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These 19 Republicans voted to block the spy powers bill
A group of 19 House Republicans joined with Democrats on Wednesday to vote against a procedural move to begin debate on a bill to reauthorize the nation’s warrantless surveillance powers, throwing the intelligence tool's authority into question. ...The Hill - Politics - Republican Party -
ERNEST on new album and overcoming a heart attack at 19
ERNEST's songwriting led him to Nashville, where he signed a record deal and recently released an album named after his hometown, "Nashville, Tennessee."CBS News - Entertainment -
19-year-old billionaires: The youngest of the richest
There are 2,781 names on the World's Billionaires List for 2024, according to Forbes, and the youngest of the richest were born into wealth.The Hill - Politics -
'Stress Positions' Review: An Antic Covid-19 Comedy
Set during the early months of the pandemic, writer-director Theda Hammel’s feature debut follows a Brooklyn man taking care of his injured nephew.The Wall Street Journal - World - Covid -
Nordstrom Family Weighs Taking Retailer Private
The department-store chain has formed a special board committee and tapped bankers to consider a potential bid.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Put Growth Back on the Political Agenda
Spooked by disruption, candidates give in to the temptations of industrial policy and protectionism.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Medicare's Bureaucracy vs. Doctors
The government ignored its own medical experts on transplant tests.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Inflation surged higher in March, reversing some progress made in cooling prices
The fight to reduce inflation has struck a rough patch in recent months.ABC News - Top stories -
Hot Inflation Report Derails Case for June Rate Cut
Consumer prices rose 3.5% in March from a year earlier, and underlying price pressures remained strong.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Inflation Hits the Gas in March
Despite good news on grocery prices, March was a sticky month for the Consumer Price Index.Inc. - Business - Inflation -
Home Sales Fell in March
Home sales fell in March, new data show, reversing course after a positive start to the year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
South Carolina-Iowa final draws in nearly 19 million viewers
Sunday's championship, which sealed South Carolina's undefeated season and Caitlin Clark's last college game, was the most-watched women's college basketball game ever.CBS News - Top stories -
19 Best Gifts for Dad (2024): Grilling Gear, Coffee, Mitts
The best gift idea for your dad is a nicer version of something he already owns. The second best is one of these things.Wired - Tech -
Sydney church stabbing: 19-year-old charged with riot over Wakeley unrest
Teenager charged with riot, affray and damge to property and will appear at Blacktown local court on Thursday. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged with riot, ...The Guardian - World -
Heavy Rain and Floods Kill 19 in Oman and Disrupt Dubai Airport
A year’s worth of rain fell in one day in some areas across Oman and the United Arab Emirates, bringing cities to a standstill.The New York Times - World -
Investors pump $126bn into ETFs in March
Buying spree, which was third-strongest monthly figure since 2021, came even as investors exited techFinancial Times - World -
Inflation hits two-and-a-half year low as meat prices fall
New official figures show that inflation, the rate at which prices rise over time, fell again in March.BBC News - Top stories - Inflation -
Record hot March sparks 'uncharted territory' fear
Monthly hot streak continues in March with scientists struggling to explain the scale of recent heating.BBC News - Top stories -
March sets 10th-straight monthly heat record
March marked the 10th month in a row in which Earth experienced record-high temperatures, according to the European Union's climate agency Copernicus. Both the air and ocean temperatures reached their highest levels ever recorded for the month. ...The Hill - Politics -
Why March CPI Is So Important for the Fed
Inflation reports have become the most widely watched economic indicator since prices first surged three years ago. But Wednesday’s consumer-price index for March has taken on outsize importance because Federal Reserve officials appeared willing ...The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Why the March CPI Is Looming So Large for the Fed
Officials appeared willing to look past firm inflation readings earlier this year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Analysis: Why March CPI Looms So Large for the Fed
Wednesday’s consumer-price index for March has taken on outsize importance because Federal Reserve officials appeared willing to look past firmer-than-anticipated readings for January and February.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Annual inflation ticks higher to 3.5 percent in March
Inflation ticked higher in March, according to new Labor Department data released Wednesday. The consumer price index (CPI), a popular measure of inflation, rose 0.4 percent last month and 3.5 percent annually, largely in line with economist ...The Hill - Politics -
U.S. Stocks Drop As Inflation Lingers
U.S. stocks fell broadly as a hot inflation reading had investors pushing back the timeline for the Fed to start cutting interest rates.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Rents rose for third straight month in March: Redfin
Median rent in the U.S. rose for the third consecutive month in March, up 0.8 percent from a year ago to $1,987, according to a new report from real estate company Redfin. While rents had decreased nationally during the preceding three-month ...The Hill - Politics -
Here's the inflation breakdown for March 2024 — in one chart
The consumer price index rose 3.5% in the past year. Housing and gasoline prices kept inflation elevated in March.CNBC - Business -
Here's where prices rose the most in March
Inflation ticked higher once again in March, with consumer prices up 0.4 percent over the previous month and 3.5 percent compared to one year earlier. The latest data marks the third month in a row that the consumer price index (CPI), a closely ...The Hill - Politics -
March’s Hot Inflation Report is a Political Blow to Biden
The president’s approval ratings have been hurt by rapid inflation and rising interest rates.The New York Times - Business - Joe Biden -
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The Most-Downloaded PS5 Games Of March 2024
Sony has revealed its most-downloaded games in the US and Canada for March, and sitting at the top of the list is Helldivers 2 once again. The call for managed democracy proved to be irresistible to interested players, as the Arrowhead-developed ...GameSpot - Tech -
Tiger Woods's Record-Breaking 23-Hole Marathon
The 15-time major winner has recovered from a string of injuries that once threatened his career. But he survived a weather delay to make his 24th consecutive cut at Augusta National.The Wall Street Journal - World - Golf -
U.S. Steel Shareholders Approve Sale to Japan's Nippon Steel
United States Steel shareholders approved the sale in the midst of union opposition and ongoing regulatory reviews.The Wall Street Journal - World - Japan -
KKR is focusing on Japan as its main market in the Asia-Pacific region, seeing many opportunities there to acquire businesses at bargain prices, executives at the investment firm said.
KKR is focusing on Japan as its main market in the Asia-Pacific region, seeing many opportunities there to acquire businesses at bargain prices, executives at the investment firm said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Los Angeles Has Notched Its Biggest Home Sale of the Year
A roughly 23,000-square-foot Hollywood Hills spec house has sold for $62.8 millionThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Credit Firm Brightwood Capital Faces Lawsuit Over Continuation Fund
Banner Ridge Partners has sued Brightwood over a roughly $253 million deal, alleging it deprived Banner Ridge of $58 million.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A Campaign Against School Choice Prompts Criminal Charges
Texas school-district officials are charged with unlawfully using public funds for electioneering.The Wall Street Journal - World -
To Salvage Their Season, the Warriors Enter March Madness Mode
Finishing behind nine other Western Conference teams is a jarring conclusion for a team featuring such greatness, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Sports -
Santos campaign committee raised nothing in March
A new campaign committee for former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) raised nothing last month for the ousted lawmaker-turned-independent candidate, according to a new filing. Despite his surprise announcement last month that he would run again, a ...The Hill - Politics -
March retail sales blew past expectations
Retail sales in March surpassed expectations, according to new numbers released by the Commerce Department on Monday. The latest estimates from the Commerce Department show that retail sales in March increased by 0.7 percent — which is more than ...The Hill - Politics -
New-home construction posts biggest drop in four years, despite America facing a housing shortage
Construction on new U.S. homes fell nearly 15% in March, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.MarketWatch - Business