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Mortgage rates have surged past 7% and home sales in March posted their biggest monthly drop in more than a year, renewing pressure on the U.S. housing market as uncertainty over real-estate commissions buffets the industry.
Mortgage rates have surged past 7% and home sales in March posted their biggest monthly drop in more than a year, renewing pressure on the U.S. housing market as uncertainty over real-estate commissions buffets the industry.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Russia pummels exhausted Ukrainian forces with smaller attacks ahead of a springtime advance
Russian troops are ramping up pressure on exhausted Ukrainian forces across the front line to prepare to grab more land this spring and summerABC News - World - Ukraine -
Oil Falls as Markets Remain on Edge Amid Middle East Tensions
Oil fell in early Asian trade, hovering at a three-week lowThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Yen Likely to Remain Weak Despite Risk Aversion
The yen, which is traditionally seen as a safe-haven currency, briefly strengthened to around 153.55 against the dollar after reports of Israeli strikes against Iran but weakened back to around 154.30.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Tracking Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia in maps
A visual guide to the warFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
Nikkei Stock Index May Have Hit Bottom for Now
The Nikkei Stock Average was likely to have hit a bottom after a sharp fall triggered in part by growing Iran-Israel tensions, said Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Asia Markets Fall After Israeli Strike on Iran
Stock markets in Asia fell while safe-haven assets such as U.S. Treasurys, the yen and the Swiss franc rose sharply after Israel launched a retaliatory strike against Iran early Friday.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Bitcoin's next 'halving' is right around the corner. Here's what you need to know
Sometime in the next few days or even hours, the “miners” who chisel bitcoins out of complex mathematics are going to take a 50% pay cut — effectively slicing new production of the world’s largest cryptocurrency in halfABC News - Tech -
Ducks troll Flyers fans ahead of Cutter Gauthier's NHL debut
With Cutter Gauthier set to make his NHL debut, the Ducks saw an opportunity to rib Flyers fans and jumped on it.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NHL -
Woodside Energy chief defends climate plan ahead of shareholder vote
Australian oil and gas developer pushed to set more binding net zero commitmentsFinancial Times - Business - Climate -
How EU leaders fudged a compromise on integration of capital markets
Also in this newsletter: Italy’s Meloni allows anti-abortion campaigners to enter clinicsFinancial Times - World - European Union -
Oil price rises as US says Israel has struck Iran
Reports of a retaliatory strike by Israel raise commodity prices and fears over inflation.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
5 Business Practices to Help You Stay Ahead of Competitors
Those who wait for the pain of business change find it hard to survive and regain leadership.Inc. - Business -
Israel downgraded by S&P Global just ahead of retaliatory attack on Iran
S&P dropped Israel’s sovereign credit rating by one notch to A+ from AA-, with the outlook negative, hours before signs of fresh tensions between that country and Iran.MarketWatch - Business - Iran -
Draft Deep Dive: TEs + Top OL prospects + Best fantasy fits for Brock Bowers
We are just one week away from all the projections, rumors and lies from being put to rest. The Draft is almost there. We put a bow on our 'Draft Deep Dive' series with Yahoo's draft guru Charles McDonald by looking at the top TE and OL prospects ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
The U.S. ambassador to Russia visited Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter being held in Moscow, as negotiations continue behind closed doors to secure his release.
The U.S. ambassador to Russia visited Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter being held in Moscow, as negotiations continue behind closed doors to secure his release.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
UT Austin students protest layoffs over new DEI ban
Students at the University of Texas at Austin protested Thursday after the school laid off more than 60 staff members to comply with Texas’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ban that went into effect earlier this year. About 200 students at ...The Hill - Politics -
Pennsylvania school district cancels actor's speech over his activism and 'lifestyle'
A Pennsylvania school district has canceled an upcoming appearance by actor and children’s book author Maulik PancholyABC News - Entertainment -
Unfair labor complaint filed against Notre Dame over athletes
An unfair labor complaint has been filed against the University of Notre Dame for classifying college athletes as “student-athletes.”ABC News - Sports -
San Francisco sues Oakland over plans to rename airport
The city of San Francisco has sued the city of Oakland, claiming that plans to rename the airport would infringe on its trademark and “cause confusion.” San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu filed a federal lawsuit Thursday after the Port of ...The Hill - Politics - San Francisco -
Iran crisis risks easing pressure on Israel over Gaza, diplomats warn
Humanitarian situation in Palestinian enclave remains dire, says EU’s top diplomatFinancial Times - World - Iran -
Senate leaders haggle over Mayorkas impeachment deal as trial begins
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Japan doctors sue Google Maps over 'punching bag' reviews
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Trump could have helped response to Jan. 6 riot — but didn’t — per new testimony
Two senior leaders of the D.C. guard at the time of the Capitol attack painted a picture of the boost that never came, according to transcripts reviewed by POLITICO.Politico - Politics - Donald Trump -
Dems sit back as House GOP dukes it out over foreign aid
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Japan’s inflation marks two years above BOJ’s target as meeting looms
Japan’s consumer inflation has stayed above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for two years, government data confirmed Friday, amid speculation over further interest-rate increases.MarketWatch - Business - Japan -
Oil jumps 3%, spot gold hits record high after Israel launches strike in Iran
Oil prices jumped more than 3% after reports of explosions near the Iranian city of Isfahan.CNBC - Business - Iran -
GOP lawmaker slams Republican colleagues over Ukraine support: 'They would like to see the Russians win'
Republican Rep. Don Bacon (Neb.) ripped into his colleagues who oppose further funding for Ukraine, arguing they "would like to see" Russia win the more than two-year war against Kyiv. "Now for Ukraine, they have no more artillery. If we do not do ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Defending champ Golden Knights to face top-seeded Stars in playoffs after 4-1 loss to Ducks
Frank Vatrano scored three goals and the Anaheim Ducks finished their season on a high note, defeating the playoff-bound Vegas Golden Knights 4-1ABC News - Sports -
LA Kings rally late, finish 3rd in the Pacific Division with a 5-4 overtime victory over Chicago
The Los Angeles Kings earned a playoff rematch with Edmonton by jumping into third place in the Pacific Division with a 5-4 overtime victory against the Chicago BlackhawksABC News - Sports -
Stock Futures Slide, Oil Jumps After Israel Strike on Iran
Stock markets across Asia fell and the price of oil jumped around 2% after early reports of explosions in Iran.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Oil prices jump, U.S. stock futures sink on reports of explosions heard in Iran
Crude oil prices jumped and U.S. stock futures sank Thursday night following reports of explosions in a city in western Iran, amid fears of a wider conflict between Israel and Iran.MarketWatch - Business - Iran