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# inflation fed prices
bloomberg
Argentina to Offer Bonds in First Step to Lift Currency Controls╎bloomberg
bitcoinist
Bitcoin Wins Inflation Rate Battle With Gold, Now Scarcest
thestreet
Thought the Fed would give us an interest-rate break in '24? Think again
financialpost
Scotiabank CEO shifts focus to North America, vows 'significant' change in mindset
marketwatch
Boston Beer reports a surprise profit as Twisted Tea shipments keep growing
barchart
Wheat Continues Rally as Dryness Expands in Southern Plains
finance.yahoo
Bank Of America Thinks '2024 Is Starting To Look Like 2015 But In Reverse' While Jamie Dimon Warns 2024 Looks Like The 1970s
edition.cnn
Fears about stagflation are mounting in the US. It’s every central banker’s worst nightmare
marketplace
U.S. GDP grew by 1.6% in the first quarter, slower than expected
zerohedge
As Tax-Season Ebbs, Money-Market Funds See Return Of Inflows; Fed's Bank Bailout Fund Remains At $126BN
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⇢ 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%.
# trump court immunity
businessinsider
Too busy for hush money? Trump debuts longshot 'multi-tasking' defense during testimony by longtime assistant Rhona Graff╎businessinsider
benzinga
Kim Kardashian And VP Harris Discuss Cannabis Justice Reform And 'Second Chances' At The White House
nytimes
School Employee Arrested After Racist Deepfake Recording of Principal Spreads
theregister
Man arrested for 'framing colleague' with AI-generated voice
mediaite
Trump Leaves Court and Curiously Tells Reporters, ‘I Was Forced to Be Here and I’m Glad I Was’
wsj
Trump Attorneys Say Tabloid Publisher Supported Former President for Business, Not Votes
ft
US Supreme Court debates limits of presidential immunity in Trump appeal
msnbc
Official acts versus private? Justices weigh Trump's presidential immunity claims
bloomberg
Wary Supreme Court Could Extend Trump’s Immunity Bid Past November
axios
Trump gets handed a lot more Truth Social stock
nbcnews
Trump hush money trial live updates: David Pecker returns to testify about Playboy playmate payouts
semafor
NY court overturns Harvey Weinstein's conviction, but he won't be released
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⇢ During testimony by his longtime assistant Rhona Graff, Trump debuts a longshot defense claiming he was too busy to be involved in hush money payments due to his ability to multitask effectively.
# ev anglo bhp
thestreet
Amazon's bestselling electric tiller that's a 'powerful time saver' is on sale for a limited time╎thestreet
pbs
New EPA emissions rules could hasten retirement of coal-fired power plants
investorplace
3 Hydrogen Stocks That Could Be Multibaggers in the Making: April Edition
bloomberg
BHP Swoops for Anglo
mining
BHP-Anglo American potential merger: It’s all about copper
tipranks
Is Li Auto Stock (NASDAQ:LI) a Buy as It Challenges Tesla?
nytimes
Key Solar Panel Ingredient Is Made in the U.S.A. Again
seattletimes
Mining giant BHP Billiton makes $39 billion bid for Anglo American to expand copper operations
youtube
Billionaire investor Ron Baron: Expect Tesla's stock to go up 'huge' now
barrons
BHP Might Need to Boost Its Bid for Anglo American. Other Buyers Could Emerge
theguardian
BHP’s takeover bid for Anglo American is clever but far too low
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⇢ The Sun Joe Electric Tiller and Cultivator, Amazon's bestselling model with a 12-amp motor and six steel angled tines, is currently on sale for $140 and praised by over 22,000 five-star reviewers for its powerful and time-saving performance.
