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This court case could set groundbreaking precedent for Indigenous land rights in Europe -- John Last -- News -- - -- World -- May 5

A case before Norway's Supreme Court could see an area in the north of the country transferred to local, Indigenous control and would be the first time such a land claim succeeded in Europe. If it fails, the process the Indigenous Sámi helped establish could be called into question.

CBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Israel has briefed U.S. on plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of potential Rafah operation -- May 4, 2024

Officials said that the plans did not change the U.S. administration’s view that an operation in Rafah would put too many innocent Palestinian civilians at risk

The Globe and Mail - World - 5 hours ago

Sen. Mark Kelly calls conditions on aid 'appropriate' if Israel doesn't prevent more civilian deaths

The Democratic Senator warned that, "[Israeli leadership] have to do a better job," at limiting civilian deaths in Gaza.

NBC News - Entertainment - 10 hours ago

Cliff Taylor: Sinn Féin says abolishing Help-to-Buy will be good for first time buyers – is it right?

Three new developments in housing emerged this week - and not one of them is good news for anyone trying to buy a home

Irish Times - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Sinn Féin says abolishing the Help-to-Buy scheme will be good for first time buyers – is it right?

Three new developments in housing emerged this week - and not one of them is good news for anyone trying to buy a home

Irish Times - Opinion - 12 hours ago

Aston Villa's Top Four Bid Rocked At Brighton, Chelsea Rout West Ham

Aston Villa's bid to finish in the Premier League's top four was rocked by a 1-0 defeat at Brighton, while Chelsea thrashed West Ham 5-0 to keep alive their hopes of European qualification on Sunday.

NDTV - Sports - 14 hours ago

Joao Pedro nets late winner as Brighton hit Aston Villa's Champions League hopes

Premier League round-up: Chelsea boost hopes of securing European football by thrashing sorry West Ham

Irish Times - Sports - 14 hours ago

This court case could set groundbreaking precedent for Indigenous land rights in Europe -- John Last -- -

A case before Norway's Supreme Court could see an area in the north of the country transferred to local, Indigenous control and would be the first time such a land claim succeeded in Europe. If it fails, the process the Indigenous Sámi helped establish could be called into question.

CBC News - World - 17 hours ago

Netanyahu's far-right Cabinet to shut Al Jazeera offices in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right Cabinet voted Sunday to close down the local offices of Al Jazeera, a media company owned by...

Daily Sabah - World - 18 hours ago

Doug Emhoff to hold event urging men to advocate for abortion rights

Emhoff plans to stress the importance of men supporting abortion rights and using their voices to push to expand women’s ability to get the procedure, sources familiar with the plans told NBC News.

NBC News - World - 20 hours ago

Dua Lipa teaches viewers how to look on the bright side in 'Saturday Night Live' monologue

“Saturday Night Live” on May 4 was hosted by Dua Lipa, who pulled double duty as the show's musical guest. Watch clips from the episode.

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 22 hours ago

German social democrats promise not to join forces with the right

German social democrats spoke out against far right violence amid declining support after an attack on Friday night that hospitalised Saxony top candidate for the EU elections Matthias Ecke.

Euronews - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

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

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

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 1 day ago

California Democratic Lawmaker Calls for Civil Rights Investigation Into UCLA Protests

The assemblyman cited incidents where protestors were reportedly denying Jewish students access to certain locations on campus for identifying as ‘Zionists.’

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Israel has briefed US on plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of potential Rafah operation

Israel this week briefed Biden administration officials on a plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of a potential Rafah operation to root out Hamas militants in the southern Gaza city.

AP News - World - 1 day ago

Sammy Hagar 'did it right' by being with wife 24/7, taking kids on tour

Sammy Hagar and Kari Karte married in 1995 and have two daughters. The rock star told Fox News Digital that he "did it right" with his family by taking them on the road with him.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Important steps that you can take right now on the road to investing

For those new to investing, getting started isn't complicated. We breakdown how to get in the game in five easy steps.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Opinion & Commentary -- Right-wing playbook sets trap for pro-Palestinian protests like ASU's

Police arrested 72 people at ASU calling for a cease-fire, the latest in a movement sweeping college campuses.

Phoenix New Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Conservatives say Poilievre would only override Charter rights for criminal justice matters

Pressed on how their hypothetical government would invoke the Charter’s notwithstanding clause, opposition leader’s spokesperson clarifies position

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 2 days ago

Israel this week briefed Biden administration officials on a plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of a potential Rafah operation to root out Hamas militants in the southern Gaza city.

Israel this week briefed Biden administration officials on a plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of a potential Rafah operation to root out Hamas militants in the southern Gaza city.

AP News - Politics - 2 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 - 2 days ago

North Korea, supplier of missiles Russia used to kill Ukrainian civilians, accuses US of 'escalation'

Washington has made clear that Kyiv cannot use long-range missiles to strike within Russian territory. U.S. said Russia’s targeting and killing of at least 14 civilians in Ukraine with North Korea-supplied long-range missiles motivated Biden’s decision to help Ukraine’s defense by sending ATACMS.

Voice of America - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Seven of our favourite homes for sale in Sydney right now

From a renovated sandstone home to a transformed idyllic cottage, these are the picks of the bunch.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 2 days ago

AI in space: Karpathy suggests AI chatbots as interstellar messengers to alien civilizations

Andrej Karpathy muses about sending a LLM binary that could "wake up" and answer questions.

Ars Technica - Business - 2 days ago

Dance, dignity, human rights take center stage in City Heights performance

Marcos Duran is a dancer and lecturer at San Diego City College and UC San Diego, and a recipient of a Far South/Border North artist grant for 2023-2024. His work, "Dancing With Dignity," is inspired by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and being performed May 4 at the Black Box Theatre in City Heights

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Moms for Liberty co-founder warns new Title IX changes will gut parental rights

Moms for Liberty co-founder Tiffany Justice explained why parents groups are warning about recent Title IX changes made by the Biden administration that would redefine sex.

Fox News - Health - 2 days ago

MTG and Gaetz Manage to Smear Both Jews & Fellow Christians -- The House antisemitism bill rightly rejects the doctrine that Jews are responsible for Jesus's death. They say it's an essential Christian belief.

The House antisemitism bill rightly rejects the doctrine that Jews are responsible for Jesus’s death. They say it’s an essential Christian belief.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Stealing homes right out from under vulnerable owners is just wrong

Now the Legislature can fix a scheme the US Supreme Court and a state judge have ruled is illegal.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 2 days ago

Over 100 far-right militias are coordinating on Facebook

Despite bans on militias, Facebook continues to struggle with content moderation.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 2 days ago

'Hardcore' group of far-right protesters stage demonstration outside Taoiseach's home

Several of the group under Garda surveillance in recent months amid increasing fears of threats to politicians

Irish Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Radio industry will pay tribute to Steve Wright at Arias awards

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

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 2 days ago

European court upholds Italy's right to seize prized Greek bronze from Getty Museum

The so-called Getty Bronze, which was pulled from the sea in 1964 by Italian fishermen and exported out of Italy illegally, was purchased by the Getty in 1977.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Technology -- Florida Newspapers Sue OpenAI, Microsoft Over Copyright Infringement

A group of prominent newspapers claims OpenAI's artificial intelligence products have been copying and regurgitating news content "with impunity."

Miami New Times - US News - 3 days ago

Out of his League: Italian far-right leader Matteo Salvini faces open revolt

Deputy prime minister under pressure after picking homophobic, pro-Russia candidate for European elections

Irish Times - World - 3 days ago

Ac­tive Clubs: A new far-right threat to de­mo­c­ra­t­ic elec­tions

A new network blending far-right extremism with MMA training is growing rapidly across North America and Europe.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 3 days ago

Celebrating Civil Rights

The Beach to Bay Heritage Area will present their annual celebration, Civil Rights on the Shore: An Evening of History and Song s …

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 3 days ago

European court upholds Italy's right to seize prized Greek bronze from Getty Museum, rejects appeal

A European court has upheld Italy’s right to seize a prized Greek statue from the J. Paul Getty Museum in California.

AP News - Science - 3 days ago

Sex Offender Who Contacted Young Boys Online Wants Social Media Access Declared a Human Right

A convicted sex offender is asking the Norwegian Supreme Court to declare that social media access is a human right.

Breitbart - Technology - 3 days ago

Is social media access a human right? Norway's Supreme Court to decide

Sex offender sues after he’s banned from Snapchat

Voice of America - Technology - 3 days ago

Biden campaign criticizes Trump over new Florida abortion law -- The U.S. state of Florida has a new law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. In this presidential campaign, Donald Trump is defending the right of states to regulate reproductive rights. Joe Biden says that decentralized authority threatens women's lives.

The U.S. state of Florida has a new law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. In this presidential campaign, Donald Trump is defending the right of states to regulate reproductive rights. Joe Biden says that decentralized authority threatens women’s lives.

Voice of America - Science - 4 days ago

Newspapers sue OpenAI for copyright infringement over AI training

Newspapers including the New York Daily News and Chicago Tribune are suing Microsoft and OpenAI over the use of copyrighted works in training generative artificial intelligence tools.

Fox News - Business - 4 days ago

In 'A Strange Loop,' a tortured playwright goes round and round with his Thoughts

There aren’t many precedents for the Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning musical, which is having its Boston premiere in a capable co-production by SpeakEasy Stage Company and Front Porch Arts Collective.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Pritzkers donate Lincoln's Civil War order to blockade Southern ports to state museum

The fateful 163-year-old document had been in an anonymous private collection until its purchase at auction by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and first lady M.K. Pritzker, who donated it to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 4 days ago

US: IDF units committed 'gross human rights violations' but still qualify...

US officials assess that five Israeli military units committed "individual incidents of gross violations of human rights," but remain eligible for U.S. aid.

Washington Examiner - World - 4 days ago

Rogers CEO touts NHL deal with Amazon, says company will pursue rights renewal in 2026

Rogers president and CEO Tony Staffieri says the agreement with Amazon is just ‘one more example of us moving with the way Canadians actually want to experience and view content’

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 4 days ago

Inside the far-right plan to use civil rights law to disrupt the 2024 election

Experts describe the plan as a legal long shot, but say it could sow doubts about the integrity of a rematch between President Biden and former President Trump.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 4 days ago

Heavy rains in Brazil's south kill at least 8 people, leave 21 missing, civil defense says

Rio de Janeiro:Heavy rains inBrazil s southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least eight people and left 21 missing since Monday, the country...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 4 days ago

A Right-Wing Supreme Court Could Make Biden a Dictator by Mistake

The conservative members of the rogue, corrupt, illegitimate Supreme Court indicated last week that they might extend total immunity to former President Donald Trump.

Newsweek - Opinion - 4 days ago

Several US newspapers sue OpenAI, Microsoft over copyright issues

Eight U.S. newspapers filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft in a New York federal court Tuesday for violating their copyright to train the...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 4 days ago

Azerbaijan, COP29 host, shows disregard for climate action and human rights

In Berlin, president Aliyev touched on recent investigations and arrests leveled against a series of independent and opposition media adding, "these investigations were lawful. Any given country must defend its laws.

Global Voices - Top Stories - 5 days ago

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

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

Irish Times - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Major Newspapers Launch Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Microsoft over AI Copyright Violations

In a move that could reshape the relationship between news publishers and AI giants, eight prominent newspapers owned by investment firm Alden Global Capital have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement.

Breitbart - Technology - 5 days ago

With the far-right AfD set to take more seats in upcoming elections, culture groups are countering "extremist politics."

With Germany's anti-immigrant party set to take more seats in European elections, cultural institutions want to neutralize the "extremist politics" that could upend artistic diversity.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 5 days ago

'Right out of Stranger Things': Woman finds 50,000 bees behind walls in toddler's bedroom

Ashley Class, from North Carolina, said her daughter, three, had told her of "monsters" in her bedroom - little did she know a bee colony had been growing right next to her for eight months.

Sky News - Weird - 5 days ago

Why the Right Loves the Anti-Israel Encampments

Three reasons Trump and Bibi want the protests to continue.

New York Magazine - Politics - 5 days ago

Sebastian Maniscalco: It Ain't Right Tour

Sebastian Maniscalco: It Ain't Right Tour at Footprint Center: Valley can-do man Jerry Colangelo built it in 1992, and they've come in droves to watch pro sports (including the NBA's Suns, the WNBA's Mercury and the Arena Football League's Rattlers), concerts, monster truck rallies, religious revivals and other touring events at the 18,422-capacity facility.

Phoenix New Times - Entertainment - 5 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 - 6 days ago

Why Abortion Rights May Face New Setbacks in November

Post-Roe, pro-choice measures have won every battle at the polls. But anti-abortion activists have found new ways to push back in 2024.

New York Magazine - Politics - 6 days ago

Activist who fought for legal rights for Europe's largest saltwater lagoon wins 'Green Nobel'

A professor who helped save Europe's largest saltwater lagoon is one of this year's winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize, known as the “Green Nobel."

AP News - Science - 6 days ago

No wonder Americans are flocking to see Civil War. Many believe a civil war is coming

Following the assault on Congress on January 6th, 2021, is the prospect of war really that far-fetched?

Irish Times - Opinion - 9 days ago

Pieces of a Pie: How to Start Saving for Retirement Right Now -- Your retirement income will likely come from a variety of sources. Imagining retirement income as pie pieces can make the...

Your retirement income will likely come from a variety of sources. Imagining retirement income as pie pieces can make the planning process less overwhelming.

Military.com - Opinion - 9 days ago

I hate this toxic online debate about the 'right' kind of mixed-race

A nasty debate has broken out online about how someone’s mixed-race identity is impacted by which of their parents is white. In a post that has now been seen almost seven million times, one anonymous X user compared “mixed-race guys with black mums vs mixed-race guys with white mums”, with pictures of footballer Jude Bellingham looking sharp in a suit (the former) and YouTuber Troopz holding up bags of a substance that looks like marijuana on his sofa (the latter).

Evening Standard - Opinion - 9 days ago

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

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

Phoenix New Times - US News - 10 days ago

To keep your teeth white, bright and healthy, follow these 7 tips from dental experts

Want the secrets to a whiter smile? Two dental experts share their best advice on how to avoid teeth discoloration and keep your smile looking bright and white.

Fox News - Health - 10 days ago

5 Ways to Find Military-Friendly Employers When Entering the Civilian Workforce

As you exit the military, it makes sense to seek an employer who understands military culture, workstyle and protocols.

Military.com - Top Stories - 10 days ago

Apple Close to Finalizing Deal With FIFA Over TV Rights For New Club World Cup Tournament: Report

The deal with Apple could be announced as soon as this month and valued at around $1 billion.

NDTV - Technology - 10 days ago

The women who won their human rights climate battle can inspire us all

Earlier this month, a group of older Swiss women won a landmark climate case at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. The court ruled that Switzerland’s weak climate policy had violated their rights to private and family life — an outcome that will change the legal landscape on the climate crisis.

Evening Standard - Opinion - 11 days ago

Apple reportedly close to finalizing deal with FIFA over TV rights for new major club tournament

The deal with Apple could be announced as soon as this month and be valued at around $1-billion, a quarter of the $4-billion FIFA had first estimated, the New York Times reported

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 13 days ago

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

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

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 19 days ago

Op-ed: Financial literacy is the civil rights issue of this generation

Financial literacy is the least expensive and most effective tool for community economic development in existence, writes John Hope Bryant, yet we don't use it.

CNBC - Opinion - 19 days ago

What it means to be an immigrant in Israel right now and 5 tips to survive

Opinion: A war tends to evoke a sense of unity, in this case, a cultural one; Lauren Gumport saw a shift within her when it came to her relationship with her own Judaism, which took on a new meaning after Hamas decided to unleash its onslaught

YNET News - Opinion - 20 days ago

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

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

CNN - World - 20 days ago

What 'Civil War' reveals about this troubling Hollywood tradition

Alex Garland’s new film, “Civil War,” not only critiques the current American political landscape, but subverts a long Hollywood tradition that centralizes American suffering in war films, writes Noah Berlatsky.

CNN - Opinion - 22 days ago

Fact check: Trump falsely claims that appeals court said 'you won' the civil fraud case he lost

Former President Donald Trump continues to make false claims about the New York civil fraud case he lost – including a wildly inaccurate declaration on Tuesday that an appeals court previously said that he had “won the case.”

CNN - Politics - 23 days ago

Civil War Dispassionately Reports On The Last Days of America: Review

Alex Garland's apolitical dystopia explores what an America in collapse would look like.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 23 days ago

The Trojan horse: How Israel allowed a massive Palestinian 'right of return' in the Oslo Accords

Analysis: Israel at the time knowingly imported tens of thousands of Palestinians onto its soil, many of whom were terrorists, without any headlines

YNET News - Opinion - 23 days ago

Start investing today: 5 steps to take right now

For those new to investing, getting started isn't complicated. We breakdown how to get in the game in five easy steps.

Fox News - Business - 25 days ago

Why Trump made the right call on abortion

A pro-life political culture won’t be built in a single presidential election, writes W. James Antle III, but ground can be lost without an incremental approach.

CNN - Opinion - 26 days ago

Hamas data on civilian casualties in Gaza war is misleading and easily disproved

Opinion: The international media should not play into the hands of terrorists who had no problem raping, murdering and kidnapping civilians on October 7, knowing that this would lead to a severe retaliation on their own civilians

YNET News - Opinion - 26 days ago

Have a bright idea and buckets of ambition? EI's New Frontiers early-stage founders programme is the smart place to start

Entrepreneurship can be a daunting journey, even for dedicated founders with bright ideas and buckets of ambition. That’s why Enterprise Ireland’s New Fron...

Independent.ie - Business - 29 days ago

Trespassing bird causes travel chaos at Brighton station

The endangered species of seagull caused an hour-and-a-half of disruptions for passengers, some of whom thought the whole ordeal was a late April Fools' joke.

Sky News - Weird - 1 month 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

Spielberg says worried Jews will need to fight 'for right to be Jewish'

Jewish American director warns against global antisemitism surge, fearing without intervention, historical persecution of Jews likely to recur

YNET News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

The Right to Change Sex

The moral case for letting trans kids change their bodies.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 1 month ago

For nomads in Mongolia, roaming is a sacred right

The Mongols say that this is why freedom is in their blood.

Global Voices - Sports - 2 months ago

Which Samsung Galaxy S24 Is Right for You?

Choose your own adventure: small, medium, or large.

Gizmodo - Technology - 3 months ago

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

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

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 3 months ago

Far-right Polish lawmaker uses fire extinguisher on Hanukkah candles in parliament

A far-right Polish lawmaker used a fire extinguisher to put out Hanukkah candles in the country's parliament on Tuesday during an event with members of the Jewish community, provoking outrage and leading the speaker to exclude him from the sitting.

Reuters - World - 4 months ago

Elon Musk restores X account of far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones -- Alex Jones, the conspiracy theorist known for his fake news site InfoWars and his false denial of the Sandy Hook massacre, was permanently banned from Twitter in 2018.

Alex Jones, the conspiracy theorist known for his fake news site InfoWars and his false denial of the Sandy Hook massacre, was permanently banned from Twitter in 2018.

CBS News - Business - 4 months ago

You Have a Right to Know Why a Health Insurer Denied Your Claim. Some Insurers Still Won't Tell You.

Federal regulations require insurers to promptly hand over records to patients facing claim denials. Some insurers only turned over their files after ProPublica reached out.

ProPublica - Health - 5 months ago

Voters in at Least 10 States Are Trying to Protect Abortion Rights. GOP Officials Are Throwing Up Roadblocks.

Republican officials are undermining citizen-led ballot initiatives that seek to protect the procedure. Ohio is the latest state to get protections on the November ballot.

ProPublica - Health - 6 months ago

Son of slain Quilombola leader will still strive for community's rights

SÃO PAULO — On Aug. 17, Maria Bernadete Pacífico, a 72-year-old Quilombola leader in Brazil, was brutally killed when two men wearing helmets entered her home and unloaded more than a dozen bullets in her direction. A respected name in social movements across the country, she headed the Pitanga dos Palmares quilombo in Bahia state, […]

Mongabay - Top Stories - 8 months ago

Rights group decries halt of UN aid to northwestern Syria

The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) on Monday condemned the suspension of United Nations’ aid deliveries through a crossing from Türkiye to...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 8 months ago

Close to 100,000 Voter Registrations Were Challenged in Georgia — Almost All by Just Six Right-Wing Activists

The recent transformation of the state’s election laws explicitly enabled citizens to file unlimited challenges to other voters’ registrations. Experts warn that election officials’ handling of some of those challenges may clash with federal law.

ProPublica - Politics - 9 months ago

Right-Wing Websites Connected to Former Trump Lawyer Are Scamming Loyal Followers With Phony Celebrity Pitches

A mysterious network called AdStyle is placing ads with fake endorsements from celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Elon Musk on conservative sites based in the U.S. and abroad.

ProPublica - Technology - 9 months ago