Kishida may pay a price, but has handled LDP scandal shrewdly

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Boeing announces million-dollar losses after series of safety scandals

euronews.com The aircraft manufacturer beat Wall Street expectations but still finds itself in crisis mode after a mid-flight cabin panel blowout in January. Plane maker Boeing lost $355…

Can Diverting the Mississippi River Save the Drought-Stricken West? 5 Better Alternatives

247wallst.com In case you missed it, the American Southwest has been going through a drought for the past 24 years. Tree ring and geologic data show it is the worst drought in the region…

Why is 2.5% UK's magic number when it comes to defence spending?

theweek.com Rishi Sunak has promised to put Britain's defence industry "on a war footing" as he promised to boost defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2030. The plan to ramp…

Countdown to TikTok crackdown: Popular app could see U.S. ban in 9 months

cbc.ca TikTok now risks becoming a high-profile casualty of the cold-war sequel developing between China and the United States. It's one of the world's social media platforms,…

Congress passes Ukraine bill with support for Taiwan

newsweek.com China has reprimanded the U.S. over a $95 billion aid package containing military assistance for Taiwan in addition to Ukraine and Israel. The Chinese embassy in the U.S.…

What a TikTok ban would mean for U.S. users

newsweek.com Fans of video-sharing app TikTok could be left looking for a new platform as Congress voted for a potential ban of the app in the U.S. on Saturday. Lawmakers in both state…

US approves $60 billion in Ukraine aid

semafor.com The News The US Senate has passed a sweeping foreign aid package including $60 billion in military aid and economic support for Ukraine, sending it to the White House where…

I’m a venture capitalist, and here’s why I believe we need to guarantee everyone’s basic needs: The social floor is actually a trampoline that can propel our…

fortune.com For decades, politics in many countries—and especially in the U.S.—have been in an endless tug of war between two camps: one that believes we need to be more generous to…

Lawsuit accuses GM of sharing drivers' data with insurers

theregister.com Two New Jersey drivers claim they now pay more for their car insurance because General Motors (GM) and its OnStar app snooped on their driving behavior without their consent…

Russian state TV has found itself a fur-clad, 'demonstratively heterosexual' GOP 'beauty' to fawn over: Marjorie Taylor Greene

businessinsider.com Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Margarita Simonyan, RT's editor-in-chief, called MTG a blond, fur-wearing "beauty." "She is…

Russian state media turns on "traitor" Mike Johnson

newsweek.com Some of Russian President Vladimir Putin's closest allies have flipped their narrative of House Speaker Mike Johnson after the Republican leader supported the passing of an…

Russian state TV gushes over Marjorie Taylor Greene: "A beauty"

newsweek.com A top Kremlin propagandist gushed over Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene on state TV, calling her a "beauty." Margarita Simonyan, editor-in-chief of the Russian…

Norms of Armenian Genocide Recognition Clash With Nationalist Memory

newsweek.com The 109th Armenian genocide Memorial Day is approaching on April 24. It presents an excellent opportunity to examine the significant global shift in recognition since the…

Russian Minister Warns 'Westerners Are Teetering Dangerously' Towards Potential Nuclear War As NATO-US Extend Ukraine Support

benzinga.com Amid escalating global tensions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has issued a stark warning that the backing of Ukraine by the U.S., Britain, and France could…

Here’s How Many Days XRP Need To Takeoff After Each Bitcoin Halving

thecryptobasic.com Grok, an AI chatbot embedded in Elon Musk’s X social platform, recently highlighted the historical performance of XRP after each of the past three Bitcoin halvings. The…

TikTok braces for U.S. divest-or-ban law

japantimes.co.jp After years of working to assure the U.S. government that its popular social media app isn’t a threat to national security, TikTok’s loss in that fight now seems almost…

IMF's Gopinath says high U.S. deficits fueling growth, higher interest rates

finance.yahoo.com The United States needs to raise revenues to bring down high budget deficits even though they are helping to fuel global growth by stoking domestic U.S. demand,…

‘I Serve With Some Real Scumbags!’ GOP Rep. Goes SCORCHED EARTH on Far-Right Colleagues, Claims Gaetz ‘Paid Minors To Have Sex With Him At Drug Parties’

mediaite.com Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) stunned CNN’s Dana Bash on State of the Union Sunday with a scorched earth rant on far-Right House members. “So, you voted yes on the foreign aid…

Lindsey Graham rebukes J.D. Vance's "garbage" views

newsweek.com Senator Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, took aim at fellow Senator J.D. Vance's skepticism on providing aid to Ukraine during an interview appearance on Fox…

Democrats Crushed Republicans in Average Stock Market Returns in 2023: Here's Their Not-So-Subtle Secret to Success

finance.yahoo.com The two major political parties are nearly at parity in the U.S. Congress. In the House of Representatives, Republicans narrowly outnumber Democrats 218 to 213 with four…

Russia issues furious warning after Ukraine aid bill

newsweek.com The Kremlin has reacted angrily to news that the U.S. Congress has approved an aid package for Ukraine, warning that it will lead to the "deaths of even more Ukrainians." On…

Mike Pence Says Russian President Would Attack A NATO Ally Post-Ukraine Conflict: 'I Have No Doubt In My Mind'

benzinga.com In a compelling appeal, former Vice President Mike Pence has called on the U.S. Congress to bolster support for Ukraine, warning of the potential broader implications for…

Combating market power through a graduated U.S. corporate income tax

equitablegrowth.org This issue brief has been excerpted with minor modifications from a more extensive treatment of these issues in “Capital Taxation and Market Power,” to be published in the…

Why the Big Four apparently won’t audit Tethers $108bn reserves

dlnews.com Ever since Tether came to dominate the stablecoin market, the issuer has been bedevilled by a big question — why doesn’t the company produce audits of its reserves? Now CEO…

Tether CEO Says An Audit By A Big Four Giant Is Our Top Priority

coingape.com While Tether has been making solid progress with its USDT stablecoin capturing a huge market share, there have been several questions regarding its treasury reserves. Over…

NATO and the EU urge G7 nations to step up air defense for Ukraine and expand Iran sanctions

abcnews.go.com Top NATO and European Union officials are urging industrialized nations to take quick and concrete steps to provide more air defense systems to Ukraine NATO and the EU urge…

4 Members of Congress Generated Triple-Digit Returns in the Stock Market Last Year: These Are the 3 Stocks They Bought

finance.yahoo.com Warren Buffett's investment return in 2023 was around 15%. That's how much his Berkshire Hathaway stock increased. But the legendary investor didn't come close to matching…

Canadian banks risk falling behind global peers under new capital rules, RBC's McKay warns

financialpost.com Canadian regulators should rethink capital requirements imposed on the country’s largest financial institutions if banks in the United States and Europe are not forced to…

European Union official urges G7 to step up air defense for Ukraine and expand Iran sanctions

apnews.com The European Union’s top diplomat urged Group of Seven foreign ministers on Thursday to take quick, concrete steps to provide more air defense systems to Ukraine, warning…

Hundreds could die if Boeing fails to handle quality issues, whistleblower says

theguardian.com Engineer Sam Salehpour says he fears ‘physical violence’ for going public with concerns about ‘no safety culture’ at the planemaker Hundreds of people could lose their lives…

Cathie Wood Believes This Fast-Paced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Can Skyrocket 1,138%, but Congress' Most Active Stock Trader Is Selling Shares

finance.yahoo.com Nikola Tesla was born during a lightning storm. He later earned the nickname "the wizard of lightning" because of his electrical inventions. It probably shouldn't be…

Tether prints $1 billion ‘unbacked’ USDT ‘out of thin air’

finbold.com Tether minted another $1 billion worth of USDT on April 16, as the cryptocurrency market accumulated significant losses. The billionaire issuance raised criticisms and…

U.S. Must Arm Ukraine To Fight Growing Axis of Authoritarianism

newsweek.com "If there is no U.S. support ... it means we will go back, retreat, step by step, in small steps." These were the stark words of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky as…

Zelensky issues dire warning as Putin pushes forward

newsweek.com Russia destroyed a thermal power plant in Kyiv because Ukraine had run out of missiles to defend it, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said as he warned that without…

A Hand In Making A Difference: WSOP App Hosts 72-Hour Online Pokerthon in Partnership with Disabled American Veterans

benzinga.com As hands are dealt, players can join the WSOP free-to-play app to raise funds and awareness for those who have served in honor of National Poker Day. HERZLIYA, Israel, April…

Ukraine's desperate wait may soon be over as Mike Johnson vows vote

newsweek.com A long-delayed U.S. assistance package for Ukraine to fight Russian aggression will be voted on this week, U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson has said. Months of Congressional…

Zelenskyy says without U.S. aid ‘we'll have no chance of winning’

pbs.org Ukraine is facing challenges on multiple fronts, from critical shortages of munitions and manpower to Russia ramping up its attacks. It comes amid uncertainty around future…

Oberweis Dairy files for bankruptcy

chicagotribune.com Oberweis, a century-old North Aurora dairy with a recent history of Republican political aspirations by its owner, is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The…

Iran’s Attack On Israel Is ‘Wake-Up Call’ For US To Back American Allies: Ukraine's Zelenskyy

benzinga.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the United States to reinforce its support for its allies following Iran’s attack on Israel. What Happened: Zelenskyy said…

Prediction: These 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Will Outgain Nvidia Over the Next 5 Years

finance.yahoo.com After skyrocketing more than 7x since the end of the third quarter of 2022, Nvidia is now close to correction territory. The high-flying stock may fall even more. Investors…

What are Israel's air defences? And why are they so effective?

euronews.com Israel claims it intercepted 99% of the missiles and drones launched by Iran overnight. Israel has one of the world's best air defence systems. Overnight from Saturday to…

Trump Suggests Offering Aid To Ukraine In The Form Of A Loan

zerohedge.com Trump Suggests Offering Aid To Ukraine In The Form Of A Loan Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, Former President Donald Trump has suggested that he would support…

Faced with possibly paying for news, Google removes links to California news sites for some users

abc7.com Faced with possibly paying for news, Google removes links to California news sites for some users SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Google on Friday began removing California news…

Ripple CEO and Chairman Donate as Pro-XRP Lawyer Raises $1.2M to Unseat US Senator Warren

thecryptobasic.com The political campaign of pro-XRP attorney John Deaton has raised $1.2 million in public donations in the move to unseat U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, with contributions…

Tech Leaders Once Cried for AI Regulation. Now the Message Is ‘Slow Down’

wired.com The other night I attended a press dinner hosted by an enterprise company called Box. Other guests included the leaders of two data-oriented companies, Datadog and MongoDB.…

The Japanese Economy Is Turning Around: Top Forces That Could Shape Its Future

observer.com Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addressed a joint session of the U.S. Congress in an important expression of U.S.-Japan relations. During his remarks, Kishida…

Intel, AMD Slide After Beijing Tells Telecoms To Phase Out Foreign Chips

zerohedge.com Intel, AMD Slide After Beijing Tells Telecoms To Phase Out Foreign Chips The newest phase of the technology war between the US and China involves Beijing's plan to eliminate…

US Lawmakers Continue Their Push for Stablecoin Reform

coinspeaker.com Coinspeaker US Lawmakers Continue Their Push for Stablecoin Reform Efforts by the US Congress to establish a robust regulatory framework for stablecoins may have picked up…

Japan's Kishida pushes for Ukraine support before fractured US Congress

semafor.com The News Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made an impassioned case for international support for Ukraine during an address to the U.S. Congress on Thursday, as…

Lauren Boebert endorsement sparks Republican backlash

newsweek.com Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's Republican opponents have voiced criticism for Colorado GOP chairman Dave Williams after the state Republican Party endorsed Boebert for U.S.…