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CDC says bird flu viruses "pose pandemic potential," cites major knowledge gaps
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.CBS News - Top stories -
Yellen Calls Threats to Democracy Risks to U.S. Economic Growth
In a rare comment on politics--and an indirect swipe at former President Donald Trump--the Treasury Secretary says "democracy is critical to building and sustaining a strong economy."Inc. - Business -
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Gas Stove Pollution Risk Is Greatest in Smaller Homes, Study Finds
Gas-burning ranges, a significant contributor to indoor pollution, can produce and spread particularly high levels of some pollutants in smaller spaces.The New York Times - World -
SocGen defends risk controls after unauthorised trading incident
French bank reports smaller than expected drop in profit after strong performance in equities tradingFinancial Times - Business -
‘I decided to not let anybody silence my voice’: the journalists in exile but still at risk
Threats from the state have led many journalists across the world to flee their home countries to report from elsewhere. But for many the intimidation did not stop when they left. Illustrations by Joe McKendry. Fardad Farahzad, journalist, Iran ...The Guardian - World -
The Latest | Israel's planned invasion of Rafah risks killing hundreds of thousands, UN says
The United Nations humanitarian aid agency says hundreds of thousands of people would be “at imminent risk of death” if Israel carries out a military assault in the southern Gaza city of RafahABC News - World - Israel -
Oil prices log worst week since February as concerns over Middle East supply risks fade
Oil futures finished lower Friday — with easing concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East, strong U.S. production and signs of slowing demand prompting prices to register their largest weekly percentage loss since early February.MarketWatch - Business -
Private equity firms step up plans to edge banks out of low-risk lending
Apollo issues record $40bn of loans in the first quarter, mirroring growth at rivals including KKR and BlackstoneFinancial Times - Business -
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The political calculations of Israel's prime minister and Hamas's top leader in Gaza, both hard-liners, have left them little room to reach a compromise over the war between the two sides, posing a problem for the Biden administration.
The political calculations of Israel’s prime minister and Hamas’s top leader in Gaza, both hard-liners, have left them little room to reach a compromise over the war between the two sides, posing a problem for the Biden administration.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden