Gaza aid could grind to a halt within days, UN agencies warn May 10, 2024 at 12:33AM

Gaza aid operations in jeopardy as fuel and food dwindle, crossings shut, and population flees during Israel's military operation, risking hospital closures and worsening malnutrition.

Pro-Palestinian protesters demand endowment transparency. But its proving not to be simple May 09, 2024 at 11:43PM

Pro-Palestinian protesters demand disclosure of university endowment investments related to Israel-Hamas war. Concerns about transparency fallout. Endowments face little regulation, targeted for divestment. Universities cite complexities. Michigan policy shields endowment. Vassar vows transparency.

Top Biden aide highlights upcoming tax showdown with GOP over 2017 cuts that are due to expire May 09, 2024 at 11:26PM

Biden's team advocates higher taxes on corps, wealthy, while Trump warns against tax hikes. The 2017 tax cuts' impact on the economy is debated. Biden promises no middle-class tax increases, focusing on tax fairness.

UK economy exits recession ahead of election May 09, 2024 at 10:20PM

Britain exited recession with stronger-than-expected growth in the first quarter of 2024, official data showed Friday, in a boost to embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of this year's election. Sunak, whose governing Conservatives are trailing the main opposition Labour Party ahead of a general election, has made economic growth one of his top priorities.