Economic Report: Surge in U.S. jobless claims could be wiped away after fraud is uncovered
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Jobless claims fall slightly to 210,000, underscoring strong labor market
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell slightly to 210,000 and continued to hover at very low levels in a sign of strength for the economy.MarketWatch - Business -
AI ‘apocalypse’ could take away almost 8m jobs in UK, says report
Women, younger workers and lower paid are at most risk from artificial intelligence, says IPPR thinktank. Almost 8 million UK jobs could be lost to artificial intelligence in a “jobs apocalypse”, according to a report warning that women, younger ...The Guardian - World - Artificial Intelligence -
Deadline in Trump's $464m fraud case hours away
If Mr Trump does not post a bond to cover the penalty by Monday, his assets are at risk of seizure.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump’s Deadline to Make $454 Million Bond in Fraud Case is Hours Away
If no one will post a bond guaranteeing Donald Trump’s financial obligation, New York’s attorney general can start trying to seize his accounts and properties.The New York Times - Top stories -
Dow Industrials Remain Just Below 40000 Milestone
The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq struggled for direction, after advancing yesterday.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nikkei Rises 0.5%, Led by Machinery, Real-Estate Stocks
Japanese stocks ended higher, led by machinery and real-estate stocks, after signs of U.S. economic strength and selloffs related to the ex-dividend date on Thursday.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bogus Election Fraud Claims Still Run Rampant in Maricopa County
Ever since Donald Trump’s 2020 loss, election officials in Arizona’s largest county have faced relentless harassment. But one official got good news this week in a defamation case against Kari Lake.The New York Times - Top stories -
Insurers Report Rising Hail Damage Claims
Inflation is driving up the cost of materials and labor to repair roofs and cars. Adding to insurers’ costs is increased development in areas affected by severe storms.The New York Times - Business -
Rescue effort ended after child swept away by Pennsylvania creek
Law enforcement officials said Sunday afternoon that rescue efforts for a 6-year-old girl who was swept away in Pennsylvania's Chester Creek on Saturday night have been abandoned.NBC News - Top stories -
Big brands could pivot easily if TikTok goes away, but small business may struggle
A lot of “What ifs” still surround a bill the U.S. House passed last week that would mandate TikTok′s Beijing-based parent company to sell its stake in the platform or face a nationwide banABC News - Tech - Tiktok -
What could happen if Trump doesn't post bond in his fraud case?
Former President Donald Trump must post $175 million bond to pursue an appeal in his civil fraud case, after winning a reduction in a ruling from an appeals court.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
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Novocure’s stock surges after positive results in brain-cancer trial
Novocure Ltd.’s stock soared 15% Wednesday after the company announced positive results from a late-stage trial of a medtech device to treat patients with lung cancer that has spread to their brains.MarketWatch - Business -
U.S. Justice Dept. Sues Apple, Claiming iPhone Monopoly in Antitrust Case
The lawsuit caps years of regulatory scrutiny of Apple’s wildly popular suite of devices and services, which have fueled its growth into a nearly $3 trillion public company.The New York Times - Tech - Apple -
How the Atlantic Went From Broke to Profitable in Three Years
The publication’s new chief executive raised subscription prices, and moved away from day-to-day news coverage to focus on deeply reported stories with broad appeal.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Home Depot Buys Roofing Distributor in $18 Billion Deal
The retailer said it would acquire SRS Distribution in a deal with a value of $18.25 billion, which includes assumed debt.The Wall Street Journal - World -
First Medicare Health Plans to Start Paying for Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy
The first major U.S. health insurers have agreed to start paying for the popular anti-obesity drug Wegovy for certain people on Medicare with heart-related conditions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Between Two Blackouts Emerged a Different New York
As I got in my car, I noticed that the window lights began to flicker and die.The Wall Street Journal - World - New York -
China Rolls Out Welcome Mat for U.S. CEOs as It Nods to Its Economic Problems
Premier Li Qiang acknowledged foreign executives’ concerns as Beijing staged its annual business forum attended by the top executives of Apple, Qualcomm and Micron.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Baltimore bridge collapse poses little threat to U.S. economic growth, experts say
President Joe Biden said he expects the federal government to cover the cost of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge.CNBC - Business -
The lowest-paid U.S. workers are seeing their wages surge faster than any other group of earners
The trend is “a notable reversal of fortune” for some of the country’s lowest-earning workers, researchers said — but the gains might still fall short.MarketWatch - Business -
Free vapes could 'save thousands of lives', report says
Trial finds group offered vape kits and referred for support were 76% more likely to give up smoking.BBC News - Top stories -
85 years after a racist mob drove Opal Lee’s family away, she’s getting a new home on the same spot
Opal Lee was 12, a racist mob drove her family out of their Texas home. Now, the 97-year-old community activist is getting closer to moving into a brand new home on the very same tree-lined corner lot in Fort Worth.NBC News - Top stories -
Damien Harris retires at age 27: Former Patriots, Bills RB walks away from NFL after five seasons
Harris played five seasons in the AFC EastCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.1% to 98.95
The WSJ Dollar Index was up 0.1% to 98.95 — up nine of the past 12 trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Italy follows France in raising security after the IS-claimed attack in Russia
Italy has followed France in stepping up security following the attack on a suburban Moscow concert hall and the claim of responsibility by an affiliate of the Islamic State groupABC News - World - Russia -
Trump says he could appeal New York fraud case ruling to the Supreme Court
Former President Donald Trump says he will challenge the judgment in his New York civil fraud trial "all the way up to the U.S.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
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Stocks surge after Fed indicates three rate cuts still coming this year
The S&P topped 5,200 for the first time Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it was still targeting three rate cuts in 2024. Markets had feared hotter-than-expected inflation and jobs data would persuade the Fed to trim its timeline.CNN - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
H&M shares surge after fast-fashion seller beats analysts’ expectations
The clothes seller reiterated plans to achieve margins of 10% throughout 2024MarketWatch - Business -
The surge in U.S. home prices has drawn small investors into the market, where they are buying houses with the intention of selling them quickly for a profit.
The surge in U.S. home prices has drawn small investors into the market, where they are buying houses with the intention of selling them quickly for a profit.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Research universities and hospitals are resisting a U.S. agency proposal to boost oversight of investigations related to fraud and plagiarism.
Research universities and hospitals are resisting a U.S. agency proposal to boost oversight of investigations related to fraud and plagiarism.The Wall Street Journal - World -
GTA 6 Targeting "Early 2025" But Could Slip To 2026 - Report
According to a report from Kotaku, one of the most highly anticipated game releases ever, Grand Theft Auto VI, could potentially slip to 2026. The site reported that Rockstar Games is currently planning to release the game in "early 2025." ...GameSpot - Tech -
Resident Evil 9 Could Be An Open-World Game - Report
The next mainline game in the Resident Evil series reportedly could be an open-world game. Capcom has yet to make any sort of announcement.. According to insider Dusk Golem, Resident Evil 9 is being built on the open-world functionality of the RE ...GameSpot - Tech -
Sonic Heroes Could Be Getting A Remake For Nintendo Switch Successor - Report
A remake of Sonic Heroes is reportedly being considered at Sega. The game was first released in 2003 for PC, PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, and original Xbox.. According to Universo Nintendo, the Sonic Heroes remake would be built with Unreal ...GameSpot - Tech -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Russian foreign ministry claims it’s ‘extremely hard to believe’ Islamic State could launch Moscow attack
Russian officials have repeatedly cast doubt over who was behind attack despite IS claiming responsibility and Western intelligence evidence. Here are some of the latest images from Ukraine:. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Trump says he would testify in hush money trial; court lowers bond in fraud case to $175m for now – live
Former president makes statement after judge says trial will begin on 15 April; New York appeals court reduces bond and gives Trump 10 days to pay it. Trump told to pay $175m bond in 10 days in civil fraud caseTrump hush-money trial start date set ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Who Could Sway the Outcome of the U.S. Election? Mexico’s President
Immigration is a key issue for voters in the U.S. election, giving Mexico immense power to potentially shape the vote.The New York Times - World -
How the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Could Snarl U.S. Supply Chains
America’s ports are vital to our country’s prosperity. We should invest in modernizing them to keep supply chains running smoothly.The New York Times - Top stories -
A method being weighed for distributing U.S. aid in Gaza could put U.S. troops at risk, officials say
The Biden admin doesn't want U.S. troops to set foot in Gaza when it starts delivering humanitarian aid from a floating dock, but an alternate plan poses risks.NBC News - Politics