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Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures

The Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could grow to 20,000 cases or more, depending on how quickly infected people are isolated to slow the spread

Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Nasdaq, S&P 500 suffer worst day of year as AI stocks tumble and Fed rate-hike odds rise

Nasdaq, S&P 500 suffer worst day of year as AI stocks tumble and Fed rate-hike odds rise

Nasdaq, S&P 500 suffer worst day of year as AI stocks tumble and Fed rate-hike odds rise
Crime|Europe|World

UK man linked to Manchester synagogue attacker admits terrorism offence

A British man on Friday pleaded guilty to helping the perpetrator of a deadly attack on a Manchester synagogue in October to carry out earlier reconnaissance on a UK defence

UK man linked to Manchester synagogue attacker admits terrorism offence
Crime|Education|Europe|World

France outraged over judicial failings as missing 11-year-old's body identified

A body discovered in southwestern France was identified on Friday as that of a missing 11-year-old girl whose case

France outraged over judicial failings as missing 11-year-old's body identified
Political|US|World

Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement in late-night Senate session

Senate Republicans are working toward passage of legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies

Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement in late-night Senate session
Crime|Education|Sports|US|Videos|World

Prosecutor tells jury that teen's killing at a Texas track meet was murder, not self-defense

Lawyers have delivered opening statements in the trial of a former Texas high school athlete who is accused of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old competitor from a rival team at a track meet

Prosecutor tells jury that teen's killing at a Texas track meet was murder, not self-defense
Asia|Political|World

China should 'acknowledge the truth' about Tiananmen, Taiwan president says

China should "acknowledge the truth" about what happened 37 years ago on Beijing's Tiananmen Square, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday on the anniversary of an

China should 'acknowledge the truth' about Tiananmen, Taiwan president says
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands

A judge in Amsterdam has rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by rapper Ye, finding the concerts are not a threat to public order

Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands
Crime|Education|Health

Daycare teacher arrested, accused of hitting kids with stapler, police say

Daycare teacher arrested, accused of hitting kids with stapler, police say

Daycare teacher arrested, accused of hitting kids with stapler, police say
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump names controversial top housing official to be acting director of national intelligence

Trump names controversial top housing official to be acting director of national intelligence

Trump names controversial top housing official to be acting director of national intelligence
Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|World

Czech court clears way for extradition of German extremist in transgender case

A Czech court on Monday said German far-right activist Marla-Svenja Liebich, convicted of multiple offences, could be extradited to Germany, where her legal

Czech court clears way for extradition of German extremist in transgender case
Crime|Election|US

Senate Republicans face a political knife-edge over Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund

Senate Republicans face a stark choice when they return from recess next week: back President Donald Trump's controversial $1.8 billion "anti-

Senate Republicans face a political knife-edge over Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund
Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Illegal miners extract billions in Amazon gold despite Brazil crackdown, Greenpeace finds

Billions of dollars worth of gold is still being extracted illegally from Brazil's Amazon rainforest, a study by

Illegal miners extract billions in Amazon gold despite Brazil crackdown, Greenpeace finds
Business|Entertainment

Calling for 'new approach,' CBS News leader Bari Weiss replaces executive producer at '60 Minutes'

Saying it was time for a new approach and a new chapter, CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss has replaced the executive producer of “60 Minutes."

Calling for 'new approach,' CBS News leader Bari Weiss replaces executive producer at '60 Minutes'
Business|Economy|Europe|Health|World

France becomes first EU country to reimburse anti-obesity drugs, minister says

France will reimburse the cost of weight-loss drugs prescribed to severely obese patients from mid-June in a first for a European Union

France becomes first EU country to reimburse anti-obesity drugs, minister says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Federal regulator pauses review of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern's $85 billion merger

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Federal regulator pauses review of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern's $85 billion merger
Business|Economy|Technology

Snowflake jumps as AWS deal, upbeat forecast lift lagging sentiment

By Kanishka Ajmera and Deborah Mary Sophia May 28 - Snowflake shares surged more than 33% on Thursday after the company raised its annual revenue forecast and a $6 billion deal with Amazon bolstered

Snowflake jumps as AWS deal, upbeat forecast lift lagging sentiment
Business|Finance|Sports|US|World

Sky-high World Cup ticket prices spark investigation by NY and NJ attorneys general

Sky-high World Cup ticket prices spark investigation by NY and NJ attorneys general

Sky-high World Cup ticket prices spark investigation by NY and NJ attorneys general
Africa|Crime|World

Survivors of al-Fashir attack describe brutal escape from Sudan

They could do nothing but watch as paramilitary fighters shot and killed their loved ones. They were held captive and endured beatings.

Survivors of al-Fashir attack describe brutal escape from Sudan
Africa|Economy|Environment|Food|World

Iran war poses new threat to harvests in hunger-stricken Sudan

Farmers across Sudan say the hike in global fuel and fertilizer costs resulting from the Iran conflict will

Iran war poses new threat to harvests in hunger-stricken Sudan
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Rising seas will swallow New Orleans. People need to start relocating now, scientists say

Rising seas will swallow New Orleans. People need to start relocating now, scientists say

Rising seas will swallow New Orleans. People need to start relocating now, scientists say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Hedge fund tech positions hover near record highs, Goldman Sachs says

Technology stocks were a top pick for hedge funds last week, with speculators hoovering them up at the fastest pace in nearly three months, according to a

Hedge fund tech positions hover near record highs, Goldman Sachs says
Australia|World

Australian activists return after Gaza flotilla incident, allege Israeli abuse

Australian activists detained by Israel while on a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have returned home, with organisers alleging

Australian activists return after Gaza flotilla incident, allege Israeli abuse
Crime|Political|World

Judge dismisses charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying Todd Blanche spurred a ‘tainted investigation’

Judge dismisses charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying Todd Blanche spurred a ‘tainted investigation’

Judge dismisses charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying Todd Blanche spurred a ‘tainted investigation’
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Soaring stocks could face rocky patch as earnings wind down, yields perk up

High-flying U.S. equities could face turbulence in the final days of a blowout corporate earnings season as investors confront an increasingly tricky

Soaring stocks could face rocky patch as earnings wind down, yields perk up
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Wealthy countries' climate finance hit record high in 2024, OECD says

Developed countries provided a record $136.7 billion to help poorer countries cope with climate change in 2024, the OECD said on Thursday.

Wealthy countries' climate finance hit record high in 2024, OECD says
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Blanche receives standing ovation after indictment announcement

The Trump administration has secured criminal charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, mounting pressure on an already tense relationship between the two Cold War foes.

Blanche receives standing ovation after indictment announcement
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|World

Mother who drowned her 3 young children at Coney Island sentenced to 20 years to life in prison

Mother who drowned her 3 young children at Coney Island sentenced to 20 years to life in prison

Mother who drowned her 3 young children at Coney Island sentenced to 20 years to life in prison
Environment|Political|Science|World

UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted 141-8 to adopt a resolution backing a world court opinion that countries have a legal

UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose
Health|Science|World

US Health Secretary Kennedy fires heads of key preventive health panel

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

US Health Secretary Kennedy fires heads of key preventive health panel
Election|Political|US

Shapiro-backed Democrats win House primaries in Pennsylvania swing districts the party hopes to flip

Democrats in Pennsylvania backed by Gov. Josh Shapiro won their primaries to shape a congressional slate in which they hope to flip the state’s four swing districts and, ultimately, capture a U.S. House majority

Shapiro-backed Democrats win House primaries in Pennsylvania swing districts the party hopes to flip
Crime|Political|US|World

Man arrested day after judge bans most arrests outside New York immigration courts

A judge barred federal agents from routinely detaining people who show up for proceedings in New York City’s immigration courts, saying that people shouldn’t have to risk arrest to exercise their legal right to pursue an asylum claim or attend a deportation hearing

Man arrested day after judge bans most arrests outside New York immigration courts
Business|Education|Sports

Big Ten on a roll at spring meetings, trying to solve playoff stalemate and other college problems

Leaders in the Big Ten opened their annual spring meeting with nothing more than the future of their business on the agenda

Big Ten on a roll at spring meetings, trying to solve playoff stalemate and other college problems
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

U.S. officials flag prospect of Chinese energy purchases after Trump-Xi meeting

U.S. officials raised the prospect of China buying more American energy after Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing on

U.S. officials flag prospect of Chinese energy purchases after Trump-Xi meeting
Health|Science|World

Hantavirus risk to US public remains low, CDC says

The risk from hantavirus to the general public remains very low, and the U.S.

Hantavirus risk to US public remains low, CDC says
Business|Crime|Environment|Health

Family injured in massive home explosion files lawsuit against PG&E, county, contractors

Family injured in massive home explosion files lawsuit against PG&E, county, contractors

Family injured in massive home explosion files lawsuit against PG&E, county, contractors
Asia|Crime|World

Gunshots fired in standoff at Philippine Senate over ICC suspect

Gunshots broke out in chaotic scenes at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday where troops had been deployed after a politician wanted by

Gunshots fired in standoff at Philippine Senate over ICC suspect
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

S&P 500 futures turn negative after April PPI data

S&P 500 futures turned negative on Wednesday after data showed producer prices rose more than expected in April, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest

S&P 500 futures turn negative after April PPI data
Business|Economy|Technology|World

BYD in talks with Stellantis, others for Europe plants, Bloomberg News reports

BYD is negotiating with Stellantis and other European car makers to take over underused factories in the region, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing the Chinese company's

BYD in talks with Stellantis, others for Europe plants, Bloomberg News reports
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet

Los Angeles is ready with transportation and food for the World Cup, but the playing surface isn't set yet

30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment

Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge

Prosecutors have filed criminal charges against the operator of the ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024 leading to the deaths of six construction workers

Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle

‘My life is not affordable. No one cares’

‘My life is not affordable. No one cares’

‘My life is not affordable. No one cares’
Sports|US|World

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

Ross Colton and Parker Kelly each scored their first goals of the postseason in the third period for Colorado as the Avalanche snapped back from a midseries lull and beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead in the second round of the NHL playoffs

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series
Crime|Technology|World

ChatGPT encouraged FSU shooter, victim’s family alleges in new lawsuit

ChatGPT encouraged FSU shooter, victim’s family alleges in new lawsuit

ChatGPT encouraged FSU shooter, victim’s family alleges in new lawsuit
Crime|World

‘It was a real hell’: Palestinian journalist on his year in Israeli prison

‘It was a real hell’: Palestinian journalist on his year in Israeli prison

‘It was a real hell’: Palestinian journalist on his year in Israeli prison
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

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Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
Business|Economy|US|World

US construction spending rebounds in March

U.S. construction spending rebounded in March, boosted by a surge in single-family homebuilding, but higher mortgage rates could limit further gains.

US construction spending rebounds in March
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Greece, birthplace of democracy, seeks to put humanity ahead of AI in updated constitution

Greece is preparing sweeping constitutional reforms that would require artificial intelligence to serve human society and protect individual freedoms

Greece, birthplace of democracy, seeks to put humanity ahead of AI in updated constitution
Business|Science|Technology|World

US report China Eastern jet fuel supply was off ahead of deadly 2022 crash

The U.S.

US report China Eastern jet fuel supply was off ahead of deadly 2022 crash