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New national security law 'slams shut' space for dissent in Hong Kong, critics say
Hong Kong enacted a measure that critics charge will further stifle free expression in a city that until recently was known for its freewheeling style, aggressive media and politically active populace.NBC News - Top stories -
Hong Kong leader says prisoners jailed for national security crimes unlikely to get early release
Hong Kong leader John Lee says prisoners convicted for serious national security crimes will not likely be granted early release under the tightened rules of a new national security lawABC News - World -
Are Hong Kong's days as a global business hub over?
A tough new security law comes at a time when businesses were already wary of the city.BBC News - Top stories -
Beijing Responds on Hong Kong: 'Don't Be a Worrywart'
The foreign ministry blames Western media for deteriorating perceptions of the territory.The Wall Street Journal - World - Hong Kong -
Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law explained in 30 seconds
The law, which covers treason, insurrection, theft of state secrets and espionage, sabotage, and external interference, follows a crackdown on dissent. On 19 March 2024, the Hong Kong government passed the Safeguarding National Security law, also ...The Guardian - World -
Don’t Look Away From What’s Happening in Hong Kong
As Beijing cracks down, Hong Kongers are purging evidence of their lost liberties.The New York Times - Top stories - Hong Kong -
Alibaba Scraps Logistics Listing as Hong Kong IPO Woes Worsen
The Chinese internet company has abandoned plans to list Cainiao, dealing a blow to Hong Kong’s beleaguered initial public offering market.The Wall Street Journal - World - Hong Kong -
UK sends Canary Wharf landlord first cladding bill under new powers
Housing department seeks to force Yianis Group to pay £20.5mn towards building safety worksFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Radio Free Asia Leaves Hong Kong, Citing Security Law
Radio Free Asia, which ran a small operation in Hong Kong, said its staff was at risk because of the law’s sweeping definition of “external interference.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Former South Africa leader Jacob Zuma is barred from running in elections, election authority says
South Africa’s election commission has ruled that former President Jacob Zuma is not eligible to run in upcoming electionsABC News - World -
Lies, ideology and repression: China seals Hong Kong’s failed-state fate | Simon Tisdall
The former British territory was a flawed success. Xi Jinping has ended that with the punitive and hastily passed article 23 . So farewell, Hong Kong. The vibrant, pulsating city-state that grew, under British rule, into one of the world’s great ...The Guardian - World - China -
Dow Industrials, S&P 500 Dip to Start Week
Stocks were mostly lower as chip makers came under pressure, after a report that China plans to phase out U.S.-made microprocessors in government computers and servers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hong Kong official warns online criticism could breach new national security law
The Article 23 legislation includes penalties for five categories of crime including treason, insurrection, espionage, sabotage and external interference. Article 23: Hong Kong’s security law explained in 30 secondsHong Kong’s justice minister has ...The Guardian - World - Hong Kong -
Alibaba abandoned plans to list its logistics arm, dealing a blow to Hong Kong's beleaguered IPO market.
Alibaba abandoned plans to list its logistics arm, dealing a blow to Hong Kong’s beleaguered IPO market.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S.-Funded Radio Free Asia Closes Hong Kong Office in Wake of New Security Law
The news outlet cites questions about safety as the city intensifies scrutiny of ‘external forces.’The Wall Street Journal - World -
Here's what we know about the Singapore-flagged container ship that hit the Baltimore bridge
The container ship, known as the Dali, had previously been involved in a minor incident in Belgium's Port of Antwerp.CNBC - Business -
Movie Review: 'Godzilla x Kong' has scales and scale but not much else
As the old saying goes, there are two kinds of people on this Earth: Those who like their movies with a giant evil ape swinging a vertebrae like a lasso while riding a kaiju controlled by a crystal, and those who don’tABC News - Entertainment - Entertainment -
Baltimore bridge collapse live news: White House says ‘our hearts go out to families’ of victims amid recovery operation
Officials say divers have not entered water yet due to moving debris; questions raised over economic impact of Key Bridge’s collapse. Baltimore bridge collapse victims: ‘Wonderful family people’Economic impact: US braces for supply chain ...The Guardian - World -
Rare mountain lion attack leaves 1 brother dead, authorities say
A weekend outing to the Northern California woods took a horrific turn for two brothers when a mountain lion attacked them, killing one.ABC News - Top stories -
Gazans Drown Trying to Retrieve Aid From Sea, Authorities Say
It was not clear which country was responsible for the airdrop of aid, which fell into the Mediterranean off Gaza’s northern coast.The New York Times - World -
Ukraine says it hit Russian landing ships in Crimea
A large number of missiles targeted Kyiv early on Sunday as Russia stepped up attacks against Ukraine.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Passenger overboard from cruise ship, firm says
The man was reported missing from the MSC Euribia which left Southampton on 15 March.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 -
Who is Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s new running mate?
An unconventional choice, Nicole Shanahan brings youth and considerable wealth to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s long-shot campaign but is little known outside Silicon Valley.CBS News - Politics -
How has this $25 billion fund beaten the S&P 500? Patience — and preparing for ‘the next big thing’
Tech stocks have been on a wild ride over the past few years, but the Franklin DynaTech Fund has performed very well over long cycles. Here’s how it might get in early on another transformational business cycle.MarketWatch - Business -
Drag story hour at library canceled after suspicious package and threats, authorities say
A suspicious package was found in the library.ABC News - Top stories -
Utah grief author also tried to poison husband with Valentine's Day sandwich, prosecutors say
A Utah grief author charged with spiking her husband’s drink with a fatal dose of fentanyl faces an additional charge of attempted murder after authorities said she allegedly drugged him with a Valentine's Day sandwich in an attempt to kill him.NBC News - Top stories -
Officials Say Hazardous Material Aboard Crashed Ship Poses No Threat
Two containers fell into the water and were missing, but neither contained hazardous materials, the Coast Guard said.The New York Times - Top stories -
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 -
Thousands gather in Cairo for Egypt's longest Iftar table
Thousands of people gathered in the Matareya neighborhood of Cairo, Egypt, to break their Ramadan fast together at the longest Iftar table in the country. The tradition began years ago when locals wanted to celebrate together but did not have ...CBS News - Top stories -
Harris says US has not ruled out 'consequences' if Israel invades Rafah
Kamala Harris suggested there could be "consequences" for Israel if it moves ahead with a Rafah invasion in Gaza, as Netanyahu plansABC News - Top stories - Israel -
UnitedHealth says it has made progress on recovering from a massive cyberattack
UnitedHealth Group is testing software for submitting medical claims as it continues to recover from a cyberattack that disrupted care billing systemsABC News - Health -
World’s largest oilfield services group has no plans to leave Russia
SLB has resisted pressure to follow its two biggest rivals in pulling out in response to Ukraine warFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
Cook says Fed has to move carefully before cutting interest rates
Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook on Monday said the central bank needs to take a “careful approach” in deciding when to cut interest rates, but she gave few clues on the timing or size of any reductions.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
March 22, 2024 - Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer
Catherine, Princess of Wales, disclosed Friday she has been diagnosed with cancer and is in the "early stages" of treatment.CNN - Top stories -
U.S. Says Israel Seeks to Reschedule Canceled Meeting on Rafah
Netanyahu’s office hasn’t confirmed it has any desire to make new plans.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Ericsson Says U.S.-Imposed Monitor Has OK'd Its Anticorruption Program
The oversight the Swedish telecoms firm has been under since it admitted to bribery in 2019 will likely end by June 2, it says.The Wall Street Journal - World -
BOE Flags Risk of Sharp Correction in Asset Prices
The Bank of England warned that investors may be too complacent about the challenges facing the global economy, with the result that there is an increased risk of a “sharp correction” in asset prices.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ukraine war: Two Russian landing ships hit off Crimea, officials say
Yahoo News - World - Ukraine -
Ship made warning call before striking Baltimore bridge, mayor says it saved lives
Officials say the ship that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge made a mayday call that it had lost power, giving law enforcement time to stop traffic onto the bridge before it was hit and collapsed. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter ...CBS News - Top stories