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NY Democrat urges postmaster general to reconsider stamp price increases
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) is urging U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to reconsider raising price stamps by almost 8 percent, arguing it would have a “disparate” impact on those battling inflation and especially senior citizens. The U.S. ...The Hill - Politics -
Congress prepares to vote on security funding bill for Ukraine, Israel
The House is poised for a rare Saturday vote on a bill that will provide nearly $61 billion in security funding to Ukraine. The bill will also provide billions to Israel and other U.S. allies.CBS News - Politics - Israel -
Bears to reportedly request more than $2 billion in public money to fund $4.6 billion stadium project
The numbers for the Bears' proposed stadium project are astounding.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
$8 billion US military aid package to Taiwan will 'boost confidence' in region: president-elect
Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te says an $8 billion defense package approved by the U.S. House over the weekend will “strengthen the deterrence against authoritarianism in the West Pacific ally chain," in a reference to key rival ChinaABC News - World -
Climate Advocates Must Use the Market
Constraints on flexible solutions like carbon credits limit investment.The Wall Street Journal - World - Climate -
Hipgnosis said it received a $1.50 billion approach from Blackstone that the song-catalog fund would be prepared to recommend to shareholders if a formal takeover bid were made.
Hipgnosis said it received a $1.50 billion approach from Blackstone that the song-catalog fund would be prepared to recommend to shareholders if a formal takeover bid were made.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Kermit Ruffins advocates for gun violence awareness after personal tragedy
Trumpeter Kermit Ruffins has performed around the world, but he's sharing how a personal tragedy involving gun violence has impacted his family and music.CBS News - Entertainment -
The Senate has passed legislation renewing a controversial foreign spying power, prevailing over objections from privacy advocates.
The Senate has passed legislation renewing a controversial foreign spying power, prevailing over objections from privacy advocates.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Verizon Results Boosted by Price Increases
Revenue rose slightly last quarter as the company lost fewer postpaid phone connections than expected and benefited from higher prices for its plans.The Wall Street Journal - World -
US Congress approves $95bn aid package for Ukraine and Israel
President Biden is expected to sign the package, which includes a potential TikTok ban, into law.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
EU regulator urges action on climate threat to insurance
Eiopa head says rise in losses from natural catastrophes needs to be addressed by firms and member statesFinancial Times - World - Climate -
Prosecution: Trump hush money was 'pure election fraud'
But the defence says the former president committed no crimes and calls star witness an admitted liar.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Johnson temporarily dodges ouster vote as House passes foreign aid
Conservative rebels are hoping the week-long recess will build support for their pending effort to boot the speaker.Politico - Politics -
The IRS says it’s going after wealthy tax cheats. Here’s what new audit stats show.
After Congress approved billions of extra funding for tax compliance, the Internal Revenue Service pledged it would get tougher on rich taxpayers and corporations while avoiding extra scrutiny of middle-class households.MarketWatch - Business -
Bipartisan ire flares after POLITICO reveals Chinese Embassy's quiet TikTok lobbying
Politico - Politics - Tiktok -
Iranian president visits Pakistan to boost ties
Yahoo News - World - Iran -
Novartis shares jump as drugmaker boosts outlook
Novartis shares rallied on Tuesday as the Swiss drugmaker raised its outlook for the year after seeing strong demand for heart and psoriasis drugs.MarketWatch - Business -
Primark owner’s profits soar as investments provide boost
Associated British Foods says ‘normality’ in supply chains helps lift half-year earnings by 37%Financial Times - Business -
Sunak pledges big boost to UK defence spending by 2030
Prime minister says military budget will rise to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decadeFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Pulte cites housing shortage boost, shares rise
Home builder beats estimates and grows its backlog to $8 billionMarketWatch - Business -
Sunak vows to hit 2.5% defence spend target by 2030
The PM says billions of extra spending will put the UK's defence industry on a "war footing".BBC News - Top stories -
Mattel Sales Miss Forecasts as 'Barbie' Boost Wanes
Toymaker’s sales slipped in its first quarter as the boom from last year’s “Barbie” movie eased.The Wall Street Journal - World -
My daughter has special needs. Does the IRS have the authority to take money from a trust that I set up in her name?
“I am not in any trouble and nor do I currently owe any money to the IRS. However, I’ve had several expensive run-ins with the IRS.”MarketWatch - Business -
'Every one of us should be ashamed' of current Congress: Manchin
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and former Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) lamented the state of Congress in a side-by-side interview on Sunday, with Manchin saying that Americans should be “ashamed” of the legislative body. “Every one of us should be ...The Hill - Politics -
Mike Johnson establishes himself as a titan of Congress with aid package vote
Whatever the future may bring for Speaker Johnson, the American people yearn for forceful, effective bipartisan action— on immigration, the economy, family security, education, energy, health care and a host of other issues.The Hill - Politics -
The Guardian view on arming Ukraine: US Congress votes against appeasement | Editorial
While Donald Trump is in court, House Republicans rejected their presidential nominee’s bad land-for-peace deal in Ukraine . In chaos theory, the flapping of butterfly wings can cause a hurricane on the other side of the world. This weekend, ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
George Santos says he's withdrawing his run for Congress. Here's why.
Former New York Rep. George Santos is no longer running for Congress, he announced Tuesday on X.CBS News - Politics -
George Santos says he's withdrawing his run for Congress. Here's why.
Former New York Rep. George Santos is no longer running for Congress, he announced Tuesday on X.CBS News - Top stories -
Expelled former Rep. George Santos ends his independent bid for Congress
Former New York Rep. George Santos announced Tuesday that he was ending his independent campaign for a seat in Congress.NBC News - Top stories -
George Santos Said He Was Running for Congress Again. (He’s Not.)
Less than two weeks after announcing a surprise long-shot bid for a House seat on Eastern Long Island, Mr. Santos said he was no longer pursuing the seat.The New York Times - Top stories -
Expelled former Rep. George Santos ends his independent bid for Congress
Former New York Rep. George Santos announced Tuesday that he was ending his independent campaign for a seat in Congress.NBC News - Politics -
Congress Passed a Bill That Could Ban TikTok. Now Comes the Hard Part.
After President Biden signs the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it, the legislation will face court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.The New York Times - Tech -
Congress Passed a Bill That Could Ban TikTok. Now Comes the Hard Part.
After President Biden signs the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it, the legislation will face court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.The New York Times - Top stories -
Congress approves bill banning TikTok unless Chinese owner sells platform
Move could lead to obsolescence of video app used by 170mn AmericansFinancial Times - Business - Tiktok -
Erdoğan urges Palestinian unity after meeting Hamas chief
Turkish president says recent events between Iran and Israel should not allow Israel to ‘gain ground’ in Gaza. Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan urged Palestinians to unite amid Israel’s war in Gaza following hours-long talks with Hamas chief ...The Guardian - World -
Slash tax on profits from Russia’s frozen assets, US urges allies
Maximise every euro from immobilised reserves to aid Ukraine, says Biden adviser Daleep SinghFinancial Times - World - Russia -
German industry urges market reforms at start of Hanover Fair
Yahoo News - World - Germany -
Top EU diplomat urges members to send Patriot systems to Ukraine
Yahoo News - World - Ukraine -
Mauricio Pochettino urges Chelsea to show they are not just ‘Cole Palmer FC’
Leading scorer is a doubt for trip to Arsenal due to illness‘It is a good challenge in case Palmer is not available’Mauricio Pochettino has challenged Chelsea to prove that they are not “Cole Palmer Football Club” should they have to take on ...The Guardian - World -
Hundreds of athletes urge the NCAA not to ban trans athletes from women’s sports
A group of more than 400 current and former Olympic, professional and collegiate athletes, over 300 academics and roughly 100 advocacy groups released separate letters Tuesday urging the NCAA not to ban transgender women from competing in women’s ...NBC News - Top stories