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What to watch for today
The world’s top two economies talk. South China Sea tensions and economic policy are key topics as US treasury secretary Jacob Lew and secretary of state John Kerry visit Beijing for the two-day US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue. President Xi Jinping opened the meeting by saying the two countries shouldn’t be afraid to disagree.
The Fed chief speaks. Markets will listen carefully to Janet Yellen’s lunchtime speech in Philadelphia. The US Federal Reserve chair might give some hints as to whether Friday’s disappointing data on the US jobs market will slow the march toward further rate hikes.
Modi in Washington. Indian prime minister Narendra Modi arrives for a visit in the US during which he is set to visit president Barack Obama and address both houses of Congress. Some US lawmakers plan to ask Modi about India’s record on human trafficking.
Over the weekend
Switzerland said ”no” to universal basic income. On Sunday, voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to give $2,500 a month of guaranteed income to citizens. But the idea still intrigues leaders in other European countries and even Silicon Valley.
Peru voted for a new president. Early results indicate a slight lead for former World Bank executive Pedro Pablo Kuczynski over his rival Keiko Fujimori. Keiko, the daughter of jailed former president Alberto Fujimori, won the first round of voting in April, but her party has been hit by corruption scandals.
Hillary Clinton won the Puerto Rico primary. She’s now just 30 delegates short of the 2,383 she needs for the nomination ahead of Tuesday’s California primary, far ahead of rival Bernie Sanders.
Italy voted in mayoral elections. Sunday’s exit polls suggested that Virginia Raggi from the anti-establishment Five Star Movement—Italy’s main opposition party—has a large lead in the voting for the major of Rome. A win by Raggi could threaten prime minister Matteo Renzi’s planned referendum on constitutional reforms later in the year.
The world mourned Muhammed Ali. People in the boxer’s hometown of Louisville, Kentucky weren’t the only ones to remember Ali and his illustrious career. This weekend, Muslims all over the world celebrated the unifying effect that he had for them.
Quartz obsession interlude
Marc Bain on the sneaker designs inspired by LGBT pride month. “Pride Month has become widely recognized and, like other commemorative events, commodified. Brands use it as an opportunity to show support, but also to connect with customers. Some of these efforts can feel half-hearted and mostly like a way to grab a few extra dollars. But there are excited, thoughtful products to be found.” Read more here.
Matters of debate
The US, India, and Japan should strengthen their military ties. Such relationships can prevent China from dominating the Asia-Pacific region in this century.
Writing longer emails saves time. By keeping them too brief, you run the risk of an endless back and forth.
Don’t love yourself just the way you are. Constantly changing tiny details about how you behave can help you avoid getting stuck in a rut.
Surprising discoveries
Mark Zuckerberg has been hacked on Pinterest and Twitter. Happens to the best of us, Mark.
A prized mascot has been banned from the Euro 2016 soccer tournament. “My cock’s part of the French football legend,” his owner protested.
Airbus 3D-printed a functioning aircraft. Called Thor, it resembles a large, white model airplane.
The universe is expanding faster than we realized. About 5-9% faster, according to readings from the Hubble space telescope.
Turkey sunk a plane off the Aegean coast. The large A300 airbus will attract underwater flora and fauna, becoming an artificial reef for divers.
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