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SCOTUS Hears Arguments Against Obstruction Law From Jan. 6 Rioter

In a case that could have a major impact on the over 350 people found guilty of illegally entering the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, the Supreme Court was hearing arguments Tuesday that could place those convictions in jeopardy.

Middle East Conflict Live: Israel Urges 32 Countries To Declare IRGC A Terror Group
It's Day 193 of the Israel-Hamas war and amid continuing hostilities in Gaza, the world is also watching whether Israel will respond to Iran's weekend aerial rampage toward Israel that included over 300 drones and missiles.
Day Two Of Trump's Trial To Resume Tortuous Jury Selection Process
No other ex-president in US history has been hauled before a criminal court and the trial in an unglamorous Manhattan courthouse comes as Trump is fighting to make a shock return to the White House in November's election.
US House To Vote On Long-delayed Ukraine, Israel Aid
US House Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday that his Republican-controlled chamber would vote this week on separate aid bills for Ukraine and Israel, after stalling for months over pressure from his party's right-wing.
Meta 'Supreme Court' Takes On Cases Of Deepfake Porn
Meta's oversight board said Tuesday it is scrutinizing the social media titan's deepfake porn policies, through the lens of two cases.
Tesla To Cut 14,000 Jobs Worldwide Amid Declining Sales And Increased Competition
Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is implementing significant workforce reductions, amounting to over 10% of its global staff, or at least 14,000 roles, amid declining sales and intensified competition in the electric vehicle market.
Lockheed Martin Wins $17 Billion Contract For Next-Generation Missile Interceptors
Lockheed Martin has secured a $17 billion contract from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency to develop next-generation interceptors for protecting against intercontinental ballistic missile threats.
Zuckerberg Escapes Personal Liability In Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Against Meta
A U.S. district judge dismissed Mark Zuckerberg as an individual defendant in 25 lawsuits alleging that Meta Platforms Inc. and other social media companies were responsible for addicting children to their platforms.

Mideast-related Oil Price Spike Threatens 'Relatively Good' Economic Outlook: IMF Chief Economist

The recent oil price spike fueled by rising Middle East tensions has the potential to derail the IMF's "relatively good" outlook for the world economy, its chief economist told AFP. "We are projecting a global economy that is quite resilient for 2024," Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said in an interview ahead of the publication of the International Monetary Fund's World Economic Outlook (WEO) report on Tuesday.

Economy in Focus

Chinese Economy Beats Growth Expectations In First Quarter
Beijing has set a target of around five percent growth for the year, a goal officials last month admitted would "not be easy" and which analysts said was ambitious given the headwinds the country is confronting.
Debt And Climate Back On IMF, WB Spring Meetings Agenda
Solid Profits At Banks As Execs Debate US Economic Risks

War in Ukraine

Germany's Scholz Seeks Chinese Role In 'Just Peace' For Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday he hoped Berlin and Beijing could help achieve a "just peace" in Ukraine, as he met President Xi Jinping in the Chinese capital.
Decorated 'Hero Of Ukraine' Learns To Live With Bionic Arms
Valeriy Kucherenko is a decorated "Hero of Ukraine" but the battle he is currently fighting is learning how to eat and use the toilet alone.
Germany To Send New Patriot Air Defence System To Kyiv
Germany will swiftly transfer the Patriot system, supplementing the air defense systems already delivered and slated for delivery.
Kyiv Says Eastern Front 'Deteriorated' As Russia Claims Village
Ukraine's commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky said Saturday the situation on the eastern front had worsened significantly and Russia claimed the capture of a village near the occupied industrial town of Avdiivka.

CRYPTO BLOCK

Over $1.2 Billion Worth Of Bitcoin Moved Within 24 Hours Amid BTC Plunge

More than one billion worth of BTC moved across wallets and crypto exchanges in the past 24 hours, data from crypto holder tracker Whale Alert revealed.

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US Economic Uncertainty Means Bigger 'Black Friday' Discounts

The retail sector's efforts to entice holiday gift purchases builds to a crescendo this weekend with the annual "Black Friday" shopping day followed by the newer "Cyber Monday."

World
Dublin Riot Highlights 'Far-Right' Agitation Over Ireland Immigration
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Taiwan Strait: Chinese Ship 'Cuts Off US Destroyer'
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Dashcam Video Captures Missile Falling Near Kyiv Car
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Business Lookahead: Jobs, Prices And AI
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Saudi Pledges Big Oil Cuts In July