Today: May 03, 2024
Today: May 03, 2024

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Gaza protests grow at US colleges, thousands demonstrate in Brooklyn

By Cath Turner and Jonathan Allen NEW YORK (Reuters) -Protests against Israel filled streets in Brooklyn and escalated at universities across the United States, some of which included Jewish Passover

Chef Jose Andres mourns World Central Kitchen workers killed in Gaza at Washington Cathedral

By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Celebrity Chef Jose Andres called seven aid workers killed by Israeli forces in Gaza "the best of humanity" on Thursday during a memorial service at the Washington

Windmill sails fall from Paris cabaret club Moulin Rouge

By Louise Dalmasso PARIS (Reuters) -The sails of the landmark red windmill atop the Moulin Rouge, the most celebrated cabaret club in Paris, fell to the ground overnight in the early hours of Thursday

Biden appears in live interview with Howard Stern

NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Joe Biden appeared on a live radio broadcast with interviewer Howard Stern on Friday, telling family stories and saying his stutter prepared him for the hard knocks of

Porsche AG posts Q1 profit drop on ramp-up costs

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Porsche on Friday reported a 30% drop in first-quarter operating profit, citing higher investments in what the German luxury carmaker has called its biggest year of product

Pope Francis visits Venice, says his work isn't easy

By Yara Nardi VENICE (Reuters) -Pope Francis made his first trip out of Rome for seven months on Sunday with a packed visit to Venice that took in an art exhibition, a prison and a Mass, with the 87-

Walmart launches new private-label food brand as competition heats up

By Siddharth Cavale NEW YORK (Reuters) - Walmart debuted a new private-label food brand on Tuesday, with most of the products priced under $5, as it aims to improve and grow its offerings at a time

Factbox-All you need to know about Eurovision 2024

By Isabelle Yr Carlsson MALMÖ, Sweden (Reuters) - The world's biggest live music event, Eurovision Song Contest, will take place in Sweden in the second week of May with 37 participating countries.

Brazil Congress approves bill to keep tax incentives for events industry

RIO DE JANEIRO/BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil's Senate on Tuesday approved a bill maintaining tax incentives for the meetings and cultural events sector until the end of 2026, which now needs President

Global Citizen NOW urges investment in Sub-Saharan Africa and youth outreach

Global Citizen NOW says it wants 2024 conference attendees to invest long-term in the African continent's fast-growing youth population and increase outreach to young changemakers

More Fed officials ready to say goodbye to low-rate world

By Michael S.

Arizona's Democratic governor signs a bill to repeal 1864 ban on most abortions

Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a bill to repeal a ban on most abortions

A visit from 'Papa Yaz' and a home run makes for a memorable day for Giants OF Mike Yastrzemski

A visit from “Papa Yaz” before the game and a home run during it made for a memorable afternoon for Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski

Paul Auster, US author of The New York Trilogy, dies aged 77

(Reuters) - U.S. novelist and screenwriter Paul Auster died of complications from lung cancer at his home in Brooklyn on Tuesday evening aged 77, the New York Times reported, citing friend and author

Estee Lauder tempers sales view despite US, China recovery

By Ananya Mariam Rajesh (Reuters) -Estee Lauder lowered its annual organic sales estimate on persistent softness in mainland China's prestige beauty space, even as a demand rebound for its pricey

Kraft Heinz misses sales estimates as higher prices deter customers

Kraft Heinz missed Wall Street estimates for first-quarter sales on Wednesday, signaling inflation-weary consumers were pushing back against its higher-priced branded lunch combos, mac and cheese, and

Fox News' Bill Hemmer heads north — way north — for look at U.S. military preparedness

Fox News' Bill Hemmer went on a road trip, but it was far from a beach vacation

United Methodists remove anti-gay language from their official teachings on societal issues

For the past 52 years, the United Methodist Church had officially declared “the practice of homosexuality

Brittney Griner says she thought about killing herself during first few weeks in Russian jail

WNBA star Brittney Griner says she thought about killing herself during her first few weeks in a Russian jail after her 2022 arrest on drug-related charges

Wake up, sleeping beauties. It's almost Met Gala time

True love’s kiss or an invite to the Met Gala

North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says

By David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) - North Korean animators may have helped create popular television cartoons for big Western firms, including Amazon and HBO Max, despite international

Exclusive-China acquired recently banned Nvidia chips in Super Micro, Dell servers, tenders show

By Eduardo Baptista, Fanny Potkin and Max A.

Jill Biden recognizes her fellow teachers at a swanky White House dinner for answering 'a calling'

Jill Biden has honored her fellow educators by hosting the 2024 national and state teachers of the year at a swanky White House dinner to recognize their commitment to their students and to excellence in the classroom

What defines a heartbeat? Judge hears arguments in South Carolina abortion case

South Carolina’s ban on abortions after roughly six weeks is back in court and centered on the definition of fetal heartbeat

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are officially divorced and single

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are officially divorced and single, nearly two years after they married

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