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The Biden administration sued Idaho arguing that its law conflicts with a federal law that requires hospitals that receive government Medicare funding to provide emergency room medical care, including abortion, in situations that are serious but not neces

US Supreme Court Seems Split On Idaho Abortion Ban

The US Supreme Court appeared divided Wednesday on whether Idaho's near-total ban on abortion conflicts with a federal law requiring hospitals to stabilize patients needing emergency care, in a case that carries potentially sweeping national consequences.

TikTok To Fight US Ban Law In Courts
TikTok's CEO vowed Wednesday to fight in the courts to overturn a newly signed US law that could see the popular app banned due to allegations it is controlled by the China government.
US President Signs Bill To Provide New Aid For Ukraine
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed legislation authorizing $61 billion in military aid for Ukraine, with the Pentagon quickly announcing a new $1 billion package headed for Kyiv, featuring desperately needed air defense and artillery munitions.
Middle East Conflict: Israeli Defense Minister Says Half Of Hezbollah's Southern Brigade Commanders Killed
It's Day 201 of the Israel-Hamas war – fire exchanges in Israel's northern border with Lebanon have only escalated in recent days even as the Israeli army prepares for a planned ground invasion of Rafah, where most Palestinian civilians are sheltering.
Blinken Due In China Seeking Pressure But Also Stability
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in China on Wednesday as the United States ramps up pressure on its main rival over its support for Russia, while seeking to manage tensions between the two powers.
Biden And Trump Secure Victories In Pennsylvania Primary, Setting Stage For Battleground Showdown
In the battleground state of Pennsylvania, both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump secured victories in their respective primary races, solidifying their positions as their parties' presumptive nominees for the 2024 presidential election.
Trump Trial: Publisher's Testimony Continues To Reverberate
David Pecker's revelations about a secretive arrangement to boost Trump's candidacy and undermine his opponents have sparked significant interest and scrutiny.
Bill To Ban TikTok In US Clears Congress
The US Senate on Tuesday approved legislation requiring the wildly popular social media app TikTok to be divested from its Chinese parent company ByteDance or be shut out of the American market.

Meta Sees Profits Soar In First Quarter

Facebook-owner Meta on Wednesday said its quarterly profits soared last quarter as the company continues to see stellar ad growth across its family of world-leading social media apps.

Economy in Focus

German Forecast To Offer Signs If Ailing Economy On The Mend
The German government will present its latest growth forecasts on Wednesday as Europe's crisis-hit top economy shows tentative signs it is finally turning a corner.
Inflation For Basic Consumer Goods Is Easing — What It Means For The Fed
Eurozone Business Activity Accelerates In April

War in Ukraine

Ukraine Pushes Military-aged Men To Return Home
Ukraine on Tuesday suspended consular services for men of fighting age living abroad, after announcing measures to bring them home amid manpower shortages in the army fighting Russia.
UK's Sunak Announces Raised Defence Spending, New Ukraine Aid
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Tuesday announced additional funding for Ukraine and pledged to increase Britain's own defence budget, during a visit to the Polish capital Warsaw.
'Everyone's Afraid': Ukraine Power Plant Workers Fear Fresh Strikes
Russia has stepped up devastating bombardments on Ukrainian power plants in recent weeks, at a perilous moment for Kyiv as it struggles with manpower and ammunition shortages and loses ground on the front.
Musk Says X Will Appeal Australia Injunction On Church Stabbing Videos
Elon Musk said Tuesday his social media platform X will appeal against an Australian injunction forcing it to take down videos of a church stabbing in Sydney.

CRYPTO BLOCK

Millions In 'Misplaced' Funds Stuck On Bridge Contracts, One Linked To Vitalik Buterin: Arkham

There are several millions in cryptocurrencies waiting to be claimed by their owners on bridge contracts, Arkham Intelligence revealed – one of the wallet owners is Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.

Rootly's New AI-Powered On-Call is a Disruptive Force in Modern Incident Management

Rootly is on a mission to streamline the entire incident management lifecycle with a lightweight solution that meets enterprises where they are at.

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Biopharma Startup Keylika is Redefining Iron Deficiency Anemia with a Novel Iron Drug Skin Patch
Keylika has developed a first-of-its-kind iron molecule and an innovative delivery system that has immense potential to revolutionize drug delivery and development.
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Mike 'Fivemikes' Andrews Explores What It Really Means to Be a Black Man and Father in These Tumultuous Times
The Idea of Manhood podcast will continue to serve as a catalyst for conversations that challenge conventional notions of manhood and promote a more inclusive understanding of what it means to be a Black man in today's society.

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US Economic Uncertainty Means Bigger 'Black Friday' Discounts

The retail sector's efforts to entice holiday gift purchases builds to a crescendo this weekend with the annual "Black Friday" shopping day followed by the newer "Cyber Monday."

Dublin Riot Highlights 'Far-Right' Agitation Over Ireland Immigration
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Taiwan Strait: Chinese Ship 'Cuts Off US Destroyer'
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Dashcam Video Captures Missile Falling Near Kyiv Car
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Business Lookahead: Jobs, Prices And AI
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Saudi Pledges Big Oil Cuts In July