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European Union nations endorse a major overhaul of the bloc’s migration rules as campaigning heats up for elections
European Union nations endorse a major overhaul of the bloc’s migration rules as campaigning heats up for electionsABC News - World -
Australian Government's Budget Bets On Rapid Fall In Inflation
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has framed the center-left Labor government’s 2024-2025 budget around the themes of cost of living relief, income tax cuts and the tantalizing prospect of a fall in mortgage interest rates by early next year.The Wall Street Journal - World - Australia -
Anglo American plans break-up after rejecting £34bn BHP bid
Miner to focus on prized copper after parting with De Beers diamond unit, Amplats platinum and coking coal assetsFinancial Times - Business -
National-debt interest now costs more than Medicare or defense
Last week we got “good news” on Social Security and Medicare. Here’s the rest of the story.MarketWatch - Business -
Bipartisan opposition builds to Biden’s plan for military space personnel
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RFK Jr.’s Running Mate, Nicole Shanahan, Ventures Onto the Stump
The Silicon Valley lawyer, chosen by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his running mate, made her first solo outing on the stump. She is to appear alongside him at a rally on Monday in Austin, Texas.The New York Times - Top stories -
Kylian Mbappé Is P.S.G.’s GOAT — but He Is Not Loved Like One
Nothing better summed up the French striker’s time at Paris St.-Germain than his final home game.The New York Times - Sports -
Rohingya being forcibly conscripted in battle between Myanmar and rebels
Myanmar military has conscripted 1,000 Rohingya men and boys since February, with fears some are being used as human shields, according to NGOs. For more than four hours Abdullah* waited in the darkness as soldiers marched 30 of his neighbours ...The Guardian - World -
Israeli tanks push into Gaza's Rafah, as battles rage in the north
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Glynn's Take: Budget Doesn't Do Enough to Rule out Further RBA Rate Hike
The government’s budget forecasts that inflation could return to within the 2%-3% target band by the end of this year, which is at odds with the less-optimistic forecasts of the Reserve Bank of Australia.The Wall Street Journal - World -
R.F.K. Jr. Is 2024’s X Factor, New Polls Show, Fueled by Young Voters and Social Media
Half of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s supporters said they were voting chiefly for him, and nearly half said their support was mostly a vote against President Biden or former President Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - Top stories -
‘Has this guy ever made a movie before?’ Francis Ford Coppola’s 40-year battle to film Megalopolis
The director has spent half his life and $120m of his own money to make his sci-fi epic. Just days ahead of its debut in Cannes, some of his crew members are questioning his methods. ‘My greatest fear is to make a really shitty, embarrassing, ...The Guardian - World - Entertainment -
Olivia Munn has two viable embryos after full hysterectomy amid breast cancer battle
Olivia Munn and John Mulaney plan to grow their family despite her hysterectomy. She had her eggs frozen before the surgery, which was part of her cancer fight.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Today's Logistics Report: Temu Sours on American Expansion; U.S., China Battling for Copper
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Walmart Plans Layoffs of Corporate Staff, Will Relocate Others
The retailer is asking most remote workers to move closer to major offices for hybrid work, employees in Dallas, Atlanta, and Toronto are asked to move to bigger hub office locationsin Arkansas, California, and New Jersey.Inc. - Business -
Succession Planning Woes Complicate Family Business Growth
If small-business owners don't think ahead or communicate internally about next steps, they could create challenges down the line.Inc. - Business -
Comcast Plans Streaming Bundle With Netflix, Apple TV+
The bundle, called StreamSaver, is the latest joint effort from entertainment companies looking to woo price-weary customers.The New York Times - Business - Apple -
Anglo American needs a speedy break-up to make up with investors
The fact that the mining group has finally moved to clean up its messy structure has to be a good thingFinancial Times - Business -
Record travel expected as millions make plans for Memorial Day
Tens of millions of Americans are gearing up for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Nearly 50 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more this year, making it the busiest Memorial Day weekend in almost 20 years, according to AAA. Kris ...CBS News - Top stories -
App Developers Aren't Embracing Apple's Legally Mandated Open Payment Plans
Apple was supposed to make changes that were better for consumers, and even small developers. Its offer isn't great, and few small developers have grabbed at it.Inc. - Business - US Open -
Plans to criminalise UK rough sleepers dropped after backlash
Measures would have seen homeless people prosecuted for ‘excessive smell’Financial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Putin’s New Defense Minister Signals Russia’s Plan for a Long War in Ukraine
In his first public appearance as the newly appointed defense minister, Andrei R. Belousov spoke about veterans’ benefits and overcrowded hospitals rather than a new offensive in Ukraine.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Protest-hit farm subsidy plan pushed back a year
Unions call aspects of the scheme including a 10% tree cover rule for farms "unworkable".BBC News - Top stories -
Comcast planning bundle including Peacock, Netflix, Apple TV
Comcast is planning a bundle that will include access to Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV, the company's chair said this week. The new service, which will be called "StreamSaver," will be available to Comcast broadband, TV and mobile customers later ...The Hill - Politics - Apple -
Vulnerable Senate Dems lukewarm on reported White House plan for Palestinian refugees
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Airlines sue Biden
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Airlines sue Biden over fee disclosure rule The Biden administration is facing heat from major airlines over its new rule ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Sumitomo lined up for Shetland subsea cable contract
Japanese group and Van Oord Offshore Wind set to install electricity cables between islands and Scottish mainlandFinancial Times - World -
White House Says Israel Still Has Provided No Plan to Protect Rafah Civilians
The national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, also said Israel had yet to connect its military operations to a plan for the future governance of Gaza.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel