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This Is What Worries Me About the Trump Trial
A terrible man is in the cross hairs of American justice, but immorality alone doesn’t make him a criminal.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Where U.S. Policy on Rafah Has Gone Astray
‘I smell a political motive to appease the homegrown protesters.’The Wall Street Journal - World -
Women are worried about their financial security. That may affect the 2024 presidential election
Women say they are worried about their finances, from a higher cost of living to reduced retirement income, and that could affect the November election.CNBC - Business -
Soaring debt and deficits causing worry about threats to the economy and markets
Government debt that has swelled nearly 50% is capturing increasing worry both on Wall Street and in Washington.CNBC - Business -
Extreme Heat Scorches Miami in May, Worrying Experts About Summer
The hottest May on record for the city has experts worried about the summer — and hurricane season — to come.The New York Times - Top stories -
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
AP Global Top 20 Pollstar Week of 05/20/24ABC News - Entertainment -
Mayorkas discusses immigration policy, national security for U.S.-Mexico border
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas held a roundtable discussion Monday on issues related to the U.S.-Mexico border. Mayorkas told reporters there has been a recent drop in migrant crossings at the southern border. CBS ...CBS News - Top stories -
Keep forgetting things? Worried about your brain? Here’s what I learned when I had mine scanned
From dementia to mild cognitive impairment, it’s easy to be terrified of what ageing will do our minds. But the vast majority of us can reduce the danger – especially if we look after our bodies. Like a lot of people who are getting on, I find ...The Guardian - World -
U.S. to Withdraw Troops From Niger
Relations between Niamey and Washington deteriorated after a July coup.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chinese EV startup Nio is changing its global strategy with U.S., EU tariffs on the horizon
Chinese electric car startup Nio is adjusting its approach to global markets in light of geopolitical developments, CEO William Li said Thursday.CNBC - Business -
2024 NBA Draft Combine buzz: Will Atlanta trade No. 1 pick? How worried are owners, GMs about grim draft pool?
"I'm not sure how many of these guys play in the league next year," one agent says, but even still there are interesting dots to connect here in ChicagoCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
What Getting Shot in the U.S. Taught Me About the Dehumanization of Palestinians
The dehumanization of Palestinians has become a norm.The New York Times - Top stories -
U.S. to Withdraw All Troops From Niger by September
The announcement spells out the terms of a pullout that the Biden administration unveiled last month and comes after a military junta ousted Niger’s president last July.The New York Times - Top stories -
The U.S. opposes a proposed global wealth tax on billionaires, Treasury Secretary Yellen said, rejecting an idea floated by Brazil, France and other countries.
The U.S. opposes a proposed global wealth tax on billionaires, Treasury Secretary Yellen said, rejecting an idea floated by Brazil, France and other countries.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Grant Thornton will lay off about 350 U.S. employees as the accounting firm moves closer to selling a stake in its U.S. unit to a private-equity firm.
Grant Thornton will lay off about 350 U.S. employees as the accounting firm moves closer to selling a stake in its U.S. unit to a private-equity firm.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A Serial Killer From the U.S. Preyed on Young Women in Canada
The police believe the killer, who died in an Idaho jail, may be linked to the unsolved murders of other women in British Columbia, Alberta and the United States.The New York Times - World -
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 -
Yellen says U.S. wants to diversify, not decouple, from China
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the U.S. is trying to diversify but not decouple from China, a week after a series of new tariffs were introduced.MarketWatch - Business - China -
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Relent After String of Gains
U.S. natural gas futures snapped a four-session winning streak, pulling back from a four-month high.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Missouri AG demands documents from K.C. mayor after X account post about Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker
The attorney general of Missouri is demanding information about the circumstances of a post shared on the X social media platform by the official city of Kansas City account that stated Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's city of residence.NBC News - Top stories - NFL -
WNBA's bumpy rollout of charter flight program drawing criticism from players: 'Not happy about it'
The league said Thursday it expects all 12 teams to be flying charter by May 21, exactly one week into the regular seasonCBS Sports - Sports -
Rates should be cut to 3.5% by end of 2025, IMF says
The international body upgrades its UK growth forecast and says rates could fall to 4.5% by the end of 2024.BBC News - Top stories -
Biden Moves to Protect U.S. Solar Panel Makers From Cheap Chinese Imports
Added tariffs and better access to subsidies for domestically made panels will play to voters and could further the U.S. adoption rate for sustainable power equipment.Inc. - Business - Joe Biden -
What life is like in the world’s happiest country, from a 28-year-old who left the U.S. for Finland
Entrepreneur, content creator and U.S. expat Jade Ventoniemi shares why she loves living in Finland, the world's happiest country.CNBC - Business -
U.S. abruptly halts plan to transfer 11 detainees from Guantanamo days after Oct. 7th attack
The Biden administration halted plans to transfer 11 detainees from Guantanamo days after the Hamas attack on Israel, citing concerns about the optics, NBC News Pentagon Correspondent Courtney Kube reports.NBC News - Politics -
2024 U.S. Open picks, odds, field: Surprising predictions from golf model that nailed 12 majors
SportsLine's proven model simulated the U.S. Open 2024 10,000 times and revealed its surprising PGA Tour golf picksCBS Sports - Sports - US Open -
America Hits the Global Snooze Button
In an increasingly alarming world, the West can’t afford to rest for much longer.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bird flu is spreading, but should you be worried?
The CDC launched a tracking dashboard as bird flu outbreaks spread rapidly, but should you worried about infection?The Hill - Politics -
Advisers worry as social media investment scams surge
Trusted figures often used to persuade people to put money into fraudulent schemesFinancial Times - World -
Researchers studying 'doomsday glacier' make worrying discovery
Antarctica's "doomsday glacier," referred to as such for its potential to dramatically raise global sea levels, is melting faster than we thought thanks to warmer sea water passing below it, according to a new study.The Hill - Politics -
As American global hegemony ends, multi-alignment rises
Unlike the rigid alliances of the Cold War, multi-alignment involves a strategic flexibility that empowers nations to navigate the complexities of a multipolar world.The Hill - Politics -
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 -
A Global Tax on Billionaires? Janet Yellen Says 'No'
The Treasury secretary came out against the proposed global levy, which proponents say would stop the rich from shifting wealth into countries where they can avoid paying the tax.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Global Government Bonds Face Period of Temporary Calm
Meaningful rises or falls in global government bond yields look unlikely in the near term as interest rates have peaked, but persistent inflation means rate cuts will likely be slow, analysts said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
IMF warns Hunt against UK tax cuts as it flags £30bn funding gap
Fund says real departmental spending growth may rise at double the pace seen in official projectionsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Putin’s China Visit Highlights Military Ties That Worry the West
The Russian leader visited an institute in Harbin known for defense research. President Xi Jinping saw him off with a rare and seemingly deliberate embrace for the cameras.The New York Times - World - China -
‘I identified with those worries’: George MacKay on masculinity, misogyny and playing an incel
After breaking out as a wide-eyed soldier in 1917, the actor showed a darker side to masculinity as a closeted thug in Femme. Now he’s gone further, playing an incel in twisted sci-fi The Beast. George MacKay reaches into his backpack and pulls ...The Guardian - World -
What causes air turbulence and is the climate crisis making it worse?
While fatalities are rare, severe turbulence is up 55% since 1979 – with the climate crisis thought to be a factor. The death of a British passenger and injuries to others on a Singapore Airlines passenger flight from London has underlined the ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Louisiana lawmakers advance bill to reclassify abortion drugs, worrying doctors
Louisiana lawmakers have advanced a bill that would reclassify two abortion-inducing drugs, making it a crime to possess without a prescriptionABC News - Health - Abortion -
Activists sue Russia over ‘weak’ climate policy
Russian constitutional court is considering claim, which activists hope will raise awareness about emissions. A group of activists are fighting for the right to scrutinise Russia’s climate policies, and in particular its enormous methane ...The Guardian - World - Climate