Republicans still shackled to Trump
In private, party leaders say they know the 2020 election wasn’t stolen and fear Trump is a lose-lose proposition in 2024. But they refuse to say it in public.
The Wall Street Journal
Lunch with Buffett up for auction one last time
Warren Buffett is set to end his annual lunch fundraiser, which has raised $47.3m for a California homeless organisation over the past two decades.
What Elon Musk wants to do with Twitter
The Tesla chief executive’s vision includes a private social-media company with less content moderation and an edit button.
Saudi royals ditch yachts in austerity crackdown
Kingdom’s senior princes are trying to raise cash and avoid scrutiny from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Powell seeks neutral as monetary policy changes gear
Elevated inflation poses a new challenge in divining the ‘neutral’ rate that neither spurs nor slows growth.
Cases surge in Beijing, Shanghai deaths triple
China’s capital ramps up testing to halt outbreak; Hangzhou restricts movements in some parts of tech hub.
US withholds sanctions on Putin’s alleged girlfriend
Officials have a sanctions package ready, but they continue to weigh the potential backlash for black-listing the former Olympic gymnast.
Twitter, Musk in talks over $59.41bn bid
It is understood the two sides have met to discuss the takeover proposal, and could finalise a deal as soon as this week.
Credit Suisse braces for more executive turmoil
Executives including the CFO, general counsel and Asia head could be shifted out as the bank makes changes.
McCarthy back in Trump’s good books
Newly released audio revealed the House minority leader had said he would advise then president to resign after January 6 riot.
European MPs reach deal on social media rules
Digital Services Act could compel online platforms to share more information, address harmful content.
Tech giants to upload earnings
About a third of the S&P 500 and nearly half the Dow Jones Industrial Average are set to provide their quarterly updates starting Monday.
Sanctions strand Russia-bound luxury cars
Vehicles stuck at Belgium port as customs officials navigate sanctions related to Ukraine invasion.
Russians turned a Bucha office block into torture HQ
A four-story building was one of the first sites where Ukrainians were questioned, tortured, killed or detained.
What lockdown? It’s news to many in rest of China
For weeks, Shanghai has made global headlines. Yet in the rest of China, the impression is nothing out of the ordinary is going on.
Stocks tumble on Wall St after signs of Fed toughening
Both the S&P 500 and the Dow lost 2.8 per cent on Friday amid worries about slowing corporate earnings and the US Federal Reserve’s rate-rise plans.
Japan set to double defence spending
China threat cited as reason for Tokyo to build up military and loosen curbs on weapons exports.
The evolution of the modern NBA player
Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo are making Darwin proud as living proof of basketball adaptation.
Need for comfort greases fried food market
US consumers crave cheese curds, fried chicken and french fries; it ‘satisfies the inner self’. The pandemic took an American obsession to a deeper level.
Musk gets $US46.5bn in financing for Twitter deal
The billionaire Tesla founder has answered critics by saying he has the financing for the takeover of Twitter that includes $US21bn of his own money.
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