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Defense giant BAE Systems linked to arms deals in countries accused of human rights abuses, report finds
British defense contractor BAE Systems does business with countries accused of known or suspected human rights abuses, according to a new report.CNBC - Business -
Parents' rights group to launch anti-TikTok ad ahead of House vote
A parents' rights group led by a former Trump administration official is launching a new ad on Friday warning of the dangers of TikTok ahead of a potential House vote on the app. The American Parents Coalition is spending $500,000 on a mix of ...The Hill - Politics - Tiktok -
Congress is fast-tracking a bipartisan effort to crack down on TikTok that could lead to passage of a law this month forcing a sale or eventual ban of the Chinese-controlled app in the U.S.
Congress is fast-tracking a bipartisan effort to crack down on TikTok that could lead to passage of a law this month forcing a sale or eventual ban of the Chinese-controlled app in the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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 -
Ukraine Says It Downed Russian Bomber as Both Sides Look to the Skies for an Edge
The downing of the Tu-22 comes as Russia intensifies a campaign of missile-and-drone strikes on Ukrainian cities.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
The Latest | G7 warns of new sanctions against Iran as world reacts to apparent Israeli drone attack
Group of Seven foreign ministers have warned of new sanctions against Iran for its drone and missile attack on Israel, and urged both sides to avoid an escalation of the conflictABC News - World - Israel -
Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian strategic bomber as Moscow's missiles kill 8 Ukrainians
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Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian strategic bomber. Moscow says the plane crashed
Ukraine’s air force is claiming it shot down a Russian strategic bomberABC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Users say Robinhood’s overnight trading service went down after Israeli attack
During the height of uncertainty over Israel’s retaliatory attack against Iran, Robinhood users say they were unable to trade.MarketWatch - Business - Israel -
FBI chief says Chinese hackers have infiltrated critical US infrastructure
Volt Typhoon hacking campaign is waiting ‘for just the right moment to deal a devastating blow’, says Christopher Wray. Chinese government-linked hackers have burrowed into US critical infrastructure and are waiting “for just the right moment to ...The Guardian - World -
The struggle to choose the right mortgage
As interest rates stay higher for longer, those looking to refinance face some difficult choicesFinancial Times - Business -
Post Office lawyer 'missed' key Horizon finding
A top lawyer says he and others missed a finding in 2014 that the software could be accessed remotely.BBC News - Top stories -
Group condemns 'humiliating searches' by security at Barcelona stadium
The director of a group that advocates for female sports fans says she and other Paris Saint-Germain supporters were subjected to “abusive” searches while entering Barcelona’s stadium for a Champions League match earlier this weekABC News - Sports -
How to stop Bellingham? 'You have almost no chance'
Jude Bellingham's rivals lift the lid on the Bernabeu's new icon.ESPN - Sports -
Kenya military chief among 10 officers killed in helicopter crash
Two officers survived the plane crash in Elgeyo Marakwet county, about 250 miles northwest of Nairobi, Kenya.CBS News - World -
Francis Ogolla: Kenya investigates crash that killed military chief
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The Unlikely Force Behind a Push to Legalize ‘Shrooms’ in New York
A lobbying effort led in part by religious groups has state lawmakers considering two different measures that would legalize psilocybin, a drug known as “magic mushrooms.”The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
Alternate jurors and key legal arguments on tap in Trump hush money trial
Jury selection is continuing — and could conclude — Friday in former President Donald Trump's historic New York criminal trial.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Germany arrests alleged Russian spies scouting U.S. military facilities
A German prosecutor says 2 German-Russian nationals were caught snooping around U.S. military facilities used to train Ukrainian forces.CBS News - World - Russia -
Schneider Electric in Talks to Take Control of Bentley Systems
A deal would merge Schneider’s software business with publicly traded Bentley.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Schneider Electric Confirms Talks With Bentley Systems
The confirmation from Schneider came after The Wall Street Journal reported the French company was in talks to take control of Bentley in a deal that could be worth more than $15 billion.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Texas fined $100,000 per day for failing to act on foster care abuse allegations
Texas is being fined $100,000 a day by a federal judge for neglecting investigations into abuse and neglect allegations raised by some of the 9,000 children it has in foster careABC News - Health -
Watch: Lawyers spar during tetchy exchanges at Post Office inquiry
Rodric Williams, who still works for the company, was a Post Office lawyer as the Horizon scandal developed.BBC News - Top stories -
War in Gaza Causes Surprising Rift Within Japanese American Group
Activists in the Asian American community are pressuring organizations to re-evaluate their partnerships and to call for a cease-fire.The New York Times - Top stories -
New York county loses bid to prevent state legal challenge of its ban on female transgender athletes
A federal judge has tossed out a lawsuit brought by a county outside New York City that has banned transgender players from women's and girls' teamsABC News - Health - New York -
Italian court drops charges against migrant rescue ship crews and ends long-running legal battle
An Italian court has dismissed a long-running case against the crew of three humanitarian organizationsABC News - World -
S&P Cuts Israel's Credit Ratings on Geopolitical Concerns
S&P Global Ratings lowered its long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Israel to A-plus from AA-minus, citing geopolitical risks.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
S&P Cuts Israel Rating on Heightened Geopolitical Risk
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Israel launches retaliatory strikes against Iran
Officials and diplomats indicated attacks were limited and sought to avoid escalationFinancial Times - Business - Iran -
FirstFT: Israel launches attacks against Iran
Also in today’s newsletter, Netflix’s surprise boom, and PwC plans to reverse tax restructuringFinancial Times - World - Iran -
Israel downgraded by S&P Global just ahead of retaliatory attack on Iran
S&P dropped Israel’s sovereign credit rating by one notch to A+ from AA-, with the outlook negative, hours before signs of fresh tensions between that country and Iran.MarketWatch - Business - Iran -
R.F.K. Jr.’s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to Drop Presidential Bid
Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Murphy fires back at Trump Jr on Mayorkas vote: 'Republicans are full of s‑‑‑'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) fired back at Donald Trump Jr. on Friday for calling out three Senate Democrats who voted to end the impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. “Your Friday morning reminder that ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Columbia University is colluding with the far-right in its attack on students | Moira Donegan
In her willingness to unleash state violence against student protestors, Minouche Shafik proved herself to be a willing ally to extremists. The students sat on the ground and sang as police in riot gear approached them. Eventually, more than 100 ...The Guardian - World -
100 MPs to stand down at the next election
More than 60 are Conservatives and they include former prime minister Theresa May.BBC News - Top stories -
Reaction to Israel’s Strike in Iran Plays Down Significance
In Israel, officials described the strike as a limited response and reports from both sides suggested it did not appear to cause significant damage to military sites.The New York Times - World - Iran -
Senate Dems quickly shut down Mayorkas trial
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A lawyer, a banker and a speech therapist: Meet the 12 jury members of Trump’s hush money trial
Prosecutors and the defense team whittled down a pool of nearly 200 people to 12 jurors and an alternate.NBC News - Politics -
McCarthy-aligned group running ads against Republicans who triggered his speaker ouster
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Heat down Butler, Pels down Zion: What to know about Friday's play-in games
No Jimmy, no Zion, but still plenty at stake. Here's a guide to get you through the games that will determine the last two NBA playoff spots.ESPN - Sports