GDP report could show solid fourth quarter growth but still signal a recession is coming, economists say
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Trump advisors are considering plans to dramatically revamp the Fed, WSJ report says
Trump's political operatives are putting together a plan that would give him unprecedented influence over the Fed, the report states.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
British troops may be tasked with delivering Gaza aid, BBC report says
The BBC is reporting that British troops may be tasked with delivering aid to Gaza from an offshore pier now under construction by the U.S. militaryABC News - World -
AI could kill off most call centres, says Tata Consultancy Services head
Chatbots will soon take over much of the work of human agents, forecasts chief of Indian IT groupFinancial Times - Business - Artificial Intelligence -
‘Terminator’ creator James Cameron says AI could replace him — but not Schwarzenegger
Director says technology at some point will ‘write a script, direct a movie’Financial Times - Business -
A room of her own: Mona Lisa could be moved, says Louvre
New room would give thousands of daily visitors better experience, says museum president. The Mona Lisa, the world’s most famous portrait, could get a room of its own in the Louvre, the museum’s president said.. Such a move would give visitors, ...The Guardian - World -
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Roku warns of tougher bar for growth ahead. An analyst says that is its ‘fundamental risk.’
TV-streaming service Roku Inc. on Thursday forecast second-quarter sales that were above expectations, but warned of a higher bar for growth up ahead and moderating profit in the second half of the year.MarketWatch - Business -
Fallout 4's Free PS5 Update Is Bugged, Will Be Coming To PS Plus Extra Members Says Bethesda
Fallout 4's long-awaited free next-gen update is here, but those attempting to download the update for PlayStation 5 have run into an issue that Bethesda says it's currently working on fixing.Many PlayStation users were quick to complain that they ...GameSpot - Tech -
Ukraine pushes to get military-age men home. Neighboring countries say they'll help
Ukraine’s foreign minister has doubled down on the government’s move to bolster the pool of fighting forces by cutting off consular services to conscription-age men outside the countryABC News - World - Ukraine -
'We've come too far': Weinstein's overturned rape conviction won't stop #MeToo movement, advocates say
A day after learning that Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction was overturned by New York's highest court, one of the women whose testimony was at the heart of his trial said she was "sick to my stomach."NBC News - Top stories -
Meta Platforms reported record first-quarter revenue as the company's advertising business grew at a rapid clip even as investors soured on forecasts of rising costs related to artificial intelligence.
Meta Platforms reported record first-quarter revenue as the company’s advertising business grew at a rapid clip even as investors soured on forecasts of rising costs related to artificial intelligence.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A GDP Warning as Signs of Stagflation Appear
Slower growth and persistent inflation explain why voters feel glum about the economy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Moncler Sales Beat Forecasts Amid Solid Demand in China
The Italian luxury-fashion company said revenue for the Moncler brand grew 26% in Asia.The Wall Street Journal - Business - China -
Tesla shows Wall Street a path to ‘positive catalysts,’ BofA says
Tesla Inc.’s better-than-expected quarterly earnings and reassurances from the EV maker that it is on a path of “positive catalysts” led to a stock upgrade at BofA Securities on Wednesday.MarketWatch - Business - Tesla -
Schumer Says Bill to Aid Ukraine and Israel Shows Congress Isn’t Broken
The majority leader says the measure to help Ukraine and other recent bipartisan efforts show there is a path to success on Capitol Hill. But deep partisan differences and institutional problems remain.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
UN report says 282M people faced acute hunger in 2023, with worst famine in Gaza
A new report says nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023, with war-torn Gaza hosting the largest number of people facing famineABC News - Health - United Nations -
Over 90% of trans youths live in states with bills that target their rights, report says
More than 90% of transgender youths live in states that have already passed or are currently considering bills that restrict their rights.NBC News - Top stories -
Over 90% of trans youths live in states with bills that target their rights, report says
More than 90% of transgender youths live in states that have already passed or are currently considering bills that restrict their rights.NBC News - Politics -
We know how to deter British children from alcohol, say experts, after concerns over WHO report
Study found Great Britain had worst rate of child alcohol consumption in world, but youth drinking is said still to have ‘declined sharply’. In 2000, about 19% of children under 16 in England smoked, according to Action on Smoking and Health. By ...The Guardian - World -
Middle East crisis live: it could take 14 years to clear Gaza Strip of rubble and unexploded bombs
War has left estimated 37m tons of debris in area, requiring years of work with ‘100 trucks’, says UN official. See all of our Israel-Gaza war coverageA premature Palestinian infant, rescued from her mother’s womb by an emergency caesarean section ...The Guardian - World -
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UN report says 282M people faced acute hunger in 2023, with worst famine in Gaza
A new report says nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023, with war-torn Gaza hosting the largest number of people facing famineABC News - Health - United Nations -
Bank of Canada Officials Split on How Soon Rate Cuts Could Start, Minutes Say
Senior Bank of Canada officials were divided on how soon the central bank could start cutting interest rates, although they agreed cuts should proceed gradually given the risk of inflation reaccelerating, according to a summary of deliberations ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
A new wave of e-commerce disruption could close 45,000 retail stores over the next five years, analysts say
UBS analysts have suggested that e-commerce isn’t done upending brick-and-mortar retail just yet.MarketWatch - Business -
AI could kill off most call centres, says Tata Consultancy Services head
Chatbots will soon take over much of the work of human agents, forecasts chief of Indian IT groupFinancial Times - World - Artificial Intelligence -
'Europe could die,' France's Macron says as he calls for stronger defense and economic reform
President Emmanuel Macron appealed for stronger, more integrated European defenses and said the continent must not become a vassal of the United States.NBC News - Top stories -
Trump immunity case takeaways: Worry over lawlessness or hobbling POTUS dominates
The Supreme Court heard a historic case on whether Trump has immunity or can be criminally prosecuted over his efforts to overturn his 2020 election lossABC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Ukraine Could Use Long-Range ATACMS to Hit Russian Targets in Crimea, U.S. Says
The goal for a recent delivery of ATACMS, a coveted long-range missile system, is to put more pressure on Russian forces in eastern parts of occupied Ukraine.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Ukraine Could Use Long-Range ATACMS to Hit Russian Targets in Crimea, U.S. Says
The goal for a recent delivery of ATACMS, a coveted long-range missile system, is to put more pressure on Russian forces in eastern parts of occupied Ukraine.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
United Methodists endorse change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ issues
United Methodist delegates have endorsed a constitutional amendment that could let the U.S. church — where support has grown for the ordination of LGBTQ people and same-sex marriage — authorize such rites, even as more conservative churches would ...NBC News - Top stories -
United Methodists OK change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ issues
If ratified, one effect of the change is that it could allow for the American church to authorize same-sex marriages within the church.CBS News - Top stories -
Gaza’s 37m tonnes of bomb-filled debris could take 14 years to clear, says expert
Top UN demining official outlines scale of devastation as Egypt officials fly into Israel in attempt to revive ceasefire talks. See all our Israel-Gaza war coverageIsrael’s war in Gaza has created 37m tonnes of debris, much of it laced with ...The Guardian - World -
With 3 Words, Economists Explain the Real Reason There Are So Many Bad Bosses
The Peter Principle explained.Inc. - Business -
Barcelona advance to fourth straight Champions League final, Chelsea heartbroken
Barcelona are back to another UEFA Women's Champions League final after defeating Chelsea in the semifinals. What does this mean for them and for the Blues moving forward?ESPN - Sports - UEFA Champions League -
Do the GDP and Dow Reflect American Well-Being?
Do the GDP and Dow Reflect American Well-Being?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sizable Haley vote in Pennsylvania may signal trouble for Trump
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley won more than 16% of the vote in Pennsylvania's Republican primary on Tuesday despite no longer being in the 2024 race. Anthony Salvanto, Matt Gorman and Caitlin Huey-Burns join "America Decides" to ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
BHP’s move for Anglo signals fierce battle for resources vital to green transition
Also in this newsletter: US inflation higher than expected, panic on Wall Street, science round-upFinancial Times - World -
Microsoft earnings were solid — and here’s why they’re primed to get even better
Azure hasn’t had quite enough capacity to meet booming AI demand, and Copilot software tools should contribute more later this year.MarketWatch - Business -
College basketball rankings: Kansas a solid No. 1 with return of Hunter Dickinson, addition of Rylan Griffen
The Jayhawks put some distance between themselves and No. 2 Houston in the way-too-early Top 25 And 1CBS Sports - Sports -
Long-awaited $2 billion CVC debut shows the IPO market is back on track, Euronext boss says
"It is a very strong signal of the comeback of IPOs in Europe, in particular in continental Europe," Euronext's Stéphane Boujnah said.CNBC - Business