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The Big Tech fight over kids
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Big Tech firms battle over kids' safety, app stores The fight over a key internet protection for children is ramping up in Washington, where Big Tech companies are pinning the responsibility on each other as lawmakers pushfor stricter requirements. Getty Images After months of action in...
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Michigan attorney general drops felony charges against pro-Palestine student protesters
Michigan attorney general drops felony charges against pro-Palestine student protesters A Michigan court has dismissed all charges against seven students who participated in pro-Palestinian protests last year. The group of students were arrested last year after participating in protests against Israelβs war on Gaza broke out at campuses across the country. They faced felony charges of resisting and obstructing police...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Bahati Sanga As Acting Senior Director, Corporate Information Technology Services/Chief Information Officer
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank has appointed Dr. Bahati Sanga as Acting Senior Director of Corporate Information Technology Services and Chief Information Officer, effective April 1, 2025.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Here are the SpaceX employees who were elected to run Musk's new company town of Starbase, Texas
Elon Musk's SpaceX prevailed in an election over the weekend to turn Starbase into a city that's now led by employees.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Trump's trade blockbuster
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump floats tariffs on foreign movies President Trump is threatening to rewrite the script on how Hollywood does business, with his talk of a tariff on foreign films alarming entertainment industry veterans. AP The White...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Hundreds of flights canceled or delayed at Newark airport
In our news wrap Monday, hundreds of flights were either canceled or delayed at Newark Airport amid staffing shortages and equipment problems, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered cuts to top positions within the military calling for a 20 percent reduction of four-star generals and federal education officials are restarting efforts to collect on student loans that are in default.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:The implications of Israel’s plan to expand military operations in Gaza
The Israeli government voted to expand military operations in Gaza and could end with the reoccupation of the strip. Humanitarian officials warn that an Israeli plan to take over aid distribution in Gaza is unworkable, and more Palestinians will suffer. Nick Schifrin discussed the implications with David Makowsky of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy's Project on Israel-Arab Relations.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:US oil output has peaked amid price fall, top shale producer warns
Crude fell to four-year lows on Monday on Opec supply increases and fear that tariffs will hurt demand
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Palantir shakes off defence spending concerns with boost to revenue outlook
Data intelligence group reports forecast-beating first-quarter and lifts full-year forecasts
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Scientists discover 18th-century Austrian mummy was embalmed through the rectum
Scientists have figured out how the body of an 18th-century Austrian vicar has remained so well-preserved for nearly 300 years β and itβs unlike anything theyβve seen before.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:EU to propose banning Russian gas imports by end of 2027
Efforts to end reliance on Russian gas will open way for US suppliers to send more to Europe, something Trump has repeatedly called for.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on who voters believe is responsible for the current economy
NPRβs Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's recent interviews have sparked as many questions as they have answers, who voters believe is responsible for the current economic direction and Trump getting attention for posting about Alcatraz and foreign film tariffs.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Palestinian author Mosab Abu Toha wins Pulitzer Prize for commentary
The poet gets the prestigious award for New Yorker essays 'on the physical and emotional carnage in Gaza' amid war.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:What happened in the courtroom as jury selection begins for Diddy’s sex trafficking trial
Jury selection started Monday for the criminal trial of Sean βDiddyβ Combs. The rapper and producer faces charges including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs denies any wrongdoing and rejected a plea deal that could have given him a lighter sentence. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Gina Barton of USA Today.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Israel security cabinet approves plan to 'capture' Gaza, official says
The Israeli military says the expanded offensive will displace most Palestinians in Gaza.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Where Trump is likely getting his $1.98 gas price figure
U.S. drivers were paying $3.165 per gallon on average Monday, according to the motorist association AAA.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Palantir shares fall as company reports in-line earnings, lifts full-year guidance
Palantir boosted its guidance for the year on Monday, as net income in the latest quarter more than doubled.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Proposed Cuts to Energy and Environment Programs in Trumpβs Budget Worry Advocates and Elected Officials
Environmental and renewable energy advocates are not surprised to see their priorities skewered in President Donald Trumpβs budget request. Their question now is whether enough Congressional Republicans will be willing to defend against deep cuts to energy and infrastructure spending. The fiscal-year 2026 budget, issued on Friday, would cut non-defense discretionary spending by $163 billion, [β¦]
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:New book ‘Personhood’ examines escalating battle over reproductive rights
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the victory spurred advocates' pursuit of fetal personhood. Thatβs legislation that asserts that life begins at fertilization and establishes constitutional protections for embryos and fetuses. Amna Nawaz discussed this latest frontier of the anti-abortion movement with Mary Ziegler, author of βPersonhood: The New Civil War over Reproduction.β
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Democratic AGs sue over HHS βdismantlingβ
Presented by The Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Democratic AGs sue Trump to stop HHS βdismantlingβ A coalition of 20 attorneys general is suing the Trump administration over what it claims to be the βdismantlingβ of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Sierra Hull reflects on her journey to becoming a mandolin virtuoso
Two-time Grammy nominee Sierra Hull has reached the pinnacle of bluegrass on her chosen instrument, the mandolin. But how she got there is a story like no other. Special Correspondent Tom Casciato has more for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Hegseth wants deep cuts to active-duty 4-star generals, admirals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants the number of active-duty four-star generals and admirals in the U.S. military to be cut by at least 20 percent, according to a new memo released Monday. In the order, dated May 5, Hegseth also directed senior Pentagon leadership to slash the number of general officers in the National Guard by...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Trump, Jon Voight meeting led to Hollywood tariff proposal, his manager says
A White House spokesman said "no final decision on foreign film tariffs have been made," a day after President Trump's announcement of a tariff plan.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Gallego proposes alternative to Trump's self-deportation offer
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) on Monday proposed an alternative to a $1,000 offer from the Trump administration to migrants if they βself-deportβ via an app. βWhy donβt we make them pay a $5k fine, go through a background check and give them a work visa for a few years, renewable with good behavior,β Gallego said...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:EPA moves scientists, hints at staff cuts
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA reshuffles scientists and experts The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will shift the focus of its science researchers toward program offices β including the approval of new chemicals. Greg Nash In a press release issued Friday, the EPA said it would be βshifting...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:McMahon says Harvard is no longer eligible for new federal research grants
Education Secretary Linda McMahon sent a letter to Harvard on Monday telling the university it will no longer be eligible for new research grants from the government as it and the Trump administration do battle on multiple fronts. The Ivy League school will no longer be eligible for new grants until it can βdemonstrate responsible...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:The Havana Reporter / No.5 MAY 5, 2025
The May edition of The Havana Reporter features mass participation in Cuba in activities and demonstrations held all over the island on occasion of May 1st, International Labor Day, a sign of the populationβs endorsement to the Revolution in difficult times. Other topics included in this issue deal with the solidarity work the Cuban medical [β¦] The post The Havana Reporter / No.5 MAY 5, 2025 first appeared on Prensa...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:US, China have started to speak more diplomatically of each other
The trade war between China and the United States has shown signs of de-escalation as both Washington and Beijing are now more willing to communicate. Xie Feng, Chinese Ambassador to the US, on May 4 urged the US to βact in the spirit of equality, respect and reciprocityβ if it wants to hold trade talks [β¦] The post US, China have started to speak more diplomatically of each other appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:What to watch for as Trump meets Canada's Carney for first time
Canadaβs newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit the White House on Tuesday for a high-stakes meeting with President Trump amid an ongoing trade battle between the North American neighbors. Tensions between Ottawa and Washington have been strained by Trumpβs sweeping tariffs and his proposal for Canada to merge with the U.S. ...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Attorney Mark Zaid sues Trump administration over security clearance
An attorney who represented a whistleblower key to President Trumpβs first impeachment is suing the administration after they stripped his security clearance. Mark Zaid, a longtime national security lawyer, had his clearance stripped in March following an executive order from Trump. "No American should lose their livelihood, or be blocked as a lawyer from representing...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:US House passes China bills on issues from economic espionage to human rights
Representatives also move to strengthen US ties with Taiwan and approve legislation to sanction officials involved in Falun Gong abuses.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:New York Times, New Yorker and Washington Post among Pulitzer journalism winners
The New York Times showed its breadth with awards honoring reporting from Afghanistan, Sudan, Baltimore and Butler, Pennsylvania. Doug Mills won in breaking news photography for his pictures of the Trump assassination attempt, including one that captured a bullet in the air near the GOP candidate.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Illegal campers leave 'unbelievable mess' by WA highway
After a popular rest stop on WA's South Coast Highway was left looking like a landfill, locals and drivers are urging travellers to do better.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Macron says Trumpβs academic crackdown threatens US
French president warns that curbing scientific research puts Americaβs economy and democracy at risk
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Chinaβs dying EV batteries, solar cells are powering a circular economy in new-energy era
Recycling critical materials such as lithium, cobalt and nickel are driving profits and shoring up Chinaβs resource security as trade war with US hits supply chains.
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