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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.

The Times of India

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

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

The Independent UK

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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…

Miami Herald

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,

Chicago Sun-Times

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

The Independent UK

'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…

Bangkok Post

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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.

Tribune News Service

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.

Reuters

Washington Post wins public service Pulitzer for Capitol attack coverage

Paper beat out two other finalists, the New York Times and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Guardian - US

Cat owner wins $125k settlement after pet accused of trespassing in Washington state neighbourhood

Anna Danieli’s tabby Miska had been fined more than $30,000

The Independent UK

Biden signs Ukraine 'lend-lease' bill in rejoinder to Putin

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

The Independent UK

US requests UN Security Council meeting on North Korea

Meeting, which diplomats say will take place Wednesday, comes after Pyongyang carried out 15th missile test this year.

Al Jazeera

U.N. Security Council due to meet Wednesday on North Korea, say diplomats

The U.N. Security Council is due to meet on Wednesday at the request of the United States to discuss North Korea's latest missile launches, diplomats said, as Washington pushes the 15-member body to strengthen sanctions on Pyongyang.

Reuters

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How do you tax NFTs? States are in a quandary.

Washington is the first state to give guidance on NFTs and sales tax.

Tribune News Service

Inflation and worker shortage fuel push on immigration bills

WASHINGTON — Rep. Dan Newhouse had a message for the grassroots organizers who gathered outside the Capitol to discuss what chances remain for bipartisan immigration legislation, such as his bill to address the labor shortages harming farmers in both red and blue states.

Tribune News Service

Boeing’s Max 10 regulatory delays threaten $16 billion bonanza

Boeing Co. may be moving to Washington, but right now it needs Washington to move.

Tribune News Service

GOP member-vs.-member fight tops Tuesday primaries

WASHINGTON — West Virginia voters will choose Tuesday between two Republican House incumbents, while Nebraskans will pick nominees to replace a congressman who ended his campaign after a criminal conviction — but remains on the ballot.

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Reuters

Italy's Draghi to meet Biden as coalition frets over arms to Ukraine

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi heads to Washington on Tuesday to meet U.S. President Joe Biden against an awkward domestic backdrop, with coalition leaders voicing growing dissent over supplying more weapons to Ukraine.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Seahawks: Photos from 2022 rookie minicamp at VMAC

Photos from the Seattle Seahawks' 2022 rookie minicamp in Renton, WA.

The Independent UK

Ginsburg's tea set, coat, other items raise $800K for opera

An online auction of 150 of items owned by the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg raised $803,650 for Washington National Opera

The Independent UK

US, Italy united on Ukraine, with slightly different tones

Italian Premier Mario Draghi meets with U.S. President Biden this week in Washington as Europe faces another “whatever it takes” moment, with war raging on its eastern flank in Ukraine

Reason

And One More on Expert Witnesses in Libel Lawsuits

Yet again, from Judge Paul Byron (M.D. Fla.) in Grayson v. No Labels, Inc., decided last week, this one rejecting an expert proposed by the defense (for two other opinions in the same case, about experts proposed by the plaintiff, see this post and this post): Plaintiff Alan Grayson contends…

Al Jazeera

Fiji pauses US seizure of yacht linked to Russian oligarch

Washington says the luxury vessel is owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov.

Los Angeles Times

Group of Seven issues new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine invasion

WASHINGTON — The U.S., European Union and Group of Seven leaders on Sunday unveiled a fresh round of sanctions targeting Russia’s industrial sector, state-controlled media and Russian and Belarusian finance executives from major banks including Russia’s Gazprombank.

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