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Kim Kardashian Meets With Kamala Harris about Criminal Justice Reform

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian was at the White House on Thursday to meet with Vice President Kamala Harris about criminal justice reform -- a subject that has long been a favorite personal cause for Kardashian.

Breitbart - Politics - 30 minutes ago

Video shows death of a Black man after arrest -- Police bodycam video shows the police encounter that ended in the death of Frank Tyson, a Black man in Canton, Ohio. The officers arrested him after a car crash and restrained him facedown. Warning, the video is disturbing.

Police bodycam video shows the police encounter that ended in the death of Frank Tyson, a Black man in Canton, Ohio. The officers arrested him after a car crash and restrained him facedown. Warning, the video is disturbing.

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Kim Kardashian Returns to the White House to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform with Vice President Kamala Harris

Kim Kardashian, who previously met with Donald Trump to pardon prisoners, has been an advocate for inmates in the U.S. who she believes have been wrongly convicted.

People - Entertainment - 2 hours ago

We're boosting our price target on Alphabet by $30 after it delivered the quarter we've been waiting for

Alphabet on Thursday delivered a knockout first-quarter report and joined the tech-industry party by declaring its first-ever dividend.

CNBC - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures stayed elevated last month

A measure of inflation closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained uncomfortably high in March, likely reinforcing the Fed's reluctance to cut interest rates anytime soon and underscoring a b

Washington Times - US News - 2 hours ago

The Maine medical examiner's office says a body found alongside the Aroostook River this week was a man whose disappearance prompted multiple searches.

The Maine medical examiner's office says a body found alongside the Aroostook River this week was a man whose disappearance prompted multiple searches.

AP News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Exxon Mobil profit declines in 1st quarter as natural gas prices fall

Exxon Mobil’s profit declined in its first quarter as natural gas prices fell and industry refining margins dropped

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Qatar announces $3 million commitment to Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner Office for Human Rights

Doha: Qatar has announced its commitment to provide $3 million to the Office of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights to support its...

Peninsula Qatar - Entertainment - 3 hours ago

Black man's death in police custody probed after release of bodycam video -- A Black man in Ohio, Frank Tyson, seen handcuffed and facedown on a bar floor in the video, died in police custody. Officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave.

A Black man in Ohio, Frank Tyson, seen handcuffed and facedown on a bar floor in the video, died in police custody. Officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave.

CBS News - US News - 4 hours ago

Myth of 'superhuman strength' in Black people persists in deadly encounters with police

Researchers say the term “superhuman strength” is a relic of the post-Civil War Reconstruction era that was applied to Black men, often to justify racist violence

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

At least 16 people died in California after medics injected sedatives during encounters with police

An investigation by The Associated Press has found that at least 16 people died in California over a decade following physical encounters with police during which medical personnel also injected them with a powerful sedative

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Golf -- Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy fire 61 to share lead at Zurich Classic: 'It's nice to come here, team up with a really good friend'

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry fed off each other and played the carefree golf of their amateur days to blast 11-under 61 and grab a share of the lead in the...

Independent.ie - Sports - 5 hours ago

RCMP's ability to defend national security is eroding, report warns - The RCMP's federal wing is at a "critical juncture" and its ability to police key national security files — such as foreign interference, terrorism and financial crime — is on the line, says a recent report from the RCMP's independent advisory board. Politics - | 2 hours ago

The RCMP's federal wing is at a "critical juncture" and its ability to police key national security files — such as foreign interference, terrorism and financial crime — is on the line, says a recent report from the RCMP's independent advisory board.

CBC News - Politics - 5 hours 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 - 6 hours ago

Raising metro prices, cleaning filthy river: Paris rushes final touches ahead of summer Olympics

Organisers say the Games are on time and on budget, but there have been issues in the build-up.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 8 hours ago

HDB resale prices rise 1.8% in Q1 of 2024; transactions up 8%

SINGAPORE: Prices of resale Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats rose 1.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2024, an increase from the 1.1 per cent growth seen in the previous quarter.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Cicada noise in S.C. prompts calls to sheriff -- Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details. -- Apr 25

Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.

CBS News - Science - 9 hours ago

Osteopore knee-deep in massive share price rise

This week’s Bulls N’ Bears Runner of the Week is … Osteopore. Its shares hiked up 478 per cent to join Base Resources, Orion Minerals and Rincon Resources.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 9 hours ago

Florida man arrested for allegedly pointing lasers at passenger aircraft at international airport: police

A Florida man was arrested after he allegedly pointed a laser at a Jet Blue plane that was landing at Tampa International Airport, according to police.

