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S&P Cuts Israel's Credit Ratings on Geopolitical Concerns
S&P Global Ratings lowered its long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Israel to A-plus from AA-minus, citing geopolitical risks.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness, S&P says
China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness and is more of a strategy to buy time for industrial and consumption policies, S&P Global Ratings said.CNBC - Business - China -
Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?
Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds.BBC News - Top stories -
S&P Cuts Israel Rating on Heightened Geopolitical Risk
Yahoo News - World - Israel -
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 -
R.F.K. Jr.’s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to Drop Presidential Bid
Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Here's your Fantasy Baseball weekend viewing guide
fbt 4/19CBS Sports - Sports -
What to Do When Your 401(k) Leaves Something to Be Desired
Over the course of a career, the high fees and a lower-quality menu of investment options found in some plans can shrink your balance significantly.The New York Times - Business -
RFK Jr.'s sister dismisses his candidacy: 'Let's talk about reality'
Kerry Kennedy is brushing off her brother, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s, independent presidential bid, arguing it is clear only President Biden or former President Trump will be able to secure the Oval Office in November. Kennedy was speaking with CNN ...The Hill - Politics -
How one Pennsylvania official is getting creative to combat voter apathy
Neil Makhija, a county commissioner in a key Pennsylvania county, recently held a Voter Hall of Fame to inspire more people to get out and vote.NBC News - Politics -
U.S. stocks ended mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling 0.2% and 0.5%, respectively, and the Dow eking out a gain of less than 0.1%. Treasury yields rose.
U.S. stocks ended mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling 0.2% and 0.5%, respectively, and the Dow eking out a gain of less than 0.1%. Treasury yields rose.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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Twelve jurors have already been chosen. Jury selection could wrap up on Friday as the lawyers seek to add five alternates — substitutes in case any of the first dozen must leave — to the panel.The New York Times - Top stories -
A Steady Stream of Road Trips Made Falling in Love Easy
As Deborah Yarchun and Benjamin Parr traveled across the country during the pandemic, their bond became stronger at each stop.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Why Employee Bonuses Do Not Work (and What to Do Instead)
How a cash bonus program gone wrong inspired me to implement more effective solutions tied to core values and behaviors.Inc. - Business -
Why Emotionally Intelligent People Never Say 'I Know How You Feel,' Backed by Science
Want to be more empathetic? Stop assuming (or trying to prove) you know how another person feels, especially if you know that person well.Inc. - Business -
How to stop Bellingham? 'You have almost no chance,' say LaLiga players, coaches
What do other players and opposing coaches think of the Real Madrid midfielder? What are his strengths and weaknesses? Jude Bellingham's rivals lift the lid on the Bernabeu's new icon.ESPN - Sports -
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 -
U.S. Mortgage Rates Jump Above 7% for the First Time This Year
Rates on 30-year mortgages — the most common kind among U.S. homeowners — surpassed the 7 percent mark on Thursday, a troublesome sign for an already tight housing market.The New York Times - Business - Mortgage -
'Failure definitely drives me more than anything else': Inside Corey Seager's perpetual pursuit of the perfect swing
Seager's left-handed swing is a thing of beauty. But the constant feeling that it could desert him is what turned him into MLB's new Mr. Clutch.ESPN - Sports -
Toddler 'doing great' after Ukraine brain surgery
Rachel Gribben, 3, is getting ready to return to pre-school after spending three weeks in Lviv.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Regime change is here
In the US economy, and at UnhedgedFinancial Times - World -
‘This journey has been not easy’: Zhou relishing home debut in F1 Chinese GP
The Sauber driver has had a long wait to race on home soil and expectations are off the charts in Shanghai. There has been no little wait for the home crowd and their local hero Zhou Guanyu but what a moment it will be when, finally, this weekend ...The Guardian - World -
CNN analyst: Alternate hush money jurors will be needed in case others are ‘freaked out’
CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig said late Thursday that he thinks alternate jurors will be needed to reach a verdict in former President Trump’s hush money trial, because others may "get freaked out” and want to be dismissed. “Jurors get sick, ...The Hill - Politics -
CNN analyst warns of ‘civil unrest across the country’ if Trump jailed for gag order violation
CNN analyst Mark Preston said he thinks if former President Trump is jailed for violating the gag order in his hush money trial, there would be “civil unrest across the country” and it would help him in the polls. Preston joined CNN’s Jim Acosta ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Do Aur Do Pyaar (Two Plus Two Is Love) review – refreshingly nonjudgmental infidelity romcom
Vidya Balan shines in this witty remake that sees a married couple, both cheating on each other, on the verge of breaking up. The algebra of love is a multiple-choice conundrum in Shirsha Guha Thakurta’s debut, a witty remake of Azazel Jacobs’ ...The Guardian - World -
When the Cute Guy on Your Flight Turns Out to be Your Seatmate
Alex Zhou and Eddie Kay met on a plane heading to Boston from Los Angeles. After going their separate ways, the two reconnected on social media.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Millennials Are Coming for Your Golf Communities
Living on golf courses has surged in popularity since the pandemic. Many courses have upgraded facilities and broadened amenities. Now the 40-year-olds want in too.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The EV Battery of Your Dreams Is Coming
Quiet developments signal that over the next five years we will see technological leaps.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
2024 RBC Heritage leaderboard, scores: J.T. Poston leads with Masters star Ludvig Åberg in hunt after Round 1
Scottie Scheffler is also in the mix but sitting six shots back after the first 18 holes on ThursdayCBS Sports - Sports -
Montreal scores twice in final minutes and rallies to beat Minnesota 4-3 in PWHL
Kristin O’Neill scored twice, and Montreal rallied to beat Minnesota 4-3 on Thursday night in the Professional Women’s Hockey LeagueABC News - Sports -
Why India’s Opposition Can’t Get It Together
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party got less than 40% of the vote in the last election. But his fractured and dysfunctional rivals have struggled to capitalize on that.The New York Times - Top stories -
What to know as India's 2024 election gets underway
Voting has begun in India's national election, the world's biggest exercise in democracy, but there's concern that democratic values are being eroded.CBS News - World -
Israel Strikes Iran, and the Trump Trial Gets a Jury
Plus, a “tortured” Taylor Swift.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
San Francisco getting pandas from China
San Francisco is going to be the next U.S. city to receive a pair of pandas from China as part of the “panda diplomacy” program between Washington and Beijing. San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Friday that the San Francisco Zoo has been ...The Hill - Politics - China -
What Do Katy Perry and Billie Jean King Have in Common?
The winning personal quality shared by all 250 women on Inc.'s 2024 Female Founder's listInc. - Business -
When Valuing Your Business for Sale, Be Like Goldilocks
How to make sure the price isn't too hot, and isn't too cold, but just right.Inc. - Business -
Don’t let your pension run out of money
Drawdown investors need to be prepared for high inflation or a market crashFinancial Times - Business -
Cubs vs. Marlins odds, line, score prediction, time: 2024 MLB picks, April 19 best bets from proven model
SportsLine's model simulated Friday's Marlins vs. Cubs game 10,000 times and released its MLB picks, predictions and best betsCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Here’s Something Southern Republican Governors Are Afraid Of
Where an earlier generation complained of C.I.O. “communism,” this one warns of U.A.W. socialism.The New York Times - Top stories -
Dubai’s Extraordinary Flooding: Here’s What to Know
Images of a saturated desert metropolis startled the world, prompting talk of cloud seeding, climate change and designing cities for intensified weather.The New York Times - World