TV networks prepare letter to Biden and Trump campaigns urging them to commit to 2024 election debates
World
April 10, 2024
TV networks prepare letter to Biden and Trump campaigns urging them to commit to 2024 election debates
CNN — Five of the major US television networks have banded together to draft a letter urging President Joe Biden…
One of the world’s oldest known books from Egypt sells for $2.6 million at Christie’s auction
Archaeology
April 10, 2024
One of the world’s oldest known books from Egypt sells for $2.6 million at Christie’s auction
One of the oldest books in the world is expected to sell for more than $2.6 million when it goes…
China’s Xi hosts former Taiwan president in Beijing, in rare meeting echoing bygone era of warmer ties
World
April 10, 2024
China’s Xi hosts former Taiwan president in Beijing, in rare meeting echoing bygone era of warmer ties
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping held rare talks on Wednesday with a former president of Taiwan who…
A whistleblower claims that Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner is flawed. The FAA is investigating
World
April 10, 2024
A whistleblower claims that Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner is flawed. The FAA is investigating
CNN — Federal authorities say they’re investigating Boeing after a whistleblower repeatedly raised concerns with two widebody jet models, and…
Biden administration officials believe Netanyahu’s claim a Rafah invasion date has been set is bluster
Middle East
April 10, 2024
Biden administration officials believe Netanyahu’s claim a Rafah invasion date has been set is bluster
CNN — The Biden administration is dismissing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s pronouncement that a date has been set for a ground…
Biden calls Netanyahu’s approach to war against Hamas “a mistake”
Middle East
April 10, 2024
Biden calls Netanyahu’s approach to war against Hamas “a mistake”
US President Joe Biden described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s approach to the war in Gaza as “a mistake” in one of…
International court rules Switzerland violated human rights in landmark climate case brought by 2,000 women
Environment
April 9, 2024
International court rules Switzerland violated human rights in landmark climate case brought by 2,000 women
CNN — An international court in France on Tuesday ruled Switzerland’s failure to adequately tackle the climate crisis was in…
Hamas says Israel’s latest proposal does not meet their demands
Middle East
April 9, 2024
Hamas says Israel’s latest proposal does not meet their demands
In a statement published early Tuesday, Hamas said the latest deal proposed by Israel does not meet their demands. Hamas…
Anger boils over for some amid record floods in Russia’s Urals
World
April 9, 2024
Anger boils over for some amid record floods in Russia’s Urals
Reuters — At least 100 Russians asked for help from President Vladimir Putin on Monday in a city struck by…
US Defense Secretary and Israeli Defense Minister discuss IDF withdrawal from parts of Gaza
Middle East
April 9, 2024
US Defense Secretary and Israeli Defense Minister discuss IDF withdrawal from parts of Gaza
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met Monday and discussed the Israeli military’s…