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Putin meets Xi as Russia-China ties flourish amid tension with U.S.
Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin to Beijing - talking peace in Ukraine amid a backdrop of war and growing tension with the U.S. and NATO.CBS News - Politics - China -
Microsoft Asks Some China Staff to Relocate Amid Sino-US Tensions
The group of mostly Chinese nationals work on cloud computing and machine learning, which are now flashpoints in the growing U.S.-China rivalry.Inc. - Business - 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 - Tech - China -
Trade policy is the new front in the US presidential election
Also in today’s newsletter, how Ray Dalio is thinking about the electionFinancial Times - World -
High debt levels put Europe at risk of ‘adverse shocks’, ECB warns
‘Fiscal slippage’ leaves countries vulnerable to geopolitical tensions and higher interest rates, says central bankFinancial Times - World -
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Mortgage rates fall to the lowest level in a month, but ‘home buyers are still feeling the pressure’ from high home prices
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 7.02% Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
US defence chief Lloyd Austin to meet Chinese counterpart this month
Singapore meeting would be latest step in reopening communication lines between militariesFinancial Times - World -
The US has approved more flights for China, but the real winner is Russia
While it is certainly understandable that the Biden administration wishes to reestablish the bilateral services agreement with China, there is a better way to do so.The Hill - Politics - China -
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 -
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 -
Kerry Washington, Adam Kinzinger to help lead poll worker recruitment effort
Kerry Washington and former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) are teaming up to help lead an effort to recruit election poll workers ahead of November. The former "Scandal" star and the ex-congressman will be among the co-chairs on an advisory council ...The Hill - Politics -
Meet Kevin’s A.I. Friends
They gave him notes on his outfits and reassurance before a big talk, and they shared made-up gossip about each other.The New York Times - Tech -
Xi urged to respond with caution to Biden’s trade tariffs
Beijing advisers call on China’s leader to hold ‘moral high ground’ as spat with US intensifiesFinancial Times - World - Joe Biden -
Individual investors made 30% of GameStop trades on Monday
As the stock prices of GameStop and AMC skyrocket, so does the number of people trading those shares.MarketWatch - Business -
Former ‘Love Island’ stars charged with promoting trading scheme on Instagram
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority accuses ‘finfluencers’ in social media crackdownFinancial Times - Business -
Microsoft offers staff to relocate from China
Offer comes as tensions rise between Washington and Beijing over sensitive technologyFinancial Times - Business - Microsoft -
China must learn from Japan’s ‘lost decades’
The consequences of the world’s second-largest economy being sucked into a deflationary spiral would be severeFinancial Times - World - China -
Donovan Mitchell trade rumors: 'Growing sentiment' suggests Cavaliers can re-sign star guard, per report
Mitchell is eligible for a contract extension this offseasonCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Mets owner Steve Cohen denies team is planning to sell at trade deadline despite now-deleted tweet
The Mets sit in fourth place in the NL East at 19-23CBS Sports - Sports -
Meet Alex and Mimi Ikonn, the Couple Behind the Viral “Five Minute Journal”
Alex and Mimi Ikonn are the duo behind the popular “Five Minute Journal,” which has become ubiquitous on night stands and on social media.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
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An Unfinished Film review – moving and mysterious movie about China’s Covid crisis
Cannes film festivalLou Ye’s docu-realist film starts as sophisticated comedy, morphs from looking like a zombie apocalypse to intimate drama, and evolves into a tribute to how a nation handled trauma. Out of agony and chaos, Chinese film-maker ...The Guardian - World - Covid -
Why Biden’s China tariffs are more bark than bite
Also in today’s newsletter, how another Trump administration could reshape the energy outlookFinancial Times - World - China -
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What to Know About the Summit Between Putin and Xi in China
China’s backing will be crucial to President Vladimir V. Putin as he intensifies his offensive in Ukraine. But his host, Xi Jinping, has other competing priorities.The New York Times - World - China -
Walmart surges to all-time high as earnings beat on high-income shopper, e-commerce gains
Walmart, the nation's largest retailer and private employer, is often seen as a bellwether for the U.S. economy and saw sales jump 6% in the quarter.CNBC - Business -
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White House holds briefing after Biden meeting with Brown v. Board plaintiffs: Watch live
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Stephen Benjamin, the director of the Office of Public Engagement, will deliver a press briefing Thursday. The event comes after President Biden commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Slovakia's president says heads of all political parties will meet to seek 'calm' after shooting of prime minister
Slovakia's president says heads of all political parties will meet to seek 'calm' after shooting of prime ministerABC News - World -
Trump says he'd have 'no problem' having RFK Jr. on debate stage if he meets threshold
Former President Trump said he would have “no problem” with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joining the presidential debate stage with President Biden, if the independent candidate meets the threshold to participate. “I would have no problem if he got ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Biden slams Trump as he touts record-high Dow crossing 40,000
President Joe Biden and Donald Trump are in the midst of a messaging fight over who has handled the economy better. The Dow hitting 40,000 could help Biden.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
Auto incentives are back — but high interest rates weaken deals for buyers
Incentives are coming back to the auto market, but interest rates remain high, corroding the benefits for buyers. Here are three things shoppers can do.CNBC - Business -
Trump asks NY high court to intervene in gag order fight
Former President Trump asked New York’s highest court to intervene in his fight to throw out the gag order in his ongoing hush money criminal trial, one day after a mid-level appellate court upheld it. Trump’s attorney filed a notice of appeal on ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
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 -
Walmart’s shares hit record high as retailer raises its earnings forecast
Company continues to benefit from consumers seeking the best deals amid persistent inflationFinancial Times - World