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Trump campaign calls 'The Apprentice' film 'blatantly false,' director offers to screen it for him
Donald Trump’s reelection campaign called “The Apprentice,” a film about the former U.S. president in the 1980s, “pure fiction” and vowed legal action following its premiere at the Cannes Film FestivalABC News - Donald Trump -
Unions bash Trump tax cuts
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Labor unions have had enough of Trump’s tax cuts Top U.S. labor unions are calling for the repeal of former President Trump's ...The Hill - Donald Trump -
New filings allege additional obstruction effort by Trump in classified docs case
The special counsel appears to have suspected additional efforts by former President Trump to obstruct the government's classified documents probe, according to a filing.ABC News - Donald Trump -
Israeli Officials Seize AP Equipment, Claiming Media Law Violation
The move was an escalation in Israel’s feud with the Pan-Arab broadcaster Al Jazeera, and drew sharp criticism from The Associated Press.The New York Times - Israel -
Third-tier playoff match in Israel sets penalty shootout record with 56 kicks
SC Dimona defeated Shimshon Tel Aviv 23-22Previous record of 54 penalties was set in England in 2022Israel’s SC Dimona and Shimshon Tel Aviv have set a world record for the longest penalty shootout, with 56 kicks.. Their semi-final promotion ...The Guardian - Israel -
Bolton: ICC move to issue arrest warrants to Israeli leaders shows it's 'not tethered to a rule of law'
Former National Security adviser John Bolton argued that the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to seek arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, citing evidence of war crimes, shows it's "not tethered to a rule of law” during Monday ...The Hill - Israel -
Biden's Demoralizing Speech to Morehouse Grads
In his 2013 commencement address, Obama stressed opportunity. His successor emphasizes victimization.The Wall Street Journal - Joe Biden -
Biden: Trump’s rhetoric ‘not America’s’ after he shared video referencing ‘unified Reich’
President Biden said that former President Trump’s language isn’t representative of the United States after the former president shared a video on social media referencing a “unified Reich.” Biden’s reelection campaign released a video that ...The Hill - Joe Biden -
Biden to release 1 million barrels of gasoline to reduce prices at the pump ahead of July 4
The Biden administration will release 1 million barrels of gasoline from reserves held in the Northeast to reduce prices ahead of the July 4 holiday.CNBC - Joe Biden -
Expect Celtics to ‘tread cautiously' with Porzingis' return
What are the odds we see Kristaps Porzingis in the Eastern Conference Finals? Here's how Chris Forsberg believes the Celtics will handle their injured big man.Yahoo Sports - NBA -
How every player in 2024 NBA conference finals ranked as a recruit: Celtics trail Timberwolves in 5-stars
It's Minnesota, not Boston, that arguably has the most talented roster in the NBA conference finalsCBS Sports - NBA -
NBA All-Defensive Teams: Rudy Gobert, Victor Wembanyama headline list as Celtics, Timberwolves get two apiece
The NBA announced the All-Defensive Teams on Tuesday afternoonCBS Sports - NBA -
Raiders OC Luke Getsy reveals what it will take to pick starting QB for 2024, what team is looking for
Getsy admits this will be a 'long process'CBS Sports - NFL -
Best and worst NFL offseasons with the Ringer's Steven Ruiz | The Exempt List
Charles McDonald is joined by Steven Ruiz of The Ringer to break down which teams had the best and worst offseasons in the NFLYahoo Sports - NFL -
Justin Fields on Steelers QB situation, Russell Wilson: 'I'm definitely competing. Russ knows that'
"I'm nowhere near my ceiling," Fields said. Wilson told reporters: "I don't blink."Yahoo Sports - NFL -
MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks, lineups, advice, stacks for May 21, 2024
SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal MLB DFS lineup advice for TuesdayCBS Sports - MLB -
Carlos Carrasco injury: Guardians place veteran starter on IL hours ahead of scheduled start vs. Mets
Carrasco spent three years with the Mets before returning to ClevelandCBS Sports - MLB -
Which is the NL's team to beat: the Phillies, Dodgers or Braves?
A powerhouse trio has emerged at the top of the National League standings. We debate which team is best -- and which will be come October.ESPN - MLB -
Wednesday Briefing: Zelensky Speaks to The Times
Also, funeral ceremonies begin for Iran’s president.The New York Times - Ukraine -
Russia begins tactical nuclear weapon drills near Ukraine border
Vladimir Putin announced the exercises earlier this month ‘as a warning to the west not to escalate tensions further’. Russian forces have started military drills near Ukraine simulating the use of tactical nuclear weapons in response to what ...The Guardian - Ukraine -
War in Ukraine: military strategies
Key articles on Russia and Ukraine’s battle tacticsFinancial Times - Ukraine -
Google's New AI Search: Founders and CEOs Share Fears, Hopes About the Future
A creative disruption? An industry decimator? We asked founders and thought leaders their predictions for what Google will transform in the age of generative AI.Inc. - Google -
Google's Frantic Race Toward AI Leaves CEO Trying to Quell Ad Revenue Worries
Sundar Pichai continues to address worries that Alphabet's pivot to an AI reinvention of search won't impact ad revenue. But an ex-Googler warned the company is moving too fast.Inc. - Google -
Google is letting retailers include 3D images in AI-generated ads
Google is giving advertisers the ability to create immersive visuals in their online promotions.CNBC - Google -
Weakness Invites War With Iran
Biden’s failure to stand with Israel emboldens Tehran in its strategy to dominate the region.The Wall Street Journal - Iran -
Iran mourns Ebrahim Raisi's death
Iranian military officials escorted President Ebrahim Raisi's body Tuesday as a five-day mourning period begins. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more on the expected tributes.CBS News - Iran -
Iran Begins Funeral Events for President Raisi After Helicopter Crash
A procession in the city of Tabriz was the first in a string of events after Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has announced five days of mourning.The New York Times - Iran -
Microsoft adds Iceberg support to Fabric, partners with Snowflake for bi-directional data access
While the news is out, the interoperability experience between Snowflake and Microsoft Fabric is yet to go live. The companies plan to launch it in preview later this year.VentureBeat - Microsoft -
Microsoft, Khan Academy provide free AI assistant for all educators in US
Microsoft and Khan Academy are offering a free AI-powered assistant to all U.S. teachers, as part of GPT's broader reach into student and teacher education.CNBC - Microsoft -
Microsoft introduces Phi-Silica, a 3.3B parameter model made for Copilot+ PC NPUs
Microsoft has introduced Phi-Silica, a small language model with 3.3 billion parameters built specifically for its Copilot+ PCs.VentureBeat - Microsoft -
BoE governor predicts ‘quite a drop’ in UK inflation in April figure
Andrew Bailey also says the next move in interest rates by the central bank will be a cutFinancial Times - United Kingdom -
U.K. Man Charged With Aiding Hong Kong’s Intelligence Service Is Found Dead
Matthew Trickett, one of three men accused of gathering information for the special administrative region of China, died in a park outside London, the police said.The New York Times - United Kingdom -
Russia Influence Racket Redux
Expect the most polluted election ever as MSNBC redefines ‘Russia hoax.’The Wall Street Journal - Russia -
U.S.-China tensions are blocking the road for EV manufacturers
Biden administration is confident that U.S. car companies will adapt to new tariffs on Chinese-made products.MarketWatch - China -
Yellen Urges Joint U.S.-European Anti-Dumping Response to China
The Treasury Secretary calls for a coordinated policy that keeps cheap goods from flooding both markets and sustains domestic manufacturing.Inc. - China -
New York's high court upholds requiring insurance to cover medically necessary abortions
New York's high court has upheld a rule requiring companies with health insurance plans to cover medically necessary abortionsABC News - Abortion -
Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?
Voters have sided with abortion rights supporters every time the issue has been directly on the ballot since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to abortion in 2022ABC News - Abortion -
Emmanuel Macron making surprise trip to New Caledonia amid deadly unrest on French territory
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron is making a surprise trip to New Caledonia, the French Pacific territory that has been gripped by days of deadly unrest and where indigenous people have long sought independence.NBC News - France -
Macron rushes to riot-hit French territory of New Caledonia
President’s sudden trip comes after unrest that left 6 people dead and pushed up global nickel pricesFinancial Times - France