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U.S. Senate approves $95 billion aid package for Israel, Taiwan, Ukraine

Vote passes with overwhelming 80 to 19 majority to send $26 billion to Israel, $61 billion to Ukraine and $8.12 billion to Taiwan; Biden vows to sign bill into law

YNET News - World - 32 minutes ago

Students at a growing number of U.S. colleges are gathering in pro-Palestinian encampments with a unified demand to end investments supporting Israel's war in Gaza.

Students at a growing number of U.S. colleges are gathering in pro-Palestinian encampments with a unified demand to end investments supporting Israel’s war in Gaza.

AP News - Top Stories - 39 minutes ago

U.S. prepares to rush $1B US in military aid to Ukraine, as Congress approves bills - A sweeping foreign aid package easily passed the U.S. Congress late on Tuesday after months of delay, clearing the way for fresh Ukraine funding amid advances from Russia's invasion force and Kyiv's shortages of military supplies. News - World - | 2 hours ago

A sweeping foreign aid package easily passed the U.S. Congress late on Tuesday after months of delay, clearing the way for fresh Ukraine funding amid advances from Russia's invasion force and Kyiv's shortages of military supplies.

CBC News - World - 41 minutes ago

Columbia head calls to 'move forward with a plan to dismantle' anti-Israel encampment

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

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 57 minutes ago

Bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban is headed to Biden for signature - The TikTok legislation was included as part of a larger $95 billion package that provides foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel and was passed 79-18. It now goes to President Joe Biden, who said in a statement immediately after passage that he will sign it Wednesday.

The TikTok legislation was included as part of a larger $95 billion package that provides foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel and was passed 79-18. It now goes to President Joe Biden, who said in a statement immediately after passage that he will sign it Wednesday.

Boston Globe - Business - 59 minutes ago

Post-1948 or­der 'at risk of dec­i­ma­tion' amid war in Gaza, Ukraine: Amnesty

Annual report from international human rights group details hypocrisy of some of the world’s most powerful countries.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Senate approves long-awaited $95B aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, ending months of political deadlock

The Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to approve $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, ending months of political deadlock that saw the bill stall due to Republican opposition to arming Ukraine while Russia gained momentum on the battlefield.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Senate passes long-awaited aid for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and TikTok bill

President Biden initially proposed aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan in October.

CNBC - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan in big bipartisan vote

The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Biden after months of delays and debate.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Caitlin Clark becomes 1st two-time winner of Sullivan Award as nation's top college athlete

Caitlin Clark is still picking up trophies. The Iowa basketball star who was recently the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft has won the James E. Sullivan Award for

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Biden vows to resume arming Ukraine 'this week'

The US is reportedly prepared to send up to $1 billion in new aid to Kiev as soon as President Biden authorizes a drawdown

Russia Today - World - 2 hours ago

Biden vows to resume arming Ukraine 'this week' -- The Pentagon could send $1 billion in new aid to Kiev as soon as the US president authorizes a drawdown

The US is reportedly prepared to send up to $1 billion in new aid to Kiev as soon as President Biden authorizes a drawdown

Russia Today - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

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BASEBALL Dover 14, Smyrna 2 Polytech 11, Milford 1 Delmar 9, Seaford 1 Indian River 10 , Lake Forest 0 Laurel 3, Woodbridge 0 Saint Mark’s 3, Sussex Academy Delaware Military 23, First State …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 3 hours ago

Aid for Ukraine and Israel, possible TikTok ban pass Senate -- The Senate passed the foreign aid package, which includes a provision that could lead to a ban on TikTok, after months of disagreement in Congress.

The Senate passed the foreign aid package, which includes a provision that could lead to a ban on TikTok, after months of disagreement in Congress.

CBS News - Politics - 3 hours ago

Senate passes Ukraine aid, Israel funding and TikTok crackdown, sending bill to Biden's desk

The package of foreign aid and legislation that would provide a pathway to banning TikTok in the U.S. is expected to be signed into law by President Joe Biden in the coming days.

NBC News - US News - 3 hours ago

Korean War veteran from Minnesota will finally get his Purple Heart medal, 73 years late

Earl Meyer, a Korean War veteran from Minnesota who still carries shrapnel in his leg from when he was wounded in combat, will finally get his Purple Heart medal, 73 years late.

