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Ukraine thwarts Zelenskyy assassination plot by Russia, says Kyiv counterintelligence

Two Ukrainian security officials detained for involvement in the Russian plot

Voice of America - Top Stories - 21 minutes ago

Hammerhead flatworm sightings in Canada -- Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm. -- May 6

Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.

CBS News - Science - 32 minutes ago

Stormy Daniels takes the stand in Donald Trump's hush-money trial

Donald Trump returns to the trial facing a threat of jail time for additional gag order violations as prosecutors gear up to summon big-name witnesses.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 33 minutes ago

The number of fish on US overfishing list reaches an all-time low. Mackerel and snapper recover

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The number of fish on the government’s overfishing list sunk to a new low last year in a sign of healthy U.S. fisheries, federal officials said.

The Columbian - Top Stories - 54 minutes ago

Report: Russia Doubles Oil Revenue Year-on-Year in April

A report found that Russia generated over double the amount of revenue in April 2024 from oil sales and taxes compared to April 2023.

Breitbart - World - 58 minutes ago

Ukraine says plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy foiled -- 2 Ukrainian security officers have been detained and accused of treason over an alleged Russian plot to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

2 Ukrainian security officers have been detained and accused of treason over an alleged Russian plot to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

CBS News - World - 1 hour ago

Ukraine examines North Korea missile debris from Russian strikes

Ukrainian state prosecutors have examined debris from approximately half of the 50 North Korean ballistic missiles launched by Russia beginning last December.

Fox News - World - 2 hours ago

Culture news -- Stories of race, slavery and US Civil War earn 2024 Pulitzer Prizes

Since 1917, the Pulitzer Prizes honour the best in journalism and the arts.

Euronews - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt steps down citing mental health

Noelia Voigt says she is stepping down from her duties as Miss USA 2023 after a seven-month reign citing her mental health. Voigt is the first Miss USA to ever step down. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports for TODAY.

NBC News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Russian court says American man jailed for drunken "petty hooliganism" -- A Moscow court says a U.S. man has been jailed for drunkenly crashing through a kid's library window, as an American soldier is also detained.

A Moscow court says a U.S. man has been jailed for drunkenly crashing through a kid's library window, as an American soldier is also detained.

CBS News - World - 4 hours ago

What we know about the Aussie, U.S. surfers killed in Mexico -- Jake and Callum Robinson from Australia and American Jack Carter Rhoad were shot in the head, their bodies dumped in a covered well miles away.

Jake and Callum Robinson from Australia and American Jack Carter Rhoad were shot in the head, their bodies dumped in a covered well miles away.

CBS News - World - 4 hours ago

The Max Planck Society must end its unconditional support for Israel

An open letter by employees calls on the MPS to reconsider its stance on Israel in view of Israeli genocidal actions.

Aljazeera - Science - 4 hours ago

US 'reviewing' Gaza ceasefire proposal, says it opposes Rafah invasion

Biden administration officials decline to share details about proposal but say they are committed to reaching deal.

Aljazeera - US News - 4 hours ago

After vilifying Muslims, PM Modi votes in India's marathon polls

India's Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his ballot Tuesday in India's general elections after targeting minority Muslims in...

Daily Sabah - World - 4 hours ago

Pentagon not adjusting force posture as Russia announces nuclear strike drills

The U.S. military isn’t adjusting its nuclear force posture in response to new saber-rattling from Russia, American officials said.

Stars and Stripes - World - 4 hours ago

Gloucester woman identified 40 years after slaying married into Boston's infamous Angiulo family -- Lori Jane Kearsey's husband said he thought she left him; her family believed she joined the federal witness protection program; and others thought she moved to Florida, according to police and several people who were close to Kearsey.

Lori Jane Kearsey’s husband said he thought she left him; her family believed she joined the federal witness protection program; and others thought she moved to Florida, according to police and several people who were close to Kearsey.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Vladimir Putin begins fifth term as Russian leader

Kremlin ceremony boycotted by the United States and a number of other western countries

Irish Times - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

What the Kapo Trials tell us about moral gray zones

It was true during WWII and it's true today: While justice seeks black and white, most of life functions in gray zones

Times of Israel - Opinion - 5 hours ago

US knew of mediators' altered proposal to Hamas, did not inform Israel - report

Axios reports Jerusalem newly disappointed, suspicious of the US administration, with a sense it 'got played'; US official insists: 'There have been no surprises'

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

An Indigenous land claim with parallels to Canada could redraw Norway's map -- John Last

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

CBC News - World - 8 hours ago

The go-broke dates for benefit programs Medicare and Social Security have been pushed back as an improving economy has contributed to changed projected depletion dates, according to the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees report.

The go-broke dates for benefit programs Medicare and Social Security have been pushed back as an improving economy has contributed to changed projected depletion dates, according to the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees report.

AP News - Politics - 10 hours ago

Kristi Noem: Killing Dangerous Dog Was a 'Choice as a Mom'

Governor Kristi Noem (R-SD) said Monday on Fox News Channel's "Jesse Watters Primetime" that it was a "choice as a mom" to kill her dog Cricket. | Clips

Breitbart - Politics - 10 hours ago

Korea notes industry concerns over US inquiry, proposed rules on connected vehicle supply chains

Korea has raised its automotive industry's concerns with the United States over Washington's inquiry and envisioned rules to address potential security risks from 'connected vehicles' that use technology from China and other countries of concern.

Korea Times - Technology - 12 hours ago

White House hits back at Noem's comments about Biden's dog Commander

South Dakota governor suggested president’s dog should have been shot for biting Secret Service members

Independent UK - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

UCLA Declares New Campus Safety Office Following Violent Protests

Following campus turmoil over pro-Palestinian demonstrations, Chancellor Gene Block announced the newly established Office of Campus Safety to oversee policing and emergency management, and on Monday, UCLA will resume regular campus activities.

One America News Network - Politics - 15 hours ago

Wilson beats tenacious Jones to win world title

An emotional Kyren Wilson claims his first world title with a nervy 18-14 victory over Jak Jones at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

BBC News - Sports - 16 hours ago

House passes bill inspired by secretive Austin hospitalization

The House of Representatives passed legislation to prevent secret hospitalizations of national security figures like Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's.

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Husband of Florida woman missing in Spain is charged on his US return

A man in a black helmet spray painted over the lenses of security cameras at Ms Knezevich’s home on the day she disappeared, according to police

Independent UK - US News - 17 hours ago

Trump Is Actually For Real Close to Going to Jail This Time -- The judge overseeing his hush-money trial said he would "have to consider a jail sanction" if Trump violates his gag order again.

The judge overseeing his hush-money trial said he would “have to consider a jail sanction” if Trump violates his gag order again.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

US tells Israel it won't back Rafah operation 'as currently planned'

An attack on the Gaza city would cause more Palestinian deaths and disrupt aid deliveries, the US State Department has said

Russia Today - World - 18 hours ago

Israeli War Cabinet Votes Unanimously to Continue War in Rafah, Reopen Talks

The Israeli war cabinet voted unanimously to continue the attack on Rafah -- while also sending diplomats to explore Hamas's latest response.

Breitbart - World - 19 hours ago

Russian victory would lead to 'third world war,' Ukrainian PM warns -- Politics

Two weeks after the United States passed its long-awaited foreign aid bill, Ukraine's prime minister is warning that if his country falls to Russia, there will be a "third world war."

CBC News - Politics - 19 hours ago

Former exec describes his role in hush money payments as Trump's criminal trial begins fourth week

The former president has pleaded not guilty to 34 charges of falsifying business records, a low-level felony that's punishable by up to four years in prison.

NBC News - Politics - 20 hours ago

Sunak 'determined to fight' on as he insists election not a foregone conclusion

The Prime Minister resisted calls from Tory rebels to change his political course after defeats in the local polls.

Evening Standard - Politics - 22 hours ago

Watching the watchdogs: How US media weaponised campus protests coverage

Mainstream media has joined US power elites in demonising pro-Palestinian encampments on campuses.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

2:18 - Watch Christopher Gregor Murder Trial Video of Alleged Treadmill Abuse - Crime

The video shows Corey Micciolo unable to keep up with the pace of the treadmill and falling down, again and again. Each time he falls, his father Christopher Gregor, picks him up and puts him back on the treadmill.

Inside Edition - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Who Wants to Buy the Priciest House in the U.S. This Week?

The very rich are different from you and me. They buy fancy houses on manmade islands and then sell them to other very rich people.

Miami New Times - US News - 23 hours ago

Afghan diplomat accused of smuggling gold into India resigns -- Zakia Wardak, Afghanistan's top diplomat in India, announced her resignation after reportedly being stopped at an airport with the gold cache.

Zakia Wardak, Afghanistan's top diplomat in India, announced her resignation after reportedly being stopped at an airport with the gold cache.

CBS News - World - 23 hours ago

What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia order drills?

Russia's Defense Ministry has declared that the military will hold drills involving tactical nuclear weapons. It was the first time that such an exercise was publicly announced by Moscow. Tactical …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 1 day ago

Justin Trudeau didn't start the fire. But the Prime Minister helped stoke Canada's political polarization -- Paul Wells -- May 4, 2024

The centre is crumbling in this country, with the left and right more estranged than ever – a partisan disdain that has been growing for two decades

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 1 day ago

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk PPV price confirmed for UK fans

UK fans can choose between Sky Sports Box Office or DAZN UK

Evening Standard - Sports - 1 day ago

Russia makes new gains in Ukraine's Kharkov Region – MOD

Russian troops have driven Kiev’s forces from the villages of Kotlyarovka in Kharkov Region and Solovyovo in Donbass, Moscow says

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Gaelic Football -- 'We're better tested, we can't use that as an excuse' – Paul Murphy on Kerry's Munster prep for the All-Ireland series

Paul Murphy reckons Kerry won’t change a lot in terms of how they prepare for this year’s All-Ireland SFC group stages – despite their heavy fall at the fi...

Independent.ie - Sports - 1 day ago

Ukraine's push to conscript men abroad won't do much to win the war -- Lidiia Karpenko

The Kremlin is watching the tensions growing within Ukraine and the diaspora and is likely rubbing its hands with glee

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 1 day ago

US and Philippine Forces Stage Combat Drills near Strategic Channel Off Southern Taiwan -- U.S. Marines and their Filipino counterparts darted out of Black Hawk helicopters during combat drills in the Philippines'...

U.S. Marines and their Filipino counterparts darted out of Black Hawk helicopters during combat drills in the Philippines’ northernmost island town, along the strategic Bashi Channel off southern Taiwan.

Military.com - Opinion - 1 day ago

Macron discusses Ukraine, trade at Paris summit with China's Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping was urged by his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Monday to work closely with Europe on Russia's invasion of Ukraine...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 day ago

Johnson-Greene Rift Intensifies As Georgia Rep Vows Speakership Ouster This Week

The rift between House Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene sees no signs of slowing as the latter vows to bring a motion to vacate to a vote this week.

International Business Times - US News - 1 day ago

Deadly tuberculosis reported at California hotel housing the homeless

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel on the significance of the tuberculosis outbreak and how illegal immigration plays a role and says bird flu is currently not a risk to the human population

Fox News - Health - 1 day ago

ICC say 'robust security plan' for T20 World Cup amid threat reports

NEW DELHI : A robust security plan has been put in place for the T20 World Cup in June, the organisers of the competition said on Monday after reports of a possible threat to the global showpiece surfaced in the Caribbean media.Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister Keith Rowley told the 'Sunday Express' about

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 1 day ago

Amid school crime spike, task force wants L.A. campuses to decide whether they need police

With campus fights and a fatal shooting of a student near campus in spotlight, an internal task force calls for L.A. schools to have a police option, which anti-police activists oppose.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Emily Knight talks 'tough tech' -- Globe reporter Janelle Nanos sits down with leaders in the city's business community to talk career paths, accomplishments, and visions for Boston's future.

The president of the Kendall Square incubator supports breakthrough businesses working on world-changing ideas like commercial fusion and solutions to climate change.

Boston Globe - Business - 1 day ago

Luxurious Waterford home with 'mesmerising views' is up for sale with price tag of €2,995,000

Described as a “truly exceptional home that offers a luxurious and secluded lifestyle in a picturesque setting”, Forenaught, Creaden in Dunmore East is now...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Solutions to housing need to be more realistic

The NSW government’s “theoretical capacity” model sounds suspiciously like wishful thinking. The housing problem requires realistic and real-time solutions – a factor not evident in the planning so far.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 1 day ago

Girlfriend leads tributes to Australian brothers slain on Mexican surfing trip

Prosecutors say there is a high probability that the bodies discovered in a deep well are those of the trio, although they are yet to be formally identified.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Mexican authorities reveal bizarre reason they believe Australians, American were murdered on surfing vacation

Mexican authorities on Sunday said two Australians and an American were killed on a surfing trip because thieves wanted the tires from their truck.

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

Did Rishi Sunak deliberately snub Susan Hall by not voting in London?

The Independent revealed that Rishi Sunak did not vote for Susan Hall in London even though he legally could have done. Political editor David Maddox looks at why this may have been a deliberate snub

Independent UK - Politics - 1 day ago

White House economic adviser struggles with question on basic monetary policy

A video clip of White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Jared Bernstein appearing to struggle with a question about the necessity of monetary policy went viral.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

F1 Miami: FIA Proposes Huge Regulatory Changes To Come After Hamilton Magnussen Drama

Following repeated track infringements by Kevin Magnussen in the Miami Sprint, FIA stewards propose tougher penalties for similar future offenses.

Newsweek - Sports - 1 day ago

Hush money, catch and kill and more: A guide to unique terms used at Trump's New York criminal trial

Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial is full of terms you don’t typically hear in a courtroom. The case centers on allegations that Trump falsified his company’s records to conceal the nature of hush money reimbursements.

AP News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

'My husband refuses to make a will – will I lose our home if he dies?'

Question: My husband and I are married 10 years and are in our late 50s. It’s a second marriage for both of us and he has one adult daughter from his previ...

Independent.ie - Business - 2 days ago

Burning down the House as Canada fumes -- The Editorial Board -- May 3, 2024

Canadians deserve, and need, better from the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 2 days ago

'We turned a 1997 double decker bus into a modern home for £28k'

Lamorna and Gareth Hollingsworth bought their 25-year-old bus for £5,000 in 2020 and spent two years converting it

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Demonstrations, threats and hatred: Malmö is not waiting for us

On the morning of October 7 the streets of Malmö celebrated the massacre, and now the Swedish city, which has long become one of the most anti-Israel strongholds in Europe, is about to host a particularly charged and tense Eurovision Song Contest

YNET News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Britain has a 'culture problem with business', warns Darktrace chairman

Gordon Hurst fuels concerns over UK’s ability to compete with US rivals as a financial hub

Telegraph UK - Business - 2 days ago

Google Defends Its $20 Billion Payoff to Apple in Antitrust Suit Closing Arguments

The most significant antitrust trial in 25 years is drawing to a close in Washington, with Google making its final stand against the DOJ's efforts to break the tech giant's death grip on online search.

Breitbart - Technology - 3 days ago

Dozens of people are dead and thousands were forced to evacuate after heavy rain unleashed flooding in southern Brazil.

Dozens of people are dead and thousands were forced to evacuate after days of heavy rain unleashed torrential flooding in southern Brazil.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 3 days ago

In today's Ireland, the rich live in houses that were built for the poor

In Ireland today, the only people who can live in houses originally built for poor labourers are rich people and, in some cases, really rich people

Irish Times - Opinion - 3 days ago

Letters to the Editor: My son was viciously attacked at UCLA. We feel betrayed by the university

A father whose son was attacked at UCLA on May 1 says all students, no matter their side on a protest, deserve protection.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 3 days ago

The US military may have a new leg up on China in the Pacific

Dave Merrill, CEO and co-founder of Elroy Air, told Fox News Digital about an autonomous cargo delivery system that would give the U.S. military a leg up against China.

Fox News - World - 3 days ago

Sugababes feel 'blessed' by their legacy as they tease new music

EXCLUSIVE: The girl group also reveal what the ultimate night out with them would be like and it includes cocktails and karaoke

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Canadian doctor concerned new weight-loss drug Wegovy may be used inappropriately

As Wegovy becomes available to Canadians starting Monday, a medical expert is cautioning patients wanting to use the drug to lose weight that no medication is a ''magic bullet,' and the new medication is meant particularly for people who meet certain criteria related to obesity and weight.

CTV News - Health - 3 days ago

Claims Russian Wagner mercenaries are killing civilians in Mali

The presence doesn’t appear to have changed since Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a suspicious plane crash last year

Independent UK - World - 3 days ago

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

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

Voice of America - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Halle Berry Advocates For Bipartisan Menopause Research Bill

Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry has urged Congress to pass a bill funding menopause research.

One America News Network - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Two seconds of hope for fusion power

A fusion reactor in San Diego surpasses a limit on plasma density.

Ars Technica - Science - 3 days ago

Does the PR industry have an AI problem?

The Standard City Desk scribes have detected a strange phenomenon in recent weeks: a surge in emails from PRs containing the word ‘delve’.

Evening Standard - Business - 4 days ago

Top EU bank sets timescale for promised Russia exit

Raiffeisen Bank will start its withdrawal from Russia in the third quarter of 2024 under pressure from the EU, Johann Strobl has announced

Russia Today - Business - 4 days ago

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

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

CBS News - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Ellen Coyne: Political rhetoric on migrants has shifted from compassion to a focus on firm rules

Before the last general election, in 2020, the word “immigration” didn’t feature in the manifestos of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael or the Green Party. When the p...

Independent.ie - Opinion - 4 days ago

Using AI in the Courtroom Is Problematic | Opinion

AI is coming whether we like it or not. It is time for our rules of justice to catch up.

Newsweek - Opinion - 4 days ago

Gazans thank U.S. campus protesters. Israel condemns what it sees as 'Nazi-like behavior'

People across Gaza sent thanks to students protesting on U.S. campuses against Israel; Israeli leaders characterized the demonstrators as 'pro-Palestinian mobs.'

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 4 days ago

Google faces closing arguments in US market power trial

The U.S. government will layout its antitrust case against Google in closing arguments on Thursday.

One America News Network - Technology - 5 days ago

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

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

Military.com - Top Stories - 5 days ago

US policy in Gaza undermines its own national security

Opinion: Washington’s about-face on Gaza plays into Hamas' hands, weakening war on terror and making hostage deal less likely

YNET News - Opinion - 5 days ago

Magic mushrooms 'effective at treating depression in older patients'

Study suggests that psilocybin could be used as antidepressant

Evening Standard - Health - 5 days ago

Immigration is an EU-wide issue, but a collective approach to finding solutions is proving elusive

The EU’s radical right politicians have proved skilful at blaming other grievances – such as housing shortages, problems accessing public services such as ...

Independent.ie - Opinion - 5 days ago

Huskies, Ducks only have 1 east trip for Big Ten basketball

USC and UCLA will play two road games apiece against the Big Ten’s easternmost schools while fellow conference newcomers Oregon and Washington will make one cross-country trip each during the 2024-25

The Columbian - Sports - 5 days ago

How Weight-Loss Drug Shortage Affects Users

“I was in tears trying to find it. I think I called over a hundred different pharmacies,” Zepbound user Hannah Cotton says.

Inside Edition - Health - 5 days ago

Vendor that mishandled Pennsylvania virus data to pay $2.7 million in federal whistleblower case

A staffing company that performed COVID-19 contact tracing for Pennsylvania and exposed the private medical information of about 72,000 residents will pay $2.7 million in a settlement with the U.S.

AP News - Technology - 5 days ago

Daniel Radcliffe Just Called Out The Notion That He And His "Harry Potter" Costars Are "Ungrateful Brats" For Publicly Opposing J.K. Rowling's Anti-Trans Rhetoric

“Obviously, <i>Harry Potter</i> would not have happened without her,” Daniel said in a new interview. “But that doesn’t mean that you owe the things you truly believe to someone else for your entire life.”

BuzzFeed News - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Trump says violence on college campuses 'has to stop immediately' amid violent anti-Israel protests

Former President Trump condemned violent anti-Israel protests erupting on college campuses, saying “weak and ineffective leadership" must be “replaced."

Fox News - US News - 6 days ago

'They ask why did this happen to us?': heroic social workers restore hope to October 7 orphans

Six months after that fateful Saturday, social workers are still hard at work helping 21 orphaned children cope with events so horrific, that they are still asking why this happened to them

YNET News - Science - 6 days ago

Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison -- Changpeng Zhao, head of world's largest crypto platform, pleaded guilty to breaking US money laundering laws.

Changpeng Zhao, head of world's largest crypto platform, pleaded guilty to breaking US money laundering laws.

BBC News - Technology - 6 days ago

Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K

Donald Trump has been held in contempt of court and fined $9,000 for repeatedly violating a gag order barring him from making public statements about witnesses, jurors and some others in his New York hush money case

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

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

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

Russia Today - Opinion - 7 days ago

Tesla layoffs: Elon Musk fires top executives, hundreds of employees amid falling sales

Elon Musk is on a roll; from surprise trips to China to become the world's second richest man, the billionaire chief executive has become unstoppable, The Deccan Herald reported.Now, Musk is...

International The News - Business - 7 days ago

Elon Musk meets with China to secure deal Tesla deal for self-driving cars

Elon Musk made a surprise visit to China to secure a major deal for Tesla to expand self-driving car operations. Musk praised China’s push for electric vehicles in the world’s largest car market.

NBC News - Technology - 7 days ago

Europe ministers say more resources needed to combat Russian disinformation online

Ministers from France, Germany, and Poland revealed on Monday (29 April) that the Russian disinformation network "Portal Kombat" has continued growing, with new websites targeting 19 member states and the Western Balkans, and called for more resources to tackle online disinformation ahead of June's EU elections.

Euractiv - Technology - 8 days ago

Philips will pay $1.1 billion to resolve US lawsuits over breathing machines that expel debris

Medical device maker Philips will pay $1.1 billion to settle personal injury lawsuits in the U.S. over its defective sleep apnea machines.

AP News - Health - 8 days ago

Guests run gauntlet of protests against Gaza war at White House correspondents' dinner

President Joe Biden's speech did not mention Israel's war on Gaza; Correspondents Association president notes large number of journalists killed; Protesters call out: 'Shame on you'

YNET News - World - 9 days ago

Taurus: Go out of your way to make the world a better place

Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer, Hedy Damari.

