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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 -
Say goodbye to your iPhone? Maybe, if antitrust regulators have their way
Make no mistake: Enforcing antitrust law and protecting consumers from large companies’ abuses is important. But it must be done carefully.The Hill - Politics -
Woman, 74, who allegedly robbed bank may have been scam victim, family says
Ann Mayers entered AurGroup Credit Union on April 19 and "demanded money while displaying a handgun," police said.CBS News - Top stories -
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 -
'Did you see us panic? - Ten Hag hails 'composed' Man Utd
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag praises his side's "composure" after they came from behind twice to beat Sheffield United 4-2.BBC News - Top stories -
Supreme Court to weigh Trump immunity claim over 2020 election prosecution
The outcome of the immunity case before the Supreme Court will have significant ramifications for former President Donald Trump's federal criminal prosecution in Washington, D.C.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Supreme Court Weighs Emergency Abortions in States Where Procedure Is Banned
Justices considered whether federal law permits emergency-room doctors to perform abortions to preserve a woman’s health even in states that outlaw the procedure.The Wall Street Journal - World - Abortion -
Oil Edges Lower as Ebbing Supply-Disruption Risks Weigh
Oil edged lower, weighed by ebbing risks of supply disruption in the Middle East.The Wall Street Journal - 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 -
Google's New Privacy Plan Has Flaws, Regulator Says in Internal Documents
The Information Commissioner’s Office said in a draft report that Google’s proposed replacements for cookies have gaps that advertisers can exploit.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Google -
Naming and shaming banks is a regulatory insight too far
The Financial Conduct Authority already has deterrence tools at its disposalFinancial Times - Business -
India's Sensex Down 0.3%, Dragged by Bank Stocks
Indian shares were down, as uncertainty continued over tensions in the Middle East and the Fed’s policy outlook.The Wall Street Journal - World - India -
Deutsche Bank net quarterly profits rise 10%
Financial Times - Business -
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 -
Social Security’s COLA formula could change under new proposal — and mean higher benefits for seniors
Using a different index to measure Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment could better reflect senior spendingMarketWatch - Business -
Forget Trump — the American media is on trial in New York
Back during the Trump years, the media spent an inordinate amount of time dissecting every last detail of this tabloid journalism fodder we’re now seeing play out in a New York City courtroom — which is meaningless to the lives of nearly every ...The Hill - Politics - New York -
How Highsnobiety Is Shaping the Current Media Landscape
Highsnobiety is a store, a website, a production agency and a clothing line. Oh, and Pamela Anderson is on the latest cover.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
The Media Say Crime Is Going Down. Don't Believe It
The decline in reported crimes is a function of less reporting, not less crime.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Connecticut Senate passes wide-ranging bill to regulate AI. But its fate remains uncertain
The Connecticut Senate has passed one of the first major legislative proposals in the U.S. to rein in bias in artificial intelligence decision-making and protect people from harmABC News - Tech -
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 -
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 -
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 -
From a Tiny Island in Maine, He Serves Up Fresh Media Gossip
Rusty Foster could never live in New York. But his hit newsletter, Today in Tabs, is an enduring obsession of the city’s media class.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Authorities in Togo are cracking down on media and the opposition, report says ahead of election
Amnesty International says authorities in Togo have repressed the media and prevented civilians from gathering to protest peacefullyABC News - 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 -
Bank of Japan could intervene this week to boost the yen as currency hits 34-year low
The Bank of Japan could intervene to support the yen as soon as Friday, possibly in a move coordinated with the Bank of Korea to help maximize its impact, according to Steven Barrow, head of G-10 strategy at Standard Bank.MarketWatch - Business -
Goldman Sachs and Bank of America shareholders reject proposals to separate chair and CEO roles
Votes mark victories for Goldman’s David Solomon and Bank of America’s Brian Moynihan.MarketWatch - Business -
JPMorgan Chase is caught in U.S-Russia sanctions war after overseas court orders $440 million seized from bank
The escalation shows how American banks are struggling to navigate American sanctions rules more than two years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.CNBC - Business -
Deutsche Bank reports 10% profit rise in first quarter, narrowly beating expectations
Deutsche Bank reported first-quarter earnings on Thursday.CNBC - Business -
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 -
Trump Media CEO renews assault on ‘DJT’ short sellers — but the math doesn’t add up
Former President Donald Trump’s media company is waging war on short sellers, but data show they cannot be blamed for the stock’s volatility.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
Trump Media jumps more than 9% after CEO asks House GOP to probe possible DJT stock 'manipulation'
Donald Trump's media company CEO Devin Nunes wants Congress to probe possible manipulation of the company's stock.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
2024 NFL Draft: Deion Sanders blasts media, critics for 'ridiculous' analysis of QB Michael Penix Jr.
Sanders believes the former Washington star isn't getting enough respect despite a possible first-round gradeCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Trump Media jumps more than 9% after CEO asks House GOP to probe possible DJT stock 'manipulation'
Shares of Trump Media shot up more than 9% on Wednesday, hours after the company revealed it was urging House Republican committee leaders to investigate possible “unlawful manipulation” of its stock.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
These cities have the dirtiest air, new report finds
It's not as simple as looking up in the sky and seeing "clean air," so how can you really know?The Hill - Politics -
You Don't Have to Be a Bride to Wear All White
Modeled on the Las Vegas strip, these all-white looks marry spotless styles with newly found freedom.The Wall Street Journal - World