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Pulse of the Hour
Kaiser's Data Breach Nightmare
Kaiser Permanente notifies millions of members about a significant data breach, highlighting ongoing privacy concerns in healthcare.
First U.S. Bank Failure of the Year
Philadelphia's Republic First Bank has been closed by regulators, marking 2023's first U.S. bank collapse and raising questions about banking stability.
Doomsday Plane's $13Bn Contract
U.S. Air Force awards a massive $13 billion contract to Sierra Nevada Corp. for a new 'Doomsday' plane, underscoring defense spending priorities.
Daimler Strike Averted
Daimler Truck North Carolina workers reach a last-minute deal to avert a strike, ensuring continued operations at one of the largest truck manufacturing plants.
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investorplace ⇢ Following the latest Halving event, Bitcoin's inflation rate has dropped to 0.83%, making it the scarcest asset in history and surpassing Gold's inflation rate of around 2.3%.
# inflation fed rate
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nytimes ⇢ The Federal Reserve may be hesitant to cut interest rates in 2024 due to signs of inflation resurgence, despite slowing economic growth, leading to uncertainty and market volatility.
# trump president court
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bostonherald ⇢ Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified that Donald Trump was more concerned about negative stories affecting his campaign than his family hearing about sex scandals involving a doorman, Playboy Bunny, and porn star.
# tiktok bytedance app
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inc ⇢ ByteDance plans to shut down TikTok rather than sell it if legal efforts fail to fight legislation banning the app from app stores in the United States, as reported by Reuters.
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# china anglo bhp
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asia.nikkei ⇢ Henan province in China experienced a significant drop in smartphone exports in the first quarter of this year, attributed to Apple's efforts to diversify its manufacturing supply chain outside of mainland China.
# israel gaza protests
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benzinga asia.nikkei nbcnews ⇢ A recent Harvard poll of young Americans found that while a majority support a permanent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, the issue ranks low in importance compared to other issues such as inflation, healthcare, and gun violence.
# home chipotle homes
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blockclubchicago ⇢ Chipotle's stock has surged nearly 7% to over $3,000, with strong consumer demand and improved financial performance leading to a 954% gain since its lowest point during the food-poisoning era in 2017.
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cbc.ca ⇢ Billionaire investor Ron Baron believes Tesla stock has hit bottom and will surge higher due to the company's low cost car initiative, robotaxi plans, and advancements in AI technology, with shares already up 10% for the week.
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# oil exxon chevron
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abcnews.go ⇢ Despite rising oil prices, Chevron and Exxon are expected to report lower profits in their quarterly results due to falling natural gas prices and lower refining margins, with potential impacts from ongoing disputes over acquisitions.
# boeing southwest airlines
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theguardian ⇢ After being stuck in the Port of Baltimore for over four weeks, cargo ships are finally able to leave through a newly cleared channel, bringing relief to crews and boosting business opportunities.
# workers union daimler
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trains ⇢ Tennessee lawmakers adjourned after passing a $1.9 billion tax cut and refund for businesses, while failing to reach consensus on universal school vouchers, amidst tensions over gun control and safety measures and restrictions on legislative debates.
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defensenews ⇢ Gravitics has been awarded a $1.7 million contract by the U.S. Space Force to develop orbital platforms for tactically responsive space missions, working with partners like Rocket Lab and True Anomaly.
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# retirement savings millennials
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siliconvalley theglobeandmail aol finance.yahoo businessinsider ft barrons ⇢ The US birthrate hit a record low in 2023, reflecting a global trend of declining fertility rates due to factors such as women delaying childbirth for career reasons and economic uncertainties, with potential negative impacts on the economy and social programs.
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thehill aol bloomberg pbs reason asia.nikkei ⇢ Wild Turkey Bourbon's third annual 101 Bold Nights concert series will feature country singer Warren Zeiders, with three exclusive US concerts benefiting Spaceflight Records, showcasing artists who trust their spirit and share Wild Turkey's commitment to community and creativity.
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cordcuttersnews benzinga cbc.ca inc ⇢ Skydance and Paramount are in advanced negotiations for a complex deal that would see Skydance acquire a majority stake in Paramount, with Sony and Apollo waiting in the wings with alternative offers.
# climate solar emissions
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youtube ft bloomberg semafor edition.cnn ⇢ The head of Canada's financial watchdog warns that the insurance industry is vulnerable to a major disaster like a significant earthquake, as Canada lacks a mechanism for government intervention to stabilize the industry in such a situation.
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# beer coffee wine
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forbes benzinga businessinsider inc ⇢ Constellation Brands reported strong earnings in its fourth quarter, driven by a surge in beer sales, particularly from popular imported brands like Corona, Modelo, and Pacifico, while its wine and spirits portfolio struggled.
# walton walmart rob
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atlassian ⇢ Walmart CEO Doug McMillon received a total compensation of $26.9 million last year, which is almost 1,000 times the median employee's pay, making him one of the highest-paid executives in the retail industry.
# irs tax file
axios wsj fastcompany marketwatch barrons apnews cnbc nytimes washingtonpost seattletimes zerohedge ⇢ The IRS' direct file pilot program, which allowed taxpayers in 12 states to file their taxes directly to the IRS for free, saved participants $5.6 million in fees and resulted in over $90 million in refunds.
# republic bank republicbank
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cointelegraph investors marketwatch edition.cnn nytimes reuters bloomberg ⇢ US regulators seized Republic First Bancorp and sold it to Fulton Bank amid regional banking woes, with Fulton Bank acquiring almost all of Republic Bank's assets and deposits to safeguard depositors, doubling its presence in the Philadelphia market.
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# fcc neutrality netneutrality
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tech.co thedailyupside ⇢ The FCC officially voted to reinstate net neutrality, passing an order titled Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet, with Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel highlighting the importance of fairness and connectivity in broadband regulation.
# milk virus bird
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# tobacco menthol cigarettes
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startribune ⇢ The Biden administration has indefinitely delayed implementing a ban on menthol cigarettes, citing feedback from civil rights and criminal justice movements, sparking outrage from anti-smoking advocates who argue that public health is being sacrificed for politics.
# yousaf pneumatic scotland
wsj bloomberg mediaite theweek marketwatch zerohedge theguardian marketplace ⇢ Humza Yousaf's position as Scotland's first minister is in jeopardy as he faces a no-confidence vote from opposition parties and former allies, with the outcome hinging on just one MSP's decision.
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# realestate estate homeservices
seattletimes wsj barrons businessinsider ft apnews bloomberg nytimes theglobeandmail vox marketwatch ⇢ Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway-owned real estate firm, HomeServices of America, has agreed to pay $250 million to settle lawsuits nationwide alleging that real estate brokerages forced homeowners to pay inflated commissions when selling their homes.
# draft nfl nfldraft
wsj aol axios marketwatch thestreet mediaite nbcnews ⇢ The 2024 NFL Draft will take place from April 25-27, with coverage on ABC, ESPN, and The NFL Network, and can be watched for free with a good HD antenna or through various streaming services with monthly fees.
# charles king palace
wsj pbs aol nbcnews ft bloomberg youtube ⇢ King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer in January after undergoing a procedure for an enlarged prostate, leading to a period of stepping back from public duties before ultimately returning to business as usual in April.
# venice tourists visitors
pbs fastcompany cbsnews bloomberg theguardian thestreet reuters investorplace ⇢ Venice has implemented a 5-euro day-tripper entry fee in an effort to manage overtourism, with residents protesting the program and tourists required to download a QR code for entry during peak hours.
Wikipedia Current Events
April 27
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Russian invasion of Ukraine
- Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure
- Ukraine says it attacked two oil refineries with drones in Krasnodar Krai, Russia. (Al Arabiya)
April 26
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Israeli–Palestinian conflict
- Israel–Hamas war
- Thirty rabbis and peace activists from the United States and Israel are arrested near the Gaza–Israel barrier while protesting to bring awareness to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. (The New York Times)
- An 18-year-old woman is stabbed in Ramla, Israel, and is reported to be in "serious" condition. (AFP via Yahoo! News) (Jerusalem Post)
- Israel–Hamas war
- Moro conflict
- The Philippine Army announces that it has killed Nawapi Abdulsaid, an Abu Sayyaf militant, during a shootout two days ago in Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Basilan, Philippines. Abdulsaid was involved in fifteen beheadings as well as in attacks against security forces. (AP)
- Four expatriate workers from Yemen are killed by a drone attack in the Khor Mor gas field in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. (Reuters)
Disasters and accidents
- At least ten people are killed in a fire at a guesthouse in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Reuters)
- A tornado outbreak in areas near Omaha, Nebraska, United States, leads to the issuance of multiple tornado emergencies across the states of Nebraska and Iowa. (Times Now)(National Weather Service)
International relations
- China–Palestine relations
- Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin says that China will host unity talks between Hamas and Fatah. (Reuters)
Law and crime
- A court in Ukraine orders the arrest of agriculture minister Mykola Solskyi on a charge of illegal acquisition of land worth $7 million. (Reuters)
- Thousands of people protest in Budapest, Hungary, demanding reforms to child protection laws. (Reuters)
- A court in Romania rules that the human trafficking trial of British businessman Andrew Tate can proceed. (The Guardian)
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# riyadh meituan saudi
zerohedge nytimes bloomberg reuters scmp ⇢ Saudi Arabia's NEOM project, including The Line, a futuristic city within NEOM, is facing significant setbacks and downsizing due to financial and geopolitical challenges, raising doubts about the viability of the project.
# modi bjp india
theweek bloomberg wsj asia.nikkei cnbc ⇢ The India elections, spanning over several weeks, are marred by violence, hate speech accusations, and concerns about the fairness of the electoral process, with Prime Minister Modi expected to win a third term despite opposition challenges.
# haiti rwanda council
semafor reuters wsj pbs theweek mediaite reason ⇢ Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned, leading to the swearing-in of a transitional council amidst escalating violence and a humanitarian crisis, with skepticism about their ability to address the country's challenges.
# silica apollo 85billion
prnewswire seattletimes barrons wsj bloomberg ⇢ U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Apollo Funds for $1.85 billion in an all-cash transaction, with U.S. Silica stockholders receiving $15.50 per share.
# kaiser kaiserpermanente permanente
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abc7 wsj ⇢ Health insurance giant Kaiser notified millions of its members of a data breach involving unauthorized access to a network server, making it the largest confirmed health-related data breach of 2024 so far.
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yahoo sfgate ⇢ The teen child of tech founders who set up Slack and Flickr, Mint Butterfield, has gone missing in California, with authorities appealing for help in finding the 16-year-old believed to have run away, possibly to San Francisco.