SRI LANKA – IRAN Colombo turning to Iranian oil (circumventing US sanctions) (www.asianews.it)
ASIA TODAY Syria: Turkish drones kill three members of a Christian militia in the north-east (www.asianews.it)
Meningitis outbreak kills students in northern Nigeria | Africanews (www.africanews.com)
Tesla must face racism class action from 6,000 Black workers, judge rules (arstechnica.com)
Black factory workers can sue Tesla collectively; trial set for October 2024.
Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira expected to plead guilty in federal case (apnews.com)
BOSTON (AP) — Jack Teixeira, the Massachusetts Air National Guard member accused of leaking highly classified military documents on a social media platform, is expected to plead guilty in his federal case, according to court papers filed Thursday....
EU citizens, pls sing for Tempi Train Crash (Greece) (chng.it)
On February 13, 2023, a train derailed near Tempi, Greece, killing 58 people and injuring 78 others. The victims’ families have been struggling to get justice and compensation from the Greek authorities, who have been accused of negligence and corruption. They need your support to demand accountability and transparency. Please...
Judge skeptical of lawsuit brought by Elon Musk's X over hate speech research (www.npr.org)
The nonprofit sued by Elon Musk's X says the legal tactic is an attempt to silence criticism of the company. The Center for Countering Digital Hate published reports documenting hate speech on X.
At least 24 migrants trying to reach Spain in a boat die in Senegal (intlmonitor.com)
Mental health crisis fuels the post-pandemic rise in medication use (www.usatoday.com)
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IRS targets wealthy ‘non-filers’ with new wave of compliance letters (www.cnbc.com)
The IRS on Thursday unveiled plans to target wealthy “non-filers” with a new round of compliance letters....
Canada reimposes visa requirements for Mexicans as asylum claims surge (www.bbc.com)
A surge of Mexican nationals seeking asylum has led Canada to bring back visa requirements that were lifted nearly eight years ago....
E. Jean Carroll tells judge to reject Trump’s request to delay $83 million judgment, calling him the ‘least trustworthy of borrowers’ (www.cnn.com)
E. Jean Carroll said Donald Trump should not be given more time to post the $83.3 million she was awarded in her defamation trial against the former president, telling the judge that Trump is the “least trustworthy of borrowers.”...
Pornhub operator broke federal privacy law, federal watchdog finds (www.cbc.ca)
The federal privacy watchdog says the operator behind Pornhub and other pornographic sites broke the law by enabling intimate images to be shared on its websites without direct knowledge or consent....
Biden orders US investigation of national security risks posed by Chinese-made 'smart cars' (apnews.com)
Citing potential national security risks, the Biden administration says it will investigate Chinese-made “smart cars” that can gather sensitive information about Americans driving them....
'Worst-Case Scenario': Children Dying of Starvation, Dehydration in Gaza Hospitals (www.commondreams.org)
In what Palestinian officials on Wednesday called “'an international failure to protect humanity” from Israel’s genocidal assault and blockade, at least six Palestinian children and infants have died of starvation, dehydration, and poisoning in Gaza hospitals in recent days....
Navalny: Hearse drivers refuse to take body to Moscow funeral, Putin critic’s team say | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
Satanic Temple prepares to enter Florida schools as state moves to pass bill allowing chaplains to volunteer (www.independent.co.uk)
The European Parliament approved two resolutions supporting Taiwan's sovereignty (intlmonitor.com)
Veterans Burn Their Uniforms at Vigil for US Airman Aaron Bushnell (uk.news.yahoo.com)
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin grilled over secret hospital stay (www.bbc.com)
CDC braces for shortage after tetanus shot discontinued, issues new guidance (www.cbsnews.com)
Texas battles second-biggest wildfire in US history - BBC (www.bbc.com)
Judge blocks Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants who illegally enter US (apnews.com)
A federal judge on Thursday blocked a new Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S., dealing a victory to the Biden administration in its feud with Republican Gov. Greg Abbott over immigration enforcement....
The Starbucks Workers’ Union Has Finally Broken Through (jacobin.com)
Palestinian factions seek unity at Moscow meeting as Russia vies for greater role in Gaza war | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
