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Canadian doctors are using 'outdated' guidelines to screen for cancer, experts warn - Marina von Stackelberg - News - Politics - | 10 hours ago

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

CBC News - Health - 41 minutes ago

Rising threat environment could prompt 'nuclear reconsideration' in Asia, top State official warns

Asian governments are increasingly concerned by growing nuclear threats posed by China, North Korea and Russia, and a U.S. extended deterrence is key to preventing a breakout of new nuclear-armed stat

Washington Times - World - 1 hour ago

Israel's war on Gaza updates: Israel says 'moving ahead' with Rafah attack

US President Joe Biden signs into law a $95bn war aid measure that includes $26bn for Israel, $1bn for Gaza.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Panathinaikos bashes referees for helping Maccabi Tel Aviv amid war - (Ynet)

Greek club criticizes game officiating, EuroLeague management, saying 'once again, we witnessed egregious errors in crucial moments'

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

What Made George Takei Write a Children's Book About World War II?

Star Trek legend and author George Takei talks to io9 about his newest book. My Lost Freedom: A Japanese American World War II Story is out now.

Gizmodo - Technology - 3 hours ago

Police tangle with students in Texas and California as wave of campus protest against Gaza war grows

Police tangled with student demonstrators in Texas and California while new encampments sprouted Wednesday at Harvard and other colleges as school leaders sought ways to defuse a growing wave of pro-Palestinian protests.

CTV News - World - 3 hours ago

Jill Biden has used the launch of the Wounded Warrior Project's annual Soldier Ride from the White House lawn, a multiday bike ride, to stress the importance of supporting service members.

Jill Biden has used the launch of the Wounded Warrior Project’s annual Soldier Ride from the White House lawn, a multiday bike ride, to stress the importance of supporting service members.

AP News - Politics - 3 hours ago

Arizona House passes abortion ban repeal bill -- Arizona's House of Representatives on Wednesday advanced an effort to repeal the state's Civil War-era abortion ban that's set to go into effect June 8. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has the latest from Phoenix.

Arizona's House of Representatives on Wednesday advanced an effort to repeal the state's Civil War-era abortion ban that's set to go into effect June 8. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has the latest from Phoenix.

CBS News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Bezos Earth pulls out $30 mln Israel investment -- Despite interest, Bezos' climate fund skips Israel protein hub due to war uncertainties -- Shani Ashkenazi

Despite interest in Israel's thriving alternative protein ecosystem, Bezos Earth fund decides against establishing excellence hub there due to uncertainties surrounding ongoing war

YNET News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Poland's prosecutor general says previous government used powerful spyware against hundreds

Polish prosecutor general Adam Bodnar told the parliament Wednesday that Pegasus spyware was used against hundreds of people under the country's former government.

Fox News - Science - 5 hours ago

Ambani's JioCinema cuts subscription prices as India's streaming war heats up

JioCinema, the streaming platform run by India's Reliance Industries, on Thursday cut prices of its premium offering to as low as 29 rupees ($0.3480) a month, heating up competition for Netflix and Amazon Prime.Reliance runs multiple TV channels and JioCinema streaming app through its media unit Viacom18

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 5 hours ago

Eradication of Manitoba's wild pigs 'just not realistic' expert warns, but new funding will help

A Canadian expert warns eradicating an ever-increasing population of wild pigs in Manitoba likely won't be possible, but new money from the provincial and federal governments will help in the fight to get the invasive species under control.

CTV News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's top official has taken the first steps toward removing a faculty member who was earlier fired from his job as chancellor over his fledgling porn career.

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s top official has taken the first steps toward removing a faculty member who was earlier fired from his job as chancellor over his fledgling porn career.

AP News - Politics - 6 hours ago

$520 Million in Construction at Norfolk Naval Shipyard Aims to Meet Needs of High-Tech Warships -- Norfolk Naval Shipyard, with roots dating back to 1767, is about five years into a modernization process to better support...

Norfolk Naval Shipyard, with roots dating back to 1767, is about five years into a modernization process to better support the maintenance of Ford-class aircraft carriers and Ohio-, Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines.

Military.com - Opinion - 6 hours ago

The 201st Day of War in Israel

From the blog of Sherwin Pomerantz at The Times of Israel

Times of Israel - Opinion - 7 hours ago

Ancestry website cataloguing names of Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II

The names of thousands of people held in Japanese American incarceration camps during World War II have been digitized and made available for free on Ancestry.

AP News - Technology - 8 hours ago

Will a wildly popular app become a casualty of the new cold war between China and the U.S.? -- Alexander Panetta -- News

One of the world’s most popular social platforms — wildly popular with young people — risks becoming a high-profile casualty of the cold-war sequel developing between China and the United States. Now a new bill offers the app's Chinese-based parent company two choices.

CBC News - Business - 8 hours ago

Tesla shareholder asks judge to keep company in Delaware

The Tesla shareholder who blocked CEO Elon Musk's massive pay package has asked a Delaware judge to bar the company from reincorporating in Texas.

Washington Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Global warming is threatening Western Australia's largest penguin population. Now, local volunteers are taking action.

Western Australia's largest penguin population is popular with birdwatchers and tourists. But scorching summers are threatening the birds' survival. Local volunteers and scientists are trying to find ways to keep them cool.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 8 hours ago

British travellers warned as malaria cases hit 20-year high

The number of holidaymakers from the UK who caught malaria last year is at its highest level since 2001

Evening Standard - Health - 9 hours ago

Modi wants to turn In­dia's elec­tion into a Hin­du-Mus­lim war

And the Election Commission of India is allowing it.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 9 hours ago

Biden Signs a $95 Billion War Aid Measure with Assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

President Joe Biden signed into law a $95 billion war aid measure that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that also includes a provision that would force social media site TikTok to be sold or be banned in U.S.

Military.com - US News - 10 hours ago

New NATO member 'preparing' key infrastructure for war with Russia

Sweden's 9,942 miles of power lines connecting production in the north with its southern cities via forests leaves its energy grid unusually open to sabotage.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Fighting the illegal abalone trade in South Africa

Found along South Africa's coastline, abalone is the world's most expensive shellfish. But the huge demand in Asia has led to widespread poaching and overfishing. Efforts are now underway to make abalone farming more sustainable.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 10 hours 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 - 11 hours ago

Calling Elizabeth Warren a 'non-performing asset,' Quincy city councilor Ian Cain enters US Senate race

The first Black and openly gay City Council president in Quincy’s history, Cain is making a generational pitch in his long-shot candidacy against Warren, who is 30 years his senior.

Boston Globe - Politics - 11 hours ago

Co­lum­bia ex­tends dead­line to end Gaza war protest by 48 hours: All to know

Demonstrators ordered to dismantle encampments on campus by Friday and warned of ‘alternative options’.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

What is norovirus? UKHSA warns of increase in cases

Norovirus cases across Britain are reported to be at ‘highest seasonal level in a decade’

Evening Standard - Health - 12 hours ago

Unconventional Russian warfare threatening British grannies – ex-UK defense chief

Moscow-condoned scammers are robbing British citizens to inflict damage on the nation, UK’s former defense secretary Ben Wallace has claimed

Russia Today - World - 12 hours ago

The West is about to make a major error in its economic war against Putin

One illegal act – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – is to be countered by another

Telegraph UK - Business - 13 hours ago

Doctors warn babies may be harmed by weight-loss drugs

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

Evening Standard - Health - 14 hours ago

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

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

YNET News - Opinion - 16 hours ago

Trudeau dismisses plea from doctors to reconsider capital gains tax change -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is rejecting a request by doctors to reconsider his government's capital gains tax hike. The doctors warn that the tax change could undermine efforts to recruit and retain physicians in Canada and threaten the stability of the health-care system.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is rejecting a request by doctors to reconsider his government’s capital gains tax hike. The doctors warn that the tax change could undermine efforts to recruit and retain physicians in Canada and threaten the stability of the health-care system.

CBC News - Politics - 16 hours ago

Joe Biden just had a significant win, but he's still in the wars

Ongoing wars in Ukraine – and especially in Gaza – remain politically problematic, and potentially fatal, for US President Joe Biden.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 18 hours ago

'Bullets are flying to the Thai side': The creeping violence on the fringes of a civil war escalating

China, the US, and Thailand are reassessing their strategies. Whatever happens next, the future of Myanmar will probably remain splintered, with no one authority in charge.

Sky News - World - 19 hours ago

California's math wars are roiling the state's educational system, with contentious debates over high school curricula.

California’s math wars are roiling the state’s educational system, with contentious debates over high school curricula.

Korea Times - Opinion - 19 hours ago

Union takes step to represent Amazon warehouse workers in Laval, Que. Joe Bongiorno - News - Canada - Montreal - | April 23 - |

A Quebec-based union is trying to represent hundreds of Amazon.com Inc. workers at a warehouse in Laval, Que., a first of its kind in Canada if they succeed.

CBC News - Business - 21 hours ago

EU threatens to suspend TikTok Lite's reward program -- April 22, 2024

The EU executive said TikTok has 24 hours to provide a risk assessment report on TikTok Lite or face fines, and until May 3 to provide other requested information

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 1 day ago

Israel-Hamas war divides US universities

Huge pro-Palestine and pro-Israel protests have divided opinion at US colleges.

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

UnitedHealth Confirms Massive Ransomware Hack Affects 'Substantial Proportion' of Americans

UnitedHealth Group, one of the largest health insurance providers in the United States, recently disclosed that a ransomware attack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, has led to a significant theft of private healthcare data belonging to a "substantial proportion of people in America."

Breitbart - Technology - 1 day ago

On war's 200th day, Israel intensifies Gaza operations; soldier killed in action

IDF Arabic spokesman warns civilians to evacuate from fighting zones in Strip's north as army launches missions in Beit Lahiya, Beit Hanoun

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 1 day ago

UK Announces Largest-Ever Ukraine Aid Package, Warns Putin 'Won't Stop at Polish Border'

The UK government committed Tuesday to deliver more military hardware and another £500 million to Ukraine in its largest ever aid package.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

JPMorgan warns stock market 'correction' isn't over yet

JPMorgan analysts warned in a note to clients this week that the U.S. stock market sell-off has "further to go" amid a number of macroeconomic headwinds.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

Wave acquire Mexican National Team soccer star María Sánchez in trade with Dash

San Diego pays a big price to acquire striker: $300K in transfer funds, $200K in allocation money and an international slot in 2024 and 2025

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

Medicaid Changes Could Lead to Thousands of Deaths, Study Warns

As the United States looks to reform its Medicaid and Medicare programs, lawmakers have proposed several updates to the healthcare options.

Newsweek - Health - 1 day ago

European Parliament adopts fiscal rules reform amid warnings of austerity risk

The European Parliament adopted the reform of the EU’s rules for national debt and deficits on Tuesday (23 April), despite fears from left-wing MEPs that it will lead to a new wave of austerity and prevent green investments.

Euractiv - Business - 1 day ago

Israeli violence shows no sign of ebbing 200 days into war on Gaza

Israeli violence showed no sign of ebbing as its genocidal war on Gaza entered the 200th day on Tuesday with fears mounting of an Israeli invasion in the...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Crisp: Sleepwalking into civil war

If you’re searching for insight into the likelihood of a second American civil war, you won’t find it in “Civil War,” a film written and directed by Alex Garland and currently in theaters.

The Columbian - Opinion - 1 day ago

Climate activist Patricia Ariokot raises awareness of the vital role trees play in mental and environmental health.

Ugandan climate activist Patricia Ariokot set a Guinness World Record for the longest tree hug. Her feat wasn't a stunt: she's raising awareness for trees' vital role in mental and environmental health.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Russia warns it's ready to retaliate if the West seizes frozen assets, says Europe will be hurt most

Ukraine has disputed Russia's claim to have seized a second eastern Ukrainian village in as many days on Monday.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

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

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

YNET News - Technology - 1 day ago

Former California State Parks employee awarded $2.3 million in discrimination lawsuit

A jury sided with a former State Parks employee who said the agency treated him unfairly in part due to his Mexican heritage, awarding him $2.3 million.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Chris Pratt, Katherine Schwarzenegger could've given Craig Ellwood teardown 'some honor,' architect's daughter says

Architect Craig Ellwood's daughter told The Times, 'I don't feel bitter' toward Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger for tearing down her father's famed Zimmerman House.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 days ago

Biden doubles down on his 'war on fossil fuels' for Earth Day, experts scold: 'All sorts of havoc'

Trump administration alumni Mandy Gunasekara and Stephen Moore share frustration over President Biden's latest green energy push announced on Earth Day.

Fox News - Business - 2 days ago

Future of many species at risk -- A recent report by the United Nations warned that 1 million species are at risk of extinction because of climate-related issues, and some scientists say the number could be even higher. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.

A recent report by the United Nations warned that 1 million species are at risk of extinction because of climate-related issues, and some scientists say the number could be even higher. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.

CBS News - Science - 2 days ago

EU may suspend TikTok's new rewards app over risks to kids

Points earned by watching videos, liking content and following content creators can then be exchanged for rewards including Amazon vouchers and gift cards on PayPal

Voice of America - Technology - 2 days ago

The 'non-violent protest' as a form of political warfare

The masses use 'non-violent' protests worldwide to further their righteous cause or their opportunistic interest; The least we can do is keep them civil at home

YNET News - Opinion - 2 days ago

TikTok to fight ban after US pushes forward with outlawing app

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

Independent UK - Technology - 2 days ago

New Report Details Just How Quickly Europe Is Warming

Temperatures on the continent are rising at roughly twice the global average, two top climate monitoring organizations reported.

Huffington Post - World - 2 days ago

Russia warns the world is on the brink of a 'direct military clash' between nuclear powers

Russia warned Monday that the risk of a "direct military clash" between Russia and nuclear powers in the West is rising.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Thames Water warns of even bigger surge in bills under new plans

Thames Water wants to bring bills up to at least £608 a year by 2030 - and possibly even higher.

Sky News - Business - 2 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 - 3 days ago

Jackpot! Australian Casino Loses Millions in Mistaken Payouts Due to 'Software Glitch'

A software bug in Star Casino's ticket redemption machines resulted in the Sydney-based casino inadvertently giving away more than AU$3.2 million ($2.05 million) to gamblers over several weeks.

Breitbart - Technology - 3 days ago

Russia says deeper U.S. hybrid war using Ukraine will end in Vietnam-style humiliation

Russia said that U.S. lawmakers' approval of $60.84 billion more in support for Ukraine showed that Washington was wading deeper into a hybrid war with Russia.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

Civil War-era cannonball found in backyard of Virginia home: 'Could still be a live ordnance'

The City of Staunton Fire and Rescue received an interesting call from a Virginia residence after a Civil War-era projectile was found buried in the home's yard.

Fox News - Weird - 5 days ago

The Israel-Iran war gamble

Israel’s response following Iran's recent attack will significantly impact regional security dynamics and is likely to influence the policies of...

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 5 days ago

Meteorologist warns of 'weather wars' after Dubai floods

The historic event may repeat if countries use cloud seeding techniques to strike each other

Evening Standard - World - 5 days ago

Commentary: How Israel thwarted Iran's missile and drone attack

There will be more attention than ever on the competitive rush to update missile defence systems, says war studies visiting lecturer Dr Samir Puri.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 6 days ago

Chargers ready to trade No. 5 pick in NFL draft if the price is right

Chargers new GM Joe Hortiz says, “The whole, ‘It’s a fair trade. It’s a wash,’ I don’t think that’s a trade that we’re interested in.”

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 6 days ago

Despite opposition, paid sick time and safety leave bill passes Delaware House committee

DOVER— Republican lawmakers opposed a bill requiring Delaware employers to offer earned sick time and safety leave, though it received enough support to be released from committee on Tuesday. …

Bay to Bay News - Business - 7 days ago

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

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

Voice of America - Politics - 7 days ago

New Homes Awards 2024 — entries now open

A revamp for the prestigious awards sees a fresh set of categories to showcase brilliance

Evening Standard - Opinion - 7 days ago

Russian court to consider terminating Starbucks trademark rights

A businessman who has bought Starbucks assets in the country has asked a court to terminate the US coffee chain’s trademark rights

Russia Today - Business - 7 days ago

Columbia U president to testify in Congress on campus conflicts over war in Gaza, response

She will appear before the same committee that grilled the presidents of Harvard, MIT and University of Pennsylvania in December; the presidents of Penn and Harvard have since resigned

YNET News - World - 7 days ago

Lack of sleep could be a factor in a 'silent epidemic,' experts warn

Lack of sleep can lead to what some experts call the “silent epidemic" — a little-known condition called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Here's what experts want you to know.

Fox News - Health - 7 days ago

Apple update addresses Jerusalem emoji controversy -- A new software update stops the Palestinian flag emoji appearing when iPhone users type "Jerusalem".

A new software update stops the Palestinian flag emoji appearing when iPhone users type "Jerusalem".

BBC News - Technology - 7 days ago

Biden, Trump differ on how to end war in Ukraine -- Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, divisions have arisen in Congress over sending military aid to Kyiv. VOA's Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti explains how the two presidential frontrunners differ on how to handle the war. VOA footage by Mary Cieslak and Adam Greenbaum.

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, divisions have arisen in Congress over sending military aid to Kyiv. VOA’s Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti explains how the two presidential frontrunners differ on how to handle the war. VOA footage by Mary Cieslak and Adam Greenbaum.

Voice of America - Politics - 8 days ago

Brazil's illegal gold trade takes a hammering, but persists underground

Measures throughout 2023 to curb the illegal gold trade in Brazil led to a 20% drop in the country’s exports of the precious metal.

Mongabay - Environment - 8 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 - 8 days ago

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

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

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 8 days ago

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

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

Telegraph UK - Technology - 8 days ago

Man City's Haaland receives PL Player of the Season award

Erling Haaland was named the Premier League's Player of the Season on Saturday, after a record-breaking debut campaign in which he has delivered goals...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 9 days ago

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

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

Irish Times - Opinion - 9 days ago

Georgetown museum hosting Civil War reenactment

The sights and sounds of the Civil War will come to life via reenactment Saturday on the grounds of the Georgetown Historical Society.

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 9 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 - 9 days ago

Why Sweden abandoned its secret A-bomb project -- In the years after World War Two, neutral Sweden embarked on an ambitious plan – build its own atomic bomb.

In the years after World War Two, neutral Sweden embarked on an ambitious plan – build its own atomic bomb.

BBC News - Technology - 9 days ago

Celebrity News -- Hannah Waddingham confronts photographer at Olivier Awards: 'Don't say that'

Hannah Waddingham dressed down a photographer at the Olivier Awards who asked her to “show me leg”.

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 9 days ago

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

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

YNET News - Opinion - 9 days ago

Theatre & Arts -- Nicole Scherzinger, Sarah Snook and Mark Gatiss among big winners at Olivier theatre awards

Sunset Boulevard has earned seven wins at the Olivier Awards following a starring turn from Nicole Scherzinger.

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 9 days ago

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

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

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 12 days ago

World attention is focused on Gaza rather than Iran's war drums. The result may well be war

Opinion: The international community has mostly failed to mention Iran’s responsibility for the ongoing carnage around the region

YNET News - Opinion - 13 days ago

Baldur's Gate 3 dominates Bafta Games Awards with five wins

The role-playing game is set in the Dungeons and Dragons universe.