Movers
Cluster
# israel gaza hamas
mediaite
White House Blasts Trump’s ‘Repugnant and Divisive’ Comment About Charlottesville Being a ‘Peanut’╎mediaite
vox
Mass graves at two hospitals are the latest horrors from Gaza
ft
Police presence grows as pro-Palestine protests spread across US campuses
pbs
News Wrap: U.S. and 17 other nations demand Hamas release remaining hostages
axios
Trump: Charlottesville rally was a "little peanut" compared to pro-Palestinian protests
reason
Texas public colleges crack down on peaceful anti-Israel protests
benzinga
Students Demand Universities Sell Off Israel-Related Stocks, Hundreds Arrested In Nationwide Protests: 'Stop Investing In This Genocide'
bloomberg
Mapping Life in Rafah
wsj
Andrew Cuomo: Antisemitism at Columbia University Is a Disgrace
semafor
Israel set to invade Rafah as Egypt fears influx of refugees
asia.nikkei
Support for Ukraine's freedom strengthens Asia's security
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⇢ The White House condemned former President Trump for minimizing the deadly 2017 Charlottesville rally as a "peanut" compared to current protests, highlighting President Biden's efforts to combat antisemitism and criticizing Trump's history of meeting with anti-Semites.
# home homes mortgage
zerohedge
Get Ready To Be Hammered By Property Taxes╎zerohedge
bloomberg
Billionaire Stephen Ross Believes in South Florida
cbsnews
Rise in all-cash transactions turbocharge price gains for luxury homes
benzinga
Freddie Mac Issues Monthly Volume Summary for March 2024
aol
Cost of buying a home in America reaches a new high, Redfin says
marketwatch
Housing supply surges by up to 50% in these metro areas
siliconvalley
Four Bay Area properties awarded 3 ‘Keys’ from new Michelin hotel guide
finance.yahoo
Mortgage rates continue upward climb to 7.17%
abcnews.go
Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs for fourth straight week to highest level since November
wsj
Hippies Settled This Unusual California Community. Now Its Homes Sellfor Millions
businessinsider
A California woman bought a vacant lot in Hawaii and discovered a $500,000 house was built on it without her permission
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⇢ Americans are facing a potential increase in property taxes due to rising home valuations, limited supply of homes on the market, and the funding of public schools through property taxes.
# tiktok bytedance app
ic3.gov
Alert on Cryptocurrency Money Services Businesses╎ic3.gov
apnews
Ring customers get $5.6 million in refunds in privacy settlement
inc
In Settlement, FTC Sends $5.6 Million in Refunds to Ring Customers
businessinsider
2 founders of a crypto mixer charged with laundering funds from the dark web
fortune
SEC sued over Ethereum, crypto firm asks court to state token is not a security
techcrunch
Breaking down TikTok’s legal arguments around free speech, national security claims
thehill
FTC awarding more than $5M in refunds to Ring customers over privacy settlement
theregister
US arrests alleged founders of Samourai Wallet crypto mixer
bostonherald
TikTok has promised to sue over the potential US ban. What’s the legal outlook?
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⇢ Consensys has filed a lawsuit against the SEC, claiming that the regulator's attempt to classify Ethereum as a security and investigate its MetaMask wallet product violates the company's rights and goes against previous regulatory consensus.
# china blinken chinese
scmp
Global funds build ‘significant exposure’ to Chinese stocks in mood shift: HSBC╎scmp
bloomberg
Chinese Firms Are Investing Abroad at Fastest Pace in Eight Years
asia.nikkei
Apple moves closer to China despite supply chain shifts
barrons
Apple Drops to Fourth Place Smartphone Seller in China
tipranks
Hong Kong Stocks: Analysts Remain Bullish on Alibaba Stock
wsj
Secretary of State Blinken warned Chinese leader Xi that the U.S. was prepared to act if Beijing didn't cut back on its support for…
reuters
Half of Russia's payments to China made through middlemen, sources say
zerohedge
Blinken Threatens China Over Russia Ties, Warns Xi Against "Downward Spiral" In Relations With US
theregister
Huawei and partners reportedly plan to produce high bandwidth memory by 2026
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⇢ Global fund managers have increased their exposure to Chinese stocks, shifting from underweight to neutral positions, following regulatory changes and a rebound in the market, while also reducing their allocation in Taiwan.
Cluster
# ai aircraft micron
theregister
Amazon to spend $11B on cluster of Indiana bit barns╎theregister
inc
While Biden Touts Chip Plant Funds, Prospective Workers Wait for Production to Start
barrons
Biden Keeps Doling Out Billions to Chipmakers. Here’s What Really Matters
calcalistech
Nagomi Security, which has developed a proactive security and threat exposure management platform, emerges from stealth with a $23M Series…
wsbt
Amazon to build $11 billion data center near New Carlisle
thedailyupside
DeepMind Patent Adds to Robotic AI Ambitions
benzinga
Joshu Achieves SOC 2 Type II Recertification
economist
Generative AI has a clean-energy problem
aol
The CEO of OpenAI rival Cohere shakes off the haters: ‘We’re still sort of the underdog’
nytimes
Biden, Seeking to Build on Fruitful Week, Will Announce Billions in Chip Grants
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⇢ Amazon is investing $11 billion in building multiple datacenters in Indiana, creating 1,000 new jobs, improving infrastructure, and offering skills workshops, as part of its efforts to advance in AI technology and address shareholder concerns.
# stripe okx payments
pymnts
Stripe to Launch Support for Global Stablecoin Payments This Summer╎pymnts
goodmorningamerica
The Home Depot celebrates Halloween early with new 7-foot Skelly Dog
benzinga
LA Pride Unveils "Pride is Universal" LGBTQ+ Event at Universal Studios Hollywood on June 15
coindesk
Stripe Brings Back Crypto Payments Via USDC Stablecoin
theblock.co
Stripe to enable USDC payments starting this summer
cnbc
Stripe co-founder says high interest rates flushed out Silicon Valley's 'wackiest' ideas
techcrunch
After 6-year hiatus, Stripe to start taking crypto payments, starting with USDC stablecoin
socialmediatoday
Reddit Adds Dynamic Product Ads to Help Brands Reach Shoppers in the Discovery Phase
inc
6 Strategies For Improving Your Business Reputation Online
wsj
Used-Car Sales Have Moved Online---Here's Why Both Customers and Dealers Are Happy
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⇢ Stripe will start supporting global stablecoin payments this summer, allowing merchants to accept stablecoins for online transactions on their platform, after previously stopping crypto payments in 2018 due to technical issues and lack of demand.
# boeing southwest airlines
cnbc
Check out Southwest Airlines's stock price (LUV) in real time╎cnbc
cnbc
Check out Boeing's stock price (BA) in real time
cnbc
Check out Delta Air Lines's stock price (DAL) in real time
reuters
Rampup costs weigh on Q1 but Airbus hikes A350 output goal
aol
Open seating no more? Southwest CEO says airline is weighing cabin changes
tipranks
Boeing (NYSE:BA) Notches Up Despite Credit Rating Cut
abcnews.go
Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports after loss. American Airlines posts 1Q loss as well
bloomberg
Southwest Air Is Considering Ditching Unassigned Seating
wsj
Airbus Sticks to Plane Delivery Goal, Ramps Up A350 Production
cnn
Boeing problems lead Southwest to drop service to four airports
theglobeandmail
Boeing’s credit rating under pressure as S&P revises outlook to ‘negative’
businessinsider
Southwest is leaving 4 cities this year as it deals with Boeing's 737 Max crisis
barrons
Airbus Earnings Are Almost Here. Boeing Investors Should Watch for 1 Key Thing
nytimes
Southwest Quits Four Airports in Cost-Cutting Drive
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⇢ Southwest Airlines is considering changes to its open-seating cabins to potentially introduce premium seating options and additional fees, in response to competitors' success in generating revenue from seating fees.
# fcc internet neutrality
finance.yahoo
Peacock losses narrow as Comcast hints at future price hikes╎finance.yahoo
apnews
Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
barrons
Why Did Roku Stock Fall After Gaining? Worries About the Second Half
variety
Roku reports Q1 revenue up 19% YoY to $882M, vs. $848.62M est., a net loss of $50.9M, compared to $193.6M YoY, and 81.6M active accounts,…
wsj
Amazon, YouTube Vie for NBA Streaming Rights as League's Media Talks Heat Up
techcrunch
FCC officially votes to reinstate net neutrality
cbsnews
Net neutrality is back: FCC bars broadband providers from meddling with internet speed
hollywoodreporter
Peacock Quarterly Loss Narrows to $639M as Streamer Hits 34M Subscribers
deadline
Peacock “Starting To See Traction” From Combo Of Sports And Entertainment, Comcast President Mike Cavanagh Says
reuters
Comcast tops revenue estimates on streaming growth, strong park attendance
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⇢ Comcast's streaming service Peacock saw a narrowing of losses in the first quarter, adding 3 million subscribers and increasing revenue by 54%, with plans to leverage its content offering for future price hikes and advertising revenue growth during the Paris Olympics.
