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Almost half of voters say student loan forgiveness is a key issue in 2024 election, survey finds
Almost half of all voters say forgiving student loan debt is an important issue in the 2024 presidential and congressional elections, a new survey finds.CNBC - Business -
Senegal’s anti-establishment candidate almost certain to become president
Radical change candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye pulls off stunning election win after main rival Amadou Ba concedes defeat. Senegal’s anti-establishment candidate looks almost certain to become president after a stunning election victory that is ...The Guardian - World -
Endeavour Mining says probe found ‘disguised’ payments of $15mn
Investigation commissioned by gold miner finds former chief Sébastien de Montessus ‘caused’ company to make paymentsFinancial Times - Business -
Why an Up-and-Coming Wellness Brand Raised Debt Capital to Fuel Its Growth
Founder Shizu Okusa is growing her business profitably--and making the most of non-dilutive funding.Inc. - Business -
How the US Fight Against Apple Tests Antitrust Limits
The Justice Department’s lawsuit against the iPhone maker pushes the boundaries of competition rules. Some experts say that may make winning more difficult.The New York Times - Business - Apple -
Should you use a personal loan to pay off credit card debt?
Want to pay off high-interest credit card debt with a personal loan? Find out if that plan makes sense here.CBS News - Top stories -
Reaction as England beaten by Brazil after Endrick winner
Follow live text & radio commentary as England host Brazil at Wembley in a friendly at Wembley.BBC News - Top stories - Brazil -
Drug overdoses reach another record with almost 108,000 Americans in 2022, CDC says
Nearly 108,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2022ABC News - Health -
CPI inflation will almost surely be above 3% well into midyear, Garda’s Magnusson says
The first two months of 2024, which brought more signs of surprisingly persistent U.S. inflation, have paved the way for the annual headline rate of consumer-price gains to remain above 3% well into June or July.MarketWatch - Business -
AI ‘apocalypse’ could take away almost 8m jobs in UK, says report
Women, younger workers and lower paid are at most risk from artificial intelligence, says IPPR thinktank. Almost 8 million UK jobs could be lost to artificial intelligence in a “jobs apocalypse”, according to a report warning that women, younger ...The Guardian - World - Artificial Intelligence -
Some creators say they're frustrated after Instagram starts limiting political content recommendations
Instagram creators who frequently post about news and politics are urging their followers to allow “political content” in their feeds after the platform began automatically limiting such posts.NBC News - Top stories -
6 missing Baltimore bridge workers presumed dead, Coast Guard says
The U.S. Coast Guard announced Tuesday evening that the six missing workers in the Baltimore bridge collapse are presumed dead and it is suspending search and rescue efforts. Lynda Tran, former senior adviser to Transportation Secretary Pete ...CBS News - Top stories -
Rubio says Trump immunity claims raise a 'legitimate issue'
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) defended former President Trump’s claims that he is immune from prosecution for actions surrounding the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, saying presidents are under undue political pressure from potential future prosecution. Trump’s ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
RFK Jr. super PAC says it raised $2M after VP announcement
A super PAC supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent presidential bid said it raised over $2 million following the candidate’s official announcement of his running mate. American Values 2024, the main outside group supporting Kennedy’s White ...The Hill - Politics -
China faces a ‘lost decade’ if it fails to tackle its debts, says Ray Dalio
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio sees China heading for a ’100-year big storm.’MarketWatch - Business - China -
FirstFT: Larry Fink warns of looming ‘retirement crisis’
Also in today’s newsletter, latest on Baltimore bridge collapse, and Donald Trump’s inner circleFinancial Times - World -
Bond giant Pimco favours gilts over US Treasuries amid inflationary pressure
Fund manager projects Fed will cut interest rates more slowly than other central banksFinancial Times - Business -
US faces Liz Truss-style market shock as debt soars, warns watchdog
Fiscal burden on ‘unprecedented’ path, says independent Congressional Budget Office headFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Budget watchdog warns US could suffer market shock over national debt
Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Phillip Swagel warned the United States could suffer a similar market shock as seen in the United Kingdom during former Prime Minister Liz Truss’s brief stint leading Britain, citing the nation's ...The Hill - Politics -
Maryland governor vows to deploy all resources as search continues for six missing people after Baltimore bridge collapse – live
Wes Moore says rescuers have deployed air, land, and sea methods to help search for survivors. Full report – at least six missing as Biden laments ‘terrible accident’Have you been affected by the Baltimore bridge collapse?Pete Buttigieg, the ...The Guardian - World -
Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: six missing now presumed dead, police say
Authorities say accident sent vehicles and workers into river as Biden promises to fund rebuilding of crucial structure. Maryland state police say the six people who were missing after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed Tuesday in Baltimore, ...The Guardian - World -
Barclays bank payments restored after outage
The bank has apologised as some customers experienced issues with payments into and out of accounts.BBC News - Top stories -
Why a Fed rate cut in June is not yet a done deal
An interest-rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s June meeting, though now widely expected, should not be viewed as decision that has already been made, Fed watchers say.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich's detention in Russia extended to June 30
Evan Gershkovich was arrested in March 2023 and accused of "acting on the instructions of the American side" and collecting state secrets about the military.ABC News - Top stories - Russia -
Medicare can pay for obesity drugs like Wegovy in certain heart patients
Certain Medicare patients may get help paying for the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, as long as they also have heart diseaseABC News - Health -
Thames Water shareholders say bills must rise before they give it cash
Investors are refusing to provide an expected first £500m by the end of this month.BBC News - Top stories -
2024 NFL Draft: Frank Gore says Southern Miss RB Frank Gore Jr. is real deal, possesses better breakaway speed
The future Hall of Fame RB says his son has what it takes to reach higher levels of performance in the NFLCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Instagram moves to limit political content
Instagram has moved to limit political content, with users now having to go into their settings on the app to turn the limiting feature off. Users of the popular social media platform now have to go into their settings under “[c]ontent ...The Hill - Politics -
Church limited Clapham attacker's attendance
Abdul Shokoor Ezedi's won asylum in 2020 but new documents detail a sexual assault conviction in 2018.BBC News - Top stories -
How to consolidate credit card debt
Debt consolidation can help you pay off your credit cards faster. Learn more about consolidating your debt here.CBS News - Top stories -
Senegal Votes in an Election That Almost Didn’t Happen
The top opposition politician, Ousmane Sonko, is barred from running. So Sunday’s vote is widely seen as a choice between his handpicked candidate and the departing president’s designated successor.The New York Times - World -
Almost four million smart meters not working properly
Customers report being hit by hefty bills caused by smart meters not working properly.BBC News - Top stories -
Deion Sanders: "Certain cities . . . ain't gonna happen" for Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter
Colorado coach vows that his top prospects will pick their NFL teams.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Harris says US has not ruled out 'consequences' if Israel invades Rafah
Kamala Harris suggested there could be "consequences" for Israel if it moves ahead with a Rafah invasion in Gaza, as Netanyahu plansABC News - Top stories - Israel -
NHS should ‘seek to use’ private healthcare capacity, Wes Streeting says
Shadow health secretary says that in the longer term, he would like no one to need to go privateFinancial Times - Business -
World’s largest oilfield services group has no plans to leave Russia
SLB has resisted pressure to follow its two biggest rivals in pulling out in response to Ukraine warFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
UK politicians should use ‘disappearing messages’ on devices, says GCHQ
Fresh guidance from a branch of the signals intelligence agency comes after government blames China for cyber attacksFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Assange judges seek no death penalty pledge from US
Court postpones decision on the Wikileaks founder's case to give the US time to make assurances.BBC News - Top stories -
Pompeo rips US decision at UN, says it thrilled Hamas
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday criticized the Biden administration's decision to abstain from a vote on a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza, arguing it made Hamas and Iran happy. “Hamas, ...The Hill - Politics -
One Purple State Is ‘Testing the Outer Limits of MAGAism’
North Carolina Republicans are “in the running for the most MAGA party in the nation.”The New York Times - Top stories