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Carnival provides estimate of what the Baltimore bridge collapse will cost it
Carnival Corp.’s stock dropped Wednesday after the cruise operator reported an narrower-than-expected fiscal first-quarter loss but also provided an estimate for what the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore would cost it this year.MarketWatch - Business -
Kansas Republicans advance bill requiring abortion providers to state reason for patient's procedure
The Republican-controlled Kansas state Legislature passed a bill Tuesday requiring abortion providers to ask patients the reason for their procedure and report the information to the state, a move critics say creates an unnecessary hurdle for ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Walgreens tops quarterly revenue estimates, but narrows profit outlook in 'challenging' economy
Walgreens posted a steep net loss for the quarter as it recorded a hefty goodwill impairment charge related to its primary-care provider VillageMD.CNBC - Business -
The bodies of two people were recovered from the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, police said, as officials worked to reopen a vital shipping lane in the port city but offered no estimate of when the waterway might be cleared.
The bodies of two people were recovered from the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, police said, as officials worked to reopen a vital shipping lane in the port city but offered no estimate of when the waterway might be ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Republican committee to select Ken Buck's likely replacement, adding a challenge to Lauren Boebert's campaign
Colorado Republicans will select a candidate to likely serve out the final months of Rep. Ken Buck’s term, and could pose a challenge to Rep. Lauren Boebert’s bid for another term in Congress.NBC News - Politics -
PetroChina Posts Record Profit, but Revenue Misses Estimates
Chinese state-controlled oil company PetroChina said its annual profit rose to a record due to lower operating expenses, but revenue fell on weaker oil prices.The Wall Street Journal - World -
PetroChina Posts Record Profit, but Revenue Misses Estimates
Chinese state-controlled oil company PetroChina said its annual profit rose to a record due to lower operating expenses, but revenue fell on weaker oil prices.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Cinderella Runs End for Oakland and Duquesne
As the Sweet 16 for the men’s N.C.A.A. tournament is finalized, the magic has run out for some underdog squads.The New York Times - Sports -
Border Patrol chief says tougher policies needed to deter migrants crossings
Border Patrol chief Jason Owens said the U.S. government needs to implement tougher immigration policies, including by jailing migrants, to deter unlawful crossings.CBS News - Politics -
Tory MPs urge tougher action on China after cyber-attacks
Senior Tories say ministers not holding China to account after Beijing targeted elections watchdog and politicians. Tory MPs have urged ministers to take a tougher approach towards China after the security services confirmed Beijing-backed hackers ...The Guardian - World - China -
Georgia Lawmakers Approve Tougher Rules on Immigration After Student’s Killing
A bill prompted by the death of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student, would force law enforcement agencies to report undocumented immigrants to federal officials.The New York Times - Top stories -
Inflation Requires Caution for Brazil's Central Bank
Brazil’s central bank may have room to keep easing monetary policy gradually, but “core-services inflation underlying dynamics merit attention,” Goldman Sachs’ Alberto Ramos says.The Wall Street Journal - World - Inflation -
A Lloyd’s of London revival will require more nimble regulation
There is still a fragility to the recent success of the world’s oldest insurance marketFinancial Times - Business -
Sanders goes after Ozempic cost
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Sanders goes after Ozempic cost Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is demanding pharmaceutical manufacturer Novo Nordisk slash prices of its two blockbuster drugs ...The Hill - Politics -
Defend our public lands
Our public lands are not mere commodities; they are invaluable assets that define our national character and sustain our collective well-being.The Hill - Politics -
Powerball climbs to $800 million after no jackpot in Saturday drawing
Winning numbers were drawn for Saturday for Powerball’s $750 million jackpot.ABC News - Top stories -
Powerball jackpot grows to $800 million after no winner in Saturday night's drawing
There has not been a grand prize winner since New Year's Day.CBS News - Top stories -
McCormick’s stock gains as spice maker benefits from consumers eating at home more
McCormick’s net income climbs 19% as spice company refocuses on more profitable products.MarketWatch - Business -
Progress Software Revenue Beats Estimates, Outlook Falls Short
