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America's retirement age of 65 is "crazy," BlackRock CEO says
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said that longer life expectancies are "putting the U.S. retirement system under immense strain."CBS News - Top stories -
Maryland governor vows to deploy all resources as search continues for six missing people after Baltimore bridge collapse – live
Wes Moore says rescuers have deployed air, land, and sea methods to help search for survivors. Full report – at least six missing as Biden laments ‘terrible accident’Have you been affected by the Baltimore bridge collapse?Pete Buttigieg, the ...The Guardian - World -
U.S. Accuses Chinese Hackers of Targeting Critical Infrastructure in America
The Treasury Department imposed sanctions on the hackers, who they said were working as a front for Beijing’s top spy agency.The New York Times - Top stories -
A taxing problem for middle-class America: Why are we penalizing people in need?
If we trust an individual’s decision to put money in, then we should trust an individual's decision to take money out.The Hill - Politics -
Nursing homes can’t meet the care needs of an aging population
Where are we going to get the workers to care for us? How are we going to pay them?MarketWatch - Business -
Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse: What engineer and infrastructure experts are saying
Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge partially collapsed early Tuesday morning after a massive cargo ship collided with one of the bridge's support columns.ABC News - Top stories -
Bridge collapse live updates: First responders called out to people on bridge
A container ship struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday.ABC News - Top stories -
Kevin O’Leary slams New York AG’s attempts to seize Trump’s assets: ‘This is not America’
“Shark Tank” host and investor Kevin O’Leary slammed New York Attorney General Letitia James’ (D) attempts to seize assets from former President Trump in relation to his recent civil fraud trial Friday. "Property rights are mentioned 37 times in ...The Hill - Politics - New York -
Baltimore bridge collapse: two bodies recovered from water, officials say
Authorities say bodies of Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes and Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera found by divers in pickup truck. The bodies of two men trapped in their vehicle have been recovered from the waters beneath the Baltimore bridge that ...The Guardian - World -
Thames Water shareholders say bills must rise before they give it cash
Investors are refusing to provide an expected first £500m by the end of this month.BBC News - Top stories -
Chair says Libertarians are 'confused' by RFK Jr.'s VP pick
The chair of the Libertarian National Committee said its members are “confused” by Robert F. Kennedy’s Jr. vice presidential pick, which he announced Tuesday. “I think that a lot of libertarians are a little bit confused over why he chose Nicole ...The Hill - Politics -
Border Patrol chief says tougher policies needed to deter migrants crossings
Border Patrol chief Jason Owens said the U.S. government needs to implement tougher immigration policies, including by jailing migrants, to deter unlawful crossings.CBS News - Politics -
Johnson needs to compromise with Democrats to retain speakership, Rep. Quigley says
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson should cooperate and compromise with Democrats if he wishes to retain the speakership, says Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.). He joins Meet the Press NOW to also discuss the future of aid to Ukraine and the latest in ...NBC News - Politics -
UK politicians need to get over Brexit and prioritise trade, say businesses
Britain’s reputation as an investment partner demands urgent work, BCC warnsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Trump’s crumbling empire gives Biden a golden opportunity
If Biden wants to capitalize on his opponent’s troubles, he’ll double down on campaigning while Trump is tied up in court. In a race that could be decided by only thousands of votes, Biden will need to fill every moment of Trump’s silence.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden says feds will help rebuild Baltimore's collapsed bridge: Live updates
Six people are missing and a search-and-rescue operation is underway nearly 12 hours after a cargo ship crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. The cargo ship Dali, which was headed to Sri Lanka, hit a bridge support after losing power ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Can We Power the EPA's EV Fantasy?
The overhaul of electrical grids and distribution would require labor and resources we don’t have.The Wall Street Journal - World -
BlackRock's Larry Fink sees Social Security crisis, says 65 retirement age 'a bit crazy'
The issue of retirement took center stage in Fink's letter to shareholders.CNBC - Business -
An America at Risk
Biden and Trump know the details of the nation’s security threat. Does either have a plan to meet it?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Big tech companies could drive the S&P 500 to 6,000 this year or crash it to 4,500, says Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs lays out a scenario for the S&P 500 to hit 6,000 by the end of the year thanks to Big Tech.MarketWatch - Business -
Boeing needs to be led by engineers, time is not on its side, Emirates Airline president says
Aviation analysts and former Boeing employees have criticized the company's reported sidelining of engineers in its senior management ranks.CNBC - Business -
‘Age Is Not a Problem’
More old(er) models walked on the runways this season, marking a step in the right direction for age representation.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Israel-Gaza war live: Netanyahu hits back at war cabinet minister who criticised cancellation of US visit
Israeli prime minister’s political rival said Netanyahu should have travelled to the US after visit is cancelled following UN vote to pass ceasefire resolution. Unrwa’s planning director has said “more people will die” in the north of the Gaza ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Joel Embiid injury update: 'Very good likelihood' 76ers star will return before playoffs, Nick Nurse says
The Sixers coach offered an update prior to Philadelphia's game on WednesdayCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Infrastructure: from investment backwater to a $1tn asset class
Early movers profited from unloved assets, but higher interest rates and more competition mean windfalls will become harder to achieveFinancial Times - Business -
The Other 'Shrinkflation' in America
Look at the military under President Biden.The Wall Street Journal - World -
America’s Affordable Housing Crisis
The housing crisis is likely to be solved in cities and states, not Washington.The New York Times - Top stories -
Moscow concert hall attack: Islamic State solely responsible for Moscow attack, no Ukraine involvement - White House
US government early this month shared information with Russia about a planned attack in Moscow. Full story: arrests as death toll rises after terror attackSurvivors of Moscow attack tell of horrorState-owned media RIA reports that so many people ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Fareed Zakaria on "Age of Revolutions"
As host of CNN's "GPS," Fareed Zakaria dives into global issues with scholars, presidents, and the occasional celebrity. An optimist, Zakaria is nonetheless concerned about what he characterizes as a darkness in America brought on by people "who ...CBS News - Top stories -
Biden administration finalizes methane drilling rules
Presented by Panasonic — The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized new rules for drilling for oil and gas on public lands. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden administration finalizes methane drilling ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden administration warns of lengthy disruption at Baltimore port
Carmakers and insurers braced for fallout after bridge collapse shuts critical US trade hubFinancial Times - World - Joe Biden -
EPA issues new auto rules aimed at cutting carbon emissions, boosting electric vehicles and hybrids
The Biden administration has announced new automobile emissions standards that officials call the most ambitious plan ever to cut planet-warming emissions from passenger vehiclesABC News - Tech -
Arizona GOP leaders, Chamber sue EPA over new air pollution standard
A group of prominent Arizona Republicans sued the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday over new air pollution regulations that they claim will hurt the economy. The Republican leaders of the state's House and Senate joined with the ...The Hill - Politics -
Biden Demotes America to the 'Land of Possibilities'
Whereas ‘opportunity’ implies agency, he suggests we’re at the mercy of forces beyond our control.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Abortion and America's Phony 'Pregnancy Crisis'
Contrary to the CDC’s claims, maternal mortality rates haven’t changed much since 1999.The Wall Street Journal - World - Abortion -
2024 Copa America to be played in USA
Copa America is coming back to the United States and this tournament will be a beauty all the way to the final in MiamiYahoo Sports - Sports -
Infrastructure money is helping airports add toilets, gates and boarding bridges
Airports laud the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding as a “game changer” for modernizing terminals but say it lags behind their needs for critical upgrades.NBC News - Top stories -
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 -
US sanctions Chinese hackers accused of targeting critical infrastructure
The Biden administration sanctioned two Chinese nationals and a Wuhan-based company Monday that allegedly targeted critical infrastructure sectors in the U.S. as part of an expansive hacking effort. The Treasury Department levied sanctions against ...The Hill - Politics -
Pure Storage, Nvidia partner to democratize AI with new infrastructure solutions
Pure Storage and Nvidia collaborate to deliver validated AI infrastructure solutions, empowering enterprises with high-performance data storage and compute capabilities for successful AI deployments at scale.VentureBeat - Tech