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China frees staff of U.S. firm Mintz in move to soothe foreign sentiment
China released five employees of the U.S. corporate due diligence firm Mintz who were detained two years ago as it seeks to reassure foreign firms.NBC News - 1d -
China Releases Mintz Employees After 2-Year Detention
The release of the five employees, detained during a crackdown on foreign due diligence, comes as Beijing is trying to bring back overseas investment.The New York Times - 1d -
US man released after being held by Taliban for more than two years
George Glezmann was abducted more than two years ago while traveling through Afghanistan as a tourist. US politics live – latest updates A US man who was abducted more than two years ago while ...The Guardian - 5d -
Taliban frees US man held in Afghanistan for two years
George Glezmann's release comes after talks between US and Taliban officials in Kabul.BBC News - 5d -
China’s ‘red circle’ law firms snap up partners from US rivals
Western firms scale back presence in Hong Kong and China as financial activity slowsFinancial Times - 3d -
China criticises Hong Kong firm’s sale of majority stake in Panama ports
Commentary urged CK Hutchison to ‘think twice’ about ‘what position and side they are on’ in sale to US investors. Business live – latest updates China has criticised the sale of the business ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
China releases detained Mintz employees as Xi courts global CEOs
Visiting executives include Apple’s Tim Cook and Pfizer’s Albert Bourla as Beijing seeks investmentFinancial Times - 1d -
US law firms’ London expansion drives record number of job moves
Partner hires on track to hit record high after 155 senior lawyers take new roles in the first two months of 2025Financial Times - Mar. 9 -
49ers bring back Kyle Juszczyk on two-year deal days after releasing him, per report
The 49ers are bringing back the Pro Bowl fullbackCBS Sports - Mar. 15 -
China’s retail sales strengthen at the start of the year, industrial output tops expectations
China's economic data for the first two months of the year showed a modest pickup as Beijing reiterated its plan to bolster domestic consumption.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
2025 NFL free agency: Patriots shore up O-line by adding former first-round pick to two-year deal, per report
The Patriots are adding Garrett Bradbury after his release by the VikingsCBS Sports - Mar. 18 -
Trump drops Paul Weiss order after law firm pledges $40mn of pro bono support
New York firm has agreed not to pursue any diversity, equity and inclusion policies, says US presidentFinancial Times - 4d -
American detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan has been released
An American was freed from Afghanistan on Thursday after more than two years in Taliban captivity in a deal brokered by Qatar.NBC News - 5d -
NOAA to potentially cut more than 1,000 additional employees
NOAA previously fired 880 employees on Feb. 27, the majority of which were probationary staff with fewer than two years in their positions.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
49ers re-sign FB Kyle Juszczyk to reported 2-year, $8M deal days after releasing him
Juszczyk is a nine-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Baidu, once China’s generative AI leader, is battling to regain its position
Baidu has released two new open-source AI models, including a reasoning model, as it vies to regain a leading position in China’s AI space.CNBC - Mar. 18 -
Tennessee Titans release CB Chidobe Awuzie after one season
The Tennessee Titans released cornerback Chidobe Awuzie one season after signing him to a three-year deal in free agency.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Demon-child movie wows China – and smashes global box office records
Virtually unknown in the west, Ne Zha 2 is the world’s highest-grossing animation at £1.6bn – outdoing Inside Out 2 – just weeks after its release. Just a few years ago, the biggest star of the ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
American George Glezmann freed by Taliban after being detained for over 2 years
George Glezmann, a U.S. citizen who was detained by the Taliban for more than two years, has been released, according to the State Department.ABC News - 5d -
Davante Adams joins Los Angeles Rams after getting released by the Jets
Receiver Davante Adams agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, bringing the three-time All-Pro back to his native California.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
American man held by Taliban for over 2 years released, the State Department says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is praising Qatar for helping the U.S. secure the release of an American man who was held by the Taliban for more than two yearsABC News - 5d -
