Economic Report: Consumer spending is far from dead as Americans had cash registers ringing in April
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Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and "American Idol" alum, dead at 47
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.CBS News - Entertainment -
US citizen who fought with pro-Russia separatists in Ukraine reported dead
Russell Bentley, 64, reported killed in Moscow-occupied Donetsk by Russian state media and confirmed by his battalion. A US citizen known to have fought with pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine between 2014 and 2017 has been killed in ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
American Express says cardholders are buying lots of ‘front of cabin’ plane tickets, as total spending grows 7%
American Express saw an acceleration in new card acquisitions during the first quarter, and it recorded a profit beat for the period.MarketWatch - Business -
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Evening Report — House passes foreign aid bill with help from Dems
A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} s Evening Report © The Hill, Allison Robbert House passes foreign aid bill with help from Dems The GOP-controlled House advanced an expansive foreign aid package Friday ...The Hill - Politics -
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He Had Her at the Baby Moose
Ashleé Miller, a musician, expanded her dating profile to upstate New York and Massachusetts. She didn’t expect to end up in Alaska with Francis Marley, a search and rescue operator.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
AMC’s stock resumes rally, registers highest close since March
Shares of the movie-theater chain and original meme stock have climbed three of the past four daysMarketWatch - Business -
Bitcoin Miners Brace for the ‘Halving’—and Race to Cash In
The Bitcoin halving is imminent. Crypto mining companies are reaching for every trick in the book to survive it.Wired - Tech - Crypto -
New York City reports hospitalizations caused by fake Botox. Where is the 'faux-tox' coming from?
Warnings about fake Botox injections given by people not trained to give the shots are growing.NBC News - Top stories - New York -
Japan Consumer Prices Rose at Slightly Slower Pace in March
Japan’s consumer prices rose at a slightly slower pace in March due to lower energy prices but remained well above the central bank’s 2% target.The Wall Street Journal - World - Japan -
6 reasons to tap into your home equity for cash right now
It can make sense to borrow from your home's equity in today's rate environment. Here's why.CBS News - Top stories -
Why are American roads so dangerous?
Bad driving is probably playing a bigger role in the fatality rate than larger cars and longer journeysFinancial Times - World -
Ashanti and Nelly Announce Their Engagement and a New Baby
More than two decades after they first met, the R&B singer announced her pregnancy and engagement to the rapper. Fans rejoiced.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Family 'appalled' officer shared dead body pictures
Photos of Paul Wells, who was stabbed to death by his neighbour, were shared by former PC Lewis Wood.BBC News - Top stories -
Children among seven dead in Russia strike on Ukraine
Russia hits cities in central Ukraine, as Kyiv claims to have downed a strategic Russian warplane.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Grammy-winning singer Mandisa dead at 47
Grammy-winning singer Mandisa was found dead in her home on Thursday, according to her representative. She first rose to fame after finishing ninth on the fifth season of "American Idol."CBS News - Top stories -
What we know so far about Israel’s strike on Iran
US confirms Israel carried out operation against Iran, while Iranian state media reports air defences are active near Isfahan. Follow live for latest updatesUS officials have confirmed that Israel has carried out military operations against Iran. ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Tesla earnings day is around the corner. So far, robotaxis are ‘just a buzzword.’
Tesla is heading toward its earnings day next week, and there’s plenty for investors to worry about.MarketWatch - Business -
Columbia University is colluding with the far-right in its attack on students | Moira Donegan
In her willingness to unleash state violence against student protesters, Minouche Shafik proved herself to be a willing ally to extremists. The students sat on the ground and sang as police in riot gear approached them. Eventually, more than 100 ...The Guardian - World -
What we know so far about Israel's strike on Iran
Two U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News that an Israeli missile hit Iran early Friday. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more on the attack and U.S. national security and foreign policy expert Asha Castleberry-Hernandez joins CBS ...CBS News - Top stories - Iran -
French PM accused of recycling far-right ideas in youth violence crackdown
Gabriel Attal says state needs ‘real surge of authority’ in speech in Viry-Châtillon, where 15-year-old killed. The French prime minister, Gabriel Attal, is facing criticism for his proposed crackdown on teenage violence in and around schools, ...The Guardian - World -
Far-Right Sheriffs Want a Citizen Army to Stop ‘Illegal Immigrant’ Voters
Speakers at a conference for Constitutional Sheriffs claimed that militias need to patrol polling stations to stop the “expected flood” of immigrant voters.Wired - Tech -
Iran crisis risks easing pressure on Israel over Gaza, diplomats warn
Humanitarian situation in Palestinian enclave remains dire, says EU’s top diplomatFinancial Times - World - Iran -
Starmer calls for police investigation into Tory MP Mark Menzies
Politician accused of using thousands of pounds given by donors for medical bills and personal expensesFinancial Times - World -
Fake Tags Add to Real Chaos on American Roads
Officials are moving to increase enforcement and change laws in response to the rise in counterfeit or expired plates, which exploded during the pandemic.The New York Times - Top stories -
'Native Nations' Review: An Essential American History
Long before the arrival of Europeans in North America, indigenous communities built complex urban areas linked by diplomatic and trading networks.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Columbia, Free Speech and the Coddling of the American Right
If Columbia can’t protect free speech, what hope is there for America’s institutions?The New York Times - Top stories -
American Idol singer Mandisa dies aged 47
Tributes are being paid to the gospel singer who won a Grammy in 2014 for her record Overcomer.BBC News - Top stories -
Bryan Kohberger had alibi for night of Idaho student murders, new court filing claims
A new court filing from attorneys representing Bryan Kohberger, the man charged with killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022, alleges that cell phone tower data shows that Kohberger was not at the murder scene on the night of ...CBS News - Top stories -
FA Cup replays fall victim to scramble for cash and chaotic decision-making | Paul MacInnes
FA’s latest move reflects a further weakening of the game’s heritage and will only boost the argument for independent regulation. If you had been following the back pages over the past few months the changes to the format of the FA Cup would not ...The Guardian - World -
Claudia Winkleman on swearing, success and secrets: ‘I had to sign a contract promising not to sing’
With three hit shows – Strictly, The Traitors and the returning The Piano – Claudia Winkleman is TV’s hottest presenter. She talks about being tone deaf, being a style icon … and why she’s allergic to praise. Claudia Winkleman is convinced she ...The Guardian - World -
P&G's initial decline had nothing to do with earnings. The market later agreed
Management's call with investors had us feeling very good about Procter & Gamble's future, no matter the economic backdrop.CNBC - Business -
Car insurance rates are nuts right now. Here’s how to lower your bill when cash is tight.
Auto insurance costs are up more than 22% since this time last year. It may be time to take that defensive driving course and bank the discount.NBC News - Top stories -
The U.K. privacy regulator says Google's proposed replacements for cookies need to do more to protect consumer privacy, according to internal documents.
The U.K. privacy regulator says Google’s proposed replacements for cookies need to do more to protect consumer privacy, according to internal documents.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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Cubs vs. Marlins odds, line, score prediction, time: 2024 MLB picks, April 19 best bets from proven model
SportsLine's model simulated Friday's Marlins vs. Cubs game 10,000 times and released its MLB picks, predictions and best betsCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
U.S. dollar — and its No. 1 status — could become a casualty of economic war
A less-respected U.S. dollar will have major implications for world trade and American consumers.MarketWatch - Business -
2 mayoral candidates killed in Mexico, bringing the number slain so far to 17
Two mayoral candidates in Mexico have been killed, bringing to 17 the number of contenders slain in the lead-up to the June 2 electionsABC News - World -
Voting technology company settles lawsuit against far-right news outlet over 2020 election claims
A voting technology company targeted by bogus fraud claims related to the 2020 presidential election has settled a defamation lawsuit against a conservative news outletABC News - Tech