American pandemic savings have depleted faster than other countries. Is that good or bad?
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There’s more good news on inflation. Americans may have a hard time believing it.
Purchasing power for the average household actually increased from 2019 to 2023, a government report found. But higher earners are still coming out on top.MarketWatch - Business -
Tyson Fury: The good, the bad, the ugly, the undisputed?
Over a 16-year professional career, Tyson Fury has risen from small shows and low expectations to a shot at becoming undisputed world champion.BBC News - Top stories -
Rent has risen faster than wages in most US cities
Since 2019, rent prices have surged 30.4%, while wages have risen 20.2%, according to a recent Zillow analysis.The Hill - Politics -
For good and bad, Jürgen Klopp gave Liverpool fans the time of their lives
German’s tenure has been littered with big lows but supporters will always cherish the big highs and a unique connection. It was a lovely spring afternoon in Liverpool. The sun was out, the temperature was high and, around Anfield, so were ...The Guardian - World -
UK infected blood scandal: what happened in other countries?
Victims in Britain have finally gained a measure of justice – elsewhere the fight has had varying outcomes. On Monday, infected blood victims in the UK finally felt they had obtained a measure of justice and closure, nearly 50 years after the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
In education, some targets are better than others
Focusing on fewer goals may drive excellence more effectively than pursuing a lot of themFinancial Times - Business -
Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg and other tech titans stand in the way of the common good
What better lesson in inequality is there today than that of the extraordinary rise of the tech titans, who have harnessed technology to accumulate unimaginable wealth and power and yet prevented it from benefitting the common good?MarketWatch - Business -
Good intentions, bad results: Don’t take away choices from SNAP recipients
This broad classification system would leave room for arbitrary decision-making, placing an undue burden on grocery store clerks and consumers alike.The Hill - Politics -
How does the UK’s infected blood scandal compare with other countries?
Many nations have already paid compensation and prosecuted individuals involved in decades-old treatment disasterFinancial Times - Business -
2024 NFL schedule breakdown for all 32 teams: One good thing, one bad thing every team will face this season
There is both good and bad to every team's 2024 NFL scheduleCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Kevin Costner's 'Horizon: An American Saga' should have been a TV show
"Chapter 1," which premiered Sunday at Cannes, has all the hallmarks of TV. Times staffers debate whether that's a good or bad thing.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
‘Our children don’t have the discipline to manage their own money’: My wife and I have $4.5 million saved for retirement. How long will this last?
“It’s time we think of leaving a legacy for our two adult children.”MarketWatch - Business -
I earn $120,000 a year and have $165,000 in savings. How do I invest in this high-interest-rate environment?
“My husband and I would like to provide our new baby with the best life we can.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘The stress is killing me’: I’m 73 and crumbling under $200,000 in debt — and I have no savings. Can anyone help me?
“I’m current with all my bills but barely make minimum payments.”MarketWatch - Business -
The U.S. opposes a proposed global wealth tax on billionaires, Treasury Secretary Yellen said, rejecting an idea floated by Brazil, France and other countries.
The U.S. opposes a proposed global wealth tax on billionaires, Treasury Secretary Yellen said, rejecting an idea floated by Brazil, France and other countries.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Is COVID-19 still a 'pandemic?'
On March 11, 2020, the director-general of the World Health Organization told the world that COVID-19 "can be characterized as a pandemic." Is that still the case?The Hill - Politics - Covid -
U.S. military says trucks have started bringing aid into Gaza over American-constructed pier
Trucks carrying humanitarian aid began moving ashore into Gaza Friday using a temporary pier built by the United States, delivering desperately needed supplies to the besieged Palestinian enclave.NBC News - Top stories -
Biden: what would Trump have done if the Capitol riots had been led by Black Americans?
The US president Joe Biden asks at civil rights event: ‘what do you think he would have done … if Black Americans had stormed the Capitol?’ . Joe Biden has launched one of his most scathing attacks yet on Donald Trump’s record of racism, ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
U.S. lawmakers fail to secure release of Americans held in Turks and Caicos for having ammunition
U.S. lawmakers traveled to Turks and Caicos this week to push for the return of five American citizens detained on ammunition possession charges, but failed to facilitate their release.NBC News - Top stories -
Middle East Crisis: For Gazans Relocating Once Again, Conditions Are ‘Horrific’
People leaving the city of Rafah since Israel’s military started to move in are crowding into other parts of Gaza, where they lack the most basic hygiene and infrastructure, a U.N. official said.The New York Times - World -
More Florida panthers have died so far in 2024 than in all of last year
Of the 14 deaths in 2024, 11 involved vehicle, according to statistics from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.CBS News - Top stories - Florida -
Blood-sucking body lice may have spread plague more than thought, science suggests
Scientists have long debated whether human body lice might have helped drive the rapid spread of the bacteria responsible for the deadly plague in the Middle Ages, known as the Black Death.NBC News - Top stories -
Between Harrison Butker, Rashee Rice and other off-field developments, Chiefs are having a rough offseason
The Chiefs have been deluged with negative news this offseason.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Imagine getting life-saving drugs to sick people without relying on big pharma? We may have found a way | Dr Catriona Crombie
An NHS trust’s attempts to bring a crucial drug to market itself is hopeful news for patients. Dr Catriona Crombie is the head of rare disease at medical charity LifeArcHealthcare should make people’s lives better. That fact can hardly be ...The Guardian - World -
I’m 49 and my husband is 59. We have a $2.2 million house and $885,000 saved for retirement. Can we retire by 2030?
“We are homebodies with fairly simple and inexpensive tastes.”MarketWatch - Business -
'We need it to be faster,' says Ukraine's ambassador about arms shipments
The Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. urged American leaders on Sunday to speed up shipments of arms and aid to the country as it struggles to defend against the Russian military. “There is no such thing as fast enough when we are up against such a ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Migrating Americans
Another round of Census data shows more movement toward limited government.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Michigan doing exactly what it needed to in transfer portal: Replenish a suddenly depleted secondary
With recent additions, Michigan's secondary no longer looks like a unit relying solely on hopeful projectionsCBS Sports - Sports -
Timberwolves oust reigning champs; Pacers knock off depleted Knicks; Xander Schauffele earns first major
Minnesota sent Denver home in a thrilling Game 7 after Indiana beat New YorkCBS Sports - Sports -
John Krasinski: "IF" movie inspired by pandemic's toll on daughters' spirits
The new movie "IF" from director John Krasinski explores the world of imaginary friends with the help of an A-list cast. Julianne Ferreira reports from Monday's purple carpet premiere in New York has details on how Krasinski came up with the script.CBS News - Top stories - Entertainment -
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End of Pandemic Bike Boom Has Cycle Shops Hitting the Skids
Bicycle sales shifted into high gear in 2020, but small retailers report a downhill slide, forcing them to discount inventory as customer demand flattens.Inc. - Business -
How A's pitcher Sears used pandemic to further his MLB career
JP Sears told Brodie Brazil on "All A's" how he furthered his MLB career during the COVID-19 pandemic.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Consumer confidence still below pre-pandemic levels despite economic rebound
Public mood in advanced countries remains low as cost of living crisis keeps households under pressureFinancial Times - Business -
Suit: Bad Bunny's agency hit with 'death penalty'
Rimas Sports, the agency founded by recording artist Bad Bunny, is accusing the Major League Baseball Players Association of "placing a death penalty" on the agency, according to a federal lawsuit the company filed Thursday.ESPN - Sports -
Leclerc fastest as Verstappen has 'bad day'
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc sets the pace in both Friday practice sessions at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.BBC News - Top stories -
Want to Get Smarter? Neuroscience Reveals 6 Simple, Remarkably Effective Ways to Learn Faster and Retain More
Learn more quickly and remember more? Here's how, backed by a number of studies.Inc. - Business -
'The Road to the Country' Review: To War for Biafra
Chigozie Obioma’s novel follows two brothers into the inferno of Nigeria’s civil war.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Child taken by floodwaters saved by a stranger
Hundreds were killed in recent flooding in Afghanistan, which saw homes swept away and roads destroyed.BBC News - Top stories