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How large might Labour’s ‘dullness dividend’ be?
The academic evidence suggests that the gains from greater certainty are not to be sniffed atFinancial Times - World -
Trump Media Reports $770,000 in Revenue for First Quarter and Large Losses
The former president’s social media company reported taking in $770,000 in advertising revenue in the first quarter, sharply down from the year-earlier period.The New York Times - Business - Donald Trump -
Radical change looms for Japanese legal sector
Advisers are braced for more domestic businesses to become targets for unsolicited takeoversFinancial Times - World - Japan -
The threat of Russian nationalism looms over Europe
A fragile sense of nationhood is one of Russia’s many complexities.The Hill - Politics - Russia -
Wayfair to open its first large store, as physical locations make a comeback
What "retail apocalypse"? Wayfair and other digitally native companies are turning to physical stores for growth as e-commerce profits become more challenging.CNBC - Business -
Tilray to sell a large block of stock as it preps for cannabis reclassification
Tilray Brands is getting ready for marijuana to be reclassified as a less dangerous drug in the U.S., as the cannabis company is looking to raise money through the sale of shares so it can expand.MarketWatch - Business -
5 Questions On: Parasites in water
The cryptosporidium parasite has been affecting water supplies in parts of south Devon.BBC News - Top stories -
Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI’s Trust Issues
The actress, who criticized the use of a soundalike voice for ChatGPT, is the latest to raise concerns about the artificial intelligence start-up’s practices.The New York Times - Business -
‘Shadow of segregation looms’ on 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) was only 7 when the Supreme Court ruled in the Brown v. Board of Education case that separate but equal was unconstitutional. Before that, though, Green rode the bus from Fort Walton Beach, Fla., to Crestview, Fla., to go ...The Hill - Politics -
State Department issues alert for Americans traveling overseas
The State Department issued a worldwide alert Friday for Americans traveling overseas. Sources tell CBS News the warning is a result of recent intelligence, citing threats by ISIS against Pride events in parts of Europe. CBS News national security ...CBS News - Top stories -
Thunderstorm weather warning issued by Met Office
Forecasters have warned some areas could see up to 50mm (2in) of rain and flooding on Saturday.BBC News - Top stories -
France Issues Scratch-and-Sniff Baguette Postage Stamps
The celebration of French heritage in the run-up to the Paris Olympics was unveiled on the feast day of Saint Honoré, the patron saint of bakers.The New York Times - World -
M&S website and app hit by technical issue
Customers were unable to shop online for around five hours but services are now working again.BBC News - Top stories -
GameStop’s stock slides premarket after company issues profit warning, files to issue more shares
GameStop Corp.’s stock fell 19% early Friday, after the videogame retailer and key meme stock issued a profit and sales warning for the first quarter and filed to sell new shares.MarketWatch - Business -
Markets underestimate geopolitical risk as raft of elections looms, ECB's De Guindos says
The European Central Bank's Financial Stability Report said that interest rate expectations have created the "potential for outsized market reactions."CNBC - Business -
Media giants lean on sports as Hollywood strikes still loom over content slates
Media companies charming advertisers during the Upfront meetings let sports take center stage as content slates still suffer from last year's Hollywood strikes.CNBC - Business -
‘Modi builds highways but where are our jobs?’: rising inequality looms over India’s election
While the number of Indian billionaires soars, growing unemployment has become a big problem for the BJP as it campaigns for a third term. It wasn’t even the real wedding, just the pre-wedding party. But that didn’t stop India’s richest ...The Guardian - World -
USMNT name June friendlies roster as Copa America looms: Gregg Berhalter looks for Sergino Dest replacement
After the right back's injury, who will step up and fill the void?CBS Sports - Sports -
College basketball transfer portal rankings 2024: NBA Draft decisions looming for high-profile players
Here are the top 80 players who enterted the transfer portal during college basketball's 2024 offseasonCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Water firm 'fallen short' on parasite outbreak
Susan Davy says South West Water will "not stop working until the situation has been resolved".BBC News - Top stories -
Thames Water’s biggest shareholder writes off investment
Move by Canadian pension fund is sign of escalating financial crisis at UK’s largest water supplierFinancial Times - Business -
Water firm criticised over 'scary' outbreak
A caretaker from Brixham says it is "probably the worst ailment" he has had in his adult life.BBC News - Top stories -
Water firm's response to outbreak contemptible - MP
South West Water says some 16,000 homes and firms are affected but it is clearing the contamination.BBC News - Top stories -
Boil water notice mostly lifted in Devon
South West Water says about 2,500 homes will have to keep boiling water due to a parasite.BBC News - Top stories -
Water investors have withdrawn billions, says research
A report suggests shareholders have taken billons but failed to invest as water bills look set to rise.BBC News - Top stories -
Palestinians Struggle for Food and Water After Fleeing Rafah
Many of the 800,000 who left the city huddle in tents on a crowded beach, with little in the way of amenities or humanitarian aid. “It’s a constant battle for survival,” a refugee says.The Wall Street Journal - World -
MP calls for water parasite outbreak compensation
Totnes MP Anthony Mangnall says he wants South West Water to pay firms in Devon what they "deserve".BBC News - Top stories -
Cyberattacks on water systems are increasing, EPA warns
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe.CBS News - Top stories -
Yellen urges Europe to join US in Chinese exports crackdown
Treasury secretary rejects Brussels claims of protectionist lurch by WashingtonFinancial Times - Business -
Water, water everywhere ... most is now safe to drink in an English village after parasite outbreak
Most residents near a scenic fishing village in southwestern England were told their tap water is safe to drink again after a parasite sickened more than 45 peopleABC News - World -
Water, water everywhere ... most is now safe to drink in an English village after parasite outbreak
Most residents near a scenic fishing village in southwestern England were told their tap water is safe to drink again after a parasite sickened more than 45 peopleABC News - Health -
EPA warns cyberattacks against water utilities more frequent and severe, urges steps to protect nation's drinking water
EPA warns cyberattacks against water utilities more frequent and severe, urges steps to protect nation's drinking waterABC News - Health -
EPA warns cyberattacks against water utilities more frequent and severe, urges steps to protect nation's drinking water
EPA warns cyberattacks against water utilities more frequent and severe, urges steps to protect nation's drinking waterABC News - Tech -
U.K. water supplier Pennon sees bigger losses, smaller dividends — and one parasitic water bug
British water utility Pennon said it was “working tirelessly around the clock” to fix a contaminated-water incident in the county of Devon as it revealed bigger annual losses.MarketWatch - Business -
Maui fires left victims food insecure and with health issues, survey finds
Hundreds of Maui residents say their health has declined since the deadly August wildfires, and researchers warn it "could deteriorate further" if access to care isn't improved soon.CBS News - Top stories -
Britt: High maternal mortality rate 'American issue,' not Democrat or Republican
Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) encouraged elected officials to work across the aisle in tackling the United States's high maternal mortality rate during a panel discussion Thursday on maternal mental health. “I think it is so important that we ...The Hill - Politics -
Snowflake invests in Metaplane to solve data quality issues plaguing AI development
The investment in Metaplane will enable Snowflake customers to closely monitor the quality of their data assets moving through different stages of the pipeline to power downstream applications.VentureBeat - Tech -
UK postal workers’ union issues strike warning to Křetínský
Threat of industrial action made if Czech businessman fails to meet demands over takeover bid for Royal MailFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Premier League’s Dramatic Final Day Masks a Bigger Issue
Soccer’s leaders have landed on the wrong solution. Again.The New York Times - World - Premier League -
State Department issues travel alert for LGBTQ people, events abroad
The U.S. State Department issued a caution alert, warning U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution related to violence against "LGBTQI+ persons and events.”ABC News - Top stories