The global software company also confirmed it made an offer to acquire MariaDB for 60 cents a share, joining K1 Investment Management in those looking to scoop up the database server.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Progress Software Revenue Beats Estimates, Outlook Falls Short
The global software company made an offer for all issued and to be issued share capital of MariaDB at 60 cents a share.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Mega Millions estimated $1.13 billion jackpot has one winning ticket
There was one winning ticket sold for Tuesday night's estimated $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, in New Jersey, officials said. It was the fifth largest in the game's history.CBS News - Top stories - Lottery -
Indiana Law Requires Professors to Promote ‘Intellectual Diversity’ or Face Penalties
Faculty members in public universities could be disciplined or fired, even those with tenure, if they are found to fall short of the new requirements.The New York Times - Top stories -
Diablo 4 On PC Game Pass Requires Installing Blizzard's Battle.net
Blizzard's hit ARPG Diablo 4 will be playable via Game Pass on PC, but it does require an extra hoop to jump through compared to those playing on consoles or Steam.As revealed in an Xbox Wire post about the game's March 28 Game Pass launch, to ...GameSpot - Tech -
Disney Just Responded to an Activist Shareholder. It Should Be Required Reading for Every Leader
Disney is trying to push back against Nelson Peltz. It makes at least one good point.Inc. - Business -
The Guardian view on the UN security council’s ceasefire resolution: the US talks tougher on Israel | Editorial
The Biden administration U-turned as its frustration with Benjamin Netanyahu grew. But don’t expect much more. The extent of the Biden administration’s shift at the United Nations security council on Monday should not be underestimated. The US is ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Hidden Hospital Fees Cost Patients Hundreds of Dollars
Unsuspecting patients are finding themselves at the mercy of institutions tacking on the bills.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nissan looks for partnerships to cut electric vehicle costs
Chief executive says ‘we cannot do this alone’ as carmaker responds to threat from Chinese rivalsFinancial Times - World -
Louisiana Republican primary: Live results
GOP voters in Louisiana will head to the polls Saturday to cast votes in the state's primary. Former President Trump is expected to bring in all of the state's 47 Republican delegates. The GOP front-runner garnered enough votes earlier this month ...The Hill - Politics -
House Republicans had a bad day
A majority of House Republicans voted against funding the government, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson and more bad news for the GOP.NBC News - Politics - Republican Party -
Nio’s stock touches 52-week low after Chinese EV maker cuts sales estimates
U.S.-listed shares of Nio Inc. on Wednesday hovered around a 52-week low after the Chinese electric-vehicle maker cut its current-quarter sales estimates.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 -
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 -
Millions go hungry as a billion meals binned every day, says UN report
UN Food Waste Index report also finds global food wastage is big contributor to climate crisis. More than a billion meals are thrown away every day, in poor countries as well as rich ones, despite more than 730 million people living in hunger ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
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 -
Tourist says 10-year passport rule cost him £3,000
Huw and his partner planned to go to Bulgaria, but they were stopped at the airport flight gate.BBC News - Top stories -
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 -
‘We crowdfunded to help pay our son’s care costs’
Like TV presenter Kate Garraway, other families are struggling with the cost of care.BBC News - Top stories -
Walgreens to cut costs by $1 billion this year, with layoffs and store updates
Walgreens’ stock seesawed around the flatline Thursday, after the drugstore chain swung to a large quarterly net loss and trimmed its full-year outlook, but also reported the biggest beat for quarterly adjusted profit in at least five years.MarketWatch - Business -
CPAC's Matt Schlapp's settlement in sexual assault case cost $480K
Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Chair Matt Schlapp agreed to a $480,000 settlement with the GOP strategist who had accused him of sexual assault, according to media reports. A source familiar with the details told CNN that the sum ...The Hill - Politics -
Maryland senator: Federal government to cover 90 percent of bridge rebuild costs
Maryland lawmakers are expecting the federal government to cover the lion’s share of the cost of the collapse and subsequent rebuilding of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge — with Congress potentially on the hook for only a fraction of the ...The Hill - Politics