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How New Zealand’s smoking ban got stubbed out – and what the UK can learn from it
Big tobacco ‘working in the shadows’ blamed for killing off NZ’s pioneering plan to protect future generations. UK politics – latest updatesWhen New Zealand announced its world-first law to ban smoking for future generations it was widely hailed ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Bitcoin's next 'halving' is right around the corner. Here's what you need to know
Sometime in the next few days or even hours, the “miners” who chisel bitcoins out of complex mathematics are going to take a 50% pay cut — effectively slicing new production of the world’s largest cryptocurrency in halfABC News - Tech -
Bitcoin's Next 'Halving' is Right Around the Corner. Here's What You Need to Know
The move will cut the pay of "miners" who generate the cryptocurrency by half, but what happens next is still uncertain.Inc. - Business -
Trump's curiosity with jurors ebbs and flows during final stage of selection process. Here's what you missed on trial Day 3.
The former president perked up at certain remarks by members of the jury pool, while at other times he appeared ambivalent and staring straight ahead.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
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 -
What Is the Bitcoin Halving and Why You Should Care
Fewer Bitcoins mined each day means a reduced supply, and, potentially an increased price.Inc. - Business - Crypto -
Can you afford to take your children on days out?
Parents and a play centre owner say they are feeling the squeeze when it comes to costs.BBC News - 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 -
What you need to know about Trump's hush-money trial
The presumptive Republican nominee for president will juggle a six-week trial in New York with campaigning.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Tesla reports earnings next week — can you as an investor expect anything good?
Also: Netflix’s good numbers and a reporting change, buying a home off-market, and retirement investing strategies.MarketWatch - Business - Tesla -
Taylor Swift's New Album Just Dropped. Here's the Brilliantly Simple Trick She Used to Guarantee Success
Short version: Never ever let the story end.Inc. - Business -
You could claim up to $500 from Walmart as a part of a $45 million class action lawsuit—here's how to check
A class action lawsuit alleges Walmart overcharged customers for certain weighted goods and bagged citrus. How to file a claim for a cash payout up to $500.CNBC - Business -
Here's What to Watch This Weekend: Jesus Luzardo has a high-90s fastball but concerns remain, and more
Plus why a quality start is critical for Justin VerlanderCBS Sports - Sports -
Here's what 12 European Central Bank members said about interest rates this week
The ECB has become "the central bank to be followed," one central bank governor said.CNBC - Business -
EPA issues waiver allowing higher-ethanol gas to be sold this summer
The Biden administration has issued a waiver allowing fuel with higher ethanol content to be sold during the summer months when gasoline prices typically rise. E15, a fuel blend with 15 percent ethanol, is an estimated $0.25 cheaper than E10 fuel, ...The Hill - Politics -
Go and Drink Water Somewhere Else, Colombian President Tells Bogota Residents
Yahoo News - World -
Here’s the latest.
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 -
In Australia, ‘Cats Are Just Catastrophic’
Feral cats take a heavy toll on the world’s wildlife, especially Down Under. The solution? Smarter traps, sharpshooters, survival camp for prey species, and the “Felixer.”The New York Times - Science - Australia -
Sony in Talks to Join a Bid to Buy Paramount
The company and Apollo Global Management are discussing a joint effort, even as Paramount conducts exclusive merger negotiations with Skydance.The New York Times - Business -
Don't force drivers to buy AM radios
One of the principal tenets of progress and innovation is that we are not tethered to old technology. For example, when consumers purchase the latest smartphone that can connect to the internet or download applications, they are not forced to buy ...The Hill - Politics -
Sony In Talks To Join Bid To Buy Paramount - Report
In the race to acquire Paramount, Skydance Media still has the inside track. But there may be more players pulling up in the rearview. According to The New York Times, an investment firm, Apollo Global Management, is in talks with Sony Pictures ...GameSpot - Tech -
'The mirror doesn’t lie': How Corey Seager’s constant pursuit of perfection created MLB’s most beautiful 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 -
Regime change is here
In the US economy, and at UnhedgedFinancial Times - World -
Best Buy Members Get Access To Exclusive Deals This Weekend
Best Buy is offering exclusive deals to its My Best Buy Plus and Total members, giving them a chance to score dozens of today's hottest gadgets at some of the lowest prices of the year. The event ends Sunday, so you have plenty of time to explore ...GameSpot - Tech -
Tesla’s stock keeps getting cheaper — and Cathie Wood’s ETFs keep buying it
ARK Invest ETFs bought roughly $26 million of Tesla stock in the past three days, and more than $100 million in April.MarketWatch - Business -
Target Just Made a Bittersweet Change. It’s the End of an Era
DVDs lost the battle to streaming services. Now they're disappearing from shelves.Inc. - Business -
It’s Not Just a Wedding Cake, It’s ‘Edible Haute Couture’
Bastien Blanc-Tailleur, a luxury cake designer based in Paris, creates opulent confections for high-profile clients, including European royalty and American socialites.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
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 -
S&P Cuts Israel Rating on Heightened Geopolitical Risk
Yahoo News - 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 -
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 -
Murphy fires back at Trump Jr. on Mayorkas vote: 'Republicans are full of s‑‑‑'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) fired back at Donald Trump Jr. on Friday for calling out three Senate Democrats who voted to end the impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. “Your Friday morning reminder that ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Nasdaq, S&P 500Drop After Israel Strikes Iran
Stocks were mixed, with the Nasdaq in retreat and the Dow edging higher. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 were on track for weekly losses, extending an April slump.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Children Need Neighborhoods Where They Can Walk and Bike
We’ve lost the art of creating local infrastructure that allows young people to explore, play and lead healthier lives.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How Highsnobiety Is Shaping the Current Media Landscape
Highsnobiety is a store, a website, a production agency and a clothing line. Oh, and Pamela Anderson is on the latest cover.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Chicano Batman are not who you expect them to be
Chicano Batman discusses its new album and a summer show at the Forum as part of its U.S. tour.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Paris Olympics 2024: Everything you need to know
The 2024 Olympics will be in Paris, France. It is the third time the French capital has hosted the summer Games, the first being in 1900 and the second in 1924, exactly 100 years ago.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Olympics -
How to Communicate When You and Others Are in Crisis Mode
Never lie during a business crisis.Inc. - Business -
How to stop Bellingham? 'You have almost no chance'
Jude Bellingham's rivals lift the lid on the Bernabeu's new icon.ESPN - Sports -
Should You Use an Anti-Wrinkle Straw?
Another solution to a problem we didn’t know we had.The New York Times - Tech