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Federal prosecutors obtained the recording as part of their investigation into the former president’s handling of classified documents. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ITYwSHO

Canada will be the first country to have warning labels on the tipping paper of individual cigarettes.

Firms struggling to repay pandemic debt should be given more flexibility, a business lobby group says.

It will also pay out after allowing employees of its Ring doorbell system access to customer recordings.

President Biden has been considering ways to challenge the constitutionality of the debt limit to defuse the risk of default. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/kgD91LA

Train drivers will walk out on Wednesday, with further strikes planned for Friday and Saturday.

The multi-billionaire has not yet publicly commented on the visit, which comes amid US-China tensions.

Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio tells the BBC he did not realise AI would develop so fast.

Bi-khim Hsiao, the top Taiwanese diplomat in Washington, said the support of the United States and other nations for Ukraine sends an important message to China. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NJrgxX

Households with prepayment meters need to claim full support for bills before the 30 June deadline.

The former governor of New Jersey, who has been at times both a confidant and a rival of Donald Trump, will have some outside help in his effort to win the Republican primary. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/frzaNv7

The deal combines two businesses that are both already owned by the billionaire Issa brothers.

Foxconn's move comes ahead of the expected launch of Apple's iPhone 15 later this year.

The online giant is offering a flexible contract but the GMB union says workers want higher pay.

Experts say victims often never get their money back from those who defrauded them.

Rishi Sunak says he is 'deeply concerned' by the rising number of under-18s using vapes.

The justices will soon rule on race-conscious admissions plans at Harvard and U.N.C. A new appeals court case asks whether schools can use race-neutral tools to achieve racial diversity. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/0y1MlVe

Last year, Temasek Holdings wrote off all of the $275m (£222.8m) it had invested in FTX.

Mars trials environmentally friendly paper wrappers for some of its chocolate bars.

China hopes the C919 will end the dominance of Airbus and Boeing - but it relies on Western components.

Researchers studied 74,000 marriages that took place in India between 1930 and 1999.

Can new chief executive Linda Yaccarino fix Twitter?

With the right and the left up in arms about the agreement in principle reached by the president and the speaker, both sides started to make the case for its quick passage, a tall order in Congress. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/rFzm2VI

The state attorney general and conservative star faces a trial in the Senate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/xNnO7QJ

The state attorney general and conservative star was immediately removed from office until a trial is conducted in the Senate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/r7z2kRg

Two lawsuits accuse the bank of ignoring signs it was profiting from the long-standing relationship.

With the government on track to reach its borrowing limit within days, negotiators sealed an agreement to raise the debt ceiling for two years while cutting and capping certain federal programs. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/0jlsXur

Four former employees and allies of the Texas attorney general joined forces to file a lawsuit in 2020. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/6HtzJdk

The vice president’s address to graduates of the U.S. Military Academy came as the armed forces have sought to forge a new identity. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Chz6xM4

As a top negotiator said an agreement was “hours or days” away, an ultraconservative group of lawmakers harshly criticized its emerging contours. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/lx1wQJg

Fox’s handling of the defamation suit brought by Dominion Voting Systems, which settled for $787.5 million, left many unanswered questions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/yEIpmPa

A document shows racist language was used to describe sub-postmasters being wrongly investigated.

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida vowed to repeal the First Step Act, a Trump-era criminal justice law, if elected president. He called it “basically a jailbreak bill.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/FgJfGzS

What day is it, anyway? As talks drag on, the situation is getting painful for everyone from the negotiators to the tourists on Capitol Hill. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Bg1mnKP

The 18 years in prison given to Stewart Rhodes for a rarely charged crime underscored the lengths to which the Justice Department and the courts have gone in addressing the assault on the Capitol. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/lxVcZqe

The cash balance at the Treasury Department is now lower than the net worth of some of the world’s richest people. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/7KlzDRy

A maintenance worker for the former president recounted helping to move boxes into a storage room a day before a Justice Department official came seeking the return of classified material. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/wO0Zduj

Supermarkets have been accused of "greedflation" - putting prices up to bolster profits.

With bills set to drop from July, fixed deals could be due to make a comeback, say experts.

The Republican presidential candidate’s announcement on Twitter had a high of about 300,000 concurrent listeners during the event and a total of 3.4 million listeners as of Thursday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/1T3V9jB

In introducing Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. as his pick, President Biden called for a new era of innovation in the military. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/GRVbdnp

Britain's biggest building society says it is putting up rates due to the current economic climate.

The carrier says it is trying to resolve "technical issues” that have affected flights at Heathrow.

The Florida governor fares much better in the polls than the rest of his G.O.P. primary competitors, who remain in the low single digits. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ika0wD

The Silicon Valley entrepreneur and investor is a podcast host, friend of Elon Musk and donor to Ron DeSantis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/FhqK4sJ

The regulator will soon confirm the change, which is likely to knock £450 off a typical annual bill.

US financial markets falter as debt ceiling talks continue. So is Wall Street getting nervous?

The code, which Microsoft said was installed by a Chinese government hacking group, set off alarms because Guam would be a centerpiece of any U.S. military response to a move against Taiwan. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3k4jJfM

Senior Tory backbencher David Davis says there is 'damning evidence' parliament was misled.

Washington's efforts to limit China's access to crucial cutting-edge technology continue.

With right-wing Republicans all but certain to oppose any bipartisan compromise, the speaker has a narrow path to push one through the closely divided House. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/9FDZifv

Car parks are a good place for solar panels, providing shade and electricity where it is needed.

Adding a twist to the beginning of his presidential campaign, the Florida governor is expected to appear on a live audio conversation with Mr. Musk, the social platform’s owner, on Wednesday evening. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/hvTab5G

The instant-messaging service, which is used by 2 billion people, counts India as its largest market.

With the United States at risk of defaulting for the first time, Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden met again but remained far apart on a deal. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/09I53r4

The lack of information about what motivated a deadly attack on a Christian school has led to a protracted legal fight over releasing the shooter’s handwritten journals. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/0TPpxZ3

The western state last week became the first in the US to ban the hugely-popular video platform.

Andy Haldane's comments come after the prime minister said legal migration was too high.

The president flies home from the G7 summit amid hopes of a deal with top Republican Kevin McCarthy.

It is China's first major move against a US chip maker, as tensions increase between Beijing and Washington.

The United States is entering an array of agreements to secure the critical minerals necessary for the energy transition, but it’s not clear which of the arrangements can succeed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/mZWH5f8

A former Democrat, he served as White House counsel under George Bush and aided presidents including Ronald Reagan and Donald J. Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/LuJGZi9

Prices in the shops remain much higher than a year ago, despite falls in energy and food costs.

Gov. Ron DeSantis ushered in a six-week abortion ban and curriculum restrictions, while expanding capital punishment and concealed carry access as he prepared to run for president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/DwOmM12

In the 1990s, the G7 invited Russia to join, a sign of its ascendence. Today, Vladimir V. Putin is on the outside, as his enemy, Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, is the honored guest. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ozbB6UW

In the 1990s, the G7 invited Russia to join, a sign of its ascendence. Today, Vladimir V. Putin is on the outside, as his enemy, Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, is the honored guest. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/0NyQ7ZX

The Florida governor is reluctant to talk about the restrictive law he signed as he seeks to attract support from across the Republican Party. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/JyIh9q6

As interest rates rise, some lenders are offering no-deposit mortgages and removing the "stress test".

Financial markets are still betting that Congress and the White House will strike a deal. But the uncertainty alone is having consequences. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/a3c4tTs

Timothy Parlatore, who withdrew this past week from representing the former president in the special counsel investigations, said he stepped aside over differences with a Trump adviser, Boris Epshteyn. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/qamBM9b

Both current and retired staff face "a severe and drastic impact" from the delays, say solicitors.

The death this week is at the center of concerns about the government’s policy of detaining children for any period of time, often in crowded settings. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/xGKnfWg

While each party tries to blame the other for the crisis, some acknowledge that they would both share responsibility for a default. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ZD8u1g6

A campaign will urge homeowners to consider simple measures to save costs and heartache from flooding.

The government had argued that it was too dangerous to release Airman Jack Teixeira into his community outside Boston, presenting evidence that he had made racist and violent threats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/NEVjMvo

The Florida governor met with state lawmakers and made the standard diner visit to press flesh with voters, showcasing his more moderate side. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/byP3mi7

A G.O.P. demand to impose stricter work requirements on recipients of food stamps and other public benefits has drawn a Democratic backlash, underscoring the tricky politics at play in the negotiations. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/WbFKnhI

He helped make Kansas a staging ground for the nation’s abortion debate, but failed to overturn the state’s recent vote in favor of abortion rights. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Xg6P1ar

The firms aiming to help eradicate invasive species by making commercial use of them.

The bank had not fixed its problems before it failed, they said. Its leader was not excluded from the sale process. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/nxlMy9G

After a man asking for Representative Gerald E. Connolly attacked two aides in his district office in Virginia, members of Congress and their staffs are exploring stepped-up safety measures. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/4p3le6S

At least two of the three agents are scheduled to testify on Thursday to a House panel investigating what Republicans contend is the “weaponization” of federal agencies against conservatives. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/rN9o6ed

Rachael S. Rollins, who plans to resign from her office in Boston, tried to aid a political ally, lied under oath and violated the Hatch Act, a pair of government watchdog reports found. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/c6fDHu9

Soaring demand means food banks have to buy groceries - but tech is being used to target donations.

The number leveled off after two years of sharp increases, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/sukMtxI

The United States is resisting a European push for the powerful fighters. But will it relent, as it did before with tanks, rocket launchers and air defense missiles? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/93OJvpX

A historical marker honoring the labor leader and feminist Elizabeth Gurley Flynn in her birthplace of Concord, N.H., was taken down after Republican lawmakers called the Communist activist “anti-American.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/u6m2zbg

Many parents are frustrated with games that encourage children to spend money to advance.

