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Singapore's MAS Steps Up Green Finance Partnership With China's Central Bank
Singapore’s central bank separately announced plans to sell up to US$1.9 billion of sovereign bonds to fund environmental projects.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Ukraine's Zelenskyy pushes allies to step up aid and involvement in war
Western allies are taking too long to make key decisions on military support for Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Reuters in an exclusive interview.NBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
New York Community Bank COO Julie-Ann Signorille-Browne is stepping down
Browne’s departure follows a slate of recent executive exits at NYCB.MarketWatch - Business - New York -
Boeing’s Starliner launch pushed back to May 25 for first crewed mission
The historic first manned launch of the spacecraft has been hindered by delays.MarketWatch - Business -
Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein stepped down after a decadelong career helping to build the company into the world's largest crypto asset manager.
Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein stepped down after a decadelong career helping to build the company into the world’s largest crypto asset manager.The Wall Street Journal - World -
2027 Women's World Cup: Brazil named host, bringing the tournament to South America for the first time
Brazil's bid beat out a joint effort from Belgium, Germany and the NetherlandsCBS Sports - Sports -
Brazil picked by FIFA to get soccer's 2027 Women's World Cup, a first for South America
Brazil will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup after a vote of FIFA’s full membership chose the South American bid over a joint proposal from Belgium, Netherlands and GermanyABC News - Sports -
World’s first major law for artificial intelligence gets final EU green light
European Union member states on Tuesday agreed the world's first major law for regulating artificial intelligence.CNBC - Business - European Union -
China's Youth Unemployment Eased in April
China’s youth unemployment rate declined in April, in what will likely be welcome news for Beijing as it steps up policy support for the economy.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Americans are begging for real leadership — it’s time for serious reform
Too often, power is a chess game played by the political parties in charge, and too often, citizens are treated like pawns.The Hill - Politics -
Janet Yellen's Risky Debt-Management Business
Her overreliance on short-term borrowing sets taxpayers up for a painful economic reckoning.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A Global Tax on Billionaires? Janet Yellen Says 'No'
The Treasury secretary came out against the proposed global levy, which proponents say would stop the rich from shifting wealth into countries where they can avoid paying the tax.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Here's the deflation breakdown for April 2024 — in one chart
Deflation is the opposite of inflation: It's when prices decline. That has largely occurred for goods such as furniture, appliances and cars in the past year.CNBC - Business -
Remember Aaron Judge's miserable April? Ancient history
On May 2, the Yankees' captain was hitting .197. Since then, he's been the hottest hitter on the planet.ESPN - Sports -
Nvidia co-founder Curtis Priem made a gift of more than $75 million to Rensselaer Polytechnic to provide the Troy, N.Y., school with quantum-computing services, a first for a university campus anywhere in the world.
Nvidia co-founder Curtis Priem made a gift of more than $75 million to Rensselaer Polytechnic to provide the Troy, N.Y., school with quantum-computing services, a first for a university campus anywhere in the world.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden signs sweeping aviation safety, reform bill into law
President Joe Biden on Thursday signed sweeping aviation legislation that will boost U.S. air traffic controller staffing, increase funding to avert runway close-call incidents and speed up refunds for canceled flights.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Taiwan lawmakers exchange blows in bitter dispute over parliament reforms
Lawmakers in Taiwan shoved, tackled and hit each other in a bitter dispute about parliamentary reforms, days before President-elect Lai Ching-te takes office/NBC News - Top stories - Taiwan -
Ursula von der Leyen backs EU budget links to economic reforms
European Commission president seeks to replicate ‘success’ of post-pandemic recovery fundFinancial Times - Business - European Union -
Yellen urges Europe to join US in Chinese exports crackdown
Treasury secretary rejects Brussels claims of protectionist lurch by WashingtonFinancial Times - Business -
Yellen says U.S. wants to diversify, not decouple, from China
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the U.S. is trying to diversify but not decouple from China, a week after a series of new tariffs were introduced.MarketWatch - Business - China -
Janet Yellen urges EU to join US in curbs on cheap Chinese exports
Comments come as Commission president hints EU could impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Business live – latest updatesJanet Yellen, the US treasury secretary, has urged the EU to intervene urgently to dampen the growing export levels of ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Olympians April Ross and Alix Klineman hope their return to AVP inspires moms
April Ross and Alix Klineman have earned Olympic gold medals. Their next big goal is to juggle raising babies while competing on the AVP tour.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
China's consumption and investment slowed in April, while industrial output beat expectations.
China’s consumption and investment slowed in April, while industrial output beat expectations.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
House Dems outraise House GOP with record April fundraising month
The House Democrats’ campaign arm outraised their Republican counterpart in April with a record $12.4 million brought in during the month. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s (DCCC) total is the highest ever in the month of April ...The Hill - Politics -
Biden campaign raises $51M in April, has $192M on hand
President Biden’s campaign raised $51 million in April and has $192 million on hand as it enters June, the campaign announced Monday. The $51 million haul falls short of the Trump campaign's $76 million fundraising total for the month of April. ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Trump reports outraising Biden campaign in April, but Dems maintain cash advantage
Donald Trump could be getting a fundraising boost from his hush money trial.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
Canada Inflation Up 2.7% in April, Rises at Slowest Pace in Three Years
Canadian inflation eased last month, resuming its decline to advance at the slowest pace in three years and leaving open the door for interest rates to be cut before summer.The Wall Street Journal - World -
RedBird Banks $4.7 Billion for Dealmaking
The sports, media and financial services investor collects fresh capital amid a flurry of high-profile deals.The Wall Street Journal - World -
2025 Mercedes-Benz Electric G 580 EV: A Reformed Gas-Guzzler, Reviewed
The gas-powered G-Wagen is an “iron butterfly of masculine misrule,” says Dan Neil. But what about the electric version?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Squeeze, pull, clench: the risk to dignity from a reformer pilates class – Edith Pritchett cartoon
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Will Biden Now Step Up on Ukraine?
His limits on Kyiv are a strategy for defeat on the installment plan.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
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China Regulators to Discuss Property Aid With Banks Friday
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What a Spanish bank mega-deal means for TSB
After BBVA’s bid, Sabadell is under pressure to prove it makes sense for a Spain-focused bank to own the midsize UK lenderFinancial Times - Business -
Mexico eyes tax squeeze on banks to raise revenue
New government will need to plug hole in public financesFinancial Times - World - Mexico -
SF supervisors push back on funding for pandas at zoo
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Sources: Anunoby, Hart pushing to make Game 7
OG Anunoby believes there's a real opportunity he'll return for Game 7, and Josh Hart will do everything within his power to try to play on Sunday, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Sports -
Dems digest new Israel push from Biden
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Tariffs Push Up Costs. But Not Always Inflation
Biden’s decision to raise tariffs on roughly $18 billion of goods from China has revived a long-running debate in economics over who ultimately pays such tariffs.The Wall Street Journal - World