Stars and Stripes - US News - 3 hours ago

MIT and Emerson students maintain second-day tent encampments protesting Israel-Hamas war -- Tent encampments at Emerson College and MIT were relatively quiet and non-confrontational on Tuesday compared to scenes at other prestigious campuses in the United States.

Tent encampments at Emerson College and MIT, occupied mostly by a few hundred students protesting the Israel-Hamas conflict, and continuing well into their second day, were relatively quiet and non-confrontational compared to scenes at other prestigious campuses across the US.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Tesla brings forward new models as profits slump -- The EV maker brings forward launch plans for new models as profits drop by more than half.

The EV maker slashes more jobs and brings forward new models as profits drop by more than half.

BBC News - Business - 4 hours ago

Tesla brings forward new models as profits slump

The EV maker slashes more jobs and brings forward new models as profits drop by more than half.

BBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

U.S. Senate advances $95-billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan -- Yesterday

The package could pass the Democratic-led Senate as soon as late Tuesday, and head to the White House, where Joe Biden has promised to sign it quickly into law

The Globe and Mail - World - 4 hours ago

US Warns Pak Of "Potential Risk Of Sanctions" Over Trade Deal With Iran

The US on Tuesday (local time) warned Pakistan of "potential risk of sanctions," adding that they will continue to disrupt and take actions against proliferation networks considering business deals with Iran.

NDTV - World - 5 hours ago

Hundreds of war victims treated every day as Myanmar chaos spills over Thai border

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 - 5 hours ago

It began with defiance at Columbia. Now students nationwide are upping their Gaza war protests

The turmoil sweeping universities across the United States continued Tuesday as dozens of student protesters faced charges, new encampments arose and some colleges allowed students to stay home and learn online.

AP News - World - 7 hours ago

Millions of tons of Sargassum algae again heading towards South Florida and Caribbean beaches

Millions of tons of yellow-brown algae that have been swirling about in a region of the tropical Atlantic known as the Sargasso Sea are now breaking loose and landing on Florida shores

NPR - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Nathan Howard / Bloomberg via Getty Images file

The Chinese-owned app is likely to challenge the statute in court, meaning it could take years before anything happens to the platform and its users.

NBC News - Business - 7 hours ago

Congress backs billions in aid for Ukraine, Israel. How did Illinois members vote?

Chicago Reps. Delia Ramirez, Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia and Jonathan Jackson, all Democrats and the most pro-Palestinian members of the Illinois delegation, voted no on aid to Israel. GOP Rep. Darin LaHood split from his party to support aid to Ukraine.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 8 hours ago

Postsecondary students across the U.S. are upping their protests against war in Gaza

Tensions have risen throughout U.S. campuses since more than 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had camped out on Columbia’s upper Manhattan campus were arrested last week

The Globe and Mail - World - 9 hours 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 - 9 hours ago

Official Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Qatar's commitment to sparing children from ravages of war

Doha: Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammad Al Ansari reaffirmed Qatar s commitment to sparing children fro...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 9 hours ago

Ukraine Pushes Military-aged Men To Return Home

Ukraine on Tuesday suspended consular services for men of fighting age living abroad, after announcing measures to bring them home amid manpower shortages in the army fighting Russia.

International Business Times - Business - 9 hours ago

Pentagon set to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate and Biden

U.S. officials say the Pentagon is poised to send $1B in new military aid to Ukraine as the Senate begins debate on long-awaited legislation to fund the weapons Kyiv needs to stall gains made by Russia.

Stars and Stripes - World - 9 hours ago

Conflict in Gaza 'not just a war on Hamas', Tánaiste says on Middle East trip

Micheál Martin says ‘population of Gaza are being collectively punished’

Irish Times - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Sunak warns Europe at 'turning point' - but how will defence pledge be paid for?

Rishi Sunak twice declines to rule out going to the country in July; the PM's flagship Rwanda bill has passed through parliament, but a minister has acknowledged further challenges to the controversial legislation are "inevitable".

Sky News - Politics - 10 hours ago

Rep. Norman Warns Against WHO Pandemic Treaty That Benefits China

Representative Ralph Norman is sounding the alarm about a World Health Organization ‘Pandemic Treaty’. One America’s John Hines has more from Capitol Hill.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Mike Johnson to Campaign for Tony Gonzales, Pro-Ukraine Jim Jordan Opponent Who Called GOP Border Security Plan 'Unchristian'

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is traveling to Texas to campaign for one of House conservatives' biggest nemeses.

Breitbart - Politics - 10 hours 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 - 10 hours ago

PEN America calls off annual ceremony amid criticism of its response to war in Gaza -- The cancellation comes after one-third of the 87 authors and translators nominated for a PEN award withdrew their books from consideration to protest what they consider to be the organization's failure to more strongly condemn Israel's actions in Gaza.

The cancellation comes after one-third of the 87 authors and translators nominated for a PEN award withdrew their books from consideration to protest what they consider to be the organization’s failure to more strongly condemn Israel’s actions in Gaza.

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 11 hours ago

Pentagon Set to Send Initial $1 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine Once Bill Clears Senate and Biden

The package includes an array of ammunition, including air defense munitions and large amounts of artillery rounds that are much in demand by Ukrainian forces, as well as armored vehicles and other weapons.

Military.com - US News - 11 hours ago

Britain -- Five migrants drown trying to cross English Channel as Sunak's Rwanda bill passes amid warning to airlines from UN experts

Five migrants have died in an attempt to cross the English Channel just hours after prime minister Rishi Sunak’s flagship Rwanda bill was passed by parliam...

Independent.ie - World - 11 hours 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 - 12 hours ago

Mötley Crüe Sign to Big Machine Records Ahead of New Single "Dogs of War"

Mötley Crüe have inked a deal with Big Machine Records ahead of their upcoming single "Dogs of War." Learn more.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Chinese Exports to Russia Plummet for First Time Since War Began

U.S. secondary sanctions pose "the most serious challenge" to Russia's trade relationship with China, an analyst said.

Newsweek - World - 14 hours ago

Are celebri­ties do­ing enough to stop the war on Gaza?

Actors and artists have called for a ceasefire in Gaza. But are they doing enough with their platforms?

Aljazeera - US News - 15 hours ago

How to spot ticks and get rid of them as warm weather raises risk -- Warmer weather is prime time for ticks that can carry Lyme disease and other illnesses. Here's how to spot them and get rid of them.

Warmer weather is prime time for ticks that can carry Lyme disease and other illnesses. Here's how to spot them and get rid of them.

CBS News - Health - 16 hours ago

House passes critical aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan along with a TikTok ban

The bills amount to a $95 billion aid package in total.

NBC News - Technology - 16 hours ago

US implements new color-coded system to warn Americans about heat danger

A new color-coded heat warning system was introduced by the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Earth Day, officials say.

Fox News - Environment - 16 hours ago

World more volatile and dangerous than at any time since Cold War, Sunak warns

The prime minister spoke to journalists on a plane destined for Poland as he announced a further £500m of military support for Ukraine.

Sky News - Politics - 17 hours ago

From the archives, 1999 | Covering the war: Reporters share their experiences from the Balkans

Stars and Stripes reporters and photographers filed news stories from Albania and Macedonia over six weeks in 1999 as the NATO air campaign intensified and refugees flowed out of Kosovo.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

A Russian strike on Kharkiv's TV tower is part of an intimidation campaign, Ukraine's Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a Russian missile strike that smashed a television tower in Kharkiv was part of the Kremlin’s ongoing effort to intimidate Ukraine’s second-largest …

Bay to Bay News - World - 18 hours ago

Here's What Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine Are Getting Under the Aid Package

The package, approved by the House on Saturday, would provide billions in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Xbox Game Pass is getting the best Star Wars game this week

Yoda going to like this one – but can everyone play?

Evening Standard - Technology - 19 hours ago

US to take aim at Chinese banks aiding Russia war effort, WSJ reports

The US is drafting sanctions that threaten to cut some Chinese banks off from the global financial system, which officials hope will stop Beijing's commercial support of Russia's military production, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday (Apr 22), citing people familiar with the matter. As Secretary o

Channel NewsAsia - World - 20 hours ago

UK announces 'largest-ever' military aid package for Ukraine

UK tees up £500 million in additional military aid to help Kiev’s war effort against Russia, including long-range Storm Shadow missiles

Russia Today - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

OOPS! Eric Trump Freaks Out Over Dad's Trial But Gets 1 Very Awkward Thing Wrong

A rant on Fox News from Donald Trump's son contained one glaring error.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

PEN America cancels awards ceremony amid criticism over response to Israel-Hamas war

Prize money for best book to be donated to charity for Palestinian children; writers call on leadership of organization to resign

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Padres step up to reward 'dominant' Dylan Cease with late runs in win over Rockies

Right-hander allows 1 baserunner in seven innings, Padres break 1-1 tie with three two-out hits in eighth to win series opener

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

Lakers Star Slams NBA Following Snub From Major End of Season Award

This veteran superstar is pulling no punches in letting the league know he deserved more consideration for this accolade.

Newsweek - Sports - 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

PEN America cancels literary awards after writers' boycott over Israel-Hamas war

It comes after renowned writers criticised the organisation for an alleged lack of support for Palestinian writers in a series of open letters.

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Three-year-olds groomed online, charity warns -- IWF says many were likely filmed remotely while using phones or other handheld devices at home.

IWF says many were likely filmed remotely while using phones or other handheld devices at home.

BBC News - Technology - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Labeling skeptics of Ukraine aid as Putin stooges is a lazy...

Labeling skeptics of Ukraine aid as Putin stooges is offensive and lazy. Supporters of Ukraine funding should instead address their opponents' concerns head-on.

Washington Examiner - World - 1 day ago

Many NATO leaders believe they are at war with Russia – Hungary

Hungarian FM Szijjarto has warned that both the EU and NATO are preparing for a world war with Russia as Ukraine approaches defeat

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Hungarian Foreign Minister: Preparations for third world war allegedly underway in Brussels

ALBAWABA - Amid the Ukraine crisis, the Hungarian Foreign Minister raises concerns about Brussels allegedly preparing for a new world war.Amid the growi

Albawaba - World - 1 day ago

Delaware Division of Small Business, Small Business Development Center partner to support business owners seeking loans

DOVER — The Delaware Division of Small Business is partnering with the Delaware Small Business Development Center to provide additional support to small business owners seeking loans from a …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Aid Approval Brings Ukraine Closer to Replenishing Troops Struggling to Hold Front Lines -- Ukrainian commander Oleksiy Tarasenko witnessed a frightening shift last month in Russia's efforts to punch through Kyiv's...

Ukrainian commander Oleksiy Tarasenko witnessed a frightening shift last month in Russia's efforts to punch through Kyiv’s defense of the industrial region known as the Donbas.

Military.com - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Biden signs bill criticized as "major expansion of warrantless surveillance"

FISA renewal requires more service providers to cooperate with government.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 1 day 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 - World - 1 day ago

Shortridge: We need a Delaware Photographers' Project

From the U.S. flag being raised on Iwo Jima to Muhammad Ali’s knockout blow of Sonny Liston and from horrified students at Kent State to the flight of the Wright brothers, photographs have documented vital moments in American history over the last 185 years.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

PEN America Ceremony Canceled Amid Criticism Over Response to Israel-Hamas War

Since the war began, authors affiliated with PEN have repeatedly denounced the organization for allegedly favoring Israel and downplaying atrocities against Palestinian writers and journalists.

Hollywood Reporter - Entertainment - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

EU state's president rejects own PM's 'pre-war' warning

Polish President Andrzej Duda has poured cold water on Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s claim that Europe is in a “pre-war era”

Russia Today - World - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Canada's broken social safety net pushes people toward assisted dying -- Blake Murdoch

MAID was designed for relatively ideal conditions, and conditions are becoming further from ideal by the day

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 1 day ago

What $61bn US aid boost could mean for Ukraine

After weeks of Russian advances, there are three areas where Ukraine could now strengthen its defences.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - Politics - 1 day ago

Blinken to warn China over its support for Russia's military during his visit

He is expected to convey Washington's "deep concerns" over this matter, when he is in Shanghai and Beijing from April 24-26.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

US aid could buy Kyiv time, but Ukraine needs many more troops

For the exhausted Ukrainian artillery gunners holding off Russian forces near the eastern town of Kupiansk, the U.S. aid package expected to finally pass t...

Independent.ie - Opinion - 1 day ago

Western military aid to Ukraine closes spending gap with Russia - SIPRI report

Western military aid to Ukraine has narrowed the spending gap between Ukraine and Russia to $10 billion, as an investment race is spreading globally, according to the latest data on military spending released by SIPRI

Euractiv - World - 2 days ago

US House approves aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan - Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelming passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill on Saturday. The measure now heads to the U.S. Senate, which is expected to take up a vote early this week. VOA's Arash Arabasadi reports.

Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelming passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill on Saturday. The measure now heads to the U.S. Senate, which is expected to take up a vote early this week. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi reports.

Voice of America - Politics - 2 days ago

In Ukraine, relief over U.S. aid vote — and fear over what an angry Russia will do next

Amid worsening Ukraine war outlook, an infusion of American military aid is seen as crucial in the fight against Russian invaders. Will it be enough?

Los Angeles Times - World - 2 days ago

15 State Officials Warn Bank of America About 'De-Banking' of Christians

The bank scored a ‘meager 8 percent’ in the Viewpoint Diversity Score Business Index, revealing institutional disregard for free speech.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

What impact will US aid have on Ukraine?

The US House of Representatives has approved sending $60.8bn (£49bn) in foreign aid to Ukraine. Democrats and Republicans joined together after months of deadlock over renewed American support to help it fend off Russia's invasion.

Sky News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Ukrainian and Western leaders laud U.S. aid package while the Kremlin warns of 'further ruin'

Ukrainian and Western leaders welcomed a desperately needed aid package passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, as the Kremlin warned the passage of the bill would 'further ruin' Ukraine and cause more deaths.

CTV News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Consumer Alert: FBI Warns of Text Scam Targeting Toll Road Users Across Multiple States

The FBI has issued a warning about a new phishing scam that targets Americans using toll roads via SMS text messages. The messages typically claim that the user's toll account is overdrawn with a link to the hacker's site to make a false payment.

Breitbart - Technology - 2 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 - 2 days ago

LG Innotek, SK On win Edison Awards with innovative products

SK On and LG Innotek won Edison Awards, named after renowned U.S. inventor Thomas Edison, for two consecutive years with their innovative products, the two Korean companies said Sunday.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

US House approves vast aid package for Ukraine, Israel

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a massive $95 billion security assistance legislation for Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel, as well as a bill proposing...

Daily Sabah - World - 3 days ago

US House passes vote on $95bn security aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

Four Bills, including one containing threat to ban Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, move on to Senate vote

Irish Times - World - 3 days ago

30 Senate Republicans Vote to Expand, Continue Warrantless Surveillance

Thirty Senate Republicans, on Friday night, voted to continue warrantless surveillance and even expand the FBI's surveillance authority.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

US House advances $95 billion Ukraine-Israel package toward Saturday vote

The US House of Representatives advanced a $95 billion legislative package on Friday (19 April) providing aid to Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific in a broad bipartisan vote, overcoming hardline Republican opposition that had held it up for months.

Euractiv - World - 3 days ago

The Bitcoin network completes the fourth-ever 'halving' of rewards to miners

The Bitcoin network completed its fourth "halving," which reduces miners' rewards and helps the cryptocurrency maintain its digital gold quality.

CNBC - Technology - 4 days ago

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

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

NBC News - Technology - 4 days ago

Commentary: A wider war in the Middle East is a risky and self-serving bet for Israel

Iran demonstrated its ability to strike Israel, and Israel demonstrated its air defence capabilities. Whether both sides can move on depends on their respective calculations, says University of Birmingham’s Stefan Wolff.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 4 days ago

QOTW: How do you feel the housing situation stands in Delaware?

We’ve been reporting on housing data in the First State and whether there are enough affordable residences for citizens of every financial status. What are your thoughts? Are there too many new developments going up? How can the number of lower-cost rentals be increased? Are the prices to buy single-family homes getting too high?

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 4 days ago

Relief as Middle East appears to retreat from the brink of regional war

Exercise of restraint may be an inflection point for region if the US and Europe commit to ending the war in Gaza

Irish Times - World - 4 days ago

Hezbollah's red lines not crossed yet - but risk of all-out war is still high

At the funeral of a Hezbollah fighter in southern Lebanon, people told Sky News "we are not afraid" and "we will fight to the death".

Sky News - World - 4 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 - 4 days ago

Children among at least eight killed in Russian air strikes in Ukraine

Three children among those killed in Dnipropetrovsk region

Evening Standard - World - 4 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 - 4 days ago

Russia aims to destroy Ukraine's energy generation capacity

After a first campaign of attacks on transmission infrastructures in 2022-23, Russia has recently started focusing its airstrikes on electricity-generating thermal and hydropower plants, causing an electricity deficit that may take years to make up for.

Euractiv - Environment - 4 days ago

Ukraine claims downing of Russian bomber, Moscow disputes crash cause

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

Daily Sabah - World - 4 days ago

Opinion: How California's 'math wars' are hurting Black and Latino students

Proponents say students are more motivated to study data science than algebra. But this approach fails to teach kids essential skills and risks limiting some populations to certain courses.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 4 days ago

Israel and Iran: All-out war, or measured retaliation?

A full-blown Israel-Iran war would be devastating to both sides and highly destabilizing for the Middle East.

CNBC - Politics - 4 days ago

Mysterious discovery on Cape Cod beach identified as artifact from top-secret Cold War program

A large, mysterious object that is believed to have been once used at a "top secret" Cold War-era camp for anti-aircraft training was discovered on a Cape Cod, Massachusetts, beach.

Fox News - Weird - 5 days ago

Scripps Research reports progress toward creating vaccine against the harmful 'zombie' drug xylazine

An experimental vaccine blocked the toxic effects of the drug — which is frequently added to heroin and illicit fentanyl — in experiments conducted on rodents, according to research published this month

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Science - 5 days ago

What's inside the $95-billion House package focused on aiding Ukraine and Israel

What's in the House package of bills to provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish U.S. weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance in Gaza?

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 5 days ago

New review launched into 1990s Post Office software used in prosecutions

Sub-postmasters have raised parallels between Capture and faulty Horizon software.

Sky News - Business - 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 - 6 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 - 6 days ago

'The Sympathizer' offers a fresh perspective on the Vietnam War

How HBO transformed Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel ‘The Sympathizer’ into a limited series

Stars and Stripes - Entertainment - 6 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 - 6 days ago

Human rights NGOs tackle France's inaction towards rights of disabled people

Human rights NGOs denounced on Wednesday (17 April) the French government's failure to ensure that the rights of people with disabilities are respected, one year after the Council of Europe issued its reprimands.

Euractiv - Health - 6 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 - 6 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 - 6 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 - 7 days ago

Samsung gets grants to expand U.S. chipmaking -- The Biden administration is awarding Samsung $6.4 billion to expand American chipmaking. The company will spread the money across at least five facilities in Texas. Sujai Shivakumar, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to assess the economic and technological impacts.

The Biden administration is awarding Samsung $6.4 billion to expand American chipmaking. The company will spread the money across at least five facilities in Texas. Sujai Shivakumar, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to assess the economic and technological impacts.

CBS News - Technology - 7 days ago

Warning as Microplastics Escape Gut to 'Infiltrate' Brain

In a study, microplastics appeared to have altered the metabolism of the affected tissues after just four weeks.

Newsweek - Health - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 days ago

Goldberg: For Israel and Ukraine alike, U.S. support is proving unreliable and inadequate

Biden urged Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from retaliation against Iran even though its attack appeared to defy the president's own warning after Oct. 7.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 7 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 - 8 days ago

U.S. awards Samsung $6.4-billion in grants to expand chip production in Texas

The funding from the 2022 Chips and Science Act will support two chip production facilities, a research centre and a packaging facility, in Taylor, Tex.

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 8 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 - 8 days ago

African weather system generating rumors of UFOs and 80-foot waves, blamed on software 'error'

A software glitch in a weather application led alien and UFO sleuths to believe there was an underwater anomaly the size of Texas, generating 80-foot waves off Africa.

Fox News - Environment - 9 days ago

Ukrainians contemplate the once unthinkable: Losing the war with Russia

Could Ukraine lose the war? Once nearly taboo, the question hovers in Kyiv, but Ukrainians believe they must fight for their lives against Putin's troops.

Los Angeles Times - World - 10 days ago

Arizona Supreme Court reinstates Civil War ban on abortions

Prominent Arizona Democrats denounced the decision. Even former Gov. Doug Ducey, a Republican, said the ruling is "not the outcome I preferred."

Phoenix New Times - US News - 11 days ago

Alex Garland's 'Civil War' shows us a violent, fractured America — but despite the verisimilitude, needs more specifics

Filmmaker Alex Garland says that he wants to prompt conversation, and by not making explicit what either side of the conflict represents, he perhaps allows for at least a tentative reach across the yawning divide

Detroit Metro Times - Entertainment - 11 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 - 11 days ago

Apple warns iPhone users over worldwide 'mercenary spyware attacks'

Apple has warned iPhone users in 92 countries that they were possible victims of a "mercenary spyware attack.2 Attackers tried to "remotely compromise" devices, the company said in a notification email that was sent to targeted users. People in India and 91 other countries received a message that read: “Apple detected that you are being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack that is trying to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID -xxx-.

