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Adam Schiff's bags stolen from parked car before San Francisco dinner party
Rep. Adam Schiff’s (D-Calif.) bags were stolen from his parked car before a San Francisco dinner party Thursday. Schiff, who is running for California’s Senate seat, was in the Bay Area for a couple of days when his luggage got taken from his car ...The Hill - Politics - San Francisco -
This 35-year-old had 5 failed businesses before starting her grocery store chain – now it brings in over $8 million a year
Success didn't come easy for Pang Gek Teng, the 35-year-old founder and CEO of Surrey Hills Grocer, an Australian-inspired grocer and café brand in Singapore.CNBC - Business -
How the overseas owners of the UK’s water companies clean up by polluting our rivers | George Monbiot
Soiled seas and huge shareholder dividends: where has the £64bn borrowed by firms since privatisation gone?. So that’s how they do it. I’d been wondering how, when more sewage has been entering our rivers than ever before, some of the water ...The Guardian - World -
How China’s Nuctech earned EU funds before being hit by EU raids
Also in this newsletter: Waiting for Emmanuel Macron’s words of wisdomFinancial Times - World - European Union -
How TikTok’s Chinese owner tightened its grip on the app
Insiders say ByteDance exerting increasing influence over platform despite US pressure over ownershipFinancial Times - Business - Tiktok -
How TikTok’s Chinese owner tightened its grip on the app
Insiders say ByteDance exerting increasing influence over platform despite US pressure over ownershipFinancial Times - World - Tiktok -
Head of Federal Student Aid steps down after chaotic FAFSA season
The head of the Federal Student Aid (FSA) office Richard Cordray announced Friday he would step down from his role following the difficulties with the first season of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms. “My first day at ...The Hill - Politics -
Anglo American is considering a sale of its De Beers diamond unit, according to people familiar with the matter.
Anglo American is considering a sale of its De Beers diamond unit, according to people familiar with the matter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Facility seen polluting part of anti-pollution program promoted by plastics industry
A plastics facility accused of polluting a Malaysian river is tied to Operation Clean Sweep, an anti-pollution program promoted by the U.S. plastics industry.ABC News - Top stories -
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into McKinsey related to its past role in advising some of the largest U.S. opioid manufacturers on how to boost sales.
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into McKinsey related to its past role in advising some of the largest U.S. opioid manufacturers on how to boost sales.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. citizens are languishing in Chinese prisons with little hope of release
As Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China this week, the most important issue for hundreds of families in the U.S. was when their loved ones imprisoned in the country are coming home.NBC News - Top stories -
Pedro Sánchez’s ‘letter to the citizens’ of Spain assessed by a political communications expert
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U.S. citizens are languishing in Chinese prisons with little hope of release
As Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China this week, the most important issue for hundreds of families in the U.S. was when their loved ones imprisoned in the country are coming home.NBC News - Politics -
Global delegates negotiate plastic pollution treaty
Representatives from across the world are gathering in Ottawa, Canada, to negotiate a potential treaty to limit plastic pollution. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has the latest on the talks.CBS News - Top stories -
Biden restricts pollution and carbon from power plants
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden restricts pollution and carbon from power plants The Biden administration on Thursday cracked down on carbon emissions ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Kadyn Proctor's unique journey back to Alabama could foreshadow a more chaotic transfer portal future
Proctor committed to Iowa out of the transfer portal after battling through struggles in his first season with the TideCBS Sports - Sports -
Wada launches review into Chinese failed doping tests
The World Anti-Doping Agency launches an independent review after 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at Tokyo 2020 despite failing drug tests.BBC News - Top stories -
Tesla steers back towards cheaper cars
Elon Musk seeks to appease the market after 40% stock slideFinancial Times - Business - Tesla -
Hyundai Motor's Earnings Fell on Sluggish Car Demand
South Korea’s biggest automaker said net profit for the quarter ended March fell 1.3% and warned of intense competition and rising marketing costs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hyundai Motor's Earnings Fell on Sluggish Car Demand
South Korea’s biggest automaker said net profit for the quarter ended March fell 1.3% and warned of intense competition and rising marketing costs.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Survey finds that 60 firms are responsible for half of world’s plastic pollution
Study confirms Philip Morris International, Danone, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola are worst offenders. Fewer than 60 multinationals are responsible for more than half of the world’s plastic pollution, with five responsible for a quarter of that, ...The Guardian - World -
Worst U.S. cities for air pollution ranked by lung association
This 2024 "State of the Air" report warns efforts to reduce emissions are undermined by extreme heat, drought and wildfires caused by climate change.CBS News - Top stories -
Biden cracks down on power plants’ climate emissions, pollution
The Biden administration on Thursday cracked down on planet-warming emissions and other pollution from power plants, aiming to make these power sources more environmentally friendly. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Thursday ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
E.P.A. Severely Limits Pollution From Coal-Burning Power Plants
New regulations could spell the end for plants that burn coal, the fossil fuel that powered the country for more than a century.The New York Times - Top stories -
‘Privileged access’: pro-plastic lobbyists at UN pollution talks increase by a third
Fossil fuel and petrochemical campaigners at Ottawa summit outnumber scientists, EU and Indigenous delegates. The number of fossil fuel and petrochemical industry lobbyists has increased by more than a third at UN talks to agree the first global ...The Guardian - World -
EPA limits 4 types of power plant pollution with sweeping rulemaking
On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a suite of new rules aimed at dramatically reducing pollution from coal and natural gas fired power plants.ABC News - Top stories -
Can China’s tech giants succeed where Apple failed?
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Intel’s earnings forecast fails to clear low bar, and the stock’s drop continues
Intel Corp. shares dropped 8% in the extended session Thursday, adding to their rough start to the year as the chip company reported revenue slightly below Wall Street’s expectations.MarketWatch - Business -
Inside the UK’s failing plans to ‘level up’ left-behind towns
The promise of billions in regeneration funding helped Boris Johnson win power in 2019. But critics say little has changed on the groundFinancial Times - World -
Inside the UK’s failing plans to ‘level up’ left-behind towns
The promise of billions in regeneration funding helped Boris Johnson win power in 2019. But critics say little has changed on the groundFinancial Times - Business -
New EU nature law will fail without farmers, scientists warn
Open letter calls for green policies that empower farmers, after months of protests jeopardise future of flagship biodiversity deal. The EU’s nature restoration law will only work if it is enacted in partnership with farmers, a group of leading ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Rooting for Trump to Fail has Made Millions for Investors Shorting His Stock
Diving into the former president's meme stock is not for the faint of heart, but day traders who laugh atTrump Media & Technology's financials are willing to take therisk.Inc. - Business - Donald Trump -
Operation Zufolo: Australia deployed a ‘charade’ to sustain indefinite immigration detention – it failed
Exclusive: The federal government set out to show it was trying to deport non-citizens, knowing there was a risk a key high court ruling could be overturned. But an insider says it was purely symbolic. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, ...The Guardian - World -
Retired pro wrestler, failed congressional candidate indicted in Vegas murder case
A retired professional wrestler who failed in bids for Congress from Nevada and Texas has been indicted on a murder charge in the death of an Idaho man during a Halloween Party last year at a Las Vegas Strip hotelABC News - Top stories -
A US citizen facing drug charges in Russia appears in court. His case was adjourned until mid-May
A U.S. citizen arrested on drug charges in Moscow amid soaring Russia-U.S. tensions has appeared in court and had his case adjourned until mid-MayABC News - World -
First Citizens’ stock touches all-time high on first-quarter earnings, while Valley National shares drop
First Citizens Bancshares Inc.’s stock rose on stronger-than-expected profit and a boosted outlook for net interest income on Thursday, roughly a year after the big regional bank acquired the beleaguered Silicon Valley Bank.MarketWatch - Business -
Police 'missed opportunities' before Belfast murder
Police Ombudsman investigation finds PSNI failure to link Jim Donegan to intelligence about an unnamed threat.BBC News - Top stories -
Crucible 'will be retired' before me, says Higgins
Four-time world champion John Higgins says he will not be retiring and expects to outlast the Crucible in snooker by playing into his 50s.BBC News - Top stories -
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 -
Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto Show
The seemingly never-ending efforts of China’s electric car makers to redefine the automobile are on display at the nation’s largest annual auto showABC News - Tech