Biden’s Trade Moves Raise Tensions With China and Japan but Draw Cheers at Home
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A China-U.S. EV Trade War Could Put Brakes on Biden's Clean-Car Agenda
The cost of batteries will rise as the administration tries to keep finished, heavily subsidized Chinese vehicles out of the U.S., driving domestic EVs to unaffordable price points.Inc. - Business - Joe Biden -
Japan, US move ahead in co-developing hypersonic weapons interceptor
Japan and the United States have signed an arrangement to jointly develop a new type of missile defense system as the allies seek to defend against the growing threat of hypersonic weaponsABC News - World -
Microsoft Asks Hundreds of China-Based AI Staff to Relocate Amid U.S.-China Tensions
The request comes as the Biden administration toughens controls on China’s access to cutting-edge American technology.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - China -
Microsoft Asks Hundreds of China-Based AI Staff to Consider Relocating Amid U.S.-China Tensions
The request comes as the Biden administration toughens controls on China’s access to cutting-edge American technology.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
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China’s Bullet Trains Are Raising Ticket Prices
The politically fraught move comes as part of a broader push in China to stem losses at subsidized public services.The New York Times - Business - China -
Futures exchange CME plans to launch bitcoin trading
US group has held discussions with market participants over Switzerland-based marketFinancial Times - Business - Crypto -
U.S. military begins moving pieces of offshore pier to provide aid to Gaza
The U.S. began moving pieces of the military pier toward Gaza on Wednesday, and it's expected to be operational in days.CBS News - Politics -
Italian anti-fascist activist jailed in Hungary to be moved to house arrest in Budapest
A Hungarian court of appeal has upheld a request from an Italian anti-fascist activist to be moved from jail to house arrest in Budapest as she awaits trialABC News - World -
The Power Move of Working the 5-to-9 Before the 9-to-5
Working a regular day, even into the evening, is for mere mortals. Those out to impress start well before dawn.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘We have to do what we have to do’: Israel’s Netanyahu stands firm on Rafah offensive despite U.S. tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged tensions with historical ally the U.S. over the military operation in Rafah in the Gaza Strip.CNBC - Business - Israel -
Trae Young trade rumors: Spurs have 'little interest' in acquiring Hawks star
Young could be dealt this summer, and San Antonio would be a logical landing spotCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Japan's Economy Shrinks Again as Inflation Hits Consumers' Pocketbooks
The weakness of the yen currency drives up the prices of imported food and gasoline.The Wall Street Journal - World - Japan -
Devin Halbal, Fashion and Travel TikTok Influencer, Takes on Japan
Devin Halbal had amassed hundreds of thousands of TikTok followers with her inspirational videos. Then she went to Asia.The New York Times - Lifestyle - Tiktok -
Japan’s economy contracts in first quarter as consumer spending lags
Weak yen puts pressure on household expenses and complicates central bank’s plan to raise interest ratesFinancial Times - Business - Japan -
Japan's Biggest Insurer Plans to Go Big on Foreign Credit
Nippon Life Insurance, the largest insurer in Japan by asset size, is planning to invest more in foreign credit markets, looking to diversify its portfolio even as key domestic yields hover at decade highs.The Wall Street Journal - World - Japan -
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Movie Review: ‘Babes’ is a giddy, raunchy, moving and (very) gooey look at childbirth and friendship
There have been movies about pregnancy and movies about childbirth and movies about female friendshipABC News - Entertainment -
Inside China's EV Takeover
Chinese carmakers are ramping up electric-vehicle production, posing a challenge to U.S. automakers. WSJ’s Yoko Kubota traveled to the city of Hangzhou to see the impact of China’s EV boomThe Wall Street Journal - World - China -
R.F.K. Jr. Draws Another $8 Million From His Running Mate, Nicole Shanahan
Ms. Shanahan, who has fueled Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign financially since becoming his running mate, has now poured nearly $15 million into the long-shot effort to elect him president.The New York Times - Top stories -
For China, Russia Is Both a Partner and a Predicament
On his trip to Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin will be seeking more support from Chinese leader Xi Jinping to resist Western efforts to isolate Moscow.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
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A race to raise blood money to halt an execution
A Kenyan mother's desperate attempts to save her son who is on death row in Saudi Arabia.BBC News - Top stories -
Matildas to chase 2026 Women’s Asian Cup on home soil as Australia confirmed as hosts
NSW, Queensland and Western Australia to host all matches2023 Women’s World Cup co-hosts placed only a bid for tournamentThe Matildas will get another chance to thrill local football fans on home soil with Australia named as the host nation for ...The Guardian - World -
Steelers 2024 NFL schedule: Full regular-season slate features three home games on prime time
A game-by-game look at Pittsburgh's scheduleCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Apple Challenged in China by Huawei's Shanghai Flagship Store
As iPhone sales declinein China, Apple's major competitor there is making an all-out push for market dominance.Inc. - Business - China -
Putin arrives in China on mission to deepen partnership with Xi
During the two-day visit the leaders will take part in a gala evening celebrating 75 years since the Soviet Union recognised the People’s Republic of China. Russian president Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping that the ...The Guardian - World - China -
Putin meets Xi in China state visit as Ukraine sees war setbacks
Putin's visit comes as the war in Ukraine raises questions about China's ties with Russia.BBC News - Top stories - China -
China's Nio unveils Tesla Model Y rival
Nio's new brand Onvo has launched its challenger to the world's best-selling electric vehicle.BBC News - Top stories - China -
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What to know about Vladimir Putin's visit to China
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China underlines an increasingly close partnership between the two alliesABC News - World - China -
Russia advances in Ukraine as Putin meets Xi in China
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, emboldened by the survival of his wartime economy and Russia's advances in Ukraine. Follow for live updatesCNN - Top stories - China -
Has the US declared economic war on China?
Biden unleashes new tariffs on Chinese EVs and clean energy importsFinancial Times - World - China -
Siemens Cuts Digital Industries Outlook on China Weakness
Siemens cut fiscal 2024 guidance for its closely watched digital industries unit, citing a slower-than-expected recovery in its China automation operations, but raised its forecast for the smart infrastructure division.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
At Robin Hood Gala, Wall Street’s Heavy Hitters Come Out
The Robin Hood Foundation, an antipoverty organization in New York City, threw a “Matrix”-inspired gala.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Grab Raises Profitability Metric Forecast as Quarterly Loss Narrows
The Southeast Asian ride-hailing and delivery specialist raised its full-year forecast for a key profitability metric, citing cost-cutting efforts and expansion in its core businesses that helped narrow its net loss in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Labour and Tories to raise pressure on City watchdog over growth
Concerns have risen over Financial Conduct Authority’s ability to spur competitivenessFinancial Times - World