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US President Joe Biden will deliver the keynote address at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum's annual Days of Remembrance ceremony at the US Capitol

US Halts Bomb Shipment To Israel Over Rafah Concerns

The United States paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over fears it would invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, an official said Tuesday, marking the first time in the conflict that President Joe Biden has squeezed military aid to the key US ally.

New Georgia Law Introduces Stricter Voter Roll Removal Rules, Eases Presidential Ballot Access
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, a Republican, signed SB 189 into law, introducing stricter rules for removing voters from the rolls and easing ballot access for independent presidential candidates.
Setback For Democrats As New York Judge Strikes Down Abortion Rights Ballot Measure
A conservative judge blocked the inclusion of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) on New York's November ballot, dealing a setback to Democrats seeking to bolster abortion rights.
Ukraine Warns Of Outages After 'Massive' Attack On Power Plants
Ukraine on Wednesday warned of possible power shutdowns across the country after a "massive" wave of Russian missiles and drones targeted the battered Ukrainian energy system.
Israel Pounds Gaza As Truce Talks Resume
Israel bombarded the overcrowded Gaza city of Rafah, where it has launched a ground incursion, as talks resumed Wednesday in Cairo aimed at agreeing the terms of a truce in the seven-month war.
Stormy Daniels Details Alleged Sex With Trump At Hush Money Trial
Speaking to reporters after the day's proceedings, Trump called the case a "disgrace" and said he "should be out campaigning right now."
Florida Judge Indefinitely Postpones Trump Documents Trial
A Florida judge on Tuesday indefinitely postponed Donald Trump's criminal trial over his alleged mishandling of classified documents, making it unlikely the case will be heard before the November presidential election.
US Touts Action On Irregular Migration At Guatemala Gathering
Blinken led the US delegation at a meeting in the Guatemalan capital of the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection, a cooperation framework agreed to at a summit in California in 2022.

Intel, Qualcomm Blocked From Shipping Chips To Huawei Amid Fresh US Crackdown

The U.S. government has revoked certain export licenses allowing companies like Intel and Qualcomm to ship chips to sanctioned Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies.

Economy in Focus

Amazon And Apple Earnings, Lower Bond Yields Add To Momentum For Stocks — Will The Rally Continue?
Better-than-expected earnings from Amazon and Apple and lower bond yields sent stocks higher last week. These gains added to the momentum for equities that began at the end of the previous week, when Alphabet and Microsoft reported solid earnings, too.
Indonesia First-quarter Growth Boosted By Election, Holiday Spending
China And Europe Are Key Growth Regions, Says Berkshire's Brooks Running CEO

War in Ukraine

Ukraine Suffers New Wave Of Attacks On Infrastructure
While Ukrainian troops struggle to hold the front line more than two years into the war, Moscow has intensified strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, triggering blackouts and electricity rationing across the country.
Putin, Launching Fifth Term, Promises Russians Victory
President Vladimir Putin vowed at a lavish inauguration on Tuesday to deliver victory to Russians, embarking on a record-breaking fifth term with more power than ever.
Ukraine Says Thwarted Russian-led Plot To Kill Zelensky
Ukraine said Tuesday it had unravelled a Russian plot to assassinate senior Ukrainian political and military figures, including President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Putin Orders Nuclear Drills With Troops Near Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered new nuclear weapons drills in the face of Western "threats," as a Ukrainian drone attack killed six people and wounded over 30 in Russia's Belgorod border region.

CRYPTO BLOCK

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has described the cryptocurrency industry as "the Wild West"

Gensler Dodges ETH Question, Says Crypto A 'Small Piece' Of Overall US Financial Market

Gensler, seemingly unmoved by calls for him and the SEC to be held accountable for "misleading" statements regarding Ether's status as a security or a commodity, once again dodged a direct question regarding the world's second-largest cryptocurrency.

Springing Into Memorial Day Weekend: Exploring Some of the Most Trendy Outdoor Furniture

The global outdoor furniture market is expanding steadily, with a value of $52 billion in 2024. The US market is the largest and most profitable. It's expected to reach $12.8 billion by 2028.

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Cedar Creek Ministries Offers Peace Of Mind For Church Leaders And Their Families Through Refreshing Sabbaticals
To alleviate the stress and help pastors strengthen their bonds with families and God, Cedar Creek Ministries offers relaxing sabbaticals that provide a safe space for church leaders and their loved ones.

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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."

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