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Inspector General Says U.S. Aid May Be Flowing to the Taliban

New York Times The special inspector general for Afghanistan’s reconstruction accused the Biden administration of blocking his efforts to track assistance. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/19/us/politics/us-aid-taliban-congress-afghanistan.html

Mall of America Wins Supreme Court Case Over Sears Lease

Wall Street Journal The high court ordered an appeals court to review the mall’s dispute with the former chairman of Sears over a $10-a-year store lease. https://www.wsj.com/articles/mall-of-america-wins-supreme-court-case-over-sears-lease-1ddbddc2

Ohio GOP’s constitutional amendment reform bid clears legislative committees

Fox News A contingent of Statehouse Republicans in Ohio pressed forward Wednesday with their plan to make it harder to amend the state’s constitution, an effort aimed most immediately at thwarting an abortion rights amendment in the works for this fall. After months of consternation over the issue, identical resolutions cleared both Senate and House…

High Fashion Loosens Up

Wall Street Journal Haute couture has long had a reputation as a universe of formal gowns, stiff suits and haughty demeanors. Jeanne Cadieu brings to life fresh styles that mark a new era of modern ideas. https://www.wsj.com/articles/high-fashion-loosens-up-7b3af6c8

Progressives Organize Fresh Nationwide Push for Changes at the Supreme Court

New York Times The drive by more than 30 organizations, some new to the effort, comes as ethics questions have engulfed Justice Clarence Thomas. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/19/us/politics/progressives-supreme-court-changes.html

Top Fed Official Signals Support for May Interest-Rate Increase

Wall Street Journal New York Fed President John Williams said the central bank had more work ahead to bring down inflation. https://www.wsj.com/articles/top-fed-official-signals-support-for-may-interest-rate-increase-a7c9a531

Rio Tinto 1Q Iron-Ore Exports Up 16%; Cuts FY Copper Output Estimate

Wall Street Journal The miner said it shipped 82.5 million metric tons of iron ore from its mines in Australia’s Pilbara region. https://www.wsj.com/articles/rio-tinto-1q-iron-ore-exports-up-16-cuts-fy-copper-output-estimate-6958393a

White House Close to Nominating Cancer Research Chief for Top NIH Job

Wall Street Journal The Senate would have to confirm Monica Bertagnolli, who now directs the National Cancer Institute, to head the $47 billion research agency. https://www.wsj.com/articles/white-house-close-to-nominating-monica-bertagnolli-for-top-nih-job-b9b5210

Chinese Protesters Released After Four Months in Jail

Wall Street Journal The women were part of a wave of detentions following protests against Covid-19 controls that flared up across China in November. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinese-protesters-released-after-four-months-in-jail-257ac3be

This Invasive Species Is Wreaking Havoc in American Wetlands

Wall Street Journal Giant rodents with orange teeth are swarming the coastal U.S., damaging almond trees, golf courses and even the occasional bridge. https://www.wsj.com/articles/this-invasive-species-is-wreaking-havoc-in-american-wetlands-fb2b53dc