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Xi Jinping tightens grip on China’s military with new information warfare unit
Beijing launches restructuring of armed forces as it challenges US dominance in PacificFinancial Times - Business - China -
At G7 Meeting in Capri, Blinken Tackles Rough Seas and Global Crises
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and his counterparts, who met on the Italian island of Capri, welcomed signs that tensions between Iran and Israel might not worsen.The New York Times - World -
First lady Jill Biden to kick off Educators for Biden to mobilize teachers
First lady Jill Biden will kickoff Educators for Biden-Harris in Bloomington, Minnesota, on Friday, a national organizing effort to turn out votes for President Biden.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Xi Jinping’s Green Leap Forward
He wants China to win the race to provide climate solutions and assume the global leadership that would come with it.The New York Times - Top stories - China -
A ‘Nature School’ Meets in Brooklyn
A series of workshops hosted by the artist collective Field Meridians will try to get New Yorkers to open their eyes to the nature all around them.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Former Defense secretary: Silence ‘deafening’ after Israel’s strike on Iran
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper called Iran’s silence “deafening" after Israel struck near a major air base and nuclear site in the city of Isfahan early Friday. “This morning, the silence — from both sides, frankly — is deafening,” Esper, who ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
US ambassador meets with Gershkovich in Russia
The U.S. ambassador to Russia recently met with Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter who has been unlawfully detained in the country for more than a year. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow said Lynne Tracy met with Gershkovich, who was ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
NATO secretary-general says some allies have air defense systems they could give to Ukraine
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is pressing the allies to give more Patriot missile batteries and other equipment to UkraineABC News - World - Ukraine -
A Wave of AI Tools Is Set to Transform Work Meetings
An AI-powered wearable from startup Limitless promises to make meetings more productive. It’s the beginning of a wider transformation of human interactions.Wired - Tech -
Don't Waste Your 'Power Hours' In Meetings
Want to be more productive? Figure out the best time to let your mind wander.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Philippines, New Zealand Plan Troop Visits, Logistics Deals
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US envoy to UN visits Nagasaki A-bomb museum, pays tribute to victims
The American envoy to the United Nations has called for countries armed with atomic weapons to pursue nuclear disarmament as she visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, JapanABC News - World -
Rockies hitting coach Hensley Meulens' cockpit visit triggers FAA investigation
Meulens is seen in a since-deleted video sitting in one of the pilots' seats during a team charter from Denver to Toronto.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
A convicted rapist is charged with murder in the killing of a Connecticut visiting nurse
A convicted rapist has been charged with murder and attempted sexual assault in the killing of a visiting nurse at a Connecticut halfway house for sex offenders in OctoberABC News - Health -
Federal officials investigating cockpit visit by Rockies coach during United flight
Federal officials are investigating an unauthorized inflight cockpit visit by a coach for the Colorado Rockies during a United Airlines charter flightABC News - Sports -
Attacks in Ukraine's Dnipro, Odessa as Zelensky visits front line
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Japan’s inflation marks two years above BOJ’s target as meeting looms
Japan’s consumer inflation has stayed above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for two years, government data confirmed Friday, amid speculation over further interest-rate increases.MarketWatch - Business - Japan -
Crunching worms, squeaking voles, drumming ants: how scientists are learning to eavesdrop on the sounds of soil
More than 50% of the planet’s species live in the earth below our feet, but only a fraction have been identified – so far. Read more: No birdsong, no water in the creek, no beating wings: how a haven for nature fell silent. The sound of an ...The Guardian - World -
Extra 85,000 childcare places needed in England to meet government target
Official estimates come as ministers set out pilot scheme repurposing empty school spaceFinancial Times - World -
Trump meets with Orbán, Saudis, Cameron as they prepare for his return
Former President Trump is holding court with world leaders as foreign governments brace for the possibility of a second Trump administration, which would bring with it a major shift in U.S. foreign policy. Trump met Wednesday at Trump Tower with ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
China’s Export Dominance: What to Know
From cars to solar panels to furniture, China is using lavish bank lending and enormous investments in robotics to cement its global leadership in manufacturing.The New York Times - Business - China -
European Union official von der Leyen visits the Finland-Russia border to assess security situation
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Pennsylvania board's cancellation of gay actor's school visit ill-advised, education leaders say
The superintendent and several other top officials of a Pennsylvania school district say their school board's cancellation of a gay actor's visit to a middle school was premature and ill-advisedABC News - Entertainment -
'30 Rock' actor says his 'heart goes out' to students after visit canceled over 'lifestyle'
A “30 Rock” actor said his “heart goes out” to students at a middle school in Pennsylvania after a scheduled event with him was canceled by the local school board. Maulik Pancholy, who is openly gay, said in a Thursday Instagram post he “learned ...The Hill - Politics -
European Union official von der Leyen visits the Finland-Russia border to assess security situation
The head of the European Union’s executive branch says that Finland’s decision to close its border crossings with Russia over a surge in migrants is a security matter for the whole 27-member bloc to considerABC News - World - Russia -
U.S. not involved in any offensive operations, Blinken says of Israel's strike on Iran
Speaking after a meeting of G7 ministers in Capri, Italy, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had little to say about Israel's strike on Iran other than to say the U.S. was not involved in any offensive operations and that Washington and its ...NBC News - Politics - Iran -
Markets are a frog in boiling water on Iran-Israel
While the reaction to the latest hostilities has been tame, the global economy is too fragile for a new crisisFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Serious Fraud Office reviews cases after software problems
UK agency to look at past and present investigations as fresh issues emerge over evidence disclosureFinancial Times - Business -
Unease about Iran is bringing Arab states closer together
The standoff with Israel has done little to raise Tehran’s regional standingFinancial Times - Business - Iran -
Netanyahu’s Iran gambit leaves chance of avoiding all-out war
Attack does not compel Tehran to respond, say former officials and analysts, though they fear a line has now been crossedFinancial Times - Business - Iran -
Military briefing: the Israeli missiles used to strike Iran
Wreckage photographed in Iraq indicates how Israeli jets hit back at Tehran from afarFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Satellite Data Reveals Sinking Risk for China’s Cities
Development and groundwater pumping are causing land subsidence and heightening the risks of sea level rise.The New York Times - World - China -
China Orders Apple to Remove Popular Messaging Apps
WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram among apps cut from iPhone app store to comply with censorship demand.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - China -
San Francisco getting pandas from China
San Francisco is going to be the next U.S. city to receive a pair of pandas from China as part of the “panda diplomacy” program between Washington and Beijing. San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Friday that the San Francisco Zoo has been ...The Hill - Politics - China -
A lawyer, a banker and a speech therapist: Meet the 12 jury members of Trump’s hush money trial
Prosecutors and the defense team whittled down a pool of nearly 200 people to 12 jurors and an alternate.NBC News - Politics -
NBA playoffs: Who will meet in the Finals? Who has the most at stake this postseason? We break it all down
Who is the biggest threat to the Celtics in the East? The Nuggets in the West? And which team will be crowned champion? Our writers weigh in.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Norris takes Chinese GP sprint race pole, Hamilton second - reaction
Follow live text and audio commentary from practice and sprint qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix.BBC News - Top stories -
Gaza Is Biden’s War Now
The president didn’t start the war in the Middle East. But now it could define his campaign — and his legacy.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden’s containment migraine
The balancing act could get even trickier in the coming daysFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Biden Piles Sanctions on Alaska
As the election nears, he’s blocking oil drilling and mining in the state.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden