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Subsidy race with US and China would harm Europe’s ailing economy, IMF warns
Fund urges EU to avoid ‘protectionist’ policies and focus on cutting internal trade barriersFinancial Times - World - China -
Microsoft Ups Ante in AI Race With China Through Stake in Abu Dhabi Firm
The $1.5 billion deal between the U.S. tech firm and Abu Dhabi-based G42 signals a pivot for the Gulf state toward WashingtonThe Wall Street Journal - Tech - China -
Man arrested in Paris after police cordon off Iranian consulate due to reported bomb threat – Europe live
Local media reports a man entered the consulate saying he had explosives and wanted to avenge his brother. “Russia must be held accountable. Ukraine urgently requires more air defence support!” wrote the EU’s ambassador in Kyiv, Katarina ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
The Week That English Soccer Crashed Back to Earth
For years, Premier League clubs have dominated European tournaments. This week, that run came to a spectacular end, leaving no English team in the Champions League or Europa League semifinals.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The ‘brain waste’ of skilled migrants in Europe
A new investigation shows how countries hold back educated people from overseas from working in their fields of trainingFinancial Times - Business -
AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa
April 12-18, 2024 Performers take part in the official flame lighting ceremony in Athens in preparation for the Paris Olympics. A local resident swims in floodwater in Orenburg, Russia, after a dam on the Ural River burst. The northern lights ...ABC News - World -
Democrats help advance Ukraine, Israel aid in rare rules move
The House Rules Committee late Thursday night advanced a package of foreign aid bills — but only with help from Democrats who, in a rare move, supported the procedural vote amid opposition from a trio of hardline Republicans. The panel voted 9-3 ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Earth Day 2024: The clock is ticking as the planet takes a licking
The news of the day doesn’t make existential problems go away. We can spend the moral and financial capital now to save the environment or our children and grandchildren will pay the price later.The Hill - Politics -
Bezos Earth Fund Commits to Continue Financing Climate Targets Group
Philanthropic body denies accusations of exerting influence over Science Based Targets initiativeThe Wall Street Journal - World - Climate -
Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths Steelbook Preorders On Sale At Amazon
One of the biggest DC Comics events of all time, Crisis on Infinite Earth, was recently adapted into an animated film. The first part of the multiverse epic was released earlier this year, and preorders for Justice League: Crisis on Infinite ...GameSpot - Tech -
House advances Ukraine and Israel aid with rare support from more Democrats than Republicans
The House advanced four separate bills, including aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of delay and a bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S.NBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Bitcoin Miners Brace for the ‘Halving’—and Race to Cash In
The Bitcoin halving is imminent. Crypto mining companies are reaching for every trick in the book to survive it.Wired - Tech - Crypto -
Verstappen wins Chinese Grand Prix sprint race ahead of Hamilton - reaction
Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary of the sprint race and qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix.BBC News - Top stories -
2024 NFL Draft: Former general manager's interior DL tiers, pro comps and draft locations for eclectic class
This year's draft offers a variety of styles when it comes to its interior defensive linemenCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Where Is Xur Today? (April 19-23) Destiny 2 Exotic Items And Xur Location Guide
We're drawing closer to The Final Shape in Destiny 2, and if you're planning to hit the ground running when you take on the Witness, you'll want to make the weekly trek to see the Exotic gear Xur is offering for a limited time. Here's where Xur is ...GameSpot - Tech -
Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia: Fight card, odds, start time, date, rumors, location, complete guide
Everything you need to know about the junior welterweight title showdown on Saturday night in BrooklynCBS Sports - Sports -
2024 AEW Dynasty card, matches, start time, date, rumors, predictions, location
Dynasty takes place in St. Louis on April 21CBS Sports - Sports -
20 Best Earth Day Deals (2024): Ebikes, Chargers, and Bags Made of Recycled Plastic
We've rounded up deals on WIRED-tested electric bikes, organic mattresses, and even backpacks made of recycled plastic.Wired - Tech -
‘A water world teeming with wildlife’: readers’ favourite national parks in Europe
From camping beside glacial lakes in Montenegro to birdwatching in Poland, the continent has no shortage of inspiring wilderness adventures. One of the most incredible bird scenes in Europe took place as I hiked through the Bielawa nature reserve ...The Guardian - World -
Worried About Trump’s Support for Ukraine, Eastern Europe Tries Outreach
A gathering of officials from Lithuania and Ukraine and supporters of Donald J. Trump highlights growing efforts to get on the good side of the former U.S. president in case he is elected again.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Norris takes Chinese GP sprint race pole, Hamilton second - reaction
Follow live text and audio commentary from practice and sprint qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix.BBC News - Top stories -
With Man City reeling, Arsenal and Liverpool face moment of truth in title race
Real Madrid have shown that Manchester City can be overcome, so Arsenal and Liverpool must apply the pressure to make it happen in the Premier League.ESPN - Sports - Premier League -
Democrats begin to outpace Republicans in fundraising for key House races
Democratic candidates outraised Republicans in almost every one of the most competitive seats in the race for the House, according to new fundraising reports.NBC News - Politics - Republican Party -
Bid to secure spot for glacier in Icelandic presidential race heats up
Idea Angela Rawlings had a decade ago for Snæfellsjökull has snowballed into a full-blown campaign with a team of 50 people. Standing in the shadow of Iceland’s Snæfellsjökull, – a 700,000-year-old glacier perched on a volcano and visible to half ...The Guardian - World -
Final Jurors for Trump Hush Money Trial Selected as Case Races On
Just after the last selections of alternate jurors were made, a man set himself on fire outside the courthouse, horrifying onlookers. But the case was not delayed.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
China’s Export Dominance: What to Know
From cars to solar panels to furniture, China is using lavish bank lending and enormous investments in robotics to cement its global leadership in manufacturing.The New York Times - Business - China -
2024 Kentucky Derby prediction, odds, horses, top contenders: Surprising picks from horse racing insider
When is the 2024 Kentucky Derby? The annual Run for the Roses takes place Saturday, May 4 at Churchill DownsCBS Sports - Sports -
2024 GEICO 500 expert picks, best bets, Talladega odds, race time: NASCAR insider backs Kyle Busch
Steven Taranto has hit five winners this year and reveals his NASCAR picks and racing best bets for the NASCAR at Talladega Superspeedway raceCBS Sports - Sports - NASCAR -
2024 Oaklawn Handicap predictions, odds, time, horses, contenders: Surprising picks from horse racing insider
Beyer Speed Figure maker Bob Weir reveals his picks for Saturday's Oaklawn Handicap 2024 at Oaklawn ParkCBS Sports - Sports -
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ breaks ‘Asian curse,’ crowning first Taiwanese American queen
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” crowned its first Taiwanese American drag queen Friday, breaking what the winner recently called the competition series’ “Asian curse.”NBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Satellite Data Reveals Sinking Risk for China’s Cities
Development and groundwater pumping are causing land subsidence and heightening the risks of sea level rise.The New York Times - World - China -
China Orders Apple to Remove Popular Messaging Apps
WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram among apps cut from iPhone app store to comply with censorship demand.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - China -
San Francisco getting pandas from China
San Francisco is going to be the next U.S. city to receive a pair of pandas from China as part of the “panda diplomacy” program between Washington and Beijing. San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Friday that the San Francisco Zoo has been ...The Hill - Politics - China -
China Hits U.S. With Levy on Chemical as Trade Tensions Rise
China slapped a levy on imports from the U.S. of a widely used chemical, a small salvo in an escalating trade dispute between Washington and Beijing.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness, S&P says
China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness and is more of a strategy to buy time for industrial and consumption policies, S&P Global Ratings said.CNBC - Business - China -
The $1.7 Billion Railway That Could Challenge China's Influence in Africa
A U.S.-backed railway connecting Angola to the Democratic Republic of Congo is part of a pushback against China’s Belt and Road initiative in Africa. The $1.7 billion Lobito Corridor project aims to secure vital mineral supply chains.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Lawmakers want to make China pay its trillion-dollar debt to Americans
When the People's Republic of China won recognition as China's rightful government, it also inherited its predecessor government's debtsThe Hill - Politics - China -
China's Securities Regulator Eases Trading Rules With Hong Kong
China’s securities regulator released a series of measures to boost trading with Hong Kong, the country’s latest move to shore up investor confidence after recent stock-market volatility.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Apple pulls Meta's WhatsApp, Threads from China App Store
Apple on Friday said it has pulled WhatsApp, Threads, Signal and Telegram from the App Store in China.CNBC - Business - Apple -
Nearly half of China's major cities are sinking, researchers say
Nearly half of China’s major cities are suffering “moderate to severe” levels of subsidence, putting millions of people at risk of flooding, a study found.NBC News - Top stories - China