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Labour unveils plans for new housing on 'grey belt'
Low-quality green belt areas will be classed as "grey belt" and targeted for development, Labour say.BBC News - Top stories -
Woodside Energy chief defends climate plan ahead of shareholder vote
Australian oil and gas developer pushed to set more binding net zero commitmentsFinancial Times - Business - Climate -
San Francisco sues Oakland over plans to rename airport
The city of San Francisco has sued the city of Oakland, claiming that plans to rename the airport would infringe on its trademark and “cause confusion.” San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu filed a federal lawsuit Thursday after the Port of ...The Hill - Politics - San Francisco -
Environmental Damage Could Cost You a Fifth of Your Income Over the Next 25 Years
The world is already committed to warming that will undercut the global economy by 20 percent between now and 2050. That’s six times the price of limiting warming to 2 degrees Celsius.Wired - Tech -
‘Reality check’ for the green transition
Also in this newsletter: IMF warns EU off ‘subsidy race’, Apple under pressure from China, science round-upFinancial Times - World -
Xi Jinping’s Green Leap Forward
He wants China to win the race to provide climate solutions and assume the global leadership that would come with it.The New York Times - Top stories - China -
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Gain insight on E15, Parkland, BP, Nel and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Push to StoreRenewable Energy in Massive Salt Caverns
Renewable power is used to produce hydrogen, which is stored in underground caverns until it is needed for green energy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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 -
Biden Weighs More Than $1 Billion in New Arms for Israel
The Biden administration is considering supplying tank shells, mortars and vehicles in one of the largest transfers since the start of the war in Gaza.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia preview, prediction: What to expect after wild buildup
When Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia finally end their feud with fists Saturday night, it has the potential to either be a one-sided beatdown or a surprisingly compelling matchup.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
The next bank bailout’s true costs may not be such a mystery
Future debates about whether to assist distressed corporations, including New York Community Bank, could be better informed by more educated guesses about costs.The Hill - Politics -
Luxury car sales plunge as buyers put off by Seoul’s neon licence plates
President Yoon Suk Yeol has pledged to target private use of company vehiclesFinancial Times - World -
Critical mineral mining is key to the green transition, but experts warn reputational risks remain
Critical mineral mining is important to the green transition, but the mining industry's poor reputation is creating investment barriers.CNBC - Business -
Where There's a Will There's a Way to Discuss Estate Planning
Setting your own affairs in order can make it easier to broach the issue with your parents.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Undergarments for the Ultrawealthy
Cadolle, a maker of corsets favored by designers like John Galliano and labels like Dior, is known for custom underpinnings that can cost thousands of dollars.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
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 -
Foreign aid legislation advances, but could cost Speaker Mike Johnson
The House Rules Committee advanced a foreign aid package that provides billions in stalled security funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, steering the measures closer toward passage this weekend. The legislation had been tied up for weeks. The ...CBS News - Politics -
Schneider Electric is in talks to take control of the engineering-software company Bentley Systems in a deal that could be valued at more than $15 billion.
Schneider Electric is in talks to take control of the engineering-software company Bentley Systems in a deal that could be valued at more than $15 billion.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UK will not ‘turn on’ post-Brexit checks of EU goods for fear of border delays
Industry groups say lack of clarity leaves businesses unsure how to manage new rules due to start on April 30Financial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Murky abortion laws leave pharmacists in fear of jail time
In states with abortion bans, there's little guidance for dispensing the FDA-approved drug misoprostol which is often prescribed for miscarriage.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Israel Strikes Iran in Narrow Attack Amid Escalation Fears
Tehran lifts restrictions on Iran’s airspace after canceling flights amid reports of explosions.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
‘Here we go again’: Women fearful in wake of Sydney attack
The stabbing rampage at a busy Sydney shopping centre has left many - particularly women - uneasy.BBC News - Top stories -
G7 opposes full-scale military operation in Rafah amid fears for civilians
Ministers warn an offensive would be catastrophic for people in Gaza’s southernmost city. Middle East crisis – live updatesForeign ministers from the G7 countries have said they remain opposed to a full-scale military operation in Rafah by Israel ...The Guardian - World -
Arrests of Europeans for Aiding Russia Raise Fears of Kremlin’s Reach
A string of arrests, including two Poles accused of attacking a Navalny aide and a third for ties to a possible plot against Ukraine’s president, have amplified worries of Russian infiltration.The New York Times - Top stories - Russia -
EU plans new salvo of sanctions on Russia
Yahoo News - World - Russia -
The Latest Plan to Exacerbate California's Housing Crisis
Limits on ownership by institutional investors would curtail investment in the state’s homes.The Wall Street Journal - World - California -
A congressional investigation found that Wall Street used billions of dollars of U.S. retirement savings and other investments to buy shares in index funds that included more than five dozen blacklisted Chinese companies.
A congressional investigation found that Wall Street used billions of dollars of U.S. retirement savings and other investments to buy shares in index funds that included more than five dozen blacklisted Chinese companies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nike discloses ‘second phase’ of job cuts at its headquarters amid cost-savings efforts
More than 700 staff at Nike’s global headquarters in Oregon will have been laid off by June 28, the company said.MarketWatch - Business -
German cars are the best in the world, its finance minister insists: 'They do not have to fear Chinese competition'
German cars are “the best in the world” and the country’s carmakers do not have to fear competition from China, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said.CNBC - Business -
Biden campaigns with Kennedy family amid fears RFK Jr. could threaten campaign
President Biden held a campaign event with 15 members of the Kennedy family Thursday, as they threw their support behind Mr. Biden instead of their own relative, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. His family's public endorsement of Mr. Biden signals how ...CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Philippines, New Zealand Plan Troop Visits, Logistics Deals
Yahoo News - World - New Zealand -
Sunak sets out plans to tackle 'sick note culture'
The PM wants to strip GPs of power to issue sick notes but Labour says he has run out of ideas.BBC News - Top stories -
Trump campaign planning to deploy 100K attorneys, volunteers to monitor vote counts
The Trump campaign and Republican National Committee (RNC) on Friday said it planned have more than 100,000 attorneys and volunteers in battleground states to monitor vote counting in November's election. The campaign announced it would offer ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Vote.org planning its largest voter-registration campaign ever
Vote.org is launching its largest-ever voter registration campaign, aimed at adding 8 million voters for the 2024 cycle, the nonpartisan voter engagement organization announced on Friday. “With near daily reporting about young people and people ...The Hill - Politics -
Battle of the Beaches: Greece Has New Plan to Keep Its Coasts Pristine
The government has pledged to crack down on rapid development, and on seaside businesses seeking to take advantage of a tourist boom. But some residents and conservationists are unimpressed.The New York Times - World