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Police clear 100 protesters from pro-Palestinian encampment at Northeastern University -- The decision to have police move in came after tensions flared Friday night, following the last day of final exams, as angry rhetoric filled the air.

State Police and campus officers in riot gear began clearing roughly 100 protesters from a pro-Palestinian encampment at Northeastern University as the sun rose Saturday morning, but some demonstrators locked arms and refused to leave the camp, chanting “Free, free Palestine,” and other slogans.

Boston Globe - Politics - 1 hour ago

Russia Renews Missile Strikes on the Ukrainian Energy Sector

Russia launched a barrage of missiles against Ukraine overnight, in attacks that appeared to target the country's energy infrastructure.

Breitbart - World - 1 hour ago

Columbia U caves in to terrosism supporters -- Opinion: Columbia University surrenders to the pro-Palestinian mob instead of considering tens of thousands of students -- Inbar Brand

Opinion: Columbia University President Minouche Shafik constantly surrenders to the pro-Palestinian mob instead of considering the tens of thousands of students who paid a heavy price to attend the once prestigious university

YNET News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Iraq vs Vietnam AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024

Doha, Qatar: The final game in the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 quarterfinals stage is set to take place at Al Janoub Stadium when Iraq and Vietnam meet....

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 4 hours ago

Russia renews attacks on the Ukrainian energy sector as Kyiv launches drones at southern Russia

Russia has launched a barrage of missiles against Ukraine directed at energy facilities. The energy minister said facilities in Dnipropetrovsk in the south of the country and Ivano-Frankivsk and Lviv …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

IDEAS | MARIANNE MOLLMANN AND EDUARDO GONZALEZ CUEVA -- Our daughter is a student protester at Emerson. The police went too far.

There are better ways to approach the protests roiling campuses across the country from Emerson to Columbia to USC.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

REVIEW - Challengers is a killer love triangle romance that hates love - Challengers is a slow-building marvel that challenges everyone: its characters, on how far they'll go for the film's central theme; its writer, on the division between reality and fiction; and its viewers, on what they personally define as admirable and, conversely, as villainous. Jackson Weaver - News - Entertainment - | April 26 - |

Challengers is a slow-building marvel that challenges everyone: its characters, on how far they'll go for the film's central theme; its writer, on the division between reality and fiction; and its viewers, on what they personally define as admirable and, conversely, as villainous.

CBC News - Entertainment - 6 hours ago

The results of some primary elections in Indiana could determine the outcome of the general election in a deep red state where Republicans hold a supermajority in both chambers of the state legislature and GOP politicians lead many top offices.

The results of some primary elections in Indiana could determine the outcome of the general election in a deep red state where Republicans hold a supermajority in both chambers of the state legislature and GOP politicians lead many top offices.

AP News - Politics - 9 hours ago

Amazon's purchase of national NHL rights from Rogers just the beginning of the chaos that awaits Canadian sports fans

Canadian hockey fans will have to be prepared to subscribe for yet another service

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 10 hours ago

LATEST - | Spanish banking giant to enter market in huge boost for competition

The Spanish bank that owns Leitrim-based mortgage lender Avant Money has confirmed it is entering the Irish banking market.

Independent.ie - Business - 11 hours ago

Canadian duos Pendrith and Conners, and Taylor and Hadwin sit 1 back midway through Zurich Classic

Two Canadian duos, Taylor Pendrith of Richmond Hill, Ont., and his partner Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., and Nick Taylor and partner Adam Hadwin, both of Abbotsford, B.C., are one shot back of the lead heading into the weekend at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans team golf event.

CBC News - Sports - 12 hours ago

Former sheriff's deputy convicted of misdemeanor in shooting death of Christian Glass

A former Colorado sheriff’s deputy has been convicted of a misdemeanor in the shooting death of a 22-year-old man in distress who had called 911 after his car got stuck in a small mountain community.

AP News - US News - 12 hours ago

Ottawa police investigating complaints of hate speech at pro-Palestinian rally - Canada - Ottawa - | April 25

Ottawa police are investigating allegations of hate speech used during a pro-Palestinian rally on Parliament Hill on the weekend.

CBC News - Politics - 13 hours ago

Doctor on lessons from Flint water crisis -- Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.

Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.

CBS News - Science - 13 hours ago

Nearly 23% of the Canadian population reported food insecurity in 2022 -- Jenna Benchetrit -- News -- - -- Business -- |

Canada’s poverty rate rose to 9.9 per cent in 2022, approaching pre-pandemic levels as government financial benefits introduced during the COVID-19 crisis ended, according to a Statistics Canada report released Friday.

CBC News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry share lead in team event at TPC of Louisiana -- Yesterday

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry shoot 11-under 61 to share lead at Zurich Classic of New Orleans

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 13 hours ago

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

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

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Canadian doctors are using 'outdated' guidelines to screen for cancer, experts warn -- Marina von Stackelberg -- News

Family doctors use national guidelines to decide whether and when to send their patients for routine cancer screenings — but experts say Canadians' lives are at risk because those guidelines use old data, lack expert advice, and are updated too infrequently.

CBC News - Politics - 15 hours ago

US postpones decision on aid to Israeli army battalion accused of abuses against Palestinians -- Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US has determined that an Israeli military unit committed gross human-rights abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank before the war in Gaza began six months ago.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US has determined that an Israeli military unit committed gross human-rights abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank before the war in Gaza began six months ago.

Boston Globe - Politics - 15 hours ago

Jamie-Lynn Sigler Says the 'Sopranos' Set Physician Told Her Not to Disclose MS Diagnosis

The actress, who played Meadow Soprano on the hit HBO series, was diagnosed at 20-years-old but didn't disclose her medical issues publicly until 2016.

Hollywood Reporter - Entertainment - 16 hours ago

160 million Indians cast ballots in intense heat

The second phase of India’s general polls is being held amid rising temperatures and intense political debates

Russia Today - US News - 17 hours ago

Taylor Swift never 'looking back', finally moved on from Kim Kardashian

Taylor Swift has finally moved on from Kim Kardashian's feud after she released a new diss song, thanK you aIMee from The Tortured Poets Department. A source spilled to the US WEEKLY, Taylor has...

International The News - Entertainment - 17 hours ago

Ukrainian woman to be sentenced in May after pleading guilty to careless driving causing death of fellow refugee

Kseniia Vasylenko was before Cork Circuit Criminal Court where she pleaded guilty to careless driving causing the death of Andrii Nesterov at Cork Airport

Irish Times - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Cristiano Ronaldo sends angry message to this Man Utd coach

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly sent a brutal message to Ralf Rangnick during the latter’s job as an interim boss of Manchester United and it has now been revealed.When United were managed by...

International The News - Sports - 19 hours ago

Google plans to invest $2 billion to build data center in northeast Indiana, officials say

Officials say Google plans to invest $2 billion to build a data center in northeastern Indiana to help power its artificial intelligence technology and cloud business.

AP News - Business - 19 hours ago

Europe - latest - | Andrew Tate's human trafficking and rape trial can proceed, Romanian court rules

A court in Romania’s capital has ruled that a trial can start in the case of influencer Andrew Tate, who is charged with human trafficking, rape and formin...

Independent.ie - World - 19 hours ago

WATCH police fire taser at pro-Palestinian protester at US college

Police officers in Georgia were filmed tasering a pro-Palestinian student during a crackdown on a protest camp

Russia Today - World - 20 hours ago

Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules

Tate was arrested in December 2022 along with his brother and two Romanian women. Romanian prosecutors formally indicted all four in June last year. They have denied the allegations.

NBC News - World - 21 hours ago

Heavy Song of the Week: Sebastian Bach Hits the High Notes on "(Hold On) To the Dream"

Sebastian Bach released arguably his best solo song to date, "(Hold On) To The Dream." It's our Heavy Song of the Week.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Pro-Palestinian protesters ignore ultimatum to leave Columbia U

University president says talks ongoing despite ultimatum expiring, following criticism over involving NYPD; university senate to meet to issue warning before voting on her dismissal

YNET News - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Brian Babineau / NBAE via Getty Images file

The Las Vegas Aces center tells TODAY.com that she is optimistic WNBA salaries can change — as long as the momentum continues.

NBC News - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Andrew Tate to stand trial over human trafficking charges, Romanian court rules

The criminal trial can begin after a Bucharest court decided that the prosecutors' case met the required standards, but Tate and his brother Tristan - who deny all the allegations against them - are going to appeal.

Sky News - World - 22 hours ago

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts' Pay Rises to $35.5M, President Michael Cavanagh's Drops to $29.6M in 2023

The media and entertainment giant, the parent company of NBCUniversal, discloses compensation packages for its top executives.

