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December 23, 2024

The business of Trump pardons and Ukraine claims massive drone strike in Russia: Weekend Rundown
Seeking a pardon from President Donald Trump has become big business for lobbying and consulting firms close to the administration, with wealthy hopefuls willing to spend millions. Two people directly familiar with proposals to lobbying firms said they knew of a client’s offer of $5 million to help get a case in front of Trump.…
Russell Wilson: I fundamentally believe it’s possible to succeed at the highest level again
Russell Wilson is in his first season with the Giants, but he’s no stranger to his new home stadium. MetLife Stadium was the site of Super Bowl XLVIII and Wilson led the Seahawks to a 43-8 win over the Broncos in that game. During an appearance on 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony, Wilson said…
Newark Airport to open its shuttered runway Monday, 13 days ahead of schedule
Newark Liberty International Airport on Monday will reopen a closed runway that has contributed to weeks of delays and chaos at the travel hub. Transportation Secret Sean Duffy will lead a news conference from the airport Monday to mark the runway’s reopening. Runway 4L-22R — which is 11,000 feet long — has been undergoing “planned…
From tires to furniture, Thai central bank says tariffs throw economy off balance
BANGKOK — U.S. tariffs and the subsequent flood of diverted products into Thailand are likely to damage different industries in Southeast Asia’s second largest economy, possibly leaving deep scars, warned Bank of Thailand Gov. Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput in an exclusive interview. His caution words resonate across Asia, as the tariffs implemented by U.S. President Donald Trump…
FDA grants limited approval to new Covid vaccine from Moderna
Moderna announced this weekend that the Food and Drug Administration approved its lower-dose Covid-19 vaccine for adults 65 and older, as well as people ages 12 to 64 with at least one medical condition that increases their risk for severe Covid. The approval, which is limited to individuals who have previously received a Covid vaccine,…
Japan automotive chip group proposes international standard
TOKYO — A group of Japanese auto and semiconductor industry companies has proposed a communication standard for automotive chips to an international body, seeking a leg up in technology that is vital for increasingly electrified cars. The group, Advanced SoC Research for Automotive, is made up of 14 companies, including Toyota Motor, Honda Motor, autoparts…
Josh Harris makes case for D.C. stadium deal
The Commanders and D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser have a stadium deal. That’s not the end of the matter but the beginning. Next, D.C. Council must approach the arrangement and the significant public expenditure that comes with it. That makes it a distinctly political issue. Winning at the ballot box is one thing (such votes routinely…
US Steel deal awaits Trump’s final approval ahead of June deadline
TOKYO — As U.S. President Donald Trump hails the partnership between Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel, the Japanese steelmaker is scrambling to clear two key hurdles ahead of the June 18 deadline for the purchase. Trump did not clarify the details of the deal in a speech to U.S. Steel workers at a rally in…