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Senior Russian Military Official Held on Corruption Charges in Defense Deals
A deputy defense minister responsible for the armed forces’ most ambitious construction projects was arrested in the highest-profile corruption scandal Russia has seen in years.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Tesla chief Musk meets China’s premier in Beijing
Billionaire arrives in world’s largest car market as he makes push on ‘robotaxis’ in bid to revive fortunesFinancial Times - Business -
Musk flies to Beijing as Tesla grapples with Chinese rivals
Billionaire’s arrival in world’s largest car market comes after he cancelled a planned India trip this monthFinancial Times - World - China -
The 'Senior' Jobs That Require Little or No Experience
Many early-career jobs now come with inflated titles, and a loophole in the FTC’s new ban on noncompetes could lead to dubious promotionsThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Missile Defense Goes Beyond the Iron Dome
Comparing short- and long-range missile defenses is like comparing apples and oranges.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trump had Stormy Daniels' and Karen McDougal's contact information saved, longtime assistant testifies
David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, has testified about discussions with ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen and payments to Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Echoing Their Client, Trump’s Lawyers Pursue an Absolutist Defense
Donald J. Trump demands praise and concedes no faults, denying his lawyers time-honored defense tactics.The New York Times - Top stories -
Chicago’s infamous sidewalk ‘rat hole’ removed by officials
City officials made the decision after saying the sidewalk in Roscoe Village was damaged and needed to be replaced. A Chicago sidewalk landmark some residents affectionately referred to as the “rat hole” has been removed after city officials ...The Guardian - World -
Officially a Bear: Caleb Williams aims to save Chicago
It has been a long, long time since the Bears had a star at quarterback.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Why U.S. officials want to ban TikTok
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.CBS News - Politics - Tiktok -
Protests Threaten College Graduations, Denying Seniors Second Chance at Normalcy
After Covid ruined high school graduation for the class of 2020, the response to campus protests might upend their college commencements.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
6 reasons for seniors to add gold to their portfolios now
Gold can be a smart bet for seniors — and that's not just due to the recent gold price uptick either.CBS News - Top stories -
'We will call him President Trump': Defense lawyers vacillate between honorifics
Former President Donald Trump has been called a lot of names in the first six days of his New York hush-money trial.NBC News - Top stories -
'We will call him President Trump': Defense lawyers vacillate between honorifics
Former President Donald Trump has been called a lot of names in the first six days of his New York hush-money trial.NBC News - Politics -
Trump trial: Defense attorneys begin cross-examination of David Pecker
The New York criminal trial of Donald Trump resumed with testimony from former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
Here’s what to know as Pecker’s cross-examination continues.
David Pecker, the former publisher of The National Enquirer, will be back on the stand for continued cross-examination.The New York Times - Top stories -
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A defense budget of $1 trillion is looming. Here’s how to stop it
Stopping a trillion-dollar Pentagon budget requires mass movement to overcome the arms industry’s hold over Congress.The Hill - Politics -
Trump trial sees new witnesses to close out first week of testimony
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Sweden should spend more on defense and increase the number of conscripts, lawmakers recommend
A Swedish parliament committee says Sweden should increase its annual military budget by nearly 54 billion kronor ($5 billion) by 2030 to strengthen its air defenses and increase the number of conscripts, among other measuresABC News - World -
Rishi Sunak: Britain Does Its Part in Ukraine and on Defense Spending
Our military budget will reach 2.5% of GDP by 2030. European allies need to step up as well.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Bears trade into fifth-round, draft Kansas defensive end Austin Booker
The Chicago Bears traded back into the 2024 NFL Draft, swapping a 2025 fourth-round pick with the Bills to take their No. 144 pick (fifth-round). Ironically, this pick is the exact one the Bears sent to the Bills for offensive lineman Ryan Bates. ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Ukraine Aid Lifts Defense Industry as Debate Over Profits Reignites
A long-delayed $95 billion package supports shells, missiles and drones for three countries, boosting defense companies, as scrutiny grows on share buybacks.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Belgian Man’s Drunken Driving Defense: His Body Made the Alcohol
A 40-year-old man was acquitted of a drunken driving offense after doctors confirmed he had a rare condition: auto-brewery syndrome.The New York Times - Science -
5th person charged in killing of 2 Kansas moms, officials say
Paul Grice, 31, was arrested and charged by Oklahoma authorities with murder and kidnapping in connection to the deaths of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley.CBS News - Top stories -
Blinken raises Chinese trade practices in meetings with officials in the financial hub of Shanghai
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has raised what the U.S. describes as unfair Chinese trade practices in meetings with local government officials in the financial hub of ShanghaiABC News - World -
Middle East Crisis: U.S. and 17 Other Nations Call on Hamas to Release Hostages
“The fate of the hostages and the civilian population in Gaza, who are protected under international law, is of international concern,” the leaders said in a joint statement.The New York Times - World -
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Croatian officials welcome the arrival of Rafale fighter jets purchased from France
The first six of 12 Rafale multipurpose fighter jets purchased by Croatia from France have landed at an air force base near Zagreb with a welcome ceremony attended by top officialsABC News - World -
Kagan asks Trump lawyer if a president calling for a coup is an official act
Justice Elena Kagan questioned an attorney for former President Trump about whether a president calling for a coup to remain in power would be considered an official act, and therefore should be immune from prosecution.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
In Trump immunity case, Supreme Court seems open to some protection
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Ex-official told investigators Trump had 'no standing declassification order'
A former administration official told investigators that President Trump had "no standing declassification order" regarding documents in his possession, a filing says.ABC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
San Diego official says city is ‘new epicenter’ of border crisis
A San Diego official on Thursday dubbed his city the “new epicenter” for the border crisis and criticized California for “inflicting this upon ourselves.” “San Diego is the new epicenter for migrants and illegal immigration,” San Diego District 5 ...The Hill - Politics -
U.N. Official Says ‘Every Day Counts’ in Aid Efforts for Gaza
The top coordinator for humanitarian aid in the territory said Israel had made progress but that much more needed to be done to meet the vast need there.The New York Times - World -
When U.S. Officials Visit China, Their Food Choices Are Closely Watched
Visits to China by American officials like Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken can bring fame to local restaurants, as well as scrutiny to the dignitaries.The New York Times - World -
The Latest | Israeli drone strike kills 2 in Lebanon after Hezbollah fires at an Israeli convoy
Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency says an Israeli drone strike on a car in the eastern part of the country has killed two peopleABC News - World - Israel -
When U.S. Officials Visit China, Their Food Choices Are Closely Watched
Visits to China by American officials like Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken can bring fame to local restaurants, as well as scrutiny to the dignitaries.The New York Times - Top stories -
Middle East Crisis: U.S. Won’t Suspend Aid, for Now, to Israeli Unit Accused of Abuses
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said the United States is working with Israel to address charges against the unit, which has been accused of human rights violations in the West Bank.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Google plans to invest $2B to build data center in northeast Indiana: officials
Officials say Google plans to invest $2 billion to build a data center in northeastern Indiana to help power its artificial intelligence technology and cloud businessABC News - Tech - Google -
Federal Officials Find No Live Bird Flu Virus in Initial Milk Tests
The early results suggest that pasteurization is killing the H5N1 virus in milk, something that regulators were not certain of.The New York Times - Business