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Uruguay Honors José Mujica: A Leader Who Praised Equality Above All
As thousands mourn, President Orsi praises José Mujica’s legacy—treating all as equals, from world leaders to laborers. Uruguay loses a moral compass. Related: Uruguayans Accompany Pepe Mujica’s Funeral Procession Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi paid tribute this Wednesday to the late former president José “Pepe” Mujica, who passed away at 89, during his wake at the […]
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Trade wars and AI drive demand for critical mineral unearthed in WA
As the world faces an AI revolution, demand for gallium — used to make "lightning speed" computer chips — is expected to skyrocket.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Mike Lynch’s sunken yacht had ‘vulnerabilities’, UK probe finds
Bayesian capsized last year when strong winds knocked it over, killing British tycoon and six others
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Mackenzie Anderson's mother welcomes appeal against killer's sentence
The DPP will appeal the minimum 15-year murder sentence handed down to Tyrone Thompson for stabbing ex-partner Mackenzie Anderson more than 70 times in 2022.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:CoreWeave shares fall as spending weighs on outlook
Revenue at AI data centre operator jumps 420% but losses for the quarter were 143% higher than same period last year
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Analysis: Clean energy just put China’s CO2 emissions into reverse for first time
For the first time, the growth in China’s clean power generation has caused the nation’s... The post Analysis: Clean energy just put China’s CO2 emissions into reverse for first time appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Trump’s new surgeon general nominee praises unproven psychedelic therapy
Dr. Casey Means’ recommendation to consider guided psilocybin-assisted therapy is notable because psilocybin is illegal under federal law.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Vladimir Putin to skip Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey
Ceasefire negotiations in doubt after Russian president shuns trip
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:How Trump’s meeting with Syria’s new leader is a turning point for the war-torn nation
Day two of President Trump's tour of the Mideast brought with it the prospect of a new future for Syria. The president announced plans to lift sanctions on Syria following the fall of the Assad regime. Trump also met with Syria's interim president, a former jihadist who until recently had a $10 million U.S. bounty. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Mouaz Mustafa of the Syrian Emergency Task Force.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Top Biden aides iced out Cabinet from president, book claims
Former President Biden iced out key members of his Cabinet during the second half of his term in the White House, according to a preview of a new book from CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’s Alex Thompson. In Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” Tapper revealed new details of his book, including from conversations with...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Critically-endangered Mary River cod found feasting on invasive tilapia
A routine survey confirms conservationists' hope that the apex predator will take care of its pest fish problems when big enough.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Duffy blames aviation problems on previous administration and years of neglect
In our news wrap Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed ongoing aviation problems on the previous administration and years of neglect, Tulsi Gabbard fired the top two officials leading the National Intelligence Council and California Gov. Newsom proposed freezing health care benefits for undocumented immigrants to help offset a $12 billion budget deficit.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Venezuela and Colombia Forge Stronger Economic Ties with Strategic Support from China and Russia
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announces plans for enhanced bilateral economic integration with Colombia, backed by China and Russia, aiming to boost regional production, trade, and industrial development through joint investments and a Binational Economic Zone. Related: Venezuela Achieves a Moral Victory: Maikelys Espinoza, a Toddler Kidnapped by the U.S., Returns Home In a significant move […]
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:What’s in the first draft of the GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ cutting taxes and spending
House Republicans advanced the largest portions of the Trump agenda package, which the president calls the big, beautiful bill, out of committee. It includes trillions in tax cuts along with changes to Medicaid that would affect millions of people. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports on what’s in this sweeping plan.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Qatar says recent Israeli Gaza attacks show lack of interest in ceasefire
Qatari prime minister adds that the UN should be allowed to resume aid distribution inside Gaza.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Trump narrows, delays 'forever chemical' rule
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump EPA narrows, delays PFAS drinking water regulation The Environmental Protection Agency is narrowing and delaying its drinking water regulations for toxic "forever chemicals." Pablo Martinez Monsivais, Associated Press file Exposure to these chemicals, also known as PFAS, has been linked to health...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:EPA rolls back Biden-era rules against ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a rollback of Biden-era regulations on PFAS chemicals in drinking water systems. The EPA estimates more than 158 million Americans are exposed to these "forever chemicals" through water. John Yang discussed the move with Amudalat Ajasa of The Washington Post.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Georgetown scholar released from immigration detention after federal judge’s ruling
