Eu Hits Roadblocks in Reaching Green Milestone As Elections Loom
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The colonialist overtones of EU’s green trade crusade
Many middle-income countries show reserves of pragmatic tolerance that Europeans do not necessarily deserveFinancial Times - World -
The colonialist overtones of EU’s green trade crusade
Many middle-income countries show reserves of pragmatic tolerance that Europeans do not necessarily deserveFinancial Times - Business -
Chris Mason: Parties squabble over policy pledges as elections loom
Political leaders fight for headlines ahead of local elections, leading to rumours of a general election.BBC News - Top stories -
How China’s Nuctech earned EU funds before being hit by EU raids
Also in this newsletter: Waiting for Emmanuel Macron’s words of wisdomFinancial Times - World - European Union -
McConnell hits Biden for ‘sending a green light to Putin’ with Afghanistan withdrawal
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) criticized President Biden for “sending a green light” to Russian President Vladimir Putin when the U.S. withdrew its troops from Afghanistan. McConnell joined Fox News's "America’s Newsroom" on ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
A Strike Looms in a Battleground State
Also, Biden said he would be “happy to debate” Trump. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - Top stories -
Newsom celebrates storage milestone but confirms blackouts are not over yet
California officials on Thursday celebrated a milestone in their quest to achieve a 100-percent clean grid by 2045: the installation of more than 10,000 megawatts of battery storage. "Battery storage is foundational," Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said at ...The Hill - Politics -
Team Biden Is Posting Through the Looming TikTok Ban
President Joe Biden may have signed the TikTok ban bill into law, but his campaign is still active on the Chinese-owned app.Wired - Tech - Joe Biden -
Egypt warns of 'catastrophic consequences' as Rafah offensive looms
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Democrats Try to Navigate a Looming Strike in North Carolina
More than 7,000 U.A.W. workers at Daimler Truck plants in North Carolina are set to strike at midnight in a labor action that could carry political consequences.The New York Times - Top stories -
German Consumer Confidence Reaches Two-Year High
The forward-looking GfK consumer-climate index for Germany forecast confidence to rise to minus 24.2 in May from minus 27.3 this month, suggesting the country’s economy may have turned a corner and confirming a similar upbeat sentiment reading ...The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
Report: Amazon and NBA reach agreement on broadcast deal
Amazon Prime Video and the NBA are reportedly nearing an agreement that would make the streaming and retail giant a major platform for game telecasts.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Sources: Liverpool, Feyenoord reach deal for Slot
Liverpool have moved a step closer to appointing Arne Slot as manager at Anfield after reaching an agreement with Dutch club Feyenoord for the highly rated coach, sources have told ESPN.ESPN - Sports -
Putin’s War Will Soon Reach Russians’ Tax Bills
Russia’s president has signaled an increase in income and corporate taxes that will help finance the war. The move reflects his firm control over Russian policy.The New York Times - World - Russia -
Putin’s War Will Soon Reach Russians’ Tax Bills
Russia’s president has signaled an increase in income and corporate taxes that will help finance the war. The move reflects his firm control over Russian policy.The New York Times - Top stories - Russia -
Questions swirl over the future of TikTok. Who could own it? How will the platform operate?
Congress passed a bill that could ban TikTok. What could happen next, and who might buy the social media platform?Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
U.S. Begins Construction of Gaza Pier as Rafah Invasion Looms
More humanitarian aid could reach the enclave’s north via the floating pier, including if a planned Israeli ground offensive disrupts deliveries in the south.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Paramount and Skydance inch closer to a merger as key hurdle looms, sources say
Paramount Global and Skydance are getting closer to final terms on a merger agreement, sources told CNBC, but a renewal with Charter remains an obstacle.CNBC - Business -
Paramount and Skydance inch closer to a merger as key hurdle looms
Paramount Global and Skydance Media are making progress on a deal that would merge the media companies and buy out controlling shareholder Shari Redstone.NBC News - Top stories -
A defense budget of $1 trillion is looming. Here’s how to stop it
Stopping a trillion-dollar Pentagon budget requires mass movement to overcome the arms industry’s hold over Congress.The Hill - Politics -
Alvin Bragg and Democrats' 'Election Interference'
His theory in New York state’s Trump case is crazier than you think.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Texans reached "compromise" with NFL, Titans over use of Oilers-style blue
Last year, the NFL forced the University of Houston to ditch alternate uniforms that included Houston Oilers-style Columbia Blue.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Harry Kewell’s Yokohama defy the odds to reach Asian Champions League final
Socceroo great sees 10-man team beat South Korea’s Ulsan Shootout ensures showdown with UAE’s Al-AinHarry Kewell has enjoyed the greatest moment of his coaching career by guiding the 10-man Yokohama F.Marinos, against all the odds, into the Asian ...The Guardian - World - UEFA Champions League -
Scotland Made Big Climate Pledges. Now They’re ‘Out of Reach.’
Despite significant progress, Scotland was falling short on cutting vehicle emissions, switching to heat pumps and even restoring peatland, the government said.The New York Times - Science - Climate -
Scotland ditches 2030 climate target as being ‘out of reach’
Decision to drop pledge to cut emissions by 75% by end of the decade labelled an ‘abject humiliation’ for SNP-Green coalitionFinancial Times - Business - Climate -
Cost of buying a home in America reaches a new high, Redfin says
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.CBS News - Top stories -
Ukraine can keep on fighting Russia — but the 'victory' it wants might be out of reach
With future military aid looking uncertain, uncomfortable questions are being asked as to what "victory" Ukraine could realistically achieve against Russia.CNBC - Business - Ukraine -
Biden talks to Howard Stern as campaign looks to reach voters
President Biden sat down with radio host Howard Stern in a live interview and said he would be happy to debate Donald Trump. NBC News White House Correspondent Aaron Gilchrist joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the state of the Biden campaign.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Daimler Truck Workers Reach Deal and Avert Threatened Strike in North Carolina
The United Automobile Workers reached an agreement involving workers who make Freightliner trucks and Thomas Built buses. The deal comes as the union seeks to expand its membership in southern states.The New York Times - Business -
Daimler Truck Workers Reach Deal and Avert Threatened Strike in North Carolina
The United Automobile Workers reached an agreement involving workers who make Freightliner trucks and Thomas Built buses. The deal comes as the union seeks to expand its membership in southern states.The New York Times - Top stories -
Green Roofs Are Great. Blue-Green Roofs Are Even Better
Amsterdam is experimenting with roofs that not only grow plants but capture water for a building’s residents. Welcome to the squeezable sponge city of tomorrow.Wired - Tech -
TikTok reward-to-watch feature suspended after EU threats to block it
Service suspended in France and Spain amid safety and addiction concerns among children, in first use of new digital laws. A TikTok service offering rewards such as gift vouchers for watching videos has been suspended by the company shortly after ...The Guardian - World - Tiktok -
Russia or EU? Controversial bill draws Georgians onto streets
Thousands of Georgians have been protesting against a new bill that they claim will crush dissent.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
Sadiq Khan urges Labour to pursue UK-EU youth mobility deal
London mayor tells FT that scheme would be ‘incredibly important’ for capital after Labour shunned proposalFinancial Times - Business -
Sadiq Khan urges Labour to pursue UK-EU youth mobility deal
London mayor tells FT that scheme would be ‘incredibly important’ for capital after Labour shunned proposalFinancial Times - World -
Poland lays claim to a leadership role in Europe as Russia's war threatens stability
Poland’s foreign minister has called on NATO to increase its defense preparedness and said his government wants to be at the center of decision-making in the European Union, seeking to reestablish the country as a reliable international partner as ...ABC News - World - Russia -
‘Confined to this little island’: Britons criticise rejection of EU youth mobility deal
Hundreds voice dismay at Sunak and Starmer, accusing them of misreading UK attitudes towards Europe. Elena, 35, was “flabbergasted” when she heard that both Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer had dismissed a proposal by the European Commission to ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
BHP plans £31bn bid for Anglo American but attracts ire from South Africa and shareholders
Legal & General and Abrdn criticise offer as undervaluing UK-listed minerFinancial Times - Business -
BHP plans £31bn bid for Anglo American but attracts ire from South Africa and shareholders
Legal & General and Abrdn criticise offer as undervaluing UK-listed minerFinancial Times - Business -
Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction in New York overturned on appeal
State appeals court found mistakes in prosecution of former film mogul that gave momentum to #MeToo movementFinancial Times - Business - New York