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us

Court Revives Lawsuit Against Louisiana Parish Over Environmental Racism

Federal appeals court reinstates lawsuit on petrochemical plants in Black neighborhoods, citing ongoing environmental racism. ...Read more

#environmentalracism, #civilrights, #louisiana, #petrochemicals

sports

Kirsty Coventry Elected as First Female and African President of the International Olympic Committee

Kirsty Coventry, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, becomes the first female and African President of the IOC, marking a historic moment for diversity. ...Read more

#kirstycoventry, #ioc, #olympics, #sportsleadership, #diversity

science

UC Berkeley Researchers Discover New Color 'Olo'

New research unveils a previously unseen color called 'olo,' expanding our understanding of human color perception. ...Read more

#science, #research, #berkeley, #vision, #colorperception

world

Massive Wildfire Near Jerusalem Triggers Evacuations and Disrupts Memorial Day Events

Wildfire near Jerusalem forces evacuations and disrupts Memorial Day events, highlighting the rising threat of climate-induced wildfires. ...Read more

#wildfire, #jerusalem, #memorialday, #climatechange, #israel

technology

Rogo AI Secures $50 Million Series B Funding, Tripling Valuation

AI startup Rogo raises $50M led by Thrive Capital, boosting its valuation from $80M to $350M; aims to automate junior bankers' tasks. ...Read more

#ai, #fintech, #startup, #funding, #investment

politics

Marine Le Pen Convicted of Embezzling European Funds, Sentenced to Prison

Marine Le Pen sentenced for embezzlement, banned from office; impacts French far-right. ...Read more

#marine le pen, #france, #politics, #national rally

industry

UK Supreme Court to Hear Appeal on Car Finance Commissions, Potentially Impacting Billions

A pivotal UK Supreme Court appeal on undisclosed car finance commissions could lead to Β£30 billion in compensation claims, affecting the motor finance industry. ...Read more

#uk, #finance, #supreme court, #car industry, #legal case

world

Expo 2025 Kicks Off in Osaka: A Global Showcase for Innovation and Unity

Expo 2025 opens in Osaka, showcasing global innovations and fostering unity under the theme 'Designing Future Society for Our Lives.' ...Read more

#expo2025, #osaka, #innovation, #global unity

technology

Toyota and Waymo Announce Partnership to Develop Autonomous Vehicle Platform

Toyota partners with Waymo to co-develop autonomous vehicle technology, merging manufacturing and self-driving expertise. ...Read more

#toyota, #waymo, #autonomousvehicles, #technology, #partnership

us

West Virginia Couple Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms for Severe Abuse of Adopted Children

Couple sentenced for egregious abuse and neglect of five adopted children, spotlighting child welfare system flaws and racial abuse issues. ...Read more

#childabuse, #adoption, #westvirginia, #racialabuse

world

Record Insured Losses Predicted for 2025 Due to Natural Disasters, Swiss Re Reports

Natural disasters to cost $145 billion in insured losses in 2025, driven by Los Angeles wildfires, says Swiss Re. ...Read more

#insurance, #natural disasters, #wildfires, #climate change

politics

Jordan Secures U.S. Aid Despite Aid Cuts, Bans Muslim Brotherhood

Jordan retains U.S. aid despite cuts, and bans the Muslim Brotherhood, realigning its policies both domestically and internationally. ...Read more

#Jordan, #US aid, #Muslim Brotherhood, #diplomacy, #foreign policy

world

US Airstrike on Yemeni Detention Center Kills 68 African Migrants

A US airstrike in Yemen kills 68 migrants, heightening global concerns over civilian casualties in military operations. ...Read more

#airstrike, #yemen, #houthis, #civilian casualties, #operation rough rider

markets

Trump's April 2025 Tariff Announcements Rattle Financial Markets and Investors

In April 2025, Trump's tariffs on imports disrupted swap spreads, hitting markets and hedge funds hard, highlighting leverage risks. ...Read more

#trump, #tariffs, #financial markets, #swap spreads, #hedge funds

technology

RSA Conference 2025: AI's Dual Role in Cybersecurity Unveiled

RSA Conference 2025 highlights AI's impact on cybersecurity, promoting collaboration and innovation to tackle evolving threats. ...Read more

#rsa conference, #cybersecurity, #artificial intelligence, #technology innovation