A Georgetown University scholar from India who was arrested in the Trump administration’s crackdown on foreign college students was released from immigration detention Wednesday after a federal judge's ruling.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Israel agrees to resume Gaza aid through US foundation
Israel agrees to resume Gaza aid through US foundation Israel has agreed to resume aid to Gaza, but only through the US-formedGaza Humanitarian Foundation, a statement from the organisation said on Wednesday. The effort would bypass the decades-old infrastructure put in place by the United Nations and its agencies, despite protests by the international body and several world leaders. "The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:New study reveals vitamin D deficient babies at higher risk of mental disorders
In the largest study of its kind, researchers tested the vitamin D status of more than 70,000 people as babies.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:How RFK Jr. is shaping the conversation about autism and why advocates are pushing back
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s agenda has won praise from some whose loved ones have severe complications from autism. But others say his rhetoric fails to accurately portray people on the spectrum and the contributions they make. We have perspectives from people with autism and their caregivers and Ali Rogin looks at how leaders in the community are advocating for themselves.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Hefty cost for business after Yorke Peninsula's 24-hour blackout
Business owners are urged to review their policies after a blackout that took 26,000 properties offline. Just one of 70 surveyed traders says their insurance has covered the losses.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Cassie testifies Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs raped her near end of their relationship
After hours of questioning, the singer was in tears as she recounted ‘horrible flashbacks’ of her time with the hip hop mogul.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Port of LA head describes how Trump’s tariffs are affecting imports
Trade tensions between the U.S. and China may be cooling but the economic fallout is still rippling through the Port of Los Angeles. This matters because the port plays a major role in the global supply chain and a slowdown affects everything from store shelves and prices to American jobs. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Gene Seroka, the port's executive director.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:4 takeaways from RFK Jr.'s dual congressional hearings
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified during back-to-back hearings in the House and Senate on Wednesday for the first time since his confirmation. Kennedy faced questionson vaccines, canceled medical research and his drastic overhaul of the federal health agency during the hearings about President Trump's budget request, which...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Wisconsin judge says no legal basis to charge her with helping man evade immigration agents
A Wisconsin judge charged with helping a man who is in the country illegallyevade U.S. immigration agentswho were trying to detain him at her courthouse filed a motion to dismiss the case Wednesday, arguing that there's no legal basis for it.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:New novel ‘The Director’ explores an artist’s responsibilities in a time of trauma
A powerful new work of fiction, rooted in real events, explores the role of the artist in times of crisis. "The Director" by Daniel Kehlmann is resonating deeply with the challenges of our own time. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Israel issues major evacuation order for Palestinians sheltering in Gaza City
Israel alleges several buildings are being used by Hamas. Local authorities and aid agencies say thousands of civilians are sheltering there.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Temperatures rise over House Democrats’ scuffle with ICE agents
Temperatures are rising over an altercation between three Democratic lawmakers and immigration agents at a detention center in New Jersey, as Democrats say the administration is using the incident to improperly target political opposition. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem this week accused Garden State Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rob Menendez and LaMonica McIver of “committing felonies” during...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Musk looms over midterms
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Dems hope Musk will be midterm election liability Elon Muskhas become as much of a political liability as an asset for Republicans as his full-time role at the White House winds down and midterm chatter ramps up. Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press While Musk brings with him loads of...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:SES members hope controversial funding path will pass
A bill aimed to raise money for Victoria's emergency services through a levy is expected to return to parliament after it was delayed on Tuesday.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Real Madrid keep Barcelona waiting for La Liga by beating Mallorca
Defending champions Real Madrid come from behind to beat Mallorca and keep La Liga title defence alive.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Why this trophy continues to surprise its winners after almost being lost for good
The PGA Championship's Wanamaker Trophy is a beast of a jug, and it continues to shock the men who win it.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:California Gov. Newsom outlines $12 billion deficit and freeze on immigrant health care access
California is facing a $12 billion deficit that Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to help close by freezing enrollment in a state-funded health care program for immigrants living in California without legal status.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Pepe Mujica: Prisoner Turned President and Freedom Icon
Related: Latin America in Mourning: International Figures Pay Tribute to Pepe Mujica He was shot six times, survived on 12 liters of donated blood, and crawled back to life. He spent 14 years in prison, much of it in solitary confinement, in a hole so small he could barely stand. To keep his mind intact, […]
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