Category: Nations
Negotiators Race to Reach Debt-Ceiling Deal Ahead of Deadline Next Week
Wall Street Journal Republicans have signaled progress in talks, with spending cuts the focus of discussions with White House. https://www.wsj.com/articles/negotiators-race-to-reach-debt-ceiling-deal-ahead-of-deadline-next-week-9812d03c
Read MoreBasic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Wall Street Journal Sinochem, Verde AgriTech and more featured in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials. https://www.wsj.com/articles/basic-materials-roundup-market-talk-2f79c4c0
Read MoreDeSantis Plans Traditional Campaign Stops After Twitter Launch Glitches
New York Times Mr. DeSantis will make stops next week in the three early nominating states of Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/25/us/politics/desantis-2024-campaign-twitter.html
Read MoreChina’s economic recovery is being held back by lagging private sector, household concerns, senior adviser warns
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. More proactive fiscal policy from the central government is needed to support smaller firms and households, the president of the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics says. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3221794/chinas-economic-recovery-being-held-back-lagging-private-sector-household-concerns-senior-adviser?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreKazakh President Warns Against Further Integration of Russia-Led Economic Bloc
Moscow Times Addressing Putin, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appeared to criticize Belarus’ loss of sovereignty. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/25/kazakh-president-warns-against-further-integration-of-russia-led-economic-bloc-a81281
Read MoreYou Shared Your Favorite Wild Animals in California
New York Times In the Golden State, local wildlife tends to capture the imagination. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/25/us/california-wild-animals-favorites.html
Read MoreCelebrities Like Beyoncé and Jay-Z Have a New Obsession: An 81-Year-Old Japanese Architect
Wall Street Journal Tadao Ando has developed a cult following among high-profile, uber-wealthy buyers. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tadao-ando-architect-8f44631
Read MoreChina, Once Pioneer of Zero Covid, Shrugs Off Looming Wave
Wall Street Journal Covid infections are estimated to peak around 65 million a week by late June, but many Chinese are eager to move on. https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-once-pioneer-of-zero-covid-shrugs-off-looming-wave-2485e089
Read MoreMicrosoft’s Brad Smith Backs New Agency to Regulate ChatGPT, Other AI Systems
Wall Street Journal The comments come amid growing calls for government oversight as powerful new artificial-intelligence tools proliferate. https://www.wsj.com/articles/microsofts-president-backs-new-agency-to-regulate-chatgpt-other-ai-systems-c847bae0
Read MoreDish in Talks to Sell Wireless Plans Through Amazon
Wall Street Journal Clinching an agreement could give the satellite company a vote of confidence after spending billions to build 5G network. https://www.wsj.com/articles/dish-in-talks-to-sell-wireless-plans-through-amazon-a619e7a1
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