town of Rafah in southern Gaza established a tent school to provide education for children away from the atmosphere of war

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 18 days ago

America's 'God of War' is now many decades old. The US Army can't replace it

The world’s leading army has some of the world’s oldest self-propelled artillery

Telegraph UK - Technology - 18 days ago

Don't bet on Supreme Court ruling on personal injuries awards bringing your premiums down

It may be years before impact of last week’s Supreme Court decision on a test challenge to guidelines slashing personal injury awards is felt

Irish Times - Opinion - 19 days ago

Sudan on brink of collapse and starvation as country marks one year of civil war

As Sudan marks the grim anniversary of a year-long conflict, aid agencies have warned that the country teeters on the edge of collapse, facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that has largely been ignored by the rest of the world.

CNN - World - 19 days ago

U.S. awards Samsung $6.4-billion in grants to expand chip production in Texas

The funding from the 2022 Chips and Science Act will support two chip production facilities, a research centre and a packaging facility, in Taylor, Tex.

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 19 days ago

'This is not over,' IDF officials warn as they push for retaliation against Iran

Analysis: Senior members of the military seek wider international coalition against Iran; test will be when Iranians responsible for terror or for Hezbollah build-up come into IDF crosshairs

YNET News - Opinion - 19 days ago

Ukrainians contemplate the once unthinkable: Losing the war with Russia

Could Ukraine lose the war? Once nearly taboo, the question hovers in Kyiv, but Ukrainians believe they must fight for their lives against Putin's troops.

Los Angeles Times - World - 21 days ago

U.S.-China competition to build drone swarms could fuel global arms race, analysts say

U.S. and Chinese military planners are gearing up for a new kind of warfare in which AI-equipped drones swarm like bees to overwhelm an enemy.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 22 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 - 22 days ago

Military successes in Gaza erased by Netanyahu's coalition

Opinion: Despite recovering from its shocking failure on October 7, IDF succeeds in delivering massive blow to Hamas in casualties, military infrastructure and abilities but government failure results in terror group taking back control in Gaza

YNET News - Opinion - 23 days ago

The withdrawal of forces from Gaza undermines the war's objectives

Opinion: To truly transition to the third phase of the war in Gaza, the IDF must conduct an operation in Rafah which will become difficult with forces leaving the Strip

YNET News - Opinion - 23 days ago

Trump's secret plan to end Russia-Ukraine war

The former US president pledged to end the war within 24 hours if elected, but refuses to disclose how; In report, his main strategy is to pressure Zelensky into territorial concessions to Putin

YNET News - World - 26 days ago

Health's weekend read includes solar eclipse eye safety, bird flu warnings and more

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

Fox News - Health - 27 days ago

In an ever-evolving strategy in Gaza, the IDF pullback is a smart move

Analysis: Israeli forces left Khan Younis, but the IDF remains an hour away from any operational location, and tactical maneuvering in Gaza will continue, with surprise raids as seen in Al Shifa; Instead of remaining static targets in the field, soldiers will adopt a more dynamic stance, also allowing refugees to leave Rafah

YNET News - Opinion - 27 days ago

Amazon faces backlash for selling Sinwar's jihadist bildungsroman

The book, whose blurb advertises Sinwar's role in the Oct 7 atrocities, is a fictionalized account of a jihadist's formative years

YNET News - Technology - 28 days ago

World Autism Awareness Day: How you can show your support in 2024

World Autism Awareness Day is an occasion dedicated to education and support. On the day, take extra time to inform yourself about autism and spread information with others.

Fox News - Health - 1 month ago

Israeli high-tech raises $3.1 billion since beginning of war

Startup Nation Central report highlights despite facing significant challenges, including 15% of workforce being called up for reserve duty and near total air blockade on Israel, local startups continue to thrive

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

She died after liposuction by a pediatrician. Doctors warn of cosmetic surgery's 'Wild West'

In California, doctors trained as pediatricians, OB-GYNs and other specialties can take on lucrative — and potentially risky — cosmetic surgeries. Some have branched out with little or no surgical training.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 1 month ago

Biden OKs $60M in aid after Baltimore bridge collapse as governor warns of 'very long road ahead'

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has been granted $60 million in immediate federal aid but warns of...

Seattlepi.com - World - 1 month ago

To get a stethoscope into Gaza you needed to buy a TV

How Mohammad's team found a way to bypass the Israeli blockade on essential medical equipment by assembling their own 3D printing process to manufacture the needed medical supplies in Gaza.

Global Voices - Health - 1 month ago

Irish garden designer scoops People's Choice Award at Melbourne flower show

DUBLIN garden designer Peter Donegan has scooped an impressive award at the Melbourne Internation...

Irish Post - Entertainment - 1 month ago

What Biden needs to know about Gaza - Mar 21, 2024

“May we reunite in Gaza City soon,” is a phrase I’ve repeated incessantly since being forced to leave my home in October to seek refuge from Israel’s bombs – only to discover that nowhere is safe within the confines of the Gaza Strip.

