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Cuba spy scandal reveals US vulnerabilities
Instead of appeasing Havana, Biden should take action to root out and counter espionage and malign influence by Cuba and China.The Hill - Politics -
US and UK unveil sanctions against Chinese state-backed hackers over alleged ‘malicious’ attacks
The US alleges the individuals were working as a front for Beijing in an indictment and sanctions announcement. China cyber-attacks explained: who is behind the hacking operation against the US and UK?Hackers backed by China’s government spy ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
US tuberculosis cases rise for third year in a row: CDC
Tuberculosis rates in the U.S. rose by 16 percent in 2023, marking the third year that cases went up following nearly 30 years of decline. In the most recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...The Hill - Politics -
Does China spy on Britain? Of course. But we have more important things to discuss with them | Simon Jenkins
While diplomatic rows are inevitable, the priority is to keep channels open, and engage with Beijing about the climate crisis. Once upon a time Britain would have sent a gunboat up the Yangtze River. That would teach those Chinese a lesson. To ...The Guardian - World - China -
China jails sports officials convicted of taking bribes
The former president of the Chinese Football Association has been sentenced to life in prison amid a wide-ranging crackdown on sports corruptionABC News - Sports - China -
Tesla has had a ‘nightmare’ first quarter amid weak China demand
Wedbush’s Dan Ives trims his stock-price target for Tesla to $300 from $315 after a “perfect storm” of issues.MarketWatch - Business - China -
Russia-Ukraine war live: 200,000 without power in Ukraine since Friday; Nato could ‘shoot down Russian missiles near borders’
Attack on energy infrastructure on last week still causing blackouts; Poland’s deputy foreign minister warns Russia of consequences if missiles enter territory. The Kremlin has refused to be drawn on whether it believed there was a link between ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Lego Fortnite Gets Official Vehicles In Latest Update
Epic has recently added vehicles to Lego Fortnite, replacing some of the custom vehicles players had taken to creating. Thanks to the v29.10 update, players can now put the pedal to the metal with three different vehicles.The first vehicle that ...GameSpot - Tech -
My Pants No Longer Fit. Should I Get Rid of Them or Keep Them in Case?
A reader asks our fashion critic for advice on how to decide when clothes are worth holding on to, and when they’re just taking up closet space.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Middle East crisis live: US and Israel in talks to revive Washington trip to discuss Rafah
Israeli PM had cancelled officials’ US visit to discuss planned offensive in southern Gaza after the US refused to veto a UN security council vote on a ceasefire. See all of our Israel-Gaza war coverage hereThe White House says it is working to ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Migrants using deadly Arizona border crossing amid Texas crackdown
As Texas continues its crackdown on illegal border crossings, many migrants are attempting to cross the border in Arizona. But that crossing can be much more dangerous. Camilo Montoya-Galvez gets a first-hand look at the risky route.CBS News - Top stories - Arizona -
Storing Renewable Energy, One Balloon at a Time
To decarbonize the electrical grid, companies are finding creative ways to store energy during periods of low demand.The New York Times - Tech -
WATCH: Hot air balloon crashes into power lines
Dramatic traffic cam footage shows the moment a hot air balloon sailed into power lines along a Minnesota highway.ABC News - Top stories -
Israel agrees to reschedule delegation visit to the White House: US official
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to reschedule his delegation’s visit to the White House after he canceled the trip on Monday.ABC News - Top stories - Israel -
State department official’s resignation highlights rifts over US Gaza policy
Annelle Sheline says ‘I no longer wanted to be affiliated with this administration,’ claiming Biden is flouting US law over Israel. • Biden administration’s Gaza strategy panned as ‘mess’ amid clashing goalsA human rights official has resigned ...The Guardian - World -
Seeking Balance, Tripping Up
The question of how to cover Donald Trump is no closer to being solved.The New York Times - Top stories -
Bond giant Pimco favours gilts over US Treasuries amid inflationary pressure
Fund manager projects Fed will cut interest rates more slowly than other central banksFinancial Times - Business -
US-China Decoupling Poses Supply Chain Risks for Drug Companies
A proposed bill in Congress targets Chinese biotech businesses that play an important role in developing drugs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China blocks use of Intel and AMD chips in government computers
Microsoft’s Windows and foreign database programs also sidelined as Beijing favours Chinese hardware and softwareFinancial Times - World - China -
China and Russia challenge US claim to mineral-rich stretches of seabed
Critics say Biden administration risks losing race to mine resources in international watersFinancial Times - World - China -
US sanctions China-based hackers for allegedly targeting critical infrastructure
The United States has sanctioned China-based hackers for allegedly targeting U.S. critical infrastructure, the Treasury Department announced Monday.ABC News - Top stories -
FirstFT: Larry Fink warns of looming ‘retirement crisis’
Also in today’s newsletter, latest on Baltimore bridge collapse, and Donald Trump’s inner circleFinancial Times - World -
New Zealand joins the US and the UK in alleging it was targeted by China-backed cyberespionage
New Zealand says hackers linked to the Chinese government targeted its Parliament in 2021ABC News - Tech - United Kingdom -
US and UK accuse China of cyber attacks on politicians and companies
Department of Justice says critics of Beijing among targets of multiyear espionage campaignFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Xi tells US CEOs China’s growth prospects remain ‘bright’
Beijing seeks to revive investor confidence as concerns mount about oversupply and potential dumpingFinancial Times - Business - China -
China's Xi holds all-male meeting with US business leaders
Several U.S. business leaders met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, when he made his case calling for closer ties between the two largest economies in the world. The all-male meeting was held in Beijing and came as the U.S. and China ...The Hill - Politics - China -
UN Security Council vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution postponed
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Baltimore City indefinitely postpones upgrades to intersections on Pratt Street
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How can we get the US-Israel relationship back on track?
To make meaningful progress, Biden must face facts about the current state of Palestinian leadership.The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Americans Are Getting Used to ChatGPT, Even At Work. But They're Wary of Election Info
A new study indicates about a third of Americans under 30 have used the chatbot for their jobs, though there's also distrust about election misinformation. But a majority of people haven't tinkered with it at all.Inc. - Business -
What is the row over women's state pension?
A long-awaited report says thousands of women should be compensated over state pension age changes.BBC News - Top stories -
Minister calls for time in women's pension row
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride says a report recommending pay-outs must be properly considered.BBC News - Top stories -
France to sue teen in headscarf row with school head
The girl's false allegations about her headmaster led to death threats and his sudden resignation.BBC News - Top stories -
Parents across Haiti scramble to keep their children safe and in school despite the violence
Parents in Haiti are scrambling to ensure that their children not only stay out of direct harm, but also continue their education amid the ongoing strife caused by violent groups.NBC News - Top stories -
Gunfight Claims NYPD Officer’s Life and Sends Queens Neighborhood Scrambling
A sudden eruption of gunfire shocked a crowded stretch of Mott Avenue in Queens, where some shoppers and children saw a police officer’s last moments.The New York Times - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Inside the Scramble to Evacuate the Bridge, and an Investigation Into Boeing’s Safety Record
Plus, the man who was nearly vice president.The New York Times - Top stories -
Pentagon identifies sailor who died after going missing in Red Sea
Officials say Florida sailor Oriola Michael Aregbesola is presumed dead after going missing at sea last week while stationed on the USS Mason in the Red SeaABC News - Top stories -
Two bodies recovered from water under collapsed Baltimore bridge
The bodies of two people were recovered from a vehicle in the waters where the Baltimore bridge collapsed.BBC News - Top stories -
'3 Body Problem' Is a Tech-Heavy Head Trip
This week, we discuss how the new (very good) Netflix series 3 Body Problem fits into the sci-fi pantheon.Wired - Tech -
On a Road Trip Through Oman, Navigating Grief and Parenthood
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