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U.S. ruling gives Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, immunity from opioid lawsuits
 The Sackler family, the wealthy owners of Purdue Pharma, will be shielded from future lawsuits related to the opioid epidemic under a plan approved by a U.S. federal appeals court. North Korean spy satellite plunges into sea after rocket failure
 A North Korean satellite launch on Wednesday ended in failure, sending the booster and payload plunging into the sea, North Korean state media said, and the South's military said it had recovered parts of the launch vehicle. Djokovic must abstain from political messages at French Open, sports minister says
 French Sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera said Wednesday that Novak Djokovic's political message about Kosovo was "not appropriate" and warned the former top-ranked Serb player that he should not do it again. 5 killed in shelling in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine
 Moscow said Ukrainian artillery had hit a town inside Russia for a third time this week and reported drone strikes on two Russian oil refineries on Wednesday, while Ukrainian shelling in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine killed five people. Why tensions have boiled over in Kosovo and why Novak Djokovic weighed in
 Long-simmering tensions in Kosovo have recently erupted. The conflict origins have deep historical roots but also include recent developments involving licence plates and local elections. Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic, not known to shy away from contentious topics, has weighed in publicly. Artificial intelligence poses 'risk of extinction,' tech execs and experts warn
 More than 350 top executives and researchers in artificial intelligence have signed a statement urging policymakers to see the serious risks posed by unregulated AI, warning the future of humanity may be at stake. Moscow hit with drone attack Kremlin blames on Ukraine
 Russian air defences stopped eight drones converging on Moscow, officials said Tuesday, in an attack that authorities blamed on Ukraine, while Russia continued a relentless wave of daylight and nighttime bombardment of Kyiv that began Monday. An alleged Russian spy whale is in Sweden — and danger. Here's why his tale matters
Hvaldimir unexpectedly headed south after several years in Norway, fueling concerns and efforts to bring him to safety. Experts say his story shines a light on how humans treat animals in general. She had a dream job. Now, she's part of a massive brain drain hammering Russia
Hundreds of thousands of people under age 35 are estimated to have fled Russia since the invasion. It's one of a handful of major challenges Russia's economy faces this year. Leading experts warn of a risk of extinction from AI
The AI programs we are creating could outsmart us and lead to our collective demise, according to the tech industry's leading experts who say it's time to address the threats they pose. North Korea says its attempt to launch its first spy satellite ended in failure
Following the launch, officials in South Korea's capital of Seoul sent alerts for residents to prepare for evacuation, but there were no immediate reports of damages or disruption. 5 years after U.S. left Iran nuclear deal, more enriched Uranium and much less trust
It's been five years since the U.S. pulled out of the nuclear deal. How close is Iran to a bomb? What can the U.S. do to stop them? And how are regional and global shifts changing the equation? A beluga whale — a suspected Russian spy — has reappeared after four years
A Beluga whale, allegedly a Russian spy, has reappeared in Sweden after a four year absence. Destructive Nova Scotia wildfires force thousands of Canadians to flee their homes
More than a dozen fires were continuing to burn on Tuesday, and officials said over 16,000 people had evacuated under a mandatory order. Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know
So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022. Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back
Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis. Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color
When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too
Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows. These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows
Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report. Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?
As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls. 1111
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Ukraine war: The mothers going to get their children back from Russia
Russia is taking Ukrainian children. Their mothers are travelling into enemy territory to save them. North Korean satellite wakes up and worries Seoul
It comes as North Korea attempted to launch a satellite, but a fault caused it to crash into the sea. AI 'godfather' Yoshua Bengio feels 'lost' over life's work
Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio tells the BBC he did not realise AI would develop so fast. Ukraine war: Dashcam captures moment missile debris falls onto Kyiv road
The incident happened on 29 May during a rare daytime attack on the city, no one was injured. Air New Zealand weighing passengers before flying
The airline says it is required to know the average weight of everything on board to improve fuel efficiency. Yugoslav war: UN increases sentence on two Serbian war criminals
Jovica Stanišic and Franko Simatovic trained death squads accused of ethnic cleansing, the Hague says. French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic criticised for message about Kosovo after first-round win
Novak Djokovic's political message about Kosovo at the French Open was "not appropriate", says France's sports minister. UN begins salvage operation to stop catastrophic oil spill off Yemen
The FSO Safer, moored off Yemen's coast, holds more than a million barrels of oil. Goodnight, and good luck
 A valedictory note from Al Jazeera America on what we tried to bring to the online news landscape A long road to reintegration for Rwandan ex-combatants
 Despite programs aimed at helping former fighters recover and rebuild, many struggle to find their place in society The Cabula 12: Brazils police war against the black community
 Brazil's anti-police movement continues to fight for the soul of Cabula, even as death threats intensify Nevada governor says he doesn't want Supreme Court consideration
 Republican Brian Sandoval, reportedly under consideration by Obama for the nation's top court, says he's not interested Elegy for a website where Native voices mattered
 AJAM reported on tribal communities and offered coverage on Indian Country that few could match As thousands enter Europe, EU flails in anti-smuggling efforts
 Why did Frontex, the EU border agency, abruptly cancel a successful anti-smuggling pilot program in Greece? New Orleanians see tourism bias in post-Katrina public transport
 While 62 percent of transportation has been restored, locals say bus service has been left behind The cancer cluster of Piketon, Ohio
 How the legacy of the Cold War poisons people still An alleged Russian spy whale is in Sweden — and danger. Here's why his tale matters
Hvaldimir unexpectedly headed south after several years in Norway, fueling concerns and efforts to bring him to safety. Experts say his story shines a light on how humans treat animals in general. She had a dream job. Now, she's part of a massive brain drain hammering Russia
Hundreds of thousands of people under age 35 are estimated to have fled Russia since the invasion. It's one of a handful of major challenges Russia's economy faces this year. Leading experts warn of a risk of extinction from AI
The AI programs we are creating could outsmart us and lead to our collective demise, according to the tech industry's leading experts who say it's time to address the threats they pose. North Korea says its attempt to launch its first spy satellite ended in failure
Following the launch, officials in South Korea's capital of Seoul sent alerts for residents to prepare for evacuation, but there were no immediate reports of damages or disruption. 5 years after U.S. left Iran nuclear deal, more enriched Uranium and much less trust
It's been five years since the U.S. pulled out of the nuclear deal. How close is Iran to a bomb? What can the U.S. do to stop them? And how are regional and global shifts changing the equation? A beluga whale — a suspected Russian spy — has reappeared after four years
A Beluga whale, allegedly a Russian spy, has reappeared in Sweden after a four year absence. Destructive Nova Scotia wildfires force thousands of Canadians to flee their homes
More than a dozen fires were continuing to burn on Tuesday, and officials said over 16,000 people had evacuated under a mandatory order. The biggest extinction event in the planet's history is happening again — in Santa Cruz
Scientists are using a UC Santa Cruz greenhouse to recreate the mass extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs. They want to learn why some species survived when so many did not. Why McCarthy and Biden both stand to gain from the debt deal — if they can get it passed
President Biden and Rep. Kevin McCarthy have different reasons for striking a debt deal, but the public is thirsty for compromise, and both men stand to benefit. 9 minors arrested in Memorial Day melee between dozens of young people and 3 Marines
Three off-duty Marines were kicked and punched by 30 teenagers and young adults near the San Clemente Pier, the Orange County Sheriff's Department said. Keep your clothes on, Georgia tells residents using shirtless selfies for digital IDs
Georgia officials urged people to 'please take pictures with your clothes on when submitting them for your Digital Driver's License and IDs.' A year after outbreak, Africa waits for its share of mpox vaccines
The Jynneos vaccine is highly effective in fighting mpox, and rich countries have stockpiled doses. But in Africa, where mpox is endemic, health officials don't have access to it. Opinion: The Supreme Court was enabling corruption well before the Clarence Thomas scandal
John Roberts' court has undone campaign finance safeguards and overturned convictions of public officials for years, most recently that of a onetime aide to Andrew Cuomo. Notre Dame cathedral's iconic spire fell in flames. Now it is set to rise again
One of the most complex phases of the reconstruction of fire-ravaged Notre Dame de Paris is underway: the rebuilding of the cathedral's famous spire. Here's what's in Biden-McCarthy's deal to raise the debt limit
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced a deal to increase the government debt limit so the U.S. can avoid a default and economic turmoil. 1111
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J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell on Making Tony History Together
This year, the performers became the first out nonbinary actors nominated for Tony Awards, for their roles in 'Some Like It Hot' and 'Shucked.' The 5 Best New TV Shows Our Critic Watched in May 2023
From 'Queen Charlotte' to 'Bupkis.' Why Janet Yellen Doesn’t Lose Sleep Over U.S. Borrowing That Alarms Most Americans
Yellen embraces an alternative method for measuring the sustainability of the nation’s debt. The Tree of Life Trial and the Necessity to Forget Mass Violence
Forgetting is our bodies’ response for survival. But it’s also shows the terrible times in which we live, writes Mark Oppenheimer. Why Everyone Is Having Bad Sex (Especially Young People)
The sex recession should be the least of our worries, writes Maria Yagoda. Why Do Kosovo-Serbia Tensions Persist? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Tensions between Serbia and Kosovo flared anew this week after Kosovo’s police raided Serb-dominated areas. Why Sweden Could Become One of the World’s First ‘Smoke-Free’ Countries
The Scandinavian nation could soon be one of the first places in the world to declare itself "smoke free." Nevada’s Republican Governor Approves Abortion Protections
Joe Lombardo is one of the only Republican governors to sign a law enshrining protections for abortion. |
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