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Democrats back Republican Speaker’s plan to advance US aid to Ukraine
Move sets stage for Saturday vote that could unlock $60bn in support for KyivFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
‘Reality check’ for the green transition
Also in this newsletter: IMF warns EU off ‘subsidy race’, Apple under pressure from China, science round-upFinancial Times - World -
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 -
The legal downside to Trump’s very political trial strategy: From the Politics Desk
Donald Trump's legal exposure is colliding with his political strategy one week into his New York City hush money criminal trial.NBC News - Politics -
The Former Congressman in the Hot Seat at Trump's Truth Social
Devin Nunes is running a tiny, money-losing, slow-growing social-media company that just went public. The looming question: What if the app’s most important user—and biggest investor—wants to sell?The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
The Mayorkas impeachment was quickly dismissed, but its politics may not be
However you viewed the Mayorkas impeachment articles, its politics was brutal for Senate Democrats.The Hill - Politics -
Comer denounces Greene's motion to vacate Speaker: 'Not the right business model'
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) pushed back on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-Ga.) motion to vacate against Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), saying it is "not the right business model." “Now Mike Johnson walked into a bad ...The Hill - Politics -
Sandbox VR will make social VR game for Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon
Sandbox VR announced it has teamed up with Netflix again to create an immersive social virtual reality experience based on Rebel Moon.VentureBeat - Tech -
Meta's AI Model Agents Get Weird on Social Media
Bizarre interactions with humans include an AI bot bragging about its gifted child in a Facebook moms' group and one in a Buy Nothing group that offered items that did not exist.Inc. - Business - Meta -
Fintech finally starts to add up for investors
More firms may be seeking listings in the next yearFinancial Times - World -
Investor nerves tested as market themes unravel
Magnificent Seven tech stocks have come off the boil but is it just a blip?Financial Times - Business -
Israel and Iran: All-out war, or measured retaliation?
A full-blown Israel-Iran war would be devastating to both sides and highly destabilizing for the Middle East.CNBC - Business - Israel -
Pacific Northwest emerges as new Hispanic political hot spot
The Pacific Northwest is emerging as a staging ground for Latino political representation, as a trio of federal elected Latina officials from the region face their first reelection campaigns, with others potentially joining them in Congress. From ...The Hill - Politics -
Hackers claim Belarus fertilizer plant infiltrated to demand political prisoner release
A Belarusian hacker activist group claims to have infiltrated computers at the country’s largest fertilizer plant to pressure the government to release political prisonersABC News - World -
Political strategists on Trump's legal battles, Biden's handling of Middle East
A CBS News poll finds Americans' approval of the way President Biden is handling the Israel-Hamas war is at its lowest and more Americans want the president to encourage Israel to stop military actions in Gaza. Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Israel and Iran pull back from the brink
While risk of immediate all-out war has been averted, the danger for Middle East has far from passedFinancial Times - World - Iran -
Luxury car sales plunge as buyers put off by Seoul’s neon licence plates
President Yoon Suk Yeol has pledged to target private use of company vehiclesFinancial Times - World -
Critical mineral mining is key to the green transition, but experts warn reputational risks remain
Critical mineral mining is important to the green transition, but the mining industry's poor reputation is creating investment barriers.CNBC - Business -
Iran crisis risks easing pressure on Israel over Gaza, diplomats warn
Humanitarian situation in Palestinian enclave remains dire, says EU’s top diplomatFinancial Times - World - Iran -
South Korea President’s Support at New Low After Stinging Election Loss
Yahoo News - World - South Korea -
Israel's Attack on Iran Appears Fairly Limited, Easing Pressure on Oil Markets
Israel’s missile strikes against Iran overnight seem fairly limited, pointing to a de-escalation of conflict that is expected to diminish the oil market’s geopolitical risk premium in the short term, according to DNB Markets.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
She Painted a Few Champagne Bottles. Then Came Meta’s Customer Support Hell
A fashion influencer’s struggles to unblock her Instagram account highlight a long-standing problem with Meta’s lackluster customer service. Users and regulators say the company must step up.Wired - Tech -
Mike Johnson seeks support for Ukraine bill while quelling Republican revolt
Embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to stop a revolt among his fellow Republicans while winning support for his plan to provide military funding to Ukraine ahead of a possible vote Saturday. The chair of the Senate Commerce Committee ...CBS News - Politics - Ukraine -
Worried About Trump’s Support for Ukraine, Eastern Europe Tries Outreach
A gathering of officials from Lithuania and Ukraine and supporters of Donald J. Trump highlights growing efforts to get on the good side of the former U.S. president in case he is elected again.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Apple removes WhatsApp from China store under pressure from Beijing
Internet regulator orders delisting of two Meta-owned apps over ‘national security concerns’Financial Times - World - China -
Liberal Democrats Urge ‘No’ Vote on Israel Aid to Pressure Biden on Gaza
Progressives in the House who oppose unfettered military aid to Israel are pressing their colleagues to vote against the $26 billion bill, which is likely to pass, to send a message to President Biden.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Bolton hits Biden for putting 'enormous pressure' on Israel to not 'do more' to Iran
Former national security adviser John Bolton criticized President Biden for putting “enormous pressure” on Israel to not “do more” to Iran Friday, after the country launched retaliatory strikes on Israel following an attack earlier this month in ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Nvidia drops 10% as investors see risk in Big Tech shares
US stock markets suffer their worst run since October 2022 as investors pull back from AI betsFinancial Times - Business -
Key ally of Pakistan's prime minister demands end to ban on social media platform X
An important ally of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif demanded the government lift a two-month-old ban on the social media platform X, saying it violates citizens’ right to speech and expressionABC News - Tech -
LOOK: Texans reveal alternate logo after helmet leak on social media goes viral, pay tribute to Houston Oilers
The Texans have an alternate logo for the first time in franchise historyCBS Sports - Sports -
Most retirees don't delay Social Security benefits, research finds. Here's why experts say it pays to wait
A majority of new retirees claim Social Security retirement benefits before age 65, new research finds. Here's why experts say it's better to wait.CNBC - Business -
Johnson Turns to Democrats to Bring Up Ukraine Aid Bill in the House
Democrats, who stepped in late Thursday to save a resolution paving the way for the foreign aid package to be considered, will have to do so again on Friday in a critical vote on the House floor.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Ecuador's President Noboa looks set to win vote on new security measures
Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa looks set to win a referendum on Sunday that asks voters to support new security measures to fight rising violence, although recent power cuts could pose a threat to the ‘yes’ vote.NBC News - Top stories -
Extinct snake that measured 50 feet long discovered in India
The Vasuki indicus specimen dates back 47 million years and is more than double the average size of similar snakes, like pythons.CBS News - World - India -
House passes more measures countering Iran following attack on Israel
Politico - Politics - Iran -
Colorado group falls short in effort to put anti-abortion measure on the ballot
Only one of two opposing abortion ballot measures may qualify for the Colorado ballot this fall. An anti-abortion initiative failed to gather enough signatures.CBS News - Top stories - Abortion -
How young people see the matchup between two senior citizens: From the Politics Desk
A new Harvard poll shows how young voters are viewing the rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.NBC News - Politics