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Ministers of Germany, Brazil, South Africa and Spain: why we need a global tax on billionaires
Finance chiefs say higher taxes for the super-rich are key to battling global inequality and climate crisis. Billionaires should pay minimum 2% wealth tax, say G20 ministersWhen the governors of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund ...The Guardian - World -
Schneider Electric in Talks to Take Control of Bentley Systems
A deal would merge Schneider’s software business with publicly traded Bentley.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Process raw materials in Africa, urges top environmentalist
Few economic and social benefits will come to Africans if processing is all done overseas, says Wanjira Mathai. Africa must take greater control in the industries it supplies with raw materials to lift its people from poverty and seize its own ...The Guardian - World -
The ambitions of China’s BYD stretch well beyond electric vehicles
The company’s global plans range from solar modules and electric buses, trucks and trains to complex transport systems. But is it trying to do too much?Financial Times - Business - China -
Electric cars and digital connectivity dominate at Beijing auto show
Global automakers and EV startups are unveiling new models and concept cars at China’s largest auto show, with a focus on the nation’s transformation into a major market and production base for digitally connected, new-energy vehiclesABC News - Tech -
Climate change is bringing malaria to new areas. In Africa, it never left
When cases of locally transmitted malaria were found in the United States last year, it was a reminder that climate change is reviving or migrating the threat of some diseasesABC News - World - Climate -
Climate change is bringing malaria to new areas. In Africa, it never left
When cases of locally transmitted malaria were found in the United States last year, it was a reminder that climate change is reviving or migrating the threat of some diseasesABC News - Health - Climate -
UAW's Tennessee win fuels backers' hopes in the South, but some skeptics are unmoved
The labor fight heads next to a Mercedes plant in Alabama, where one worker said “people on the floor think we’re going to win" despite vocal opposition.NBC News - Top stories -
South Korea's Economy Posts Stronger-Than-Expected First-Quarter Growth
Asia’s fourth-largest economy expanded 3.4% in the first quarter on improving private consumption, construction increases and steady exports.The Wall Street Journal - World - South Korea -
Cicada noise causes South Carolina residents to call sheriff
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.CBS News - Top stories -
The 2024 Kia EV9 and the Rivian R1S compared: Which of these 3-row electric SUVs is better?
These two midsize SUVs carry up to seven passengers and offer plenty of range, but they are designed to do different things.MarketWatch - Business -
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Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
The Crackdown on Student Protesters
Columbia University is at the center of a growing showdown over the war in Gaza and the limits of free speech.The New York Times - Top stories -
Some Anti-Israel Protesters Are Paid
Rockefeller and Soros grants are subsidizing those who disrupt college campuses.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Dan Abrams 'ashamed and embarrassed' by Columbia campus protests
Cable news host Dan Abrams said he is "ashamed and embarrassed" by protests that have broken out on the campus of New York's Columbia University over Israel's war with Hamas in the Middle East. “As a graduate of Columbia University Law School, I ...The Hill - Politics -
Brown University students join pro-Palestinian protests
Students at Brown University have formed a "Gaza Solidarity Encampment," joining similar protests at schools across the nation. WJAR's Allegra Zamore reports.NBC News - Politics -
Pro-Palestinian protests planned for Washington's premier party weekend
Pro-Palestinian protesters are looking to puncture the festive bubble this weekend surrounding the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.NBC News - Top stories -
April 24, 2024 - US university protests
Pro-Palestinian protests are taking place at major American universities, prompting some officials to take extraordinary steps to confront the growing crisis. Follow for live news updates.CNN - Top stories -
What the Haley protest votes mean for Trump
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story What the Haley protest votes mean for Trump Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley dropped out of the GOP contest for the White House more than a ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Divestment From Israel Is a Rallying Cry for College Protesters
The campaign is likely to have a negligible impact on the companies or Israel, but activists see divestment as a clear way to force colleges to take action on the issue.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Pro-Palestinian protests erupt at University of Southern California
Pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Southern California were forced to clear their tents by campus police Wednesday. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Luzdelia Caballero is following the protests.CBS News - Top stories - California -
US House speaker heckled by protesters in campus visit
While the Speaker visited Columbia, police confronted pro-Palestinian protesters at campuses in Texas and California.BBC News - Top stories - House -
Hundreds at Harvard Protest Suspension of Pro-Palestinian Group
Students flooded Harvard Yard, the oldest part of the university’s campus, which officials recently closed to the public. The students set up tents for an “emergency rally.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Pro-Palestinian protests at U.S. colleges intensify
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations are taking place at universities across the U.S., including in California, Texas and New York. Wednesday marked the eighth day of a contentious protest at Columbia University that prompted the school to cancel ...CBS News - Top stories -
Divestment From Israel Is a Rallying Cry for College Protesters
The campaign is likely to have a negligible impact on the companies or Israel, but activists see divestment as a clear way to force colleges to take action on the issue.The New York Times - Business - Israel -
New pro-Palestinian protests on campuses across the country
The wave of protests continued on college campuses, with demonstrations at the University of Texas, USC, the University of Illinois and others. House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke at Columbia and called on its president to resign if she can't bring ...NBC News - Politics -
College protests live updates: 93 arrested at USC
Protests have broken out at colleges and universities across the country in connection with the war in Gaza.ABC News - Top stories -
Argentine students and professors protest university budget cuts under Milei
Thousands of students and professors filled the streets of Buenos Aires and other cities to demand university funding amid President Javier Milei's harsh budget cuts.NBC News - Top stories -
Robert Kraft Withdraws Support From Columbia Over Protests
The New England Patriots owner said this week that he was “no longer comfortable supporting” Columbia University, his alma mater, which has been disrupted by protests.The New York Times - Business -
Speaker Johnson to visit Columbia University as campus protest continues
Columbia University is giving pro-Palestinian protesters on campus an extension to clear out the premises while House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to visit the campus Wednesday to meet with Jewish students. This comes as schools across the nation ...CBS News - Top stories -
Police detain pro-Palestinian protesters on University of Texas campus
Texas state police detained pro-Palestinian demonstrators Wednesday on the University of Texas at Austin campus after hundreds of students walked out of classes and began a sit-in to support Gaza, local and state media reported. Social media ...The Hill - Politics -
Iran reportedly sentences dissident rapper to death for backing protests
Rapper Toomaj Salehi has been jailed for more than a year and a half for his support of protests after Mahsa Amini's death, according to local media.CBS News - World - Iran -
House speaker calls for Columbia president's resignation amid protests
House Speaker Mike Johnson was met with loud boos as he visited Columbia University, where he joined calls for the president's resignation amid pro-Palestinian protests.CBS News - Top stories - House -
What to know about pro-Palestine university protests, from Texas to California
A wave of pro-Palestinian protest grew even larger Wednesday as college students around the country marched, camped out and in some cases were taken into police custody.The Hill - Politics - California -
Pro-Palestinian protests planned for Washington's premier party weekend
Pro-Palestinian protesters are looking to puncture the festive bubble this weekend surrounding the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.NBC News - Politics -
Protesters arrested amid crackdown on pro-Palestine student rallies across US campuses
At least 34 arrested at University of Texas in Austin and 50 more detained at University of Southern California while House speaker jeered at Columbia University. Dozens of protesters were arrested on Wednesday while participating in pro-Palestine ...The Guardian - World -
Pro-Palestinian Protests Mount at College Campuses Across the U.S.
The university said discussions between the school and protesters are continuing and the student demonstrators have agreed to take down some of their tents.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Evening Report — Protests rock college campuses over Israel-Hamas war
A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report © Greg Nash / The Hill Protests rock college campuses over Israel-Hamas war Pro-Palestinian protests have roiled college campuses across the U.S. this ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Netanyahu Calls Student Protests Antisemitic and Says They Must Be Quelled
“What’s happening in America’s college campuses is horrific,” the Israeli prime minister said in a televised statement. “Antisemitic mobs have taken over leading universities.”The New York Times - Top stories - Israel