Independent UK - Technology - 11 days ago

Jamie Dimon warns that inflation, wars and Fed policy pose major threats ahead

Taken together, Dimon said the three issues pose substantial unknowns.

CNBC - Business - 11 days ago

Turkey's ban on exports to Israel deals fresh blow to war-battered building industry

As fears mount that other countries could follow Ankara's lead, Israeli experts urge greater investment in local manufacturing to reduce dependence on imports

Times of Israel - Business - 12 days ago

AI-operated jet will fly Air Force VIP in test for future warplanes

The Air Force is betting its future air warfare on a fleet of more than 1,000 autonomously operated combat aircraft

Independent UK - Technology - 14 days ago

Health's weekend read includes solar eclipse eye safety, bird flu warnings and more

As you wind down your weekend and look to the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories of the week in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out.

Fox News - Health - 16 days ago

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

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

BBC News - Science - 18 days ago

Iran wants to humiliate Israel, not start a regional war

Analysis: Iranian regime leaders will try to show Israel and the world they aren't as weak as the strike in Damascus made them look, but will most likely hold back from an all-out attack

YNET News - Opinion - 19 days ago

Former Trump advisor John Bolton says Gaza war is still 'in the very early stages'

The Israel-Hamas war is more an Iranian war against Israel waged via proxies, says former U.S. national security advisor John Bolton.

CNBC - World - 19 days ago

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

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

YNET News - Opinion - 20 days ago

She died after liposuction by a pediatrician. Doctors warn of cosmetic surgery's 'Wild West'

In California, doctors trained as pediatricians, OB-GYNs and other specialties can take on lucrative — and potentially risky — cosmetic surgeries. Some have branched out with little or no surgical training.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 23 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 - 24 days ago

US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death

U.S. health officials are warning of an increase in illnesses caused by a bacteria that can cause meningitis and possible death.

AP News - Health - 26 days ago

Irish garden designer scoops People's Choice Award at Melbourne flower show

DUBLIN garden designer Peter Donegan has scooped an impressive award at the Melbourne Internation...

Irish Post - Entertainment - 28 days ago

Is Cyber Warfare Heating Up? Biden Administration, UK Take Aim At Chinese Hackers

The Biden administration collaborates with the UK to announce indictments and sanctions against individuals tied to China's APT 31 hacking group.

International Business Times - US News - 29 days ago

Ukraine War Veteran Makes Bionic Prosthetic Arm for Amputee Soldier

It’s estimated that 10,000 people in Ukraine have lost at least one limb due to the ongoing war with Russia.

Inside Edition - Health - 29 days ago

Experts Warn of 'Gas Station Heroin' Ingredient Tianeptine

Experts are sounding the alarm over the main ingredient inside what some people call “gas station heroin.”

Inside Edition - Health - 1 month ago

These medications could make driving dangerous, the FDA warns

Some medications can cause side effects and make driving dangerous. The FDA and doctors weigh in on which medicines could interfere with operating a motor vehicle.

Fox News - Health - 1 month ago

Special labels will mark fruits and vegetables from regions affected by Gaza war

'Grown in Gaza border region and Western Negev' labels will appear on produce in bid to support southern Israel farmers afflicted by war

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Intel's Israeli arm conquers all goals amid a war-infused reality

New Intel Israel CEOs navigate tough reality with multi-billion facility in the work while meeting targets during wartime despite reservist call-ups, focusing on demonstrating efficacy to global headquarters under challenging conditions

YNET News - Technology - 1 month ago

New report blasts government's COVID response, warns of repeating same mistakes

A new report has blasted the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and suggests the U.S. should cut ties with the World Health Organization

Fox News - Health - 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

We lose an hour of sleep to daylight saving. Here's how to cope -- Daylight saving time for 2024 is here, which means we lost an hour of sleep as we "spring forward." Here's how to deal with the time change, according to experts.

Daylight saving time for 2024 is here, which means we lost an hour of sleep as we "spring forward." Here's how to deal with the time change, according to experts.

CBS News - Health - 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

Barbra Streisand brings up antisemitsm in SAG Award night

Screen Actors Guild honors 81-year old star on the 30th year of the awards; Streisand reminds audience that the dreamers that built the movie industry were Jews who escaped eastern Europe

YNET News - Entertainment - 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

Marines Field New Technology that Can Measure Bullet Trajectory, Simulated Wounds in California Exercise -- In its largest annual war game, the Marine Corps outfitted thousands of Marines with new technology meant to measure just how...

In its largest annual war game, the Marine Corps outfitted thousands of Marines with new technology meant to measure just how deadly they can be -- an effort to shed decades-old equipment and usher the service into a new age of combat data collection.

Military.com - Technology - 2 months ago

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron asks Chinese FM Wang Yi to use influence on Iran to pressure Houthis -- Iran-backed Houthis' drone and missile action in the Red Sea since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas in October 2023 has disrupted the movement of commercial vessels, affecting international trade and forcing many ships to change routes

Iran-backed Houthis’ drone and missile action in the Red Sea since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas in October 2023 has disrupted the movement of commercial vessels, affecting international trade and forcing many ships to change routes

First Post - Technology - 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

CCTV shows violent raid on Co-op store -- The retailer gave the footage to the BBC as it warned of a rise in attacks on retail staff.

The retailer gave the footage to the BBC as it warned of a rise in attacks on retail staff.

BBC News - Business - 2 months ago

Life in Israel during war-time

Wake up in the morning; open my eyes; reach for the phone; log into the news website; go through the names of the casualties; pass eyes over the faces; heart pounds hard; a quick, initial read to make sure there's no one among the casualties that I know; But if there's anything inspiring hope in the last 100 days, it's the rekindled Israeli spirit

YNET News - Opinion - 2 months ago

Is Europe at risk from tsunamis? Inside France's secure warning centre

With a tsunami alert drill taking place today in the south of France, we explore why it's necessary.

Euronews - Environment - 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

Ukraine says 53, including 6 children, hurt in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv

Russia's second missile assault on Kyiv this week injured at least 53 people, damaging homes and a children's hospital, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pleaded in Washington for more help for his country.

Reuters - World - 4 months ago

Moody's puts China on downgrade warning as growth, property pressures mount

Ratings agency Moody's slapped a downgrade warning on China's credit rating on Tuesday, saying costs to bail out local governments and state firms and control its property crisis would weigh on the world's No. 2 economy.

Reuters - Top Stories - 4 months ago

Japanese tech lobby warns against EU cybersecurity labelling scheme

Lobby group Japan Association of New Economy has joined U.S. Big Tech to warn against proposed EU cybersecurity labelling rules that they said could hamper their access to the bloc's markets, according to a letter sent to the EU industry chief.

Reuters - Technology - 4 months ago

Loewe designer Anderson and model Elsesser win at Fashion Awards

Spanish luxury brand Loewe's creative director Jonathan Anderson won designer of the year at Britain's annual Fashion Awards on Monday, where industry leaders and young creative talent were honoured.

Reuters - Entertainment - 4 months ago

Dionne Warwick, Billy Crystal, Queen Latifah reign at Kennedy Center Honors

Washington celebrated singer Dionne Warwick, comedian Billy Crystal, Bee Gees member Barry Gibb, rapper and actress Queen Latifah, and opera star Renée Fleming on Sunday at the Kennedy Center Honors, the top U.S. honor for achievements in the arts.

Reuters - Entertainment - 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

Scientists discern internal structure of mysterious dwarf planet Eris

Dwarf planet Eris, similar in size to its better-known cosmic cousin Pluto, has remained an enigma since being discovered in 2005 lurking in the solar system's far reaches. While Pluto was explored by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft during a 2015 flyby, Eris - about 40% further from the sun - has never been visited.

Reuters - Science - 5 months ago

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar says Kerala tolerant towards radical elements, CM Vijayan criticizes

He further alleged that both the Congress and the Left in Kerala have a history of appeasement of radical elements in the state.

First Post - Politics - 5 months ago

Watch Out for Backroom Warmongers Urging NATO Entanglement in Ukraine

Recent proposals encouraging initiatives to increase NATO membership for Eastern European nations are antagonistic, ill-timed and of questionable strategic value to the U.S.

Military.com - Opinion - 7 months ago

Erdoğan says West must 'keep promises' on Ukraine grain deal

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Tuesday that the revival of a key deal with Russia that allowed Ukraine to export its grain via the Black Sea...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 8 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

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

The Extortion Economy Podcast: Exploring the Secret World of Ransomware

The technology that enables ransomware may be new, but extortion and ransom are not. So why is this happening now? And can it be stopped? A new podcast from ProPublica and MIT Tech Review aims to find out.

ProPublica - Technology - 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