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WORLD / ANALYSIS
Apr 27, 2023
Ron DeSantis' showdown with Disney carries political risk
While DeSantis has tried to portray himself as a trustworthy, pro-growth steward of Florida’s economy, his stance on Disney has left some deep-pocketed Republican donors befuddled.
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WORLD
Apr 27, 2023
Trump rematch may be Biden’s best bet, polls show
Still, a majority of Americans remain unsure about the president’s accomplishments over the past two years and the economy remains a particular concern.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 26, 2023
South Korea to vow not to build own nukes as Yoon meets with Biden
The pledge will be part of a new agreement — the Washington Declaration — that also creates a fresh bilateral nuclear consultation mechanism based on U.S.-European Cold War-era frameworks.
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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 26, 2023
Democrats should cheer up about Biden’s bid for another four years
Voters have understandable hesitation about the Joe Biden’s age, but they ought to feel good about his accomplishments.
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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 26, 2023
Should we research geoengineering?
Combating climate change by intervening in planetary systems once had no support. That is no longer the case.
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WORLD / Politics
Apr 26, 2023
With Biden’s 2024 bid, Kamala Harris will be under more scrutiny
She is seen as the administration’s most visible advocate on issues including voting rights, access to abortion and combating climate change.
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JAPAN
Apr 26, 2023
Japan and EU oppose U.S. plan for G7 to ban all exports to Russia, report says
The proposal, made by the United States, would ban all items from being exported to Russia, with exceptions including agricultural and medical products.
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WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 26, 2023
Trump rape trial renews focus on his treatment of women
The trial of a civil suit by New York author E. Jean Carroll, who claims Trump raped her in the 1990s, started Tuesday in Manhattan with jury selection and opening statements.
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SOCCER
Apr 26, 2023
UEFA president says U.S.-hosted Champions League final 'possible'
The showpiece event in European club soccer has never been held outside the continent since the competition's inception in 1955.
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WORLD
Apr 26, 2023
Pentagon draws lessons from Ukraine war as it eyes possible conflict with China
'There are many advantages we’ve gained for a potential Pacific challenge from the Ukraine conflict,” said Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks.
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WORLD / Politics
Apr 25, 2023
Biden makes presidential re-election bid official
Biden made his announcement in a slickly produced video released by his new campaign team, in which he declares it is his job to defend American democracy.
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WORLD / Society / FOCUS
Apr 25, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court isn’t done with abortion. Not by a long shot.
The recent showdown over the abortion pill mifepristone offers a glimpse of the legal fights likely to land at the court in the coming years.
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BUSINESS
Apr 25, 2023
Fox fired ‘uncontrollable’ host Tucker Carlson, who badmouthed bosses
His departure leaves a big hole for Fox News to fill. Fox Corp. shares closed almost 3% lower on Monday, a reflection of how much he meant to the business.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 24, 2023
YouTube case at U.S. Supreme Court could shape protections for AI
Its ruling could influence the emerging debate over whether companies that develop generative AI chatbots should be protected from legal claims like defamation or privacy violations.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 24, 2023
South Korea's Yoon to meet Biden as doubts grow over nuclear umbrella
Yoon's trip is the first state visit to the U.S. by a South Korean leader in 12 years and will mark the 70th anniversary of a partnership that has helped anchor U.S. strategy in Asia.
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JAPAN / Politics
Apr 24, 2023
U.S. presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis praises Japan defense buildup in visit to Tokyo
The two-day trip by the Florida governor was seen as an attempt to bolster his defense and diplomatic chops before throwing his hat into the ring.
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BUSINESS
Apr 24, 2023
South Korea restores Japan’s preferred trade status, aiding U.S. efforts
The return of Japan to South Korea’s 'whitelist” of trusted trade destinations will cut red tape for exporters.
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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 23, 2023
Magnets will be minting tomorrow’s billionaires
“Lodestones” started out as lightning-infused magical rocks that could cure baldness. Now they’re an essential part of our machine-driven world.
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WORLD
Apr 23, 2023
Three nuclear superpowers, rather than two, usher in a new strategic era
China is on track to massively expand its nuclear arsenal, just as Russia suspends the last major arms control treaty.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 23, 2023
U.S. military evacuates diplomats from Sudan as conflict rages
The mission, ordered by President Joe Biden, saw special operations forces positioned 1,288 kilometers away in Djibouti bring the Americans out on MH-47 Chinook helicopters.

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