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AstraZeneca Plans $1.5 Billion Manufacturing Facility In Singapore
The Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical giant plans to build a $1.5 billion manufacturing facility in Singapore to boost its global supply of cancer-killing treatments.The Wall Street Journal - World -
CyberArk to Acquire Venafi for $1.5 Billion as Cyber Market Shows Signs of Recovery
Vendors are eyeing acquisitions and IPOs as the cybersecurity market regains investor interest.The Wall Street Journal - World -
AI infrastructure startup CoreWeave raises $7.5 billion in debt deal led by Blackstone
CoreWeave's $7.5 billion debt financing follows a $1.1 billion funding round the startup announced two weeks ago.CNBC - Business -
Democratic donors warn Biden that Gaza stance threatens re-election bid
Fears grow that party split on Israel-Hamas war could favour Trump in November voteFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Keywords Studios’ stock surges as videogame company mulls improved £2 billion bid from EQT
The Swedish private -quity giant is considering acquiring Keywords Studios for 2,550 pence per share, in what would mark a 73% premium on its closing price Friday.MarketWatch - Business -
Children plot Chelsea Flower Show takeover
This year's event includes junior judges and a "no adults allowed" garden designed by children.BBC News - Top stories -
Blackstone to Grant Equity to Most Employees in Future U.S. Buyouts
The private-equity firm’s plan is part of a broader movement in the buyout industry to expand ownership beyond management ranks.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Global investors wake up to cheap UK stocks as takeover activity rises
Jupiter Asset Management boss says London-listed shares are ‘cheapest they have been in 50 years’Financial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
The battle for Vovchansk in Ukraine – in pictures
Russian forces have gained ground in Kharkiv, a region that Ukraine had largely reclaimed in the months after Russia’s invasion in February 2022. Ukraine has been evacuating civilians from around Vovchansk, where Russian forces control 40% of the ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
House GOP releases $1.5 trillion farm bill proposal as clock ticks
House Agriculture Chair Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) unveiled his long-awaited farm bill, teeing up the process of wedding the two chambers’ competing visions for the $1.5 trillion package underpinning the U.S. agriculture system. The committee is set ...The Hill - Politics -
Election battle lines drawn up
Plus, a row over graduate visas could leave UK universities fighting for their futureFinancial Times - World -
'Decisive' day for Assange extradition battle
The Wikileaks founder awaits a ruling on his right to appeal extradition to the US.BBC News - Top stories -
Company insolvencies jump; Royal Mail takeover would face security review; energy cap to fall in July – business live
Tesla’s chair discusses upcoming shareholder votes on relocating to Texas and Elon Musk’s $56bn pay deal. Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty rise up rich list as fortune increases by £120mBritish asylum housing tycoon breaks into Sunday Times rich ...The Guardian - World -
1 in 3 high-profile athletes threatened by bettors
The NCAA reports that nearly one in three star athletes receive abusive messages from people with "betting interests," with some college basketball players getting death threats during championship tournaments.ESPN - Sports -
Erdoğan accuses Eurovision song contest of ‘threatening the family’
Turkey’s president hit out at event, saying it encourages ‘gender neutralisation’ and ‘social corruption’. Turkey’s president has taken a swipe at the Eurovision song contest, accusing the annual event of allegedly encouraging “gender ...The Guardian - World -
Super Bowl star 'homemaker' speech sparks backlash
Harrison Butker also attacked "degenerate cultural values" and "the tyranny of diversity, equity and inclusion".BBC News - Top stories - NFL -
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Gold's Global Rally Is Sparking a New Investor Class
Gold is hitting record highs— bucking long held trends for the commodity. WSJ breaks down the factors behind its rally and why that’s bringing in a new class of investors.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Timberwolves Sparked a Turnaround for the Ages to Stun the Nuggets
Minnesota’s magical run began and ended with Rudy Gobert, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Sports -
Javier Milei sparks political brawl in Spain
Spanish opposition blames PM Pedro Sánchez for escalating row with Argentine presidentFinancial Times - World -
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The Battle Over Project Management Software Is Getting Personal
IT executives tasked with whittling down an ever-expanding, often duplicative menu of software used in-house are facing static from employees who just can’t quit their favorite project management tools.The Wall Street Journal - World -
RedBird Banks $4.7 Billion for Dealmaking
The sports, media and financial services investor collects fresh capital amid a flurry of high-profile deals.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden to visit Georgia in bid to court Black voters
President Biden is hitting the campaign trail in Georgia this weekend and focusing his energy on outreach to Black voters. The president will speak with voters Sunday before delivering a commencement address at Morehouse College. CBS News ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Carlyle seeks to buy Christmas in Japan with KFC bid
Private equity group’s move to take over Japanese operations of fried chicken chain is a tender offerFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Harry loses bid to name Murdoch in hacking claim
But the Duke of Sussex was granted permission to alter his case to include further accusations against journalists and private investigators.BBC News - Top stories -
Bid to extend police protest powers ruled unlawful
The High Court has ruled the Home Office acted outside of its powers in laws passed last year.BBC News - Top stories -
Senators call for probe on failed Andretti F1 bid
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has called on President Joe Biden's administration to investigate F1's decision to reject Andretti's attempt to join the grid.ESPN - Sports -
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Life-threatening flash flooding takes aim at parts of Texas and Louisiana
Relentless rounds of heavy rain have battered parts of Texas and Louisiana this spring, and another round is coming Thursday to many of the hard-hit areas.NBC News - Top stories -
Gantz threatens to quit Israeli government if no new war plan by June 8
Ultimatum by member of Netanyahu’s war cabinet brings to a head months of internal tensions over GazaFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Middle East Crisis: Benny Gantz Threatens to Leave Israel’s Government
Gantz, a centrist member of Israel’s war cabinet, told the Israeli prime minister he had until June 8 to address how Gaza would be governed after the war, among other unanswered questions.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Israel War Cabinet Member Sets Ultimatum and Threatens to Quit Government
Benny Gantz said he would quit the Netanyahu government on June 8 if the prime minister doesn’t present a plan for ending the war in Gaza and securing the enclave of more than 2 million Palestinians.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
China’s ‘AI-in-a-box’ products threaten Big Tech’s cloud growth strategies
Huawei leads trend of providing companies with means to power their own artificial intelligence apps rather than through public cloudFinancial Times - World - China -
Israel war cabinet minister threatens to quit over Gaza plan
Benny Gantz, a top member of Israel’s war cabinet and a rival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is warning he will resign if the prime minister does not change course in Gaza.NBC News - Politics - Israel -
As it happened: William Lai sworn in as Taiwan's new president
William Lai faces an aggressive Beijing, a divided parliament and a disgruntled youth in his first term.BBC News - Top stories -
'Stop threatening us', Taiwan's new president tells China
He urged Beijing to replace confrontation with dialogue, shortly after being sworn in on Monday.BBC News - Top stories - China -
The Supreme Court has emboldened the CFPB, threatening American consumers
The CFPB demands rigorous scrutiny by unconflicted watchdogs to restore sanity to our digital and economic landscapes. Only then can we ensure that our digital domains remain vibrant and accessible from the heavy hand of misguided governance.The Hill - Politics -
'The Apprentice' team fires back after Trump campaign threatens lawsuit
'Everybody talks about him suing a lot of people,' the film's director, Ali Abbasi, said of the former president. 'They don't talk about his success rate, though.'Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Donald Trump