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What’s wrong with how US and Uganda plan to stop Ebola spreading

Geography may not provide meaningful protection once an outbreak is already underway.

What’s wrong with how US and Uganda plan to stop Ebola spreading
Science|Technology|World

Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question

NASA has several contracts with Blue Origin as part of its Artemis program – this setback for the company could delay the program.

Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Russia is preparing major new attack on Ukraine

Russia is preparing a major new attack on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday on Telegram, citing intelligence data.

Zelenskiy says Russia is preparing major new attack on Ukraine
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Fed officials mull raising rates to curb growing inflation risk

By Michael S.

Fed officials mull raising rates to curb growing inflation risk
Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran's strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium

Iran and the United States are in discussions to extend their ceasefire so as to start negotiations on issues including Tehran's nuclear program, where

Iran's strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Louisiana approves new US House map eliminating Democratic majority-Black seat

Louisiana Republicans on Friday approved a new congressional map that dismantles a Democratic-held, majority-Black seat, boosting their party's odds of retaining the

Louisiana approves new US House map eliminating Democratic majority-Black seat
Crime|Political|US|World

US immigration agent arrested in Texas for Minneapolis shooting

A U.S. immigration agent was arrested in Texas on Friday, nearly two weeks after a Minnesota prosecutor charged him with assaulting a Venezuelan man in a non-fatal

US immigration agent arrested in Texas for Minneapolis shooting
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US Postal Service seeks to require states to submit lists of voters

The U.S.

US Postal Service seeks to require states to submit lists of voters
Business|Election|Political|US|World

Louisiana’s Legislature has passed a new congressional map to give the GOP another seat

Louisiana lawmakers have passed a new congressional map to pick up a Republican seat while leaving the state with one of its two majority-Black House districts

Louisiana’s Legislature has passed a new congressional map to give the GOP another seat
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Science|US|World

White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants

The White House is moving to give political appointees more control over federal grants

White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants
Economy|Food|Political|World

Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture

In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, the president proclaimed “TRUMP’S MAKING FOOD AFFORDABLE,” and cited falling prices for a range of groceries, including avocados, fresh berries, and a variety of pantry staples

Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|US|World

Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze

Prices for tomatoes are up 40% over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index

Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
Crime|World

ICE officer wanted for shooting a man during the Minneapolis crackdown is arrested in Texas

A federal immigration agent wanted for shooting a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration’s Minnesota crackdown has been arrested in Texas

ICE officer wanted for shooting a man during the Minneapolis crackdown is arrested in Texas
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump to decide imminently on Iran deal, says Hormuz Strait must open

U.S.

Trump to decide imminently on Iran deal, says Hormuz Strait must open
MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: Trump says he’s meeting with aides to make ‘final determination’ on Iran deal

President Donald Trump says he’s holding a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers as he looks to make a “final determination” on moving forward on a deal to extend a ceasefire with Iran

The Latest: Trump says he’s meeting with aides to make ‘final determination’ on Iran deal
World

Israeli forces cross key Lebanon river in expanded ground offensive

Israeli forces have advanced to positions north of Lebanon's Litani River, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday, as

Israeli forces cross key Lebanon river in expanded ground offensive
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Mexican senate approves amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference 

Mexico's Senate on Friday approved a constitutional amendment to include "foreign interference" as a reason to annul elections in the country.

Mexican senate approves amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference 
Economy|Political|World

Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post that he would be meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday to make a final decision on a deal with Iran. 

Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran
Business|Technology|World

US senator presses TikTok US joint venture and Oracle on user data safeguards

U.S.

US senator presses TikTok US joint venture and Oracle on user data safeguards
Europe|Political|World

Putin says it's too early to say if the drone which strayed into Romania was Russian

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that it was too early to say if the drone which crashed into an apartment block in Romania was Russian and suggested it could

Putin says it's too early to say if the drone which strayed into Romania was Russian
Crime|Political|US|World

US Democrats say Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe

Former U.S.

US Democrats say Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe
Science|Technology|World

Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January was nine years old, Ukrainian experts say

A Russian Oreshnik missile fired at Ukraine in January appears to have been made nine years ago and contains only Russian and Belarusian components, Ukrainian

Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January was nine years old, Ukrainian experts say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Private credit roundup: paper losses deepen at lenders

A Reuters analysis of first-quarter regulatory filings by private credit lenders showed paper losses deepened, underscoring market concerns this year over the sector's

Private credit roundup: paper losses deepen at lenders
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil prices fall 2% as market awaits possible US-Iran ceasefire deal

Oil futures fell more than 2% on Friday and were on track for their steepest weekly decline since early April after reports that the U.S. and Iran had reached agreement on

Oil prices fall 2% as market awaits possible US-Iran ceasefire deal