The Intelligence from The Economist - Protectionist racket: trade-war rhetoric

As President Donald Trump threatens new tariffs on Mexican goods, retaliatory ones between China and America are starting to bite. That puts China’s party leaders—and their hardening nationalist message—in a tricky spot. We examine how the global grounding of Boeing’s 737 MAX planes might change air-safety regulation. And a visit to Venice’s Biennale, where immigration and climate change are taking centre stage.

The NewsWorthy - Mexican Tariffs, Spelling Bee Octochamps & Star Wars Land – Friday, May 31st, 2019

The news to know for Friday, May 31st, 2019!

Today, we're talking about a new threat of tariffs and what it has to do with illegal immigration.

Plus: a historic National Spelling Bee with *eight* winners, when at-home deliveries are expected to double, and a billion dollar Star Wars Land...

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

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Sources: 

Mexican Tariffs: WSJ, FOX News, USA Today, NBC News

Reactions to Mueller: NYT, AP, CBS News, NPR

Death Penalty Ban: NPR, Washington Post, VOX

Measles Milestone: AP, CNN, WSJ

FDA on CBD: CNBC, NBC News

JUUL Stores: CNBC, Reuters

Sunday Delivery: WSJ, Fox Business, CBS News

Historic Spelling Bee: ESPN, Twitter

WorldPride in NY: World Pride NYC, CNN, Chicago Tribune

Harry Potter eBooks: CNET, BBC

$1B Star Wars Land: CNET, MarketWatch, WSJ

 

The Intelligence from The Economist - Likudn’t: Israel’s political crisis

For the first time since Israel’s founding, efforts to form a government have failed. What will the resulting snap election mean for Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu? Alleged meddling in the Czech judiciary has sparked protests; it seems that challenges to the rule of law are proliferating in eastern Europe. And, we visit Crimea’s winemakers, who are struggling after annexation by Russia.

The NewsWorthy - Mueller Speaks, NBA Finals & 5G Explainer – Thursday, May 30th, 2019

The news to know for Thursday, May 30th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about the special counsel's first public comments since his investigation started two years ago, and what could happen next. 

Plus: what to knowa bout the NBA finals, Amazon's newest smart device, and why Uber says you could be kicked off its app.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking all about 5G: what it is, how it could impact you and when it will be widely available. Brendan Gill from OpenSignal joins us to explain.

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy helps breaks it all down for you. 

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Sources: 

Mueller Speaks: AP, The Hill, NYT, NBC News

Primary Debates: Politico, AP, U.S. News & World Report

Israel’s New Election: The Guardian, BBC, ABC News

Severe Weather: The Weather Channel, Accuweather, NYT

Alex Trebek Update: USA Today, People

NBA Finals: NBA.com, ESPN, CBS Sports

Alexa Voice History: Engadget, CNBC

Echo Show 5: The Verge

Uber “Deactivates” Riders: The Verge, TechCrunch

Marijuana Delivery Apps: Engadget, Android Police

In-Flight 5G: The Verge, VentureBeat

 

 

The Daily Signal - #472: How to Achieve Racial Unity in America

We live in divided times—that's no secret. And sometimes, those divisions fall along racial lines. Former NFL player Miles McPherson dealt with racism daily growing up in an interracial family. Now as a pastor, he's seeking to build a more perfect and racially unified nation. Today, I'll have Pastor McPherson on the show to share his story, and his hope for America.We also cover these stories:-Special counsel Robert Mueller breaks his silence on the FBI investigation into the Trump campaign.-Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., ramps up calls for impeachment.-Another House member blocks disaster aid.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet,iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Baba Go Slow: Nigeria’s President gets another term

Muhammadu Buhari earned the nickname “Baba Go Slow” for a lackadaisical approach to reform as Nigeria’s president. He mismanaged the economy, failed to tackle corruption and has been unable to restrain the terrorist group Boko Haram. Will he be more effective in his second term? Also, why so many climbers are perishing on the slopes of Everest. And for the first time in football history, clubs from just one nation compete in Europe’s top tournaments. How England’s Premier League teams have outperformed expectations.

The NewsWorthy - Abortion Ruling, Diabetes Data & Apple’s New iPod – Wednesday, May 29th, 2019

The news to know for Wednesday, May 29th, 2019!

Today, what to know about a record-breaking two weeks of tornadoes, a Supreme Court ruling about abortion, and the diabetes data that has even some doctors stumped.

Plus: a billionaire's major pledge, the type of cannabis now allowed on planes, and Apple's new iPod...

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

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Sources:

Record-Breaking Tornadoes: AP, The Weather Channel, AccuWeather, NYT, USA TODAY

Missouri Abortion Clinic Closing: CBS News, NPR

SCOTUS on Abortion: The Washington Post, WSJ, NYT

Netflix on Abortion: Variety, Deadline

Diabetes Down, Obesity Up: TIME/AP

New Medical Conditions: Quartz, CNBC, CBS News

TSA’s CBD Guidelines: FOX News, NBC News, CNN, TSA

Sports Illustrated Sold: USA Today, NYT

Mrs. Bezos Fortune: CNN, ABC News

Apple’s New iPod: Business Insider, The Verge

Moto Z4 Sold: Droid Life, The Verge, Engadget

The Daily Signal - #473: Rep. Andy Biggs on Mueller’s Statement, Border Security

Special Counsel Robert Mueller recently broke his silence on the Russia investigation, and Democrats are ramping up calls for impeachment. Today, Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs joins the podcast to weigh in on Mueller, impeachment, and a subject very important to his state: border security.We also cover these stories:-President Donald Trump steps up attacks on Mueller.-Missouri's last abortion clinic could be closing shortly.-Fetal "heartbeat bill" sent to governor's desk in Louisiana.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

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The Daily Signal - #471: Christopher Scalia on the Faith of His Father, Antonin Scalia

Antonin Scalia was a towering Supreme Court justice who left an indelible mark on America. But he was also a man of deep faith, and that faith continues on with his children. We discuss that faith with Christopher Scalia, the son of the late Supreme Court justice and the co-editor of a new book, "On Faith: Lessons from an American Believer."We also cover these stories:-The Supreme Court upholds part of an Indiana law on abortion.-The court also declines to hear a case about transgender students and bathrooms.-Gillette features a transgender boy in a new ad.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Continental breakfast: European elections

Europe’s voters have shown they are not happy with traditional parties. But even as the Brexit Party surged in Britain, populists across the continent found elections to the European Parliament tougher than expected, while the Green Party made a strong showing, buoyed by climate concerns. Despite being "asset-light", some tech companies need property to keep expanding. That’s good news for real-estate investment trusts. And quinoa is the grain getting a new lease of life.