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US freight rail, supply chain, now at the mercy of California's net-zero emissions rule
Congress has not given EPA the authority to cripple the nation’s railroad network.The Hill - Politics - California -
Trump's proposed tariffs could cost US households $1,500 per year: Report
A blanket 10 percent tariff on imported goods floated by former President Trump could cost U.S. households around $1,500 per year, a new economic analysis has found. Trump, the presumptive 2024 Republican presidential nominee, has pledged to ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Why the ban on using EU funds for arms could become more flexible
Also in this newsletter: Finland’s PM on the threat from Russian migrationFinancial Times - World -
We're Working Less Than We Used to, and That's OK
More workers—and employers—are getting the benefits of a quasi-four-day week than it appears.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Commentary: The Broad expansion makes the museum more flexible, but at what cost?
The Broad museum in downtown L.A. has been a huge hit. Will a bigger building be worth the $100-million budget?Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Mifepristone access is coming before the US Supreme Court. How safe is it?
The U.S. Supreme Court will take up a case Tuesday that could impact how women get access to mifepristoneABC News - Health -
How will the cost of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crimes be counted at sentencing?
Disputes over how much FTX customers have lost come to the fore as crypto exchange founder awaits his fate in US courtFinancial Times - Business -
A Simple New Technique Could Make Your Eggs More Humane
A system that determines the sex of chicks before they hatch eliminates the need to destroy young males.The New York Times - Top stories -
Fake eclipse glasses are hitting the market. Here's how to check if yours are safe to use.
On April 8, people in parts of the U.S. will be able to witness a total eclipse, while others will see a partial eclipse. To view it, you must wear proper eyewear, but experts are warning that fakes that won't protect your eyes properly are ...CBS News - Top stories -
Kristen Stewart Uses Naked Dressing to Make a Point
Her press tour for “Love Lies Bleeding” was something to see.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Trump suggests conviction in hush money case could make him more popular
Former President Trump on Monday brushed off the prospect that a conviction in an upcoming trial over alleged hush money payments could cost him the election in November, suggesting it could actually help him if he’s found guilty. “Well, it could ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Trump indicates he'd testify at trial, says a conviction could 'make me more popular'
Former President Trump indicated that he would testify at his upcoming criminal hush money trial in New York, and said that a conviction could "make me more popular."ABC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Venezuela's coming electoral farce could double its emigration to the US
Venezuela's regime is carrying out a dark and dangerous migration strategy — a new version of the Cuban Mariel Boatlift, except on steroids.The Hill - Politics -
‘The final act’: fears US journalism crisis could destabilize 2024 election
Job losses, declining circulations and local newspaper closures could mean spread of misinformation in pivotal election year. As the election battle between Donald Trump and Joe Biden begins, there are growing fears around the health of the US ...The Guardian - World -
The US must address more than LNG to mitigate climate change
While the Biden administration intended to send a message about addressing climate change, it is important to place the LNG story within the broader emissions context.The Hill - Politics - Climate -
There Are Already More Measles Cases in the US This Year Than All of 2023
The CDC is begging Americans to get vaccinated against measles as cases continue to rise.Wired - Tech -
Individual investors are buying fewer stocks, but using more leverage
Individual investors are flocking to leveraged ETFs, leaving them more susceptible to pullbacks, analysts warn.MarketWatch - Business -
Research Says the Path to Your Happiness May Involve Making Less Money
A career change may set you back financially for a time, but your happiness and work-life balance will increase.Inc. - Business -
Iceland to harvest more corn and less bitcoin, says PM
Katrín Jakobsdóttir tells the FT the island nation needs food security in a hostile worldFinancial Times - World -
Why an early Easter could cost retailers $1.6 billion this year
Easter sales will total $22.4 billion in 2024, according to the National Retail Federation — a 7% decline from last year.MarketWatch - Business -
Nissan to cut cost of making electric cars by nearly a third by 2030
Japanese carmaker aims to take on Chinese rivals, launching 16 EVs in the next three years. Business live – latest updatesNissan is planning to cut the costs of manufacturing electric vehicles by nearly a third by 2030, as it seeks to compete with ...The Guardian - World -
What could spark the next stock-market selloff? Here’s what history tells us.
The S&P 500 has marched higher by nearly 30% over the past five months, prompting even bullish market strategists to entertain, or even welcome, the prospect of a “healthy” correction.MarketWatch - Business -
Budget watchdog warns US could suffer market shock over national debt
Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Phillip Swagel warned the United States could suffer a similar market shock as seen in the United Kingdom during former Prime Minister Liz Truss’s brief stint leading Britain, citing the nation's ...The Hill - Politics -
More than six in 10 US abortions in 2023 were done by medication — a significant jump since 2020
New research shows that more than six in 10 of the abortions in the United States last year were done through medicationABC News - Health -
Ukrainian foreign minister stresses need for more weapons: 'Give us the damn Patriots'
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is sounding the alarm on Ukraine's need for more weapons to fight against Russia, while further aid for the embattled nation remains held up in Congress. "Give us the damn Patriots," Kuleba said in an ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Unwinding British QE may end up costing £100bn. Could that have been avoided?
The Bank of England can learn from historyFinancial Times - World -
These 3 tax rules weren't a big deal last year—now they could cost you thousands, experts say
Don't let taxes rules around savings accounts, cryptocurrency and student loans catch you by surprise this year, experts say.CNBC - Business -
New York Red Bulls use creative child labor laws loophole as 15-year-old talent makes season debut
Julian Hall is the second youngest-ever player to debut in MLSCBS Sports - Sports - New York -
'Could he have given more?' - Shearer on Ozil
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards debate Mesut Ozil's spell at Arsenal and whether the playmaker met his full potential.BBC News - Top stories -
Study: ‘gamechanger’ diabetes drugs cost up to 400 times more than needed
Drug companies urged to ‘release stranglehold’ on medicines such as Ozempic and Trulicity, as millions are priced out of treatment. Drug companies are pricing diabetes medicines at almost 400 times the level necessary to make a profit, according ...The Guardian - World -
England shirt fiasco two years in making – and Nike ‘originally proposed rainbow colours’
As anger over the multi-coloured St George’s Cross on England’s new kit grew too great even for the Prime Minister to ignore, the blame game began over how Nike managed to “mess with” the national flag.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
The Music That Made Us
What happens when we re-encounter cultural artifacts that were deeply important to us and they’ve changed, or we have, or both?The New York Times - World -
The Real Royal Scandal Is on Us
What will it take for a culture sick with its own wolfish appetite for self-exposure to try to get better?The New York Times - Top stories -
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The top 10 audiobooks on AudibleABC News - Entertainment -
The US betrayal of Gaza
The U.S. must decide which side of history it wishes to be on—for the sake of Gaza, for the sake of Israel, and most importantly, for the sake of humanity, and for the sake of its own soul.The Hill - Politics -
Heard on the Street: Settlement Could Make Things Interesting at Checkout Counter
A big impact could be on the banks that issue credit cards, especially ones with chunky rewards that so many spenders love.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bernie Sanders Tries to Legislate Leisure
It’s a superfluous effort. The market has already moved toward a 32-hour workweek.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Five ways US growth accelerates
And more on the UK equity discountFinancial Times - World -
The US Is About to Drown in a Sea of Kittens
Cats are most fertile during the summer months, but in recent years “kitten season” has been starting earlier and lasting longer. The trend is bad news for shelters and wildlife alike.Wired - Tech -
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App Store / Apple Books charts for week ending 3/24/24:ABC News - Entertainment - Apple