India’s six week election opens as Modi seeks third term
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Modi's strongman rule raises questions about India's 'democratic decline' as he seeks a third term
India has witnessed signs of democratic backsliding that has become apparent during the Modi era, observers and critics say.CNBC - Business -
Modi's India: Why millions still back divisive leader after 10 years
Indian PM Narendra Modi is eyeing a historic third term after a decade in power.BBC News - Top stories -
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U.S. Dollar Seen as Weakest G-10 Currency So Far In May
The DXY U.S. dollar index has weakened by 1.62% so far in May, making the dollar the weakest G-10 currency due to underwhelming labor market and inflation data,The Wall Street Journal - World -
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Dow Futures Edge Lower After 40000 Milestone
Stock futures edged lower after the Dow crossed 40000 for the first time in the previous session, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both ended within striking distance of new records.The Wall Street Journal - World -
German Bunds Seen More Attractive Than U.S. Treasurys in Near Term
German Bunds look to offer more value versus Treasurys during the countdown to ECB interest-rate cuts, but major rallies in Bunds are unlikely, Societe Generale said.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
Stuart Harrow Wins the Unlikeliest of Supreme Court Cases
The court is unanimous in ruling that Harrow can continue his 11-year fight for six days of back pay.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Migrating Americans
Another round of Census data shows more movement toward limited government.The Wall Street Journal - World -
8 Books to Read Now: Best in Business
Books that illuminate the workplace and the marketplace, as featured by The Wall Street Journal’s reviewers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Wine Lovers Can Still Get a Taste of the Real Sonoma at These Family-Owned Wineries
Founded by Italian immigrants generations ago, a few family-run wineries continue to offer outstanding wines and a crucial sense of history as Sonoma evolves in the 21st century.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Notable & Quotable: Debates
‘By throwing this curveball, Biden made it appear as though he proactively wanted more debates when he actually wanted fewer.’The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden Makes a Bogus Executive Privilege Claim
The President already waived his claim on the special counsel interview.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Ballpark figures: Yanks' Soto open to negotiations
Juan Soto is open to in-season contract negotiations with the Yankees. Said owner Hal Steinbrenner: "We'd like to see him here for the rest of his career."ESPN - Sports - US Open -
AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa
May 10-16, 2024 Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia was shot and wounded while greeting a crowd. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken played guitar in Kyiv while on a visit to Ukraine. Malians replastered the world’s largest mud brick ...ABC News - World -
South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Gaza offensive
It says Israel must be forced to stop its operation in Rafah, in a fresh bid to the UN's top court.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
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Eurovision winner Nemo urges Switzerland to recognise third gender
First non-binary person to win song contest calls for home country to allow third-gender entries on official documents. Nemo Mettler’s operatic, drum’n’bass-propelled entry won Eurovision for Switzerland last weekend, making the singer the first ...The Guardian - World -
Turkey sentences pro-Kurdish politicians to lengthy prison terms over deadly 2014 riots
A Turkish court has sentenced several pro-Kurdish politicians to between nine and 42 years in prison over deadly riots that broke out in 2014 by after Islamic State group militants besieged the Syrian border town of KobaniABC News - World - Turkey -
Russia gives British diplomat a week to leave
The expulsion of Capt Adrian Coghill comes after his counterpart was removed from Britain last week.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
WNBA charter flights to be fully set by next week
All WNBA teams will be using the league's new charter flight program by early next week, a spokesman told ESPN.ESPN - Sports - WNBA -
Key weeks ahead for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Russia has launched a push north of Kharkiv but its ultimate goal is so far unclear.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
May 10-16, 2024 As young Haitians are increasingly exposed to violence, the country is undergoing a wider push to dispel a long-standing taboo on mental health services teaching parents how to put a smile on their children’s faces. Family and ...ABC News - World -
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Source: Tuchel open to stay, wary of Man Utd snub
Thomas Tuchel is open to remaining as Bayern Munich coach amid concerns he might not be offered the Manchester United job even if it becomes available, a source has told ESPN.ESPN - Sports - US Open -
Wayfair to open its first large store, as physical locations make a comeback
What "retail apocalypse"? Wayfair and other digitally native companies are turning to physical stores for growth as e-commerce profits become more challenging.CNBC - Business -
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Applications Open! The New York Times Illustration Portfolio Review
We’re inviting illustrators from around the world to share their work with art directors from The New York Times. Apply by June 21, 2024.The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
Some A.I. Companies Face a New Accusation: ‘Open Washing’
An accusation against some A.I. companies that they are using the “open source” label too loosely.The New York Times - Business -
Pier opens for Gaza aid as US warns of ‘imminent famine’
Humanitarian groups say US maritime initiative is insufficient amid acute food shortagesFinancial Times - Business -