Sydney Morning Herald - Weird - 9 days ago

Research reveals: UNRWA must be disbanded with immediate effect, here's why

Opinion: Reports show dozens of Hamas terrorists studies in the past and are currently employed in UNRWA schools teaching the next generation to hate and drive to kill Jews and Israelis

YNET News - Opinion - 9 days ago

Tourist fined for getting too close to Walrus in Norway

Police prosecutor Magnus Rindal Fredriksen said the man was trying to get a ‘good picture’

Evening Standard - World - 9 days ago

Message-scraping, user-tracking service Spy Pet shut down by Discord

Bot-driven service was also connected to targeted harassment site Kiwi Farms.

Ars Technica - Technology - 10 days ago

President Erdoğan postpones May visit to US

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has postponed his visit to the White House scheduled for May 9, senior sources said Friday. The decision was taken as a...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 11 days ago

Just Announced -- Stage and screen star Idina Menzel is coming to Mesa this summer

Elsa from "Frozen," Elphaba from "Wicked" and Maureen from "Rent"? They'll all be singing in Mesa this summer.

Phoenix New Times - Entertainment - 11 days ago

America's billion-dollar bet on US chipmaking

Joe Biden is desperate to bring advanced chipmaking to the country, and is willing to pay a lot for it. Using the CHIPS Act, the government is splurging billions to lure manufacturers. But can they compete with Taiwan?

Deutsche Welle - Business - 11 days ago

2 military horses that broke free and ran loose across London are in serious condition

A U.K. government official says two riderless military horses that bolted and ran miles through the streets of London after being spooked by construction noise are in serious condition after undergoing operations.

AP News - Weird - 12 days ago

When (and How) to Start Teaching Your Military Child About Money -- Kids are starting to bank at a younger age, according to statistics from USAA. Here's what could be fueling the trend, along...

Kids are starting to bank at a younger age, according to statistics from USAA. Here's what could be fueling the trend, along with advice for how to help them get started.

Military.com - Opinion - 13 days 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 - 13 days ago

Dog rescued after getting trapped under house

Specialist crews had to dig a tunnel under the property to gain access and rescue three-year-old poodle Jock.

Sky News - Weird - 13 days 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 - 13 days ago

Elon Musk promises cheaper cars as Tesla revenue drops

Cheaper vehicles could be stripped-down versions of older models

Independent UK - Technology - 13 days ago

Trump Is Furious He Got Caught Sleeping in Court

How dare these journalists and courtroom sketch artists accurately relay what he’s doing at his trial!

New York Magazine - Politics - 13 days ago

Australian PM calls Elon Musk 'arrogant billionaire'

Australian court ruled X take down footage of violent stabbing in Sydney church

Independent UK - Technology - 14 days 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 - 14 days ago

Biden signs bill extending a key US surveillance program after divisions nearly forced it to lapse

The Senate has voted to reauthorize a key U.S. surveillance law after divisions over whether the FBI should be restricted from using the program to search for Americans’ data nearly forced the statute to lapse

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 16 days ago

House passes foreign aid bills and bill that could ban TikTok

The House passed a series of spending bills that includes $60.8 billion of Ukraine aid and over $26 billion in aid to Israel. The House also voted to effectively ban the social media platform TikTok if it doesn't divest from its Chinese parent company.

NBC News - Technology - 16 days ago

This ancient snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton

Researchers in India have found fossils of an ancient giant snake that could have been longer than a school bus.

AP News - Weird - 18 days ago

Truckers rail against new EPA rules mandating transition to 'useless' EV big rigs

New regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency leave American truck drivers frustrated over "useless" electric vehicle trucks.

Washington Examiner - Environment - 19 days ago

A vehicle backfiring startled a circus elephant into a Montana street. She still performed Tuesday

The sound of a vehicle backfiring spooked a circus elephant while she was getting a pre-show bath in Butte, Montana. The pachyderm broke through a fence and stopped noontime traffic on the city's busiest street before eventually being loaded back into a trailer.

AP News - Weird - 19 days ago

USC valedictorian responds to university canceling her commencement speech

Asna Tabassum, University of Southern California’s 2024 valedictorian, responds after the university denied her the chance to give a speech at commencement.

CNN - US News - 19 days ago

Step inside Emma Roberts' sumptuous L.A. home

While many celebrity homes look less than lived-in, ranging from spotless minimal to ostentatiously palatial, actor Emma Roberts' Hollywood Hills home is made for curling up with a good book -- or several -- with warm tones, comfortable couches, and antique curiosities in each room (also, a lagoon-style pool in the backyard for summer reads).

CTV News - Business - 21 days ago

Could my play finally solve the mystery of the Putney Pusher?

