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Why Trans People Must Prove a History of Discrimination Before the Supreme Court
During oral arguments in the Supreme Court case United States v. Skrmetti last December, Justice Amy Coney Barrett asked then-Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar whether there has been a history of … [+6883 chars]
Beijing moves drills closer to Taiwan, scientist’s AI plea to China: SCMP daily highlights
From the latest PLA drills around Taiwan to China and New Zealand’s historic ocean dives, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.
A new, enterprise-specific AI speech model is here: Jargonic from aiOla claims to best rivals at your business’s lingo
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Speech recognition models have grown increasingly accurate in recent ye… [+5482 chars]
Bankruptcy judge denies J&J settlement plan related to baby powder containing talc
A U.S. bankruptcy court judge has denied Johnson & Johnson’s settlement plan related to baby powder containing talc, providing another setback in the company’s efforts to resolve the matter.
I thought traveling solo would always bring me joy. Now, it just feels lonely and meaningless.
Eventually, I realized solo travel wouldn't help me figure out what I wanted or solve my problems. Katie Lemon <ul><li>I spent most of my 20s traveling solo and making it my entire personality. I lo… [+3677 chars]
A cruise ship is undergoing a $70M renovation to become a home-at-sea for the ultrawealthy
The Navigator is set to undergo a $70 million renovation to become a floating home-at-sea for the ultrawealthy.Gerard Bottino/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images <ul><li>A cruise ship is being … [+2554 chars]
China launches large military drills around Taiwan to issue 'severe warning'
China launched military drills around Taiwan to send a "severe warning" and a message of "forceful containment against Taiwan independence," Beijing officials said.
Israel Finance Ministry seeks immediate end to remaining tariffs on US imports
<img align="right" alt="Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025 (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)" src="https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/649913" title="Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025 (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)" /><br />Israel and the US signed a free trade agreement in 1985 and some 98% of goods are tax free.<br />
Movie studios are being financially rewarded for AI slop on YouTube
Studios have been incentivized to keep fake trailer accounts running by asking YouTube to redirect the ad revenue. Studios have been incentivized to keep fake trailer accounts running by asking YouT… [+3213 chars]
Russia captures Ukrainian village as tensions rise over energy site attacks, minerals deal
Russia has seized Rozlyv village in the Donetsk region, which Moscow claims to have annexed despite not having full control over it.
The petcession isn't here yet
Chewy reported earnings earlier this month.Joe Raedle/Getty Images <ul><li>People keep splashing out on their pets even as they pull back spending elsewhere.</li><li>Earnings from Chewy show that pe… [+2536 chars]
Gen Z is facing a career apocalypse
Throughout his college studies, Ryan Kim always had a postgraduation game plan. First it was to become a database manager. Then it was to break into fintech as a business analyst. But during his soph… [+7617 chars]
Five key executives leave SingPost amid restructuring exercise
The departures include SingPost's group chief information officer and its group chief people officer.
China nominates Zou Jiayi to be the next president of the AIIB
The 61-year-old former vice-minister of finance would be the development bank’s first female leader.
Le Pen conviction ‘a very big deal’ – Trump
<img align="left" alt="Preview" src="https://mf.b37mrtl.ru/files/2025.04/thumbnail/67eb48f920302702d75e7cc2.jpg" style="margin-right: 10px;" /> The ban on Marine Le Pen running for president of France is a “very big deal,” US President Donald Trump has said <br /><a href="https://www.rt.com/news/615066-trump-comments-le-pen/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS">Read Full Article at RT.com</a>
Half of job centres reducing support over shortages
More than half of job centres are reducing support for people claiming Universal Credit due to a shortage of work coaches, according to a report from the public spending watchdog. The National Audit… [+2392 chars]