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Weather forecasters warn Pakistanis to stay indoors ahead of new heat wave
Authorities in Pakistan urged people to stay indoors as the country is hit by an extreme heat wave that threatens to bring dangerously high temperatures and yet another round of glacial-driven floodsABC News - World -
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New Caledonia 'under siege' from rioting, says capital's mayor
Hundreds of French gendarmes are trying to secure the road from Nouméa to the airport, officials say.BBC News - Top stories -
Activision Announces New Studio Making "All-New Franchise"
Activision, the gaming giant behind Call of Duty, has announced a new studio based in Europe--Elsewhere Entertainment--that is creating an "all-new franchise." This will be a "narrative-based IP," but the company did not confirm any further ...GameSpot - Tech -
New York AG announces $2 billion settlement with crypto lender Genesis
New York Attorney General Letitia James is settling with crypto lender Genesis for $2 billion to make defrauded investors whole again.CNBC - Business - New York -
Microsoft announces new PCs with AI chips from Qualcomm
Microsoft wants to deliver Windows PCs that can keep up with Apple's MacBooks on artificial intelligence performance and strong battery life.CNBC - Business - Microsoft -
Nestle announces new line of foods aimed at Ozempic, Wegovy users
Nestle will launch a line of high-protein and fiber foods aimed at those taking Ozempic or Wegovy for weight management, the company announced Tuesday. The line, dubbed Vital Pursuit, is "well-suited to support a balanced diet for anyone on a ...The Hill - Politics -
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China rolls out new measures to fix its property crisis, spur growth
China has announced fresh measures to revive its ailing property industry after the latest data showed housing prices slumped further in AprilABC News - World - China -
Measurement matters
Real rentals, fast food and awkward adjustments in an inflation index near youFinancial Times - World -
China Consumption and Investment Slow Unexpectedly
China’s consumption and investment slowed in April, while industrial output beat expectations as Beijing doubled down on its manufacturing drive to spur growth.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
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Over 1 million claims related to toxic exposure granted under new veterans law, Biden announces
President Joe Biden, intent on selling his legislative accomplishments this election year, has gone to New Hampshire to detail the impact of a law that helps veterans get key benefits as a result of burn pit or other toxic exposure during their ...ABC News - Health - Joe Biden -
Violence intensifies in southwest Colombia as FARC holdout group attacks police and military
Violence has intensified in southwestern Colombia with a bomb blast injuring six people in the city of Jamundi and an attack by insurgents on a police station in the rural town of Morales leaving at least two officers deadABC News - World -
FDA Approves Amgen Drug for Persistently Deadly Form of Lung Cancer
The treatment is for patients with small cell lung cancer, which afflicts about 35,000 people in the U.S. a year.The New York Times - Science - FDA -
Gold Futures Set New Record on China Debt, Rate-Cut Hopes and Geopolitical Fears
Gold futures reached a new record settlement as Chinese investors flock to safe havens, rate-cut hopes grow and geopolitical tensions mount.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Thailand's Economy Grows on Strong Consumption, Tourism
The Thai economy grew in the first quarter thanks to strength in private consumption and tourism, despite continued weakness in goods exports.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Mayor John Whitmire talks Houston's deadly weather
A severe storm blew through southeast Texas Thursday night, killing at least four people and bringing powerful winds and rain for the second time this month. More than 800,000 customers lost power due to the storm. Houston Mayor John Whitmire ...CBS News - Top stories -
Thunderstorm weather warning issued by Met Office
Forecasters have warned some areas could see up to 50mm (2in) of rain and flooding on Saturday.BBC News - Top stories -
'Speed Capital' Review: How the Indy 500 Was Born
Road racing in the early 20th century was popular, but hard to watch as the cars zoomed by. Indianapolis changed that.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China consumption slows as retail sales and investment data disappoint
China reported data Friday that pointed to slower growth on the consumer side while industrial activity remained robust.CNBC - Business - China -
China's consumption and investment slowed in April, while industrial output beat expectations.
China’s consumption and investment slowed in April, while industrial output beat expectations.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
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5 Questions On: Parasites in water
The cryptosporidium parasite has been affecting water supplies in parts of south Devon.BBC News - Top stories -
House approves measure condemning 'calls to defund the police'
The House approved a resolution Friday that condemns “calls to defund the police,” taking aim at the rallying cry embraced by some progressives amid the Black Lives Matter movement. The chamber approved the four-page measure in a 337-61 vote, with ...The Hill - Politics -
Ryanair Announces Buyback as Profits Jump
The low-cost carrier will buy back $761 million worth of shares after its core earnings for the fiscal year rose 34%, and said it expected passenger numbers to increase depending on how well Boeing handles its delivery delays.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Add to Gains on Weather, Storage Outlook
U.S. natural gas futures extended their three-weeklong rally with early season heat in Texas driving demand and prospects of a gradual reduction in inventory surpluses.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Houston braces for more severe weather after deadly storms
More than 200,000 residents in the Houston area remain without power as severe weather threats persist. Claire Hao, an energy reporter at the Houston Chronicle, joins CBS News with more on the impact of an expected heat wave.CBS News - Top stories -
Bad weather may be cause of Iran helicopter crash, expert says
ABC contributor Col. Steve Ganyard, a former fighter pilot and a former State Department official, weighs in on what may have caused Iran helicopter crash.ABC News - Top stories - Iran -
As 3 states recover from 13 tornadoes, more severe weather on the way
As emergency crews in three states began mopping up and assessing damage from a series of tornadoes on Sunday, more severe weather is on the way.ABC News - Top stories -
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Siemens to Sell Innomotics to KPS Capital Partners for $3.8 Billion
Siemens agreed to sell its Innomotics large motors business to private-equity firm KPS Capital Partners, the latest move by the German industrial giant to reshuffle its portfolio.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Gunfire in Congo’s capital as men in military uniform clash with politician's guards
Congo’s army says it has foiled a coup attempt and arrested the perpetrators, including several foreignersABC News - World -
Dimon Led Bank CEOs to Fend Off Tougher Capital Rules
Regulators discuss slashing proposed capital requirements in sign of banks’ increasing clout.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Greenlight Capital’s clash with a former employee has captivated the hedge-fund world
James Fishback, 29, says he was employed as Head of Macro at Greenlight Capital. The New York hedge fund says that position never existed.MarketWatch - Business -
Goldman Sachs Healthcare Veteran Jo Natauri Sets Up Invidia Capital
Asset manager GCM Grosvenor is backing the healthcare-focused firm out of its Elevate investment strategy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Teen who ate spicy tortilla chip died of high chile consumption and had a heart defect, autopsy says
An autopsy of a Massachusetts teen who died after participating in a spicy tortilla chip challenge says his death was caused by eating a large quantity of chile pepper extractABC News - Health -
House Republicans introduce measure to overturn nursing home staffing rule
House Republicans have introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the Biden administration’s minimum staffing requirement for nursing homes. Under the requirements unveiled last month, all nursing homes that receive federal ...The Hill - Politics - Republican Party -
Columbia faculty group passes no-confidence measure on school's president
Columbia University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences approved a vote of no confidence Thursday against university President Minouche Shafik over her handling of the recent pro-Palestinian protests on campus. The vote, organized by the school’s ...The Hill - Politics -
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