A simple narrative about abortion in the November election has already taken root: that the end of Roe is a gift for Biden and a potential landmine for Trump. Campaign reporting in numerous outlets has emphasized that successfully navigating the abortion issue is key to winning the White House but that it will require deft messaging from both campaigns. Biden, we are told, will benefit from the Dobbs decision by condemning Republicans for helping to overturn Roe. Trump, in turn, could please his base by taking credit for the Supreme Court’s ruling, although that risks alienating so-called…
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If I had to choose, I’d say that Split is the best city in Croatia for digital nomads. It’s packed with things to see and do, there are plenty of other remote workers to meet and socialize with, and the coworking spaces in Split are second to none. Of course, it’s a beautiful city too, lapped by the glittering waters of the Adriatic Sea. Ever since Croatia launched its digital nomad visa in January 2021, more and more remote workers are choosing to head to this beautiful country for longer periods. During the summer months, Split is a hive of…
The Education Department announced the latest round of cancellation on Wednesday, saying it will erase $7.7 billion in federal student loans. With the latest action, the administration said it has canceled $167 billion in student debt for nearly 5 million Americans through several programs. “From day one of my administration, I promised to fight to ensure higher education is a ticket to the middle class, not a barrier to opportunity,” President Joe Biden said in a statement. “I will never stop working to cancel student debt — no matter how many times Republican-elected officials try to stop us.” The latest relief will go…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has led prayers at a memorial ceremony for late President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage, who died in a helicopter crash. “Oh Allah, we didn’t see anything but good from him,” said Khamenei on Wednesday, paying tribute to Raisi at the University of Tehran before crowds of tens of thousands, who proceeded to walk from Enghelab (Revolution) Square to Azadi (Freedom) Square. Minutes ago Imam Khamenei led the funeral prayer over the bodies of President Ebrahim Raisi and his esteemed companions pic.twitter.com/eSFemTDsne — Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) May 22, 2024 The caskets of Raisi, who was…
Humane, the startup behind the poorly-reviewed AI Pin wearable computer, is already hunting for a potential buyer for its business. That’s according to a report from Bloomberg, which says the company — led by former longtime Apple employees Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno — is “seeking a price of between $750 million and $1 billion.” That might be a tough sell after the $699 AI Pin’s debut: the device has been widely panned for its slow responses and a user experience that falls well short of the always-on, wearable AI assistant concept that its founders promised in the run-up to…
CCTV video footage confirmed what many people in the music industry knew was brewing: a moment of reckoning for one of the most influential hip-hop artists in history. The clips of Sean “Diddy” Combs kicking his former girlfriend Cassie Ventura – as she lay motionless on the floor – cemented his downfall, despite his apology after the leak. “I don’t see a path for him to come back from this,” said Amy DuBois Barnett, the former editor-in-chief of Ebony magazine, who has written about hip-hop culture. Combs’ reputation in the industry had been “chequered for some time,” added Barnett. “Many…
Liberty Media Corp., owner of the Formula 1 racing business, is seeking additional funds from the principality of Monaco as part of advanced talks for a new contract to extend the historic car race beyond 2025. Monaco pays about $20 million a year to host the event, the lowest total on the 24-race calendar, and representatives of Liberty Media are seeking an increase, according to people familiar with the discussions. The parties agreed to the current three-year deal in September 2022. This year, the action begins on May 24. Like all major tourist attractions, the Monaco Grand Prix delivers a big economic boost to…
Finnair has now adopted Avios as its loyalty currency per the airline’s website — replacing the Finnair Plus points system. Avios is the same loyalty currency used by British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling and Qatar Airways. Exciting news for Avios collectors: Starting May 22, you can transfer Avios between the British Airways Executive Club program and the Finnair Plus program. To do this, log in to your Finnair Plus account on finnair.com and link your British Airways Executive Club account; you will be able to transfer Avios in either direction at a 1:1 rate. While Finnair Plus is not…
The International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. In more than seven months of war, more than 35,000 Palestinians have been killed and large parts of the Gaza Strip destroyed. The International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant bear criminal responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity. ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan has also applied for arrest warrants for three Hamas leaders regarding the Palestinian group’s October 7 attack on Israel. So what does this mean for the devastating war on Gaza? And how does…
Playing the Veepstakes guessing game is often a losing one for analysts. Vice-presidential selection is ultimately a highly personal choice, and it is simply too difficult to venture into the mind of one individual and mimic their thought process. Perhaps more importantly, Republican presidential nominees haven’t made the obvious choice for vice president since Ronald Reagan chose George Bush in 1980. Dan Quayle, Jack Kemp, Dick Cheney, Sarah Palin, Paul Ryan, and even Mike Pence were all somewhat "out-of-left-field" selections for their respective presidential candidates.
Surprise! People who buy the most expensive iPhone 16 will get more features than everyone else. The latest sign that this is the case comes from a leak on Weibo (spotted by MacRumors). According to the post, Apple is boosting an ultra-wide rear camera lens on the iPhone 16 Pro Max, going from a paltry 12MP on the 15 Pro Max to a beefy 48MP. This is accompanied by a new custom 48MP Sony IMX903 wide sensor on the Pro Max, so both the wide and ultra-wide lenses are getting boosted this year. Mashable Light Speed SEE ALSO: Get iOS…
The nonprofit insurer, which brings in $20 billion in annual revenue, replaced its existing pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) with healthcare upstarts Amazon Pharmacy for drug delivery and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company to provide affordable drugs. CEO Paul Markovich says the effort will save the insurer $500 million per year once it’s fully implemented—while keeping patients’ own costs down. Speaking at Fortune’s Brainstorm Health conference in Dana Point, Calif., on Tuesday, Markovich said the insurer was still on track to meet the ambitious goal it announced last year when it rolled out the program. It’s a tenacious swing at…