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.
Politics
Haiti: Prime Minister Ariel Henry Resigns
The day before the council selected a new prime minister and the cabinet was to be sworn in, Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry signed a resignation letter on Wednesday from Los Angeles, California.
Science & technology
European Commission Opens Proceedings Against TikTok
The European Commission (EC) has opened a second probe against TikTok under the Digital Services Act (DSA), mandating the social media platform to provide proof of safety over its new 'Task and Reward Program.'...
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
Australia: Call for Royal Commission Over COVID Response
Australia's Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee has recommended the creation of a royal commission into the country's handling of the COVID pandemic....
Money
Report: Global Military Spending Reached All-Time High in 2023
A report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) published Monday said global military expenditure totaled $2.443T in 2023 — an all-time high....
Crime & justice
SCOTUS Hears Arguments Over Trump's Immunity Claim
The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) on Thursday heard arguments over former Pres. Donald Trump's claims to immunity for acts carried out while in office, with Chief Justice John Roberts among the justices who suggested the case could be sent back to a lower court.
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....