At the end of April, David Satterfield, the Biden Administration’s envoy for humanitarian aid in the Middle East, announced that the flow of food and medicine into Gaza had been improving. Satterfield’s comments came after months of requests from President Biden—who has been supporting the Israeli government militarily and diplomatically—for Israel to allow additional aid into the territory. More than thirty-four thousand Gazans have already been killed in Israel’s military campaign, and the enclave remains at serious risk of famine—a risk that Satterfield acknowledged. (Several weeks ago, Save the Children, a humanitarian group, reported that twenty-seven Gazan children have died from starvation and health conditions related to malnourishment.) The situation is especially dire in the northern part of Gaza, where around three hundred thousand people still live. The majority of the population is now in the south.
Almost eight months into the war, I wanted to understand how much aid is actually reaching Gazans. I recently spoke by phone with Arif Husain, the chief economist of the United Nations World Food Programme, which both collects data on where people are in need of food and helps to provide food to needy populations. Our conversation, edited for length and clarity, is below.
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A New York federal judge on Thursday rejected — for now, at least — a request by a law firm to withdraw from representing the presidential campaign of Donald Trump in a discrimination lawsuit by former 2016 campaign advisor Arlene "A.J." Delgado.
But Magistrate Judge Katharine Parker gave the law firm — LaRocca, Hornik, Greenberg, Kittredge, Carlin & McPartland — until Tuesday to submit to her "a more detailed explanation" of its argument that a "irreparable breakdown" of its relationship with the Trump campaign required the firm to withdraw from representing it in the case.
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With age, it becomes harder to build and maintain muscles. A new study brings us one step closer to being able to regenerate muscle "artificially," using stem cells.
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Apple reports earnings for its second fiscal quarter on Thursday after the markets close.
Investor expectations are low and Apple could surpass them even if sales growth is weak. In February, Apple said it expected sales similar to last year's $94.84 billion during the same period and flat iPhone sales.
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The new comments from Haines come as companies such as UnitedHealth Group, MGM Resorts and Clorox have been disrupted by cyberattacks in the past year.
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But, as Jewish students have said they feel unsafe at their universities, with rising reports of antisemitic chants and incidents, threats and harassment, and college life has been disrupted, university leaders are under growing pressure to rein in the protests.
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As we patiently await more details on Prime Day 2024, we can't help but keep our eyes peeled for any deals that pop up at Amazon in the meantime. There are always deals to be found; you just need to sort through all the noise to find them.
Lucky for you, we found a few diamonds in the rough. Here are the best Amazon deals of the day for May 2. And be sure to check out our picks from April 30 and May 1 if you missed them — many of those are still live as well.
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President also says he will not send in the national guard to deal with encampments across US universities.Campus protests – live updates
Joe Biden spoke for just three minutes before wrapping up.
Just after he finished, a reporter asked if the protests would make him reconsider any of his Middle East policies.
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On Monday, May 6, some of the world's biggest stars will gather in New York City for the Met Gala. Unfortunately, the event's glamour and prestige don't make it immune to awkward moments and mishaps. From slippery staircases to misinterpretations of the theme, the event is often full of surprises.
The first Monday in May, otherwise known as the Met Gala, is quickly approaching.
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It had been thought that hormone replacement therapy to treat menopause increased the risk of breast cancer but new data shows that for some women the benefits outweigh the risks. NBC’s Dr. Narula breaks down who should and who shouldn’t take HRT on TODAY.
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Keith Davidson is expected back on stand on Thursday; judge Juan Merchan will hold hearing on further claims Trump violated gag order.Lawyer who negotiated Stormy Daniels deal to resume Trump-trial testimonySign up for our free Trump on Trial newsletter
During his brief break from court, Trump returned to the campaign trail on Wednesday – and used a campaign stop to repeat his attacks on the trial judge as “crooked”.
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Joie Henney suspects Wally released into wild by authorities after being stolen from fenced, outdoor closure during vacation.
A Pennsylvania man who credits an alligator named Wally for helping relieve his depression for nearly a decade says he is searching for the reptile after it went missing during a vacation to the coast of Georgia.
Joie Henney has thousands of social media users following his pages devoted to Wally, the cold-blooded companion that he calls his emotional support alligator. He has posted photos and videos online of people petting the 5 1/2-foot (1.7 meter) alligator like a dog or hugging it like a teddy bear. Wally’s popularity soared to new heights last year when the gator was denied entry to a Philadelphia Phillies game.
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US president says he will not reconsider approach to Israel’s war in Gaza as university protests continue nationwide.US campus protests – live updates
Joe Biden on Thursday defended the right to protest but insisted that “order must prevail” as college campuses across the US continued to face unrest amid pro-Palestinian demonstrations against the war in Gaza and universities’ investments in companies that serve Israel.
The US president has stayed mostly quiet about the current phase of intensified protests at dozens of colleges coast to coast, from the Ivy League to small public institutions in the last two weeks, which has prompted the use of outside police on some campuses in controversial crackdowns.
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Without a Fed rate cut on the horizon, consumers are going to have to take matters into their own hands if they want a break from sky-high credit card APRs.
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It was a tale of two European companies. But one that could foreshadow India's growth story.
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Peloton's CEO Barry McCarthy is out after two years as the stock hit a record low. The fitness brand has grappled with mass layoffs, product recalls, and falling demand.
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Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez was one of six construction workers killed when a container ship collided with bridge in March.
The body of a fifth victim in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recovered.
Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez was identified as the victim, per Unified Command salvage teams. The group, which is a joint effort by police, the coast guard and other government agencies, had reported one of their construction vehicles missing when the bridge collapsed in March and notified the Maryland department of state police, per ABC News.
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LAPD action at University of California, Los Angeles marks latest flashpoint in mounting tensions on US college campuses. Plus, Arizona senate passes repeal of 1864 abortion ban.
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Hundreds of law enforcement officers breached a Gaza solidarity encampment at the University of California, Los Angeles campus on Thursday morning, removing barricades and threatening students with arrest.
Where have the campus protests spread? As well as sweeping the US and resulting in more than 1,300 arrests nationwide, encampments are now spreading internationally, with similar demonstrations in the UK, France and Australia.
This is a developing story. Follow our live coverage here.
What were the details of the law? The civil-war era statute, which predates Arizona’s statehood, bans nearly all abortions, including those sought by survivors of rape or incest. It also imposes prison terms for doctors and others who aid in abortions. The law had been blocked by the 1973 supreme court Roe v Wade decisions that granted the constitutional right to abortion.
What did pro-choice advocates say? “We are relieved that lawmakers have finally repealed this inhumane abortion ban – something extremist politicians refused to do for far too long,” said Victoria López, the director of program and strategy for the ACLU of Arizona.
What happens now? The repeal will not take effect until June or July, 90 days after the legislative session. Once the 1864 measure is stricken, a 2022 statute banning procedures after 15 weeks of pregnancy will supplant it as the state’s ruling abortion law.
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Neilson Barnard | Getty Images Universal Music Group, the record label for top music artists including Taylor Swift, struck a new licensing agreement with TikTok, putting an end to a spat between the two companies.
In a statement Thursday, UMG said the licensing deal would lead to the return of its artists' music to TikTok.
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Russia's monthlong open-air exhibition features more than 30 vehicles captured in the Ukraine war.Many of them are NATO-made, including the US Bradley and Abrams, as well as the German Leopard 2.The variety of vehicles also shows the sheer diversity of weaponry that Ukraine is using on the battlefield.
Russia launched an exhibition on Wednesday showcasing more than 30 military vehicles it's captured from Ukraine since the invasion began, in an open-air "trophy" display gloating over its seized NATO equipment.
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The implementation of AI in healthcare spans from developing drugs to using AI in the real world. This panel from Imagination In Action's 'Forging the Future of Business with AI' Summit talks about how AI could manifest in the healthcare system.
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Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Kasia Madera and Annita McVeigh have accused the broadcaster of age and sex discrimination.
Four female BBC presenters who have taken legal action against their employer will not be able to include equal pay as part of their claim, an employment tribunal has ruled.
Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Kasia Madera and Annita McVeigh have accused the broadcaster of conducting a “sham recruitment exercise” after they lost their jobs when the BBC merged its domestic and global news channels last year.
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Russia needs to keep its war with Ukraine going or risk an economic hard landing, Elina Ribakova wrote for the Financial Times. The country's military industry has been a major driver of structural economic strength during the war. If the conflict ends, a recession could unfold, adding pressure on the Kremlin, Ribakova said.
Russia has seen strong growth lately, but the fate of the nation's economy hangs on whether it can keep militarizing — something only accomplished by keeping the Ukraine war going, a think-tank analyst wrote in the Financial Times.
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Andy Jassy said employees in a union would ‘find it harder to get things done quickly and would be better off’ without one.
A federal administrative law judge ruled that the the Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy, violated labor law by making certain anti-union comments during media interviews two years ago.
Jassy said in 2022 that unions make workplaces “much slower” and “more bureaucratic”.
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Of all the sweaters worth splurging on, only high-quality cashmere is guaranteed to keep you warmer than cotton or wool. The best cashmere sweaters are soft and insulating, yet still feel lightweight, breathable, and moisture-wicking. Yes, cashmere is notoriously expensive — but our favorite brands have proven to us why it's worth the spend. Here you'll find a range of styles we've curated, from classic crewnecks to trendy cropped cardigans.
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The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday accused the former Pioneer Natural Resources CEO of colluding with OPEC to raise prices, and barred him from serving on the Exxon Mobil board of directors once its planned $65 billion acquisition of Pioneer closes.
The FTC filed a complaint alleging that Scott Sheffield attempted to collude with representatives of OPEC to reduce oil and gas output in an attempt to increase prices at the pump and inflate Pioneer's profits.
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The IRS has released an update on its strategic operating plan, which includes more audits on the wealthiest taxpayers, large corporations and partnerships.
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May 2, 2024 – When does old age begin? Evidently, it depends on who you ask. And when you were born. For millions of people born between 1952 and 1974, the line in the sand between middle and old age is a moving target, according to German researcher Markus Wettstein, PhD.
“Every 4 or 5 years, our perceived onset of old age has shifted one year or higher,” said Wettstein, who, along with a team of researchers from the Humboldt University of Berlin, examined data collected from over 14,000 German adults born during the 20th century, starting in 1911.
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A visual guide to the protest movement and the police response.
The war in Gaza has unleashed the biggest outpouring of US student activism since the anti-racism protests of 2020.
Tent encampments of pro-Palestinian protesters calling on universities to stop doing business with Israel or companies that support the war have spread across campuses nationwide. Ensuing police crackdowns have led to hundreds of arrests.
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With a nail brush in hand Lisha Dackor,19, whizzed around an events centre in Plateau state, northern Nigeria, adorning hundreds of fingernails with blue, pink and purple varnish.
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Changing your name can be a complicated, but important move for trans and nonbinary individuals. Making sure it doesn't hurt your wallet is even trickier.
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(Permanent Musical Accompaniment To This Post) Being our semi-regular weekly survey of what's goin' down in the several states where, as we know, the real work of governmentin' gets done, and where you're on your own, you always were, in a land of wolves and thieves.
We begin in where-the-fck-else Texas, where Governor Greg Abbott's administration has found another arena in which to be recklessly inhumane. Please, god, let him run out of them soon. From USA Today:
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WHIS is first and foremost a networking event where entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry partners are united, all passionate about women’s health under one roof.
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Prepare to see more ads on YouTube, even when you hit pause.
YouTube has been piloting an experience with smart TVs that shows ads when you pause playback, and according to Google, it has been seeing favorable results from the trial.
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Congo is struggling to contain its biggest mpox outbreak, and scientists say a new form of the disease detected in a mining town might more easily spread among people.
Since January, Congo has reported more than 4,500 suspected mpox cases and nearly 300 deaths, numbers that have roughly tripled from the same period last year, according to the World Health Organization. Congo recently declared the outbreak across the country a health emergency.
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Grab these last-minute Mother's Day deals that include a Theragun massage device, Bose headphones, a Breville espresso machine, Brooklinen sheets, and more.
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British golfer who was No 1 in Europe in the 1970s and compiled one of the finest records in the Ryder Cup.
In the gap during the 1970s between the pre-eminence of Tony Jacklin and the emergence of Nick Faldo, Peter Oosterhuis, who has died aged 75, was Britain’s best and most successful golfer. He was No 1 in Europe for four consecutive years and compiled one of the finest records in the Ryder Cup, winning an unusually high percentage of his matches during an era when the US exercised total dominance. He was also a trailblazer in the States, where he became one of the first Europeans to commit full-time to the tour there, joining in 1975 and staying until 1986. Later he carved out a successful second career as a golf analyst for the American broadcaster CBS.
In all, Oosterhuis won 20 tournaments across the world, including the Italian Open (1974) and two French Opens (1973 and 1974). He dominated the newly formed European tour from 1971 to 1974, ending up as leader of the Order of Merit in each of those years.
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SAVE $299.03: As of May 2, the Apple Studio Display is on sale for $1,299.97 at Amazon. That's a 19% discount off its normal price of $1,599.
Apple's Studio Display is a fantastic-looking monitor that would go well with anyone's Apple setup. It's a lot more expensive than several of its competitors at the same size and somewhat similar specs, but you get what you pay for when it comes to this 27-inch 5K Retina screen. If you've had your eye on one for a while but have been waiting for the price to drop, now's a great time to grab one as it's on sale for its lowest price yet.
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More than 1 million Americans live with Crohn’s, a chronic and sometimes crippling bowel disease that affects the intestines and leads to digestive issues. But in 2024, breakthroughs could bring relief in different ways. Here's what to know.
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While there are many contributing factors to our current healthcare crisis, at the heart of the problem is how we pay for healthcare drives what we get.
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Nintendo Switch 2 leaks are trickling in, and we can't wait until this highly anticipated console gets an official announcement.
Nintendo has been tight-lipped about the potential successor to its highly successful Nintendo Switch console. With its seven-year anniversary coming up in March, the Switch is nearing the end of its console life cycle — and talks about a replacement have been stirring in the rumor mill.
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Selana Gomez sits down with TODAY’s Hoda Kotb to share how she is stepping into mental health advocacy and teaming up with Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy to help youth struggling with the same challenges she’s faced.
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The new ownership structure will see ADNOC holding 49% of the company and giving it a valuation of $1.4 billion, according to a joint company press release.
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SAVE 91%: As of May 2, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is on sale for just $3.99 at the Microsoft Store. That's $36 off of its usual price of $39.99.
It isn't quite May 4th yet, but you can grab one of the best Star Wars games for its lowest price yet on Xbox right now in anticipation.
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Country music singer Walker Hayes joins Hoda & Jenna to open up about his journey to being 8 years sober as told in his new album “Sober Thoughts.” Hayes also shares his new collaboration with Athletic Brewing Co. for a new non-alcoholic beer called Fancy Like.
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Rescheduling marijuana won’t legalize marijuana at the federal level. And it will do nothing to streamline state-level regulations around marijuana use.
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The USDA said on Wednesday that all the ground beef samples sent to the National Veterinary Services Laboratories for PCR testing were negative for the H5N1 bird flu virus.
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