Independent UK - Technology - 13 days ago

IDF breaks records in life-saving response to war injuries

Slashing time from injury to hospitalization, deploying senior practitioners to fighting units, administering blood transfusion in the field, are among new practices put in place by Medical Corps

YNET News - Science - 13 days ago

Prof. Avi Wigderson, 67, receives ACM prize, known as the Computer Science Nobel, for his long career; published hundreds of articles and won several awards and scholarships

Prof. Avi Wigderson, 67, receives ACM prize, known as the Computer Science Nobel, for his long career; published hundreds of articles and won several awards and scholarships

YNET News - Science - 13 days ago

Civil War-Era Law Upheld to Ban Abortion in Arizona

The Arizona Supreme Court has decided to uphold a Civil War-era law that bans abortion. A law on the books from 1864 is enforceable, according to Arizona judges. The year in which that law was passed,

Inside Edition - Politics - 14 days ago

Israeli racer raises awareness for hostages - instead of trophy

After taking third place in New Orleans Formula 4 race, Ariel Elkin, 16, lifts his helmet above his head in a show of support for captives

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 15 days ago

The 5 Biggest Early Warning Signs Of A 'Mini Stroke'

Nearly 1 in 5 people who experience a suspected mini stroke will have a full-blown stroke within 90 days. Here are the symptoms to keep an eye on.

Huffington Post - Health - 20 days ago

Bird flu pandemic in future? EU warns of potential spread to humans due to 'lack of immune defense'

As avian influenza (bird flu) continues to spread among wild birds in the European Union, officials are warning of the potential for a future human pandemic.

Fox News - Health - 21 days ago

CDC warns of invasive bacterial outbreak amid spike in cases and fatality rates: 'Rare but severe'

An invasive bacterial infection is on the rise in the U.S., according to the CDC. A physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shared tips on treatment and prevention.

Fox News - Health - 23 days ago

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

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

YNET News - Business - 24 days ago

Israel confirms modest showcase at Japan world expo amid war

After pushing the decision to the eleventh hour, Israel informs Japan it will participate in Expo Osaka 2025, opting for a modest pavilion akin to those of developing nations due to budget constraints amid the war

YNET News - Business - 25 days ago

IDF expands use of artificial intelligence in Gaza war against Hamas

IDF develops systems that prioritize the evacuation of wounded from the battlefield, reduce crossfire, and aid in the detection of Hamas leaders or captives; The Gaza war presents an opportunity for the military to utilize AI on the battlefield, with real successes on the ground

YNET News - Technology - 1 month ago

Listen to the "Timber Wars Season 2: Salmon Wars" Podcast

“Salmon Wars,” produced by ProPublica and OPB, tells the story of one Yakama Nation family who has spent generations fighting for salmon. The series uncovers who is to blame for the fish vanishing and why their disappearance affects all of us.

ProPublica - Environment - 1 month ago

Oscar's bolstering security amid Israeli war - and the protest of hostages' families

While pro-Palestine march planned aiming to disrupt ceremony, a video campaign dubbed 'Don’t Forget #HerToo,' to raise awareness of 19 women held captive by Hamas, is to be projected on nearby building

YNET News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

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

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

Irish Post - Business - 1 month ago

Despite escalating sanctions, key machines imported from East Asia sustain Russia's war effort in Ukraine

Despite sanctions against Moscow in place as early as 2022, Asia remains a major source of key imports for Russia's war effort, including in the area of dual use machines.

Global Voices - Business - 2 months ago

Another lunar lander rockets toward the moon for a touchdown attempt

Another private U.S. company is taking a shot at the moon, launching a month after a rival's lunar lander missed its mark. SpaceX's Falcon rocket blasted off in the wee hours of Thursday from Florida's Kennedy Space Center.

AP News - Science - 2 months ago

Despite Deadly Attack, US Military Still Grappling with How to Handle Enemy Drones -- Defense officials and experts have spent the last decade warning against the oncoming threats of drones in future warfare...

Defense officials and experts have spent the last decade warning against the oncoming threats of drones in future warfare, even as the U.S. has enjoyed virtually unchallenged air superiority since the Korean War.

