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Lawmakers push Wall Street giveaway disguised as increased worker security
If members of Congress want to improve retirement security, they should expand Social Security rather than Wall Street-favored individual savings and investment schemes.The Hill - Politics -
Why now is a great time to consider debt relief
A debt relief service may be able to help you deal with mounting debt. Here's why now is a great time to sign up.CBS News - Top stories -
Questions swirl over the future of TikTok. Who could own it? How will the platform operate?
Congress passed a bill that could ban TikTok. What could happen next and who might buy the social media platform?Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Anne Heche's 'insolvent' estate cannot settle debts, actor's son claims in legal docs
Homer Laffoon, Anne Heche's son and the executor of her estate, said in legal documents that his mother's estate is "not in a condition to be closed."Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Inside Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill
A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.The New York Times - Top stories - Tiktok -
Johnson, GOP lawmakers heckled at combative Columbia event
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Republican lawmakers were repeatedly and loudly heckled during a combative press conference at Columbia University on Wednesday as they gathered to condemn antisemitism and the pro-Palestine demonstrations taking ...The Hill - Politics -
Inside Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill
A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.The New York Times - Business - Tiktok -
10-year Treasury yield ends near highest levels of 2024 as Fed’s preferred inflation gauge looms
Yields on U.S. government debt finished slightly higher on Wednesday, with the benchmark 10-year rate close to 2024’s peak levels, as traders focused on the next major inflation update at the end of the week.MarketWatch - Business -
Best pre-Memorial Day deals on barbecue grills
Barbecue season is finally here, so if you're shopping for a new grill, here's your chance to save some cash.CBS News - Top stories -
Lions to ink St. Brown, Sewell to $100M+ deals
The Lions and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown have agreed to a four-year, $120 million extension that includes $77 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Sports -
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 -
Trump Media asks lawmakers to investigate "unlawful trading activity"
Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes is asking four House committees to investigate possible "naked" short selling in the company's shares.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
A Greek lawmaker faces a criminal charge for allegedly punching a colleague
A far-right Greek lawmaker has been charged with criminal assault for allegedly punching a colleague on the sidelines of a parliamentary debateABC News - World -
Black lawmakers mourn the death of New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr.
Following the news Wednesday of the passing of Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-N.J.), Black lawmakers shared memories and statements of support for the late lawmaker's family. In a statement, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) highlighted the work ...The Hill - Politics -
Tennessee lawmakers join movement allowing some teachers to take guns into schools
Some public school teachers could gain new powers to bring concealed guns into Tennessee schoolsABC News - Health -
Hearn sends Crucible warning as Ronnie O’Sullivan races into first-round lead
Barry Hearn warns Sheffield over upgrading worlds venueO’Sullivan takes 8-1 lead over Jackson Page in opening matchOn the day that Barry Hearn warned that Sheffield’s days of staging the World Snooker Championship could be numbered, Ronnie ...The Guardian - World -
Meta's Costs Rise Rapidly as Zuckerberg Vows to Keep Spending on AI Arms Race
Meta Platforms reported record first-quarter sales, building on AI momentum in its ad business, although investors soured on forecasts of rising costs.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Japan’s small EV battery suppliers feel the heat in race for scale
Tokyo urges alliances to stay competitive but companies wary of giving up controlFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Russia vetos UN resolution to prevent nuclear arms race in space
Moscow described the security council resolution, which would have called on countries not to deploy weapons of mass destruction in outer space, a ‘dirty spectacle’. Russia has vetoed a UN resolution calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
New-car sales expected to tick higher as inventories, and deals, are on the rise
2024 is shaping up to be the best for new-car sales since 2019.MarketWatch - Business -
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 -
IBM to acquire HashiCorp in $6.4 billion deal, reports another revenue miss
IBM said it would buy HashiCorp, a cloud software maker that's growing at a faster pace. IBM reported its third revenue miss in five quarters.CNBC - Business -
IBM’s stock heads toward its worst day since 2021 after earnings
IBM’s earnings showed continued AI momentum, though overall revenue came in a bit light.MarketWatch - Business -
BHP proposes takeover of Anglo-American in mining mega-deal
Combination would bring together two of the leading players in the industryFinancial Times - Business -
Taiwan’s trade tsar seeks new deals and braces for possible Trump win
John Deng targets India ‘opportunity’ after breakthroughs with US, UK and CanadaFinancial Times - World - Donald Trump -
BHP proposes takeover of Anglo American in mining mega-deal
Combination would bring together two of the industry’s largest companies and comes as copper demand soarsFinancial Times - Business -
AutoAlign spins off from Armilla, launches AI security platform ‘Sidecar’
AutoAlign, an AI security solutions provider, spins off from Armilla, launches 'Sidecar' platform, and partners with KPMG to operationalize responsible AI practices for enterprises.VentureBeat - Tech -
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 -
FirstFT: Brussels conducts raid on Chinese security equipment supplier
Also in today’s newsletter, Pentagon rushes $1bn in weapons to Kyiv, and Indonesia unexpectedly raises interest ratesFinancial Times - World -
Former national security adviser weighs in on Ukraine aid and Russia
When President Biden signed a foreign aid bill Wednesday that includes tens of billions of dollars in assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, it was touted as money that would "strengthen our national security and send a message to the world ...CBS News - Top stories - Ukraine -
German far-right lawmaker whose assistant was arrested for spying for China keeps up election bid
A prominent German far-right lawmaker says he will dismiss an assistant who was arrested on suspicion of spying for China, but will remain the Alternative for Germany party’s top candidate in the upcoming European Parliament electionsABC News - World - China -
Arizona GOP lawmaker booted from committee after backing abortion ban repeal
Two Arizona state House lawmakers were removed from key committees Monday following the chamber's vote to repeal the state's 1864 abortion ban, with one Republican who voted with Democrats among them. Arizona state House Rep. Matt Gress (R) was ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Marcel Hirscher retired from skiing at the top. He's back to race for a country with no mountains
Eight-time overall World Cup champion Marcel Hirscher is planning to return to ski racing next season after five years in retirementABC News - Sports -
Which teams could benefit or miss out on Champions League next season in race for extra berth?
Some UCL regulars are in danger across England, Spain, Italy, Germany and FranceCBS Sports - Sports - UEFA Champions League -
NBC News poll: One in 4 voters could change their minds on presidential race
A quarter of all voters are still open to changing their minds on who they'll vote for in the 2024 presidential race, per the latest NBC News national poll.NBC News - Top stories -
NBC News poll: One in 4 voters could change their minds on presidential race
A quarter of all voters are still open to changing their minds on who they'll vote for in the 2024 presidential race, per the latest NBC News national poll.NBC News - Politics -
Bob Casey and Dave McCormick advance to the general election in Pennsylvania, setting up a key race for Senate control
Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican Dave McCormick are officially set to face off in Pennsylvania’s Senate race this fall after winning their primaries.NBC News - Politics -
Biden, Trump tied for first time in months in 3-way race with RFK Jr.
President Biden and former President Trump are tied in the latest national polling average of a hypothetical three-way general election race that includes independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to The Hill/Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
The Phone That Tore Us Apart
Our long-distance marriage was hard to sustain — and hard to end.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
What the Haley protest votes mean for Trump
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story What the Haley protest votes mean for Trump Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley dropped out of the GOP contest for the White House more than a ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump