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What is at stake in South Africa's election?
The ANC has governed since the end of apartheid, but its vote could fall below 50% for the first time.BBC News - Top stories -
South Africa election 2024: When is the poll and what is at stake for the ANC?
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China’s Dispute With Taiwan Is Playing Out Near This Tiny Island
A fatal episode off Kinmen, a Taiwanese-controlled island, has become the latest occasion for Beijing to warn and test Taiwan’s president-elect.The New York Times - World - China -
Taiwan war game exposes vulnerability of energy grid to a China attack
Table top exercise by experts finds even basic power supplies could be knocked out by Beijing blockade or missile attackFinancial Times - Business - China -
Taiwan’s Top Diplomat Says U.S. Aid to Ukraine Is Critical for Deterring China
Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said in an interview that a Russian victory could embolden China to move against Taiwan and would fuel anti-American propaganda.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Judge sets April 15 trial date in Trump "hush money" case
The New York judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Donald Trump rejected his bid to delay the trial again.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Supreme Court seems poised to reject abortion pill challenge
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case involving a commonly used abortion pill, mifepristone, and the FDA's recent actions to make it more accessible.CBS News - Politics - Abortion -
Kings, Mavs prepare for ‘mini playoff series' with sky-high stakes
The Kings and Dallas Mavericks are preparing for an NBA playoff-like atmosphere in Tuesday night's game at Golden 1 Center.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Turkey's high-stakes mayoral races are expected to be close. Volunteer monitors will be key
With local elections across Turkey days away, legal experts are coaching thousands of volunteer election monitors on the rules they’ll need to watch for fraud and ensure a fair voteABC News - World -
What Bulgaria’s government collapse means for the rest of the EU
Also in this newsletter: Mark Rutte goes to ChinaFinancial Times - World -
What the Apple Antitrust Suit Means for the Future of Messaging
This week, we talk about the US Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Apple, and how its outcome—whether Apple wins or loses—might change how we text each other.Wired - Tech - Apple -
Amazon writes its largest venture cheque yet for AI start-up Anthropic
$2.75bn deal is the latest sign of Big Tech’s race to capitalise on the booming sectorFinancial Times - Business - Amazon -
RFK Jr.’s sister worries he’s taking votes from Biden: 'There’s so much at stake'
The sister of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is worried that her brother will act as an election disrupter and take votes away from President Biden as he mounts an independent bid against him. When asked by CNN’s Erin Burnett about why she believes voting ...The Hill - Politics -
Taiwan commissions 2 new navy ships as safeguards against rising threat from China
Taiwan has commissioned two new navy ships as a safeguard against the rising threat from China, which has been ratcheting up its naval and air force missions around the island that it claims as its own territory to be annexed by force if necessaryABC News - World - China -
China built a mock-up of key area in Taiwan's capital city at a desert training site, satellite images show
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NHL playoff watch: What's at stake for Devils, Islanders in Sunday showdown
It's not quite a "loser leaves town" match, but each team needs all the points it can get. Plus, the latest playoff projections and draft lottery standings.ESPN - Sports - NHL -
What Does the Real Estate Commission Shake-up Mean for New Yorkers?
Most real estate agents in the city are not affiliated with the National Association of Realtors. Here’s how the group’s recent blockbuster settlement will affect buying and selling homes in New York City.The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
Consumer advocates, realtors hail NAR settlement: What it means for buyers and sellers
The process of buying a home has seemingly never been simpler: Find a property on a listings website like Zillow, Redfin or Trulia; reach out to the listing agent; tour the property; and make an offer.NBC News - Top stories -
What the DOJ's antitrust suit against Apple means for everyone with an iPhone
Consumers may see lower prices on app subscriptions and purchases if the Department of Justice succeeds in its lawsuit against Apple, consumer advocates said.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Apple -
California homeowners face an insurance crisis. What will it mean for home prices in the state?
Californians face yet another setback on the housing front as a major insurer pulls out of 72,000 home-insurance policies, citing costs.MarketWatch - Business - California -
NFL approves controversial ban for hip-drop tackles. What it means
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle. NFL team owners on Monday unanimously approved a rule that bans players from using a swivel technique to tackle an opponent. A violation will result in a 15-yard penalty and could ...Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Can you park there? What different curb colors mean
Blue, yellow, white, red, green — these are the different curb colors you may comes across while you look for parking. But what do they mean?The Hill - Politics -
What the reduced bond in Trump's fraud case means for his assets
An appeals court on Monday reduced the amount of money former President Donald Trump needs to put forward if he wants to fight the ruling in his New York civil fraud trial. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explains the significance of ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
What the cargo ship bridge crash in Baltimore means for the economy
The Port of Baltimore, the ninth-busiest for foreign cargo, closed on Tuesday after a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing its partial collapse.ABC News - Top stories -
Princess Kate is undergoing 'preventative chemotherapy.' What does that mean?
What is preventative chemotherapy? Princess Kate said she is undergoing chemotherapy after cancer was found during abdominal surgery.NBC News - Top stories -
Economic Data vs. Consumer Feelings: What the Gap Means for Biden
The U.S. economy—by many measures—is doing great. But many voters think otherwise. Here’s what the data say about why voters feel so bad about the economy and what it could mean for Biden in the 2024 election.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
What joining NFL team would mean for Rees-Zammit
Former Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit is talking with Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs as he tries to find an NFL team willing to sign him for next season.BBC News - Top stories - NFL -
What to know about RFK Jr.'s VP pick
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story What to know about RFK Jr.'s VP pick Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of the infamous political dynasty, is continuing his third-party bid for president, ...The Hill - Politics -
Acura TLX Type S: What's Good Under the Hood
With its tidy, well-organized engine, the performance version of the company’s midsize five-seat sedan is designed with service in mind.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Home price growth is back at pre-pandemic levels. Here's what that means for buyers and sellers
While price growth is moderating and inventory is improving, overall housing costs remain high, experts say. Here's what to expect.CNBC - Business -
Home price growth is back at pre-pandemic levels. Here's what that means for buyers and sellers.
The rate at which home prices grow is slowing down.NBC News - Top stories -
Cocoa prices are soaring to record levels. What it means for consumers and why 'the worst is still yet to come'
Cocoa has more than tripled in cost over the past year and is up 129% in 2024.CNBC - Business -
Traders bet US election will unsettle market calm
Vix and VStoxx indices show expectations of volatility around prospective Biden-Trump rematchFinancial Times - World -
Eli Lilly climbs on win for rival weight-loss drug, and we still feel good about Abbott Labs
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Business -
How high will the price of gold go? Here's what some experts think
Can the price of gold continue surpassing record highs or is a pull-back ahead? Here's what some experts predict.CBS News - Top stories -
What's Next for Gold? Look to China for Clues
Gold buying in the country has helped fuel a recent surge—and could protect against a downturn.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
What's Next for Gold? Look to China for Clues
Gold buying in the country has helped fuel a recent surge—and could protect against a downturn.The Wall Street Journal - Business - China -
Lewis Carroll Goes to Taiwan
In the face of Beijing’s coercion, simply maintaining the status quo requires the U.S. ‘to run as fast as we can.’The Wall Street Journal - World - Taiwan -
China is trying to connect Southeast Asia by high-speed rail. Here’s how that’s going
Yahoo News - World - China -
Slovakia Presidential Election 2024: What You Need to Know
Ivan Korcok, a veteran diplomat hostile to the Kremlin, and Peter Pellegrini, a Russia-friendly politician allied with Slovakia’s populist prime minister, will face each other in a runoff.The New York Times - World