Celebrations in Gaza as Ceasefire Announced

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Novavax stock doubles after Sanofi deal marks 'new chapter' for company
Novavax stock popped Friday on news of a licensing deal and minority stake from Big Pharma player Sanofi.
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Peruvian president's brother arrested in Rolex scandal probe
Peruvian police detained President Dina Boluarte's brother and lawyer on Friday amid a probe into alleged influence peddling and illicit enrichment that stems from questions about how she got several Rolex watches and pricey designer jewelry seemingly at odds with her modest public salary. Authorities searched over 20 properties, including the Lima home of Boluarte's brother Nicanor Boluarte, who is accused of leading a criminal organization that influences the appointment of people in high positions on power. Across town, the team of prosecutors and police raided the home of Boluarte's lawyer Mateo Castaneda, who is advising her in the case of alleged illicit enrichment involving Rolex watches and jewelry.
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Stock market today: Dow nabs 8th straight winning session, S&P 500 marches back toward record high
Investors are listening out for a parade of Fed speakers to test a growing confidence that a rate cut is on the way.
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Police: Theft suspect stole 2 police vehicles while handcuffed, survived 11 officers' gunfire
A man who crashed a stolen police vehicle, survived gunfire from 11 police officers and then drove off and crashed another police cruiser — all while wearing handcuffs in a hospital gown — is in no mental capacity to appear before a judge right now, his lawyer said Friday. The chaotic chain of events involving at least five law enforcement agencies began when Gary Porter, already wanted on a felony theft warrant, was discovered passed out in a chicken coop on Monday, arrested and taken to a hospital for evaluation, police said. A chase ensued, joined by officers from Norway, Oxford and Paris, sheriff’s deputies and state police in a mostly rural part of Maine about 48 miles from Portland, police said.
AFP
Solar storm could bring auroras, power and telecoms disruptions
A huge solar storm has begun pummeling Earth, bringing possible disruptions to satellites and power grids -- and stunning auroras -- as it intensifies Friday evening."We have notified all of our infrastructure operators that we coordinate with, such as satellite operators, communication folks... and of course, the power grid here in North America," space weather forecaster Shawn Dahl told reporters.
TODAY
‘Cooking Up Murder’: Where is chef César Román now?
After years in prison, chef César Román, subject in Netflix's "Cooking Up Murder," admitted to the murder of Heidi Paz.
AFP
US giving Ukraine $400 mn in new military aid
The United States on Friday announced a new $400 million military aid package for Kyiv as Russia launched a ground offensive in northeast Ukraine.The package was announced on the same day that Russia upped the pressure on Kyiv with a ground offensive into Ukraine's Kharkiv region.
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Biden administration set to release report on Israel's conduct in Gaza war
The report's expected release followed a warning from President Joe Biden to Israel and weapons pause over concerns about a Rafah invasion.
Associated Press
Thousands of protesters in Armenia demand the prime minister's resignation over Azerbaijan dispute
Thousands of protesters in Armenia angered by the government's decision to hand over control of some border villages to Azerbaijan demonstrated on Friday in the center of the Armenian capital for a second day to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The rally in Yerevan ended in the evening without incident, but the high-ranking Armenian Apostolic Church cleric who is leading the protests vowed that they would continue. Armenia said in April that it would cede control of some border areas to Azerbaijan.
NBC News
Viral TikTok of kids' reactions to the concept of 'coming out' draws praise from parents
An Australian mom went viral on TikTok after sharing a video of two of her kids attempting to wrap their minds around the experience of “coming out.”
AFP
Musk says Tesla charger network will grow, days after layoffs
Tesla boss Elon Musk said Friday the electric vehicle manufacturer would invest over $500 million this year to install new superchargers, just days after a report of massive layoffs in this branch of the company."Just to reiterate: Tesla will spend well over $500M expanding our Supercharger network to create thousands of NEW chargers this year," Elon said on X. "That's just on new sites and expansions, not counting operations costs, which are much higher," he added.
AFP
Virginia school board restores Confederate names
A Virginia school board voted Friday to restore the names of Civil War Southern generals to two schools, four years after they were removed following a wave of protests for racial justice.The decision to restore the names of the Confederate officers to the two schools came during a marathon meeting of the Shenandoah County school board which ended early Friday.
Reuters
White House: Gaps on Gaza ceasefire can still be surmounted
In-person talks on a Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages agreement have concluded for now with no deal but the U.S. believes remaining gaps can be surmounted, the White House said on Friday. "Obviously we don't have a deal and that's deeply regrettable," White House national security spokesperson John Kirby told reporters. Kirby also said the U.S. is watching Israel's military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah with concern and wants the Rafah crossing reopened immediately.
NBC News
Biden faces new Democratic divisions after Israel shift
President Joe Biden significantly shifted his policy toward Israel this week by threatening to withhold U.S. weapons if the Israeli government moves forward with a full-scale invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, while also pledging “ironclad” support for the Jewish state in a speech condemning the rise of antisemitism.
USA TODAY
Stormy Daniels and Donald Trump tell conflicting stories, but some witnesses could weigh in
Porn star Stormy Daniels recounted a sexual encounter with Donald Trump that he says never occurred. These alleged witnesses could reveal the truth.
CBS News
White House plan to curb credit-card late fees in Texas judge's hands
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
AFP
Flash floods kill 62 in one day in north Afghanistan
The toll from deadly flash flooding that ripped through northern Afghanistan on Friday rose to 62 people, mainly women and children, an official said, in a country highly vulnerable to climate change. Afghanistan -- which had a relatively dry winter, making it more difficult for the soil to absorb rainfall -- is highly vulnerable to climate change.
TODAY
Heart healthy meal plan: One-pot pasta fagioli, veggie flatbread, overnight oats and more
Start TODAY's healthy and simple dietitian-designed meal plan for the week of May 13, 2024. Get recipes for pasta fagioli, veggie flatbread, overnight oats and more
TODAY
Joy Bauer’s nut-filled snacks will keep you energized throughout the day
Joy Bauer shares protein-packed, energizing nut-based snack recipes like peanut butter granola bars, oatmeal cookie walnut butter and coconut roasted cashews.
Popular Science
A father and son designed the world's fastest quadcopter drone
Luke and Mike Bell’s ‘Peregrine 2’ averaged nearly 300 mph, and broke two Guinness records.

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