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NBA star says he deleted Ma’Khia Bryant tweet because it was ‘being used to create more hate’
- The Independent
148 bills to give GOP lawmakers more power over elections could be ‘death knell’ for democracy, officials warn
From ‘hijacking’ results to ‘micromanaging’ elections, new report reveals how Republicans are trying to strip oversight to gain permanent control
- The Independent
Facing bankruptcy, NRA launches low-energy $2 million ad campaign against Biden
After another spate of mass shootings in America, Democrats are attempting to tighten gun-control measures
- Reuters
U.S., other countries deepen climate goals at Earth Day summit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States and other countries hiked their targets for slashing greenhouse gas emissions at a global climate summit hosted by President Joe Biden, an event meant to resurrect U.S. leadership in the fight against global warming. Biden unveiled the goal to cut emissions by 50%-52% from 2005 levels at the start of a two-day climate summit kicked off on Earth Day and attended virtually by leaders of 40 countries including big emitters China, India and Russia.
- The Independent
Sotomayor gives blistering dissent to Trump SCOTUS appointees who find juvenile not worthy of parole
Justice calls ruling ‘an abrupt break from precedent’
- Kansas City Star
Letters: KC readers discuss the Chauvin verdict, Pompeo’s conduct and swimming safety
Kansas City, why don’t we get out front in reforming how law enforcement works with the community?
- The Independent
Sean Hannity buys $5 million townhouse next to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate
The Fox News host now owns a Palm Beach townhouse less than three miles away from Mr Trump’s estate
- The Independent
John Kerry criticises Donald Trump for pulling out of Paris accord ‘without any facts, without any science’
Climate envoy said US now working to ‘restore America’s credibility’ as Biden announces ambitious emissions targets
- BBC
What's gone wrong with Australia's vaccine rollout?
The country has been far slower than others including the UK and the US to immunise its population.
- Business Insider
'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' is the biggest streaming series in the US
Disney Plus' "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" finally became the most in-demand streaming series in the US.
- The Independent
Swipe alt-right: Capitol riot suspect arrested after bragging about it on dating app Bumble
‘We are not a match,’ woman replies to Robert Chapman
- Associated Press
Marner, Matthews lead Maple Leafs past Jets, 5-3
Mitch Marner had two goals and an assist, Auston Matthews scored his NHL-leading 34th goal and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 on Thursday night. Wayne Simmonds and Jason Spezza also scored and Jack Campbell made 34 saves to help the North Division-leading Maple Leafs move six points ahead of Winnipeg.
- Business Insider
Watch SpaceX launch 4 astronauts aboard a recycled Crew Dragon spaceship for NASA on Friday
SpaceX's reusable Crew Dragon spaceship is reviving human spaceflight for NASA. It's about to launch astronauts from the US, Japan, and Europe.
- The Independent
Police identify Mojave desert murder victims from 1980 cold case and link deaths to man in prison for other killings
Woman’s search for biological parents leads police to identify victims
- BBC
Missing Indonesian submarine has 72 hours of oxygen left, navy says
Indonesia is racing against time to rescue the 53 crew of a missing submarine before the oxygen runs out.
- The Independent
Chauvin wrote attorney’s number on hand in case of guilty verdict, report says
Judge revokes Chauvin’s bail and he will remain in police custody until his sentencing, which is scheduled for June.
- The Independent
Fox, Newsmax, Taylor Greene and Cruz question jury as conservatives cope with Chauvin murder verdict
Conservatives argue that a Minneapolis jury was intimidated into finding Chauvin guilty
- USA TODAY
Senate Republicans propose $568 billion infrastructure plan to counter Biden
Republicans proposed eliminating spending on caregivers, combating climate change and manufacturing that go beyond physical infrastructure.
- Reuters
U.S. SEC picks first woman of color to lead enforcement
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday named former federal prosecutor Alex Oh as its new head of enforcement, the first woman of color to lead the division, which plays a crucial role in policing U.S. financial markets. The appointment of Oh, a native of Seoul who moved to Maryland when she was 11, is the first big move under Chair Gary Gensler and comes amid a diversity push by President Joe Biden's administration. Oh, who most recently worked for Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison Llp in Washington, has extensive trial experience and was previously an assistant U.S. attorney in the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan.
- Reuters
Basque chocolatiers recreate 'Guernica' in show of skill and cultural pride
A group of chocolatiers in Spain's Basque Country are creating a version of "Guernica", Pablo Picasso's masterpiece representing the bombing of a small Basque town in 1937, to showcase their skills and celebrate their cultural heritage. Guernica, one of the world's most famous paintings, was Picasso's response to the bombardment, carried out by war planes from Nazi Germany and fascist Italy to assist the forces of fascist general Francisco Franco during the Spanish Civil War.