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Esther Duflo: Rich world owes $500bn in ‘moral debt’ to poor countries
Nobel-winning economist speaks about her climate-focused tax proposalFinancial Times - World -
Swedish customs seize around 1.4 tons of cocaine in one of the country's largest-ever drug busts
A Swedish customs official has told local media the group made one of the country’s biggest-ever cocaine seizures after confiscating around 1.4 tons of the drug last week in a port near StockholmABC News - World -
Clinton says Trump's threats 'should scare every American'
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Americans regardless of their politics should fear the "kind of threats" made by former President Trump, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee this fall. In a podcast episode of Democracy Docket’s ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Netflix's password-sharing crackdown is paying off as profits beat Wall Street's forecast
Netflix on Thursday released its first-quarter earnings, which topped analyst estimates in terms of subscriber additions and profit.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Netflix -
‘I’d rather wear a potato sack’: I’m a bridesmaid at three weddings. The brides chose ugly dresses — and I’m obliged to pay. Should I say no?
“I’m getting increasingly anxious about these mounting expenses, and I don’t know how I can possibly afford them.”MarketWatch - Business -
My wife and I bought a vacation home with a 6.6% mortgage rate. Should we sell our rental property to pay it off?
“The way I look at it, paying the mortgage off now would give us a guaranteed 6.6% return, which is higher than our return on the condo.”MarketWatch - Business -
Australia’s Watch Fans Are Invited to a Fair
Seven local brands are registered to exhibit in Melbourne at what the organizer says will be the country’s first watch event.The New York Times - Lifestyle - Australia -
Watch Fair Opens in a Time of Uncertainty
Brands hope the new models unveiled at Watches and Wonders Geneva will attract buyers despite the tough retail climate.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Why are drug shortages on the rise?
2024 kicked off with the highest number of drug shortages on record. CBS News reporter Erica Brown explains why some medications are harder to find and what's being done to fix the problem.CBS News - Top stories -
Watch Fair’s Welcome Grows Even Bigger
This year Watches and Wonders Geneva added a third public day — and here are some of the new timepieces visitors have been seeing.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
4 travel secrets of the mega-rich, from a vacation planner for billionaires
Jaclyn Sienna India's members-only travel agency offers a $150,000 yearly option for unlimited travel and dining reservations, plus 'lifestyle' help.CNBC - Business -
Rich nations pledge $11bn to World Bank for climate and global crises
Contributions will boost lending to poorer countries as pressure growsFinancial Times - World - Climate -
American Resolve Is Slipping
Neither Biden or Trump support such credible offensive measures as confronting Iran or Russia.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How Johnson and Biden locked arms on Ukraine
The planned vote on a foreign aid package is validation of a White House strategy to court the speaker behind the scenes while letting him find his own path.Politico - Politics - Joe Biden -
'Not fair to Mike Johnson': GOP colleagues strike back at hardliners
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German industry urges market reforms at start of Hanover Fair
Yahoo News - World - Germany -
Drug dealers offer BBC team deadly opioids
Powerful synthetic drugs linked to dozens of deaths are being sent to the UK from China, BBC finds.BBC News - Top stories -
Broadway makes way for 'Crazy Rich Asians' with new musical directed by Jon M. Chu
Filmmaker Jon M. Chu will find familiar material in his Broadway debut as he directs a musical adaptation of author Kevin Kwan's 'Crazy Rich Asians' trilogy.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
‘A lot of rich guys arguing’: inside the rap beef of the decade with Drake, Kendrick Lamar and more
Future, Rick Ross and Kanye West are among those currently being drawn into one of the fieriest disputes in rap history. Is it good for the culture – and could it depose Drake from the top?. One rapper is accused of being derivative while another ...The Guardian - World -
Japan’s remarkable call for American leadership
What stood out last week was the fact that a Japanese leader appeared before Congress and told the United States to act like a global power.The Hill - Politics - Japan -
5 simple ways to pay off debt in collections
Having your debt sent to collections is never a good thing, but there are some easy ways to tackle what you owe.CBS News - Top stories -
Family leaves several restaurants without paying
The owners of Bella Ciao said they ordered T-bone steaks and double pudding portions.BBC News - Top stories -
Gottheimer: Columbia ‘will pay the price’ if protests aren’t controlled
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) joined a group of Jewish Democrats in a visit to Columbia University on Monday as the school grapples with fiery pro-Palestinian protests on campus that have led to mounting criticism of the university’s leadership ...The Hill - Politics -
‘Pay Later’ Lenders Have an Issue With Credit Bureaus
Firms like Experian and TransUnion say it is time for “buy now, pay later” loans to appear on consumer credit reports. The lenders aren’t ready to sign on.The New York Times - Business -
‘Pay Later’ Lenders Have an Issue With Credit Bureaus
Firms like Experian and TransUnion say it is time for “buy now, pay later” loans to appear on consumer credit reports. The lenders aren’t ready to sign on.The New York Times - Top stories -
Russia to cash in as Sberbank pays $8bn in dividends
Record profits at lender will bolster state coffers to help fund war on UkraineFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
Russia to cash in as Sberbank pays $8bn in dividends
Record profits at lender will bolster state coffers to help fund war on UkraineFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
Justice Dept. to pay $138.7M to Nassar victims
The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar.ESPN - Sports -
Who Pays Corporate Taxes? Look in the Mirror
Costs are passed on to consumers. If you work for and invest in companies, you get hit three times.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Russia to cash in as Sberbank pays $8bn in dividends
Record profits at lender will bolster state coffers to help fund war on UkraineFinancial Times - World - Russia -
How to stabilise a country after war
There is a role for the international community — but reconstruction should be led by local actorsFinancial Times - World -
Chinese swimming doping allegations prompt questions of fairness – and point to acrimony in Paris pool | Kieran Pender
Wada has defended its process as aggrieved athletes claim the anti-doping system only works if everyone is subject to same rules. Australian swimmer Shayna Jack has always denied consuming ligandrol, a banned performance enhancing drug. But, when ...The Guardian - World -
3 in-demand, high-paying side hustles—some can pay more than $200 an hour
"There's a huge need for people who know how to do SEO," says founder and CEO of Sidehusl.com Kathy Kristof.CNBC - Business -
Biden’s damaging war against American energy production
There is a boom in American oil production. By waging war against it, President Biden could make us more reliant on OPEC, Venezuela, Russia and Iran in the years ahead.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Blinken to raise risks for American travelers on trip to Beijing
The Biden administration is unlikely to ease high-level travel warnings for China unless the country takes concrete steps to address safety concerns, a senior administration official told The Hill ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip ...The Hill - Politics -
Why American students need to get back to China
American students need to get back to China. U.S. policymakers can help them by increasing opportunities and funding to do so. Whether or not policymakers see eye-to-eye on China policy, all should be able to agree that America cannot deal with ...The Hill - Politics - China -
Chinese swimmers won Olympic golds after testing positive for banned drug
Wada accepted contaminated kitchen explanationHead of US Anti-Doping calls it ‘stab in back of clean athletes’Twenty-three Chinese swimmers tested positive for the banned drug TMZ months before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, it has emerged. However, ...The Guardian - World -
Top Chinese Swimmers Tested Positive for Banned Drug, Then Won Olympic Gold
The case, involving multiple swimmers who seven months later won medals at the 2021 Games, prompted accusations of a cover-up and concerns over why antidoping regulators chose not to intervene.The New York Times - Top stories -
Top Chinese Swimmers Tested Positive for Banned Drug, Then Won Olympic Gold
The case, involving multiple swimmers who seven months later won medals at the 2021 Games, prompted accusations of a cover-up and concerns over why antidoping regulators chose not to intervene.The New York Times - World -
David Egilman, Doctor Who Took On Drug Companies, Dies at 71
His testimony as an expert witness in some 600 trials helped plaintiffs win billions of dollars in cases involving malfeasance by pharmaceutical makers.The New York Times - Health