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As Easter Approaches Egg Prices Remain Exceptionally High
Bird flu, weather and inflation conspire to make consumers shell out more for a basic foodstuff.Inc. - Business -
Family anger at sentence on fatal crash driver, 19
Owain Hammett-George was doing 70-78mph in a 30mph zone when he killed two passengers in his car.BBC News - Top stories -
UN high court makes another Israel ruling
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story UN court orders Israel to alleviate crisis in Gaza The United Nations high court acknowledged that the crisis in Gaza ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
'Gray divorce' has doubled since the '90s — and the financial risk is high for women
Americans age 50 and older are divorcing at much higher rates, and women are financially vulnerable.CNBC - Business -
IQ Air Atem X Review: High-End Air Purifier
This super high-end air purifier comes with verified papers, like a purebred dog.Wired - Tech -
A ‘High Butt Factor’ Might Be an N.F.L. Draft Prospect’s Most Prized Feature
The rear end’s importance is so front of mind for scouts and coaches that they’ve come up with their own language to reference it.The New York Times - Sports - NFL -
Kevin Bacon to visit 'Footloose' high school after viral campaign
‘Footloose’ star Kevin Bacon will return on prom day to the school where the iconic movie was originally filmed four decades ago, Bacon announced on the Today Show on Friday. Bacon’s announcement follows a student-led push for the actor to return ...The Hill - Politics -
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Judge sets April 15 trial date in Trump "hush money" case
The New York judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Donald Trump rejected his bid to delay the trial again.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Biden administration commits $6B to cut emissions from high-carbon industries
Presented by Panasonic — The Biden administration is committing $6 billion toward cutting planet-warming emissions from some of the nation’s most polluting and difficult-to-decarbonize sectors. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Flaco, Central Park Owl, Died With High Levels of Rat Poison in System
A necropsy conducted by the Bronx Zoo found that life-threatening levels of rat poison and a severe pigeon virus contributed to Flaco’s death last month.The New York Times - Top stories -
Investors Pour Money Into Wall St. as Stocks Set New Highs
The influx of cash reflects optimism about the economy and company earnings despite high interest rates and stubborn inflation.The New York Times - Business -
Referee Madness: How NCAA tournament refs advance to the next round
Survive and advance? That's the reality for tournament officials, who share many of the physical and emotional trials, challenges and triumphs as the players and coaches.ESPN - Sports -
Home prices reach new high in January, Case-Shiller says
Case-Shiller 20-city home price index up 6.2% year-on-year in January.MarketWatch - Business -
3 Fundraising Tips From High-Performing Female Founders
Three female entrepreneurs, who have built their businesses into household names, share some tips for raising capital amid this frigid funding climate.Inc. - Business -
Supreme Court seems poised to reject abortion pill challenge
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case involving a commonly used abortion pill, mifepristone, and the FDA's recent actions to make it more accessible.CBS News - Politics - Abortion -
Robots replicate reality: High-tech pitching machine mimics every pitcher
Baseball technology has come a long way since the days of the Iron MikeABC News - Tech -
4 times you should buy a home with interest rates high
Even with mortgage interest rates high, there are some times when it may make sense to buy. Here are four of them.CBS News - Top stories -
Eli Lilly climbs on win for rival weight-loss drug, and we still feel good about Abbott Labs
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Business -
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12 best high-yield savings accounts with no fees to open now
High-yield savings accounts can offer rates that outpace inflation without extra fees. Here are 12 options to consider.CBS News - Top stories -
Kings, Mavs prepare for ‘mini playoff series' with sky-high stakes
The Kings and Dallas Mavericks are preparing for an NBA playoff-like atmosphere in Tuesday night's game at Golden 1 Center.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
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Cocaine haul found after high-speed boat chase
Colombian authorities seize over three tonnes of cocaine following a chase at sea, their largest haul of 2024.BBC News - Top stories -
Boat Race rowers told not to enter Thames due to high levels of E.coli
Crews have also been warned to cover blisters and wear footwear due to high levels of E. coli.BBC News - Top stories -
How high will the price of gold go? Here's what some experts think
Can the price of gold continue surpassing record highs or is a pull-back ahead? Here's what some experts predict.CBS News - Top stories -
Trump’s Truth Social sees stock rally again, but it sent a warning to investors
Trump Media & Technology Group’s stock surged Wednesday, but a sharp late-day pullback in the previous session may have acted as a warning to investors not to assume a smooth ride higher.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
High-speed chase ends with massive cocaine bust in the Caribbean
Officials released dramatic video of the chase, during which the crew allegedly "began evasive actions, throwing packages into the water."CBS News - World -
Comex Gold Settles 0.62% Higher at $2190.60, Record High
Gold prices climbed to a new record high.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Amazon writes its largest venture cheque yet for AI start-up Anthropic
$2.75bn deal is the latest sign of Big Tech’s race to capitalise on the booming sectorFinancial Times - Business - Amazon -
‘Lagging’ housing market, high interest rates drag on MillerKnoll’s sales
The furniture maker said that a “lagging” housing market, rising interest rates, and other headwinds contributed to lower sales.MarketWatch - Business -
Montana’s high court strikes down voting reform laws
The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled a series of voting reform laws passed by the state Legislature in 2021 violate the fundamental right to vote. The ruling, issued Wednesday, reaffirms a 2022 lower court ruling that found four ...The Hill - Politics -
London Boat Race Marred by High Levels of E. Coli in Thames
Rowers in the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race this weekend have been warned of dangerously high levels of E. coli in the River Thames, the latest sign of England’s polluted waterways.The New York Times - World -
Consumer sentiment climbs to 2½-year high as inflation eases
Americans express increasing confidence that inflation will continue to ease — and reduce the financial strain on households.MarketWatch - Business -
Corporate profits hit record high as economy boomed in fourth quarter of 2023
Gross domestic product (GDP) and corporate profits both smashed expectations in the fourth quarter of 2023 as the knock-on effects of pandemic stimulus juiced the U.S. economy. GDP came in at a 3.4 percent increase, below the massive bump of 4.9 ...The Hill - Politics -
UN high court again orders Israel to alleviate crisis in Gaza
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday ordered Israel to take more steps to protect civilians in Gaza and alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the coastal strip where Israeli troops are fighting against Palestinian militant group ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
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3 times to buy a home with rates high (and 3 times not to)
It can be tough to decide whether it makes sense to buy a home when mortgage rates are high. Here's what to know.CBS News - Top stories -
F.D.A. Authorizes a New Covid Drug to Protect High-Risk People
Pemgarda, available in the coming weeks, is intended for immunocompromised people who are unlikely to mount an adequate response after vaccination.The New York Times - Health - Covid -
Turkey's high-stakes mayoral races are expected to be close. Volunteer monitors will be key
With local elections across Turkey days away, legal experts are coaching thousands of volunteer election monitors on the rules they’ll need to watch for fraud and ensure a fair voteABC News - World