Global Growth Forecast Is Lifted But Risks Loom Oecd Says
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Markets underestimate geopolitical risk as raft of elections looms, ECB's De Guindos says
The European Central Bank's Financial Stability Report said that interest rate expectations have created the "potential for outsized market reactions."CNBC - Business -
Denmark Raises Growth Forecast as Novo Expands Output
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Global Economy Will Grow More Than Expected, U.N. Report Says
An update to January forecasts suggests the world's economic growth rate will hit 2.7 percent in 2024, thanks to a better U.S. outlook and improved prospects for some larger emerging economies.Inc. - Business -
Experts say coral reef bleaching near record level globally because of 'crazy' ocean heat
Scientists say temperatures that have gone “crazy haywire” hot, especially in the Atlantic, are close to making the current global coral bleaching event the worst in historyABC News - Tech -
Radical change looms for Japanese legal sector
Advisers are braced for more domestic businesses to become targets for unsolicited takeoversFinancial Times - World - Japan -
‘Shadow of segregation looms’ on 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) was only 7 when the Supreme Court ruled in the Brown v. Board of Education case that separate but equal was unconstitutional. Before that, though, Green rode the bus from Fort Walton Beach, Fla., to Crestview, Fla., to go ...The Hill - Politics -
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
AP Global Top 20 Pollstar Week of 05/20/24ABC News - Entertainment -
As American global hegemony ends, multi-alignment rises
Unlike the rigid alliances of the Cold War, multi-alignment involves a strategic flexibility that empowers nations to navigate the complexities of a multipolar world.The Hill - Politics -
Media giants lean on sports as Hollywood strikes still loom over content slates
Media companies charming advertisers during the Upfront meetings let sports take center stage as content slates still suffer from last year's Hollywood strikes.CNBC - Business -
Honor of Kings gets a global rollout on June 20 on mobile
TiMi Studio Group and Level Infinite, both divisions of Tencent, have confirmed that Honor of Kings will have a global roll-out on June 20.VentureBeat - Tech -
China is a 'critical' global supplier, full decoupling may be impossible, survey shows
Chinese companies are growing more optimistic about a rise in trade exports as firms show no signs of fully decoupling from China, according to Allianz Trade.CNBC - Business - China -
Crypto Lender Genesis Global Gets Wind-Down Plan Approved
A bankruptcy judge approved a chapter 11 wind-down plan for Genesis that will pay back creditors about 77% of the same digital assets that they lent to the cryptocurrency lender before its bankruptcy filing.The Wall Street Journal - World - Crypto -
The Northern Lights Forecast in the U.K.
Sightings of the aurora borealis are unlikely in the U.K. this weekend, but the northern lights could return on Monday, forecasters said.The New York Times - World -
Rescued Rangers: Kreider lifts N.Y. to East final
Chris Kreider had a third-period hat trick to help New York erase a two-goal deficit and beat Carolina 5-3 in Game 6 on Thursday night.ESPN - Sports -
Nutritionist lifts lid on transforming Tyson Fury
Sheffield nutritionist Greg Marriott has lived with, and cooked for, the boxer for seven months.BBC News - Top stories - Boxing -
Boil water notice mostly lifted in Devon
South West Water says about 2,500 homes will have to keep boiling water due to a parasite.BBC News - Top stories -
Chinese EV startup Nio is changing its global strategy with U.S., EU tariffs on the horizon
Chinese electric car startup Nio is adjusting its approach to global markets in light of geopolitical developments, CEO William Li said Thursday.CNBC - Business -
Sony Music warns global tech and streamers over AI use of its artists
Music group representing Adele and Beyoncé contacts more than 700 companies to prohibit use of contentFinancial Times - Business -
The Morning Risk Report
U.S. blocks imports from 26 more Chinese companies over forced labor concerns, and the U.S. pitches deal to ease sanctions on Israeli businessman in a quest for metals. Also, Microsoft asks hundreds of China-based AI staff to consider relocating ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Are the Risks of Marijuana Overhyped or Undersold?
‘The psychiatric hospitals I oversee are consistently occupied by patients suffering from complications due to cannabis.’The Wall Street Journal - World -
Germany's parliament lifts immunity for prosecution of a far-right lawmaker
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UK to lift ban on debit card use on gaming machines
Move designed to boost physical venues under pressure from online bettingFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Germany's parliament lifts immunity for prosecution of a far-right lawmaker
German lawmakers have lifted the immunity from prosecution of one of the far-right Alternative for Germany party’s top candidates in the upcoming European Parliament election as he faces an investigationABC News - World -
New EY Report Forecasts 2024 Deals Rebound
Despite stubborn interest rates, mergers and acquisitions could rebound dramatically from the drop off that characterized last year.Inc. - Business -
Britain risks throttling a golden goose
By restricting student visas, the UK is endangering its world-class university sectorFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Agents of manipulation (the real AI risk)
Artificial agents will make our lives better. At the same time, these superpowers could easily be deployed as agents of manipulation.VentureBeat - Tech -
Walmart’s shares hit record high as retailer raises its earnings forecast
Company continues to benefit from consumers seeking the best deals amid persistent inflationFinancial Times - World -
Newzoo revises 2023 games revenue forecasts down to $184B
Newzoo has adjusted its 2023 games revenue estimates, putting the numbers down from $187 billion to $184 billion.VentureBeat - Tech