Today: May 03, 2024
Today: May 03, 2024

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The unprecedented destruction of housing in Gaza hasn't been seen since World War II, the UN says

The United Nations says the world hasn’t seen anything like the unprecedented destruction of housing in Gaza since World War II, and it would take at least until 2040 to restore the homes devastated in Israel’s bombing and ground offensive if the conflict ended today

Philip Morris results beat estimates on demand for heated tobacco sticks

(Reuters) - Philip Morris International on Tuesday surpassed market expectations for first-quarter profit and revenue, helped by robust demand for its heated tobacco product and Zyn nicotine pouches.

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools

By Brad Brooks (Reuters) - Tennessee lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that would allow the state's teachers to carry concealed handguns at school, as protesters yelled their opposition from the

Israeli forces kill Palestinian man during West Bank raid

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man and wounded two people including a child during raids in the occupied West Bank city of Jericho and adjacent refugee camps, Palestinian

EU Parliament adopts first EU-wide rules to combat domestic abuse

By Charlotte Van Campenhout BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted the first EU-wide rules on combating domestic abuse and violence against women.

Biogen cost cuts drive profit beat, as Alzheimer's drug off to slow start

By Manas Mishra and Sriparna Roy (Reuters) -Biogen reported a quarterly profit that topped Wall Street estimates, helped by cost cutting, as the launch of its new Alzheimer's disease drug remained

Chef Jose Andres mourns World Central Kitchen workers killed in Gaza at Washington Cathedral

By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Celebrity Chef Jose Andres called seven aid workers killed by Israeli forces in Gaza "the best of humanity" on Thursday during a memorial service at the Washington

Northern Gaza still heading toward famine, says deputy WFP chief

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The northern Gaza Strip is still heading toward a famine, the deputy U.N. food chief said on Thursday, appealing for a greater volume and diversity of

Biden administration delays plan to ban menthol cigarettes

By Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) -The Biden administration on Friday delayed its plan to ban menthol cigarettes, a move that reflected the potential for a political backlash from Black voters in an

Colgate-Palmolive raises sales growth target after strong Q1 results

(Reuters) - Toothpaste maker Colgate-Palmolive raised forecast for annual organic sales growth on Friday, banking on resilient demand for its highly priced self-care and pet nutrition products.

Russian missile hits educational institution, kills five in Ukraine's Odesa

By Iryna Nazarchuk ODESA, Ukraine (Reuters) -A Russian missile attack on an educational institution in a popular seafront park in the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odesa on Monday killed at least five

US to require new cars to have emergency braking systems by 2029

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nearly all new passenger cars and trucks sold in the United States will be required to have automatic emergency braking systems by September 2029, the

Factbox-U.S. states where recreational marijuana is legal

(Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice is moving to make marijuana use a less serious crime, taking a step to reclassify the drug out of a category that includes heroin.

Parts of India record hottest April as heatwave kills nine

By Shivam Patel NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Eastern India experienced its hottest April on record as a heatwave scorched parts of the country amid a general election, killing at least nine people, and the

More than 2,100 people have been arrested during pro-Palestinian protests on US college campuses

Police have arrested more than 2,100 people during pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across the United States in recent weeks

Bakeries bring bread to north Gaza but hunger persists

By Mahmoud Issa and Saleh Salem GAZA/DOHA (Reuters) -Asmaa al-Belbasi walks an hour to her nearest bakery each day to fetch bread for her children and other relatives in the north Gaza districts where

South Carolina Senate approves ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

The South Carolina Senate has approved a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

J&J advances $6.48 billion settlement of talc cancer lawsuits

By Dietrich Knauth and Mike Spector NEW YORK(Reuters) -Johnson & Johnson said on Wednesday it is moving forward with a $6.48 billion proposed settlement of tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging that

Middle school focuses on recovery as authorities investigate shooting of armed student

Wisconsin authorities are promising a thorough investigation into a police shooting that they said killed an armed student outside a middle school

Missile strikes postal depot in Ukraine's Odesa, 14 injured, regional governor says

(Reuters) -A Russian ballistic missile struck a postal depot in the Ukrainian port of Odesa late on Wednesday, injuring 14 people and triggering a large fire, Regional Governor Oleh Kiper said.

Arizona Senate repeals 1864 abortion ban, governor seen signing quickly

By Brad Brooks (Reuters) -The Arizona Senate voted on Wednesday to repeal the state's 1864 ban on abortion, which could otherwise have taken effect within weeks.

Bird flu likely circulated in US cows for four months before diagnosis -paper

By Tom Polansek and Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) - Bird flu likely circulated in U.S. dairy cows on a limited basis for about four months before federal officials confirmed the disease that has

Bird flu outbreak in dairy cows fails to deter US raw milk sellers

By Lisa Baertlein, Julie Steenhuysen and Tom Polansek LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. sellers of raw milk appear undeterred by federal health warnings for consumers to avoid drinking

GSK raises profit outlook on strong vaccine, HIV drug sales

By Eva Mathews and Maggie Fick (Reuters) -GSK raised its full-year profit forecast on Wednesday on strong demand for its common respiratory vaccine and specialty HIV medicines, though it expects sales

Sensodyne-maker Haleon posts tepid sales as demand for some products cool off

(Reuters) -Consumer healthcare company Haleon reported first-quarter revenue slightly below market estimates on Wednesday, as volumes declined due to retailer destocking in U.S. and cooling demand for

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