Ex-N.Y. Official Accused of Working for China Faces Bribery Allegation

• Trump freezes U.S. law banning bribery of foreign officials

  Although President Trump can't overturn the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, experts say he can change how it is enforced.
  
  CBS News - 5h
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  Kanye West called himself 'Hitler' and was abusive to ex-employee, lawsuit alleges

  The mercurial hip-hop star allegedly mistreated Jewish employees inside his fashion company and compared himself to Adolf Hitler, according to a civil lawsuit filed Tuesday.
  
  Los Angeles Times - 1d

• Ukraine detains top intel official, accuses "the rat" of working for Russia

  Ukraine's main intelligence agency, the SBU, says one of its most senior officials was disinformation back to Russia.
  
  CBS News - 10h
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  Trump halts prosecution of firms accused of bribery abroad

  Trump has paused enforcement of an anti-corruption law, saying it "overreached" and stopped US firms from winning business overseas.
  
  BBC News - 1d
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  Trump to halt enforcement of law banning bribery of foreign officials

  President says move will ‘mean a lot more business for America’
  
  Financial Times - 1d
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  Trump faces pushback as he works to reshape federal government

  Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Joe Fryer on Sunday TODAY to discuss the two dozen lawsuits against President Donald Trump that are aimed at slowing down his attempts to reshape the ...
  
  NBC News - 3d
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  Baltimore man accused of flying drone over Ravens vs. Steelers playoff game faces three felony charges

  The game was paused when the drone was seen flying above
  
  CBS Sports - 4d
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  Neil Gaiman's ex-wife denies trafficking allegations

  The former couple faces a lawsuit from a woman who worked for the couple in New Zealand.
  
  BBC News - 4d
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  All USAID humanitarian work has effectively stopped, officials say

  Current and former USAID officials blasted the Trump administration's gutting of the agency, saying it has left critical partners in the lurch and staff in limbo.
  
  ABC News - 5d

More from The New York Times

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  What to Know About the Anti-Bribery Law Trump Is Targeting

  Federal prosecutors and securities regulators have gone after large companies for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which prohibits them from bribing foreign officials.
  
  The New York Times - 1d

• Stock Market Falls After Inflation Report

  Investors are now betting that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates just once more this year, a drastic shift in expectations since late 2024.
  
  The New York Times - 6h
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  Trump Softens Tone on Inflation After Pledging to Lower Prices

  President Trump pledged to lower costs on “Day 1” as a candidate. His administration now acknowledges it will take more time.
  
  The New York Times - 7h
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  Goldman Sachs Ditches Big Diversity Rule As Wall Street Backs Off DEI

  Goldman Sachs will drop a demand that corporate boards of directors include women and members of minority groups as financial firms backpedal from D.E.I. promises.
  
  The New York Times - 1d
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  Silicon Valley is Embracing Christianity (With the Help of Peter Thiel)

  When tech luminaries talk about their Christian faith, people listen.
  
  The New York Times - 1d

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  ‘The Opec of nickel’: Indonesia’s control of a critical metal

  What the country does with its newfound power will be crucial for everything from prices to the future of mining investments
  
  Financial Times - 27m

• Elon Musk's X to pay about $10 million to settle Trump lawsuit over account suspension

  Facebook and Instagram owner Meta recently said it would pay $25 million to settle a similar lawsuit by President Donald Trump.
  
  CNBC - 37m

• Chevron wants to save about $3 billion. Layoffs are on the horizon.

  The integrated energy company said that layoffs will affect 15% to 20% of its employees, starting this year and with most layoffs completed before the end of 2026.
  
  MarketWatch - 1h

• FCC set to investigate media giant Comcast over diversity commitments and says it could shut down DEI programs elsewhere

  Comcast says it ‘will be cooperating with the FCC to answer their questions’
  
  MarketWatch - 1h
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  Trump Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum May Raise U.S. Manufacturing Costs

  Duties of 25 percent on steel and aluminum will flow through to car buyers, beer drinkers, home builders, oil drillers and other users of metal goods.
  
  The New York Times - 1h