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Nationwide campus protests result in more than 2,000 arrests and ongoing free speech tensions
The clashes between police officers and pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses have seized national attention.NBC News - Top stories -
Oil prices on track for weekly declines as concerns over Middle East supply risks fade
Oil futures inched lower in Friday dealings, with easing concerns about potential supply disruptions in the Middle East, strength in U.S. production, and signs of slowing demand setting prices up for their largest weekly percentage loss since ...MarketWatch - Business -
Treasury yields on pace for three-week lows after April’s weaker-than-expected jobs report
Treasury yields headed for their lowest levels in three weeks Friday morning after the official jobs report came in below expectations and brought the potential for a Federal Reserve rate cut back to the minds of traders.MarketWatch - Business -
The OECD said the global economy could suffer a significant setback if an escalation of conflict in the Middle East were to push oil prices sharply higher.
The OECD said the global economy could suffer a significant setback if an escalation of conflict in the Middle East were to push oil prices sharply higher.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. Shuffles Military Assets in Middle East After Gulf Pushback
Washington is shifting some warplanes to Qatar to allay concerns among Gulf powers about riling Iran and its proxies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Middle East Crisis: Trade and Diplomatic Moves Deepen Israel’s Isolation
Turkey’s decision to suspend trade with Israel came after some countries downgraded or cut ties. But key allies including the U.S. remain supportive.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Middle East crisis live: Rafah operation could result in ‘slaughter’, UN official says
UN humanitarian office spokesman says hundreds of thousands of lives could be at risk and there would be a huge impact on aid operations. Daniel Hurst is Guardian Australia’s foreign affairs and defence correspondent.. The Australian government ...The Guardian - World -
More than 2,000 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested across US campuses
Police arrest more than 200 students at UCLA as law enforcement clears camp at Dartmouth, arresting more than 90 students. More than 2,000 people have now been arrested during pro-Palestinian protests across dozens of US college campuses in recent ...The Guardian - World -
There's More to Warren Buffett's Game Than Just Picking Great Stocks
The innovative structure of Berkshire Hathaway stands out—and benefits shareholdersThe Wall Street Journal - World -
"Incredibly rare" dye that was once worth more than gold found in U.K.
The substance was found during a 2023 excavation of a Roman bathhouse.CBS News - Top stories
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