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Paying college football players could reverse trend of bowl game opt-outs, boost non-CFP postseason

With the expanded College Football Playoff locked in through 2031, questions still remain about what the rest of the postseason will look like. One thing is certain, there will still

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Biden condemns violent protests on campuses

President Biden commented on the campus unrest, saying that while he supports peaceful protests, violence and hate speech are unacceptable. Former President Trump praised the police response at Columbia University earlier this week. NBC News Gabe Gutierrez reports.

NBC News - World - 1 hour ago

It's Donald Trump vs. the U.S., and it's far from clear the U.S. will win -- Andrew Coyne

As a destructive force, Trump has no parallel. Even the Constitution was not built to withstand him

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 1 hour ago

Captain of dive boat Conception sentenced to 4 years after fire killed 34 -- Jerry Boylan was found guilty in 2023 of one count of misconduct or neglect of a ship officer for the deaths of 33 passengers and one crew member on the dive boat Conception.

Jerry Boylan was found guilty in 2023 of one count of misconduct or neglect of a ship officer for the deaths of 33 passengers and one crew member on the dive boat Conception.

CBS News - US News - 2 hours ago

N.S. Power wants ratepayers to cover $22M bill for last year's storm damages, repairs

Nova Scotia Power has filed an application with the province's Utility and Review Board to have ratepayers cover the cost of last year's storm damage to the tune of $22 million.

CTV News - Business - 2 hours ago

UCLA struggles to recover after 200 arrested, pro-Palestinian camp torn down

Less than 24 hours after a violent attack on a pro-Palestinian camp at UCLA, large numbers of officers and pro-Palestinian demonstrators faced off into the early hours Thursday.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Israel's Increasing Worries About the International Criminal Court, AP Explains

Israeli officials sound increasingly concerned that the International Criminal Court (ICC) could issue arrest warrants for the country’s leaders more than six months into the Israel-Hamas war. (May 1) AP

Military.com - US News - 2 hours ago

Gaza needs biggest post-war reconstruction effort since WWII: UN

GAZA STRIP: The United Nations said Thursday (May 2) that the post-war reconstruction of Gaza would require an international effort unseen since the aftermath of World War II, estimating it could cost up to US$40 billion. It came as

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Arizona's Abortion Battle Continues Despite Ban's Repeal

A proposed constitutional amendment could erase lawmakers’ ability to regulate the procedure.

Epoch Times - US News - 4 hours ago

Military concludes airstrike in Syria last May killed civilian, not terrorist -- U.S. Central Command initially said an airstrike in May 2023 had killed a senior al Qaeda leader in Syria, but an investigation has concluded it actually killed an innocent civilian.

U.S. Central Command initially said an airstrike in May 2023 had killed a senior al Qaeda leader in Syria, but an investigation has concluded it actually killed an innocent civilian.

CBS News - US News - 8 hours ago

Air Force Starts to Fly Some Ospreys Again Following Crash that Killed 8 Airmen in Japan -- The Air Force is the last among the services to return its Ospreys to the air following the Nov. 29 crash off the coast of...

The Air Force is the last among the services to return its Ospreys to the air following the Nov. 29 crash off the coast of Japan that killed eight airmen and triggered a military-wide grounding.

Military.com - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

The heat is on: 20 states set for a scorching summer

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has given Americans a heads-up to brace for potentially unprecedented heat over the coming months.

Washington Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

NYPD Attempts to Back Up 'Outside Agitators' Columbia Claim

Officials claim a significant number of nonstudents were among those arrested this week.

