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Faizan Zaki, 13, crowned US National Spelling Bee champion
Dallas-area boy spells winning word without hesitation'Eclaircissement,' synonym for enlightenment, decides contestChampion beats out eight other finalists after 21 roundsBy Steve GormanMay 29 (Reuters) - Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old boy from the Dallas area, won the 97th Scripps National Spel...Reuters
Fri, May 30
US proposes 60-day ceasefire for Gaza, plan shows
May 30 (Reuters) - A U.S. plan for Gaza seen by Reuters on Friday proposes a 60-day ceasefire and the release of 28 Israeli hostages alive and dead in the first week, in return for the release of 125 Palestinian prisoners sentenced for life and remnants of 180 Palestinian dead.The plan includes send...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Second group of Hong Kong democrats freed after 4 years in jail
Jimmy Sham, LGBTQ activist, among those releasedChina's crackdown on democratic opposition continuesWestern governments criticise trial as politically motivated HONG KONG, May 30 (Reuters) - Four people jailed in the landmark Hong Kong national security trial of "47 democrats" accused...Reuters
Fri, May 30
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - May 30
May 30 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.Headlines- Hargreaves Lansdown chief Dan Olley to leave after 2-year stint- ECB governing council member convicted of bribery- BoE governor urges ...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Bernie Kerik, New York City's 9/11 police chief who fell from grace, dies at 69
By Jasper Ward May 29 (Reuters) - Bernard Kerik, who was hailed for his role in leading the New York City Police Department during the September 11, 2001, attacks but later went to prison for tax evasion, died on Thursday at the age of 69.His death followed a private battle with illness, FBI Dire...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Ford head says GOP tax bill provision could 'imperil' battery factory
By Nora Eckert and David Shepardson DETROIT/WASHINGTON, May 29 (Reuters) - Ford F.N Executive Chair Bill Ford on Thursday sounded the alarm over the potential for the U.S. government to eliminate production tax credits that support the manufacturing of electric vehicle batteries using Chinese tec...Reuters
Fri, May 30
US says that Israel accepts Gaza ceasefire plan; Hamas cool to it
Last ceasefire ended in March after two monthsDeep differences between Hamas, Israel have stymied ceasefire effortsHamas says the terms do not commit to ending warU.S.-backed aid operation expands to third site in GazaBy Gram Slattery, Michelle Nichols and Nidal al-Mughrabi WASHINGTON/UNITED NATI...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Japan tariff negotiator Akazawa will meet Bessent for tariff talks on May 30
TOKYO, May 30 (Reuters) - Japan's top tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said that he plans to meet U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent and others for the next round of Japan-U.S. talks on Friday in Washington D.C.Akazawa also told reporters that the talks will be held based on the understanding of de...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Trump administration report on US child health cited nonexistent studies, media report says
By Renee HickmanMay 29 (Reuters) - A U.S. government report on the health of American children cited scientific studies that did not exist to support its conclusions, according to a media report and some of the purported study authors on Thursday. The report produced by the Make America Healthy A...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Second group of Hong Kong democrats freed after 4 years in jail
HONG KONG, May 30 (Reuters) - Four people jailed in the landmark Hong Kong national security trial of "47 democrats" accused of conspiracy to commit subversion were freed on Friday after more than four years behind bars, the second group to be released in a month.Among those freed was long-t...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Trump administration considers allowing tariffs of up to 15% for 150 days, WSJ reports
May 29 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration is considering a stopgap effort to impose tariffs on large parts of the global economy under an existing law that includes language allowing for tariffs of up to 15% for 150 days, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing peop...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Chinese tech companies prepare for AI future without Nvidia, FT reports
May 29 (Reuters) - China's biggest technology companies have begun the process of switching to homegrown chips as they contend with a dwindling stockpile of Nvidia NVDA.O processors and tightening United States export controls, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. Alibaba 9988.HK, Tencent 0...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Tat Technologies Ltd Says Pricing Of An Underwritten Public Offering Of 4.15 Million Ordinary Shares At Public Offering Price Of $26.00 Per Ordinary Share
May 29 (Reuters) - TAT Technologies Ltd TATT.TA:TAT TECHNOLOGIES LTD - PRICING OF AN UNDERWRITTEN PUBLIC OFFERING OF 4,150,000 ORDINARY SHARES AT PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE OF $26.00 PER ORDINARY SHAREReuters
Fri, May 30
ANALYSIS-South Korea's presidential election set to reshape policies for key U.S. ally
Liberal Lee Jae-myung leads polls for June 3 voteHis party vows to pursue pragmatic, democratic policiesLee calls for engaging North Korea, not antagonizing China, RussiaSome Americans sceptical of Lee's move to moderate positionsBy Josh SmithSEOUL, May 30 (Reuters) - South Korean liberal candid...Reuters
Fri, May 30
COLUMN-Drones, doubts as US allies look to NATO summit
By Peter Apps LONDON, May 30 (Reuters) - As Estonia’s defence minister opened a tech conference this week focused heavily on cutting-edge military equipment, he said his nation’s strategy in the face of mounting Russian pressure was to turn itself into a “fly that can paralyse an elephant”.Estoni...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Musk aiming to send uncrewed Starship to Mars by end of 2026
Starship's timeline depends on future test-flight progressOrbital refueling remains a major hurdle to overcomeEnd of 2026 window is when planets align, missing deadline would delay by two yearsNASA aims for Starship moon mission as step to Mars in 2027By Steve Gorman and Joey Roulette LOS ANG...Reuters
Fri, May 30
WRAPUP 10-Trump's tariffs to remain in effect after appeals court grants stay
Trade court ruled Trump exceeded authority under emergency powers actAppeals court orders plaintiffs to respond by June 5, administration by June 9Uncertainty over tariffs impacts trade talks and market reactionsBy Dietrich Knauth and Sarah Marsh May 29 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court tempora...Reuters
Fri, May 30
US probes effort to impersonate White House Chief of Staff, WSJ reports
May 29 (Reuters) - U.S. federal authorities are investigating an effort to impersonate White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.The report said Wiles had told associates that some of her cellphone contacts had been h...Reuters
Fri, May 30