Cluster
# paramount walton skydance
cnbc
Check out Paramount Global's stock price (PARA) in real time╎cnbc
barrons
Walmart’s Rob Walton to Retire From Board
aol
Paramount and Skydance inch closer to a merger as key hurdle looms
bloomberg
Atlassian Co-CEO Mike Farquhar Resigns, Leaving Mike Cannon-Brookes as Sole Chief
wsj
Walmart Founder's Son to Retire From Retailer's Board
investors
Atlassian Earnings Top Estimates. Co-CEO Farquhar To Step Down
tipranks
Atlassian Co-Founder Transitions to Advisory Role
nytimes
Paramount Chief Executive Bob Bakish Could Be Out Next Week
finance.yahoo
Paramount board weighs removing CEO amid sale talks, WSJ says
businessinsider
Meet Rob Walton, the Walmart heir worth $79.8 billion who's retiring from the company's board after more than 40 years
cordcuttersnews
Paramount is Reportedly Close to a Deal to Merge With Skydance, But Spectrum Cable TV is a Major Hurdle
siliconrepublic
This engineer didn’t let imposter syndrome hold her back
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⇢ Paramount Global and Skydance Media are close to finalizing a merger deal valued at around $5 billion, with David Ellison set to become CEO and Jeff Shell as president, while facing a key hurdle with a renewal agreement with Charter Communications.
# chipotle milk virus
cnbc
Cramer praises companies like Chipotle that can grow despite a slowing economy and inflation╎cnbc
247wallst
This Is How Much Chipotle Stock Is Up Since Its Worst Era Ever
thestreet
Chipotle isn’t shy about making a controversial move
fastcompany
Chipotle stock price just hit an all-time high, even as other chains struggle to stay afloat
finance.yahoo
Chipotle reverses protein policy, says workers can choose chicken once again
aol
Chipotle CFO said diners will keep burritos in their budget, as US GDP growth slows
barrons
Colombia Restricts U.S. Beef Imports Amid Growing Worries Over Bird Flu Outbreak
nytimes
Federal Officials Find No Live Bird Flu Virus in Initial Milk Tests
theglobeandmail
U.S. senators push for bird-flu response as FDA reports milk findings
bloomberg
Is Dairy Safe Now That Traces of Bird Flu Are in Milk?
benzinga
Chipotle's Stock Sizzles: Hits Record High After Stellar Q1 Earnings, Charts Indicate Further Bullish Momentum
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⇢ 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.
# retirement boomers savings
semafor
US birthrate dips to record low in line with global trend╎semafor
axios
Births dropped in 2023, ending pandemic baby boom
bostonherald
Retirement could come sooner than you think
247wallst
Retirement Planning: Here’s How Much To Have Saved at 55
marketwatch
A $100,000 salary no longer buys you a middle-class lifestyle. Here’s why it costs so much more now
cnbc
You need at least $1 million to retire comfortably in these 10 U.S. states
nbcnews
A $1 million wealth gap now divides white families from Black and Hispanic ones, research shows
aol
The economy is moving us back into the 19th century as fertility rates plunge
cbsnews
Planning on retiring at 65? Most Americans retire far earlier
foxbusiness
Raising a child in the US is getting even more expensive
finance.yahoo
Ask an Advisor: I'm 60 and ‘Feeling Hopeless' With Just $15k Saved. What Can I Do Now to Increase My Retirement Savings?
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⇢ 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.
