Bipartisan Senate Group Praises Guatemala for Sticking with Taiwan
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Senate Minority Leader McConnell, fresh off a bipartisan victory on overseas aid, said he wants to pump up U.S. military spending to meet new challenges from China, Russia and Iran.
Senate Minority Leader McConnell, fresh off a bipartisan victory on overseas aid, said he wants to pump up U.S. military spending to meet new challenges from China, Russia and Iran.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden speaks softly and carries a big diplomatic stick
Biden knows how to cultivate adversaries and preserve them by keeping mum on his work behind the scenes.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Hero teacher restrained school stabber, says brother
A teenage girl remains in custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.BBC News - Top stories -
Triple stabbing school staff and pupils praised
A chief constable said reactions to an attack that saw two teachers and a pupil hurt was impressive.BBC News - Top stories -
How Fentanyl Laid Waste to Guatemala’s Time-Worn Opium Trade
Reshaping the drug war in one of Central America’s most lawless corners, the fentanyl boom has devastated the trade in opium poppies used to make heroin.The New York Times - World -
How Fentanyl Laid Waste to Guatemala’s Time-Worn Opium Trade
Reshaping the drug war in one of Central America’s most lawless corners, the fentanyl boom has devastated the trade in opium poppies used to make heroin.The New York Times - Top stories -
Biden signs $95bn foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
President says legislation is ‘going to make the world safer’ after months of congressional gridlock threatened support for Kyiv. Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that rushes $95bn in foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, a bipartisan ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
Taiwan’s trade tsar seeks new deals and braces for possible Trump win
John Deng targets India ‘opportunity’ after breakthroughs with US, UK and CanadaFinancial Times - World - Donald Trump -
Airbus Sticks to Plane-Delivery Goal, Ramps Up A350 Production
Airbus posted higher revenue and profit for the first quarter, backed its goal to deliver more planes this year than in 2023 and decided to increase production of its A350 wide-body jets, extending its lead over beleaguered rival Boeing.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Airbus Sticks to Plane-Delivery Goal, Ramps Up A350 Production
Airbus posted higher revenue and profit for the first quarter, backed its goal to deliver more planes this year than in 2023 and decided to increase production of its A350 wide-body jets, extending its lead over beleaguered rival Boeing.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew's Kerry Condon Praises Show's Younger Cast
Star Wars: The Acolyte may be coming up fast, but it's not the only live-action show in the franchise coming this year. Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is also slated to debut in 2024, with Kerry Condon and Jude Law appearing in a story set in The ...GameSpot - Tech -
SNL star Colin Jost roasts politicians, praises journalists at correspondents' dinner
Saturday Night Live (SNL) star Colin Jost roasted politicians and praised journalists at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday night, bringing humor at a time of political tension at home and deadly conflicts ...The Hill - Politics -
Former foe of Ukraine assistance helps move aid bill with broad bipartisan support
Speaker Mike Johnson has gained the respect of his conference, not only by listening for hours on end to his colleagues’ advice and complaints, but also by quickly learning the difference between representing only your congressional district and, ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Trump VP contender Kristi Noem stands by killing her dog Cricket amid bipartisan ridicule
Kristi Noem is competing against North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Senator Tim Scott and Rep. Elise Stefanik, among others, for Trump's vice president spot.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
Save the Children Says Its Guatemala Offices Were Searched Over Abuse Claims
Prosecutors in Guatemala, which has a history of targeting nonprofit groups, said they were probing claims of child abuse, which the charity denied.The New York Times - World -
Cómo el fentanilo arrasó con el comercio de opio en Guatemala
El auge del fentanilo, que ha reconfigurado la guerra contra las drogas en uno de los rincones más anárquicos de Centroamérica, ha devastado el comercio de la adormidera, utilizada para fabricar heroína.The New York Times - Top stories -
Biden signs foreign aid bill to provide new funding to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
President Biden called it "a good day for world peace" after signing the bill to provide almost $100 billion in foreign aid, most of it for Ukraine and Israel. The legislation also sets the stage for a potential ban of TikTok. NBC News' Peter ...NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
AP PHOTOS: Russian kids ride sticks with a horse's head in hobby horsing competition
Several dozen kids — 48 girls and one boy, from first-graders to teenagers — gathered recently at a gymnasium in northern St. Petersburg for a hobby horsing competition. The event looked exactly like a proper equestrian competition, but instead of ...ABC News - World - Russia -
AP PHOTOS: Russian kids ride sticks with a horse's head in hobby horsing competition
Several dozen kids — 48 girls and one boy, from first-graders to teenagers — gathered recently at a gymnasium in northern St. Petersburg for a hobby horsing competition. The event looked exactly like a proper equestrian competition, but instead of ...ABC News - Sports - Russia -
Taiwan's president-elect appoints new foreign, defense ministers as island faces continued threats
Taiwan’s president-elect has appointed new foreign and defense ministers to join his incoming administration as the island faces continuing military threats and diplomatic isolation from ChinaABC News - World -
What does Taiwan get from the foreign aid bill and why is the US economy among the biggest winners?
The sweeping foreign aid package passed by congress has drawn the ire of China, but billions of dollars will actually stay in the US. Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen has praised the US Congress for passing a sweeping foreign aid package this week ...The Guardian - World -
Chinese jets fly sorties over Taiwan strait in show of force as US delegation departs
End of secretary of state Antony Blinken’s three-day visit marks upsurge in military activity after period of relative calm. Taiwan has reported that a dozen Chinese warplanes flew sorties close to the island on Saturday, in a sudden surge of ...The Guardian - World - China -
Jill Biden launches bike ride for wounded service members, stresses need to support vets
Jill Biden has used the launch of the Wounded Warrior Project’s annual Soldier Ride from the White House lawn, a multiday bike ride, to stress the importance of supporting service membersABC News - Health - Joe Biden -
Cramer praises companies like Chipotle that can grow despite a slowing economy and inflation
CNBC's Jim Cramer said companies that perpetually generate "self-help" are poised to do well in this market.CNBC - Business -
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 -
Business groups sue FTC over noncompete ban
Presented by BP — {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY view The Big Story Business groups sue to block FTC's noncompete ban The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) decision to ban noncompete agreements is being met with ...The Hill - Politics -
Oaktree Spins Out Transportation-Infrastructure Group
Two senior Oaktree executives have formed Duration Capital Partners with $3.65 billion in infrastructure assets, people familiar with the matter said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
IG Group clients hit by refund errors
Company blames ‘technical issue’ for money being removed from accountsFinancial Times - Business -
NFL Draft 2024: Howie Roseman praises Eagles' third-round pick from FCS school for 'freaky tools in his body'
Jalyx Hunt was the Eagles' third-round pick from Houston ChristianCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Myanmar rebel group withdraws troops from key town on Thai border
An armed ethnic group in Myanmar has withdrawn its troops from a town along the Thai border following a counteroffensive by the ruling junta.NBC News - Top stories -
LSE Group investors back doubling chief’s pay to US levels
David Schwimmer could earn up to £13.1mn this year and become one of the best-paid FTSE 100 executivesFinancial Times - Business -
Mexican president claims that criminal groups are 'respectful' and 'respect the citizenry'
Mexico's president says the country's violent criminal gangs and drug cartels are essentially “respectful people” who “respect the citizenry” and mostly just kill each otherABC News - World -
CVC shares jump in trading debut after long-awaited IPO
Private equity group says €2bn offering oversubscribed multiple times, in sign of strong investor appetiteFinancial Times - Business -
Thames Water bondholders demand emergency summit with troubled group
Creditors holding £5bn of debt have been spooked by default of parent company this monthFinancial Times - Business -
Nina Jankowicz Forms New Group to Defend Disinformation Research
The group intends to fight what its leader, Nina Jankowicz, and others have described as a coordinated campaign by conservatives and their allies to undermine researchers who study disinformation.The New York Times - Tech -
Match Group CEO on romance scams: "Things happen in life"
The CEO of the nation's largest online dating company responded to questions stemming from a yearlong CBS News investigation into the growing threat of romance scammers.CBS News - Top stories -
Two Russian journalists jailed on 'extremism' charges for alleged work for Navalny group
They're accused of working for a group founded by Alexei Navalny.ABC News - World - Russia -
Two Russian journalists jailed on ‘extremism’ charges for alleged work for Navalny group
Two Russian journalists were arrested by their government on “extremism” charges and ordered by courts there on Saturday to remain in custody pending investigation and trial on accusations of working for a group founded by the late Russian ...NBC News - Top stories - Russia -
Human rights groups and diplomats condemn Iraq’s anti-LGBTQ+ law
US state department says law could drive away foreign investment and David Cameron calls it ‘dangerous and worrying’. Human rights groups and diplomats have criticised a law passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would impose heavy ...The Guardian - World -
Arlene Shechet’s ‘Girl Group’ Nudges the Heavy Metal Men at Storm King
Once known for ceramics, she now commands the rolling hills at the prestigious New York sculpture park with a chorus of six giant welded works.The New York Times - Top stories