New York Magazine - Politics - 8 hours ago

India widens spice probe amid contamination concerns

India's food safety regulator has ordered testing and inspections at all companies making spice mixes in the country. This comes as Singapore, Hong Kong and the United States, for instance, have flagged suspected contamination in the products of two popular India-made spice brands, MDH and Everest. Priyata Brajabasi wi

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Trump: 'Beautiful to watch' police raid Columbia pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel protests

Former US president and current Republican candidate calls protesters 'raging lunatics and Hamas sympathizers,' says Biden should be speaking out more against university rallies

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

US Navy Ship and Other Vessels Visible off Gaza's Coast Amid Efforts to Boost Aid

A US Navy ship and several Army vessels involved in an American-led effort to bring more aid into the besieged Gaza Strip are offshore of the enclave and building out a floating platform. (May 1) AP

Military.com - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

MayFest in Odessa event Saturday to benefit Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library

ODESSA — The 11th annual MayFest in Odessa event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Cops to remain on Ivy League campus until after graduation

The sight of law enforcement officers in and around a prestigious college campus is somewhat jarring, even with its history of activism.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Presidential debate commission defends schedule after Trump campaign pushes for new dates

Trump has said he would debate Biden "anywhere, anytime, anyplace." His campaign, however, wants the commission to move up its schedule.

NBC News - Politics - 13 hours ago

London is unrecognisable because it's opened its doors to jihad, Trump claims

Former US president claims that British ‘culture’ had been eroded by tolerance of pro-Palestine protesters

Telegraph UK - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Death toll jumps to at least 48 as the search continues in southern China highway collapse

BEIJING (AP) — The death toll climbed to 48 on Thursday as search efforts continued in southeastern China after a highway section collapsed in a mountainous area, sending more than 20 cars down a …

Bay to Bay News - World - 15 hours ago

Irish Business -- IMRO partners with music tech company Audoo for accurate public performance royalties

The Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) has partnered with music recognition technology company Audoo to improve public performance royalty distribution...

Independent.ie - Business - 16 hours ago

Asia-Pacific -- Highway collapse in southern China kills at least 36 people

A section of a highway collapsed after heavy rains in southern China, sending cars tumbling down a slope and leaving at least 36 people dead, authorities s...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Lawmakers want DOD to provide data on troops' tuition assistance complaints

Four members of Congress have asked the Pentagon to resume publishing updates from the Postsecondary Education Complaint System, reports the Defense Department stopped providing nearly a decade ago.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Biden says India and Japan's economy stalling because of 'xenophobia'

India, Japan, China, and Russia do not want immigrants, Biden says

Independent UK - US News - 17 hours ago

High school baseball and softball: Wednesday's scores and updated playoff pairings

High school baseball and softball scores, including updated Southern Section playoff pairings, from Wednesday, May 1.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 18 hours ago

Sick Love: Champagne review – Emo-tinted grunge with a knockout combo of pace and panache

Dublin band’s debut album, though lacking originality, is a confident step forward, with one track featuring in the TV comedy series The Young Offenders

Irish Times - Entertainment - 23 hours ago

Staffing firm to pay $2.7M in DOJ settlement over mishandled COVID data

Insight Global, which performed COVID-19 contact tracing for the state of Pennsylvania, will pay $2.7 million in a Justice Department settlement.

Fox News - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

House of Commons Speaker won't step down amid renewed Conservative, Bloc calls for his resignation

Conservatives said Greg Fergus should resign after he booted Pierre Poilievre out of Question Period but the Speaker’s office flatly rejected the demand

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 1 day ago

NASA's Solar Sail Makes First Contact From Space Before Stretching Its Enormous Wings

The mission launched on April 23 to test sunlight-propelled space travel.

Gizmodo - Technology - 1 day ago

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

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

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Lawsuit against Meta asks if Facebook users have right to control their feeds using external tools

Do social media users have the right to control what they see — or don’t see — on their feeds? A lawsuit filed against Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. is arguing that a federal law often used to shield internet companies from liability also allows people to use external tools to take control of

AP News - Technology - 1 day ago

China's TikTok Tests Bypassing Apple's Commission on In-App Purchases

China's TikTok appears to be probing ways to avoid paying Apple's 30 percent commission on digital purchases made through its iOS app.

Breitbart - Technology - 1 day ago

Johnell Davis, AAC Player of the Year, Commits to Arkansas in Transfer Portal

The former Florida Atlantic star is John Calipari's biggest commitment yet.

Sports Illustrated - Sports - 1 day ago

Scottish government survives vote of no confidence

The debate and vote on Wednesday comes just two days after Humza Yousaf announced he was stepping down as SNP leader and first minister of Scotland.

Sky News - Politics - 1 day ago

Western military hardware trophy show opens in Moscow (VIDEOS/PHOTOS)

An exhibition of more than 30 Western armored vehicles, including a M1 Abrams tanks captured in the Ukraine conflict, has opened in Moscow

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Hosting costs for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver may hit $581-million

Organizers of the seven FIFA World Cup soccer matches coming to Vancouver in 2026 say the estimated cost of hosting the event will be between $483-million and $581-million, including costs for the city, the province and stadium upgrades. (Apr. 30)

The Globe and Mail - Business - 1 day ago

Batman is coming to VR in new Arkham Shadow game for Meta Quest 3

A VR game that lets you glide around Gotham as the caped crusader? Where do we sign up?

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 day ago

Barbra Streisand "Forgot the World" Could See Her Ozempic Comment on Melissa McCarthy's Instagram

Barbra Streisand made a weird comment about Ozempic on a post by Melissa McCarthy, which she’s since deleted. Read her full statement.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Military jet crashes near Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico

An F-16 fighter jet crashed near Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo, New Mexico, on Tuesday, and the pilot was able to safely eject from the aircraft.

Fox News - US News - 1 day ago

Heat networks are investment opportunity 'worth billions' – energy company boss

Vattenfall planning to invest £1 billion in infrastructure needed to deliver the clean heating option in five to eight UK cities by 2030.

Evening Standard - Business - 1 day ago

High school baseball and softball: Tuesday's Southern Section playoff scores

High school baseball and softball: Southern Section playoff scores for Tuesday, April 30.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Breakthrough AI tech speeding up MRI scans -- NYU Langone Health and Meta have developed a new type of MRI that dramatically reduces the time needed to complete scans through artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports. -- Apr 26

NYU Langone Health and Meta have developed a new type of MRI that dramatically reduces the time needed to complete scans through artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.

CBS News - Technology - 2 days ago

Barbra Streisand clarifies Ozempic query to Melissa McCarthy: 'Wanted to pay her a compliment'

Barbra Streisand's 'Ozempic' comment to Melissa McCarthy on Monday garnered mixed reaction on social media. 'I think she thought this was a DM?,' wrote one X user.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Conan O'Brien on Ros na Rún review: Comedian finds his niche as a disappointed Irish-American balloon-seller

Television: TG4 has delivered a nice cameo moment in an otherwise wild show

Irish Times - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Qatar's mediation efforts in Israel-Hamas war come under fire

The tiny Persian Gulf nation initially had success persuading Hamas to give up hostages. Critics claim its influence and commitment have diminished.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 2 days ago

Interview: How Europe's swift action saved commercial hake stocks

Persistent overfishing in European seas led to the decline of many fish species in the 1990s. However, efforts to restore hake populations to sustainable levels in recent decades have proven successful.

Euronews - Environment - 2 days ago

Column: Climate change is a star in some of Hollywood's most popular movies

Among 250 top films, just under 10% mentioned global warming — although superhero movies were some of the best performers.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 days ago

AI could boost Canada's lagging productivity, Microsoft Canada's president says -- April 25, 2024

To avoid squandering opportunities, Microsoft Canada president Chris Barry has encouraged workers to get their hands on AI and build an understanding of how it can be used

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 2 days ago

Ukraine no longer: How locals are coming together to rebuild Russia's new Lugansk republic

An American journalist details her trip to a region which has been at the center of conflict for over a decade

Russia Today - Opinion - 2 days ago

Jerry Seinfeld is wrong: We don't need sitcoms to be 'P.C.'

Older sitcoms still get bigger audiences, viewers are not as sensitive as the comedian thinks

Evening Standard - Opinion - 2 days ago

European Commission 'prepared' in the face of US bird flu outbreak

The spread of H5NI, otherwise known as bird flu, in cattle and mammals in the United States, has raised concerns among European stakeholders, but the European Union says they are well prepared.

