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4/24: America Decides
President Biden signs foreign aid package into law; House Speaker Mike Johnson visits Columbia University amid protestsCBS News - Top stories -
Inside the struggles of America's caregivers
About 53 million people in the U.S. are unpaid caregivers, and many of them are simultaneously raising young kids and taking care of a parent, earning them the title "Sandwich Generation." CBS News contributor Lisa Ling, who is a member of this ...CBS News - Top stories -
The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies
The FT’s fifth annual ranking of the region’s businesses by revenue growth. Plus: outsourcers tap into remote work boom; Shopify targets more growth from bigger clients; Brazil’s alternative to electric vehicles; and Vertex Pharmaceutical’s ...Financial Times - World -
Will Gen-Z cancel America?
In a crisis, a house divided on tribal or class lines cannot stand. Rallying around the flag ultimately depends on the pervasive belief that the flag, a symbol of nationhood, is worth fighting for.The Hill - Politics -
The dire situation on America’s southern border
If Congress will not act, President Joe Biden may have to do soFinancial Times - World -
The dire situation on America’s southern border
If Congress will not act, President Joe Biden may have to do soFinancial Times - World -
America's Economy Is No. 1. That Means Trouble.
Solid growth, big deficits and a strong dollar stir memories of past crises.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The hidden costs of unpaid caregiving in America
An estimated 53 million Americans are unpaid caregivers, many as part of the "sandwich generation" — simultaneously raising children and caring for aging parents.CBS News - Top stories -
America's Economy Is No. 1. That Means Trouble
If you want a single number to capture America’s economic stature, here it is: This year, the U.S. will account for 26.3% of the global gross domestic product, the highest in almost two decades. That’s based on the latest projections from the ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
America's Great Weakness: Unserious Leaders
Or is it unserious voters?The Wall Street Journal - World -
All-American Dickinson returning to Jayhawks
All-America center Hunter Dickinson announced Friday he plans to return to Kansas for his final year of eligibility, likely solidifying the Jayhawks as the preseason No. 1 team in men's college basketball.ESPN - Sports -
Inside America's mass timber movement
Mass timber is a type of wood being used to build large buildings, like high-rises and airports. Jeff Glor traveled to Oregon to understand more about the material, its safety, and whether it's sustainable to use long-term.CBS News - Top stories -
Bruins coach thinks Swayman in Leafs' heads
Bruins coach Jim Montgomery thinks goaltender Jeremy Swayman's dominance against the Maple Leafs -- before and during their current first-round Stanley Cup playoff series -- has started to rattle some players.ESPN - Sports -
Salman Rushdie Is Not Who You Think He Is
The renowned author reflects on the fatwa ordered against him decades ago for his book “The Satanic Verses” — and surviving a brutal attack in 2022.The New York Times - Top stories -
Thinking Doesn't Have to Feel So Hard
New tricks and tools can make cognitively demanding tasks less painful.The Wall Street Journal - World -
America needs to treat ‘the cloud’ as critical infrastructure
Microsoft’s cut-throat approach is a national security risk the United States cannot abide.The Hill - Politics -
America Is Writing Checks That Mere Optimism Won’t Cover
Don’t bet the house on a rosy future.The New York Times - Top stories -
AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
April 19-25, 2024 A transitional council tasked with bringing political stability to gang-ravaged Haiti has been installed. Ecuadorians vote overwhelmingly for toughening the fight against gangs. Thousands of Indigenous people gather in Brazil’s ...ABC News - World -
Pro-Palestinian protests continue at colleges across the US
Pro-Palestinian protests continue at major US universities, and several schools have called police to remove demonstrators. Follow for live updates.CNN - Top stories -
The misguided laws contributing to America’s rural health crisis
CON laws deter new hospitals from forming and, by doing so, exacerbate the rural health care crisis.The Hill - Politics -
Saturday Sessions: Charley Crockett performs "America"
A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen ...CBS News - Top stories -
Saturday Sessions: Charley Crockett performs "America"
A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen ...CBS News - Entertainment -
In America's Biggest Oil Field, the Ground Is Swelling and Buckling
Land has subsided by as much as 11 inches since 2015 in a prime portion of the Permian Basin, as drillers extract huge amounts of oil and water, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis of satellite data.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A Close Examination of the Most Infamous Public Toilet in America
We think of adding regulation as something liberals do and removing regulation as something conservatives do. But that is only part of the story.The New York Times - Top stories -
People now think old age starts at 75: Study
Story at a glance Perceptions on aging are changing with older adults now considering 75 to be the beginning of old age, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association. “Life expectancy has increased, which might contribute ...The Hill - Politics -
Why ARK Invest thinks it’s an 'amazing time' to invest in cutting-edge tech
ARK Invest's Brett Winston is betting big on private tech companies for long-term gains.CNBC - Business -
Google Thinks It Can Cash In on Generative AI. Microsoft Already Has
While both Alphabet and Microsoft boasted strong quarterly earnings, only one tech giant showed that its generative AI bet is starting to pay off.Wired - Tech - Google -
How High Wall Street Thinks the Fed Will Keep Interest Rates
Stubborn inflation has led traders to forecast far fewer rate cuts by the Federal Reserve than just a few months ago.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
How wishful thinking from the West enabled Russian authoritarianism
The intellectual roots of the West’s mistakes predate the Soviet Union’s collapse.The Hill - Politics - Russia -
How High Wall Street Thinks the Fed Will Keep Interest Rates
Stubborn inflation has led traders to forecast far fewer rate cuts by the Federal Reserve than just a few months ago.The New York Times - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Hades 2 Early Access Might Be Coming Sooner Than You Think
Supergiant Games has hinted that Hades II might be hitting early access sooner than we may have though. The developer also said that the technical test will start to wind down on April 29.. Once the the technical test is over, it will no longer be ...GameSpot - Tech -
He Thinks Your Next Vacation Should Be in Detroit. Yes, He's Serious.
The doom loop is over. Now it’s a boom loop. But after the city revived itself, can Detroit rebrand itself?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Moses McKenzie: ‘I was thinking about the predicament of the black British diaspora’
The award-winning Bristol-raised novelist on his new book about a teenage Rastafarian living in the city in volatile times, how he was influenced by The Catcher in the Rye - and being celebrated by a Tory politician Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
He Thinks Your Next Vacation Should Be in Detroit. Yes, He's Serious.
The doom loop is over. Now it’s a boom loop. But after the city revived itself, can Detroit rebrand itself?The Wall Street Journal - Business -
NATO's Top Officer Is an Admiral Who Thinks Like an Investor
His uniform used to draw insults on the street. Now Rob Bauer benefits from public exposure, engaging with executives and others to tackle alliance shortfalls.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Rockford Is Now America's Top Housing Market After an Improbable Turnaround
The Illinois metro area, west of Chicago, was one of nearly a dozen in the Midwest ranking among the top 20.The Wall Street Journal - World -
April 25, 2024 - US university protests
Pro-Palestinian protests are taking place at major US universities, prompting some officials to take extraordinary steps to confront the growing crisis.CNN - Top stories -
Social Media Has Overwhelmed America's Main Nonprofit Fighting Child Exploitation
A WSJ analysis and a Stanford report find the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is contending with outdated technology and legal constraints as the number of reports soars.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
10 years later, Flint's and America's water remains unnecessarily hazardous
We the people are demanding stronger regulations and enforcement measures to protect the most vulnerable members of our society.The Hill - Politics -
A Chinese Firm Is America’s Favorite Drone Maker. Except in Washington.
U.S. authorities consider DJI a security threat. Congress is weighing legislation to ban it, prompting a lobbying campaign from the company, which dominates the commercial and consumer drone markets.The New York Times - Business