CNN - Opinion - 1 month ago

Intel's Israeli arm conquers all goals amid a war-infused reality

New Intel Israel CEOs navigate tough reality with multi-billion facility in the work while meeting targets during wartime despite reservist call-ups, focusing on demonstrating efficacy to global headquarters under challenging conditions

YNET News - Technology - 1 month ago

US mortgage rates will create 'dire' situation for real estate market, expert warns

A "dire" real estate situation will "take longer this time" to hit the U.S. market than before, according to TJM Institutional Services managing director James Iuorio.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

Award-winning Irish production firm behind new BBC drama The Listeners

IRELAND’S Element Pictures is producing a new BBC drama focused on a teacher who begins to hear a...

Irish Post - Business - 1 month ago

New Navy Robotics Job Aimed at Getting Specialized Sailors to Work on Drones -- The new rating is called robotics warfare specialist and "will accelerate development of deep expertise in rapidly advancing...

The new rating is called robotics warfare specialist and "will accelerate development of deep expertise in rapidly advancing autonomous technologies," the Navy said.

Military.com - 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

Top UN court dismisses South Africa's plea for additional Gaza restrictions

Pretoria has already complained about Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, claiming that Israel violated the Genocide Convention by attacking Gaza

First Post - World - 2 months ago

SpaceX has moved its incorporation to Texas from Delaware, says Elon Musk

In the wake of a recent ruling by a Delaware state judge concerning Elon Musk's 2018 pay package of $51 billion at Tesla, the tech mogul has formally relocated SpaceX's state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

No-Fun Authorities Warn Against Driving With Apple Headset

The federal government issued some (obvious) guidance after clips of wild Tesla drivers circulated.

New York Magazine - Technology - 2 months ago

Life in Israel during war-time

Wake up in the morning; open my eyes; reach for the phone; log into the news website; go through the names of the casualties; pass eyes over the faces; heart pounds hard; a quick, initial read to make sure there's no one among the casualties that I know; But if there's anything inspiring hope in the last 100 days, it's the rekindled Israeli spirit

YNET News - Opinion - 3 months ago

Stories of the civilians and soldiers who have fallen in the Israel-Hamas war

Stories of civilians and soldiers killed since Hamas’s onslaught on Israel on October 7, 2023

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 3 months ago

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Expert Explains The Importance Of HPV Vaccine Against Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer develops in a woman's cervix. According to the World Health Organisation, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. In this video, Dr. Peush Bajpai, HOD & Consultant - Medical Hemato Oncologist at Manipal Hospital, Dwarka explains the signs and symptoms of cervical cancer and the importance of vaccination.

NDTV - Health - 3 months ago

Is Europe at risk from tsunamis? Inside France's secure warning centre

With a tsunami alert drill taking place today in the south of France, we explore why it's necessary.

Euronews - Environment - 3 months ago

Dialysis delivery in India: Demand, challenges, and way forward

Initiatives like mandatory quality protocols related to service delivery along with stringent periodic audits by independent authorities will ensure execution and compliance to set standards across different models

First Post - Health - 3 months ago

Elon Musk says X will donate ad, subscription revenue tied to Gaza war -- Musk, who is under fire for supporting an antisemitic post, said the money will be donated to hospitals in Israel and to the Red Cross in Gaza.

Musk, who is under fire for supporting an antisemitic post, said the money will be donated to hospitals in Israel and to the Red Cross in Gaza.

CBS News - Business - 3 months ago

Nepal's TikTok ban is the first step towards more government control on social media

On November 13, 2023, the Nepali government imposed a blanket ban on Chinese social media platform TikTok, alleging that the platform was fostering social discord among Nepalis.

Global Voices - Technology - 4 months ago

Idaho Keeps Some Psychiatric Patients in Prison, Ignoring Decades of Warnings About the Practice

A temporary program for “dangerously mentally ill” patients has continued for five decades, despite calls from critics to provide better care. Soon, Idaho will be the only state still using prisons to house patients who face no criminal charges.

ProPublica - Health - 4 months ago

US announces visa bans after warning Israel over West Bank violence

The U.S. State Department will impose visa bans against individuals involved in undermining peace, security or stability in the occupied West Bank, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement on Tuesday announcing a new visa restriction policy.

Reuters - Top Stories - 4 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

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar says Kerala tolerant towards radical elements, CM Vijayan criticizes

He further alleged that both the Congress and the Left in Kerala have a history of appeasement of radical elements in the state.

First Post - Politics - 6 months ago

Do Lessons from the Battles for Fallujah Apply to Gaza?

"While Fallujah and Gaza are dissimilar in terms of military operations and policy resolve, they are similar in their mutual lack of an end state."

Military.com - Opinion - 6 months ago

New Zika virus variant could be 'more transmissible', scientists warn

Scientists warn that a new variant of the virus could be much more transmissible

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

Ukraine Invaded by Russia: Inside the War, the Refugee Crisis and the World's Reaction

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed and at least 10 million people have been displaced.

Inside Edition - Politics - 2 years ago

The Extortion Economy Podcast: Exploring the Secret World of Ransomware

The technology that enables ransomware may be new, but extortion and ransom are not. So why is this happening now? And can it be stopped? A new podcast from ProPublica and MIT Tech Review aims to find out.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago

Andy Warhol's Life and Near-Death Experience in New York City

Andy Warhol was a staple of New York City life from the moment he arrived in 1949 until his death in 1987.

Inside Edition - Entertainment - 2 years ago