# autopilot tesla nhtsa
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businessinsider
Tesla driver said he was using Autopilot when he fatally hit a motorcyclist
marketplace
GM was collecting and sharing drivers’ data, often without their knowledge
thestreet
New safety tests expose flaws in key automotive safety tech
nbcnews
Tesla driver in Seattle-area crash that killed motorcyclist told police he was using Autopilot
futurism
Former Tesla Engineer Alarmed as Large Piece Falls Off Cybertruck
wsj
Federal auto-safety regulators are examining the adequacy of Tesla's recall of two million vehicles with Autopilot software, tying the…
jalopnik
Here's How GM Was Able To Spy On The Driving Habits Of Millions Of Its Customers [Update]
theguardian
Tesla Autopilot feature was involved in 13 fatal crashes, US regulator says
aol
Tesla driver said he was using Autopilot when he fatally hit a motorcyclist
foxbusiness
Just one out of 10 SUVs receives 'good' crash test rating
cnbc
Federal regulator finds Tesla Autopilot has ‘critical safety gap’ linked to hundreds of collisions
barrons
Tesla’s AutoPilot Recall Gets New Probe. This Is When to Worry About the Stock
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⇢ General Motors was found to be collecting and sharing drivers' data without their knowledge, leading to increased insurance rates for some GM car owners, including reporter Kashmir Hill who discovered she was being tracked.
Cluster
# workers agreements union
edition.cnn
FTC is sued by business groups over its ban on noncompete agreements, which may delay enforcement╎edition.cnn
benzinga
Tragic loss of CN Rail worker mourned by United Steelworkers union
apnews
BNSF becomes 2nd major railroad to sign on to anonymous federal safety hotline for some workers
axios
States where noncompete agreements are banned or restricted
seattletimes
U.S. labor secretary says UAW win at Tennessee Volkswagen plant shows southern workers back unions
npr
UAW strike at Daimler Truck averted at 11th hour
trains
Norfolk Southern loses support of engineers’ union in proxy battle with activist investor (updated)
cnbc
Activist Ancora endorsed by second Norfolk Southern union, splitting labor support
ft
Ban on non-compete agreements sends shockwave across Wall Street
reuters
Daimler Truck faces imminent strike by over 7300 US workers
aol
The FTC noncompete ban means companies need to totally rethink their people strategy: ‘You’ve got to convince employees to stay’
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⇢ The United Steelworkers union mourns the tragic loss of CN Rail worker Juver Balmores, who was killed in a head-on collision near Clearwater, B.C., leaving behind a wife and three children, with another USW member hospitalized.
# artists ho art
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aol
How Billie Eilish has transformed her style with colorful hair, from green roots to a blonde bob she regrets
barrons
Advisor Leslie Ramos Makes a Case for Giving to Arts and Culture
nytimes
Michael Cuscuna, Who Unearthed Hidden Jazz Gems, Dies at 75
benzinga
Stonewall Museum exhibit "Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes" comes to CCNY; LGBTQ+ activist Laverne Cox features on May 7
theweek
Love's Labour's Lost: a 'laugh-a-minute-delight' starring Bridgerton's Luke Thompson
inc
300 Music A-Listers Sign Letter In Support of Efforts to Nix Predatory Concert Ticket Resellers
cnbc
Taylor Swift’s new song resonates with working women
theglobeandmail
The summer after Barbenheimer and the strikes, Hollywood charts a new course
thehill
More than 250 musicians call for concert ticketing reform
businessinsider
A clothing designer says Taylor Swift wearing her skort was the 'ultimate karma' against brands that have ripped her off
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⇢ Billie Eilish has experimented with various bold hair colors and styles throughout her career, from neon-green roots to a blonde bob she later regretted, ultimately finding a sense of freedom and self-expression with a chocolate shade.
# cannabis menthol tobacco
apnews
Tennessee lawmakers adjourn after finalizing $1.9B tax cut and refund for businesses╎apnews
pbs
Tennessee legislators approve criminalization of adults who help minors obtain gender-affirming care
benzinga
DIZPOT Announces Strategic Expansion into Emerging Minnesota Cannabis Market
investorplace
The Only 3 Cannabis Stocks Sensible Investors Are Buying
wsj
The Biden administration won't move to ban menthol cigarettes, after the White House weighed the potential public-health benefits of a ban…
nytimes
Biden Delays Ban on Menthol Cigarettes
reason
Alabama bill would criminalize librarians who allow ‘material harmful to minors’
theweek
'Horror stories of women having to carry nonviable fetuses'
zerohedge
Tennessee Is First State To Criminalize Adults Who Help Minors Receive "Gender-Affirming" Care Without Parental Consent
politico
Arizona Dems protest after GOP blocks vote to repeal abortion ban
npr
Biden administration abandons plan to ban menthol cigarettes, citing 'feedback'
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⇢ 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.
