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Blinken, in Shanghai, begins expected contentious talks with Chinese officials
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has opened his first full day of meetings in China by talking with local government officials in ShanghaiABC News - World -
5th person charged in killing of 2 Kansas moms, officials say
Paul Grice, 31, was arrested and charged by Oklahoma authorities with murder and kidnapping in connection to the deaths of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley.CBS News - Top stories -
Meta Says It Plans to Spend Billions More on A.I.
Along with the higher spending, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp projected lighter-than-expected revenue, causing its stock to plummet.The New York Times - Top stories -
Meta Says It Plans to Spend Billions More on A.I.
Along with the higher spending, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp projected lighter-than-expected revenue, causing its stock to plummet.The New York Times - Business -
How NASA Repaired Voyager 1 From 15 Billion Miles Away
The far-traveled space probe is once again transmitting usable data, after a glitch caused months of gibberish.Wired - Tech - NASA -
World’s billionaires should pay minimum 2% wealth tax, say G20 ministers
Brazil, Germany, Spain and South Africa sign motion for fairer tax system to deliver £250bn a year extra to fight poverty and climate crisis. ‘Why we need a global tax on billionaires’. . . The world’s 3,000 billionaires should pay a minimum 2% ...The Guardian - World -
Bank of Canada Officials Split on How Soon Rate Cuts Could Start, Minutes Say
Senior Bank of Canada officials were divided on how soon the central bank could start cutting interest rates, although they agreed cuts should proceed gradually given the risk of inflation reaccelerating, according to a summary of deliberations ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hamas official says group would lay down its weapons if a two-state solution is implemented
A top Hamas political official has told The Associated Press the Islamic militant group is willing to agree to a five-year truce with Israel and that it will lay down its weapons and convert into a political party if an independent Palestinian ...ABC News - World -
Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, researcher says
A whale researcher says more than 100 long-finned pilot whales that beached on the western Australian coast have returned to sea, while 31 had died on the shoreABC News - World -
Rightwing US website that spreads election conspiracies declares bankruptcy
Gateway Pundit, run by Jim Hoft, is being sued for defamation by Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss and others. The Gateway Pundit, a rightwing website known for spreading election conspiracies, will declare bankruptcy as it ...The Guardian - World -
Chris King, rapper and Justin Bieber associate, shot dead in Nashville at 32
Police in Nashville, Tennessee, are investigating a shooting that killed rapper Chris King and injured another man on April 20.NBC News - Top stories -
Worst U.S. cities for air pollution ranked by lung association
This 2024 "State of the Air" report warns efforts to reduce emissions are undermined by extreme heat, drought and wildfires caused by climate change.CBS News - Top stories -
Chicago’s infamous sidewalk ‘rat hole’ removed by officials
City officials made the decision after saying the sidewalk in Roscoe Village was damaged and needed to be replaced. A Chicago sidewalk landmark some residents affectionately referred to as the “rat hole” has been removed after city officials ...The Guardian - World -
Billionaire tax to bolster Social Security popular in swing states
Voters in swing states are overwhelmingly supportive of taxing billionaires to support Social Security benefits, a new survey found. More than three-fourths — 77 percent — of voters across seven key swing states approved of the idea of raising ...The Hill - Politics -
Senior Russian Military Official Held on Corruption Charges in Defense Deals
A deputy defense minister responsible for the armed forces’ most ambitious construction projects was arrested in the highest-profile corruption scandal Russia has seen in years.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Chinese woman charged in UK with criminal possession of crypto
Yadi Zhang made initial appearance at Westminster Magistrates Court on WednesdayFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Chinese woman charged in UK with criminal possession of crypto
Yadi Zhang made initial appearance at Westminster Magistrates Court on WednesdayFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Chinese woman charged in UK with criminal possession of crypto
Yadi Zhang made initial appearance at Westminster Magistrates Court on WednesdayFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Chinese woman charged in UK with criminal possession of crypto
Yadi Zhang made initial appearance at Westminster Magistrates Court on WednesdayFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Billionaire Jeff Yass linked to $16m in donations to anti-Muslim and pro-Israel groups
The TikTok investor is also linked to funding challenges to progressive politicians and against Obama’s Iran nuclear deal. Top Republican donor and TikTok investor Jeff Yass is connected to over $16m in funding to anti-Muslim and pro-Israel groups ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Ministers of Germany, Brazil, South Africa and Spain: why we need a global tax on billionaires
Finance chiefs say higher taxes for the super-rich are key to battling global inequality and climate crisis. Billionaires should pay minimum 2% wealth tax, say G20 ministers. . . When the governors of the World Bank and the International Monetary ...The Guardian - World -
Micron Will Receive $6.1 Billion to Build Semiconductor Plants
The grant to the memory chipmaker is the latest federal award aimed at boosting U.S. chip manufacturing.The New York Times - Tech -
IBM to Buy HashiCorp in $6.4 Billion Deal
IBM will pay $35 a share for the cloud-software company in cash, giving the company access to HashiCorp’s roster of some 4,400 clients.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ukrainian ambassador discusses $61 billion aid package
After months of negotiations, debate and Capitol Hill visits from foreign leaders, a much-anticipated foreign aid bill finally became law Wednesday with President Biden's signature. Oksana Markarova, Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S., joins CBS ...CBS News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Bears 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 -
What Is TikTok Worth? Guesses Range From $20 Billion to Over $100 Billion
The answer depends partly on whether TikTok bundles the U.S. and international businesses, and if it includes its coveted algorithm.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Tiktok -
Chinese swimming row rumbles on as Ukad joins clamour for investigation
Ukad calls for transparency from Wada on positive testsBody has noted developments in the case ‘with concern’Pressure continues to grow on the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) after UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) became the latest body to call for an ...The Guardian - World - China -
Anti-doping body faces calls for review over Chinese swimmers
UK agency combating drugs in sport adds to pressure ahead of Paris Olympics over 2020 positive testsFinancial Times - Business -
FirstFT: BHP proposes all-stock takeover of Anglo American
Also in today’s newsletter, Meta’s shares tumble and the Chinese group raided by the EUFinancial Times - World -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Diamond market shows serious cracks from man-made stones
Miners are battling to whittle down the oversupply of gemsFinancial Times - Business -
Meta proves AI hype has its limits
Artificial intelligence is a multibillion-dollar project with no clear timeline for revenuesFinancial Times - Business - Meta -
McKinsey faces US criminal investigation over opioid industry work
Grand jury set up to hear evidence on consulting for drugmakers tied to addiction epidemicFinancial Times - Business -
European commercial real estate deal making slumps to 13-year low
Seventh successive quarter of declining volumes dashes hopes for revival as high interest rates continue to biteFinancial Times - Business - Europe -
Knicks & Nuggets take 2-0 leads while 76ers & Lakers complain about officiating | Devine Intervention
Dan Devine and Seerat Sohi from The Ringer break down the first few games of the NBA Playoffs by using press conference clichés.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
America's Economy Is No. 1. That Means Trouble.
Solid growth, big deficits and a strong dollar stir memories of past crises.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden speaks after signing $95 billion foreign aid package into law
President Biden spoke from the White House Wednesday after signing into law a $95 billion foreign aid package that will send money to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. The president had been pushing Congress on the legislation for months. CBS News chief ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden