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Can Marin Alsop Shatter Another Glass Ceiling?
Alsop has had enviable success, and was the first female conductor to lead a top American orchestra. She wants to take another step up.The New York Times - Top stories -
Could a national security deadline stop the US from sending bombs to Israel?
This week's deadline has particular significance because it will apply to Israel and require a formal U.S. assessment of how it is conducting its now six-month war in Gaza.The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Stock Futures Edge Higher
U.S. stock futures were pointing up in the afterglow of a not-too-hot jobs report, which brought back hopes of an interest-rate cut this year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
OPEC+ Likely to Extend Output Curbs Beyond 2Q, JPMorgan Says
OPEC and its allies are likely to extend their voluntary production cuts beyond the second quarter at their upcoming meeting in June, according to JPMorgan.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The iPhone Is Losing Its Cutting-Edge Appeal in China
A fall in Apple’s sales in China shows that some consumers there no longer see Apple’s flagship product as the most advanced in technology.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
The iPhone Is Losing Its Cutting-Edge Appeal in China
A fall in Apple’s sales in China shows that some consumers there no longer see Apple’s flagship product as the most advanced in technology.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - China -
Verstappen edges Leclerc again to take Miami pole
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen beats Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to pole position at the Miami Grand Prix.BBC News - Top stories -
Stock Futures Edge Higher Ahead of More Earnings
U.S. stock futures inched up in the afterglow of a not-too-hot jobs report, which brought back hopes of an interest-rate cut this year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bankruptcy vs. debt settlement: How to choose the right debt relief option
Bankruptcy and debt settlement are both effective ways of getting rid of debt, but which one makes more sense?CBS News - Top stories -
Weaker-Than-Expected Payrolls Push Down Dollar
The dollar fell in a week when the Fed was perceived as not too hawkish—after Chair Powell kept a rate hike off the table— and payrolls surprised to the downside, for a change.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘Second renaissance’: tech uncovers ancient scroll secrets of Plato and co
Researchers and Silicon Valley are using tools powered by AI to read what had long been thought unreadable. More than 2,000 years after Plato died, the towering figure of classical antiquity and founder of the Academy, regarded by many as the ...The Guardian - World -
Putin on our doorstep: Ukrainians watch as the frontline edges closer
Russian forces are advancing in the country’s eastern regions, but the recent arrival of US arms could help turn the tide. It was a perfect May evening. Daria Karpinska and her friends sat in the corner of a five-a-side pitch and played cards. ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
UFC 301: Pantoja edges Erceg in drama-filled title fight
Pantoja retains his title, while Aldo puts on a show for his hometown fans. Here's everything that went down at UFC 301.ESPN - Sports - UFC -
Dupont steers Toulouse into Champions Cup final to leave Harlequins with regret
Toulouse 38-26 HarlequinsToulouse set up Champions Cup final against Leinster Another gallant English defeat, another tale of the Premiership’s plucky losers but ultimately another tinged with regret. Toulouse booked their place in the final to ...The Guardian - World -
Giannis: Wasn't nearing return before Bucks exit
Giannis Antetokounmpo says he "tried my best" to get back on the floor for the Bucks' first-round playoff loss to the Pacers but acknowledged he "wasn't even close" to playing.ESPN - Sports -
Padres trade for Marlins batting champ Arraez
The Padres have acquired second baseman Luis Arraez in a trade with the Marlins for a package of three prospects and a relief pitcher.ESPN - Sports - MLB -
Using debt to finance government spending is not a free lunch
Government debt can be a valuable tool — but it has consequences.MarketWatch - Business -
'Eat the Boomers': How to repay America's national debt
Baby Boomers borrowed and spent most of that national debt. Now. they collectively own approximately $84 trillion in assets.The Hill - Politics -
Oil prices log worst week since February as concerns over Middle East supply risks fade
Oil futures finished lower Friday — with easing concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East, strong U.S. production and signs of slowing demand prompting prices to register their largest weekly percentage loss since early February.MarketWatch - Business -
Private equity firms step up plans to edge banks out of low-risk lending
Apollo issues record $40bn of loans in the first quarter, mirroring growth at rivals including KKR and BlackstoneFinancial Times - Business -
Final local results to be declared as Conservatives pick over bleak showing
The Tories lost more than 450 council seats and Labour grabbed a close win in the West Midlands.BBC News - Top stories -
Jared Jones dazzles, Jack Suwinski provides walk-off single as Pirates edge Rockies 1-0
Pinch-hitter Jack Suwinski singled home Connor Joe with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 victory over the Colorado RockiesABC News - Sports - MLB -
Larson edges Buescher at the line at Kansas Speedway in closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history
Kyle Larson beat Chris Buescher to the line at Kansas Speedway on Sunday in the closest finish in NASCAR historyABC News - Sports - NASCAR -
Hope Hicks testifies at Trump trial about fallout from "hush money" payments
Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump