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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Kyiv to reaffirm American support for Ukraine in its war with Russia
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Kyiv to reaffirm American support for Ukraine in its war with RussiaABC News - World - Ukraine -
Putin’s trip to China may show US threats are wishful thinking
They will privately brainstorm options for a sanctions-proof infrastructure before quietly implementing themFinancial Times - Business - China -
China and US envoys will hold the first top-level dialogue on artificial intelligence in Geneva
High-level envoys from the United States and China are set to meet in Geneva for talks about artificial intelligenceABC News - Tech - China -
Baseball Catchers Keep Getting Whacked By Hitters. It's No Accident.
In a bid to convince umpires that low pitches are actually strikes, catchers have been inching nearer to the batter. They’re now setting up so close that they frequently wind up getting clobbered.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘Pressured to withdraw’: BJP accused of intimidation tactics in India polls
Opposition say ruling party undermining democracy by using police to harass candidates into not contesting in elections. When the people of Gujarat cast their votes last week in India’s six-week-long election, there was one constituency in the ...The Guardian - World - India -
Putin replaces defense minister with economist
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Putin to visit China this week
Russian leader to meet Xi Jinping as Beijing throws economic lifeline to MoscowFinancial Times - Business - China -
Diamond giant De Beers faces spin-off amid wider restructuring as Anglo American takeover pressure mounts
Anglo American shares fell over 3% early Tuesday after it announced plans to spin off its highly prized De Beers diamond business.CNBC - Business -
How Hard Will New Biden Tariffs Hit China?
The trade barriers serve a political agenda as well, with import taxes applied to EVs, solar panel, and medical supplies, among other goods.Inc. - Business - Joe Biden -
U.S. and China Talk AI Safety in Geneva Meeting
The initial meeting on the topic aims to reduce miscommunication as both countries see the hurtling acceleration of AI transform business, government, and military fields.Inc. - Business - China -
How China Got So Dominant in Cars and Solar
Heavy subsidies for industry, together with weak sales in China, have set the stage for an export boom, raising fears of factory job losses elsewhere.The New York Times - Business - China -
Cyrus Vance: What It Takes to Keep Harvey Weinstein, and Men Like Him, Behind Bars
I was not naïve about the challenges in bringing a winnable and legally sustainable case against Weinstein.The New York Times - Top stories -
AI boom to keep supply of high-end memory chips tight this year, analysts warn
SK Hynix and Micron – the world's largest memory chip suppliers – are out of high-bandwidth memory chips for 2024, while the stock for 2025 is also almost sold out.CNBC - Business -
‘I felt like I was losing my mind’: how to keep your career on track during menopause
So many women get discouraged by memory problems and low confidence that they’d rather quit than struggle on. But awareness is growing, and workplaces can help . When Kate from Pembrokeshire started experiencing vertigo, flooding periods, ...The Guardian - World -
Russia defense scandal deepens with arrest of new bribery suspect
The head of personnel at Russia’s Defense Ministry has been arrested on suspicion of bribery after more than $1 million in cash and valuables were discovered at his properties, investigators said on Tuesday.NBC News - Top stories - Russia -
Putin appoints economist as defense minister amid concerns about weapons & resources
Russian President Vladimir Putin has unexpectedly replaced his Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Sunday. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor explains what may be behind the reshuffle amid fierce fighting in Kharkiv.NBC News - Politics -
Putin’s New Defense Minister Signals Russia’s Plan for a Long War in Ukraine
In his first public appearance as the newly appointed defense minister, Andrei R. Belousov spoke about veterans’ benefits and overcrowded hospitals rather than a new offensive in Ukraine.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
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Feel free to ask us anything — big or small.The New York Times - Business -
China drives EV boom this year amid strong demand for hybrid vehicles
EV shipments, including fully battery-powered vehicles and hybrids, were up 18% in the first three months of 2024 compared with the same period last year.CNBC - Business - China -
How Biden’s Trade War With China Differs From Trump’s
The president is trying a targeted approach, with allies, to beat Beijing in the race to own the clean energy future. Those weren’t his predecessor’s goals.The New York Times - Business - China -
Biden Levies Sweeping Tariffs on China, Intensifying Trade Fight With Trump
The presumed 2024 election foes are taking competing protectionist approaches against Beijing.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Gold Futures Flat as Market Favors Dollar Ahead of Inflation Readings
Gold futures are broadly flat as markets favor the U.S. dollar and investor focus on key U.S. inflation reports due this week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Danish biotech says companies should tap China’s ‘impressive innovation’
Genmab argues ‘anti-Chinese sentiment’ should not deter dealmakingFinancial Times - World - China -
Biden moves ahead on China tariff hikes that includes 100% increase on EVs
President Joe Biden will announce Tuesday that his administration is raising tariffs on $18 billion of Chinese exports, including electric vehicles, as the White House tries to fight what it says are unfair trade practices by its global competitor.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Hill watchdog says Rep. Nehls may have used campaign funds for personal use
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Genius or madness? Why Putin wants an economist to be Russia's new defense minister at a key point in the war
Analysts take a look at what economist Andrei Belousov can bring to the Russian defense ministry.CNBC - Business - Russia -
Russia arrests another senior Defense Ministry official on bribery charges amid broader shake-up
Yahoo News - World - Russia -
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34, Thunder overcome Mavs defense to even series 2-2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a Dallas franchise playoff record of 13 blocks, rallying for a 100-96 victory to even their Western Conference semifinal series at 2-2ABC News - Sports -
The Dyson WashG1 Is an All-in-One Wet Floor Cleaner That Doesn’t Use Suction
In true Dyson fashion, this new floor cleaner is over-engineered and expensive, looks awesome, and overlooks one silly, simple function.Wired - Tech -
US gives Saudis green light to try to revive peace deal with Houthis
Saudis are keen to end their engagement in Yemen and US needs Saudi support to end Gaza conflict. US determination to keep Saudi Arabia engaged in a peace process with Israel has led Washington to give Riyadh an informal green light to try to ...The Guardian - World -
US sharply raises tariffs on Chinese EVs and semiconductor imports
Action designed to protect American jobs, as Joe Biden campaigns for votes across rustbeltFinancial Times - World -
The Seagull, China's Low-Cost EV model, Turns Heads Among U.S. Auto Experts
Tariffs will keep surging Chinese car maker BYD's $12,000 model from hitting American car lots any time soon, but Detroit is taking notice of the competition.Inc. - Business - China -
China and India still rely heavily on coal, climate targets remain 'very difficult' to achieve
China and India have not reduced coal generation for electricity, making it harder for Asia's largest carbon emitters to reach their climate targets.CNBC - Business - China -
China says Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a 2-day state visit this week amid closer ties over Ukraine war
China says Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a 2-day state visit this week amid closer ties over Ukraine warABC News - World - China -
Malaysia won't use interest rates to prop up the ringgit, says central bank deputy chief
Bank Negara's Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid said the country's monetary policy decisions will be determined by economic growth and the inflation outlook.CNBC - Business -
US blocks Chinese-backed crypto miner from owning land near Wyoming nuclear missile base
US blocks Chinese-backed crypto miner from owning land near Wyoming nuclear missile baseABC News - Tech -
A US museum curator was detained in Turkey on claims of spider smuggling. He says he has permits
Turkish media say a curator at the American Museum of Natural History has been detained in Istanbul while allegedly attempting to smuggle spider and scorpion samplesABC News - Tech -
US company Booking Holdings added to European Union's list for strict digital scrutiny
Booking Holdings, the U.S. company that owns BookingABC News - Tech -
Verdict expected for German far-right politician Björn Höcke, accused of using Nazi slogan
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Blinken visits Ukraine to tout US support for Kyiv's fight against Russia's advances
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced diplomatic mission to reassure Ukraine that it has American support as it struggles to defend against increasingly intense Russian attacksABC News - World - Ukraine