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Bears trade into fifth-round, draft Kansas defensive end Austin Booker
The Chicago Bears traded back into the 2024 NFL Draft, swapping a 2025 fourth-round pick with the Bills to take their No. 144 pick (fifth-round). Ironically, this pick is the exact one the Bears sent to the Bills for offensive lineman Ryan Bates. ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Ukraine Aid Lifts Defense Industry as Debate Over Profits Reignites
A long-delayed $95 billion package supports shells, missiles and drones for three countries, boosting defense companies, as scrutiny grows on share buybacks.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Belgian Man’s Drunken Driving Defense: His Body Made the Alcohol
A 40-year-old man was acquitted of a drunken driving offense after doctors confirmed he had a rare condition: auto-brewery syndrome.The New York Times - Science -
Magnificent Seven Power Stocks' Rebound
Nasdaq’s gains accelerated Friday while energy stocks edged lower amid earnings reports from Exxon and Chevron.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Heard on the Street's Stock-Picking Contest
Read about our columnists’ favorite and least-favorite stocks and see how they have performed.The Wall Street Journal - World -
With 3 Words, Economists Explain the Real Reason There Are So Many Bad Bosses
The Peter Principle explained.Inc. - Business -
Mayor Adams Walks Back Budget Cuts Many Saw as Unnecessary
The mayor released a revised $111.6 billion budget, which included $2.3 billion that would restore some funding for schools and cultural institutions.The New York Times - Top stories -
Many large U.S. cities are in deep financial trouble. Here's why
Many U.S. cities are facing substantial financial challenges as inflation lingers and pandemic-era stimulus dries up.CNBC - Business -
Many Americans retire far earlier than expected — and not by choice
About 7 in 10 retirees stop working before they turned 65. For many of them, it was for reasons beyond their control.CBS News - Top stories -
Many Ukrainian Prisoners of War Show Signs of Trauma and Sexual Violence
As they return with physical and psychological wounds stemming from torture by their Russian captors, soldiers are being sent back to active duty — often without adequate treatment.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Many Ukrainian Prisoners of War Show Signs of Trauma and Sexual Violence
As they return with physical and psychological wounds stemming from torture by their Russian captors, soldiers are being sent back to active duty — often without adequate treatment.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
What the End of Negative Rates Means for Japan
The world’s fourth-largest economy is entering a new era, and there’s a lot at stake.The Wall Street Journal - World - Japan -
U.S. Fertility Rate Falls to Record Low
Fewer babies were born in the U.S. in 2023 than any year since 1979.The Wall Street Journal - World -
German Bund Yield Edges Higher on Two-Year High Consumer Sentiment Data
10-year Bund yields edged higher after an above-forecast GfK consumer sentiment index added to the better-than-expected German data this week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. Economy Grew at 1.6% Rate in First-Quarter Slowdown
Gross domestic product, adjusted for inflation, increased at a 1.6 percent annual rate, but the report also included more evidence that the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tame price increases have stalled.The New York Times - Top stories -
U.S. Economy Grew at 1.6% Rate in First Quarter
Consumers ensured that growth continued, but the latest data showed signs of vulnerability elsewhere.The New York Times - Business -
S&P Cuts Boeing's Ratings Outlook to Negative
A purchase of Spirit AeroSystems would “introduce additional potential headwinds for Boeing on its path to cash flow and leverage recovery,” the agency said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Dream of Fed Rate Cuts Is Slipping Away
Investors are backing away from expectations that the central bank can reduce rates in coming months, hitting markets.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
S&P Cuts Boeing's Ratings Outlook to Negative
A purchase of Spirit AeroSystems would “introduce additional potential headwinds for Boeing on its path to cash flow and leverage recovery,” the agency said.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.5% to 100.62
The WSJ Dollar Index is up 0.5% to 100.62 — higher for two of the past three trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden approval rating mired at historic low: Gallup
President Biden’s approval rating average is lower than any other president in recent history at the same point in their time in the White House, data released Friday found. The president averaged 38.7 percent job approval in his 13th quarter in ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
9 top-rated handheld vacuums to shop
The handheld vacuums are powerful, lightweight and effective at cleaning up messes. Shop Bissell, Shark, Dyson, Black+Decker and more.NBC News - Top stories -
How do interest rates affect me?
Bank of England interest rates have an impact on the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.BBC News - Top stories -
Lionel Messi is picking apart MLS at a ridiculous rate
Messi, after two more goals and an assist Saturday, is averaging 2.5 goal contributions per 90 minutes so far this MLS season.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLS -
Even If the Fed Cuts, the Days of Ultralow Rates Are Over
Soaring budget deficits and investment needs mean the “neutral” interest rate may be higher.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
UK holds local elections and Fed sets rates
Polls in England and Wales, a US interest rate decision and a dip in market activity for May Day celebrationsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
A Dangerous Game Is Underway in Asia
The new alliance structure Washington is pursuing in Asia won’t guarantee peace and stability — and may raise the risk of stumbling into a conflict.The New York Times - Top stories -
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Work With Us on Responsible Gaming
Policies should be based on peer-reviewed research.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Copper’s record as a stock market and economic predictor is tarnished
‘Dr. Copper’ is practicing without a license.MarketWatch - Business -
Stocks Fall After GDP, Inflation Data
Stocks and government bonds fell sharply after fresh data showed the U.S. economy slowed in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World