Matt Gaetz Caught on Hot Mic Assuring Roger Stone of Pardon by Donald Trump

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UN rights chief calls Israeli orders to relocate Palestinians from Rafah inhumane
Israeli orders to relocate Palestinians from Rafah are inhumane and risked exposing them to further danger and misery, the U.N. human rights chief said on Monday, warning that such actions can sometimes amount to a war crime. Israel carried out airstrikes in Rafah on Monday and told Palestinians to evacuate parts of the southern Gaza city where more than a million people uprooted by the seven-month war have been sheltering in tents and crowded schools. Israeli strikes have flattened other parts of Gaza to such an extent that there is no location beyond Rafah with the infrastructure and resources to host those currently sheltering there, the U.N. human rights office statement added.
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Stocks rise on renewed hopes of rate cuts
Stock markets advanced on Monday on renewed optimism that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year and on a positive corporate earnings season."The market... might be feeling better about the earnings outlook and the interest rate outlook, but the geopolitical backdrop remains a challenge to say the least," said Briefing.com analyst Patrick O'Hare.
AFP
Sony backtracks faced with anger of 'Helldivers 2' players
Sony backtracked Monday after players of its popular cooperative third-person shooter game "Helldivers 2" pushed back against a requirement to link with its PlayStation Network platform.Steam is a popular platform for playing video games on PCs, tablets and phones, while PlayStation Network is a similar platform for PlayStation users.
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Malawi court drops corruption charges against vice president
A court in Malawi has dropped corruption charges against the country's Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima, clearing a legal hurdle over his potential candidacy in next year's presidential election. Chilima was arrested in 2022 over graft allegations after the country's corruption watchdog alleged he was rewarded for assisting Xaviar Ltd and Malachitte FZE, two companies connected to British businessman Zuneth Sattar, to be awarded contracts by the Malawi Government. Both Chilima and Sattar denied any wrongdoing.
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Georgia's attorney general says Savannah overstepped in outlawing guns in unlocked cars
Georgia's attorney general says city officials in Savannah overstepped their authority by making it illegal to leave firearms in unlocked cars. Savannah's mayor and city council in April enacted the new city ordinance aimed at making it harder for criminals to steal guns, citing local police statistics showing more than 200 guns reported stolen last year from vehicles that weren't locked. State Attorney General Chris Carr, a Republican, said in a letter to Savannah officials Friday that the gun ordinance runs afoul of a state law that prohibits local governments from regulating “the possession, ownership, transport, (or) carrying” of firearms.
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Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes?
Sharp-eyed grocery shoppers may notice new labels in the dairy aisle touting yogurt as way to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Danone North America, the U.S. branch of the French firm that makes several popular yogurt brands, asked the FDA in 2018 for clearance to make what is known as a “qualified health claim.” FDA gave Danone the nod in March.
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Ole Miss investigates 'racist overtones' as Black student taunted at pro-Palestine protest
Viral footage showed a University of Mississippi student appearing to mimic a monkey toward a Black woman who was part of pro-Palestinian protests.
Associated Press
For mom this Mother's Day, why not make homemade jam? Just don't tell her how easy it is
Mother’s Day always feels like a bit of a push-pull to me on many levels. Leaving the wide range of family dynamics aside (that’s another article, to be written by another writer!), the-stay-in-and-cook vs. going-out conundrum bubbles up every year. Sure, maybe even call it brunch, but I can promise you as a mom, and the daughter of a mom, the best part about Mother’s Day is keeping it happy and uncomplicated.
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Head of French equality watchdog in hot water over 'abusive' comments
The chairwoman of a French watchdog created by the government to promote equality is facing mounting pressure to step down over what employees called sexist and racist comments and her "toxic" management style.The managers are also accused of making "racist and Islamophobic comments" and stigmatising LGBTQ people despite repeated warnings.
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NY judge threatens Trump with jail for gag order violations
The New York judge presiding over Donald Trump's historic criminal trial again found the former US president in contempt of a gag order on Monday and threatened to jail him for further violations.Judge Juan Merchan held Trump in contempt of court and fined him $1,000 on Monday for a violation of the gag order prohibiting him from publicly attacking witnesses, jurors or court staff and their relatives.
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Milwaukee election leader ousted 6 months before election in presidential swing state
Milwaukee's election leader has been ousted by the mayor in a surprise move that comes just six months before Wisconsin's largest city will be in the spotlight in the presidential swing state. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced Monday that he would be replacing Milwaukee Election Commission Executive Director Claire Woodall with her deputy, Paulina Gutierrez. Milwaukee has been at the center of attention in Wisconsin, a state known for close elections and where four of the past six presidential contests have been decided by less than a percentage point.
Yahoo Finance
Stock market today: Stocks gain as Fed rate hopes fuel continued rally
Stocks rallied at the end of last week, getting a boost from a "Goldilocks" jobs report.
AFP
Biden speaks with Netanyahu as Rafah invasion looms
President Joe Biden held urgent talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday after Israel defied repeated US warnings and told Palestinians to evacuate part of the southern Gaza city of Rafah ahead of an offensive.The White House confirmed that "President Biden spoke today with Prime Minister Netanyahu," and said it would release a readout with details of the call soon.
USA TODAY
Iowa's new immigration law to reply on local police, but many doubt they can enforce it
Police chiefs and county attorneys across Iowa say they've been given no guidance on how to enforce the state's new 'illegal reentry' immigration law.
Politico
US fears Israel speeding up Rafah invasion timeline after deadly Hamas attack
A Hamas rocket attack on Sunday killed four Israeli soldiers.
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Israel's Rafah evacuation order sparks global alarm
Israel called on Palestinians to leave eastern Rafah Monday ahead of a ground invasion of the southern Gaza city, amid increasing global alarm about the consequences of such a move.The Palestinian Red Crescent said "thousands" of Gazans were on the move, leaving eastern Rafah.
CNN
Speaker Johnson faces ouster vote in pivotal week
Speaker Mike Johson is expected to confront a vote over his ouster this week, a pivotal moment that presents a major leadership test for the Louisiana Republican even though he is expected to prevail in the vote.
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DNC requests judges throw out RNC lawsuits in Michigan and Nevada, arguing they are aimed at sowing distrust in 2024 election
The Democratic National Committee is requesting that judges in Michigan and Nevada throw out “dangerous” and “flawed” lawsuits, related to voter rolls and to mail-in ballots, that were launched by the Republican National Committee earlier this year. The DNC is warning that the lawsuits represent former President Donald Trump’s attempts to undermine the American public’s confidence in the upcoming November elections.
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French bakers claim world record for longest baguette
Baguettes are a notable component of France’s culinary scene. Now, French bakers have taken the record for the longest baguette ever made.
CNN
Young boy dies in Texas floodwaters as authorities make more than 200 rescues across state
The body of a 4-year-old boy was recovered from floodwaters near Fort Worth, Texas, on Sunday, as search and rescue teams statewide continue to patrol streets and neighborhoods inundated by rainfall.

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