Euractiv - Health - 2 days ago

Michigan man discovers time capsule from over 100 years ago in kitchen ceiling: 'Connection to the past'

Jesse Leitch found a time capsule in his kitchen ceiling with artifacts dating back to the early 1900s and he intends to make one of his own with both the old and some new items.

Fox News - Weird - 2 days ago

Columbia University suspends pro-Palestinian protesters after failed negotiations | Video

Columbia University began suspending pro-Palestinian protesters who refused to disperse despite a deadline of 2pm on Monday (Apr 29). The protesters had put up dozens of tents in campus to express opposition to Israel's war in Gaza. Similar encampments have been set up elsewhere, including at UCLA and Texas State unive

Channel NewsAsia - World - 2 days ago

Far-right news network OAN retracts article about Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels

One America News Network said the story was being removed from "all sites" and "all social media" as part of a settlement it reached with Donald Trump's former fixer.

NBC News - Technology - 3 days ago

Billie Eilish tour comes to United Center in November

Pop star's worldwide 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' tour kicks off Sept. 29 in Quebec City.

Chicago Sun-Times - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Ecuador files complaint against Mexico at top UN court in spat over embassy raid

Ecuador has filed a complaint at the United Nations' top court over Mexico's move to grant political asylum to former Ecuadorian vice president Jorge Glas.

Fox News - World - 3 days ago

Saturday's show at Gillette Stadium was a reminder of what could be, for the Revolution and MLS

The next few years are expected to produce a bonanza for soccer in the US, with the arrival of the Club World Cup, Copa America, and the 2026 World Cup. MLS should capitalize as well, but this could be a tricky transition.

Boston Globe - Sports - 3 days ago

Nicole Kidman's Daughters Make Their Red Carpet Debut at AFI Life Achievement Award Gala

Kidman's daughters, 15 and 13, have never joined the actress at public events before.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 4 days ago

The Uplift - Stories That Inspire - The Uplift: An angel officer - A police officer becomes a guardian angel for a little girl struggling at school. A New Jersey toddler goes viral for the way she speaks, bringing joy and laughs to millions. A 7-year-old makes history at the rodeo. Plus, more inspiring stories. Apr 27 - 20:56

A police officer becomes a guardian angel for a little girl struggling at school. A New Jersey toddler goes viral for the way she speaks, bringing joy and laughs to millions. A 7-year-old makes history at the rodeo. Plus, more inspiring stories.

CBS News - Top Stories - 4 days ago

The in­ex­plic­a­ble rise of kid­ney dis­ease in Sri Lan­ka's farm­ing com­mu­ni­ties

Residents of several ‘hotspots’ have been afflicted by kidney failure in the past few decades – and no one knows why.

Aljazeera - Environment - 4 days ago

Tech issues and outrageous pricing aren't the worst things about Coachella

The problem for the festival is that it is synonymous not with iconic music but with A-listers and overpriced beer.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 5 days ago

Politics Briefing: Federal, Ontario governments commit up to $5-billion to Honda EV plant -- April 25, 2024

Also: Mark Carney weighs in on federal budget, warning of dangers of constant spending; Ontario MP Colin Carrie exiting politics

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 6 days 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 - World - 6 days ago

Biden says Trump responsible for 'cruelty and chaos' over abortion -- U.S. President Joe Biden is making reproductive rights a centerpiece of his re-election campaign, blaming opponent Donald Trump for opening the way to stricter state abortion laws. In this campaign, Trump is pursuing a more moderate position on abortion than other Republicans. Scott Stearns reports.

U.S. President Joe Biden is making reproductive rights a centerpiece of his re-election campaign, blaming opponent Donald Trump for opening the way to stricter state abortion laws. In this campaign, Trump is pursuing a more moderate position on abortion than other Republicans. Scott Stearns reports.

Voice of America - Politics - 6 days ago

Review: Neil Young & Crazy Horse strike heart of gold at tour-opening San Diego concert

The concert began with an epic, 15-minute version of 'Cortez The Killer' that featured extra lyrics recently unearthed by Young. Guitarist-singer Micah Nelson, Willie's son, very ably assumed the role in Crazy Horse of Nils Lofgren, now on tour with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band.

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Entertainment - 7 days ago

Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez could quit as wife faces corruption inquiry

A Madrid court opened an investigation into Begona Gomez for the alleged offence of influence peddling and corruption

Evening Standard - World - 7 days ago

New EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down

The rule was among four separate measures targeting coal and natural gas plants that the EPA said would provide “regular certainty” to the power industry and encourage them to make investments to transition “to a clean energy economy.”

NBC News - Science - 7 days ago

Deborah James's family urge political parties to commit to long-term cancer plan

Dame Deborah died in June 2022 at the age of 40, five years after she was diagnosed with bowel cancer.

Evening Standard - Health - 7 days ago

Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average rate, report says

The latest 5-year averages show that temperatures in Europe are running 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, compared to 1.3 degrees higher globally.

NBC News - Science - 8 days ago

Military Technology Could Solve America's Housing Shortage | Opinion

When outdated technology is replaced with more efficient systems, construction leaders often realize they're actually saving money.

Newsweek - Opinion - 8 days ago

Teen Charged With Mother's Murder Called Friend to Come See Body: Cops

Carly Gregg is being tried as an adult for the shooting death of her mother, a beloved Mississippi teacher remembered as "sweet and caring soul."

Inside Edition - Weird - 9 days ago

Big impact: Smart mouthguards could soon help detect sports concussions earlier

World Rugby is the first sports governing body to use the devices for in-game assessments; the NFL is among those watching how it unfolds

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Health - 9 days ago

What to know in the Supreme Court case about immunity for former President Trump

The core issue being debated before the Supreme Court on Thursday boils down to whether a former president is immune from prosecution for actions taken while in office.

AP News - Politics - 9 days ago

Vandenberg Space Force Base Deemed Contaminant Free Amid Rising Cancer Concerns Among Missile Personnel -- The findings "found no instances of contamination above regulatory action levels" after testing for polychlorinated biphenyls...

The findings "found no instances of contamination above regulatory action levels" after testing for polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, and volatile organic compounds that are believed to have negative health effects."

Military.com - Opinion - 9 days ago

Netflix shares slip as move to end sharing subscriber count raises growth doubts -- April 19, 2024

The move comes as some analysts raised concerns about how Netflix plans to maintain growth after its password-sharing crackdown

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 10 days ago

Podcast: The company using robotics to clean up space junk

All the stories from Monday’s episode of the Tech & Science Daily podcast.

Evening Standard - Opinion - 10 days ago

EU elites promised a prosperous green future. This could be their undoing

Technocrats have staked their legitimacy not so much on a carbon-neutral future as on a vision of prosperity that is rapidly receding

Russia Today - Business - 11 days ago

Taylor Swift Fans Have Been Left Divided After She Appeared To Defend Her Controversial Relationship With Matty Healy For The First Time On Her New Album

“We are the judgmental creeps. It's us... It's the first time she has alluded to resenting the fanbase,” one Swiftie speculated.

BuzzFeed News - Entertainment - 13 days ago

World Health Organization approves updated cholera vaccine to combat surge in cases

The World Health Organization has approved a new version of a cholera vaccine that could help address a surge in cases that has depleted the global vaccine stockpile.

Fox News - Health - 13 days ago

New Biden Rule Boosts Conservation On Public Lands

The changes are a marked shift for a federal agency that environmentalists have long derided as the “Bureau of Livestock and Mining.”

Huffington Post - Science - 14 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 - 15 days ago

'Unprecedented' energy record shows future of clean power, expert says

‘This is unprecedented in California’s history,’ says Stanford professor

Independent UK - Technology - 17 days ago

Can there be impartial jurors when it comes to Trump?

Fortunately, an open mind does not require an empty mind, writes Jeffrey Abramson, and the court can find fair jurors who can differentiate between law and politics.

CNN - Opinion - 17 days ago

Is any boss worth £19 million a year? One company just voted yes

Pascal Soriot was already the highest-paid leader of a FTSE 100 company, but his controversial new pay deal has ignited fierce debate over how much is too much for top bosses, writes James Moore

Independent UK - Business - 20 days ago

UK economy posts 0.1% growth in February in further sign of recession rebound

The U.K. economy fell into a recession last year but showed slight growth in January.

CNBC - World - 20 days ago

Puberty blockers could cause long-term fertility and health issues for boys, study finds: 'May be permanent'

Puberty blockers have been shown to cause long-term fertility and other problems in boys, according to a preprint study from Mayo Clinic. Doctors revealed insights on the risks.

Fox News - Health - 21 days ago

Kenyan rural business owners embrace solar power to overcome decades of electricity shortages

For rural communities in Kenya’s off-grid areas, solar power has shown to be a very reliable and promising source of energy.

Global Voices - Environment - 23 days ago

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

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

Fox News - Business - 25 days ago

Meta to start labeling AI-generated content in May

Washington: Facebook and Instagram giant Meta on Friday said it will begin labeling AI generated media beginning in May, as it tries to reassure users...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 27 days ago

Government overconfidence could cloud a brighter future for Laos

A young population with better trade links to the outside world will boost the country if wise decisions are made.

Radio Free Asia - Opinion - 1 month ago

US Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Abortion Pill

Nearly two years after the overturning of Roe v Wade, access to abortion is once again in the hands of the justices.

Inside Edition - Health - 1 month ago

From heartbreak to the City of Love: Family travel deal paves way for Jackson to play in Paris

Lauren Jackson is almost certain to make her fifth Olympic Games after officially emerging from a brief retirement to be named in an extended 26-woman Opals squad for Paris.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 1 month ago

San Diego's latest biotech, Contineum Therapeutics, files to go public

Contineum Therapeutics filed to go public, making it San Diego's second life science IPO of 2024

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

New Mexico Man Dies of Plague, Health Officials Say

The man’s death is the first human case of the plague in New Mexico since 2021 and the first death since 2020.

Inside Edition - Health - 1 month ago

Four astronauts from four countries return to Earth after six months in orbit

Four astronauts from four countries are back on Earth after catching a ride from the International Space Station with SpaceX.

AP News - Science - 1 month ago

Supermarket announces second pay rise for staff in six months

The latest rise increased investment in pay so far this year to £79m

Independent UK - Business - 1 month ago

Nvidia becomes the 'Taylor Swift of investors', Israelis profit too

Chip manufacturer showcases phenomenal results, adding an unprecedented $277 billion to its market value in a single day and propelling Wall Street to new heights; after acquiring Israeli Mellanox local staff profits from stock options

YNET News - Business - 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

OpenAI plans to decimate Alphabet's core business, to launch an alternative to Google Search soon

Alphabet may soon face a massive challenge from OpenAI, in Google's core business. OpenAI, in partnership with Microsoft is planning to launch an AI bot that would act as an alternative to Google Search

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

Russia's Space-based Nuke: White House confirms of solid intelligence on anti-satellite weapon

The White House’s statement comes just hours after Russia refuted early reports which claimed that they had developed and deployed a nuclear weapon in space to take down US satellites

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

Opinion: California's new rules allow COVID-positive kids in school. Here's the problem

Amid a COVID surge and with few people masking or testing, the state missed an opportunity for good public health communication.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 3 months ago

Can JN.1 COVID variant play partypooper in India this holiday season?

With the detection of the JN.1 subvariant in India and a surge in COVID cases, authorities are on high alert. The Centre has urged states to ramp up testing and surveillance. Karnataka has imposed a mask mandate on the elderly and people with co-morbidities. Will this hurt the festive mood?

First Post - Health - 4 months ago

What Do AI Companies Want With the Media?

The big deal OpenAI just inked with Axel Springer offers a glimpse of how AI and the media might eventually intersect.

New York Magazine - Business - 4 months ago

US job openings hit more than 2-1/2-year low as labor market cools

U.S. job openings dropped in October to the lowest level since early 2021, indicating that the labor market was easing as higher interest rates cool demand in the economy.

Reuters - Top Stories - 4 months ago

Bradley Cooper's 'Maestro' a tale of music, marriage and multitasking

Co-writing, directing, producing and starring in his Leonard Bernstein biopic "Maestro" was a terrifying undertaking for Bradley Cooper that turned into a journey of joy and courage.

Reuters - Entertainment - 4 months ago

Logging, road construction continue to fuel forest loss in Papua New Guinea

Plonked between the formidable Owen Stanley mountains to its west and the Solomon Sea to the east lies Oro, a remote province in Papua New Guinea east of the capital Port Moresby. Lush, green tropical rainforests, with their famed canopies, blanket the land while rivers and streams glitter in hues of turquoise and emerald—a landscape […]

Mongabay - Top Stories - 5 months ago

9 Times the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Miscalculated Badly at the Expense of Taxpayers, Wildlife

The agency has a history of diving into big construction projects that exceed projected costs, fall short on projected benefits and, in some cases, create new problems that engineers hadn’t bargained for.

ProPublica - Environment - 5 months ago

George Santos Used Campaign Funds for Botox, OnlyFans: House Committee

This is just the latest on a long line of scandals involving the embattled Santos, who was exposed as a frequent fibber who falsified his resume and family history shortly after being elected to Congress last year.

Inside Edition - Politics - 5 months ago

This man posted a letter about a sex noise complaint online - mistake

Reddit can be a cruel place, especially if you’re accused of being a liar.

Independent UK - Weird - 5 months ago

'Do not contest in Lok Sabha elections', Samajwadi Party leader receives dozens of threat calls; police complaint filed

The Samajwadi Party's district unit president Tanveer Khan said Kashyap is a possible candidate for the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (reserved) seat.

First Post - Politics - 6 months ago

Is your company on the list of Minnesota's 2022 Top Workplaces?

Thirty-eight companies from Minnesota made the Energage’s national list of top workplaces.

Star Tribune - Business - 6 months ago

The Biden Interview: The President Talks About the Supreme Court, Threats to Democracy and Trump's Vow to Exact Retribution

In a sit-down conversation with ProPublica, Biden discusses Kevin McCarthy’s “terrible bargain,” the fear of change that drives threats to democracy and the Supreme Court’s need for an ethics policy.

ProPublica - Politics - 7 months ago

A New Order Blocking Manchin's Pipeline Could Hurt the Climate

Restricting Congress’s authority to exempt energy projects from judicial review would undermine the green transition.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 9 months ago

Wisconsin Republicans Sowed Distrust Over Elections. Now They May Push Out the State's Top Election Official.

The fate of Wisconsin election administrator Meagan Wolfe is a stark reminder that even though courts and voters across the country have rejected election denialism, it remains a factor in this key battleground state.

ProPublica - Politics - 10 months ago

Texas Public Records Transparency Bill That Got Lost Amid GOP Infighting Finally Headed to Governor's Desk

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he always intended to sign the measure but pulled it aside in response to the House playing “games” at the end of the legislative session.

ProPublica - Politics - 10 months ago

Fintechs Made "Massive Profits" on PPP Loans and Sometimes Engaged in Fraud, House Committee Report Finds

An investigation that began after reporting by ProPublica finds lax anti-fraud standards, executives who cashed in for themselves and contempt for small loan applications that would generate minimal fees. “Delete them,” one executive wrote.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

Election Deniers Failed to Hand Wisconsin to Trump but Have Paved the Way for Future GOP Success

The stolen election myth has helped reshape this battleground state for the upcoming midterms and the 2024 presidential race.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Despite Decades of Hacking Attacks, Companies Leave Vast Amounts of Sensitive Data Unprotected

A surge in identity theft during the pandemic underscores how easy it has become to obtain people’s private data. As hackers are all too happy to explain, many of them are cashing in on it.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago