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How Biden is outflanking Trump on China trade, clean energy and climate change
And the new tariffs Biden will propose this week will prevent the U.S. auto sector from unfair competition, preventing what amounts to dumping of cheap, subsidies-fuel cars by China. Whether it’s trade policy, clean energy technology, or cutting ...The Hill - Politics -
Can banks really fix the climate crisis?
New research suggests that their green commitments are not paying off yetFinancial Times - Business - Climate -
Safra private bank assembles new dealmaking team for ultra-rich clients
J Safra Sarasin taps BoA and Goldman Sachs as it looks to expand into advising on M&A and equity capital raisesFinancial Times - Business -
Britain’s mighty Treasury needs to change
Growth must be given the same importance as scrutiny over spendingFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Alarmed by Climate Change, Astronomers Train Their Sights on Earth
A growing number of researchers in the field are using their expertise to fight the climate crisis.The New York Times - World - Climate -
Climate change is destroying the wonders many U.S. parks are named for
National parks embody America's pioneering spirit with their vast expanses and breathtaking landscapes. But the climate crisis leaves them facing a future in which their names could be cruel ironies.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
Yes, Rishi Sunak, the world is a scary place. That is why we need a new prime minister | Rafael Behr
With no domestic legacy to celebrate, the PM has little choice but to focus on global volatility. But that is a problem he can’t solve. On the eve of the last general election, no one was debating what to do in the event of a pandemic, or if ...The Guardian - World -
Biden delivers remarks on investing and the job market
Watch live coverage as President Joe Biden delivers remarks on American investments and the labor market.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Ukraine Needs Money to Fight. Can Seized Russian Assets Help?
Kyiv’s supporters are discussing how to use the interest earned by frozen Russian assets to help pay for weapons and postwar reconstruction.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Small Changes Make A Big Difference: How A Simple Label Connects The Physical and Digital Worlds
Avery Dennison, a global materials science and digital identification solutions company, connects the physical and digital to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges. As the inventor of the self-adhesive label nearly 90 years ago, the ...CBS News - Top stories -
Climate change will loom large in 2024 — here's what red states can do about it
New technologies can make planning and visualization for extreme weather both easier and faster, giving all constituencies a chance to see what’s at stake.The Hill - Politics - Climate -
Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds
Sizzling heat across Asia and the Middle East in late April that echoed last year’s destructive swelter was made 45 times more likely in some parts of the continent because of human-caused climate change, a study Tuesday foundABC News - Tech - Climate -
Biden delivers remarks on investing in America during Infrastructure Week: Watch live
President Biden will speak from the White House Tuesday morning to highlight what the administration has dubbed “Infrastructure Week.” In a release on the subject, the White House says that it aims to increase awareness of the infrastructure ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden Trails Polls of Arizona and Georgia Despite Billions in Investments
The states have been major beneficiaries of the Biden administration’s key economic policies, such as spending on infrastructure, manufacturing and clean energy.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden Levies Sweeping Tariffs on China, Intensifying Trade Fight With Trump
The presumed 2024 election foes are taking competing protectionist approaches against Beijing.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Millions of British children born since 2010 have only known poverty. My £3bn plan would give them hope | Gordon Brown
We know about the hardship of ‘Thatcher’s children’, but a new generation of Tories has raised inequality to even higher levels. Children of austerity need a rescue plan, says Gordon BrownThey are austerity’s children, born after 2010, perhaps now ...The Guardian - World -
Right-wing Israelis block aid to Gaza coming from the West Bank
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'ChiefsAholic,' superfan imprisoned for bank robbery, to be featured in upcoming documentary produced by Drake
Yes, you read that rightCBS Sports - Sports -
Under Fire for ‘Toxic’ Work Culture, Bank Regulator Apologizes Again
A scathing report revealed a culture of widespread sexual harassment and discrimination at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Martin Gruenberg will testify on Capitol Hill starting on Wednesday.The New York Times - Business -
China's Central Bank Holds Key Policy Rates Steady
The People’s Bank of China held key policy rates steady, a move that could preface a hold on benchmark lending rates later this month.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Banks breaks from the Senate GOP's well-heeled candidate trend
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Private equity’s capitulation is delayed, not cancelled
Efforts to delay exits may help firms avoid worst of a crunch, but the day of reckoning still beckonsFinancial Times - Business -
TotalEnergies to Invest $400MM in LPG
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BlackRock closes in on crown of world’s largest bitcoin fund
Asset manager pushes deeper into digital assets after ETF successFinancial Times - Business - Crypto -
Why the World Has Gone Cuckoo for Copper
The U.S. and China are competing to acquire the metal, which is essential for EVs and data centers. It is also at the center of a $43 billion takeover battle.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
LAFC confirms signing of World Cup winner Giroud
France striker Olivier Giroud has completed his long-anticipated move to LAFC, the club announced on Tuesday, with the World Cup winner joining in mid-July with a contract until December 2025.ESPN - Sports - World Cup -
China-Russia: an economic ‘friendship’ that could rattle the world
After Putin’s invasion of Ukraine trade links between the two countries have strengthened. So have Beijing’s geopolitical ambitionsFinancial Times - Business - China