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The age of green protectionism
Shielding clean tech industry may have side effectsFinancial Times - World -
Photos: Storms Leave Destruction Across Houston
At least four people were killed when powerful weather ripped through the region. Officials were taking stock of the damage on Friday.The New York Times - Top stories -
Video shows destruction after deadly Texas storms
Shattered windows in high-rise buildings and fallen trees were visible around Houston after severe weather.BBC News - Top stories -
Putin and Xi vow to co-operate against ‘destructive and hostile’ US
Russia and China agree to tighten military ties and deepen economic partnership after talks in BeijingFinancial Times - Business -
Satellite Images Show Widening Destruction in Rafah Amid Israeli Invasion
Much of what has been seen is consistent with the aftermath of Israeli bombardment and ground operations elsewhere in Gaza since the war began last October.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Tokyo battles surge of destructive raccoons that went from pet to pest
Hotline set up in Japan’s capital to report sightings of raccoons, which became popular as pets after success of 1970s TV anime series. Having won the battle to tackle Tokyo’s population of giant, ravenous crows, the city’s authorities are now ...The Guardian - World -
Dogged Timberwolves force Game 7 with 45-point destruction of Nuggets
Anthony Edwards scores 27 as Wolves beat Nuggets 115-70Teams will meet in winner-take-all Game 7 on SundayAnthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over ...The Guardian - World - NBA -
‘She’s in the pantheon now’: Kristi Noem and the politicians who hit self-destruct
The dog-killing South Dakota governor’s VP hopes are in tatters. But she’s not the first politician to flame out with an own goal. She could have been a contender. But then she wrote a book. And suddenly Kristi Noem was caught like a rabbit – or a ...The Guardian - World -
Lawyers deal with heightened geopolitical fears among clients
Conflict-driven risks rise up agenda at Asia-Pacific law firmsFinancial Times - World -
Synagogue Arson Attempt Fuels Antisemitism Fears in France
Police shot and killed an armed suspect who was attempting to set fire to a synagogue in the northwest of the country.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Verstappen fears rivals have made step forward
Max Verstappen said Red Bull has work to do to maintain its big advantage over the rest of the field after a tough day of practice ahead of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.ESPN - Sports -
Biden to deliver commencement at Morehouse amid protest fears
President Biden is set to give the commencement address at Morehouse college as protests over the war in Gaza and Biden’s support of Israel have enveloped college campuses around the country. NBC’s Aaron Gilchrist reports for Sunday TODAY.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Fico shooting could trigger media crackdown in Slovakia, editors fear
Journalists voice concern after senior figures from ruling coalition blame independent outlets and opposition parties for incident. Slovakia PM shooting – latest updatesJournalists in Slovakia fear the attempted assassination of the country’s ...The Guardian - World -
Senate GOP fears Trump setting bar too low for Biden
Senate Republicans say former President Trump is making a mistake in setting too-low expectations for President Biden at their initial debate next month as he argues his successor at the White House “can’t put two sentences together.” They say ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Deadly Clashes in New Caledonia Raise Fears of Civil War
France has sent troops to quell violence in New Caledonia, where Paris is seen as backtracking on promises of self-determination.The New York Times - World -
Lawmakers Fear a Wave of Election Threats Tied to the Rise of Generative AI
Some small businesses are stepping up to help protect ballot boxes and preserve faith in the electoral process.Inc. - Business -
Neuralink's first brain implant patient feared device would have to be removed
Noland Arbaugh, who is paralyzed from the shoulders down, became the first human patient to receive the Neuralink device in January.ABC News - Top stories -
ECB pressures banks to speed up Russia exits on fear of US action
Regulator has requested detailed plans from lenders including Italy’s UniCredit and Austria’s RaiffeisenFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
Ukraine fears new Russian offensive is only ‘the first wave’ in a brutal summer
President Volodymr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia's new offensive in the northeastern Kharkiv region could be just the first wave while U.S. aid delays hurt Kyiv.NBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
‘The house is on fire’: Democrats fear Biden is losing pivotal Georgia
President has shed support among Black voters who helped him defeat Trump in battleground state in 2020Financial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
U.S. Fears Undersea Cables Are Vulnerable to Espionage From Chinese Repair Ships
U.S. officials are warning telecommunications companies that undersea cables that ferry internet traffic across the Pacific Ocean could be vulnerable to tampering by Chinese repair ships.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘We’ll See You at Your House’: How Fear and Menace Are Transforming Politics
Public officials from Congress to City Hall are now regularly subjected to threats of violence. It’s changing how they do their jobs.The New York Times - Top stories -
New Covid variants stoke fears of a summer surge in cases
So-called FLiRT strains set to test effectiveness of vaccines against latest mutationsFinancial Times - Business - Covid -
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Abortion access finds wide support, but inflation, immigration fears propel Trump
Is the issue of abortion offsetting the drag on President Biden stemming from inflation nationally and immigration in a state like Arizona?CBS News - Politics - Abortion -
He feared coming out. Now this pastor wants to help Black churches become as welcoming as his own.
Rev. Brandon Thomas Crowley hopes his new book, "Queering the Black Church," can serve as a guide for other congregations to be “open and affirming” to LGBTQ people.NBC News - Top stories -
Scottie Scheffler shakes off ‘shock and fear’ of arrest to stay in US PGA hunt
The world No 1 was arrested and charged after extraordinary early-morning scenes but he did not let that affect this game. “I did spend some time stretching in a jail cell. That was the start of my warmup.”. If ever a quote summed up the ...The Guardian - World -
7 dead in Houston area after storms and 100-mph winds; power outages and rising temperatures fuel new fears
Seven people have died in Houston and the surrounding county after severe weather ripped down power lines and trees and toppled brick walls, officials said Friday.NBC News - Top stories -
Zelenskiy says situation in Kharkiv under control but he fears second Russian attack
Ukraine’s president says air defences must quadruple to halt Russian advance as morale falls among troops. The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has said he expects Russia to step up its offensive in the north-east and warned Kyiv has only ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Disappearing ink, fake polls and voter fraud: EU fears as Russian propaganda ads target Euro elections
Researcher uncovers vast Facebook campaign and accuses Meta of ‘lack of willingness’ to counter it. The stories are doom-laden, laced with vitriolic sneers about Emmanuel Macron, Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Ursula von der Leyen. Ukrainians are “ready ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Our adviser put 50% of our holdings in individual stocks, but now we fear a big tax hit by switching to index funds
Changing investment strategies midstream can lead to significant capital gains when you sell.MarketWatch - Business -
I have taken babies from their mothers. After my son was born I feared it was my turn to be punished | Ariane Beeston
Four days after my child was born, I began experiencing postpartum psychosis. What I learned changed my life. The first time I start hallucinating I am home, alone, with my baby. Drunk from lack of sleep I watch as his features morph in and out of ...The Guardian - World