US Unveils Fresh $6B Military Aid Package for Ukraine
Following the release of $1B in military assistance earlier in the week, the US unveiled a fresh $6B package of weapons at a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on Friday....
Politics
Ireland Claims UK Rwanda Plan Sends Migrants Across Border
Irish Deputy Prime Minister Micheál Martin said Friday that the UK's Rwanda deportation plan, set to begin in 10-12 weeks, has prompted 'fearful' asylum-seeking migrants to cross over into Ireland....
Science & technology
Human Trials Begin for Personalized mRNA Melanoma Jabs
The University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) has begun human trials for an mRNA vaccine for the skin cancer melanoma, which impacts around 132K around the world annually....
Environment & Energy
Sunak Announces Major Initiative for Nuclear Energy, Submarines
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has declared a "national endeavour" for a £763M (US$964M) investment in nuclear energy by 2030, including over £200M ($252M) to secure Barrow as the site for the UK's nuclear submarine building.
Health
Fauci to Testify Before Congress Again
Former head of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Anthony Fauci is slated to testify again before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on June 3....
Money
UK PM Promises to Boost UK Defence Spending to 2.5% by 2030
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK will increase its defense spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030, up from a 2023 rate of 2.07%.
Crime & justice
Harvey Weinstein Rape Conviction Overturned
In a 4-3 decision, the New York Court of Appeals, the state's highest court, voted to overturn Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction....
Culture
Mattel Announces New, More 'Inclusive' Scrabble
Toy and game manufacturer Mattel announced it will launch a more 'inclusive' and 'collaborative' version of Scrabble, marking the biggest change in the 75-year history of the board game....
Sports
NBA Ban Raptors' Jontay Porter for Gambling Scandal
The National Basketball Association (NBA) banned Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for life on Wednesday after determining that he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and bet on games — going as far as to bet against his own team....