Coronavirus Update: China’s Lunar New Year celebrations raise concerns about COVID spread, while officials say peak is past
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Map shows states where COVID is "likely growing"
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.CBS News - Top stories - Covid -
Despite Inflation Concerns, Markets Keep Rising
Stocks on both sides of the Atlantic set records as investors foresee interest rates moving in one direction: down.The New York Times - Business -
Greek court throws out shipwreck trial against nine men
The judges ruled they had no jurisdiction to hear the case as the boat sank in international waters.BBC News - Top stories -
Oil Falls on Concerns of Higher-for-Longer U.S. Rates
Oil prices declined as some Fed officials remain cautious on the recent easing of inflation, prompting concerns that U.S. interest rates could stay high for longer.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Stock Records Are Sending Bears Into Hibernation. There's Reason for Concern
The most prominent pessimist, Morgan Stanley's CIO, has joined the bulls.Inc. - Business -
Under Armour is laying off workers as retailer says North America sales will plunge this year
Sales in Under Armour's largest market in North America are falling as inflation-weary consumers pull back on new clothes and shoes.CNBC - Business -
A 19-year-old farmworker killed in a Florida bus crash was saving money to get married, his mom says
The mother of 19 year-old farmworker killed in a Florida bus crash says he was saving money to get marriedNBC News - Top stories - Florida -
Saying goodbye to season 56 — and to a man who made 60 Minutes better for 35 years
Tonight, 60 Minutes says thank you to Frank Devine: a senior producer who's retiring after making our show better for 35 years. And thank you to viewers for watching our 56th season.CBS News - Top stories -
$9 billion travel tech firm Navan on track to hit profitability this year and 'not far' from IPO, CEO says
The boss of travel and expense management platform Navan told CNBC he's preparing the company to get its business into shape for an IPO this year.CNBC - Business -
Fed’s Mester says forecast of 3 rate cuts this year is now probably too many
“I was on the record before saying I was at the median [forecast] which was three,” Loretta Mester said Monday. “The developments I’ve seen in the economy right now, I would not think that that’s still appropriate.”MarketWatch - Business -
Black astronauts say 90-year-old Ed Dwight's 1st trip to space was 'justice'
Following his historic first trip to space, 90-year-old Ed Dwight sat among three Black NASA astronauts who thanked him for pathing their way to orbit.ABC News - Top stories -
Poultry company allegedly used 'oppressive child labor' at plant: DOL
In a statement to ABC News, Mar-Jac said the minors were hired with documents "that showed they were over 18 years of age."ABC News - Top stories -
Trump’s tariffs would cost U.S. families $1,700 a year, think tank says
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs would “cost a typical household in the middle of the income distribution about $1,700 in increased taxes each year,” the Peterson Institute for International Economics, a ...MarketWatch - Business -
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 -
Hunter Biden says Fox News trying to 'dehumanize' him
Hunter Biden, the president's controversial son who has been a magnet for scandal and GOP scrutiny, says Fox News has taken things too far and tried to "dehumanize" him over his drug addiction. “I’m not saying my addiction is an excuse for my bad ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
New York man with ties to European royalty disappears in California, authorities say
Attilio Brillembourg, the stepfather of 43-year-old Princess Tatiana, a member of the non-reigning Greek royal family, disappeared from Malibu on Saturday, police said.NBC News - Top stories - New York -
Shares of Cartier owner Richemont climb on record full-year sales, new CEO
Shares of Swiss luxury group Richemont climbed as much as 6.3% Friday after it reported record full-year sales even as Asia-Pacific spending waned.CNBC - Business -
Remains found in submerged car in New Jersey river identified as mom who vanished 14 years ago
The remains of a New Jersey mother who vanished 14 years ago have been found submerged in a car in the Cooper River last week, according to a nonprofit that advocates for missing people.NBC News - Top stories -
Gaelic schools thrive while native language declines
While Gaelic schools become more popular the census indicates the number of native speakers is falling.BBC News - Top stories -
Why TikTok Users Are Blocking Celebrities
A TikTok movement is calling for followers to block famous people over their stances on the Israel-Hamas war. It began at the Met Gala.The New York Times - Business - Tiktok -
Ohtani Day to be annual celebration in L.A.
The city of Los Angeles has declared May 17 Shohei Ohtani Day, with the city council passing a resolution to make this an annual observance for the duration of Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers career.ESPN - Sports -
God Inc.---Church Startups Spread Franchise Model Across U.S.
Entrepreneurial networks offer money and training to aspiring church founders, sprouting new places of worship as traditional congregations shrink.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Musk Effect Drives Spread of Supersize CEO Pay Packages
Elon Musk didn’t just upend the global auto business and space missions. The billionaire is also reshaping the landscape of executive pay.The Wall Street Journal - World - Elon Musk -
How cockroaches spread around the globe to become the pest we know today
A new study tracks how cockroaches spread around the globe to become the survival experts we know todayABC News - Tech -
What's the future for Aberfan chapel with tragic past?
Some of the 116 children killed in the Aberfan disaster were taken to the now derelict Capel Aberfan.BBC News - Top stories -
Fed’s Powell tests positive for COVID-19 for second time
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell contracted COVID-19 for the second time and is working from home while he recovers, the Fed said Friday.MarketWatch - Business -
CDC to end free COVID vaccine program for uninsured early
A federal program providing free COVID-19 vaccines to uninsured and underinsured adults is shutting down this summer, before the fall rollout of updated vaccines to fight against the latest variants. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...The Hill - Politics - Covid -
Moderna wins Covid jab patent dispute over Pfizer and BioNTech
Decision is a boon for the mRNA-vaccine maker in its legal fight to recoup pandemic profits from rivalsFinancial Times - Business - Covid -
CDC ending program for free COVID vaccines early for some
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story CDC moves up expiration date for uninsured COVID vaccine program The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is ending a federal program to provide ...The Hill - Politics - Covid -
Nearly 4,000 convicted of Covid rule breaches in England since curbs ended
Calls for amnesty intensify as total guilty verdicts over pandemic regulations in England top 27,000Financial Times - Business - Covid -
AstraZeneca targets $80 billion in total revenue by 2030 in 'post-Covid era'
Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is planning to increase its total revenue by 75% and release 20 new medicines by 2030, including cancer treatments.CNBC - Business -
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Biden's Chinese EV tariffs don't address lingering national security concerns
The 100% Chinese EV tariffs are meant to head off economic risks, but some Democrats say Chinese EVs should be banned entirely for security reasons.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Ireland's top diplomat concerned over slow pace of justice in peacekeeper's killing
Ireland’s top diplomat has expressed concerns about the slow progress of criminal proceedings against several Lebanese men charged with the killing of an Irish peacekeeper in LebanonABC News - World -
Inflation concerns weigh heavily on voters, vary by race: Poll
Inflation is “far and away” the biggest issue for Americans heading into the 2024 election, but economic outlooks and President Biden’s approval rating vary by race and ethnicity, according to a new Harvard CAPS/Harris poll. As he faces off ...The Hill - Politics -
Madonna’s Celebration Tour Proves She Won’t Quit
If this were the last tour of Madonna’s career, she would retire as the most influential female pop star of all time.The New York Times - Top stories -
Bahrain Celebrates Its History as a Pearling Center
A new walking trail in Muharraq explains a legacy of the gem dating to the Bronze Age.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
From Cannes Celebrities to the Westminster Dog Show
Taiwan Parliamentary brawl, northern lights in the U.S., Buddha gets a facial and more images from around the world, selected by Wall Street Journal photo editors.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Police injured and 19 arrested in Celtic celebrations
An estimated 25,000 fans filled the city centre after their team brought the Premiership trophy home.BBC News - Top stories