Dublin asylum seekers 'racially abused, assaulted'
Asylum seekers at a makeshift campsite on Mount Street in Dublin were moved to two accommodation sites.
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Dengue fever causes over 2,000 deaths so far this year in Brazil
Dengue fever has killed over 2,000 people in Brazil while almost 4.2 million cases of the malady have been confirmed this year in South America's largest country. The incidence rate of the disease is 2,056.9 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
TikTok and Universal settle music royalties dispute
The deal means songs from artists including Ariana Grande and Drake can be used on the platform again.
Elaine Epstein’s ‘Arrest the Midwife’ Nabs Top Prize at Hot Docs Forum Awards
The Hot Docs Forum, the festival’s industry centerpiece, wrapped Wednesday with its most lively awards announcements in recent memory—complete with flamenco guitar, song and dance courtesy of Spain, this year’s country in focus—as hundreds of industry delegates assembled under
Colombia breaks up with Israel over Gaza deployment
Colombian President Gustavo Petro Wednesday announced that his country would be severing diplomatic ties with Israel as of Thursday over the latter's military deployment in Gaza at the behest of its "genocidal" head of government. Petro also insisted that "if Palestine dies,
Eurovision: Israel contestant Eden Golan warned to stay in her hotel room
As protest from Palestinian sympathisers and fellow entrants loom in Eurovision host city Malmö, Eden Golan has been advised to stay out of sight when not performing.
More than 700 people arrive by small boats in a day
A total of 711 people were detected crossing the English Channel on Wednesday.
Petrobras hits new environmental achievement
Brazil's state-run Petrobras oil company announced this week a 41% reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions between 2015 and 2023, Agencia Brasil reported. The result was “exceptional,” said Petrobras' Energy Transition and Sustainability Director Maurício Tolmasquim.
Chrisean Rock Claps Back At Speculation Over Son’s Health: ‘My Baby’s Blessed’
Chrisean Rock has responded to rumors about her son with Blueface, affirming that he is perfectly fine and has no health issues at all.
EU announces $1 bn in aid for Lebanon to shore up economy
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday announced $1 billion in aid for Lebanon during a visit to the crisis-hit country and urged it to tackle illegal migration to the bloc. The European Union has already agreed deals with Tunisia, Mauritania and other countries to stem
Money goes elsewhere, aid workers flee, Haitians endure on their own
The United Nations asked this year for $674 million in aid for the beleaguered Caribbean nation. Donors have contributed $94 million — less than 14 percent.
New US climate rules for pollution cuts ‘probably terminal’ for coal-fired plants
Experts say only ‘handful of plants’ operating with the dirtiest fuel will likely survive, and only Trump and lawsuits could save them New climate rules imposed by Joe Biden’s administration requiring huge cuts in carbon pollution from coal-fired power plants will accelerate
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Ukraine opposition is building with Senate GOP hopefuls, a warning sign for McConnell
The new class of Senate GOP candidates are lining up against aid to Ukraine, underscoring how the tide is slowly shifting against Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and his allies in the upper chamber. A number of Republican Senate candidates, headlined by those in
The Most Infamous Cop in New Orleans History
In 1994, a corrupt cop ordered a hit on a civilian. He went away for murder, but he left a trail of other victims in his wake. They are still crying out for justice.
Senators press Biden administration on Iran crypto mining
Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Angus King (I-Maine) pressed the Biden administration on Wednesday for information on how it is addressing Iran’s use of cryptocurrency mining to evade sanctions. “Iran has raised millions of dollars through mining crypto—a steady revenue
Russia seizes on final window before US weapons fortify Ukraine’s front lines
As Ukraine desperately awaits the arrival of new U.S. weapons and equipment approved last month, Russia is seeking to make the most of the remaining window. Moscow’s forces in the past week have taken several villages in eastern Ukraine after Kyiv’s threadbare army ceded
Greene's motion to vacate vote leaves conservatives with no easy options
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) decision to force action on ousting Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has created a dilemma for some rank-and-file Republicans who will now face a tough choice: vote to boot a party leader endorsed by former President Trump, or join forces with
Global court in pressure cooker over threat of Israel arrest warrants
The Biden administration and Israel’s supporters in Congress are lashing out at the International Criminal Court (ICC) over potential arrest warrants that could be issued for alleged crimes by Israeli officials in prosecuting the country’s war against Hamas. The reports of
Democrats split over campus protest crackdown
Senate Democrats in tough races are calling on college and university presidents to crack down on campus protests that have spun out of control, as images of protesters smashing windows and unfurling Palestinian flags are becoming a political problem for President Biden and his
Are young people smarter than adults? Research shows differences diminishing
Article URL: https://theconversation.com/are-young-people-smarter-than-older-adults-my-research-shows-cognitive-differences-between-generations-are-diminishing-229132 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40234428 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
Russia using choking agents in Ukraine, US says
The state department says Moscow has used a World War One-era weapon to "dislodge" Ukrainian troops.
What China seeks on the far side of the moon
China is attempting to recover the first-ever soil and rock samples from the lunar far side. The surface mission, Chang’e 6, named after the Chinese moon goddess Chang’e, is a successor to the successful sample return mission, Chang’e 5, and a part of the Chinese lunar
How the Cannes Film Market Will Shine a Spotlight on Switzerland as Country of Honor
Switzerland is set to take center stage at the 2024 Cannes Film Market, with the Alpine nation picked as this year’s country of honor at the Marché du Film, which runs May 14-22 alongside the Cannes Film Festival. National film promotion group Swiss Films, together with the
Kew Gardens unveils sculpture exhibition, fusing art and nature
The visual artist Marc Quinn was inspired by scientists' research about plants in London’s Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. With their collaboration, he has created an exhibition of 16 sculptures integrated into the Kew garden.
How the Houthis created an alternative economy in Yemen
In-depth: The rise of two rival economies has had a severe impact on the cost of products and services, compounding Yemen's humanitarian crisis.
Novo Nordisk beats Q1 estimates as weight-loss drugs drive growth
Danish pharmaceutical titan Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, announces a significant year-over-year increase in net profit and sales for the first quarter of 2024.
I'm closing up shop on my Mastodon for the foreseeable future
Article URL: https://vkc.sh/its-not-you-its-me-taking-a-break-from-mastodon/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40234260 Points: 4 # Comments: 3
Dissecting LockBit v3 Ransomware
Article URL: https://blog.calif.io/p/dissecting-lockbit-v3-ransomware Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40234254 Points: 9 # Comments: 4
