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President Biden mocked Fox News and CNN, and also joked about his age during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/OZ45wv0

In a blow to the London stock market, the firm said in March that it would not list shares in the UK.

Israel's NT-Tao wants to build a compact fusion reactor and has won investment from Honda.

At the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, President Biden also skewered CNN and made light of his age. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Mtdcz7X

Shareholders claim the sportswear giant knew about the rapper's behaviour before it cut ties in 2022.

Transport Secretary Mark Harper says a "fair and reasonable pay offer" has been made to rail workers.

New age restrictions for minors on sites like TikTok and Pornhub could also hinder adults’ access to online services. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/az4h2EC

The school cultivated ties to justices, with generous pay and unusual perks. In turn, it gained prestige, donations and influence. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/c5SnYNK

A culture of instant buying, paying, and delivery brings convenience but could expose our finances to harm.

In interviews, Black voters, organizers and elected officials pointed to what some saw as unkept promises — raising questions about the enthusiasm of Democrats’ most loyal voters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/831nNF5

President Biden, who gets out of town most weekends, will attend the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday evening. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/p3XCegP

The Justice Department has been gathering evidence about whether the former president and his allies solicited donations with claims of election fraud they knew to be false. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/cNHPaRX

The speaker’s all-carrots, no-sticks approach of empowering hard-right Republicans carries risks, and any negotiation with President Biden on the debt ceiling is likely to test them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/GDshm9P

A new report also said the F.B.I. is also changing how it measures queries for information about Americans in a repository of messages intercepted without a warrant. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Xyfqelx

The Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. reviewed what went wrong with oversight of two regional banks. A watchdog agency released its own take. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/fieU4Pk

He took swipes at President Biden, Ron DeSantis and the Reagan presidential library during an event in New Hampshire. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/L6yv8oz

Members of an all-female tactical combat unit in Afghanistan, who were evacuated during the United States withdrawal, are asking Congress to grant them permanent legal status. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ykaZUNm

Republicans are eyeing a vote next month on legislation that would reinstate Trump-era policies, after feuding that led leaders to drop some of the plan’s most extreme provisions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/LfczGen

The former vice president is a key witness to former President Donald Trump’s attempts to block congressional certification of Joseph Biden’s victory in the 2020 election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/5lFoLcu

Amazon has been hit as shoppers return to in-store spending after the pandemic.

Senate Republicans, even those who have broken with the former president, say their campaign chief’s decision to back him could boost their push for the majority. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/XpGwPEh

Leaked materials include unsubstantiated intelligence about a Ukrainian politician’s claim that the Russian leader is undergoing chemotherapy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ciAUWID

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has been on a campaign to revive investor faith in his firm.

Deputy treasury secretary tells the BBC the US wants other countries to invest in clean energy as well.

Mr. Manchin is viewed as one of the most vulnerable Democrats in next year’s elections, in a state, West Virginia, that has overwhelmingly trended red. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Be9Ilr7

Finding lessons in the firing of Tucker Carlson. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/tCRJsgw

French drinks giant says the move is to keep its Russia operations viable but campaigners are 'disgusted'.

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Ms. Chávez Rodríguez, a veteran of the Obama administration and of Vice President Kamala Harris’s political orbit, is taking on one of the most intense and scrutinized jobs in American politics. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/iFIE2Uv

The firm's Co-CEO said the money will be spent on making TV shows and movies in the Asian country.

Mr. Carlson has been one of the network’s top-rated hosts for many years. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/M7humvz

The US-based bank said its deposits fell by over 40% amid fears of a crisis in the financial sector.

The course had run into criticism from scholars, who accused the board of omitting key concepts and bending to political pressure from Gov. Ron DeSantis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/uZoAhCl

The move, which puts 810 jobs at risk, comes after the chain was hit by soaring costs.

In a combative 2004 memo rejecting calls for his recusal, Justice Antonin Scalia discussed whether a trip on a litigant’s plane was a gift that had to be disclosed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/1OI8Kt9

Ofcom is concerned that people are not getting the broadband social tariffs they are entitled to.

The announcement gives an insight to the scale of the bank run that caused the 167-year-old institution to fail.

The embattled retail giant is seeking buyers for its assets, and will close all its stores by 30 June.

Jeff Shell has left the US media giant over an "inappropriate relationship" he had with a colleague.

Millions of dollars are being poured into research to find ways of making lives longer and healthier.

Republicans gathered in the state Saturday in a kickoff event that lacked the attendance of two front-runners, though their presence was felt. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/NLAbogv

Republicans gathered in the state Saturday in a kickoff event that lacked the attendance of two front-runners, though their presence was felt. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/f3CaYkU

The lobbying group needs 'root and branch' reform, says Labour's Jonathan Ashworth.

As D.E.I. programs come under attack, a plan at the University of Virginia for “more diversity, less Confederacy” enraged some alumni, who started organizing against it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Ns3X1Ql

After a period of disruption, we examine how the company is performing ahead of a decision on its future.

The order halts lower court rulings that would have restricted the drug as an appeal moves forward in a case with profound implications for abortion access and the F.D.A.’s regulatory authority. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ZbTY1Qc

The M21 mines do not run afoul of international treaties. But unlike other mines the United States has given to Kyiv, they can be lethal indefinitely. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/1HSIdgf

As the prisoners age, their physical and mental health needs are increasingly challenging, the leader of a visiting delegation said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Ro9vrfG

The Biden administration is asking states to use Medicaid funds to cover opioid addiction treatment in correctional facilities, where many people suffer intense cravings and withdrawal. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/lOkc4fN

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the assistance was needed to offset incentives offered by the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/zUyFQbf

The former governor of New Jersey — who ran against Donald Trump in 2016 and is exploring a presidential campaign in 2024 — tried to thread the needle with his answer at a New Hampshire town hall. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/G8EBwIW

A Pennsylvania Republican, he targeted a disproportionate share of federal highway funds to his Appalachian district during his 28 years in the House. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/alPSTzx

The social media giant has erased the once-coveted blue check verification from thousands of accounts.

Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, seeking a ban after 15 weeks of pregnancy, threatened to campaign against any candidate who does not support the proposal. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/WoEedm1

The former president has found a way to connect with Florida’s congressional delegation in a way that Gov. Ron DeSantis has not. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/AEngH4S

The Texas man, who had been charged with misdemeanors for entering the Capitol, was arrested on a felony count of shooting at local law enforcement officers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/guUXG6y

False claims about election fraud remain a problem, spreading in various places online, voting and media experts said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/U97ANav

The carmaker led by billionaire Elon Musk has repeatedly slashed prices this year, denting profit.

The proposal would impose work requirements on food stamp and Medicaid recipients and repeal funding to beef up tax enforcement. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/rkisUJ1

The social media giant is under pressure after a sharp slowdown in its ads business last year.

The gathering is the latest in an intensifying series of planning moves ahead of Mr. Biden’s expected announcement of a re-election bid. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/6mhES8L

Announcing his long-shot bid to challenge President Biden, he spoke to a crowd of people who voiced their shared skepticism about vaccines and the pharmaceutical industry. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/HPl0NdG

It comes amid a wave of industrial action by hundreds of thousands of workers in different sectors.

The former head of the business group tells the BBC his side of the story in an exclusive interview.

The BBC speaks to experts about sexual harassment and what to do if you experience it in the workplace.

After a decade of rising deficits and soaring debt, the top White House contenders, Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, show little interest in battling over the nation’s finances. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ailApEF

The streaming giant will stop shipping DVDs starting in September.

The program, which will include a partnership with pharmacy chains, will cover the administrative costs of giving doses to patients when the shots move to the commercial market later this year. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/jXzP8wv

A leaked US government document alleged that Hikvision was likely enabling Chinese espionage.

Mr. Kennedy, a Democrat who plans to kick off his campaign this week, says he wants to make vaccines safer, but he is spreading misinformation by twisting facts out of context. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/JeaitLg

Energy suppliers will also have to give struggling customers more chances to clear their debts.

Investors with buy-to-let mortgages are retiring but new landlords are not replacing them.

Republicans argue Alvin Bragg, the district attorney, has allowed a crime crisis to flourish in New York. But data shows that, after a pandemic spike, crime is down slightly in the city. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/B1GVKtZ

Candidates are visiting early primary states, attending cattle calls and holding donor summits. The nascent campaign seems to be kicking into gear. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/CPpnj39

The Japan-based entertainment giant Sega is in discussions over a deal for Rovio reportedly worth $1bn.

Demand for air travel will be hit as decarbonisation drives up ticket prices, says industry.

It comes after government cancels plans to build more stretches of road without permanent hard shoulders.

GMB members walked out at 06:30 BST on Sunday and will strike until Tuesday, the union says.

Defeated on same-sex marriage, the religious right went searching for an issue that would re-energize supporters and donors. The campaign that followed has stunned political leaders across the spectrum. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/BMdEGoq

While the former president reported a modest haul, he saw a big uptick in donations in the day after he was indicted. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/8FMHrt2

A wave of transfers is hitting US banks, adding another wrinkle to challenges facing the financial system.

The all-but-declared 2024 candidate hosted supporters and donors in his home state of South Carolina with a kill-them-with-kindness message. But will it resonate with the Republican base? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/b1C5d0S

Logan James Barnhart, who graced the covers of romance books like “Stepbrother UnSEALed: A Bad Boy Military Romance,” was sentenced to three years, prosecutors said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/GhPzj6T

A provisional agreement over pay and working conditions for postal service workers has been reached.

The president, who is widely expected to run again but faces little pressure to imminently announce a formal bid, tiptoed beyond his previous public comments on the subject. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/np5dzfI

Jack Teixeira, 21, was granted a top-secret security clearance in 2021, which was required for his job, the Justice Department complaint said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/xuqJ6Y1

Based on the charging documents, Airman Jack Teixeira does not appear to have been acting as a foreign agent, differentiating him from classic spying cases. He also does not appear to have been acting as a whistle-blower. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ElmgJks

President Biden was in tears after the surprise meeting with the priest, Friar Frank O’Grady, who was given a last-minute security approval to meet with the president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/gnoOxyT

Jeremy Hunt says his strategy has been welcomed by the IMF after his predecessor faced criticism.

The charges, in five related cases, offered a panoramic view of how the deadly drug was created, transported and ultimately sold by the Sinaloa cartel on American streets. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/OomUwcb

How researchers are pinning their hopes on a climate-resilient coffee species.

Lawyers for a Saudi prisoner had the psychologist show some of his practices in an effort to exclude evidence as derived from torture. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/lrEWO4R

High-profile absences have created complications for Democrats as Congress returns and prompted new questions about the future of Republican leadership. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/mqXRG8K

The additional documents also suggest the breach of American intelligence agencies could contain far more material than previously believed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/p7OAexP

The administration’s push to supercharge E.V. sales must now surmount resistance from manufacturers and consumers as well as likely legal challenges. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/pgWuSBQ

The 89-year-old California Democrat, who has been absent from the Senate for more than a month after being diagnosed with shingles, said she would seek a temporary replacement on the powerful committee. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/MWhH4jB

Dominion, which is suing Fox for $1.6bn, alleges network lawyers withheld evidence in the case.

Some studies show abuse on the platform is increasing - but Elon Musk has pushed back.

Mark Barrocas, president of SharkNinja, shares his advice for the CEO Secrets series.

Representative Liz Harris was ousted from her seat by the G.O.P.-controlled House for promoting conspiracy theories during a legislative hearing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/O9mdEqI

Juul Labs agrees a deal to settle claims that it targeted teenagers with its products.

Leaders in Seoul need assurances that the United States would offer support in the face of any aggressive response from China or Russia, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/xSsk7Pt

The name is so familiar many do not even realise it is a brand - but the firm may be in deep trouble.

President Biden will mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland before paying homage to his own Irish ancestry. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ZSqrcYh

Use our interactive lookup tool to find out if men are paid more than women at your company.

Simulating an earthworm's movement is difficult, but could have very useful real-world applications.

Thousands of junior doctors across England begin their four-day walkout in a dispute over pay.

In recent months, technology firms around the world have unveiled their own generative AI chatbots.

The president’s trip to Northern Ireland will mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, which ended decades of violence. But such breakthroughs are harder to achieve in today’s fractious world. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/WDUy3hS

Sales of home accessories and furniture rose in March as people ate out less to save money.

An event that dubbed itself the “world’s biggest funding festival” has been accused of duping entrepreneurs.

A large number of people potentially had access to the Pentagon intelligence documents posted on a social media. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/oQIPYVw

After fleeing the war in Ukraine, refugees share their experiences of finding work in their new homes.

The airline performs worst in an analysis of more than 2,500 flights for the second year in a row.

Elon Musk's electric car firm says the Chinese plant will initially produce 10,000 units a year.

Locals wonder who will benefit from the mining of a metal that's fuelling a "battery arms race".

The freshness of the documents — some appear to be barely 40 days old — and the hints they hold for operations to come make them particularly damaging, officials say. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/JK7S0M8

Corporation says it wants to resolve issue after one of its main accounts receives new designation.

A huge influx of munitions is needed to keep Russia’s air force from changing the course of the war, according to U.S. officials and newly leaked Pentagon documents. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/g0H1qaL

Intense patient advocacy, shifting politics, a determined Democratic governor and a handful of maverick Republicans led the state to join 39 others that have expanded Medicaid. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/LzfCBPI

Probably not, experts say, given the shrunken state of its military industrial sector. A look at a major munitions maker helps explain why. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/03UWDeP

Dennis Jackson, 84, says the last six decades of business had been "fantastic".

Probably not, experts say, given the shrunken state of its military industrial sector. A look at a major munitions maker helps explain why. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/LukaNpB

Ahead of President Biden’s trip to Ireland, the locals of two towns, including several of his relatives, are hoping he’ll return to celebrate their ancestral ties. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/tRDWTcv

Roy Henry says the host he booked with tried to raise the price from £465 to more than £2,000.

Gov. Greg Abbott said he would forgo a prison sentence for Daniel S. Perry, who was convicted on Friday in the murder of Garrett Foster at a Black Lives Matter demonstration in 2020. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/GAiCtIW

One federal judge said the F.D.A.’s approval of the drug mifepristone was invalid, while another federal judge ordered the agency to keep the pill available. The legal fallout is just beginning. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/oDE9I5U

One invalidated the F.D.A.’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. The other ordered the F.D.A. to do nothing to restrict the pill’s availability. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/vlNX5Gy

The concurrent investigations create complications for separate teams relying on similar evidence, some of the same criminal targets and a small, shared pool of witnesses. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/kNAPbED

The Texas judge’s ruling was quickly contradicted by another federal judge in Washington State who ordered the F.D.A. to keep mifepristone available. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/xC02TNw

Springboard said more people headed out to the shops, though levels remain below pre-pandemic levels.