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The Cost of Competing With China
The Biden administration is betting that new China tariffs will be politically popular, even if they could slow the transition from fossil fuels.The New York Times - Top stories - China -
This gold rally is made in China
The average daily trading volume on the Shanghai Gold Exchange almost doubled in AprilFinancial Times - Business - China -
Surging Hospital Prices Are Helping Keep Inflation High
Hospital prices last month notched their highest increase in 13 years. The hikes are a reason U.S. inflation remains elevated.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Wegovy is becoming too essential for its elite price
As the health benefits of anti-obesity medicines widen, pharma companies need to rethink what they chargeFinancial Times - Business -
3 moves to avoid as gold's price rises
Considering buying gold at today's high price? Then you'll want to avoid making these three moves.CBS News - Top stories -
Oil Prices Rise But Stay Stuck in Narrow Range
Oil futures edged higher with the market awaiting OPEC’s next move, with three possible scenarios for the June 1 meeting—extend, unwind or completely remove the voluntary cuts of 2.2 million barrels a day.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The average price of EVs is dropping—here’s how much
Tesla contributed to the drop as it cut prices in the last year, but overall, lower EV prices have not yet generated appreciably higher sales volume.MarketWatch - Business -
Target lowering prices on 5,000 frequently bought items
Target said Monday it will lower prices on approximately 5,000 frequently bought items as it seeks to stay competitive amid signs consumers are experiencing price fatigue.NBC News - Top stories -
Dow Edges Higher With Retail Earnings in Focus
Stock indexes were mixed, with the Dow inching higher after retreating from the 40000 mark on Monday.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Crypto Astrologers See Price Moves in the Stars
They predict the ups and downs of Bitcoin based on planetary movements, and their super-secretive clientele listens.Wired - Tech - Crypto -
Target slashing prices on thousands of items this summer
Target is planning to lower prices, saying it will cut the cost of thousands of items this summer, hoping to lure customers back into stores. It comes as Americans juggle short-term needs with long-term financial goals. CBS News business analyst ...CBS News - Top stories -
South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Gaza offensive
It says Israel must be forced to stop its operation in Rafah, in a fresh bid to the UN's top court.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Gaza offensive
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South Africa’s ‘lost leader’ faces the end game
What’s at stake in Cyril Ramaphosa’s last electionFinancial Times - World -
Israel accuses South Africa of false claims at ICJ
Israel's lawyers push back against South Africa, which is trying to get its Rafah offensive stopped.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Israel accuses South Africa of false claims at ICJ
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South of France, but not as we know it: exploring Nîmes and the Gard
Unesco listing for the city’s Roman temple put this city on the map last year, but there are uncharted delights in the surrounding towns as well. The director of a newly refurbished boutique hotel in the old town of Nîmes tells me he has gained ...The Guardian - World -
South Africans' desperate search for jobs overshadows election
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The Kiwi Makes a Startling but Careful Comeback
At a sanctuary on New Zealand’s North Island, the long-endangered flightless birds have grown so much in number that they are being transported to other areas to start new colonies.The New York Times - World -
Vermont makes waves on data privacy
The Hill's weekly technology news digest. {beacon} Friday, May 17, 2024 Welcome to Tech Friday, a new joint project of The Hill and Pluribus News covering tech policy across government. Sign up to receive The Hill's newsletters here. Rather ...The Hill - Politics -
Why cassette tapes are making a comeback
While vinyl controlled the largest share of the physical music market last year, cassette tapes are surging in popularity. The medium saw an increase in sales from 2015 to 2023 of more than 400%. Marc Masters, author of "High Bias: The Distorted ...CBS News - Top stories -
Ryanair said it plans to buy back about $760.9 million worth of shares after an increase in the Irish low-cost carrier's earnings.
Ryanair said it plans to buy back about $760.9 million worth of shares after an increase in the Irish low-cost carrier’s earnings.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China Consumption and Investment Slow Unexpectedly
China’s consumption and investment slowed in April, while industrial output beat expectations as Beijing doubled down on its manufacturing drive to spur growth.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
China Is Not Just Another Trading Partner
‘I support free global trade except with countries that cheat and steal and use slave labor.’The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
China Vanke Secures Fresh Loan
The major Chinese developer has secured a fresh loan that takes its total borrowings this month to more than US$1 billion, part of ongoing efforts to temper liquidity pressures as it seeks to finish housing projects.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
China's Youth Unemployment Eased in April
China’s youth unemployment rate declined in April, in what will likely be welcome news for Beijing as it steps up policy support for the economy.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Columbia Faculty Group Passes No-Confidence Resolution Against President
Hundreds of professors at the university weighed in on the resolution, which said the president, Nemat Shafik, had committed an “unprecedented assault on student’s rights.”The New York Times - Top stories -
French LGBTQ groups 'extremely concerned' over increase in attacks
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Human rights group urges Thailand to stop forcing dissidents to return home
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Western German state bans pro-Palestine group, raids four properties
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Ranking every coach in the Group of Five heading into the 2024 college football season
Ranking every Group of Five coach from 66-1 as the conferences set to battle for CFP inclusion this seasonCBS Sports - Sports -
Columbia faculty group passes no-confidence measure on school's president
Columbia University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences approved a vote of no confidence Thursday against university President Minouche Shafik over her handling of the recent pro-Palestinian protests on campus. The vote, organized by the school’s ...The Hill - Politics -
Harvard Ignored Antisemitism Advisory Group’s Recommendations, House Committee Says
In a report, the committee listed what it said were Harvard’s failures to crack down on antisemitism. Harvard said the report gives an “incomplete and inaccurate view” of its efforts.The New York Times - Top stories -
Chinese Retailer Temu Under Fire From European Consumer Groups
Temu, the discount retailing app owned by Chinese e-commerce giant PDD Holdings, is facing consumer complaints that its business practices violate a new online content law in Europe.The Wall Street Journal - Business - China -
House panel accuses Harvard of suppressing antisemitism group's findings
The House Education and the Workforce Committee released a report Friday it says shows Harvard University's lack of action against antisemitism, accusing the top university of suppressing its own antisemitism taskforce’s recommendations. ...The Hill - Politics -
CURO Group Says Bankruptcy Court Confirms Reorganization Plan
CURO Group Holdings said Friday that its reorganization plan was confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Youngkin Vetoes Measures to Remove Tax Breaks for Confederate Heritage Group
The Virginia governor rejected efforts by the state’s Democrats to reshape the Commonwealth’s relationship with its Confederate past.The New York Times - Top stories -
Virginia governor allows Confederate groups to keep tax exemptions
Republican Glenn Youngkin also vetoed bills related to maintaining access to contraception, saying they were ‘not ready’. Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin has vetoed two bills that would have stripped tax exemptions for the United Daughters of the ...The Guardian - World -
European private equity groups forced to keep assets longer
Some firms are struggling to exit investments made when the industry boomed while interest rates were lowFinancial Times - Business -
Bipartisan group of senators unveil long-awaited guidance on AI bills
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