Middle East Crisis: Blinken Presses Hamas to Accept Israel’s Latest Cease-Fire Proposal
On a visit to Israel, the U.S. secretary of state said that the only reason that an agreement might not be reached is “because of Hamas.”
India’s Master of Nostalgia Takes His Sweeping Vision to Netflix
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s films are known for splendor, grandiosity and obsessive attention to light and detail. Will that translate to smaller screens?
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Chinese Companies for Aiding Russia’s War Effort
The penalties came after top Biden administration officials warned China not to help Moscow restock its arsenal to attack Ukraine.
Blinken Meets With Netanyahu, Hoping to Stave Off Rafah Assault
President Biden is pushing Hamas to release some hostages for a six-week cease-fire, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will do a major assault in Rafah “with or without” a deal.
Record Number of Writers Were Jailed Globally in 2023, PEN America Says
For the first time, China has more than 100 incarcerated writers, and Israel and Russia entered the list of the 10 countries with the most imprisoned writers.
Johnson & Johnson proposes $6.5bn settlement of talc cancer lawsuits – The Guardian
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LinkedIn launches gaming: 3 logic puzzles aimed at extending time spent on its networking platform – TechCrunch
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First detentions for Rwanda flights under way, Home Office says – BBC.com
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Marijuana reclassification marks Biden’s latest election-year move – The Associated Press
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Biden Cancels $6.1 Billion in Debt for Former Art Institute Students – The New York Times
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