Military.com - Technology - 2 months ago

Trump's 'Disloyal' Warning to Taylor Swift Makes No Sense

The former president, clearly nervous about the pop star endorsing Joe Biden, is now taking credit for making Swift rich.

VICE News - Politics - 2 months ago

It's not the Gaza war, Israeli tv series just weren't good enough, Series Mania head says

Laurence Herszberg, general director of Series Mania, clarifies that none of the Israeli series passed the selection process this year, but says the festival remains enthusiastic supporters of the Israeli industry

YNET News - Entertainment - 2 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 - 2 months ago

Two Irish authors scoop prizes as inaugural Nero Book Award winners announced

TWO Irish authors are among four winners announced today in the inaugural Nero Book Awards.Paul ...

Irish Post - Entertainment - 2 months ago

'Marta' is now an award for the best goal scored in women's football

Six times voted as the best football player in the world and with a career spanning over 20 years, the Brazilian athlete Marta Vieira da Silva became a football legend and a fighter for equal rights

Global Voices - Sports - 3 months ago

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

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

CBS News - Business - 3 months ago

Not that difficult to buy a home, says NatWest chair -- Sir Howard Davies says he believes it is not currently "that difficult" for people to get on the housing ladder.

Sir Howard Davies says he believes it is not currently "that difficult" for people to get on the housing ladder.

BBC News - Business - 3 months ago

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

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

Global Voices - Technology - 3 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

U.S. intelligence assesses Ukraine war has cost Russia 315,000 casualties -source

A declassified U.S. intelligence report assessed that the Ukraine war has cost Russia 315,000 dead and injured troops, or nearly 90% of the personnel it had when the conflict began, a source familiar with the intelligence said on Tuesday.

Reuters - World - 4 months ago

US announces visa bans after warning Israel over West Bank violence

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

Reuters - Top Stories - 4 months ago

Exclusive: Apple warns India's EU-style charger rules will hit local production target

Apple has told India its local production targets will be hit if New Delhi follows the European Union and requires existing iPhones to have universal charging ports, a government document shows as the U.S. tech giant lobbies for an exemption or delay.

Reuters - Technology - 4 months ago

OpenAI says Sam Altman returning as CEO days after board sacked him -- OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman says he's looking forward to returning to the company, with the support of Microsoft's CEO, to build the 2 companies' "strong partnership."

OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman says he's looking forward to returning to the company, with the support of Microsoft's CEO, to build the 2 companies' "strong partnership."

CBS News - Business - 5 months ago

SpaceX delays Starship test flight a day over hardware swap

SpaceX has postponed its second attempt to launch the company's Starship rocket system into space by a day to Saturday, Chief Executive Elon Musk said, citing a piece of flight control hardware that needed replacing.

Reuters - Science - 5 months ago

Senator Elizabeth Warren Probes Google's Quest for Soldiers' Medical Data

Responding to a ProPublica report, the Massachusetts Democrat has begun investigating Google’s “aggressive” pursuit of a biotechnology archive that could be used to build AI tools. She also faulted the Pentagon for favoring the tech giant.

ProPublica - Technology - 8 months ago

America's Trains and Buses Are Speeding Toward a Cliff

As COVID-relief funds dwindle and ridership remains low, mass-transit systems are poised for financial crisis.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 11 months ago

The bowel cancer warning signs experts say you shouldn't ignore

After announcing she was cancer-free in June last year, Adele Roberts is encouraging others to speak to a professional early on.

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

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

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

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

Jennifer Lopez, Olivia Rodrigo, Vanessa Hudgens highlight MTV Movie and TV Awards

Hosted by Vanessa Hudgens, the MTV Movie and TV Awards was full of glamour and entertainment.

First Post - Entertainment - 1 year ago

Company That Makes Rent-Setting Software for Apartments Accused of Collusion, Lawsuit Says

Texas-based RealPage worked with some of the nation’s largest landlords to create a cartel to raise rents, says a lawsuit filed just days after ProPublica published its investigation into the company.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

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

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

Inside Edition - Politics - 2 years ago

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

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

Inside Edition - Entertainment - 2 years ago