Six Russian journalists have been detained by authorities. They include one who covered Navalny

Authorities in Russia have detained six journalists across the country this month, including a journalist who covered the trials of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny for several years, media freedom organization Reporters Without Borders said Thursday. Antonina Favorskaya was detained and accused by Russian authorities of taking part in an “extremist organization” by posting on … Read more

US may soon unveil list of Chinese chip factories barred from receiving tech

By Karen Freifeld and Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration is drawing up a list of advanced Chinese chipmaking factories barred from receiving key tools, three people familiar with matter said, to make it easier for companies to stem technology flows into China. The list could be released in the next few months, … Read more

Tesla Stock: Bulls Turn Bearish As ‘Nightmare’ First Quarter Comes To An End

Tesla (TSLA) bulls expect Q1 to be the first official disappointment of a difficult 2024 with the global EV giant heading toward a likely delivery miss. In addition, full-year earnings predictions have dropped 94 cents since the end of 2023. TSLA shares edged lower Thursday. X Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives, a longtime Tesla bull, … Read more

Central and Eastern European countries mark 20 years in NATO with focus on war in Ukraine

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Several central and Eastern European countries began marking on Thursday the 20th anniversary of the largest expansion of the NATO military alliance when formerly socialist countries became members of the bloc. Military aircraft roared over the Lithuanian capital Vilnius. At the main airbase hosting Spanish and Portuguese fighter jets tasked with … Read more

Sen. Bob Menendez decides not to delay May trial with appeal of judge’s ruling

NEW YORK (AP) — New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will not appeal a judge’s ruling on Constitutional grounds that would have delayed his May trial, his lawyers said Thursday. The Democrat’s lawyers notified the Manhattan federal judge who will preside over the May 6 trial in a letter that the senator’s decision was “principally motivated … Read more