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China Benchmark Lending Rates Held Steady
The country’s benchmark lending rates were held steady this month, central bank data showed Monday after Beijing announced bold moves to address property-sector malaise.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Netanyahu under pressure to detail post-war plans for Gaza
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under pressure from both the U.S. and his country's parliament to explain what will happen in Gaza after the war against Hamas.CBS News - World - Israel -
FAA under new pressure to examine size, safety of airplane seats
Airline carriers have been shrinking seats for years, prompting Congress in 2018 to order the FAA to set new standards to ensure passengers can evacuate in 90 seconds or less, but their testing was widely criticized. Now, as part of the FAA ...CBS News - Top stories -
China pledges $42 billion in a slew of measures to support the struggling property sector
Chinese authorities on Friday pledged new support for state-owned enterprises to enable them to buy unsold apartments.CNBC - Business - China -
China pledges $42 billion in a slew of measures to support the struggling property sector
Chinese authorities pledged new support for state-owned enterprises to enable them to buy unsold apartments, in an effort that could help developers get more funding to finish construction on pre-sold properties.NBC News - Top stories - China -
Employers Come Under Fire Over Harassment of Teen Workers
Regulators have stepped up their pursuit of companies they say didn’t do enough to protect teenage employeesThe Wall Street Journal - Business -
Under Armour’s stock buoyed by hopes for restructuring as founder Kevin Plank returns, pledges renewed focus on men
Under Armour Inc.’s stock rose Thursday after the athletic-apparel maker approved a restructuring plan and beat analyst estimates for fourth-quarter adjusted earnings.MarketWatch - Business -
NBA Draft Combine 2024 winners and losers: Bronny James performs under pressure; Zach Edey is bigger, but slow
As the NBA Draft Combine winds down, here are the biggest winners and losers from this week in ChicagoCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
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Warning over Asian hornets after record sightings
There have been 108 sightings of Asian hornets since 2016, of which 56 were in 2023.BBC News - Top stories -
Why England will be thrilled by Stokes' steady return
Ben Stokes' solid if unspectacular return will suit England just fine as they prepare for life after James Anderson.BBC News - Top stories -
Cybersecurity expert Chris Krebs says AI's threat to election will be a "steady drumbeat"
Chris Krebs, the former director of CISA and a CBS News cybersecurity expert and analyst, tells "Face the Nation" that while there likely will not be a "one single catastrophic AI-enabled event" threatening the 2024 election, he foresees a ...CBS News - Top stories -
Kevin Kwan, Author of ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ Talks About His New Novel
Kevin Kwan left Singapore’s opulent, status-obsessed, upper crust when he was 11. He’s still writing about it.The New York Times - Top stories -
The story of Labour power, told in pledge cards
Keir Starmer’s 1997-style pitch for votes grasps the party’s strengths and weaknessesFinancial Times - Business -
Leading tech companies sign AI safety pledges
Artificial intelligence developers agree to assess when risks become ‘intolerable’ ahead of summit in SeoulFinancial Times - Business -
Why College Football Playoff should hold steady as NFL sends a clear message with counter-scheduling
The NFL sent a warning shot to college football with its schedule release on WednesdayCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Kosovo shuts 6 Serb bank branches over use of the dinar currency in a move that could raise tensions
Kosovo police have closed six branches of a Serbia-licensed bank in line with the decision on the ban of the use of the Serbian dinar currency in the countryABC News - World -
EU reprimands Kosovo's move to close down Serb bank branches over the use of the dinar currency
The European Union has reprimanded Kosovo over the unilateral closure of six branches of a Serbia-licensed bankABC News - World - European Union -
Singer Libianca on the pressure to take sides in Cameroon war
The star of viral hit People talks to the BBC about getting death threats for waving a Cameroonian flag.BBC News - Top stories -
Israel continues operation in Rafah amid growing pressure
Israel continued its attacks in Gaza, including in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, despite growing international pressure to limit the scope of the offensive. Imtiaz Tyab has more.CBS News - World - Israel -
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg to resign as pressure mounts
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chair Martin Gruenberg says he will resign once the banking regulator finds a successor.MarketWatch - Business -
Italian taxi drivers’ strike raises pressure on Meloni government
Action comes after government minister met delegation of executives from ride-hailing app UberFinancial Times - World -
Rodgers embraces pressure of do-or-die season
Aaron Rodgers is back as the Jets' starting quarterback -- healthy, confident and ready for a potential do-or-die season for himself and the entire organization.ESPN - Sports -
Crockett to Greene: 'Don’t come for me'
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) warned Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) to not come after her after the two lawmakers clashed during a House committee hearing Thursday night. “Don’t come for me,” Crockett told MSNBC’s Katie Phang when asked if ...The Hill - Politics -
Israel troops posting abuse footage despite pledge to act
Images shared online include Palestinian detainees draped in the Israeli flag and held in stress positions.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
'I fluffed it': Labour's Streeting caught out on party pledges
The BBC's Laura Kuenssberg finds out if her Conservative and Labour guests know their parties' policies.BBC News - Top stories -
IMF warns Hunt against UK tax cuts as it flags £30bn funding gap
Fund says real departmental spending growth may rise at double the pace seen in official projectionsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
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Domino's bets big on "checkout charity" with $174 million pledge to St. Jude
The pizza chain has already raised more than $126 million for the children's hospital over the past two decades through its longstanding point-of-sales campaign.CBS News - Top stories -
Under Armour to Slash Jobs, Warns of Revenue Drop
CEO Kevin Plank said the sportswear brand has tried to do “too much of too much” and will focus on selling fewer products on discounts.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The 5 best smartphones under $500: Ring in the savings
Discover the best smartphones you can purchase outright for $500 or less.CBS News - Top stories -
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Under Armour to Slash Jobs, Warns of Revenue Drop
CEO Kevin Plank said the sportswear brand has tried to do “too much of too much” and will focus on selling fewer products on discounts.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Under Israeli Bombs, a Wartime Economy Emerges in Gaza
Amid the destruction, a marketplace of survival has arisen focused on the basics: food, shelter and money.The New York Times - World - Israel -
The Pacers Are Flying Under the Radar, and They’re Loving It
Defeating the Knicks in Game 7 at Madison Square Garden gives Indiana a chance to play with house money, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Sports -
Public to be liable for Teesworks contamination under proposed deal
Negotiations with public body chaired by Lord Ben Houchen come after government review said plan was ‘not now being pursued’Financial Times - Business -
WSL title race 'all comes down to this'
Former England players Ellen White and Katie Chapman say Chelsea have the upper hand on Manchester City going into an 'exciting' final day of the Women's Super League.BBC News - Top stories -
Report: New, Slimmer iPhone Coming in 2025
A leading tech news site say Apple will release a pricier, thinner model in September 2025, along with the iPhone 17.Inc. - Business -
The High-Class Problem That Comes With Home Equity
You may feel richer as you pay your mortgage down and home values go up. Using that equity is another matter entirely.The New York Times - Top stories -
Here Comes the Sun: Jerry Seinfeld and more
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld sits down with Mo Rocca to discuss his latest film, “Unfrosted,” about the made up tale of Pop-Tarts. Then, Conor Knighton visits Waterford, Ireland, to learn about the history of Waterford Crystal. “Here Comes the Sun” is ...CBS News - Top stories