Fox News - US News - 11 hours ago

Irish News -- Longer-lasting Botox on the way as dentist warns against 'wild west' injection treatments from unlicensed operators

Anti-ageing Botox injections that can reduce wrinkle lines for up to nine months will soon be available in Ireland, according to an Irish dentist.

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Venice introduces world's first tourist entrance fee

Venice, Italy, has launched a five dollar tourist entrance fee to the city to reduce overcrowding on busy days. The fee only applies to visitors who did not book accommodation or on certain holidays.

NBC News - World - 13 hours ago

Bob Cole, the Voice of Hockey in Canada for a Half-Century, Dies at 90

Known for his “Oh baby!” catchphrase, Cole called some iconic games as part of CBC’s “Hockey Night in Canada.”

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

United By Grief, Families Of Boeing Crash Victims Demand Justice

They can't bring back their children, siblings or partners, but five years on, the families of the 2019 Boeing crash victims want to ensure a similar tragedy never happens again.

International Business Times - Business - 15 hours ago

Kim Kardashian visits White House, will fight for criminal justice and learn with 'every administration'

Kim Kardashian spoke at the White House about criminal justice reform and emphasized she was committed to the fight, no matter the administration.

Fox News - Politics - 15 hours ago

Po­lice ar­rest stu­dent try­ing to peace­ful­ly dis­perse protest

Student arrested trying to peacefully disperse students from pro-Palestine protest at university campus in Texas

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Google parent reports another quarter of accelerating growth and its stock price soars

Google’s corporate parent, Alphabet, has released a quarterly report showing it’s still reaping double-digit revenue gains from its digital advertising empire.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Hundreds arrested across US campuses as police clamp down on anti-Israel protests

Authorities increasingly using a heavy hand with encampments popping up at colleges throughout the country; 108 arrested at Boston protest, 93 at University of Southern California

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Pro-Hamas Activism Sparks Chaos At US Universities, Police Make Arrests

Pro-Hamas activism is spreading rapidly, causing chaos at several universities including the University of Michigan, Brown, MIT, Cal Poly, and USC, among others. Police are on high alert, equipped in riot gear.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Justice Alito questions whether presidents will have to fear 'bitter political opponent' throwing them in jail

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Thursday asked Justice Department attorneys whether presidents will have to fear prosecution by a "bitter political opponent" if they reject former President Trump's immunity arguments.

Fox News - Politics - 18 hours ago

Played in the Oval Office with Biden: Abigail Edan's visit to the White House

White House official says Abigail Edan spent her time with President Joe Biden like any 4-year-old, playing in the Oval Office, crawling under his desk and enjoying the presidential playground

YNET News - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Air Force Starts Taking Applications for Newly Reintroduced Warrant Officer Jobs -- The plan to bring back warrant officers for cyber jobs is one of many changes announced in February modifying training, and...

The plan to bring back warrant officers for cyber jobs is one of many changes announced in February modifying training, and renaming and reorganizing many of the structures of the Department of the Air Force.

Military.com - Opinion - 19 hours ago

'I can't breathe': Video shows moments before black man dies in police custody

The last words Frank Tyson says are "I can't breathe" as he is arrested by two police officers after a car accident in Canton, Ohio.

Sky News - World - 19 hours ago

Kim Kardashian to join Kamala Harris at White House to talk criminal justice

Kim Kardashian will join Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House on Thursday for a roundtable to discuss pardons issued by President Joe Biden earlier this month, a White House official said Thursday.

CTV News - Entertainment - 21 hours ago

Stop treating shoplifting as minor crime, Cleverly tells police as offences hit new high

A total of 430,104 shoplifting offences were logged by police last year – up 37 per cent on 2022 and the highest since records began

Telegraph UK - Business - 21 hours ago

Business Groups Are Suing The Federal Government To Keep This Controversial Practice Alive

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce immediately challenged the agency's new ban, filing a lawsuit in the conservative 5th Circuit.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Police missed opportunities to warn Jim Donegan of threat to his life before he was killed

PSNI officers missed opportunities to identify and warn a man who dissident republicans had threa...

Irish Post - World - 23 hours ago

Former Post Office complaints handler defends knowledge of Horizon failings

Angela van den Bogerd, who held various roles during her 35 years at the organisation, was previously accused by a High Court judge of trying to mislead him.

Sky News - Business - 23 hours ago

Marine Killed During Operation at Camp Pendleton, Marking Second Training Death for Service in a Week

A Marine died during a "routine military operation" at Camp Pendleton, California, on Tuesday evening, marking the Marine Corps' second death in less than a week, according to a press release from the service.

Military.com - US News - 1 day ago

Washington 13-year-old steals woman's purse, punches her outside Seattle pharmacy, police say

Seattle police arrested a 13-year-old boy on suspicion of robbery after video allegedly captured him stealing a woman's purse and punching her.

Fox News - US News - 1 day ago

Anger as overcrowded Venice begins charging visitors to enter city from today

Venice becomes the first city in the world to introduce a payment system for tourists - with officials carrying out random checks to make sure people beyond entry points have a QR code. Not everyone is happy, however.

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

'Wizard of Oz' star's Beverly Hills home on market for jaw-dropping price

A six-bedroom, nine-bath, 10,000 square-foot home where Billie Burke, Glinda the Good Witch from "The Wizard of Oz," once lived has gone on the market for nearly $22 million.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

'Unattainable': Sydney's median house price hits record high of $1.6 million

The city has recorded five consecutive quarters of house price growth – a streak that surprised experts.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Gold prices in Jordan Today 25 April, Thursday

ALBAWABA - Gold prices in Amman, Jordan today opened at a selling price of JOD 1,643.200 per ounce, Thursday, April 25, not including taxes and fees.24-

Albawaba - Business - 1 day ago

Shetlands spaceport that hopes to launch 30 rockets a year given crucial safety licence

The spaceport, which is on the northern tip of the Shetland Islands, hopes to launch rockets vertically into orbit from British soil.

Sky News - Technology - 1 day ago

April 24: Police use 'skunk,' water cannons to disperse Jerusalem rally for hostages

Bills now go to Biden, who vows to swiftly sign them * White House wants ‘real progress’ before restoring UNRWA funding * North Korea officials make rare public visit to Iran

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Officers who failed to spot murder victim had been shot could face misconduct inquiry

Police Scotland initially classed Brian Low's death as a "medical event" before launching a murder hunt a week later when they found gunshot wounds on his body.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Chipotle posts big earnings beat as diners shake off higher prices

The burrito chain said traffic increased 5.4% in its first quarter.

CNBC - US News - 1 day ago

Rubrik prices IPO at $32 per share, above the expected range

Rubrik is hitting the market at a historically slow time for venture-backed tech IPOs.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

Senate launches investigation into high prices of Ozempic and Wegovy in the U.S.

Before insurance, Novo Nordisk charges about $1,000 per month for Ozempic in the United States. In Germany, the company charges $59 per month for the same drug.

CNBC - Health - 1 day ago

Stagecoach 2024: Goldenvoice's Stacy Vee on country music's moment in the sun

Goldenvoice's Stacy Vee talks about Stagecoach's role in this hot country moment, how Black and Mexican traditions are shaping the genre, and more.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 2 days ago

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

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

Independent UK - Technology - 2 days ago

Russian priest who held Alexei Navalny service suspended by church

An order published by the Moscow diocese publicly demoted Safronov from a priest to a psalm-reader

Independent UK - World - 2 days ago

NFL draft day: How teams legally collude to restrict draftees' rights and choices

Sports leagues benefit from two technical points that allow collusion.

Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 2 days ago

Hold your horses: London police working to recapture military horses running loose through city

London police have contained two military horses that were seen running around loose without riders in the heart of the U.K. capital on Wednesday morning. Several other horses are still believed to be

Washington Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Police -- Man Who Set Himself on Fire Outside Trump Trial Had History of Bizarre Florida Arrests

In one incident, Max Azzarello allegedly insisted to police that a pest control company was trying to "exterminate children and dogs."

Miami New Times - US News - 2 days ago

Post Office scandal extends 'greatly beyond Horizon' - victims' lawyer

It is alleged that many more sub-postmasters may have been wronged by Horizon IT system faults linked to so-called third party systems, such as ATMs.

Sky News - Business - 2 days ago

Spotify turns up volume to make record profits -- The music streaming service reports record profits of over €1bn (£860m) after laying off 1500 staff.

The music streaming service reports record profits of over €1bn (£860m) after laying off 1500 staff.

BBC News - Business - 2 days ago

Polls suggest no noticeable change after Liberals' budget sales job

The Liberals are on their post-budget sales tour of Canada, but are Canadians buying what they're selling? Recent polling from Abacus Data suggests there's been no movement in the polls since their pre-budget tour began. The Power Panel breaks down what's going wrong for the government.

CBC News - Politics - 2 days ago

Petrol prices on UK forecourts hit 150p a litre -- Rising oil prices have lifted the cost of filling up but it may prove short-term, claim experts.

Rising oil prices have lifted the cost of filling up but it may prove short-term, claim experts.

BBC News - Business - 2 days ago

Cicadas are so noisy in a South Carolina county that residents are calling the police

Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff’s office asking why they can hear sirens or a loud roar. The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office sent …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 2 days ago

Michigan birthday party crash: Police release mugshot of suspected drunken driver accused of killing 2 kids

Newport, Michigan, resident Marshella Marie Chidester has been identified as the drunken driving suspect who plunged her car into the Swan Boat Club on Saturday, killing two children.

Fox News - US News - 2 days ago

Police clear migrant camp in central Paris in pre-Olympics sweep

Aid groups have accused French police of ‘social cleansing’ in the city

Evening Standard - World - 3 days ago

Baby Reindeer prompts police investigation after false accusations

The series launched on Netflix earlier this month

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Israeli artist Ruth Patir won't open her Venice Biennale show until a cease-fire and hostage release deal is reached.

Amid calls for boycott, Israeli artist Ruth Patir will only open the doors to her show at the Venice Biennale when a cease-fire and hostage release agreement in Gaza is reached.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Ottawa police investigating chant on Parliament Hill glorifying Hamas Oct. 7 attack

Saturday’s protest featured Palestinian flags and placards calling for an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 3 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 - 3 days ago

Spice Girls 'reunite' for Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday

All five members of the Spice Girls reunited for a night in London celebrating Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday.

CTV News - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Asda executive expects price rises to slow

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

Sky News - Business - 4 days ago

Off-duty Chicago police officer shot, killed driving home from work: 'Another sad day'

A 30-year-old Chicago police officer was shot and killed early Sunday morning on the city's southwest side while he was driving home from work.

Fox News - US News - 4 days ago

Provocative 'Civil War' prevails at the box office in its second weekend

The dystopian thriller about journalists attempting to cover the collapse of the U.S., starring Kirsten Dunst, held off a challenge from Universal's 'Abigail,' in the horror film's first weekend.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 4 days ago

I lost four inches of flab after I went back to the office

Jamie was working from home and getting ‘skinny fat’. After starting a new job, he took control of his health and is now leaner than ever

Telegraph UK - Health - 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 - 5 days ago

Indigenous artist Archie Moore first Australian to win top prize at Venice Biennale

The Australian Pavilion received top honours as Moore picked up the coveted Golden Lion award.

Sydney Morning Herald - Entertainment - 5 days ago

Thousands of people seeking help did not get a police response. That's a good thing.

There are now nearly four dozen Mobile Crisis Response Teams responding to calls across San Diego County

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Health - 6 days ago

CNN, record holder for shortest streaming service, wants another shot

New CNN head thinks CNN+ "was abandoned rather briskly."

Ars Technica - Technology - 6 days ago

What is the bitcoin halving event and will it affect the price of the cryptocurrency?

Bitcoin's much-anticipated 'halving' is a well-flagged process whereby at particular points the ability to ‘mine’ or generate new bitcoins is dramatically ...

Independent.ie - Business - 6 days ago

15% Enlisted Pay Hike, Other Proposed Quality-of-Life Improvements Get Big Boost from House Lawmakers -- The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act would enact most of the key recommendations from the military quality-of...

The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act would enact most of the key recommendations from the military quality-of-life report released last week by a committee subpanel, including giving junior enlisted service members a 15% raise.

Military.com - Opinion - 6 days ago

Oil prices spike after Israel strikes Iran

Global prices for crude oil jumped by more than 3% on Friday after Israel carried out a military attack on Iran

Russia Today - Business - 7 days ago

Romania's six billion euro bet to accelerate digital public services

Despite boasting IT specialisation, Romania struggles with one of the most underdeveloped digital public bureaucracies in the region. A new €6 billion injection from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan could revitalise the sector.

Euractiv - Technology - 7 days ago

Ram killed by police after elderly couple found dead in paddock

The pair who died in Waitakere, rural West Auckland, were in their 80s. A relative said they were "good people" and "didn't deserve this" fate.

Sky News - Weird - 8 days ago

Israel vows to 'exact a price' after Iran's attack. Here's what could happen next

While analysts who spoke to CNBC expect Israel to respond, the timing and extent of that retaliation remains in question.

CNBC - World - 10 days ago

Business -- Report: Apple Chooses Coral Gables as Site of New Florida Office

As the national market for office space flounders, Miami-Dade is holding its own for now, lining up marquee tech tenants like Apple and Microsoft.

Miami New Times - US News - 10 days ago

Petrol price in Pakistan increases by Rs4.53 per litre

Amid increase in the global oil rates, the federal government has increased the price of petrol by Rs4.53 per litre for the next fortnight.According to a notification issued by the Finance Division...

International The News - Business - 10 days ago

What is the bitcoin 'halving' and will it cause another price rally?

The first bitcoin halving in four years is set to take place on 19 April, 2024

Independent UK - Technology - 11 days ago

Why oil prices have slipped back

Deutsche Bank macro strategist Henry Allen explains why oil prices have fallen despite the weekend's events in the Middle East.

Sky News - Business - 11 days ago

As energy prices soar, Biden administration jacks up costs to drill on public lands

President Joe Biden's administration has finalized a rule that will make it more expensive for oil and gas companies to drill on public lands.

Fox News - Business - 13 days ago

Trump Media's Stock Price Is Plummeting. His Election Odds Aren't.

There’s more going on here than Trump fans betting on the ex-president to win.

New York Magazine - Business - 13 days ago

Home prices expected to climb 4.9% in 2024 as sales rise last month: CREA

The Canadian Real Estate Association says it's now expecting the national average home price to climb 4.9 per cent on an annual basis to $710,468, more than double the hike it had predicted at the start of 2024.

CTV News - Business - 13 days ago

This Is Why Jonas Brothers Fans Are So Upset After They Rescheduled The Entire European Leg Of Their Tour With Just Five Weeks' Notice

One disgruntled fan asked: “could you not have planned your exciting projects around the tour that people have already spent money on tickets/hotels/travel arrangements?”

BuzzFeed News - Entertainment - 14 days ago

Amazon adds Andrew Ng, a leading voice in artificial intelligence, to its board of directors

Amazon is adding artificial intelligence visionary Andrew Ng (EE-ng) to its board of directors. Ng is known for leading AI teams at the Chinese tech company Baidu and Google, where his team taught a computer system to recognize cats in YouTube videos without ever being taught what a cat was.

AP News - Technology - 15 days ago

Wholesale prices rose 0.2% in March, less than expected

The producer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in March, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

CNBC - Business - 15 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 - 16 days ago

Janice Dean reflects on total solar eclipse from Little Rock, Arkansas

Senior meteorologist Janice Dean spent Monday at the Little Rock Zoo, and she joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss her experience after witnessing the total solar eclipse.

Fox News - Science - 17 days ago

Brazilian footballer Vini Jr. pays a painful price for speaking up against racist attacks

Racist attacks against the footballer began in his homeland, Brazil, but increased over the years in Spain, where he plays for Real Madrid.

Global Voices - Sports - 17 days ago

Suspect Arrested For Alleged Fire Outside Senator Sanders's Office In Vermont

A man was arrested for allegedly starting a fire outside Senator Bernie Sanders's office in Burlington, Vermont.

International Business Times - US News - 18 days ago

Tracking the world's biggest iceberg as it drifts towards oblivion

The A23a iceberg - more than twice the size of Greater London - is on the move, travelling along what is known as "iceberg alley" towards South Georgia.

BBC News - Science - 20 days ago

House prices fell in March – this is what happens next

Estate agents say activity is picking up but the cost of a mortgage is still very high, writes James Moore. A couple of interest rate cuts won’t do much to help hard-pressed first time buyers struggling to get on the housing ladder

Independent UK - Business - 23 days ago

International conference held on AI in the service of medicine

More than 500 attend event hosted by non-profit Lemaanchem at Weizmann Institute including executives from international tech firms, medical professionals hospital administrators, researchers

YNET News - Science - 24 days ago

Why RFK Jr. Makes a Gift to Trump With VP Choice

No right-leaning person no matter how #NeverTrump will be able to swallow the mega-progressive Ms. Shanahan.

Epoch Times - Opinion - 28 days 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 - 30 days ago

The U.S. Government Defended the Overseas Business Interests of Baby Formula Makers. Kids Paid the Price.

Records and interviews show that the U.S. government repeatedly used its muscle to advance the interests of large baby formula companies while thwarting the efforts of Thailand and other developing countries to safeguard children’s health.

ProPublica - Health - 1 month ago

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

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

CNN - Politics - 1 month ago

Greenpeace opens office in Sri Lanka amid ongoing climate crisis

Global Voices' partner Groundviews spoke to Executive Director of Greenpeace South Asia, Binu Jacob, about the climate challenges facing the region and the role of Greenpeace in combatting climate injustice.

Global Voices - Environment - 1 month 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

Honor launches the X9b, Choice Watch, Choice X5 earbuds in India; Check price, specs and launch offers

Honor has introduced its latest offerings in the Indian market, including the highly anticipated Honor X9b, marking its second 5G smartphone release since its comeback in the country last year

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

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

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

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

Politician Fights Cops After Stabbing Daughter, 16, in Head: Police

Officers arrived to find a 16-year-old girl standing outside with a stab wound to her head, according to the probable cause affidavit. Once inside, officers found her mother, Julie Mitchell, 'covered in blood,' say police.

Inside Edition - Politics - 3 months ago

'Matilda': Australian word of the year following magnificent 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

Some fans made the ultimate sacrifice to attend the quarter final game against France: 'I gave up Taylor Swift tickets for the Matildas'

Global Voices - Sports - 4 months ago

Mujeres de Utah intentaron denunciar agresiones sexuales a la policía. Dicen que enfrentaron retrasos y barreras lingüísticas.

Mujeres, todas inmigrantes mexicanas, acudieron a la policía de Provo para denunciar al ginecobstetra David Broadbent por agresión sexual. Experimentaron demoras, confusión y negaciones en sus informes debido a la falta de servicios en español.

ProPublica - Health - 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

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

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

BBC News - Business - 4 months ago

Broadband rises must be 'clearer', says Ofcom boss -- The regulator has plans to make mobile and broadband firms more upfront about mid-contract price rises.

The regulator has plans to make mobile and broadband firms more upfront about mid-contract price rises.

BBC News - Business - 4 months ago

Think twice before scanning a QR code - here's why -- More than 90 million consumers will scan a QR code this year. But the technology can also facilitate identity theft.

More than 90 million consumers will scan a QR code this year. But the technology can also facilitate identity theft.

CBS News - Business - 4 months ago

Paris metro ticket price to double during 2024 Olympics

Paris metro ticket prices will almost double during the 2024 Olympics, the French capital region's president said on Tuesday, adding that residents with passes would be shielded from the temporary rise and visitors would be charged "a fair price".

Reuters - Sports - 4 months ago

Pentagon Artificial Intelligence Chief Speaks on Network-Centric Warfare, Generative AI Challenges -- The Pentagon's chief digital and artificial intelligence officer is alarmed by the potential for generative artificial...

The Pentagon’s chief digital and artificial intelligence officer is alarmed by the potential for generative artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT to deceive and sow disinformation.

Military.com - Technology - 5 months ago

The Hard Work of Identifying the Remains of Service Members Missing for Decades Must Continue

"The DPAA continues to work on identifying the more than 81,000 personnel missing from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Gulf Wars and other recent conflicts."

Military.com - Opinion - 7 months ago

Senators Ask Billionaire Paul Singer and Power Broker Leonard Leo for Full Accounting of Gifts to Supreme Court Justices

The letters cite ProPublica’s reporting on an undisclosed private jet flight and Alaska fishing vacation provided to Justice Samuel Alito.

ProPublica - Politics - 9 months ago

Casinos Pled Poverty to Get a Huge Tax Break. Atlantic City Is Paying the Price.

Despite growing profits, casino operators used predictions of “grave danger” to convince the state to slash their tax burden, denying millions to the city, its school district and the county.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

'The Birds Outsmarted Us': Magpies Help Each Other Remove Scientists' Tracking Devices

The unexpected observation suggests magpies may engage in altruistic behaviors, a trait not often seen in birds.

Gizmodo - Science - 2 years ago

Police patrol vaccine units after anti-vaxxers harass staff and public

Police received intelligence that more disturbances were being planned

Independent UK - Health - 2 years ago