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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 -
Buying a home is more expensive than ever
Presented by BP — {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY The Big Story It's more expensive than ever to buy a home A new report from real estate company Redfin found that the median home price has hit a record high in ...The Hill - Politics -
Hong Kong's stock-exchange operator reported lower net profit for the second straight quarter, with poor market sentiment cutting further into trading and listing activity.
Hong Kong’s stock-exchange operator reported lower net profit for the second straight quarter, with poor market sentiment cutting further into trading and listing activity.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Spring Wardrobe Inspiration From the Most Colorful City in Mexico
Wander through the city of Oaxaca, Mexico, with a pared-back spring wardrobe that’s as creative as it is carefree.The Wall Street Journal - World - Mexico -
A Dangerous Game Is Underway in Asia
The new alliance structure Washington is pursuing in Asia won’t guarantee peace and stability — and may raise the risk of stumbling into a conflict.The New York Times - Top stories -
AP Week in Pictures: Asia
April 19-25, 2024 People cast votes in the first round of polling for India’s national election. A Long March rocket carrying a crew of Chinese astronauts in a Shenzhou-18 spaceship lifts off at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Military ...ABC News - World -
For Maxine Hong Kingston, Age Is Just Time Going By
At 83, the novelist and professor emerita at the University of California, Berkeley, likes to “go into the new.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Singapore Economy Likely to Strengthen This Year, But Faces Long-Term Pressures
Singapore’s central bank said growth could be driven by the global electronics upturn, which is broadening beyond semiconductors and is fueling growth in Asia’s emerging markets.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Watch the Full Interview
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon discusses his concerns about the future of the economy, the effect of overseas wars and the importance of U.S. leadership in a wide-ranging interview with WSJ’s Emma Tucker.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Microsoft CEO to Visit Southeast Asia With AI on Agenda
Satya Nadella will meet officials in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia next week, as the tech titan is betting on generative AI for long-term growth.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Microsoft -
Mercer Raises $3.9 Billion for Multi-Asset Private Capital Fund
Private Investment Partners VII is designed to provide broad private markets exposure to investors that lack the internal resources to identify the best managers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Buyout Shop GTCR's Take-Private Deal Values AssetMark at $2.7 Billion
The private-equity firm is buying out majority owner Huatai Securities, which acquired the wealth management company in 2016.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Labour plans to retain key private sector role in Britain’s nationalised railways
The party has no proposals for state involvement in the companies that own the trainsFinancial Times - World -
Labour plans to retain key private sector role in Britain’s nationalised railways
The party has no proposals for state involvement in the companies that own the trainsFinancial Times - Business -
Wave of exceptionally hot weather scorches south and south-east Asia
Warnings of dangerous temperatures across parts of Philippines, Thailand, Bangladesh and India as hottest months of the year are made worse by El Niño. Millions of people across South and Southeast Asia are facing sweltering temperatures, with ...The Guardian - World -
NBA playoffs: Who's had the most impressive start to the postseason? Most surprising?
Our NBA writers weigh in on the first week of the playoffs and look ahead to what they're watching as the series shift to crucial Game 3s.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
15 Looks That Did the Most at Coachella
The music festival had plenty of memorable fashion. Most (but not all) of it was ostentatious.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Trump Respects Women, Most Men Say
Women do not see it that way, and that could matter this fall.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
The 3 most affordable borrowing options right now
Interest rates are elevated, but there are still affordable lending options to consider if you need to borrow money.CBS News - Top stories -
The New Most Dreaded Word at Work: 'Hey'
Instant messages with nothing more than a quick greeting—known as “hey hanging”—spark office anxiety. “Am I fired? Am I in trouble?”The Wall Street Journal - World -
Capt Sir Tom's family home on sale for £2.25m
The Bedfordshire home that the veteran fundraiser lived in with his family is now on the market.BBC News - Top stories -
Police officers deny assaulting care home amputee
The officers were called to an incident at a care home in St Leonards-on-Sea in June 2022.BBC News - Top stories -
Home and Away star arrested after Australian manhunt
The actor was taken into custody on Thursday after failing to front court on assault charges.BBC News - Top stories -
Google's parent said quarterly profit jumped and it announced its first cash dividend, sending its stock soaring after months of scrutiny over an expensive push in artificial intelligence.
Google’s parent said quarterly profit jumped and it announced its first cash dividend, sending its stock soaring after months of scrutiny over an expensive push in artificial intelligence.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Labour pledges to renationalise most rail services within five years
Labour says its plan will improve services - but the Tories say it is "pointless" and "unfunded".BBC News - Top stories -
Capcom Is Delisting Three Of Its Most Underrated Games--And It's Unclear Why
Capcom is delisting some of its most underrated games soon, namely ones from the Dark Void series.. According to Steam, the games Dark Void, Dark Void Zero, and Flock will be removed from the storefront on May 8. The reasoning behind the delisting ...GameSpot - Tech -
Nursing homes: Will new federal rules curb abuse and lead to better care?
The challenge of finding and hiring staff at nursing homes is enormous.MarketWatch - Business -
Why you should get a home equity loan before May
If you're thinking about getting a home equity loan, you may want to do so before May. Here's why.CBS News - Top stories -
Utah hockey fans welcome the former Arizona Coyotes to their new home
Utah hockey fans welcomed the former Arizona Coyotes to their new home WednesdayABC News - Sports -
Rachel Chinouriri: England's my home, even if I've felt unwelcome
Rachel Chinouriri says she wants to reclaim the England flag, which features on her album artwork.BBC News - Top stories -
The costs of buying a home has hit an all-time high: report
It is more expensive than ever to buy a home in the U.S., according to a new report from the real estate company Redfin. The median home price hit a record $383,725 during the four week period ending April 21. That’s up 5.2 percent from a year ...The Hill - Politics -
Macron, Battling Far Right at Home, Pushes for Stronger E.U.
In a major speech, France’s president returned to a familiar theme, warning that “Our Europe is mortal” if it does not become more self-sufficient.The New York Times - World -
Macron, Battling Far Right at Home, Pushes for Stronger E.U.
In a major speech, France’s president returned to a familiar theme, warning that “Our Europe is mortal” if it does not become more self-sufficient.The New York Times - Top stories -
See inside Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's home that's now on sale
Looking for a place to live in NYC? Zillow is now listing Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's former home on the Upper East Side.CBS News - Top stories -
Hippies Settled This Unusual California Community. Now Its Homes Sellfor Millions.
The Sea Ranch is secluded, architecturally distinct and doesn’t come cheap. ‘There’s no place like this anywhere.’The Wall Street Journal - World - California -
MEPs urged to fight far right as they head home to campaign for European elections
European parliament term ends with warnings about dangers of disinformation and authoritarian forces. The starting gun has been fired on the next European parliamentary elections with more than 600 MEPs departing Strasbourg urged to use their ...The Guardian - World -
See inside Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's home that's now on sale
Looking for a place to live in NYC? Zillow is now listing Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's former home on the Upper East Side.CBS News - Entertainment -
Ring home security customers will get refunds over security-lapse claims
The Biden administration is sending out $5.6 million in refund payments to certain Ring home security system customers after the company settled a federal complaint accusing it of security lapses.NBC News - Top stories -
Cost of buying a home in America reaches a new high, Redfin says
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.CBS News - Top stories -
Rise in all-cash transactions turbo charge price gains for luxury homes
Some 46.8% of luxury homes were bought entirely with cash in the three months ended February 29, the highest share in a decade, according to Redfin.CBS News - Top stories