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Associated PressThe long battle for more US aid for Ukraine is ending but damage to Kyiv will be hard to reverse
President Joe Biden's long, painful battle with Republicans in Congress to secure urgently needed assistance for Ukraine will end Wednesday when he signs into law a $95 billion war aid measure that also includes support for Israel, Taiwan and other allies. Biden is expected to quickly approve the transfer of an initial aid package of about $1 billion in military assistance — the first tranche from about $61 billion allocated for Ukraine, according to U.S. officials.
- Reuters
Taiwan chipmaker UMC warns of muted auto, industrial demand
Taiwanese chipmaker UMC said on Wednesday it expected a rise in wafer shipments in the second quarter as inventory levels for computing, consumer and communications segments improved, but warned of muted auto and industrial demand. Investors have been on edge about chip demand after UMC's much larger peer TSMC shocked the market last week by dialling back its expectations for the sector's growth this year, especially in more mature technologies used in sectors like autos. United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) focuses on more mature nodes, unlike Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, which is investing big in the most advanced 2 and 1 nanometre technology to power artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
- Hello!
Dan Walker's defiant statement about BBC Breakfast return amid reunion with Sally Nugent
Dan Walker issued a defiant statement when asked about his return to BBC Breakfast. It comes after the 5 News star reunited with his former co-host Sally Nugent over the weekend.
- Reuters
Tesla jumps as Musk's promise of 'more affordable' cars eases growth fears
The news cheered up investors who were bracing for the worst after a tumultuous week at Tesla that saw big layoffs, executive exits, price cuts and the postponement of a highly touted meeting with the Indian prime minister. It also helped Wall Street shrug off the company's weak results that included its first quarterly revenue decline in nearly four years and a lower-than-expected profit. "First impression for us is CEO Elon Musk is appeasing the market by accelerating new product launches," Jefferies analysts, led by Philippe Houchois, said in a note.
- Reuters
About 3.6 mln Medicare beneficiaries could be eligible for Wegovy coverage, study shows
About 3.6 million overweight or obese patients with heart conditions insured under the U.S. Medicare program could be eligible for coverage of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy, a study published by Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) showed on Wednesday. Wegovy was approved by the U.S. health regulator last month for lowering the risk of stroke and heart attack in overweight or obese adults who do not have diabetes.
- HuffPost UK
This Is Why Coachella Has Been Hit With A Hefty Fine Due To Lana Del Rey's Set
Organisers must fork over tens of thousands of dollars following Lana's performance on Friday night.
- Investor's Business Daily
Dow Jones Futures: Tesla Surges On 'Affordable' EV Plans; Meta Earnings Loom
A rally attempt is underway. Tesla revved higher on plans for "affordable" EVs. Meta and ServiceNow earnings loom tonight.
- Reuters
Russian court orders seizure of JPMorgan Chase funds in VTB lawsuit
A Russian court has ordered the seizure of funds in JPMorgan Chase bank accounts in Russia, court filings showed on Wednesday, in a lawsuit filed by state-owned bank VTB as it seeks to regain funds blocked abroad. JP Morgan Chase last week sued VTB in New York to halt its efforts to recover $439.5 million from an account that was blocked after Russia despatched its army to Ukraine in 2022 and VTB was hit with sanctions.
- USA TODAY
Another Boeing plane issue? Don't fall for the headlines. | Cruising Altitude
Boeing has gotten a lot of attention recently. Here's why it's warranted, but not worth panicking over.
- The Independent
Canadian family sent ‘wrong body’ after man’s sudden death while vacationing in Cuba
Faraj Jarjour, 68, died in Varadero, Cuba on 22 March
- The Canadian Press
China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program
JIUQUAN SATELLITE LAUNCH CENTER, China (AP) — China's space agency is making final preparations to send the Shenzhou-18 crew into low-Earth orbit on Thursday as part of its ambitious space program that aims to put people on the moon by 2030. In a press conference on Wednesday, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) introduced the three astronauts: Commander Ye Guangfu, 43, a veteran astronaut who was part of the Shenzhou-13 mission in 2021; and astronauts Li Cong, 34, and Li Guangsu, 36, who will
- The Telegraph
Father watched daughter die on migrant boat in Channel
A father watched his seven-year-old daughter being crushed to death in an onboard stampede on an overloaded inflatable boat. Incredibly, after her corpse and that of four other migrants were taken back to the French shore, the boat began its journey again. Just as the father had witnessed his own daughter’s death, the French navy watched the dinghy set sail a second time. They didn’t bother to stop it from making the dangerous crossing to Britain. More than half those on board declined the Frenc
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Going to a national park in Texas this summer? Here’s when families get in for free
Texas has two national parks within state lines — Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains. Here’s when to get in free.
- BANG Showbiz
James May bought local pub to stop 'life becoming meaningless'
Former 'Top Gear' star James May bought his local pub to make sure he will always have a boozer in walking distance.
- BANG Showbiz
Paddy McGuinness: ‘If Christine met someone else, I’d be supportive’
Paddy McGuinness would be "supportive" of his ex-wife Christine finding love with someone else so long as it didn't hurt their family dynamic
- BANG Showbiz
Lily Allen penning country and western-style songs after slating Beyonce's Cowboy Carter
Lily Allen has revealed her new music is in a country and western style.
- BANG Showbiz
Joe Wilkinson ‘didn’t feel comfortable’ asking Katherine Ryan if she was pregnant
Joe Wilkinson "didn't feel comfortable" asking Katherine Ryan if she was pregnant during the filming of their new show 'Joe and Katherine's Bargain Holidays'.
- BANG Showbiz
Posthumous Johnny Cash album, Songwriter, set for release
Johnny Cash's son has worked on the 11 songs making them hone in on his late father's vocals and acoustic guitar.
- The Canadian Press
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs
After teasing their excited fans with Game 1 victories, both the Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg Jets were playoff losers at home last night. The Colorado Avalanche rolled the Jets 5-2, while the Nashville Predators pounced on the Canucks 4-1. Canada's two other playoff teams, the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs, will try not to let their fans down tonight. The Oilers, fresh off a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Kings, will be aiming to go up 2-0 at Rogers Place, while the Leafs, who ear
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
‘Iron Claw’ movie on North Texas Von Erich wrestling family to stream soon. Here’s where
Did you miss theatrical showing of “The Iron Claw,” the biopic of the famous Dallas wrestling family?