The company wants a state court case involving development at Disney World dismissed, saying actions by the Florida governor and his allies made it moot. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/viVEOTb

The cases in England were found during screening and there is no sign of human-to-human transmission.

President Biden announced a two-year pause on the tariffs last year after importers complained that the penalties would threaten broader adoption of solar energy in the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/A8CK3x0

The Senate is set to meet for just five days, and then go on break on Monday ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2gmZO8i

For years, Mr. Carlson used his Fox News show to bring right-wing ideas into Americans’ living rooms. Playing the same role in his next chapter will be much harder. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ZUsXKMa

The private equity owner of the resort firm wants to sell the business for up to £5bn.

Apollo Management Holdings announced it will not make a formal bid for the Aberdeen-based firm.

The phrase, seemingly deleted in error, undermines the basis for qualified immunity, the legal shield that protects police officers from suits for misconduct. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/4MDuzRK

A new study by a nonpartisan group tries to put a number on that important question. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/XpugkPo

Fabio Vincenti is now considering alternative names for his pig-based treat.

Cancer experts want VAT removed to make sun creams more affordable in the cost-of-living crisis.

Union boss Pat Cullen urges ministers to reopen pay talks in England after her members rejected a 5% offer.

The US is offering huge incentives to electric car firms, but the UK risks falling behind.

Several notable Republicans are moving closer to entering the presidential race. Here's a look at who could be next. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/tJY95FO

President Biden announced his plan to nominate Adriana Kugler, an official at the World Bank, for a Fed governor job, while elevating Philip Jefferson to the role of vice chair. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Lo8ibUr

Despite the relative calm, the Biden administration faces court challenges that they say may undermine efforts to deal with record levels of border crossings. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/OhtZFlS

U.S.-based manufacturers of solar products say rules issued by the Biden administration on Friday will “cement China’s dominance” over the solar industry from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/XI0CPR7

Will Skipton Building Society's deposit-free deal help those hoping to buy in the lender's home town?

Donald J. Trump rode border security to the presidency in 2016. Republicans hope the issue will be at the center of the debate again. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/yiYafwW

It is the second major recall for the bike company which soared to popularity during the pandemic.

Makers of sweets and chocolates are aiming to shield customers from their higher costs.

The bureau is trying to show improvement as a provision granting it expanded surveillance powers is set to expire unless Congress acts. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Jnk0W2B

The legislation, which seeks to revive, codify and stiffen a series of border policies pursued by the Trump administration, was timed to be considered on the eve of an expected border surge. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/naRJfeS

The billionaire has been under pressure to name someone else to lead the company and focus on his other firms.

The former president, in his appearance on CNN, misstated the law governing presidential records, saying he was allowed to take the material now at the heart of a Justice Department investigation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/MrG6SFi

America's largest city joins a movement to make size a protected trait on par with race and gender.

Officials are bracing for an increase in illegal border crossings as Title 42, a pandemic-era health policy that allowed officials to expel migrants quickly, ends on Thursday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/roytLQd

The network is to begin a UK-wide shutdown of its 3G network in June so it can invest more in 4G and 5G.

For President Biden, next month’s visit will be an opportunity to draw India even closer, especially when it comes to countering China’s growing influence. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/6w1jatP

The House speaker has signaled that George Santos will be allowed to continue to serve in Congress even after being indicted on federal charges. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/zciHWBb

Bank failures, job cuts and a stalled out stock market - is the world's largest economy in trouble?

Outdated immigration laws and global shifts in migration trends are some reasons behind the strained U.S. border with Mexico. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/GU0X6vB

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Boss Sharon White faces vote of confidence amid concerns about the retailer's performance.

More goods can be carried in fewer trips, says government, but campaigners have safety concerns.

A Pentagon spokesman also confirmed that Ukrainian troops using a U.S.-made Patriot air-defense system shot down a hypersonic Russian missile. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/QdiRjOl

The third-largest U.S. military base will now honor Gen. Richard Edward Cavazos, the first Hispanic American person to be a four-star Army general. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/8h5RVCs

The monthslong absence of the California Democrat, 89, who was hospitalized for shingles in February, threatened to deprive her party of the votes to advance President Biden’s judicial nominees. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/tPxeGs0

The careers site is the latest tech company to announce major job cuts.

Silicon Valley veteran tells the BBC he thinks AI creations should be clearly labelled.

Surges of migrants have shaped President Biden’s policies at the border in ways that few of his allies imagined when he was running for president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/BXUTA71

As wind farms expand into new areas they will need to withstand extreme wind speeds.

Title 42, the rule used to immediately expel migrants, will end this week. U.S. officials expect illegal crossings to increase, placing additional strain on an already overtaxed system. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/4zQBIM2