Aaron Rodgers update: Jets to release four-time league MVP after start of new league year, per report
New York will take on $49 million in dead money by releasing RodgersCBS Sports - Mar. 12 -
FirstFT: White House targets Jenner & Block in assault on law firms
Also in today’s newsletter, interview with FOMC member Austan Goolsbee and Vance plans visit to GreenlandFinancial Times - 2h -
US officials expected to release Prince Harry immigration records
A US judge ordered the prince's immigration record to be made public after a think tank alleged he lied about past drug use.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
Tennessee Titans release cornerback Chidobe Awuzie after 1 season with the team
The Tennessee Titans released Chidobe Awuzie on Saturday after signing the veteran cornerback to a three-year contract last spring. Awuzie was guaranteed $23 million in the deal that could have ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Pope Francis released from hospital after 5-week stay
Pope Francis was released from a Rome hospital early Sunday after spending five weeks in treatment for double pneumonia. The 88-year-old pontiff also made his first public appearance since he was ...NBC News - 2d -
Two-time City Player of Year Dezmon Briscoe opens recruitment after Iowa coaching change
Two-time City Player of the Year Dezmon Briscoe opens up recruitment from Iowa after the Hawkeyes split with coach Fran McCaffery.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
BlizzCon Skips 2025 But Will Return In 2026 After Two Years Off
BlizzCon will be back for 2026, Blizzard has announced, in the process confirming the convention will not happen this year. The developer's (usually) annual fan expo will return to the Anaheim ...GameSpot - Mar. 11 -
Get Ready For The Last Of Us Season 2 With This Season 1 Recap Video
HBO's The Last of Us returns on April 13 for its second season. Season 1 aired more than two years ago, so if you're looking for a refresher, HBO has now released a nice recap video.. The Season 1 ...GameSpot - 5d -
PwC delays payouts for departing partners in Hong Kong and China
Recent retirees left waiting for equity repayment as Big Four firm grapples with audit ban after Evergrande collapseFinancial Times - 8h -
Paul Weiss Chair Says Deal With Trump Adheres to Firm’s Principles
In an email message, the law firm’s chairman, Brad Karp, reassured employees that its deal with President Trump was in keeping with its principles.The New York Times - 4d -
Von Miller landing spots: Best fits for two-time Super Bowl champion after release from Bills
Miller, who turns 36 in March, has recorded six sacks across the last two seasonsCBS Sports - Mar. 10 -
Taliban releases American detainee held in Afghanistan
The Taliban has released George Glezman, an American citizen detained in Afghanistan for more than two years. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports that Glezzman was held without charges or accusations ...NBC News - 5d -
Chiefs’ Xavier Worthy released after Texas DA declines to pursue charges
Kansas City wideout faced third-degree felony charge Worthy was taken in first round of last year’s draft Xavier Worthy was released Saturday after a district attorney in Texas declined to ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
1B/OF Joey Gallo released by the Chicago White Sox
Joey Gallo has been released by the Chicago White Sox after the veteran slugger struggled in nine Cactus League games with the team. The White Sox announced the move on Sunday. The 31-year-old ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Government releases latest batch of JFK assassination documents
More than 60 years after President John F. Kennedy was gunned down in Dallas, the federal government on Tuesday began releasing what could be the final trove of documents delving into the ...NBC News - Mar. 18 -
US judge rules Prince Harry immigration records be made public
Five years after moving to the United States, Prince Harry’s private immigration records could be made public after a judge ordered them to be released amid allegations he may have lied on his visa ...NBC News - Mar. 18 -
FirstFT: ‘it feels nasty’ — US stock markets suffer heavy falls
Also in today’s newsletter, US-backed miner seeks to develop Ukraine lithium site and OpenAI forges near-$12bn contract with CoreWeaveFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Report: Pentagon warned employees about using Signal
According to a memo obtained by NPR, the Pentagon warned employees about a detected weakness in the messaging service Signal and that hackers could target it. NBC News' Brian Cheung talked to a ...NBC News - 11h -
Customs employee accused of scheme to defraud FEMA
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employee was accused of a scheme to defraud the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a Wednesday release. ...The Hill - Mar. 13