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Biden elevates Sen. Rick Scott as economic policy adversary

WASHINGTON — The White House is all-in on elevating the profile of Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott, but does it do so at its own peril?

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NY Rep. Tom Reed resigns, cites ‘extremism’ in House

WASHINGTON — New York GOP Rep. Tom Reed, who had already opted not to run for reelection this fall, resigned his seat Tuesday, saying on the House floor he hoped “to have a greater impact on the country.”

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US must assist with climate finance

As US President Joe Biden is due to meet with leaders from Southeast Asian countries this week at the US-Asean Summit in Washington from May 12-13, one issue on which Washington bears an enormous responsibility -- and from which Asean countries suffer enormous consequences -- will be high on the…

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The states where abortion access is protected without Roe v. Wade

Over 130 bills to expand and protect abortion have been introduced in the 2022 legislative cycle.

Axios

New Philippine President Marcos Is No Duterte on Foreign Policy

Monday’s victor intends to defend sovereignty against China and prioritize the U.S. alliance.

Foreign Policy

Rui Hachimura's first retro sneaker is a Japan-inspired Air Jordan 8

The shoe marks the Washington Wizard player’s fourth Air Jordan collab.

Input

Yellen says rollback of abortion rights puts US economy at risk

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen entered one of the most politically charged U.S. debates Tuesday, saying the economy would suffer if the Supreme Court significantly limits women’s access to abortion.

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Biden says inflation is ‘hurting’ US families, blames pandemic

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden blamed high inflation on pandemic disruptions to the economy and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, acknowledging that rising prices are “hurting” American families ahead of the November midterms.

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Washington man David Richards found safe and well

David Richards, 49, was reported missing after he was last seen on Monday morning

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Beijing accuses US of ‘political manipulation’ in latest Taiwan row

State department fact sheet amended to remove line saying US ‘does not support Taiwan independence’

The Guardian - UK

The fur flies as House, Senate wrangle over ban on mink farming

WASHINGTON — The future of an estimated 100 U.S. mink farms may be decided by House and Senate negotiators resolving differences in a massive research and technology package designed to make the nation more competitive with China.

Tribune News Service

Small businesses worry final aid package will neglect them again

WASHINGTON — Steven Gentile had to shut down his amusement park for the entire 2020 season, burning through his emergency fund halfway through the year and taking on over $1 million in debt.

Tribune News Service

End of COVID-19 emergency endangers substance use treatment

WASHINGTON — Members of vulnerable and hard-to-reach groups could find it more difficult to get treatment for substance use disorders if the end of the public health emergency also brings the end of policies that allow health care providers to prescribe medications through video or audio calls, experts say.

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He got Congress to care about antitrust again. Now time is running out, Rep. David Cicilline says

WASHINGTON — David Cicilline was late getting into antitrust, at least for him.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Washington Links Aid to Sudan to Transition to Civilian Rule

Washington informed head of Sudan’s Sovereign Transitional Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan that the United States and international aid to Sudan hinges on the country’s transition to civilian rule. A State Department Secretary spokesman told Asharq Al-Awsat that Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee held a phone call with Burhan…

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Jealous Washington man carried out 'ferocious' attack and left man's face a 'bloody pulp'

John Wardle, 32, was jailed for two years for the brutal attack

The Times of India

Biden team sees tilt to China buoyed as Putin falters in Ukraine

WASHINGTON: As Europe's largest conflict since World War II rages in Ukraine, top Biden administration aides are increasingly convinced it could provide the US with an unexpected advantage -- against China.

The Times of India

Kim Kardashian celebrates son Psalm's birthday with Hulk-themed party

Washington [US], May 10 (ANI): The youngest child of reality TV star Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West turned three on Monday. Kim Kardashian celebrated her 'sweet baby' Psalm's birthday with an extravagant Hulk-themed bash.

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The Independent UK

Biden signs Ukraine bill, seeks $40B aid, in Putin rejoinder

Washington is seeking to portray a united front against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Miami Herald

Panthers force overtime in final minutes, beat Capitals in OT to even series at 2-2

The Florida Panthers were all but doomed. There were less three minutes separating them from a near-insurmountable series deficit and, with no goaltender in their net and an extra skater on the ice, they were one shot away from overtime or one away from an almost-certain Game 4 loss to…

Chicago Sun-Times

Child welfare decisions should not be made by computer algorithms

Illinois wisely stopped using algorithms in child welfare cases, but at least 26 states and Washington, D.C. have considered using them, and at least 11 have deployed them. A recent investigation found they are often unreliable and perpetuate racial disparities,

The Independent UK

Biden signs World War II-era “lend-lease” program that helped defeat Nazi Germany to aid Ukraine

Washington is seeking to portray a united front against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Bangkok Post

'Sceptical' Asean vis-a-vis 'maverick' US

The timing and venue of the upcoming special summit between Asean and US leaders later this week are extraordinary. However, the ways in which the unusual strategic circumstances and tensions could further shape the trajectory of Asean-US relations remain to be seen. With the new schedule of the May 12-13…

Tribune News Service

Biden signs Lend-Lease Act to speed weapons delivery to Ukraine

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed into law a measure designed to make it easier for the U.S. to send weapons and supplies to Ukraine as the country continues to fight off a Russian invasion that began in February.

Reuters

U.S. to announce plans to battle illegal fishing in the Pacific

The United States will soon announce plans to better battle illegal fishing in the Pacific, U.S Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Monday, as part of increased U.S. engagement with the region to counter China's growing influence.

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