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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Leaves Midwest Fearing Another Season of Polluted Air
Smoke from wildfires in Canada draped Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin on Sunday and Monday. But experts say the air quality in the nation’s middle is unlikely to be as bad as last summer.The New York Times - Top stories -
Blow to $53bn Chevron-Hess deal as investors advised to abstain
Dispute with ExxonMobil over oil-rich Guyana block cited as source of uncertainty by advisory firm ISSFinancial Times - Business -
GameStop Soars as Roaring Kitty Rekindles Meme Stock Mania
Keith Gill, the trader who helped turn the video game retailer into a high-flying “meme stock,” posted cryptic messages online after a three-year hiatus.The New York Times - Business -
Walmart to Lay Off and Relocate Workers
The retailer is cutting hundreds of corporate jobs and asking some staff to move to large corporate hubs.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
UK ‘net zero’ project will produce 20m tonnes of carbon pollution, say experts
Government told Net Zero Teesside gas scheme will be massive polluter despite its carbon capture claims . A multibillion-pound “net zero” project backed by two of the world’s biggest fossil fuel firms will be responsible for more than 20m tonnes ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Lufthansa Boss Airs Frustration With Boeing's Woes
As the aircraft maker struggles to get back on course, one of its biggest customers finds the delivery delays "extremely annoying" and costly, but has faith Boeing's turbulent days will pass.Inc. - Business -
What’s it like to drive the 2024 Lucid Air lineup?
The 2024 Lucid Air has a lineup with 4 distinct trims and a starting price that makes it a possible dream for shoppers with a more modest luxury car budget.MarketWatch - Business -
In Rome, Suspense on the Tennis Court Is Matched by Drama Off of It
A water bottle incident involving Novak Djokovic and strange umpiring overshadowed the play of some of the sport’s top stars.The New York Times - Sports -
Polling sets off fresh alarm bells for Biden
A fresh poll from The New York Times brought more bad news for President Biden as he struggles to catch up to former President Trump in the key battleground states that will decide November’s election. The poll found Trump leading in five out of ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Putin to visit China this week
Russian leader to meet Xi Jinping as Beijing throws economic lifeline to MoscowFinancial Times - Business - China -
The 2 Best Reasons to Buy the New M2 iPad Air
The new iPad Air is confusing, but the real winner is the 13-inch size.Inc. - Business -
Red Lobster is closing dozens of restaurants and auctioning off equipment
Red Lobster is reportedly shuttering at least 48 of its locations, and a restaurant supply liquidator is auctioning off kitchen equipment from the impacted eateries this week.The Hill - Politics -
Cannes kicks off with Greta Gerwig's jury and a Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep
The Cannes Film Festival opens Tuesday with the unveiling of Greta Gerwig’s jury and the presentation of an honorary Palme d’Or for Meryl Streep, as the French Riviera spectacular kicks off a potentially volatile 77th editionABC News - Entertainment -
Zelenskiy calls for more air defences as Blinken arrives in Kyiv
Plea comes as US secretary of state makes first visit to Ukraine since new aid package was passed by Congress. Ukraine war – live updatesThe US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday morning on his first visit to Ukraine ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
How Hard Will New Biden Tariffs Hit China?
The trade barriers serve a political agenda as well, with import taxes applied to EVs, solar panel, and medical supplies, among other goods.Inc. - Business - Joe Biden -
U.S. and China Talk AI Safety in Geneva Meeting
The initial meeting on the topic aims to reduce miscommunication as both countries see the hurtling acceleration of AI transform business, government, and military fields.Inc. - Business - China -
How China Got So Dominant in Cars and Solar
Heavy subsidies for industry, together with weak sales in China, have set the stage for an export boom, raising fears of factory job losses elsewhere.The New York Times - Business - China -
Diamond giant De Beers faces spin-off amid wider restructuring as Anglo American takeover pressure mounts
Anglo American shares fell over 3% early Tuesday after it announced plans to spin off its highly prized De Beers diamond business.CNBC - Business -
Novavax stock jumps 50% as Sanofi deal kicks off turning point for struggling vaccine maker
Novavax said the deal with Sanofi allows it to remove its "going concern" warning, which it first issued last year due to doubts about staying afloat.CNBC - Business -
Spurs won’t slack off against Manchester City. It’s not in a footballer’s nature | Jamie Redknapp
It may pain fans to help Arsenal, but my experience with Liverpool in 1995 tells me the players’ instincts will prevail. We’d heard it the whole week, just non-stop reminders. You went to the garage to fill up your car, to the shop for a ...The Guardian - World -
Bronny James tracker: Son of LeBron off to hot start at NBA Draft Combine, nails 12 straight 3-pointers
James is staying in the NBA Draft after receiving medical clearance from NBA's Fitness to Play PanelCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Stott homers in 9th off Edwin Diaz, adds tiebreaking SAC fly in 10th as Phillies edge Mets 5-4
Bryson Stott hit a leadoff homer in the ninth against All-Star closer Edwin Díaz and delivered the tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the 10th inning as the MLB-leading Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 5-4ABC News - Sports - MLB -
Blinken says US arms will make a difference in Ukraine as Zelenskyy asks for more air defenses
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that American military aid on its way to Ukraine will make a “real difference” on the battlefieldABC News - World - Ukraine -
Putin’s trip to China may show US threats are wishful thinking
They will privately brainstorm options for a sanctions-proof infrastructure before quietly implementing themFinancial Times - Business - China -
China drives EV boom this year amid strong demand for hybrid vehicles
EV shipments, including fully battery-powered vehicles and hybrids, were up 18% in the first three months of 2024 compared with the same period last year.CNBC - Business - China -
How Biden’s Trade War With China Differs From Trump’s
The president is trying a targeted approach, with allies, to beat Beijing in the race to own the clean energy future. Those weren’t his predecessor’s goals.The New York Times - Business - China -
Biden Levies Sweeping Tariffs on China, Intensifying Trade Fight With Trump
The presumed 2024 election foes are taking competing protectionist approaches against Beijing.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Gold Futures Flat as Market Favors Dollar Ahead of Inflation Readings
Gold futures are broadly flat as markets favor the U.S. dollar and investor focus on key U.S. inflation reports due this week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Danish biotech says companies should tap China’s ‘impressive innovation’
Genmab argues ‘anti-Chinese sentiment’ should not deter dealmakingFinancial Times - World - China -
Biden moves ahead on China tariff hikes that includes 100% increase on EVs
President Joe Biden will announce Tuesday that his administration is raising tariffs on $18 billion of Chinese exports, including electric vehicles, as the White House tries to fight what it says are unfair trade practices by its global competitor.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Belfast judge says parts of the UK's migrant deportation law shouldn't apply to Northern Ireland
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The Latest | More than half a million people flee fighting in Rafah and northern Gaza, UN says
The United Nations says more than half a million Palestinians have been displaced in recent days by escalating Israeli military operations in both southern and northern GazaABC News - World -
The Seagull, China's Low-Cost EV model, Turns Heads Among U.S. Auto Experts
Tariffs will keep surging Chinese car maker BYD's $12,000 model from hitting American car lots any time soon, but Detroit is taking notice of the competition.Inc. - Business - China -
China and India still rely heavily on coal, climate targets remain 'very difficult' to achieve
China and India have not reduced coal generation for electricity, making it harder for Asia's largest carbon emitters to reach their climate targets.CNBC - Business - China