0728. NYTimes

Breaking News 1.

In a bipartisan vote, the Senate passed a $280 billlion bill aimed at building up America's manufacturing and tech sectors to counter China.

 

Breaking News 2.

The Fed raised interest rates by 0.75%, another big jump as it continues its aggressive campaign to rein in inflation.

 

Breaking News 3.

The U.S. offered Fussia a deal to free the W.N.B.A. star Brittney Griner and the ex-Marine Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

 

Breaking News 4.

In a reversal, Senator Joe Manchin said he had struck a deal with Democrats on a climate and tax package, arguing taht it would reduce inflation.

 

Breaking  News5.

A man charged with helping attack the Capitol police officer Brain Scknick during the Jan.6 riot accepted a plea deal to lesser charges.

 

Breaking News 6.

The U.S. Senate passes a major indurstrial policy bill, Japan struggles to curb monkey attacks, Hong Kong's leaders embraced Xi Jinping

 

Breaking News 7.

Hong Kong's Leaders Embraced Xi Official in the city are rushing to show their devotion to Xi Jinping, China leader, in what one opposition voice called "a personality cult"

 

Breaking News 8.

JetBlue and Spirit Airlines said they agreed to merge, a day after a long-running bid for Spirit by Frontier Airlines fell apart.

 

Breaking News 9.

The U.S. economy shark in the second quarter, rasing fears that the country could be close to a recession - or perhaps hat one has begun.