# onion lawson tetrahedron
businessinsider
Twilio founder Jeff Lawson appears to have just bought The Onion╎businessinsider
theweek
Magazine solutions
techcrunch
Area man, Twilio co-founder Jeff Lawson, buys The Onion
seattletimes
The Onion Sold by G/O Media
wsj
What's News: World-Wide
deadline
The Onion Is Sold Again, New Owners Named After A Gag From The Site Plan To Keep Staff Intact In Chicago
mediaite
Popular Satire Site ‘The Onion’ Sold By G/O Media Weeks After Unloading Deadspin
axios
Inside the sale of The Onion, and what comes next
benzinga
The Week in Canadian Press Releases: 10 Stories You Need to See
politico
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
variety
The Onion Sold to Founder of Twilio, Who Taps Ex-NBC News Reporter Ben Collins to Lead Satire Site as CEO
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⇢ Twilio co-founder Jeff Lawson has purchased satirical online newspaper The Onion, citing its importance as a national treasure and his desire to improve the internet by focusing on customer experience.
Cluster
# yousaf modi bjp
bloomberg
Mexico’s Sheinbaum Lead Narrows to 15 Points, Poll Says╎bloomberg
theweek
India elections start amid violence, hate speech accusations
mediaite
Labour More Popular Than Conservative Party With GB News Audiences, Poll Finds
ft
Allies of bruised Spanish PM Sánchez urge him to stay on
wsj
The World's Biggest Election Is Also Its Hottest
asia.nikkei
India's election enters second phase: Four crucial states to watch
economist
Has the spectre of terrorism finally been excised from Spain?
cnbc
India’s farmers are up in arms again. Will it hurt Modi’s reelection campaign?
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⇢ 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.
# irs directfile file
axios
Some student loan borrowers may need to apply for forgiveness by April 30╎axios
aol
6 ways to find more money for college when federal student loans aren't enough
wsj
My Student-Loan Forgiveness, and Ours
marketplace
Seeking student loan forgiveness? A key deadline is coming up
fastcompany
The IRS’ direct file pilot program saved taxpayers money. Will more states get to use it next year?
barrons
IRS Says Its Free Tax-Prep Software Saved Americans $5.6 Million in Fees
apnews
140,000 people did their taxes with the free IRS direct file pilot. But program's future is unclear
cnbc
IRS free tax filing pilot processed more than 140,000 returns, saved consumers $5.6 million in prep fees
nytimes
Louisiana Will No Longer Require Students to Fill Out FAFSA to Graduate
marketwatch
College financial aid: How to navigate offers in one of the most challenging seasons yet
seattletimes
140,000 people did their taxes with the free IRS direct file pilot. But program’s future is unclear
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⇢ If federal student loans are not enough to cover college expenses, students can appeal for more financial aid, apply for scholarships, enroll in a tuition payment plan, find a part-time job, and explore new job opportunities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
# ship baltimore bridge
zerohedge
Houthis Launch Attack On US Cargo & Navy Ships Following Two Weeks Of Quiet╎zerohedge
marketplace
“We have sailed from Baltimore”: Cargo ships begin leaving the port
bloomberg
Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Say They Attacked Israel and Israeli Ship
theglobeandmail
New deep-water channel allows first ship to pass Key bridge wreckage in Baltimore
businessinsider
A UK destroyer scored the Royal Navy's first missile kill since the Gulf War, when one of its warships pulled off another historic first
theguardian
First cargo ship leaves Baltimore since bridge collapse via new channel
washingtonpost
Giant cargo ships were Baltimore port’s financial salvation and its curse
aol
Businesses hindered by bridge collapse should receive damages, court filing argues
wsj
Why Some Smart Cruise Travelers Stay on the Ship During Port Days
benzinga
HII Delivers Virginia-Class Submarine New Jersey (SSN 796) to U.S. Navy
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⇢ Houthis launched attacks on US cargo and navy ships in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea, targeting a US warship and a commercial vessel, with no casualties reported, following a period of relative quiet.
# republic fdic republicbank
investors
Republic First Bank Seized, Sold To Fulton Financial╎investors
finance.yahoo
Regulators close Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, first US bank failure this year
marketwatch
Regulators preparing to seize and sell Republic First Bank: report
wsj
Regulators Seize Troubled Philadelphia Bank, Republic First
reuters
US regulators seize troubled lender Republic First Bancorp
nytimes
Regulators Seize Republic First, a Troubled Philadelphia Bank
cnn
FDIC says Republic First Bank is closed by Pennsylvania regulators
zerohedge
Bank Failures Begin Again: Philly's Republic First Seized By FDIC
bloomberg
Republic First Closed by Regulators and Bought by Fulton Bank
pymnts
Rohit Chopra: FDIC Should Review More Changes in Bank Control
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⇢ Republic First Bank, based in Philadelphia, was closed by Pennsylvania regulators and its assets and deposits were assumed by Fulton Bank, marking the first US bank failure of the year due to financial instability.
Stocktwits
SOFI SoFi Technologies Inc
MOBILE.X Helium Mobile
ANVS Annovis Bio Inc
CAW.X A Hunters Dream
PLU.X Pluton
IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF
GME GameStop Corp
PYPL PayPal Holdings Inc
IBRX ImmunityBio Inc
CAVA CAVA GROUP INC
HDSN Hudson Technologies, Inc.
ATNM Actinium...
WBD Warner Bros.Discovery Inc
XLF Financial Select...
HNT.X Helium
NSYS Nortech Systems Inc.
GM General Motors Company
IMVT Immunovant Inc
ON ON Semiconductor Corp.
GPS Gap, Inc.
AVDL Avadel Pharm Sp ADR
COS.X Contentos
RDFN Redfin Corp
Cluster
# congo haiti rwanda
semafor
Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns, transitional council sworn in╎semafor
ft
Haitian premier Ariel Henry steps down amid gang crisis
abcnews.go
Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain
pbs
Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti, wracked by gang violence, paving the way for new government to take power
wsj
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry Resigns
bloomberg
Congo Spending a Quarter of Revenue on Security, Minister Says
theweek
Haiti interim council, prime minister sworn in
aol
Kenya Airways accuses Congo of harassment over detained staff
mediaite
BBC Audience Stunned As Tory Minister Asks: ‘Are Congo And Rwanda Different Countries?’
reuters
Britain's Rwanda asylum legislation formally becomes law
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⇢ 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.
# draft nfl nfldraft
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Will it be Caleb Williams? Bears get first dibs in NFL draft, followed by Commanders╎nbcnews
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The NFL Draft Prospect Moonlighting as an Investor
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How to watch the 2024 NFL Draft for free
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Here’s how much money the top 2024 NFL draft picks will earn on their rookie contracts
axios
NFL's offense bonanza: Quarterbacks selected at record pace
thestreet
The 2024 NFL Draft: TV ratings, player contracts, and fan attendance
bloomberg
How the NFL Draft Became a Destination Event
mediaite
Bill Belichick Shares Incredible Story of How Patriots Traded for Star WR Randy Moss: ‘This Was Like Childbirth’
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⇢ The New England Patriots are expected to select a quarterback with their No. 3 pick in the NFL draft, while the Washington Commanders are likely to choose between Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye at No. 2.
# macron europe french
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Macron Warns Europe 'Can Die' Without Stronger Military, Economy╎wsj
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Macron outlines his vision for Europe to become an assertive global power as war in Ukraine rages on
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“Our Europe can die”: Emmanuel Macron’s dire message to the continent
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Europe faces ‘mortal’ threat, says Macron
bloomberg
Macron Dodges Debt Warning as Rating Firms Hold Views on France
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This State Could Best Survive A Civil War: All 50 Ranked
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What Is a ‘Decent Wage’? France’s Michelin Raises a Debate
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Vive la simplification: France wants to cut bureaucracy for businesses
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France’s Mounting Debt Pile Threatens Ratings
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Why Is A Sensible Immigration Policy Discussion So Hard
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⇢ French President Emmanuel Macron outlined the need for Europe to become a strong global power by building its own defense capabilities, undertaking economic reforms to compete with China and the U.S., and speaking with one voice on key issues.
# liv saudi golf
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The Latest Gear to Boost Your Spring Golf Game╎barrons
bloomberg
UAE Deal to Create Chemicals Giant Delayed by Austria Elections
thestreet
PGA vs. LIV: How pro golf’s civil war got started & where it’s headed
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‘To the Future’: Saudi Arabia Spends Big to Become an A.I. Superpower
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UAE planning second nuclear power plant, sources say
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Playing it out of the sand at Snakehole Golf Club
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Saudi Arabia's Massive Futuristic Vanity Projects Falter Amid Gaza War
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⇢ The PGA Tour and LIV Golf, backed by the Saudi government, engaged in a high-stakes battle over top talent and tournament participation, leading to lawsuits and an antitrust probe before unexpectedly calling a truce in July 2023.
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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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# charles king palace
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King Charles III will soon resume public royal duties as he makes good progress in his battle against cancer╎wsj
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News Wrap: King Charles returning to public duties after 3-months of cancer treatment
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A timeline of King Charles' health struggles, from his cancer diagnosis to his return to public duties
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King Charles to resume public duties after cancer treatment
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King Charles to resume public duties after 'progress' in cancer treatment
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King Charles to Return to Public Duties After Cancer Diagnosis
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The British Royal Family's Secret 'Operation Menai Bridge' Explained
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⇢ 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
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Venice tests 5-euro day-tripper entry fee as the Italian city struggles with overtourism╎pbs
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Italy, Spain, and Greece are piloting tourist taxes
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Venice becomes first city to charge a daily tourist fee
theweek
Palazzo Durazzo Suites in Genoa: a palatial gem in northern Italy
bloomberg
Signa Agrees Sale of Iconic Venice Hotel to Schoeller Group
theguardian
'It will change nothing': Venice residents protest against tourism entrance fee
thestreet
This island is often called the ‘Hawaii of Europe’
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Italy’s government is trying to influence the state-owned broadcaster
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⇢ 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.
# butterfield sheriffoffice sheriff
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Authorities search for former Slack CEO's teenager who is considered a runaway╎nbcnews
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Billionaire heiress, 16, whose mom founded Flickr and dad founded Slack vanishes in San Francisco's notorious
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Mint Butterfield update: Slack founder's child still missing
sfgate
Sheriff's office dispels social media rumors about missing teen Mint Butterfield
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Slack co-founder’s missing teen Mint Butterfield feared ‘at risk’ after prior suicide threat: cops
aol
A teen whose dad cofounded Slack and mom cofounded Flickr is missing somewhere around San Francisco
theweek
Do youth curfews work?
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⇢ 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.
# tennis challengers zendaya
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Rafael Nadal's Farewell to Tennis Limps On╎wsj
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Zendaya movie ‘Challengers’ takes on the tenniscore trend
aol
How Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka's controversial 2018 US Open final inspired Zendaya's tennis movie 'Challengers'
⇢ Zendaya's tennis movie "Challengers" was inspired by the controversial 2018 US Open final between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka, with screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes wanting to explore drama on and off the court through the characters he created.
# climate climatechange noaa
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Major disaster could pose 'systemic' problem for insurance industry, warns OSFI head╎financialpost
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NOAA billion-dollar weather disasters are not evidence of climate change
bloomberg
Dubai Flooding Was Up to 40% More Intense Due to Climate Change
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Climate change could cost Americans born in 2024 nearly $500,000 in their lifetime
nakedcapitalism
Book Review: “On the Move” Is a Must-Read Account of U.S. Climate Migration
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The end of coral reefs as we know them
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⇢ 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.
# kaiser permanente kaiserpermanente
techcrunch
Health insurance giant Kaiser notifies millions of a data breach╎techcrunch
bloomberg
Kaiser Health System Sent Private Patient Data to Tech Giants
theregister
Kaiser shared 13.4M people's data with Microsoft, others
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Kaiser Permanente: Data breach may impact 13.4 million patients
sfgate
Calif.-based Kaiser potentially exposed patient data to tech companies
wsj
Change Healthcare Grinds Through Massive Breach Probe
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⇢ 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.