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Train strikes: How May's disruption affects you
Train drivers are staging strikes and an overtime ban around the May Bank Holiday.BBC 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 -
Russia blamed for GPS interference affecting flights in Europe
Experts say Russia has been jamming GPS signals in certain European regions, leading to disruption for civilian aircraft.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
A Megaraptor Emerges From Footprint Fossils, Study Suggests
A series of foot tracks in southeastern China points to the discovery of a giant velociraptor relative, paleontologists suggest in a new study.The New York Times - Science -
McKinsey Study: Opportunities to Boost Small Company Productivity
Research on micro, small, and midsize companies offers new ideas about how to close the productivity gap.Inc. - Business -
Black girls in Florida do not feel safe in schools: Study
A new study has found that Black girls in Florida often feel unsafe in their schools due to policing policies and cultures of criminalization in the Sunshine State. The report, published by the National Women's Law Center (NWLC) and Southern ...The Hill - Politics - Florida -
Drought That Snarled Panama Canal Was Linked to El Niño, Study Finds
The low water levels that choked cargo traffic were more closely tied to the natural climate cycle than to human-caused warming, a team of scientists has concluded.The New York Times - World -
Drought That Snarled Panama Canal Was Linked to El Niño, Study Finds
The low water levels that choked cargo traffic were more closely tied to the natural climate cycle than to human-caused warming, a team of scientists has concluded.The New York Times - Top stories -
New York cities plagued by blackouts due to climate change, study finds
Climate change is pushing some New York City neighborhoods into dozens of nearly-daylong blackouts per year, a new study has found. Large swaths of the state’s principal towns and cities faced repeated, protracted and dangerous weather-driven ...The Hill - Politics - New York -
Comedian Nate Bargatze on his life and career
Comedian Nate Bargatze is having quite the year: He's bringing laughs across the country with his "Be Funny" tour, and this week he's a headline comic at the Hollywood Bowl with stars like Jerry Seinfeld. Dana Jacobson sat down with Bargatze to ...CBS News - Entertainment -
DBS Earnings Beat Expectations
Singapore’s biggest bank by assets said its first-quarter net profit rose on higher fee and commission income, and expects to deliver strong shareholder returns this yearThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Apple Revenue Expected to Decline
The tech giant has been hit by a range of issues in recent months. It and Tesla are the only two of the “Magnificent Seven” big tech stocks in the red in 2024.The Wall Street Journal - World - Apple -
This is the level where the 10-year Treasury yield becomes a 'clear problem' for stocks, Goldman study shows
Goldman said that when the 10-year Treasury yield hits 5%, the correlation between bond yields and stocks turns negative.CNBC - Business -
Southeast Asian Americans face the brunt of racist attacks among Asians in U.S., new study finds
Southeast Asian Americans face assault, verbal abuse and threats more than any other Asian American group, a new report by advocacy group The Asian American Foundation revealed.NBC News - Top stories -
Women live more years in ill-health than men, finds gender health gap study
While men are disproportionally affected by conditions that cause early death, women are left with higher levels of illness and disability. Women live longer than men but experience more years in poor health, according to a global gender health ...The Guardian - World -
DoorDash’s outlook is sinking its stock. But one analyst says it typically forecasts conservatively.
Food-delivery company DoorDash Inc. on Wednesday reported a worse-than-expected first-quarter loss amid signs of a slight slowdown in growth for its large U.S. restaurant business, and it offered a second-quarter forecast for a key demand metric ...MarketWatch - Business -
Lufthansa Expects Second-Half Improvement
Lufthansa said it expects an improvement in its second-half operating result, with capacity seen at more than 95% of prepandemic levels in the third quarter, but cautioned that unit revenue will fall in the next three months.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Stellantis Sales Fall Short of Expectations
Stellantis backed its full-year guidance despite revenue falling in the first quarter on lower sales volumes in North America as it prepares production for new models.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Life By You, Highly Anticipated The Sims Competitor, Gets Summer Release Date
Life by You, the highly anticipated life sim from Paradox Interactive, has finally landed an early-access release date. After a short delay, the upcoming The Sims 4 competitor is scheduled to launch on PC on June 4, 2024. The game will be ...GameSpot - Tech -
How to be a 'Fall Guy': Stunt performers on their rough-and-tumble life
Since the early days of Hollywood, stunt performers have fueled the mayhem of movies, playing a vital role in sustaining the illusion of countless car chases, bar fights and rooftop leapsABC News - Entertainment -
He Won by a Landslide. Why Is He Fighting for His Political Life?
Ben Houchen, a regional mayor in the north of England, faces a close re-election race, partly thanks to the broader troubles of Britain’s Conservative Party.The New York Times - World -
He Won by a Landslide. Why Is He Fighting for His Political Life?
Ben Houchen, a regional mayor in the north of England, faces a close re-election race, partly thanks to the broader troubles of Britain’s Conservative Party.The New York Times - Top stories -
His Book Was Repeatedly Banned. Fighting For It Shaped His Life.
“The Chocolate War,” published 50 years ago, became one of the country’s most challenged books. Its author, Robert Cormier, spent years fighting attempts to ban it — like many authors today.The New York Times - Top stories -
England move one of best decisions of my life - Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino says moving to England was "one of the best decisions in my life" as he prepares for his 400th game in English football.BBC News - Top stories -
He Won by a Landslide. Why Is He Fighting for His Political Life?
Ben Houchen, a regional mayor in the north of England, faces a close re-election race, partly thanks to the broader troubles of Britain’s Conservative Party.The New York Times - Business -
JD Vance says he is 'skeptical' Pence's life was in danger on Jan. 6
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) said Wednesday he is “skeptical” that former Vice President Pence’s life was endangered during the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the Capitol. CNN’s Kaitlan Collins asked Vance on “The Source” whether the Ohio Republican had “any ...The Hill - Politics -
Griner: Thought about taking my life while in jail
WNBA star Brittney Griner told ABC's "20/20" that "I wanted to take my life more than once" during her first few weeks in a Russian jail after her 2022 arrest.ESPN - Sports -
Girl who took own life moved to UK 'because of Harry Potter'
Her dad says she "loved learning" and a detention "disproportionately weighed on her mind".BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
'Cops Off Campus': Columbia Protests Upend Life for Students
Some students are annoyed and struggling to focus with the police presence at the Ivy League school through commencement.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Construction spending posts bigger-than-expected drop
Construction spending fell 0.2% in March, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.MarketWatch - Business -
U.S. Private Payrolls Beat Expectations in April
Data from the payroll company shows private sector employers added 192,000 jobs last month, more than in March and above economists' average estimates.Inc. - Business -
Wolves expect Finch to travel to Denver for G1
The Timberwolves are planning for coach Chris Finch to be with them in Denver following his knee surgery - and considering seating configurations that would allow him to safely be on the bench during games.ESPN - Sports -
Swinney looks set to be first minister as Forbes backs him
John Swinney is now expected to be the only candidate to succeed Humza Yousaf as SNP leaderBBC News - Top stories -
Dodgers ace Buehler expected to return Monday
Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler is expected to make his return to the big leagues Monday after missing nearly two full years following Tommy John surgery in 2022.ESPN - Sports - MLB -
Metal Prices Mixed, With Gold Holding Firm as Base Metals Slip
Metal prices were mixed, with gold up a day after a more-dovish-than-expected Fed meeting, while base metals prices fell back.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry review – a gentle gem about late-life love and loneliness
Elene Naveriani’s film tells the story of a middle-aged single woman in a remote Georgian village whose life is changed for ever after a near-death experience. Here is a marvellously tender story of loneliness and love which starts with a bigger ...The Guardian - World -
Gang leader who turned D.C. area into "hunting ground" gets life in prison
MS-13 members targeted random civilians so they could increase their status within the gang, prosecutors said.CBS News - Top stories -
‘Getting a book idea feels like a buzz in the head’: Paul Auster – a life in quotes
The author of The New York Trilogy, Leviathan and 4 3 2 1 has died at the age of 77. Here are some of the most memorable quotes from interviews he gave throughout his life. • Paul Auster, American author of The New York Trilogy, dies aged 77. I’ve ...The Guardian - World -
‘When it was game over, it was difficult to accept’: Robert Pires on finding life after football
The former Arsenal midfielder has sought help from Uefa’s career transition expert, to navigate the world outside the dressing room. Robert Pires will never forget what it was like coming to terms with being a retired footballer. “You don’t want ...The Guardian - World -
A growing number of companies are offering 401(k) plans that promise employees a degree of predictability, with retirement paychecks they can count on for life.
A growing number of companies are offering 401(k) plans that promise employees a degree of predictability, with retirement paychecks they can count on for life.The Wall Street Journal - World