What to Know As Tension between the Us and China Mounts over Taiwan
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US wants allies to cut chip-related China exports amid Huawei alarm
Washington urges Japan, South Korea and the Netherlands to tighten supply of tools and technologyFinancial Times - World - China -
US wants allies to cut chip-related China exports amid Huawei alarm
Washington urges Japan, South Korea and the Netherlands to tighten supply of tools and technologyFinancial Times - World - China -
US wants allies to cut chip-related China exports amid Huawei alarm
Washington urges Japan, South Korea and the Netherlands to tighten supply of tools and technologyFinancial Times - World - China -
The US and China talk past each other on most issues, but at least they’re still talking
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his just-concluded latest visit to China with a stop at a Beijing record store where he bought albums by Taylor Swift and Chinese rocker Dou Wei in a symbolic nod to cross-cultural exchanges and ...ABC News - World - China -
Biden signs $95bn foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
President says legislation is ‘going to make the world safer’ after months of congressional gridlock threatened support for Kyiv. Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that rushes $95bn in foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, a bipartisan ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
Taiwan’s trade tsar seeks new deals and braces for possible Trump win
John Deng targets India ‘opportunity’ after breakthroughs with US, UK and CanadaFinancial Times - World - Donald Trump -
Texans reached "compromise" with NFL, Titans over use of Oilers-style blue
Last year, the NFL forced the University of Houston to ditch alternate uniforms that included Houston Oilers-style Columbia Blue.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
McKinsey faces US criminal investigation over opioid industry work
Grand jury set up to hear evidence on consulting for drugmakers tied to addiction epidemicFinancial Times - Business -
McKinsey faces US criminal investigation over opioid industry work
Grand jury set up to hear evidence on consulting for drugmakers tied to addiction epidemicFinancial Times - Business -
US investigating Tesla recall of 2M+ vehicles over Autopilot safeguards
The Department of Transportation is investigating last year’s Tesla recall involving more than 2 million vehicles to determine whether updates to their Autopilot driving systems did enough to keep drivers focused on the road. The National ...The Hill - Politics - Tesla -
US doubles down on Israel support as campus protests rage over Gaza
President Biden is sending billions of dollars to back Israel’s war against Hamas, even as the destruction of Gaza and deaths of Palestinians fuels growing protest on college campuses. The $26 billion in new aid to Israel, passed overwhelmingly ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Gabby Douglas Mounts an Improbable Gymnastics Comeback
The now 28-year-old gymnastics heroine of the 2012 Games is chasing a new record—for longevity.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Mount Fuji view to be blocked to deter tourists
Residents are fed up with visitors dropping rubbish and parking illegally as they seek the perfect photo.BBC News - Top stories -
April 25, 2024 - US university protests
Pro-Palestinian protests are taking place at major US universities, prompting some officials to take extraordinary steps to confront the growing crisis.CNN - Top stories -
Jordan Klepper on campus protests: ‘You’re not going to resolve tension by adding violence’
Late-night hosts discuss the crackdown on, and Republican criticism of, college campus protests against Israel’s war in Gaza. With other late-night hosts on vacation, The Daily Show guest hosts Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng dug into the ...The Guardian - World -
What Is TikTok Worth? Some Say $20 Billion, Others Say $100 Billion
The answer depends partly on whether TikTok bundles the U.S. and international businesses, and if it includes its coveted algorithm.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Tiktok -
Celebrity stories buried and disputes over paying a porn actress: What you missed on Day 7 of Trump's trial
Taking the stand Thursday for now the third day this week, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker provided testimony to form a road map for New York prosecutors' case against former President Donald Trump.NBC News - Top stories -
Celebrity stories buried and disputes over paying a porn actress: What you missed on Day 7 of Trump's trial
Taking the stand Thursday for now the third day this week, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker provided testimony to form a road map for New York prosecutors' case against former President Donald Trump.NBC News - Politics -
The new class war: A wealth gap between millennials
The surge in wealth among millennial heirs is creating new markets for wealth-management firms, luxury companies, travel firms and real estate brokers.CNBC - Business -
The new class war: A wealth gap between millennials
The wealth gap between rich millennials and the rest of their age group is the largest of any generation, creating a new wave of class tension and resentment, according to a recent study.NBC News - Top stories -
The differences — and similarities — between the Coachella and Stagecoach festivals
The Stagecoach Country Music Festival is held in Indio at the same site as Coachella. What do the festivals have in common?Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Pro-Palestinian Protests Mount at College Campuses Across the U.S.
The university said discussions between the school and protesters are continuing and the student demonstrators have agreed to take down some of their tents.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.K. consumers get a spring back in their step as confidence mounts
Consumer confidence ticked a little higher in the U.K. this month, suggesting Britons are feeling more well-off as real incomes rise.MarketWatch - Business -
Mount Fuji view to be blocked as tourists overcrowd popular photo spot
Fujikawaguchiko town official says choice to erect huge barrier is ‘regrettable’ and last resort. A huge barrier to block views of Mount Fuji will be installed at a popular photo spot by Japanese authorities exasperated by crowds of badly behaved ...The Guardian - World -
Two people die after glider crashes near Mount Beauty airport
Paramedics treated the pair but both died at the scene of the crash, which occurred about 1.45pm north of Falls Creek in Victoria. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastTwo people are dead after their powered ...The Guardian - World -
Safe haven or symbol of injustice? What our gardens tell us about the world we live in
From manicured, exclusive retreats built on slave money to common ground in which to seed utopian dreams, gardens occupy a fertile space in our lives and imaginations. I have a dream sometimes. I dream I’m in a house, and discover a door I didn’t ...The Guardian - World -
Biden signs foreign aid bill to provide new funding to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
President Biden called it "a good day for world peace" after signing the bill to provide almost $100 billion in foreign aid, most of it for Ukraine and Israel. The legislation also sets the stage for a potential ban of TikTok. NBC News' Peter ...NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Taiwan's president-elect appoints new foreign, defense ministers as island faces continued threats
Taiwan’s president-elect has appointed new foreign and defense ministers to join his incoming administration as the island faces continuing military threats and diplomatic isolation from ChinaABC News - World -
US troops begin construction of Gaza aid pier as questions remain over distribution
About 1,000 US troops will support the military construction efforts, but Joe Biden has ordered them not to set foot on the Gaza shore. US troops have begun construction of a maritime pier off the coast of Gaza that aims to speed the flow of ...The Guardian - World -
US advances review of Nevada lithium mine amid concerns over endangered wildflower
The Biden administration has taken a significant step in its expedited environmental review of what could become the third lithium mine in the U.S. That's assuming it can withstand anticipated legal challenges from conservationists who fear it ...ABC News - Tech -
Dairy Cows Transported Between States Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu
Since a new form of bird flu arrived in 2022, federal officials have sought to reassure Americans that the threat to the public remained low.The New York Times - Health -
Dairy Cows Transported Between States Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu
Since a new form of bird flu arrived in 2022, federal officials have sought to reassure Americans that the threat to the public remained low.The New York Times - Top stories -
'We will call him President Trump': Defense lawyers vacillate between honorifics
Former President Donald Trump has been called a lot of names in the first six days of his New York hush-money trial.NBC News - Top stories -
'We will call him President Trump': Defense lawyers vacillate between honorifics
Former President Donald Trump has been called a lot of names in the first six days of his New York hush-money trial.NBC News - Politics -
Ronan Farrow sees 'commonality' between Weinstein, Trump cases
Author and journalist Ronan Farrow says he sees "commonality" between the legal cases former President Trump faces and that of disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. "There is a commonality of the legal theories being applied," Farrow said ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
MAGA on the Danube: Inside the Love Affair Between U.S. Conservatives and Hungary
For the third year in a row, one of the premier gatherings of the American right—the Conservative Political Action Conference—decamped this week to Budapest, with Republicans paying tribute to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'We can't wait': A timeline of the bad blood between Nuggets and Lakers
The back-and-forth between the two teams dates back to last season's Western Conference finals.ESPN - Sports - NBA -
Man City remind Arsenal of their ruthless late-season form as title race pressure mounts
Manchester City's unrelenting form towards the end of the Premier League season is now a recurrent theme as they seek a fourth straight title.ESPN - Sports - Premier League -
Overrun Japanese town putting up eight-foot barrier to block tourist photos of Mount Fuji
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14 Best Car Phone Mounts, Chargers, and Accessories (2024): Wireless Chargers, MagSafe Holders, and Dashcams
These mobile accessories will make your smartphone a better—and safer—road trip companion.Wired - Tech