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Inflation Takes a Bite Out of Consumer Sentiment, Which Has Hit Its Lowest Level in Six Months
What preliminary results from the University of Michigan's monthly survey mean for entrepreneurs.Inc. - Business -
Takeover interest in UK companies hits highest since 2018
Value of bids for London-listed groups climbs amid a global rebound in mergers and acquisitionsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Remember the SPAC Craze? More Than a Third of Them Have Liquidated Since 2020
New data from an independent SPAC monitor puts the rise and fall of the financial fad into sharp relief.Inc. - Business -
UK economy escapes recession with fastest growth since 2021, sending FTSE 100 to new high – as it happened
Short, shallow recession is over, as UK economy grows faster than forecast in January-March quarter, by 0.6%, fastest quarterly growth in over two years. Analysis: Latest GDP figures offer some better news – but boom-boom Britain it ain’tFull ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
BOE's Focus on Data Raises Prospect of June Cut
Soft inflation and wage data may be enough to prompt the Bank of England to cut interest rates at its next meeting in June, Capital Economics economist Paul Dales writes in a note.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What is the lowest amount debt collectors will settle for? What experts say
Debt collectors may be willing to settle for less than the full amount, but it depends on the situation.CBS News - Top stories -
Wheat futures mark highest finish since July
Wheat futures climbed Friday, with prices scoring their highest finish since July as cold weather looked to threaten production in Russia, which is among the world’s largest producers of the crop.MarketWatch - Business -
Bank of England holds rates, stresses June cut depends on coming data
The Bank of England held interest rates as expected and said restrictive monetary policy was taming inflation, but warned a June rate cut was not a done deal.CNBC - Business -
Weekly jobless claims jump to 231,000, the highest since August
Jobless claims totaled a seasonally adjusted 231,000 for the week ending on May 4.CNBC - Business -
Planet Fitness hikes membership fee for first time since 1998
The fitness chain's $10 monthly membership is one of few things that had remained unchanged since 1998 — until now.CBS News - Top stories -
GameStop shares surge again to register highest close since December
Shares of videogame retailer and original meme stock climbed more than 13% Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
It’s been a century since corporate bonds have outperformed government debt like this
It’s been at least a century since corporate bonds have outperformed government bonds to the degree that has been happening now.MarketWatch - Business -
At least 125 tornadoes reported across the country since Monday
There have been at least 125 reported tornadoes across the country since Monday.ABC News - Top stories -
WSJ Dollar Index Falls
The dollar weakened, snapping a three-day winning streak, after jobless claims data reinforced hopes of a Fed rate cut this year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Judge rejects Hunter Biden's appeal on gun charges, paving way for trial in June
A federal appeals court has rejected Hunter Biden's effort to throw out gun charges against him, paving the way for a trial to begin next month.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, Jon Stewart to premiere new podcasts in early June
Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson and Jon Stewart — stars better known for their work onscreen — are delving into the world of podcastsABC News - Entertainment -
Appeals court refuses to toss Hunter Biden's gun charges, keeping June trial
An appeals court refused to toss Hunter Biden’s federal gun charges, paving the way for the president's son's criminal case to proceed to trial in June. A three-judge panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the younger Biden’s ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Hunter Biden loses bid to dismiss gun charges, clearing way for June trial
Judge Maryellen Noreika orders trial of up to six days to begin 3 June in Wilmington, Delaware, in first for child of sitting president. A federal appeals court panel rejected a bid by Hunter Biden dismiss criminal gun charges, clearing the way ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
Jobless claims jump to highest level in nine months
Initial jobless-benefit claims rose by 22,000 to 231,000 in the week ending May 4, the U.S. Labor Department said Thursday. That’s the highest level since last August.MarketWatch - Business -
Record-breaking increase in CO2 levels in world’s atmosphere
Experts issue warning after finding global average concentration in March was 4.7ppm higher than same period last year. The largest ever recorded leap in the amount of carbon dioxide laden in the world’s atmosphere has just occurred, according to ...The Guardian - World -
Your guide to this year's A-level exams and results day
Everything you need to know about this year's A-level exams, grade boundaries and results day.BBC News - Top stories -
Pacers demolish Knicks to level play-off series
The Indiana Pacers demolish the New York Knicks to tie their NBA play-off series at 2-2.BBC News - Top stories -
Will the economy slow or fall off a cliff?
There’s a reason famed investor Stanley Druckenmiller recently gave Bidenomics an “F” grade.The Hill - Politics -
The Rise and Fall of China’s Economic ‘Miracle’
China’s economy has reached a dead end. Getting out will mean more trade friction with the United States.The New York Times - Top stories - China -
UK stocks are finally shining
After a long drift, the London market has made strong gains this yearFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Cornell University's President Is Resigning, the Third Ivy-League Leader to Depart Since December
Martha Pollack said she will resign after seven years as Cornell’s president, and the ‘decision is mine and mine alone.’The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hispanic Caucus Chair: Biden should take action on immigration since Congress is ‘not functional’
Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.), chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss new border action under consideration by President Biden.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Fallout 4's First Patch Since Next-Gen Update Will Add New Graphics And Performance Settings
Hot on the heels of its next-gen update, Fallout 4 will receive another update May 13 for all platforms that will introduce "new options for graphics and performance settings as well as further fixes and improvements," Bethesda Game Studios has ...GameSpot - Tech -
Prince William says Kate's 'doing well,' in rare comments since she announced her cancer diagnosis
Prince William has offered a positive assessment of his wife’s health in one of his few statements about Kate’s condition since she announced that she was undergoing treatment for cancerABC News - Entertainment -
Prince William says Kate's 'doing well,' in rare comments since she announced her cancer diagnosis
Prince William has offered a positive assessment of his wife’s health in one of his few statements about Kate’s condition since she announced that she was undergoing treatment for cancerABC News - World -
Strongest solar storm since 2005 to hit Earth tonight: Will it disrupt power and communications?
For the first time since 2005, Earth is bracing to be hit by a powerful, G4 geomagnetic storm. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) expects the arrival of at least five coronal mass ejections — or CMEs — as soon as Friday evening.The Hill - Politics -
Luis Arraez delivers walk-off single in first home game since being traded from Marlins to Padres
The hit capped off a thrilling 2-1 win over the rival DodgersCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Street Fighter 6 - 8 Minutes of Akuma Gameplay (High-Level CPU)
The long awaited Akuma returns to Street Fighter 6. In this video he's set to CPU level 7 and battles Manon, Dee Jay, and mirror matches.GameSpot - Tech -
Here’s how Apple might take AI to the next level
Also, new index ETFs to help investors narrow their focus and an interview with Maurice Saatchi.MarketWatch - Business - Apple -
Bruins-Panthers animosity hits new level after Bennett hit on Marchand
The hatred between the Bruins and Panthers has gone to a higher level after Sam Bennett's questionable hit on Brad Marchand in Game 3.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Ukraine’s Seaborne Grain Exports Bounce Back to Near Prewar Levels
The flow of grain ships through ports in the Odesa region is a welcome boost for Ukraine’s war-ravaged economy. But analysts warn it may not last.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
McIlroy denies fall-out with Woods on game's future
Rory McIlroy says there is "no strain" in his relationship with Tiger Woods but admits they do not "see eye-to-eye" on the sport's future.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Honda Motor Expects Annual Profit to Fall
The Japanese automaker projected a drop in fiscal-year net profit and announced a share buyback after posting a sharp increase in annual profit for the previous year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'Commentators curse' strikes as Knight falls for 49
Watch the moment the "commentators curse" strikes as England's Heather Knight falls for 49 in the first T20 International against Pakistan at Edgbaston.BBC News - Top stories -
The Long, Steep Fall of an Online Education Giant
Education-tech company 2U, once worth more than $5 billion, is fighting for its life after a series of missteps in a difficult marketplace.The Wall Street Journal - World