Hollywood Reporter - Business - 22 hours ago

Russian defense minister comments on Western military 'advisers' in Ukraine

The West is supplying weapons and helping Kiev’s military instead of de-escalating hostilities, Sergey Shoigu claims

Russia Today - US News - 23 hours ago

Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians

Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation that could see librarians prosecuted for providing 'harmful' materials or programs to minors.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 23 hours ago

Romanian court sends Andrew Tate's human trafficking case to trial

BUCHAREST, Romania: The Romanian trial of internet personality Andrew Tate on human trafficking charges can go ahead, the Bucharest Court ruled on Friday (Apr 26), 10 months since he was first i

Channel NewsAsia - World - 23 hours ago

Palestinian Baby Rescued From Dead Mom's Womb Dies After 5 Days In Gaza Incubator

Sabreen was the sole survivor after her family's home was hit by an Israeli airstrike. "My brother’s family is completely wiped out," her uncle said near her grave.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

CBC Kids News - CN Tower's cameo in new Deadpool & Wolverine movie, plus other Canadian tidbits - April 26

The new trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine is out, featuring a cameo of Toronto’s CN Tower. The film has other Canadian connections.

CBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Canadian doctors are using 'outdated' guidelines to screen for cancer, experts warn -- Marina von Stackelberg -- -

Family doctors use national guidelines to decide whether and when to send their patients for routine cancer screenings — but experts say Canadians' lives are at risk because those guidelines use old data, lack expert advice, and are updated too infrequently.

CBC News - Health - 1 day ago

After US, French students defy police for pro-Palestinian demo

A group of students at one of France's most prestigious universities defied police Friday to protest Israel's brutal war on the Gaza Strip. The...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Bombardier gets federal exemption from sanctions on Russian titanium

Bombardier is now the second large Canadian corporation known to have been granted an exemption from federal government sanctions on Russian titanium.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Stock market today: Asian benchmarks mostly climb despite worries about US economy

Asian shares are mostly higher despite worries about the economic outlook and inflation in the U.S. and globally.

AP News - Business - 1 day ago

Google stock surges as tech giant announces first cash dividend

Shares rise over 16 per cent to take company’s stock market value to over $2tn

Independent UK - Technology - 1 day ago

Musician Sarah Crean: 'I was about to quit full-time music when my song suddenly went viral'

Sarah Crean will never forget the date: November 11, 2022. That was the day of what she now simply refers to as “the TikTok”. The day that her life changed...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Bombardier gets federal exemption from sanctions on Russian titanium -- Murray Brewster

Bombardier is now the second large Canadian corporation known to have been granted an exemption from federal government sanctions on Russian titanium.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Northwestern students set up pro-Palestinian encampment, joining protesters nationwide

Students linked arms and formed a line against police after Northwestern leaders said the tent encampment violated university policy. By 9 p.m. protest leaders were told by university officials that arrests could begin later in the evening.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 1 day ago

Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation that could see librarians prosecuted for providing "harmful" materials or programs to minors.

Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation that could see librarians prosecuted for providing “harmful” materials or programs to minors.

AP News - Politics - 1 day ago

Scott Farquhar to step down as Atlassian co-CEO

After co-founding the software company more than two decades ago, Farquhar will step down to focus on family and philanthropy.

Sydney Morning Herald - Technology - 1 day ago

Old style dresses help Namibian women look ahead

Victorian dress was forcibly imposed on Namibia’s indigenous ǂNūkhoe women by German colonizers in the late 1800s. Despite the origins, these styles persist today as a symbol of resilience. Lee Garises reports from Windhoek, Namibia. Camera: Jesaya Abraham

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russian shelling kills at least three in eastern Ukraine

Missiles were in a military aid package Biden approved in March and have been used twice by Kyiv

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Memo From a Gazan to Campus Protests: You're Hurting the Palestinian Cause

As a Gazan and as a Palestinian, I want the protesters and the organizers of these protests to know that their hateful speech harms us.

Newsweek - Opinion - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Ukrainian Fighter Jet Downs Russian Drone with Air-to-Air Missile: Video

Video footage purporting to show a Ukrainian MiG-29 shooting down a reconnaissance UAV has been viewed nearly 200,000 times.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Mining giant BHP kicks $38.8B takeover bid for rival Anglo American

Australian mining giant BHP confirmed on Thursday a plan for a mega $38.8 billion takeover bid for British rival Anglo American, a colossal deal with the...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 day ago

Amazon's cloud-computing arm to invest US$11-billion in Indiana to build data centres

The announcement by Amazon Web Services on Thursday builds on the online retail giant’s already strong presence in Indiana, where it employs 26,000 full– and part-time staff

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 2 days ago

Venice officials are introducing a fee for day tourists hoping to prevent overtourism in the Italian city. Will it work?

Officials in Venice are introducing a fee for day tourists hoping to prevent overtourism in the Italian lagoon city. Will it work?

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Miami Heat -- Miamians Mock Celtics Fans for Leaving Early During Heat's Big Game 2 Win

Bostonians gave their Celtics an Irish goodbye as the Heat administered a spanking on the court.

Miami New Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Belgian Development Agency employee, family killed in Israeli attack in Gaza

ALBAWABA - The Belgian Foreign Minister revealed that an employee of the Belgian Development Agency (Enabel) and his family were killed in an Israeli at

Albawaba - World - 2 days ago

Giant fossil footprints lead to megaraptor dinosaur discovery in China

Fujianipus yingliangi was a giant relative of velociraptors made famous in Jurassic Park

Independent UK - Science - 2 days ago

Arizona indicts Meadows, Giuliani, 16 others in 2020 election fraud case

A grand jury charged ex-Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, Rudolph W. Giuliani and others with crimes including conspiracy and fraud for efforts to overturn Trump's loss in Arizona.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

A Canadian federal ban on non-compete agreements is long overdue -- Matt Malone -- April 23, 2024

In 2014, Jimmy John’s, a sandwich shop, was caught asking its storefront sandwich-making employees to sign non-competes

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 2 days ago

This Man Had Covid-19 For Almost 2 Years, So Long It Mutated Into A New Variant

Despite being vaccinated, his compromised immune system couldn't fully fend off the virus, leading to severe complications.

NDTV - Science - 2 days ago

Shortage of skilled tradespeople is hitting all Canadians in the pocketbook, economists say -- Brandie Weikle -- Radio -- - -- Cost of Living

From a lack of transportation mechanics driving up the cost of bus fare and plane tickets, to a shortage of cooks affecting menu pricing at restaurants, the lack of qualified people to work in skilled trades is making rising costs of living even worse, economists and trade industry veterans say.

CBC News - Business - 2 days ago

Argentina Requests Arrest of Iranian Interior Minister for Role in Israeli Center Bombing

Argentina requested the arrest of Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi for the 1994 bombing of the Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

San Diego concert picks: Adams Avenue Unplugged with 'Recordially Yours, Lou Curtiss' screening; Luciana Souza and Mark Guiliana

The free Saturday festival on Adams Avenue will feature 70 bands and solo artists, including singer-songwriters Jack Tempchin, Gregory Page and Sara Petite, plus a duo featuring Chris Torres and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' alum Ron Blair.

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Spiraling out of control: pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses up the ante

Hundreds of protesters set up tents at Yale, 50 arrested; Columbia University moving to partial remote learning as President Minouche Shafik under pressure from GOP legislators to resign for 'losing control' of students

YNET News - World - 2 days ago

Celebrity Trainer Jillian Michaels: 'Data Irrefutably' Shows Transgender Athletes Have Advantage in Women's Sports

"The Biggest Loser" star and celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels has come out against men competing in women's sports, saying the evidence "irrefutably" undercuts the transgender cause.

Breitbart - Sports - 3 days ago

Even Cable TV Giants Know That Consumers Prefer Streaming — but They've Got a Plan

Both Charter and Comcast have rolled out streaming TV packages for a fraction of the price of their cable TV counterparts ... but without live sports.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Pro-Palestinian protests in campuses spiraling out of control

Hundreds of protesters set up tents at Yale, 50 arrested; Columbia University moving to partial remote learning as President Minouche Shafik under pressure from GOP legislators to resign for 'losing control' of students

YNET News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

4 Iranians indicted for alleged malicious multi-year cyber campaign targeting US government and defense firms

Four Iranian nationals allegedly conducted cyber campaigns against the U.S. State Department, Treasury, 12 Department of Defense contractors, and two businesses in New York.

Fox News - Technology - 3 days ago

Jewish Columbia professor signals university may be 'negotiating' with pro-Palestinian protest...

A Columbia University professor who has been an outspoken critic of the university's handling of continuous pro-Palestinian student protests suggested that the university's administration may be "negotiating" with the protest's leadership. Shai Davidai, an assistant professor at Columbia Business School, was seen on Monday in a viral video having a combative exchange with university administrators

Washington Examiner - World - 3 days ago

The Orwellian Concept of 'Democracy With Chinese Characteristics'

Civilized norms mean nothing to the Chinese Communist Party.

Epoch Times - Opinion - 3 days ago

'Neutral' Switzerland blocking $14 billion worth of Russian assets

The Swiss government has revealed a sharp drop in the value of blocked funds owned by Russian nationals

Russia Today - Business - 3 days ago

Elon Musk and Australian PM row over stabbing video: What's going on?

Australia's prime minister said Elon Musk is an "arrogant billionaire who thinks he is above the law" over his reluctance to remove footage of last week's Church stabbing from X.

Sky News - Technology - 4 days ago

A Burlesque Family at Home -- Showbiz couple Angie Pontani and Brian Newman's high-spirited Marine Park house.

Showbiz couple Angie Pontani and Brian Newman’s high-spirited Marine Park house.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's legacy is alive in Premier League because of this player

Cristiano Ronaldo’s era is finished in the Premier League, however, his legacy is still alive through Alejandro Garnacho.The Argentine starlet occasionally brings out the Siu celebration...

International The News - Sports - 4 days ago

Australian PM calls Elon Musk 'arrogant billionaire' amid video row

A court has ordered X to take down footage of an alleged terrorist attack in Sydney

Evening Standard - World - 4 days ago

Canadian family receives wrong body after father died on Cuban vacation

A family in Quebec is searching for answers after discovering that their father’s remains didn’t make it to Canada from Cuba, where he died while on vacation, and instead received the remains of another man.

AP News - Weird - 4 days ago

Italian city poised to ban ice cream after midnight

After a failed attempt back in 2013, Milan is once again trying to get late-night ice cream eaters off its streets - with local government proposing a new law that could come into effect next month.

Sky News - Weird - 4 days ago

A Nigerian museum turns waste into art

A museum in Nigeria is attracting visitors with decoration and works of art made from upcycled materials. The museum wants to encourage recycling to protect the environment and teach young people how to live more sustainably.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 4 days ago

EU to sanction Russian LNG – member state

The EU wants to impose an import ban on Russian liquefied natural gas in its 14th package of sanctions, Sweden’s foreign minister says

Russia Today - Business - 5 days ago

Chinese institute compiled profiles of Canadian MPs of Chinese descent

The institute used large-scale data analytics and artificial intelligence to create detailed profiles in 2022, sources say

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 5 days ago

José Soriano can't save Angels from Reds sweep; Anthony Rendon placed on IL

José Soriano doesn't allow a hit until the sixth inning, but he gets no run support in the Angels' 3-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 5 days ago

Haitians scramble to survive as gang violence chokes capital

Port Au Prince, Haiti:As the sun sets, a burly man bellows into a megaphone while a curious crowd gathers around him. Next to him is a small cardboard...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 5 days ago

Investment giant KKR to launch real estate credit service K-Star in Ireland

KKR, a leading global investment firm, has revealed it will open a franchise of its real estate credit services business, K-Star, in Dublin.

Independent.ie - Business - 6 days ago

Exposure of misinformation on Palestinian Christians in American media

Opinion: The spreading of lies and distorted statistics in US media in Palestinian Christians is done to attempt to sever the American conservative sector from supporting Israel

YNET News - Opinion - 6 days ago

Isra Hirsi On the Resilience of Columbia University's Pro-Palestinian Protests

The suspended Barnard student talks about the purpose of the encampment, the crackdown, and what’s next for her and other activists on campus.

New York Magazine - Politics - 6 days ago

President Erdoğan stresses Palestinian unity in meeting with Haniyeh

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan highlighted the importance of Palestinian unity, as he held discussions with Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh in...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 6 days ago

No, Southeast Asians do not now prefer China over the US

There is less than meets the eye in headlines showing ASEAN has tilted toward Beijing in its rivalry with Washington.

Radio Free Asia - Opinion - 6 days ago

Daniel Dennett, philosophical giant who championed "naturalism," dead at 82

Part of the "New Atheist" movement, best known for work on consciousness, free will.

Ars Technica - Science - 7 days ago

Unlikely alliance clears way for House vote on Israel and Ukraine aid

A bipartisan House coalition took a key step toward moving to a vote on aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. The full House will now vote on the legislation this weekend. A separate bill could pave the way for a ban on TikTok. NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports.

NBC News - Technology - 7 days ago

Russians fear losing jobs to AI – poll

Almost 40% of Russian employees fear they could be replaced by AI, a survey has found

Russia Today - Business - 7 days ago

Capital gains tax change draws ire from some Canadian entrepreneurs worried it will worsen brain drain -- Jenna Benchetrit -- News -- - -- Business -- |

Canadian entrepreneurs and investors are blasting the federal government's budget for expanding a tax on the rich that they say will worsen brain drain and further degrade productivity. The government estimates the change will impact 0.13 per cent of Canadians in any given year, and 307,000 Canadian companies.

CBC News - Business - 8 days ago

Ukraine claims downing of Russian bomber, Moscow disputes crash cause

Ukraine's air force reported on Friday that it had shot down a Russian strategic bomber, but Moscow officials countered, stating that the plane...

Daily Sabah - World - 8 days ago

New Malthusians are wrong: a rich world needs less energy than once feared

An untruth has led us to believe net zero is near impossible

Telegraph UK - Business - 8 days ago

Ancient humans hid in Saudi Arabian lava tube for over 7,000 years

Archeologists find artefacts, rock art and skeletal remains in Umm Jirsan

Independent UK - Science - 9 days ago

Italian government forces Alfa Romeo to change new model name

Italian Industry Ministry says that it's forbidden to sell products with Italian names if they are not manufactured in the country

YNET News - Technology - 9 days ago

Microsoft finds Russian influence operations targeting US election have begun -- Russia-linked accounts are disseminating divisive content aimed at U.S. audiences, including criticizing American support of Ukraine in its war with Russia, researchers said

Russia-linked accounts are disseminating divisive content aimed at U.S. audiences, including criticizing American support of Ukraine in its war with Russia, researchers said

Voice of America - Politics - 9 days ago

USC valedictorian responds to university canceling her commencement speech

Asna Tabassum, University of Southern California’s 2024 valedictorian, responds after the university denied her the chance to give a speech at commencement.

CNN - US News - 9 days ago

Comedy -- Comedian Kevin Hart announces fall 2024 Phoenix show

He's bringing the Acting My Age tour to Arizona Financial Theatre in October.

Phoenix New Times - Entertainment - 10 days ago

Health records giant Epic cracks down on startup for unauthorized sharing of data

Epic Systems, the electronic health records giant, cut off its data supply to Particle Health, claiming the startup was using information in unauthorized ways.

CNBC - Health - 11 days ago

China will remain the world's No. 1 growth driver, says the Asian Development Bank

China will remain the largest growth engine for the world economy in spite of its slowdown, says the Asian Development Bank.

CNBC - World - 16 days ago

Ireland's planned unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state sends a dangerous signal

The contagion of anti-Israel sentiment in Ireland reached new proportions last week when my invitation to the Fine Gael Ard Fheis was withdrawn

Irish Times - Opinion - 16 days ago

Brazilian Supreme Court justice orders investigation of Elon Musk over fake news, obstruction

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice is adding Elon Musk to an investigation over the dissemination of fake news and alleged obstruction.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 17 days ago

Israel unmasks Iranian hacker group Black Shadow

National Cyber Directorate head Gaby Portnoy to expose hackers responsible for large-scale cyberattack on Israeli organizations

YNET News - Technology - 18 days ago

She went home to care for her mother and ended up in a Russian prison cell

Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva is one of five victims of Putin’s use of hostage diplomacy since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Irish Times - Opinion - 19 days ago

CDC issues bird flu health alert to clinicians, state health departments, public after Texas farmer infected

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health alert to inform clinicians, state health departments and the public of a case of bird flu in a person in Texas.

Fox News - Health - 21 days ago

Military Personnel Swear Allegiance to the Constitution and Serve the American People, Not One Leader or Party

Military officers do take an oath upon commissioning -- but not to a person. Our oath is to support and defend the Constitution of the United States.

Military.com - Opinion - 23 days ago

Civilian casualties occur in fog of war as in killing of WCK staff

Opinion: Within the chaos of war, misidentification, human error are significant contributors to civilian casualties; It is paramount to shed light on the unseen complexities and human tragedy that unfold silently in the backdrop of every conflict zone

YNET News - Opinion - 23 days ago

This Australian billion-dollar luxury fashion retailer has taken the world by storm. But read the fine print

Cettire has dazzled both well-heeled shoppers and investors with its bargains and extraordinary growth, but it has also become the most polarising success story on the ASX.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 24 days ago

Claims Russian Wagner mercenaries are killing civilians in Mali

The presence doesn’t appear to have changed since Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a suspicious plane crash last year

Independent UK - World - 30 days ago

Embracing self-reliance, IDF orders 20,000 made-in-Israel M4 rifles

Following Canada's Israel arms embargo due to criticism of Gaza war, Defense Ministry issues tender for purchase of M16-style assault rifles, with 51% of their parts to be locally manufactured

YNET News - Business - 30 days ago

Indonesian activists face jail over FB posts flagging damage to marine park

JAKARTA — Greenpeace has condemned mounting legal actions taken by Indonesian authorities against four activists for protesting illegal shrimp farms damaging a marine park off the island of Java. The four activists from the environmental movement #SaveKarimunjawa have been accused of violating a controversial 2008 law on online speech over posts they made denouncing the […]

Mongabay - Environment - 1 month ago

Russians mourn while military launches massive strike on Ukraine

Zelensky says Putin delays addressing his nation by 24 hours while looking for way to blame Ukraine for deadly terror attack on Moscow venue, killing at least 133 and wounding hundreds more

YNET News - World - 1 month ago

'One of the greatest': Former prime minister Brian Mulroney commemorated at state funeral

Prominent Canadians, political leaders, and family members remembered former prime minister and Progressive Conservative titan Brian Mulroney as an ambitious and compassionate nation-builder at his state funeral on Saturday.

CTV News - Politics - 1 month ago

EU plans to slap tariffs on grain to 'choke off' Russian revenue

The European Commission is moving to impose tariffs on grain and related imports from Russia and Belarus, seeking to prevent Moscow from using farm...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 month ago

Iranian hackers swipe data of thousands of Israeli college students

Thousands of IDs, credit cards and other documents stolen through long-unaddressed breach in college IT systems; security company claims vulnerability patched up two years ago

YNET News - Technology - 1 month ago

With AI, workplace surveillance has 'skyrocketed,' leaving Canadian laws behind

Electronic monitoring in the workplace has been around for years but now, the technology has become more intimate

The Globe and Mail - Business - 1 month ago

Authorities struggle to protect Bolivian national park from drug-fueled deforestation

In 2020, a Mongabay reporting team visited Bolivia’s Amboró National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area and found that portions of its protected forest had been cleared and replaced by illegal coca crops. Coca is a plant native to South America and is used to produce cocaine. Satellite imagery and data show that deforestation has […]

Mongabay - Environment - 1 month ago

'Euphoria' star arrested during pro-Palestinian protest

Officers arrest 25-year-old Hunter Schafer after she joined Jewish Voice for Peace demonstrators attempting to take over the Rockefeller Building in New York while President Joe Biden was inside

YNET News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Iranian cyber unit targets Israel's defense, aviation sectors, report says

Google study finds Revolutionary Guards-affiliated group gathered information that 'could be exploited for espionage purposes and potentially for offensive operations'

YNET News - Technology - 1 month ago

'White Christian Nationalism' Targets Black Voters in 2024: Activists

"The clear and present danger is Trump," says Black Votes Matter Fund co-founder Cliff Albright. This election, Albright says, is "very critical for the Black community because we are being directly targeted."

Inside Edition - Politics - 2 months ago

Anger and grief as Russians in Armenia and Georgia mourn Navalny's death

At the time of writing this story, at least 387 people have been detained at events across 39 Russian cities since Navalny's death, according to the Russian human rights group OVD-Info.

Global Voices - World - 2 months ago

Recognising Palestinian state not a taboo for France, says Macron -- Without actual talks, a unilateral French recognition would not significantly alter the ground situation, but it would have diplomatic and symbolic significance

Without actual talks, a unilateral French recognition would not significantly alter the ground situation, but it would have diplomatic and symbolic significance

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

'Putin to the Hague': Russian police arrest protestors for holding memorials for Alexei Navalny

Videos and pictures from two of Russia’s largest cities – Moscow and St Petersburg – show police officials taking away placards from protesters and dragging them away from memorials held for the Kremlin critic

First Post - World - 2 months ago

Kylian Mbappe: Why is France forward important to Paris Saint-Germain?

For PSG, should this Kylian Mbappe exit officially happen, it couldn’t come at a worse time.

First Post - Sports - 2 months ago

PV Sindhu leads Indian women's team to maiden medal at Badminton Asia Team Championships while men's team bows out

Indian women's team was assured of a historic medal at the Badminton Asia Team Championships after it defeated Hong Kong 3-0 in the quarter-finals

First Post - Sports - 2 months ago

Apple AI: Cupertino giant is preparing a host of AI tools to take on Microsoft's Copilot, OpenAI

Apple is preparing a host of AI tools that will help it to take on Microsoft's Copilot and OpenAI and their software writing capabilities. The upcoming AI tool is part of the next major version of Xcode, Apple's premier programming software, and has undergone extensive development over the past year

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

Russia's invasion has left this Ukrainian bison herd in need of a male

WWF is fundraising to transport Europe’s largest herbivore 300km around Kyiv to ensure the herd has a future.

Euronews - Environment - 2 months ago

Microsoft claims Chinese, Russian, Iranian, North Korean hackers are using its Gen AI tools to attack the US

Microsoft has revealed some of the countries with which US has a strained relation, have started using Microsoft and OpenAI's generative AI tools to attack the US by launching large scale cyberattacks

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

A record number of Californians are visiting emergency rooms for dog bites

Dog bites led to about 48,600 California emergency room visits in 2022, the highest in at least 18 years. 2022 saw about 125 ER visits for dog bites per 100,000 California residents, about 70% higher than 2005.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 3 months ago

The Era of Joe Petrosino, the Black Hand and the Italian Squad

The Era of Joe Petrosino, The Black Hand and The Italian Squad

Inside Edition - Weird - 3 months ago

Could JN.1 COVID variant affect your holiday travel? Where are cases rising in India, world?

As millions are set to travel within India and across the world, COVID-19 cases are on the rise. The JN.1 subvariant has been detected in Goa, Rajasthan, and Kerala in India, popular tourist destinations. Singapore, the UK and the US are also seeing a surge

First Post - Health - 4 months ago

Alliance of Small Island States sees 'a litany of loopholes" in COP28 text

The Alliance of Small Island States said on Wednesday it saw "a litany of loopholes" in a proposed text for a climate deal at the COP28 summit.

Reuters - Environment - 4 months ago

Foxconn resumes iPhone assembly at Indian facility after weather disruptions

Taiwan's Foxconn resumed operations on Tuesday at its Indian facility that makes Apple iPhones following weather disruptions, two sources familiar with the matter said.

Reuters - Technology - 4 months ago

Escaped kangaroo captured after punching Canadian officer

A kangaroo that escaped its handlers during transport to a new home was captured on Monday east of Toronto after a weekend in the wild, but not before delivering a punch in the face to one of the police officers who brought her run to an end.

Reuters - Weird - 4 months ago

West Virginians Could Get Stuck Cleaning Up the Coal Industry's Messes

The state’s program for reclaiming abandoned coal mines has long been plagued with problems, but state and federal officials have done little to prepare for this reckoning.

ProPublica - Environment - 4 months ago

Russian man arrested under anti-terror law after talking about yoga

The Yarovaya law includes restrictions on religious groups and followers of 'non-traditional' religions

Independent UK - Weird - 7 months ago

Ukrainian businesses from destroyed cities are fighting for survival — and winning

Some entrepreneurs have lost everything twice, in 2014 and in 2022, but managed to restore their businesses again.

Global Voices - Science - 9 months ago

The Evening Standard political cartoon by Christian Adams

To order prints or signed copies of any Evening Standard cartoon, call 0191 603 0178 or visit eveningstandard.newsprints.co.uk

Evening Standard - Opinion - 1 year ago

Dominant Djokovic eases through to Australian Open final (VIDEO)

Novak Djokovic is in line to win what would be his tenth Australian Open crown after the Serb defeated Tommy Paul in Friday's semifinal

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Russian-born star surges into Australian Open final (VIDEO)

Elena Rybakina will play Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday’s Australian Open final after her straight-sets win against Victoria Azarenka

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Fans waving Russian flags detained at Australian Open

Four people were detained by authorities after fans displayed a Russian flag during an Australian Open tennis match on Wednesday

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago