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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 -
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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 -
Could an MP present the Today programme?
Nick looks into a question about which programmes MPs should be allowed to present.BBC News - Top stories -
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 where several schools have called police on protesters, leading to the arrests of hundreds across the country. 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 -
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 -
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 - Top stories -
America can help Haiti restore order with an in-and-out mission
These difficult U.S. initiatives will buy enough time to provide a platform for the Haitian police and their international partners to regain an ongoing grip on security.The Hill - Politics -
US withdrawal from Niger demonstrates America’s coup confusion
Rather than calling a coup a coup, the administration took a position of avoidance.The Hill - Politics -
Cost of buying a home in America reaches a new high, Redfin says
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.CBS News - Top stories -
'How Disney Built America' Review: Mickey Mouse Mythology
The History Channel’s six-part series combines interviews with dramatic re-creations to argue that Walt Disney transformed the country’s cultural landscape.The Wall Street Journal - World -
PEN America Cancels World Voices Festival Amid Israel-Gaza Criticism
The decision by the free expression group came after intense criticism of its response to the war in Gaza. A wave of participants had pulled out of the festival in protest.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Israel Prepares Gradual Rafah Offensive
Responding to U.S. and international pressure, Israel is scrapping plans for an all-out assault in favor of an approach that seeks to limit civilian casualties.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
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 -
Boeing Burns Through $4 Billion of Cash and Scales Back 737 MAX Production
The aircraft maker has cut production to fix quality problems after door-panel blowout.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Does a fixed-rate HELOC make sense in today's elevated rate environment?
There are benefits to considering a fixed-rate HELOC in today's economic climate, but there are downsides, too.CBS News - Top stories -
Some Anti-Israel Protesters Are Paid
Rockefeller and Soros grants are subsidizing those who disrupt college campuses.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Ecuador's Former Comptroller General Convicted in Case Tied to Odebrecht
Carlos Ramon Polit Faggioni was convicted in Miami of accepting more than $10 million in bribes from the Brazilian construction company.The Wall Street Journal - World -
It's One of the Last Pristine Coral Reefs on Earth. Should We Be Visiting It?
The Raja Ampat archipelago of Indonesia looms large in the imaginations of underwater adventurers. But by visiting its relatively untouched reefs are we protecting them—or threatening them?The Wall Street Journal - World -
IBM to Buy HashiCorp in $6.4 Billion Deal
IBM will pay $35 a share for the cloud-software company in cash, giving the company access to HashiCorp’s roster of some 4,400 clients.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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Trump’s immunity case goes to the Supreme Court today. Here’s why it matters.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Thursday by Trump lawyers that the former president is constitutionally immune from prosecution on criminal charges that he conspired to overturn the results of the 2020 election.MarketWatch - Business -
Goldman Sachs and Bank of America shareholders reject proposals to separate chair and CEO roles
Votes mark victories for Goldman’s David Solomon and Bank of America’s Brian Moynihan.MarketWatch - Business -
Chip sector due a May bounce with Nvidia near ‘trough valuation,’ say Bank of America strategists
The big-tech trade is having a wobble. But chip stocks are due a rebound, say Bank of America strategists.MarketWatch - Business