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Steve Bannon says 'lawfare' against Trump isn't working amid former president's legal woes
Steve Bannon downplayed concerns about former President Trump’s legal cases on Monday, saying the “lawfare” being attempted against him is actually helping the former president’s campaign. Bannon, Trump’s 2016 campaign executive and a senior ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
China Critic's Exit From Congress Threatens Anti-Beijing Momentum
Mike Gallagher, who championed the bill that could lead to a TikTok ban, made companies tremble over their links to China.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
The Biden administration hit alleged Chinese hackers with sanctions and criminal charges, while the U.K. accused Beijing of hacking its electoral register to steal voters' information.
The Biden administration hit alleged Chinese hackers with sanctions and criminal charges, while the U.K. accused Beijing of hacking its electoral register to steal voters’ information.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Baseless '2020 poll fraud' claims resurface ahead of S. Korea vote in April
Yahoo News - World -
Video does not show 'expulsion of Chinese citizens from Indonesian city'
Yahoo News - World -
2024 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top breakouts from proven model that nailed Bobby Witt Jr.'s strong season
SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season and identified Fantasy baseball 2024 breakoutsCBS Sports - Sports -
RFK Jr.’s sister worries he’s taking votes from Biden: 'There’s so much at stake'
The sister of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is worried that her brother will act as an election disrupter and take votes away from President Biden as he mounts an independent bid against him. When asked by CNN’s Erin Burnett about why she believes voting ...The Hill - Politics -
Trump New York fraud bond cut to $175 million in appeal from $454 million
Former President Donald Trump earlier had complained he could not obtain a $454 million appeal bond for a New York civil fraud case judgment.CNBC - Business - New York -
'3 Body Problem' cast addresses whitewashing criticism from fans of the original Chinese novels
Amid early criticism and fears of whitewashing, the cast of the highly anticipated sci-fi series “3 Body Problem” says it does justice to the original Chinese novels.NBC News - Top stories -
Dutch leader visiting Beijing for talks on Ukraine, Gaza
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has told visiting Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that attempts to restrict China’s access to technology will not stop the country’s advanceABC News - World - Netherlands -
Beijing Responds on Hong Kong: 'Don't Be a Worrywart'
The foreign ministry blames Western media for deteriorating perceptions of the territory.The Wall Street Journal - World - Hong Kong -
Star Trek 4 Takes Another Step Toward Sending Off The Reboot's Cast In Style
After years of development issues, Star Trek 4 has reportedly found a new screenwriter in The Flight Attendant co-creator Steve Yockey. Paramount Pictures supposedly still sees the project as a film finale for the cast--like Chris Pine, Zachary ...GameSpot - Tech -
Video: Why Consumer Confidence Is Falling
The WSJ’s Dion Rabouin breaks down the latest conference board data and what consumers are saying about the economy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Consumer Confidence Little Changed in March
Americans are feeling more upbeat about current business and labor market conditions, but are concerned about where the economy is headed.Inc. - Business -
'What's happened to thrusting, confident Scotland?'
The joy of the autumn has dwindled and now all Scotland can see are problems. What has gone wrong for Steve Clarke's squad?BBC News - Top stories -
Sheridan Smith: 'I lost confidence but it's come back'
Smith is playing a woman in the midst of a breakdown, something the actress has experienced herself.BBC News - Top stories -
The irony of Steve Martin's life isn't lost on him
People participate in documentaries for all kinds of reasonsABC News - Entertainment -
Xi tries to restore investor confidence in China
Also in this newsletter: US debt warning, German growth downgrades, the return of the commuteFinancial Times - World - China -
Steve Martin gets the documentary film treatment
The comedian known for being wild and crazy is now the subject of a documentary on Apple TV+, titled "STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces." Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Steve Martin, and with filmmaker and longtime fan Morgan ...CBS News - Entertainment -
Philippines summons China envoy over standoff, dares Beijing to seek arbitration
The Philippines summoned China’s envoy on Monday to protest against “aggressive actions” in the South China Sea at the weekend, as Manila’s defense minister dared Beijing to bolster its vast sovereignty claims by taking them to international ...NBC News - Top stories - China -
UK accuses groups linked to China of two 'malicious cyber campaigns'
Deputy PM Oliver Dowden announces sanctions against Chinese state-affiliated organisations after hacking attacks.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
U.S. business leaders meet with China’s president as Beijing seeks closer ties
NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer reports from Beijing, where a number of U.S. business leaders, including the CEOs of Blackstone, Qualcomm, Bloomberg, Chubb and FedEx, met with the Chinese presidentNBC News - Top stories - China -
Mumbai overtakes Beijing to become Asia's billionaire capital for the first time
Mumbai has overtaken Beijing as the city with the most billionaires in Asia, according to the Hurun Research Institute’s global rich list.NBC News - Top stories -
Tesla’s Pivot to China Saved Musk. It Also Binds Him to Beijing.
Tesla and China built a symbiotic relationship, with credits, workers and parts that made Mr. Musk ultrarich. Now, his reliance on the country may give Beijing leverage.The New York Times - Business - China -
Apple’s stock has faltered, but a Steve Jobs moment in AI may be on the horizon
Apple is perceived to be behind the curve when it comes to AI. But what if CEO Tim Cook is about to stage his big “Steve Jobs” moment?MarketWatch - Business -
Andy Reid confirms multiple teams "came after" DC Steve Spagnuolo
Just a few days after winning Super Bowl LVIII, the Chiefs announced they had signed defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to a contract extension.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Rob Page confident Wales can subdue ‘fantastic’ Lewandowski in playoff clash
Wales manager a ‘proud man’ if Poland beaten in Euros playoffPage: ‘It’s about us imposing ourselves on them’Rob Page is confident the power of collectivism can not only subdue the individual brilliance of Poland’s Robert Lewandowski and transport ...The Guardian - World -
Consumer confidence dips in March on more pessimism about the future of the economy
Consumer confidence fell in March to a four-month low as persistent inflation and the 2024 presidential election made Americans more anxious, a new survey showed.MarketWatch - Business -
US faces Liz Truss-style market shock as debt soars, warns watchdog
Fiscal burden on ‘unprecedented’ path, says independent Congressional Budget Office headFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces review – intimate portrait of a comedy legend
From his childhood job in Disneyland and huge standup success to movie stardom and later life career as a dry humorist this is a fascinating insight into a wild and crazy career. Comedian Steve Martin now comes as close as he’s ever going to get ...The Guardian - World -
Trump taps superfans to make Spacs great again
TMTG looks like a rightwing meme stock combined with the classic pathologies of the blank cheque bubbleFinancial Times - Business - Donald Trump -
'STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces' Review: An Iconic Comic's Past and Present
The beloved comedian, who retired from stand-up decades ago when he was a titan of the form and has since forged a second career as an actor, is the subject of Morgan Neville’s film on Apple TV+.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Steve Garvey is part of a never-ending flow of baseball players turned politicians
From minor leaguers to Hall of Famers, hundreds of former players have sought public office after the end of their sports career. On 5 March, former baseball star Steve Garvey made it into the runoff for the US Senate seat from California vacated ...The Guardian - World -
Apple Turns to Longtime Steve Jobs Disciple to Defend Its 'Walled Garden'
Former Chief Marketing Officer Phil Schiller has frequently made it clear that Apple doesn’t intend to yield to developer criticism.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Apple -
China's Xi meets American CEOs in bid to boost confidence in ailing economy
China's President Xi Jinping met with top U.S. executives in Beijing as his government tries to reassure foreign businesses about the economy.NBC News - Top stories - China -
After HBCU administrator's suicide, alumni have 'no confidence' in leadership
Lincoln University's alumni association issued a statement of "no confidence" after President John Moseley's reinstatement after an administrator's suicide.ABC News - Top stories -
Steve Belichick roasts father Bill in very Belichick-ian fashion
"I got a job, he doesn't."Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Bleak Tory mood enlivens talk of summer election and confidence vote
PM likely to land in trouble after May but chances of a leadership ousting are slimFinancial Times - World -
Steve Martin: Comic, banjo player, and now documentary film subject
The 78-year-old comedian known for being wild and crazy is now the subject of a documentary on Apple TV+, titled "STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces."CBS News - Entertainment -
China faces ‘fork in the road,’ IMF chief says, urging Beijing to embark on pro-market reforms
China’s economy can grow far faster if it adopts a comprehensive package of pro-market reforms, according to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.CNBC - Business - China