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A song critical of Nigeria's president is barred from airwaves
Authorities in Nigeria have barred radio stations from playing a song critical of President Bola Tinubu and his administration’s policiesABC News - 4d -
Can't stick to a budget? Your attachment style could be the reason, financial therapist says: 'Money is 90% emotion, 10% logic'
Budgeting doesn't always fail because of math. Financial therapists say that something deeper could be shaping how you handle money.CNBC - 2d -
The Coachella payment plan is financially smart, actually
Many people seem to be mistaking this option for some high-interest, Afterpay-style loan, where fans are YOLO-ing themselves into terminal debt. They're wrong.Los Angeles Times - 17h -
The 6 Stages of Wealth and Escaping the Hustle Trap
Bridge these two wealth chasms for financial freedom and legacyInc. - 5d -
Investor who predicted the 2008 financial crisis says he's 'worried about something worse than a recession'
Ray Dalio, the founder of the hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, said he is "worried about something worse than a recession" if President Donald Trump does not properly handle tariffs and other ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump tariff plans bring wide concern about financial impact — CBS News poll
President Trump's approvals on economy and inflation dip, as Wall Street has one of its most volatile weeks in recent years.CBS News - 2d -
Trump plans to stockpile deep-sea critical metals to counter China
US drafting order to collect ‘nodules’ from Pacific seabed for minerals used in battery supply chainsFinancial Times - 4d -
The identity politics of many Muslims, and critics of Islam, are deeply corrosive | Kenan Malik
Condemning them as ‘sectarian’ is only adding to the clamour that they have no place in the west. A poll suggests that most British Muslims identify more with their faith than with their nation . ...The Guardian - 3d -
A critical week for Meta and a key test for the new FTC chair
Plus, ECB expected to cut interest rates and milestone dates for McDonald’sFinancial Times - 2d -
China Halts Critical Rare Earth Exports as Trade War Intensifies
Beijing has suspended exports of certain rare earth minerals and magnets that are crucial for the world’s car, semiconductor and aerospace industries.The New York Times - 2d -
Verstappen criticizes Red Bull’s slow pitstops at Bahrain GP
Verstappen lost time to slow pitstops on top of his Red Bull's lack of pace at SakhirYahoo Sports - 2d -
Former top health official criticizes RFK Jr. for downplaying measles deaths
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."CBS News - 2d -
China’s Halt of Critical Minerals Poses Risk for U.S. Military Programs
The Pentagon and defense contractors are heavily reliant on magnets and rare earth minerals mined or processed in China, which has suspended exports of the materials in an escalating trade war.The New York Times - 1d -
Celebrities criticize all-female rocket launch: ‘This is beyond parody’
Amy Schumer, Olivia Wilde and Olivia Munn are among the famous names calling out the much-publicised space trip. The all-female Blue Origin rocket launch may have received plenty of glowing media ...The Guardian - 15h -
Wall Street stock futures rise after temporary US tech tariff exemption
Gains come after two weeks of wild swings in financial marketsFinancial Times - 2d -
Readers judge me as too soft and too critical. I will continue to seek perfection | Adams
One David thought I was too easy on Jeremy Pruitt and Phillip Fulmer. Another David thinks I'm too negative about Rick Barrnes. I disagree with both.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Bank CEOs avoid criticism of tariff policies — but agree that clients want more clarity
First-quarter earnings from the big banks showed spending patterns have held up in April despite losses in the stock market.MarketWatch - 16h -
Stocks Post Gain for the Week Amid Trump Tariff Volatility, but Investors Remain Anxious
While the S&P 500 rose, other corners of the financial markets showed that investors expect big swings to continue.The New York Times - 4d -
Investors Seeking Safety Look to German Government Bonds
The country’s debt is in demand amid the chaos in financial markets spurred by whipsawing U.S. tariff policies.The New York Times - 4d -
Under the banks' towers, Frankfurt's humble water houses bring the city together
Frankfurt has become Germany’s financial capital, known for the country’s only high-rise skylineABC News - 4d -
Tokenization of the market, from stocks to bonds to real estate is coming, says BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, if we can solve one problem
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink thinks tokenization of stock and bond markets will revolutionize financial ownership and investing, but there's a security challenge.CNBC - 3d -
Trump, top aides fuel tariff confusion by questioning reciprocal exemptions
Financial markets have been whipsawed as the Trump administration alters its tariff plans.CNBC - 2d -
RSA brand to disappear from UK insurance sector
The change comes four years after Intact Financial Corporation paid £3bn to take over its British and Canadian operationsFinancial Times - 2d -
Low-deposit mortgage deals highest for 17 years in boost for first-time buyers
Choice of home loans requiring small deposits of 5% or 10% reaches levels last seen in the 2008 financial crisis.BBC News - 15h -
The best exhibitions to see in London this weekend
The FT’s critics recommend the most compelling 2025 shows, including the soon-to-close Brasil! Brasil!Financial Times - 4d -
How Venezuela's most popular band overcame the odds and became the soundtrack of a generation in exile
Rawayana, a band of Venezuelan émigrés criticized by dictator Nicolás Maduro, won a Grammy and will play Coachella.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Bessent Takes Tricky Center Stage as Trade Wars Roil U.S. Economy
The Treasury secretary received counsel and criticism from some of his predecessors over President Trump’s policies.The New York Times - 3d -
British MP denied entry to Hong Kong
Lib Dem’s ejection ‘appears linked to her criticism of Beijing’, says international human rights allianceFinancial Times - 3d -
As Hungary votes on amendment to ban LGBTQ+ Pride, what does it mean for other basic rights?
Hungarian lawmakers are set to pass a constitutional amendment that critics say targets LGBTQ+ communities and threatens basic civil rightsABC News - 3d -
President Zelenskyy invites President Trump to Ukraine | Sunday on 60 Minutes
The president of Ukraine faces a critical moment in his alliance with the United States. This Sunday, he sits down with 60 Minutes.CBS News - 2d -
Trump’s Tariff Threat for Drug imports Poses Big Political Risks
Levies on Americans’ daily prescriptions and other medicines could raise costs, spur rationing and lead to shortages of critical drugs.The New York Times - 20h -
Social Security Lists Thousands of Migrants as Dead to Prompt Them to ‘Self-Deport’
By placing migrants in Social Security’s “death master file,” the Trump administration is seeking to cut off their access to credit cards, bank accounts and other financial services.The New York Times - 4d -
EU Countries Go on Tariff Defense
The uncertainty of higher tariffs has spurred Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain to announce financial lifelines for businesses and workers. More countries are expected to follow.The New York Times - 4d -
Appeals Court Scales Back Freeze on Firing Consumer Bureau Employees
The order reversed some parts of an injunction a federal judge said was needed to prevent the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from being illegally dismantled.The New York Times - 4d -
Self-made millionaire who has 'weathered recessions': Here's what I'm doing with my money right now
In an uncertain financial moment, millionaire and money coach Bernadette Joy shares her best advice for managing your money and stress right now.CNBC - 3d -
How tuition-free college programs can backfire: More generous aid 'can actually increase inequity,' expert says
More generous financial aid packages also attract more students, which can make it harder for lower-income students to benefit.CNBC - 3d -
Before a Fatal Helicopter Crash, 2 Midair Breakdowns and Unpaid Bills
The charter firm whose helicopter plunged into the Hudson River, killing the pilot and a family of five, had been struggling financially, records show.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump exempts phones, computers, chips from new tariffs
Financial markets have been roiled since President Trump imposed stiff tariffs on China, where Apple and other tech companies make many of their products.CNBC - 3d -
Teen allegedly killed parents in plot to assassinate Trump: FBI
Nikita Casap, 17, allegedly killed his parents to "obtain the financial means and autonomy necessary" to kill President Donald Trump and overthrow the U.S. government.ABC News - 2d
