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Kansas Gov. Kelly vetoes second bill to regulate abortion

Fox News Kansas’ governor vetoed legislation Wednesday that would require clinics to tell patients that a medication abortion can be stopped using an unproven drug regimen. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s action pushed back state GOP efforts to restrict abortion despite a decisive statewide vote affirming abortion rights in August 2022. It was the second time…

Cooling New Zealand Inflation Points to Coming Rates Peak

Wall Street Journal Inflation pressures in New Zealand showed clear signs of easing in the first quarter, signaling that the central bank’s 18-month campaign of tightening the monetary screws is nearly complete. https://www.wsj.com/articles/cooling-new-zealand-inflation-points-to-coming-rates-peak-cbeb4631

Former Pennsylvania congressman, ‘King of Asphalt’ Bud Shuster dead at 91

Fox News Former U.S. Rep. Bud Shuster, an influential Republican lawmaker who strongly backed transportation projects but ran afoul of ethics guidelines, has died. He was 91. Shuster died peacefully at his farm Wednesday in Everett, Pennsylvania, surrounded by his family, including his son, Bill Shuster, who succeeded his father in the southern Pennsylvania congressional…

Tesla Counts the Cost of Its Price War

Wall Street Journal The electric-vehicle maker hopes to recoup some of its lost margin by selling automated-driving features over the air, but first it has to make them work. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tesla-counts-the-cost-of-its-price-war-82401b19

Talc Lawyers Hire Paul Hastings to Back Johnson & Johnson Bankruptcy Plan

Wall Street Journal Personal-injury lawyers who back Johnson & Johnson’s efforts to resolve its mass talc liabilities through chapter 11 have hired law firm Paul Hastings LLP, according to people familiar with the matter. https://www.wsj.com/articles/talc-lawyers-hire-paul-hastings-to-back-johnson-johnson-bankruptcy-plan-a36bb824

G.O.P. Immigration Agenda Faces Stiff Odds in Divided House

New York Times Not enough Republican members are yet on board with either impeachment proceedings against the Homeland Security secretary or border security legislation. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/19/us/politics/gop-immigration-house.html

Nikkei Likely Rangebound Amid Caution Over Earnings

Wall Street Journal Japanese stocks may be rangebound amid continuing caution over the economic and earnings outlook. https://www.wsj.com/articles/nikkei-likely-rangebound-amid-caution-over-earnings-b2e31754

‘Tennessee three’ to visit Biden at White House next week

Fox News Three Tennessee lawmakers who faced expulsion votes after participating in protests over last month’s school shooting in Nashville will visit the White House to meet with President Joe Biden on Monday. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced the visit on Wednesday. She said Biden was “proud” and “appreciative” to see the three state representatives…

Qantas’s Acquisition of Regional Rival Opposed by Competition Watchdog

Wall Street Journal Australia’s competition watchdog will oppose Qantas Airways’ proposed acquisition of regional carrier Alliance Aviation Services , saying it would significantly reduce competition in services to the country’s resources industries. https://www.wsj.com/articles/qantass-acquisition-of-regional-rival-opposed-by-competition-watchdog-d68fd250

Hundreds of Miles Apart, Separate Shootings Follow Wrong Turns

New York Times Two men appeared in courtrooms in different parts of the country on Wednesday, charged in shootings that came after minor missteps on everyday tasks. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/19/us/yarl-gillis-shooting-missouri-ny.html