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Curtice: All eyes on Tory performance at the local elections
The polls are the last big test of the Westminster government's popularity before the next election.BBC News - Top stories -
Affordable housing crisis looms large in election
As President Biden courts young voters and bucks negative perceptions of his handling of the economy, one economic issue looms large over the upcoming election: a historic lack of affordable housing. The cost of buying a house just hit an all-time ...The Hill - Politics -
Pensions and tax dominate PMQs as leaders eye local elections
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer clash in the Commons on the last day of campaigning before polls in England and Wales.BBC News - Top stories -
Mayoral elections mark milestone for English devolution
Candidates and voters prioritise local issues over national party politics ahead of Thursday voteFinancial Times - Business -
Why European elections matter and how they work
Some 400 million voters can take part in the 6-9 June vote across the EU's 27 countries.BBC News - Top stories -
Mayoral elections mark milestone for English devolution
Candidates and voters prioritise local issues over national party politics ahead of Thursday voteFinancial Times - World -
Sunak’s political fate hangs on results of local elections
Conservative MPs await voters’ verdict in more than 2,600 council seats and 11 mayoralties in England and WalesFinancial Times - Business -
Mexico proudly controls its energy but could find it hard to reach its climate goals
Mexico's taking control of its oil from U.S. and British companies is taught in schools and celebrated every yearABC News - World - Climate -
America gets its money’s worth for its aid to Middle East ally Jordan
In this context of mounting anti-government anger, the Jordanian government’s decision to join a military engagement against Iran was historically bold.The Hill - Politics -
Hundreds of protesters were arrested across several campuses, as universities and police crack down on what they say are outsiders escalating pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
Hundreds of protesters were arrested across several campuses, as universities and police crack down on what they say are outsiders escalating pro-Palestinian demonstrations.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Will Hamas Say No?
We explain why a cease-fire hasn’t happened.The New York Times - Top stories -
After a strong first round, overall NFL draft ratings down 3% from last year
After posting strong numbers for the first round, viewership for the NFL draft was down 3% from last year on TV and digital platformsABC News - Entertainment - NFL -
After a strong first round, overall NFL draft ratings down 3% from last year
After posting strong numbers for the first round, viewership for the NFL draft was down 3% from last year on TV and digital platformsABC News - Sports - NFL -
Super Micro pushes up full-year revenue forecast as it points to strong AI demand
Super Micro is now a component of the S&P 500 index. The company's growth accelerated to 200% from 103% in the previous quarter, but revenue still missed.CNBC - Business -
Pfizer beats earnings estimates, raises outlook on cost cuts and smaller-than-feared drop in Covid drug sales
The pharmaceutical giant's quarterly results also benefited from a smaller-than-feared drop in sales for its Covid antiviral pill Paxlovid.CNBC - Business - Covid -
Trend-following hedge funds are off to a strong start in 2024. Does the strategy deserve a spot in your portfolio?
Trend-following funds continued a run of strong performance in April, even as a selloff in stocks disrupted one of their biggest moneymaking trades.MarketWatch - Business -
Chris Sale tosses 5 strong innings, Braves avoid sweep with 5-2 win over Mariners
Chris Sale allowed one run over five innings and struck out nine, Austin Riley had the big blow at the plate with a two-run triple, and the Atlanta Braves salvaged the final game of a three-game series with a 5-2 win over the Seattle MarinersABC News - Sports - MLB -
Ukrainian President Zelensky expects NATO accession after war's end
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Mississippi lawmakers expected to vote on Medicaid expansion plan with work requirement
Mississippi lawmakers are expected to vote this week on a proposal that would expand Medicaid coverage to tens of thousands more people, but it includes a work requirement that might not win federal approvalABC News - Health -
Amazon profit more than triples, topping Wall Street expectations
Amazon surpassed analyst expectations for revenue and earnings in the first quarter.CNBC - Business - Amazon -
Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish expected to leave the company
Paramount Global's Chief Executive Bob Bakish is expected to be ousted from the media giant, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The move comes as Paramount considers its future.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
England and Key expect World T20 ‘slugfest’ as muscle ripples from top
Amid rising tides of Twenty20 run rates, the champions have opted for more aggression in their batting lineup. England will travel to the Caribbean for their T20 World Cup defence in June without an anchor aboard ship, their team director, Rob ...The Guardian - World -
Mike Trout to undergo knee surgery, which isn't expected to be season-ending
Trout is currently tied for the MLB lead in homers.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
SK Hynix Returns to Profit, Expects Market Recovery on AI Boom
The world’s second-largest memory-chip maker expects a recovery in the memory-chip market this year as it swung to a net profit after five straight quarters of losses.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Amazon profits may have tripled but do not expect a dividend
Resurgence of free cash flow at the ecommerce group is still fresh while capital expenditure is set to rise this yearFinancial Times - Business - Amazon -
Fed holds interest rates steady at highest level since 2001
The U.S. economy has faced a months-long stretch of stubborn inflation.ABC News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Arizona Senate expected to vote on repeal of 1864 abortion ban
The Arizona Senate is expected to attempt to pass a repeal of the 1864 near-total ban on abortion that was upheld by the state’s Supreme Court last month.NBC News - Politics - Abortion -
Arizona Senate passes repeal of 1864 abortion ban
The Arizona Senate voted to pass a repeal of the near-total ban on abortion from 1864 that was upheld by the battleground state’s Supreme Court last month.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
What to expect from Federal Reserve's third interest rate decision of 2024
The Federal Reserve is set to announce its third interest rate decision of 2024 on Wednesday. CBS News contributor Javier David, managing editor of business and markets at Axios, discusses what to expect.CBS News - Top stories -
New York police storm Columbia and arrest pro-Palestinian protesters
Hundreds of officers in riot gear detain students who occupied campus building for nearly 24 hoursFinancial Times - Business - New York -
Antony Blinken tells Israel and Hamas that ‘time is now’ for a deal
Secretary of state says militant group must accept latest proposal but reiterates US opposition to Rafah offensiveFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Smith & Nephew grants CEO 30% pay rise despite shareholder revolt
AGM vote sees 43% come out against a hike of $2.6mn for Deepak Nath if he hits targetsFinancial Times - Business -
As expected, Cowboys decline fifth-year option on Trey Lance's contract
The Cowboys will not exercise the fifth-year option on quarterback Trey Lance's contract, Todd Archer or ESPN reports.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Pension Fund UniSuper Expects Bond Yields to Keep Climbing
UniSuper, one of Australia’s largest pension funds, said it expects bond yields to keep increasing as inflation lingers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
John Swinney expected to announce he will run for SNP leadership and first minister
Swinney has won backing of several senior cabinet members and SNP’s Westminster leader, Stephen Flynn. John Swinney is expected to announce that he will run for SNP leadership and first minister of Scotland.. Swinney, 60, a hugely experienced ...The Guardian - World