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Bank of Japan could intervene this week to boost the yen as currency hits 34-year low
The Bank of Japan could intervene to support the yen as soon as Friday, possibly in a move coordinated with the Bank of Korea to help maximize its impact, according to Steven Barrow, head of G-10 strategy at Standard Bank.MarketWatch - Business -
Japanese yen hits fresh 34-year low despite verbal intervention from authorities
The yen slipped past 155 against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, touching a new 34-year low against continued strength in the greenback.CNBC - Business - Japan -
Japanese yen hits fresh 34-year low despite verbal intervention from authorities
The yen slipped past 155 against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, touching a new 34-year low against continued strength in the greenback.NBC News - Top stories - Japan -
Level 5's New Mech RPG Combat Game Could Scratch Your Gundam Itch
Developer Level 5 has just dropped its new mech RPG game, Megaton Musashi W: Wired. It's available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.. The game was first released in Japan for consoles in November 2021 and has now made its ...GameSpot - Tech -
Red Bull stunned by shock news F1’s top designer Adrian Newey is to leave
Newey believed to be unhappy with events this seasonNews deals blow to Red Bull hopes of keeping VerstappenRed Bull’s chief technical officer, Adrian Newey, is expected to leave the team, it has been reported. Newey is the most successful designer ...The Guardian - World -
Egypt warns of 'catastrophic consequences' as Rafah offensive looms
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"The Covenant of Water" author Abraham Verghese
He teaches medical students about the importance of bedside manner, but he has another calling, as author of the New York Times bestselling novel "The Covenant of Water," a multi-generational tale of a family in India experiencing love and tragedy.CBS News - Entertainment -
Inside the Crisis at NPR
Listeners are tuning out. Sponsorship revenue has dipped. A diversity push has generated internal turmoil. Can America’s public radio network turn things around?The New York Times - Business -
Man jailed for trying to smuggle drugs into country
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Meta stock plunges 15% as company plans to invest heavliy in artificial intelligence
Meta shares plunged more than 15% in extended trading on Wednesday after the company issued a light forecast, which overshadowed better-than-expected first-quarter results.NBC News - Top stories -
U.S. Fertility Rate Falls to Record Low
Fewer babies were born in the U.S. in 2023 than any year since 1979.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Watch: The curious case of the murder of Brian Low
Police believed the retired groundsman died because of medical issues - until a post-mortem showed he had been shot.BBC News - Top stories -
S&P Cuts Boeing's Ratings Outlook to Negative
A purchase of Spirit AeroSystems would “introduce additional potential headwinds for Boeing on its path to cash flow and leverage recovery,” the agency said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
S&P Cuts Boeing's Ratings Outlook to Negative
A purchase of Spirit AeroSystems would “introduce additional potential headwinds for Boeing on its path to cash flow and leverage recovery,” the agency said.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Australian police charge 5 teens in investigation stemming from stabbing of Sydney bishop
Police in Australia say five teenagers accused of following a violent extremist ideology have been charged with a range of offenses in an investigation that began with the stabbing of a bishop in a Sydney churchABC News - World -
Australian police charge 5 teens in investigation stemming from stabbing of Sydney bishop
Five teenagers in Australia accused of following an extremist ideology have been charged with a range of offenses in an investigation that began with the stabbing of a bishop.NBC News - Top stories -
How one state is trying to make weight loss drugs cheaper
Weight loss drugs aren't covered by insurance for North Carolina's state employees. The state is negotiating with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to try to lower the costs.NBC News - Top stories -
2 Starving Families in Gaza Try to Keep Their Children Alive
The United Nations says famine is likely to set in by May. For those living under Israel’s attacks and a crippling blockade, every day is a race against time.The New York Times - World -
2 Starving Families in Gaza Try to Keep Their Children Alive
The United Nations says famine is likely to set in by May. For those living under Israel’s attacks and a crippling blockade, every day is a race against time.The New York Times - World -
Idahoans have chosen to protect life. Biden is trying to stop us.
The Biden administration has sued my state for exercising democracy.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Delicious In Dungeon: 10 Mouthwatering Meals From The Anime We'd Love To Try
Delicious in Dungeon is just one of many anime to land on Netflix's streaming platform this year. As the name suggests, it's a play (albeit an unofficial one) on the popular tabletop RPG Dungeons & Dragons, and it incorporates much of what makes ...GameSpot - Tech -
A Billionaire Tech CEO Is Throwing the Most Epic Wedding Ever in Egypt —And He Nearly Missed It! (Exclusive)
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Crisis at Pearl Harbor I Sunday on 60 Minutes
Jet fuel from a Navy facility leaked into the water system, contaminating the drinking water for thousands of military families. Families say they are dealing with ongoing health issues and are suing the government. Sunday.CBS News - Top stories -
U.S. birth rate drops to record low, ending pandemic uptick
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.CBS News - Top stories -
European commercial real estate deal making slumps to 13-year low
Seventh successive quarter of declining volumes dashes hopes for revival as high interest rates continue to biteFinancial Times - Business - Europe -
Stocks Fall After GDP, Inflation Data
Stocks and government bonds fell sharply after fresh data showed the U.S. economy slowed in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Intel’s earnings forecast fails to clear low bar, and the stock’s drop continues
Intel Corp. shares dropped 8% in the extended session Thursday, adding to their rough start to the year as the chip company reported revenue slightly below Wall Street’s expectations.MarketWatch - Business -
Julie Andrews on finding her voice again, as a children's book author
The singer and actress began a new career when she teamed with daughter Emma Walton Hamilton to write a hugely successful series of children's books. Their 35th, "Waiting in the Wings," about a troupe of theatrical ducks, is based on a true story.CBS News - Entertainment -
Authorities in Togo are cracking down on media and the opposition, report says ahead of election
Amnesty International says authorities in Togo have repressed the media and prevented civilians from gathering to protest peacefullyABC News - World -
Brazilian authorities bury deceased migrants who drifted in African boat to the Amazon
The bodies of nine migrants found on an African boat off the northern coast of Brazil’s Amazon region have been buried in a cemetery in Belem, Para state’s capitalABC News - World -
San Francisco authorities search for former Slack CEO's teenager who is considered a runaway
Authorities in California are searching for the teenage child of former Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield.NBC News - Top stories -
Gaza Authorities Say More Bodies Were Discovered in Mass Grave
An analysis of satellite imagery and videos by the The Times found that two of three graves had been dug on a hospital’s grounds before an Israeli raid.The New York Times - World -
Gaza Authorities Say More Bodies Were Discovered in Mass Grave
An analysis of satellite imagery and videos by the The Times found that two of three graves had been dug on a hospital’s grounds before an Israeli raid.The New York Times - Top stories -
Meta plunges 16% on weak revenue guidance even as first-quarter results top estimates
Meta beat on the top and bottom lines in its earnings report on Wednesday, but the stock sank on disappointing guidance.CNBC - Business -
Hertz to sell 10,000 more EVs than planned, and stock suffers record plunge
Hertz’s stock resumed its selloff on Thursday, after the rental car company reported a much wider-than-expected first-quarter loss, and significantly expanded its plan to sell off its electric vehicles.MarketWatch - Business -
U.S. economic growth slower than expected in 2024's first quarter
The U.S. GDP increased at a 1.4% annualized rate in the first quarter of 2024, a pace that's slower than expected and much lower than the 3.4% growth seen in the fourth quarter of 2023. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on why ...CBS News - Top stories -
2024 NFL Draft trade rumors: Rams trying to make home run deal that would move them into top 10
The Rams, who own 11 picks in this year's draft, are reportedly eyeing a certain player, and it's not a QBCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Mosquito-borne diseases spreading in Europe due to climate crisis, says expert
Illnesses such as dengue and malaria to reach unaffected parts of northern Europe, America, Asia and Australia, conference to hear. Mosquito-borne diseases are spreading across the globe, and particularly in Europe, due to climate breakdown, an ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Middle East Crisis: U.S. and 17 Other Nations Call on Hamas to Release Hostages
“The fate of the hostages and the civilian population in Gaza, who are protected under international law, is of international concern,” the leaders said in a joint statement.The New York Times - World -
Nike’s Layoffs Prove the Olympics Can’t Solve Its Midlife Crisis
Nike’s reputation—and sales—are both in trouble. Now layoffs threaten to sour hopes that the Paris games could turn its fortunes around.Wired - Tech