Ukraine and US to build small modular nuclear reactor to produce hydrogen and ammonia

Yahoo Finance
Healthcare: Latinos still 'experience particularly high uninsured rates,' new data shows
According to a new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) exclusively shared with Yahoo Finance, the Latino uninsured rate in the US stands at 18%, twice as high as the US average.
AFP
Argentina's Milei faces 2nd general strike in 5 months
Argentina's President Javier Milei faced his second general strike Thursday in just five months in office, as workers angered by austerity cuts brought the capital to a standstill.- 'Useless sacrifice' - Just weeks after taking office in December, Milei faced his first general strike.
USA TODAY
Federal appeals court refuses to dismiss Hunter Biden's gun charges, setting up June trial
A federal appeals court refused Thursday to dismiss Hunter Biden's gun charges in Delaware, clearing the way for a June trial.
Reuters
Hunter Biden loses bid to dismiss gun charges, clearing way for June trial
A federal appeals court panel rejected a bid by U.S. President Joe Biden's son to dismiss criminal gun charges, clearing the way for Hunter Biden's June 3 trial, a first for the child of a sitting president. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Philadelphia said Hunter Biden could not appeal because the lower court had not yet entered a final judgment in the case. Shortly after the appeals court ruled, U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika ordered the trial of up to six days to begin June 3 in Wilmington, Delaware.
USA TODAY
Police in North Carolina shoot woman who opened fire in Walmart parking lot after wreck
A woman who witnesses claim was shooting a gun in the parking lot of a Walmart in North Carolina was shot by a police officer.
AFP
Low-cost MRI paired with AI produces high-quality results
A magnetic resonance imaging device built with off-the-shelf parts and paired with AI matched the performance of high-end MRI machines, according to a study published Thursday that could pave the way for greater access to the life-saving tools.To tackle the problem, Yujiao Zhao and colleagues at the University of Hong Kong built a simplified, low-powered MRI machine using store-bought hardware that cost around $22,000, and published their findings in the prestigious journal Science.
USA TODAY
Woman was living behind store's rooftop sign for a year with desk, flooring, houseplant
A 34-year-old woman was found by contractors living in the rooftop sign of a Family Fare Supermarket in Midland, Michigan.
CBS News
Slain U.S. airman's girlfriend witnessed shooting on FaceTime, lawyer says
The Florida sheriff's deputy has been placed on administrative leave after the deadly shooting of Senior Airman Roger Fortson.
AFP
Judge tosses California children's pollution suit against US govt
A federal lawsuit brought by a group of California children who claimed the US government was harming them by failing to clamp down on pollution has been tossed out by a judge.But a federal judge on Wednesday dismissed the lawsuit, saying the children could not make their case.
Time
What's the Best Kind of Sunscreen?
Chemical or mineral? Cream or spray? Here's what to know.
AFP
Trump accuses Biden of siding with Hamas
Donald Trump accused election rival Joe Biden Thursday of siding with Hamas when he threatened to stop sending US weapons to Israel as it wages war against the Palestinian militant group in Gaza, calling the president's stance "disgraceful.""Crooked Joe is taking the side of these terrorists, just like he has sided with the Radical Mobs taking over our college campuses," Trump posted on his Truth Social network, referring to the protests against the war that have spread across US universities.
Associated Press
South Sudan mediation talks launched in Kenya with a hope of ending conflict
High-level mediation talks on South Sudan were launched Thursday in Kenya with African presidents calling for an end to a conflict that has crippled the country's economy for years. “We hope that the opposition groups have a similar conviction and desire for peace in South Sudan, which, when fully achieved, will bring everlasting stability and economic development in the region, not just South Sudan,” he said. Ruto reiterated Thursday the need for inclusive and home-grown solutions to African issues.
Reuters
Cuba may import sugar, rum industry pressed amid disastrous harvest
The Cuban sugar harvest is winding down at the lowest tonnage since 1900, forcing the government to import and putting more pressure on its domestic rum, soft drink and pharmaceutical industries, according to official reports, two economists and a rum industry source. President Miguel Diaz-Canel said at the end of April that the state-run industry had produced 71% of the 412,000 metric tons planned, or just shy of 300,000 metric tons, and would mill into May. Cuba produced 350,000 metric tons in the last harvest and while some sugar mills remain open, yields drop sharply in May as hot, humid weather sets in, accompanied by summer rains.
AFP
Black US airman killed in police 'excessive' use of force: lawyer
A Black airman in the US Air Force was shot and killed in an "excessive" use of force by a Florida sheriff's deputy who burst into the wrong apartment, a lawyer retained by his family said Thursday."He was in his apartment, his sanctuary, his castle, where he had every right to be, and they forcefully entered into his apartment," Crump said, in an "excessive" use of force.
Associated Press
Technology crushing human creativity? Apple's 'disturbing' new iPad ad has struck a nerve online
A newly released ad promoting Apple's new iPad Pro has struck quite a nerve online. “The most powerful iPad ever is also the thinnest,” a narrator says at the end of the commercial. Apple's intention seems straightforward: Look at all the things this new product can do.
Reuters
US Supreme Court reinforces police power in seized vehicle ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday reinforced the power of law enforcement authorities to retain seized property belonging to people not charged with a crime, ruling in favor of Alabama officials who were sued by two women whose cars were held for more than a year. In a 6-3 ruling powered by its conservative majority, the justices affirmed a lower court's dismissal of the lawsuits by the two plaintiffs, who were denied prompt hearings to reclaim vehicles seized by police in crimes committed by other people. The three liberal justices in a dissent called the majority's reasoning "deeply flawed," and a libertarian legal group called the ruling a major blow to private property rights.
AFP
Pope's holy year causes transport jitters for Rome
Pope Francis on Thursday confirmed that a once every quarter century holy year would be held in 2025, setting off a race against time for Rome and the Vatican to prepare for more than 30 million pilgrims from around the world.Organisers say 32 million people are expected in Rome and the Vatican over the year for the many special masses, conferences and exhibitions that will be put on.
Associated Press
US says Rafah offensive would jeopardize cease-fire talks as Biden threatens to halt more Israel aid
The United States warned on Thursday that Israel will be dealing a strategic victory to Hamas if it carries out plans for an all-out assault on Rafah, the militants' last major stronghold in Gaza. The warning was backed by a new threat from President Joe Biden: He says he will pause more offensive military assistance to Israel if it goes through with the operation in a city where more than 1 million civilians are sheltering. Biden last week put on hold a shipment of large bombs to Israel over concerns the weapons are of the type that has caused significant civilian casualties in Gaza and would almost certainly do more such damage if Israel conducted a major offensive in Rafah.
CBS News
Americans are choking on surging fast-food prices
The price of a McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese meal has more than doubled since 2014, data show.
CNN
New bill aims to limit harmful heavy metals found in baby food
US lawmakers plan to introduce a bill Thursday that aims to limit the amount of heavy metals found in baby food through stronger regulation and enforcement by the US Food and Drug Administration.

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