The bloc is set to ban imports of Russia’s oil and block insurers from covering its cargoes of crude, as the West seeks to deprive Moscow of cash needed to fund the Ukraine war.7 min read
The president affirmed a “laser focus on addressing inflation” as he met with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.7 min read
The justices blocked Texas from immediately enforcing the new law that aims to prohibit large social-media platforms from suppressing users’ posts based on the content of their speech.4 min read
Democratic senators said they remained hopeful of reaching a deal with Republicans on gun measures, as President Biden said he would meet with lawmakers on the issue.5 min read
Moscow’s forces advanced in the eastern Donbas region, where Ukraine has been gradually losing control of the pivotal city of Severodonetsk, as the U.S. pledged stronger weapons to Kyiv.4 min read
The kingdom wants to attract the world’s best and brightest to futuristic projects such as Neom. But a difficult workplace culture is driving many away.171Long read
Peltz’s move comes as the company seeks to reinvigorate its performance. The activist investor’s Trian Fund Management holds a 1.5% stake in the Dove owner.5 min read
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Business & Finance
The computer maker said component shortages and sanctions on Russia weighed on its results in the latest quarter, but its revenue still rose and topped analysts’ expectations.2 min read
Developers backed by China’s central or local governments have dominated land auctions around the country in recent months, thanks in part to their continued access to affordable financing.5 min read
The agency is granting a three-year renewal of regulatory authority, rejecting Boeing’s request for a more typical five-year extension.3 min read
The better-than-expected quarterly result eased concerns about demand for its business software, and the company’s shares rose in after-hours trading..3 min read
Kroger and other supermarket operators are asking vendors to justify higher prices amid signs consumers are reacting to inflationary pressures.4 min read
U.S.
K-Pop boy band BTS met with President Biden at the White House to talk about discrimination against the Asian community amid an uptick in anti-Asian hate crimes in the U.S.2 min read
The former White House official, summoned to appear before a grand jury on Thursday, is challenging the effort as unlawful.4 min read
The move to increase the minimum age to buy a semiautomatic rifle to 21 years old from 18 follows recent mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas.4 min read
Health
Some people’s at-home Covid-19 tests are popping up positive at five, eight or even 10 days after their first symptoms or diagnosis. They might still be contagious.2236 min read
World
Officials from both countries said the deal would boost business ties less than two years after they established formal diplomatic relations in a U.S.-brokered deal.4 min read
China’s financial capital is preparing to end more than two months of lockdowns after four straight days with no Covid-19 deaths and with new cases at their lowest since early March.6 min read
Entertainment
Television Review
This dramedy series, drawn from Adam Kay’s diary-based book about his own obstetrical training in a British NHS hospital, tweaks the doctor-show formula.34 min read
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