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House Republicans pass key military bill with new limits on abortion and DEI initiatives
House Republicans passed a key military policy bill with new restrictions on abortion and diversity, equity and inclusion policies.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Vet S Jefferson ends retirement, joins Chargers
Veteran safety Tony Jefferson has signed with the Chargers after spending last season as a scouting intern with the Ravens.ESPN - Sports -
First a Victim of Tax Return Identity Theft, Then a 2-Year Wait for a Refund
The I.R.S.’s Taxpayer Advocate Service found that many of those affected were lower-income people who depended on refunds to cover living costs. The wait is “ridiculous,” the head of the service said.The New York Times - Business -
Labour candidate Rosie Duffield cancels hustings
Ms Duffield has previously faced death threats and abuse over her stance on sex and gender.BBC News - Top stories -
BT Boosted by Carlos Slim Investment
BT shares rose after it said Carlos Slim had bought a more-than 3% stake, making him the latest prominent investor to back the U.K. telecoms company.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Michigan's Moore adds 4-star safety to first class
Michigan coach Sherrone Moore landed his highest-ranked commitment Friday when four-star safety Kainoa Winston, No. 42 in the 2025 ESPN 300, chose the Wolverines.ESPN - Sports -
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max experienced "Dutch roll" during flight
The FAA and NTSB are investigating a May 25 incident in which a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max went into a motion known as a "Dutch roll" during a flight from Phoenix to Oakland. The plane landed safely. Separately, the FAA is investigating ...CBS News - Top stories -
Justice Department will not prosecute Merrick Garland for contempt of Congress
The Justice Department announced Friday that it will not prosecute Attorney General Merrick Garland after the House of Representatives voted to hold him in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas for recordings of President ...CBS News - Top stories -
South Africa's second biggest party says it will back Cyril Ramaphosa for president, almost guaranteeing his reelection
South Africa's second biggest party says it will back Cyril Ramaphosa for president, almost guaranteeing his reelectionABC News - World -
The Aftermath of a U.K. Cyberattack: Blood Shortages and Delayed Operations
Several London hospitals, still reeling from a cyberattack last week, have made an urgent plea to medical students to help stem the disruption.The New York Times - Business -
UFC 303 reaction: McGregor-Chandler cancellation, Pereira-Procházka rematch and more
Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler are out. Alex Pereira and Jiri Procházka are in. Here's a breakdown of the UFC 303 changes.ESPN - Sports - UFC -
Museums cancel Kehinde Wiley exhibition in wake of sexual misconduct allegations
A traveling exhibition by L.A. painter Kehinde Wiley was canceled by many museums after several men allege sexual misconduct. He says claims are false.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
House GOP approves mammoth annual defense bill
Presented by Sikorsky, A Lockheed Martin Company — The bill is accompanied by various culture war amendments. {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story House GOP approves mammoth annual defense bill The House ...The Hill - Politics -
Congress uses manufactured Dobbs crisis to push federal takeover of health care
Measures such as the Right to IVF Act and the Right to Contraception Act appear aimed less at solving real problems than at political grandstanding. If adopted they would bulldoze state laws.The Hill - Politics -
Congress can and should reach a bipartisan permitting deal this year
We largely have a bipartisan agreement on substance.The Hill - Politics -
Biden urges Congress to ban bump stocks after Supreme Court ruling
President Biden is urging Congress to ban bump stocks, an accessory that can increase the rate of fire of semi-automatic weapons, after the Supreme Court struck down a ban put in place by former President Donald Trump after the 2017 country ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
House GOP holds Garland in contempt of Congress, escalating Justice Department feud
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Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max goes into "Dutch roll" during U.S. flight
Federal officials are investigating after a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max went into a "Dutch roll" on a flight from Phoenix to Oakland.CBS News - Top stories -
Tony Jefferson signing with Chargers: Safety comes out of retirement, earns deal during minicamp tryout
Jefferson announced his retirement in March 2023CBS Sports - Sports -
A Southwest Airlines plane that did a 'Dutch roll' suffered structural damage, investigators say
Investigators say a Southwest Airlines plane suffered damage to parts of the structure after it went into a “Dutch roll” during a flight last monthABC News - Top stories -
Microsoft to delay launch of AI Recall tool due to security concerns
Recall will shift from being a "broadly available" tool to a preview feature available only through the Windows Insiders Program.CNBC - Business - Microsoft -
Microsoft delays controversial AI Recall feature on new Windows computers
New laptops equipped with Microsoft Windows start shipping to customers next week but without a flagship feature called Recall that drew concerns about privacy and cybersecurityABC News - Tech - Microsoft -
Microsoft delays broad release of Recall AI feature due to security concerns
Microsoft delays broad release of Recall AI feature for Copilot+ PCs, opting for a staged rollout to Windows Insiders to ensure security and gather feedback.VentureBeat - Tech - Microsoft -
Eyeing Trump presidency, conservatives want to delay funding fight
Bullish of former President Trump’s chances of winning back the White House in November, some conservatives are pitching a funding stopgap that would extend into next year rather than expire during a lame duck session when President Biden would ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Tesco Backs Guidance After Volume Growth Boosts Sales
Tesco said its sales increased 3.4% on a like-for-like basis over the first quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by strong volume growth as inflation eased.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Record $668mn loan boosts hopes for Miami’s luxury housing boom
Lenders are vying for projects such as PMG’s 1,000-foot tower, which is selling units for up to $90mnFinancial Times - World -
As campaign passes halfway, mood in Tory and Labour camps could not be more different
Chris Mason and Henry Zeffman find Sunak supporters downbeat and Starmer's team buoyant as polls fail to narrow.BBC News - Top stories -
California governor boosts National Guard to curb fentanyl, slams Speaker
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is doubling the National Guard presence on California’s border with Mexico to combat the flow of fentanyl into the state, and he criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for blocking legislation that would ...The Hill - Politics - California -
DOJ declines to prosecute Garland after House Republicans pass contempt resolution
Garland had refused to turn over audio of Biden's special counsel interview.ABC News - Top stories - Republican Party -
GOP Rep. McMorris Rodgers suggests reforms to boost NIH
Republican Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Wash.), chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee, unveiled a set of proposals aimed at reforming the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in order to help the U.S. "maintain its innovative edge" against ...The Hill - Politics -
Highrise passes $250M revenue milestone by empowering player creation
Highrise announced that its raised $250 million in revenue across its marketplaces, in part from sales of player-created items.VentureBeat - Tech -
Chris Mason: What Farage poll boost means for the election
A single opinion poll shaped a day on the campaign trail - but Nigel Farage has had false dawns before.BBC News - Top stories -
Republican or Democrat doesn’t matter. Presidential elections boost stocks.
The Dow’s average return is higher in the five months prior to voting.MarketWatch - Business -
Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler canceled: UFC 303 main event off after Irishman suffers injury in camp
The long-awaited return of the 'Notorious' will have to wait a bit longerCBS Sports - Sports - UFC -
Conor McGregor breaks silence on UFC 303 fight cancellation with Michael Chandler: 'I will be back'
McGregor insists his career is not over and that his matchup with Chandler will still happenCBS Sports - Sports - UFC -
House GOP approves mammoth annual defense bill with culture war amendments
The House approved its version of the annual defense policy bill that includes a number of controversial culture-war amendments Friday, setting the stage for a showdown with the Democratic-controlled Senate over legislation that typically enjoys ...The Hill - Politics -
House G.O.P. Pushes Through Defense Bill Nixing Abortion Access Policy
The annual defense policy legislation emerged from a House committee with bipartisan backing, but Republicans loaded it with right-wing mandates targeting abortion, transgender care and diversity initiatives.The New York Times - Top stories - Abortion -
Schumer calls for bill to ban bump stocks after Supreme Court ruling
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Friday condemned a 6-3 Supreme Court ruling overturning the Trump-era ban on bump stocks, which allow semi-automatic guns to fire like machine guns, and called on Congress to pass legislation to ...The Hill - Politics -
Defense policy bill, Garland contempt push in spotlight at House Rules
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GOP senators game out how to handle Democrats' IVF bill
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