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China's Xi says the U.S. needs to accept Beijing's rise for bilateral relations to improve
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday.CNBC - Business - China -
Blinken meets with China's Xi as differences grow
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with China’s President Xi Jinping and other Beijing officials as differences between the two nations grow on a number of issues. Blinken said he outlined the U.S. worries with China, mentioning Beijing's ...The Hill - Politics - China -
Secretary of State Blinken warned Chinese leader Xi that the U.S. was prepared to act if Beijing didn't cut back on its support for Russia's defense industry.
Secretary of State Blinken warned Chinese leader Xi that the U.S. was prepared to act if Beijing didn’t cut back on its support for Russia’s defense industry.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Trump had Stormy Daniels' and Karen McDougal's contact information saved, longtime assistant testifies
David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, has testified about discussions with ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen and payments to Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Tensions ratchet up between China and the west
Also in this newsletter: new weapons for Ukraine, German recovery, the value of loyaltyFinancial Times - World - China -
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 -
The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies
The FT’s fifth annual ranking of the region’s businesses by revenue growth. Plus: outsourcers tap into remote work boom; Shopify targets more growth from bigger clients; Brazil’s alternative to electric vehicles; and Vertex Pharmaceutical’s ...Financial Times - World -
Secretary Buttigieg unpacks new rules on airline fees and refunds
The Transportation Department announced new rules Wednesday requiring airlines to issue automatic cash refunds for flight cancelations or delays, delayed baggage returns and services like Wi-Fi or seat selection that are paid for but not provided. ...CBS News - Top stories -
Trump trial second week concludes with testimony from former secretary and banker
Prosecutors called Rhona Graff, Trump's personal secretary and a banker who recounted the details of a payment at the heart of the case.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
Boston police arrest 100 as crackdown on campus Palestine protests ramps up
At least 93 students detained at USC and 34 arrested in Austin while House speaker faced jeers at Columbia University. More than 100 people were arrested at Emerson College in Boston early on Thursday in the latest crackdown against the rising ...The Guardian - World -
Stocks Fall After GDP, Inflation Data
Stocks and government bonds fell sharply after fresh data showed the U.S. economy slowed in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
April 25, 2024 - US university protests
Pro-Palestinian protests are taking place at major US universities, prompting some officials to take extraordinary steps to confront the growing crisis.CNN - Top stories -
Jordan Klepper on campus protests: ‘You’re not going to resolve tension by adding violence’
Late-night hosts discuss the crackdown on, and Republican criticism of, college campus protests against Israel’s war in Gaza. With other late-night hosts on vacation, The Daily Show guest hosts Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng dug into the ...The Guardian - World -
College encampments grow nationwide: What students are saying
Protests calling for the divestment from Israeli military operations have continued to spread on college campuses throughout the country.ABC News - Top stories -
Clean-Tech Fund Bets on Growing Demand for Batteries
Volta Energy Technologies raises $131 million in latest funding round, seeking to invest in ways to make energy storage cheaper as well as greener for consumers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Talk of an Immigrant ‘Invasion’ Grows in Republican Ads and Speech
Once relegated to the margins of the national debate, the word is now part of the party’s mainstream message on immigration.The New York Times - Top stories -
Third witness puts Trump's financial web in spotlight
A banker's testimony allows the court to take a deep dive into the $130,000 payment made to Stormy Daniels.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Missile Defense Goes Beyond the Iron Dome
Comparing short- and long-range missile defenses is like comparing apples and oranges.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Echoing Their Client, Trump’s Lawyers Pursue an Absolutist Defense
Donald J. Trump demands praise and insists on total innocence, robbing his lawyers of time-honored defense tactics.The New York Times - Top stories -
A ‘Nature School’ Meets in Brooklyn
A series of workshops hosted by the artist collective Field Meridians will try to get New Yorkers to open their eyes to the nature all around them.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Royal Caribbean sees record bookings as demand for experiences and travel grow
There were a lot of records associated with Royal Caribbean’s first-quarter report, including ticket pricing, bookings and the stock, as demand for cruises remained “very robust.”MarketWatch - Business -
Pro-Palestinian protests continue to grow at campuses in New York and Texas
Violent clashes between protesters opposed to the Israel-Hamas war and police have taken place at campuses across the nation, along with multiple arrests.NBC News - Politics - New York -
A justifiable ban on US non-compete clauses
There are other ways of retaining key workers and protecting trade secretsFinancial Times - World -
A justifiable ban on US non-compete clauses
There are other ways of retaining key workers and protecting trade secretsFinancial Times - World -
Boston Beer reports a surprise profit as Twisted Tea shipments keep growing
Boston Beer’s stock surged in after-hours trading Thursday, after the beer brewer reported a surprise first-quarter profit and revenue that rose well above forecasts, fueled by volume increases, pricing and lower returns.MarketWatch - Business -
Biden dealt blow as investors scale back bets on pre-election rate cut
Markets no longer fully confident of move by September following new growth and inflation dataFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Biden dealt blow as investors scale back bets on pre-election rate cut
Markets no longer fully confident of move by September following new growth and inflation dataFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Comments by Anthony Davis, Darvin Ham point to growing frustration among Lakers
A win on Thursday night in Game 3 would ease some of that tension, but a loss... yikes.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Biden dealt blow as investors scale back bets on pre-election rate cut
Markets no longer fully confident of move by September following new growth and inflation dataFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
UK spending watchdog should probe Teesside freeport project, say MPs
Michael Gove urged to instruct the NAO to investigate concerns raised by review of flagship regeneration schemeFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Biden dealt blow as investors scale back bets on pre-election rate cut
Markets no longer fully confident of move by September following new growth and inflation dataFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Biden dealt blow as investors scale back bets on pre-election rate cut
Markets no longer fully confident of move by September following new growth and inflation dataFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Biden dealt blow as investors scale back bets on pre-election rate cut
Markets no longer fully confident of move by September following new growth and inflation dataFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Biden dealt blow as investors scale back bets on pre-election rate cut
Markets no longer fully confident of move by September following new growth and inflation dataFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
‘We are with them’: support for Hamas grows among Palestinians in Lebanon
Aspirations for statehood revived among younger generations in refugee camps where war has consumed daily life. The red inverted triangle is everywhere – stencilled on walls, sprayed on store shutters, a constant theme guiding visitors through the ...The Guardian - World -
Professional pickleball signs first international deal, looks to grow the sport in India
Pro pickleball is looking to world's most populous country for its continued growth.CNBC - Business -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.5% to 100.62
The WSJ Dollar Index is up 0.5% to 100.62 — higher for two of the past three trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Growing Number of Trump Allies Face Election Interference Charges
Prosecutors are sending a warning as Donald Trump and his supporters continue to spread conspiracy theories: that disrupting elections can bear a heavy legal cost.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Long lines form and frustration grows as Cuba runs short of cash
Alejandro Fonseca stood in line for several hours outside a bank in Havana hoping to withdraw Cuban pesos from an ATMABC News - World -
‘Decisions Under Fire’: Campuses Try a Mix of Tactics as Protests Grow
Some colleges that initiated police crackdowns on pro-Palestinian protests have since taken a different tack. Others have defended the move. Hundreds have been arrested.The New York Times - Top stories