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U.A.W. Effort to Organize Mercedes Workers in Alabama Has High Stakes
Southern political leaders say a win for the United Automobile Workers would threaten their economies. Activists want to strike a blow against a system they say exploits the poor.The New York Times - Business -
Mercedes-Benz workers cast final votes in high-stakes UAW election
Alabama Mercedes employees have voted on whether to join the labor group as the United Auto Workers barrels into union-averse Southern states.CBS News - Top stories -
Congress needs to rescue college athletics
In recent months, court rulings, state legislation, and government agency intervention have upended the college athletic landscape.The Hill - Politics -
The Election Stakes in Mexico
The big question: Will the ruling Morena party get a large enough legislative majority to rewrite the constitution?The Wall Street Journal - World - Mexico -
Radical change looms for Japanese legal sector
Advisers are braced for more domestic businesses to become targets for unsolicited takeoversFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Japanese beauty needs to look beyond China
Chinese shoppers have been increasingly turning to homegrown beauty brands, with sales growing rapidlyFinancial Times - World - China -
One Japanese Word Changed the Course of Her Career
Devin Halbal had amassed hundreds of thousands of TikTok followers with her inspirational videos. Then she went to Asia.The New York Times - Lifestyle - Japan -
Lawyers address clients’ ESG dilemmas
Demand grows for advice as south-east Asian nations seek to decarbonise economies dependent on fossil fuelsFinancial Times - World -
House committees consider Garland contempt of Congress charges
Various House committees are considering contempt of Congress charges against Attorney General Merrick Garland after he advised President Biden to invoke executive privilege to block access to a taped interview in the classified documents case. ...CBS News - Top stories -
Wanted: Japanese firms’ policy advice on AI, trade and crypto
Legal expertise based on experience in government and industry is in demand to help shape regulationFinancial Times - World - Japan -
The quiet Japanese island paradise on the frontline of growing Taiwan-China tensions
Yonaguni is a tourist hotspot – but its location just 100km from Taiwan means residents must wrestle with the creeping militarisation of their home. In the minds of many Japanese people, Yonaguni is a sleepy paradise of crystal-clear sea and ...The Guardian - World - China -
For Japanese Hot Springs, Visit 3 Charming Onsen Towns in Kaga City
A new high-speed train stop unlocks Kaga, a destination for onsen, nourishing food and traditional crafts, as an easy-to-reach getaway from Japan’s capital.The New York Times - Top stories -
Former Japanese internment camp becomes country's newest national historic site
A former incarceration camp that held thousands of Japanese Americans during World War II has become America's newest national historic site. The camp in Granada, Colo., held innocent Japanese Americans who were seen as threats during the war. NBC ...NBC News - Top stories -
Morehouse College prepares for Biden's commencement address
For weeks, some students and faculty have challenged leaders of the historically Black college to rescind Mr. Biden's invitation over his administration's response to the Israel-Hamas war.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Trump addresses NRA convention in Dallas: Watch live
Former President Trump will address members of the National Rifle Association (NRA) Saturday at a convention in Dallas. Trump's appearance will mark the ninth time he has spoken before the gun rights group and comes as the NRA's leadership has ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Biden travels to Georgia ahead of Morehouse commencement address
President Biden on Saturday made his second trip of the year to Georgia as he attempts to shore up support in the battleground state. On Sunday, he will deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College. Former President Donald Trump ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden addresses NAACP in Detroit: Watch live
President Biden will give remarks Sunday at a campaign event with the NAACP in Detroit, Mich., following his commencement speech at Morehouse College, where the president made his first appearance on a college campus since the start of the ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden calls for cease-fire in Morehouse commencement address
Speaking at Morehouse College's commencement ceremony on Sunday, President Biden called for a cease-fire in Gaza. Nikole Killion has more.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
What's at stake on the Premier League's final day?
Man City will seal another championship with victory over West Ham. Arsenal, meanwhile, must win at home to Everton and hope City lose or draw.ESPN - Sports - Premier League -
With Ukraine Funded, New Fight Emerges in Congress Over Pentagon Spending
Mitch McConnell and other top Republicans want more federal money for the military. But Democrats say domestic programs must get an equivalent boost.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Congress’s AM radio stance proves it's in tune with public safety
These stations are such an integral part of our warning systems that the federal government has spent significant dollars hardening them to safeguard their signals from interruptions.The Hill - Politics -
House committee votes to recommend Garland be held in contempt of Congress
The House Judiciary Committee has voted to recommend Attorney General Merrick Garland be held in contempt of Congress after refusing to hand over audio recordings of President Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur.NBC News - Politics -
Biden asserts executive privilege to prevent Congress from getting recordings
President Biden asserted executive privilege to keep Congress from obtaining recordings of his interviews with the special counsel who investigated his handling of documents. The counsel had referred to the president as a "well meaning elderly man ...NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
A divided Congress agrees: Buying concert tickets is frustrating and needs to be fixed.
The U.S. House of Representatives resoundingly passed a bill Wednesday that would mandate more transparency on ticket prices for live events and ban practices that jack up concert prices.MarketWatch - Business -
Congress must stop Biden from fueling a Saudi nuclear bomb
If Jake Sullivan and team can pull it off, the mega deal will be billed as bringing peace to the Middle East. If it opens the door to Saudi enrichment, however, the accord will only fuel more chaos and instability.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Congress can help colleges counter antisemitism through free speech
The recent shocking torrent of antisemitism has awakened Americans. More and more are speaking up. The First Amendment provides them — as well as faculty and students — with opportunities to educate the public about Israel, Jewish history and ...The Hill - Politics -
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Congress sets stage for ‘side deal’ spending fight with White House
Congress is setting the stage for another partisan government-funding fight, as conservatives look to chip away at a previous “side deal” struck between Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and the White House aimed at boosting nondefense dollars. ...The Hill - Politics -
Japanese automaker Honda revs up on EVs, aiming for lucrative US, China markets
Japanese automaker Honda is reaffirming its commitment to electric vehicles, investing 10 trillion yen, or $65 billion, through fiscal 2031ABC News - Tech - China -
‘We had no idea what private equity was about’: Japanese chipmaker CEO on buyout bosses
Fumiyuki Kanai came to value KKR as a tool for change ahead of country’s biggest IPO in five yearsFinancial Times - Business -
‘Lone wolf’ charged in shooting of Slovak PM Fico
Suspect accused of attempted murder after prime minister shot multiple times at close rangeFinancial Times - Business -
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'A bullet hole and a bloodstain' - At the Slovakia PM shooting site
The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the town of Handlova, and examines what the attack could mean for Slovakia's divided society.BBC News - Top stories -
Future Dutch PM apologises to reluctant coalition partner
Ronald Plasterk’s apology highlights fragility of government led by the far rightFinancial Times - World - Netherlands -
Slovak PM awake but in serious condition after shooting
Robert Fico undergoes second surgery after assassination attemptFinancial Times - World -
Slovakia PM Fico 'approaching a positive prognosis'
It comes as a man charged with attempting to murder Robert Fico arrived in court on Saturday.BBC News - Top stories -
Watch: PM's 'unequivocal' blood scandal apology
Rishi Sunak apologises for the infection of around 30,000 people with contaminated blood products, and the failure to address the problem.BBC News - Top stories -
PM says ‘day of shame’ as he apologises to blood scandal victims
PM truly sorry as inquiry finds authorities covered up scandal and exposed victims to unacceptable risks.BBC News - Top stories -
Cleveland Cavaliers 2024 NBA offseason preview: There are some questions to address
The Cavaliers have some questions about frontcourt fit and the future of star scorer Donovan Mitchell.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Morehouse College prepares for possible disruptions ahead of Biden's commencement address
President Biden is set to deliver a commencement address at Morehouse College, and the historically Black college is preparing for possible disruptions as protests over Mr. Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war have continued on college ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden