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Biden says he plans to visit sub-Saharan Africa soon

President Joe Biden on Thursday said he will soon make a visit to sub-Saharan Africa, announcing bare details of his travels plans as he wrapped up the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit aiming that he’s serious about increasing U.S. attention on the growing continent

The Independent UK

Israel's Netanyahu urges US to reaffirm commitment to Saudi Arabia - Al Arabiya

Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu urged key ally the United States to reaffirm its commitment to Saudi Arabia and pledged to pursue formal Israeli ties with Riyadh for a "quantum leap" in peace, Al Arabiya English said on Thursday.

Reuters

ESG funds plunge, underscoring need for SEC standards, group says

WASHINGTON — A decline in sustainable investments due to current and expected regulatory scrutiny is highlighting the industry’s need for better standards on what qualifies as an environmental, social and governance asset, a top sustainable investing group said.

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Biden announces U.S. support for African Union joining G20

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday announced he would support the African Union joining the G20 group of large economies as a permanent member, part of Washington's efforts to reinvigorate ties with a region that has taken a back seat to other priorities in recent years.

Reuters

Trump approval rating hits lowest point in seven years, poll finds

Mr Trump is drawing approval from far fewer voters than he once did, according to a Quinnipiac University poll

The Independent UK

EU leaders seek to stand up to US and avoid trade war

European Union leaders are seeking ways to stand up to the United States over its new green technologies plan that they say unfairly discriminates against European companies

The Independent UK

War in Ukraine hinges on who gets more rockets and shells first

The potential addition of Patriot missile defense batteries to Ukraine’s arsenal comes as Kyiv and Moscow both face a critical question with the war in its 10th month: Can they secure enough missiles and artillery through winter to prevail?

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What causes stuttering? A speech pathology researcher explains the science and the misconceptions around this speech disorder

What comes to mind when you think of someone who stutters? Is that person male or female? Are they weak and nervous, or powerful and heroic? If you have a choice, would you like to marry them, introduce them to your friends or recommend them for a job?

The Conversation

Sam Smith changes lyrics on ‘Stay With Me’ to celebrate law signing of same sex marriage

Singer said they felt ‘inspired to change the lyrics’ after watching ‘landmark moment’

The Independent UK

ESG funds plunge, underscoring need for SEC standards, group says - Roll Call

The value of funds citing ESG in investment decisions fell this year as regulators around the world start scrutinizing the claims being made.

Roll Call

We must prepare for Vladimir Putin widening his cruel war

Vladimir Putin has cancelled his traditional marathon press conference for the first time in 10 years as he secretively plans the next moves in the war that he knows could end his 20-year rule.

Evening Standard

An update on 153 state legislative leadership roles

Welcome to the Thursday, December 15, Brew.

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US Department Of Energy Finalizes $2.5 Billion Loan To Ultium Cells

Ultium Cells will use the loan to finance construction of new battery cell plants in Ohio, Tennessee and Michigan, which will support a total of 11,000 jobs.

InsideEVs

States press Biden to lower drug prices

President Joe Biden has endorsed the approach, but his administration has yet to greenlight a state plan

Salon

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First Thing: Blizzard warnings, tornadoes and two deaths as storm marches across US

A young boy and his mother were found dead in Louisiana, where their home was destroyed after a tornado hit, according to police. Plus, how the Buy Black movement could benefit the country

Salon

Catholic bishops' abortion shift

Realizing that the faithful aren't following them, bishops adopt a "moderate" strategy — to reach a total ban

Reuters

Russia questions suitability of Biden's nominated ambassador to Moscow

Russia on Wednesday questioned the suitability of the woman nominated by President Joe Biden to be the next U.S. ambassador to Moscow, suggesting Lynne Tracy might feel more at home in a hardline think-tank.

The Independent UK

White House reveals winter COVID-19 plans, more free tests

The Biden administration is again making some free COVID-19 tests available to all American households as it unveils its contingency plans for potential coronavirus surges this winter

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Americans are sick of lawmakers bickering. They don't have much hope that will change

Three-quarters say they want members of Congress to compromise with each other across the aisle, but 58% say they have no confidence they will, more than double the percent who said so in 2008.

WEKU

'They are joining me. I'm not joining them': Netanyahu defends far-right allies

Israel's longest-serving prime minister is poised to return to office, even while on trial for corruption charges. He spoke with Morning Edition about his comeback and controversial coalition.

Roll Call

Post-pandemic, CDC faces ‘uphill battle’ for backing in new Congress

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky wants to overhaul the agency but needs Congress' help. And she is losing key allies.

Salon

Debt relief email error hits millions

The error leaves borrowers in limbo until the Supreme Court hears the case next year

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: US-Africa Leaders Summit is an opportunity we all must seize

African leaders are meeting this week with President Joe Biden for the second U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit of his administration. The gathering comes at a very important time, for this is an inflection point as much for the U.S. as it is for Africa. The U.S. has always loomed large in…

Tribune News Service

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly beat the odds to win reelection. Has she become a national model for Democrats?

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly was statistically the most vulnerable incumbent governor in the nation heading into the 2022 election.

Los Angeles Times

Michael Hiltzik: By embracing anti-Fauci and QAnon conspiracies, Musk tests how low Twitter can sink

People trying to track the intellectual and moral deterioration of Twitter under its new owner, Elon Musk, have gotten a few more data points to work with in recent days.

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