Six years after CCTV of a runner shoving a stranger into the path of an oncoming vehicle was released, the unsolved ‘Putney Pusher’ case continues to haunt imaginations. It’s a case playwright Sonya Kelly has never forgotten, and here she explains what she’s discovered about the case since writing a play about it...

Independent UK - Science - 21 days ago

Recreational buyers push Arizona weed sales past $1.43 billion in 2023

Recreational sales are leaving medical sales in the dust, scoring another billion dollar year for bud.

Phoenix New Times - Top Stories - 21 days ago

Inflation edges higher as housing costs and travel prices rise

Consumer prices rose by an annual 2.7% in March, from 2.5% in February, reducing the odds that the central bank will lower already high borrowing costs for consumers in May

Times of Israel - Business - 21 days ago

Rising public frustration in Thailand over Chiang Mai's air pollution crisis

"Basic precautions such as warnings, distribution of protective equipment to the public, and efficient operations against forest fires have not been adequately implemented."

Global Voices - Environment - 25 days ago

3 States Just Banned Nonconsensual Pelvic Exams -- By Kylie Cheung -- August 30, 2023 | 9:00pm

New laws in Missouri, Montana, and Colorado ban medical staff from performing pelvic exams on unconscious or sedated patients without prior consent.

Jezebel - Health - 1 month ago

EPA Proposes Major Air Pollution Reforms to Lower Residents' Cancer Risk Near Industrial Facilities

The EPA has proposed tougher air pollution rules for chemical plants and other industrial facilities after ProPublica found an estimated 74 million Americans near those sites faced an elevated risk of cancer.

ProPublica - Environment - 1 month ago

Massachusetts man, recipient of first successful pig kidney transplant, is discharged from hospital

The first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has been discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital, the hospital announced on Wednesday.

Fox News - Health - 1 month ago

Exclusive: Israeli songs banned at Eurovision events in Malmo

Israeli DJs confirm instruction to refrain from playing songs at Eurovision Village, the contests' official party venue although Malmo municipality producing events

YNET News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

House prices fell in March – this is what happens next

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

Independent UK - Business - 1 month ago

EDITORIAL -- The world needs Evan Gershkovich -- As the first anniversary of the unjust imprisonment of the Wall Street Journal reporter approaches, it's time for Moscow authorities to free him.

As the first anniversary of the unjust imprisonment of the Wall Street Journal reporter approaches, it’s time for Moscow authorities to free him.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 1 month ago

Fan Outcry Over K-pop Star's Date Highlights 'Harsh' Industry Rules

Accused of "betraying" fans, subject to relentless online and real-world public abuse, K-pop star Karina recently issued a grovelling, handwritten apology.

International Business Times - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Human remains found at prison sewer site are thousands of years old

The individual was discovered in a burial monument unearthed by archaeologists

Independent UK - Science - 1 month ago

How Apple and US-China tensions ultimately led to closure of Orbotech division

Five years after its acquisition by US company KLA, the flat panel display division at Orbotech is set to be closed, with the initial number of 100 layoffs expected to double by the end of the year

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

EU plans to slap tariffs on grain to 'choke off' Russian revenue

The European Commission is moving to impose tariffs on grain and related imports from Russia and Belarus, seeking to prevent Moscow from using farm...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 month ago

Dating coaches online are pushing women to seek more traditional gender roles

“I see the dating scene and relationships as a business, because it is,” said Karla Elia, a controversial dating coach with more than 1 million followers on TikTok.

NBC News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Private US moon lander still working after breaking leg and falling, but not for long

The first private U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon broke a leg at touchdown before falling over. Intuitive Machines, the company that built the lander, said it was still generating solar power as of Wednesday night.

AP News - Science - 2 months ago

GOP outraged over Biden pause of LNG exports: 'Empowers adversaries like...

Republicans are lashing out against President Joe Biden after he announced his administration would be pausing approvals of U.S. liquefied natural gas exports, arguing such a move would empower foreign countries such as Russia. Biden announced the pause on Friday, which will allow the administration to evaluate the effects on the climate and environment of

Washington Examiner - Environment - 2 months ago

Veterans Care in the Community Is Pushing the VA to the Brink

In recent weeks, members of the House and Senate Committees of Veterans' Affairs have been in intense negotiations hammering out a compromise between three bills that could endanger the nation's veteran-centric health care system -- the Veterans Health Administration, or VHA.

Military.com - Opinion - 2 months ago

Israeli defense titan Elbit lands $600 million deal with Australian Armed Forces

Firm says will supply Australian army's Redback infantry fighting vehicles with advanced systems in 5-year deal

YNET News - Technology - 2 months ago

The Odysseus moon lander tipped over at touchdown, and that's limiting the data it's sending back

Intuitive Machines initially believed its six-footed private lunar lander, was upright after Thursday’s touchdown. But CEO Steve Altemus said Friday the craft “caught a foot in the surface,” falling onto its side and, quite possibly, leaning against a rock.

AP News - Science - 2 months ago

Russia's invasion has left this Ukrainian bison herd in need of a male

WWF is fundraising to transport Europe’s largest herbivore 300km around Kyiv to ensure the herd has a future.

Euronews - Environment - 2 months ago

Chinese Technology Company Lashes Back at US Claims It Has Ties to Military -- A Nasdaq-listed Chinese technology company that makes parts for self-driving vehicles is threatening to sue the U.S...

A Nasdaq-listed Chinese technology company that makes parts for self-driving vehicles is threatening to sue the U.S. government after it was included in a list of companies the Pentagon says have links to the Chinese military.

Military.com - Technology - 2 months ago

In search of Australia's treasured koala

With Australia facing potentially catastrophic bushfires this summer like the 2019–2020 season, one of its favorite animals, the koala, is under threat on a number of other fronts as well.

Global Voices - Science - 3 months ago

How Many of Your State's Lawmakers Are Women? If You Live in the Southeast, It Could Be Just 1 in 5.

A record number of women were elected to statehouses last year. But in the Southeast, where some legislatures are more than 80% male, representation is lagging as lawmakers pass bills that most impact women, like near-total abortion bans.

ProPublica - Health - 3 months ago

Dog rides bus by herself every day to play in local park - then takes bus home again

IF you've ever been too scared to let your kids take the public bus by themselves, you might chan...

Irish Post - Weird - 4 months ago

Use of "morning after" pills doubles, teen sex declines in CDC survey -- More than 1 in 4 women who have had sex say they've used emergency contraception. The survey also found fewer teens are sexually active.

More than 1 in 4 women who have had sex say they've used emergency contraception. The survey also found fewer teens are sexually active.

CBS News - Health - 4 months ago

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

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

BBC News - Business - 4 months ago

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

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

BBC News - Business - 4 months ago

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 - 5 months ago

'Pumpkins saved my business but almost squashed me' -- Kim Innes founded Humble Crumble, a crumble bakery that's sold more than half a million sweet treats.

Kim Innes founded Humble Crumble, a crumble bakery that’s sold more than half a million sweet treats.

BBC News - Business - 5 months ago

Advertisers Are Running From X and Elon Musk's Antisemitism

Apple, IBM, and several entertainment conglomerates have pulled ads from the platform. Musk is tweeting through it.

New York Magazine - Technology - 5 months ago

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

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

Inside Edition - Politics - 5 months ago

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

What Does It Mean That Elon Musk's New AI Chatbot Is 'Anti-Woke'?

It is useful to think of public-facing AI chatbots characters with personalities. There’s a new one in the mix.

New York Magazine - Technology - 5 months ago

China uses higher education to increase its influence in North Macedonia

"Probably the most important and long-term strategy for anchoring China’s soft power in North Macedonia is the opening of the Confucius Institute in Skopje, at the oldest and most renowned public university, Ss. Cyril and Methodius in 2013."

Global Voices - Science - 9 months ago

Russian star dethrones UFC pound-for-pound king

Russia’s Islam Makhachev handed Alex Volkanovksi his first loss in a decade, in an instant classic in the UFC 284 main event

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Dominant Djokovic eases through to Australian Open final (VIDEO)

Novak Djokovic is in line to win what would be his tenth Australian Open crown after the Serb defeated Tommy Paul in Friday's semifinal

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

More Senate Democrats Seek Investigation of Tech Firm Accused of Colluding With Landlords to Hike Apartment Rents

Sen. Amy Klobuchar and other leading Democrats have asked the Department of Justice to examine Texas-based RealPage, which sells software to help landlords set apartment rental prices across the country.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

Tell Us How Religious Organizations in Your Area Involve Themselves in Elections

Federal law bars churches and other nonprofit groups from endorsing candidates or helping to fundraise, but we know they regularly sidestep — or flat-out ignore — these rules. Help us identify examples.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

What Is Elon Musk?

And how is it possible that he could emerge from his Twitter debacle more culturally dominant than ever?

New York Magazine - Business - 1 year ago

Facebook Grew Marketplace to 1 Billion Users. Now Scammers Are Using It to Target People Around the World.

ProPublica identified thousands of Marketplace listings and profiles that broke the company’s rules, revealing how Facebook failed to safeguard users.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago