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Exclusive-China plans $500 million subsea internet cable to rival U.S.-backed project

Chinese state-owned telecom firms are developing a $500 million undersea fiber-optic internet cable network that would link Asia, the Middle East and Europe to rival a similar U.S.-backed project, four people involved in the deal told Reuters. The plan is a sign that an intensifying tech war between Beijing and…

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Amid technology worries, farm sector still eyes its potential

WASHINGTON — If GPS-guided tractors led the previous revolution in agriculture, the next generation of farming is likely to be marked by unmanned drones with onboard sensors that can spot weeds and decide when and how much herbicide to spray to control their growth.

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Peter Welch on being the Senate’s (old) new guy, dairy, and how Dems like him win rural voters

WASHINGTON — At the tender age of 75, Peter Welch is starting from scratch, in a way. Welch became one of the oldest freshmen to ever roam the Senate’s hallways after winning the seat vacated by one of the longest-serving senators ever, Patrick Leahy.

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Golf has a problem: people are hitting the ball too far

There's a storm brewing in the golf world over how far the best players are able to pound the ball. The proposed solution isn't winning over many fans either.

WEKU

XFL’s DC Defenders sign former Washington safety D.J. Swearinger

Swearinger was released in December 2018 after repeatedly criticizing Washington's coaching staff.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to challenge Biden

WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a scion of one of America’s foremost political dynasties who has emerged as a prominent anti-vaccine activist in recent years, will challenge Joe Biden for president in 2024.

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Detroit automakers say some EVs still will qualify for federal tax credits

WASHINGTON — Electric vehicle tax credits for most models will drop or disappear in just under two weeks, according to major automakers as they take stock of new U.S. Treasury guidelines.

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Top US, Philippine officials to meet after expanding defense pact

The top foreign and defense officials of the United States and the Philippines will meet in Washington next week, the U.S. State Department announced on Wednesday, just as the two countries have expanded their defense cooperation agreement.

Reuters

Georgia's Stacey Abrams to join faculty at Howard University

Georgia’s Stacey Abrams will join the faculty at Howard University in Washington, D

The Independent UK

Taiwan’s president meets with Kevin McCarthy in California. What her visit says about Taiwan’s future

TAIPEI, Taiwan — In Southern California, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen met with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday in a show of the strength of relations between Taipei and Washington.

Los Angeles Times

Trump comment adds fuel to House push to cut DOJ funds

WASHINGTON — House Republicans already had floated the use of congressional appropriations power to retaliate against the state felony charges filed against Donald Trump — and then came the former president’s all-caps post on social media Wednesday.

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Risky operation to move killer whale Lolita trapped in captivity misery could take YEARS

Lolita the killer whale has been held captive at Miami Seaquarium in Florida, US, since 1970 after she was dragged from the waters in Washington when she was just 4-years-old

Daily Mirror

Rays beat Nationals, extend season-opening win streak to 6 games

WASHINGTON — What the Rays have done during their record-setting run to open the season is impressive enough, as Wednesday they stretched their winning streak to six games. They extended their stay as the only undefeated, and best, team in the majors with a 7-2 win over the Nationals.

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The US wants to elevate China to ‘developed country’ status; Beijing disagrees

The US House of Representatives has voted to strip China of its status as a developing country. China has condemned the move and refuses to join the ranks of developed or "wealthy" nations. At stake are critical economic and geopolitical issues for the world’s second-largest economy.

France 24

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Rep. Jeff Jackson, Congress’ biggest TikTok star, sees the app as a tool for transparency

WASHINGTON — If you’ve heard of Rep. Jeff Jackson and you’re not from North Carolina, there’s a good chance you’ve seen him on TikTok.

Zenger

Northwest Facing Several Rounds Of Rain, Mountain Snow

The West Coast will have an active end to the week in terms of weather, and AccuWeather forecasters say that more rain coming

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Stacey Abrams has a new gig: professor at Howard University

WASHINGTON — Former candidate for Georgia governor Stacey Abrams, who remains one of the Democratic Party’s most recognizable figures, will serve as Howard University’s inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

As other Republicans rush to Trump’s defense, Mitch McConnell stays silent

WASHINGTON — Mitch McConnell is staying mum on the unprecedented criminal charges facing his enduring political nemesis, former President Donald Trump.

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Legislative themes emerge on upcoming pandemic reauthorization

WASHINGTON — The broad outlines of an upcoming debate over a pandemic preparedness reauthorization bill are beginning to emerge as regulators, policymakers and industry groups take stock of lessons learned from COVID-19.

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Trump follows playbook for indicted politicians: deny, accuse the accuser and fund-raise

WASHINGTON — So far, Donald Trump is following a well-honed template for politicians facing criminal charges. Dismiss the allegations as baseless. Accuse the accusers of pushing an agenda.

Los Angeles Times

Dueling presidential visits to US and China show opposing visions for Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan — In Los Angeles, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is preparing to meet with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday in a show of the strength of relations between Taipei and Washington.

Daily Mirror

San Francisco 49ers have Kirk Cousins plan that could hint at Brock Purdy fears

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has been linked to a reunion with San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan for some time after the pair worked well together in Washington

Reuters

US, Taiwan seen powerless to stem island’s diplomatic losses in Latin America

As China seeks to further whittle down the list of seven countries in the Americas that still recognize Taiwan, U.S. officials increasingly believe Paraguay may be the island’s next diplomatic ally to flip loyalties to Beijing.

Tribune News Service

Health research focus could give NIH competition for funding

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are more interested in biomedical research than ever, but with limited funds for nondefense spending, experts worry the National Institutes of Health could end up in competition with the new agency the Biden administration wants to build to confront the toughest problems.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Will Kevin McCarthy’s meeting with Taiwan’s president provoke more conflict with China?

The last time a U.S. speaker of the house met Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, the visit prompted extensive blowback in China. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA), as China’s military is formally called, responded briskly, conducting days of military exercises around the self-governed island. These were no normal military exercises either.…

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