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Are Hong Kong's days as a global business hub over?
A tough new security law comes at a time when businesses were already wary of the city.BBC News - Top stories -
Beijing Responds on Hong Kong: 'Don't Be a Worrywart'
The foreign ministry blames Western media for deteriorating perceptions of the territory.The Wall Street Journal - World - Hong Kong -
Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law explained in 30 seconds
The law, which covers treason, insurrection, theft of state secrets and espionage, sabotage, and external interference, follows a crackdown on dissent. On 19 March 2024, the Hong Kong government passed the Safeguarding National Security law, also ...The Guardian - World -
Don’t Look Away From What’s Happening in Hong Kong
As Beijing cracks down, Hong Kongers are purging evidence of their lost liberties.The New York Times - Top stories - Hong Kong -
Alibaba Scraps Logistics Listing as Hong Kong IPO Woes Worsen
The Chinese internet company has abandoned plans to list Cainiao, dealing a blow to Hong Kong’s beleaguered initial public offering market.The Wall Street Journal - World - Hong Kong -
UK sends Canary Wharf landlord first cladding bill under new powers
Housing department seeks to force Yianis Group to pay £20.5mn towards building safety worksFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Will Biden allow Hamas a ‘terrorist veto’?
U.S. media, unfamiliar with U.N. performance art, has not fully appreciated the extent of Friday’s diplomatic reverses.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Chick-fil-A will allow some antibiotics in its chicken
Chick-fil-A is no longer promising "no antibiotics ever" in its chicken. The fast food chain said it would start to use chicken this spring that may have had antibiotics.CBS News - Top stories -
Lies, ideology and repression: China seals Hong Kong’s failed-state fate | Simon Tisdall
The former British territory was a flawed success. Xi Jinping has ended that with the punitive and hastily passed article 23 . So farewell, Hong Kong. The vibrant, pulsating city-state that grew, under British rule, into one of the world’s great ...The Guardian - World - China -
New national security law 'slams shut' space for dissent in Hong Kong, critics say
Hong Kong enacted a measure that critics charge will further stifle free expression in a city that until recently was known for its freewheeling style, aggressive media and politically active populace.NBC News - Top stories -
Dow Industrials, S&P 500 Dip to Start Week
Stocks were mostly lower as chip makers came under pressure, after a report that China plans to phase out U.S.-made microprocessors in government computers and servers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hong Kong official warns online criticism could breach new national security law
The Article 23 legislation includes penalties for five categories of crime including treason, insurrection, espionage, sabotage and external interference. Article 23: Hong Kong’s security law explained in 30 secondsHong Kong’s justice minister has ...The Guardian - World - Hong Kong -
Hong Kong leader says prisoners jailed for national security crimes unlikely to get early release
Hong Kong leader John Lee says prisoners convicted for serious national security crimes will not likely be granted early release under the tightened rules of a new national security lawABC News - World -
Alibaba abandoned plans to list its logistics arm, dealing a blow to Hong Kong's beleaguered IPO market.
Alibaba abandoned plans to list its logistics arm, dealing a blow to Hong Kong’s beleaguered IPO market.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ontario moves to allow use of Indigenous languages in legislature
‘Momentous change’ will permit lawmakers in Canadian province to address chamber in ‘first languages’. Lawmakers in Ontario will now be able to address the province’s legislature using Indigenous languages, in a “momentous change” that belatedly ...The Guardian - World -
‘At war with myself’: with gambling on the rise in the US, young addicts seek solace in an old program
Inside Gambling Anonymous, the 12-step program offering compulsive gamblers help, and hope. Each man enters the room, one by one, escaping the dark night outside. Before long some two dozen are sitting in a horseshoe. They hail from different ...The Guardian - World -
Biden restores some, but not all, ESA protections
Presented by Panasonic — The Biden administration finalized a rule on Thursday that reverses some Trump-era rollbacks of protections for endangered species — but left others in place. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Russia extends arrest of US reporter Evan Gershkovich. He has already spent nearly a year in jail
A Moscow court has ordered Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to remain in jail on espionage charges until at least late JuneABC News - World - Russia -
Are Travel Loyalty Programs at Risk?
A new agreement by Visa and Mastercard to reduce fees charged to merchants may drain the lucrative rewards that grant free travel to many credit card users.The New York Times - Business -
Biden campaigning in swing states but still trailing Trump in some
President Biden visited five cities last week while former President Donald Trump has held only one public campaign event since mid-March. Despite that, in some swing states like Georgia, Biden is still trailing Trump in the polls. CBS News ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden fundraiser with Obama, Clinton sees celebs, jokes and some protests over war
Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton joined President Joe Biden for a star-studded fundraiser on Thursday in New York City.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza after the U.S. allowed it to pass by abstaining, prompting Israel to withdraw from scheduled high-level meetings with the Biden administration.
The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza after the U.S. allowed it to pass by abstaining, prompting Israel to withdraw from scheduled high-level meetings with the Biden administration.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
The Fed Stays the Course on Rates
Markets are cheering the central bank’s forecast for three interest rate cuts this year. But Fed policymakers are divided on the issue.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
Please Stay, Baby. Please?
The grief of miscarriage is largely invisible. And with each loss, the longing multiplies.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
How the Baltimore bridge collapse will impact Maryland residents
Residents in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, will have to find alternate routes to get to Baltimore County after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed on Tuesday. The bridge crossed the Patapsco River, connecting both counties as part of ...CBS News - Top stories -
Legal action only option, says defective flat owner
The BBC has seen an interim report that found 'understrength concrete' was used in construction.BBC News - Top stories -
Liverpool expect Alonso to stay at Leverkusen
Liverpool expect Xabi Alonso to stay at Bayer Leverkusen this summer and are set to look at other candidates to replace manager Jurgen Klopp.BBC News - Top stories -
Global AIDS program survives, but backers 'not satisfied'
America’s global AIDS relief program has been authorized for another year in the bipartisan budget deal, but public health advocates say the single year sends a worrying signal about U.S. commitment on the issue moving forward. The minibus passed ...The Hill - Politics -
Houston’s Gutsy Overtime Win Is a Testament to the Program’s Toughness
“Survive and advance” is the popular cliché this time of year. Houston lived it on Sunday.The New York Times - Sports -
Israel Deploys Expansive Facial Recognition Program in Gaza
The experimental effort, which has not been disclosed, is being used to conduct mass surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza, according to military officials and others.The New York Times - Business - Israel -
US steel unions urge Biden to open probe into Chinese shipbuilding
President expected to back trade investigation as industry becomes 2024 election issueFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Biden on bridge collapse: 'The people of Baltimore can count on us'
President Biden spoke about the collapse of a major bridge in Baltimore after it was struck by a cargo ship. The president called the incident a "terrible accident" and discussed how the federal government will assist response efforts in Maryland.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden Administration Finalizes Rule Curbing Use of Short-Term Health Plans
The new regulation reverses a Trump-era policy that expanded access to health plans with fewer benefits than those sold on the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces.The New York Times - Health - Joe Biden -
Weary of rebuilding, residents of German valley feel flat post floods
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Paradise residents' journey from loss to unity in search for a stolen pet
In the heart of Northern California, Paradise stands as a testament to strength and community spirit. David Begnaud revisits the scene of the 2018 devastating wildfire, the deadliest in the state's history, to uncover a story of loss, hope, and a ...CBS News - Top stories -
Resident Evil 9 Could Be An Open-World Game - Report
The next mainline game in the Resident Evil series reportedly could be an open-world game. Capcom has yet to make any sort of announcement.. According to insider Dusk Golem, Resident Evil 9 is being built on the open-world functionality of the RE ...GameSpot - Tech -
Writer Percival Everett: "In ownership of language there resides great power"
In his latest book, "James," the author who tackled race in such satirical novels as "Erasure" (basis of the Oscar-winning "American Fiction") re-tells the story of "Huckleberry Finn" from the point of view of Huck's enslaved friend, Jim.CBS News - Entertainment -
EU may allow Ukraine eased entry into bloc
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Who are the prodigies allowing Barca to keep pace in LaLiga?
With spending limited, Barcelona have become reliant on homegrown players. Lucky for them, Yamal, Cubarsí & Co. are more than up for the challenge.ESPN - Sports -
Army lifts ban on serving soldiers having beards
The beards and moustaches must be neat and well-groomed, and troops must maintain a professional appearance.BBC News - Top stories