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RBNZ Fills Two Vacancies on Crucial Monetary Policy Committee as Economy Stalls
Two new appointees are set to join the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s monetary policy committee at a time when the economy remains in recession and expectations about interest-rate cuts are on the rise.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chick-fil-A Shifts Its ‘No Antibiotic’ Chicken Policy
The fast food restaurant chain will continue to bar the use of antibiotics used to treat people but will permit the use of animal antibiotics.The New York Times - Business -
‘Lagging’ housing market, high interest rates drag on MillerKnoll’s sales
The furniture maker said that a “lagging” housing market, rising interest rates, and other headwinds contributed to lower sales.MarketWatch - Business -
Bankers jailed for interest rate rigging lose appeal
Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo, convicted for manipulating a key interest rate, have had their appeals dismissed.BBC News - Top stories -
Airport Security Is Confusing. These 4 Tips Can Help.
New tech and a patchwork of procedures are creating headaches at TSA checkpoints.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chair says Libertarians are 'confused' by RFK Jr.'s VP pick
The chair of the Libertarian National Committee said its members are “confused” by Robert F. Kennedy’s Jr. vice presidential pick, which he announced Tuesday. “I think that a lot of libertarians are a little bit confused over why he chose Nicole ...The Hill - Politics -
A turning point in central banking
Last week’s monetary policy moves mark a shift away from strict inflation targetingFinancial Times - World -
Cardona sends FAFSA recommendations to states as applications lag amid multiple problems
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona sent a letter to governors Tuesday outlining recommendations to help increase completion of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms and ease stress on students in the process. The new FAFSA ...The Hill - Politics -
As Space Threats Mount, U.S. Lags in Protecting GPS Services
Threats are mounting in space. GPS signals are vulnerable to attack. Their time-keeping is essential for stock trading, power transmission and more.The New York Times - Top stories -
Avanti to pay train drivers £600 a shift for overtime
West Coast Main Line drivers to receive £600 a shift, up from £125, after company strikes deal with union.BBC News - Top stories -
Chick-fil-A announces shift from 'no antibiotics' in chicken pledge
Chick-fil-A says it will no longer adhere to its pledge of serving antibiotic-free chicken.NBC News - Top stories -
Japan nappy maker shifts from babies to adults
Since 2011, sales of adult nappies have outpaced those for infants in Japan as its population ages.BBC News - Top stories - Japan -
How a Night Shift on a Baltimore Bridge Turned Deadly
Six people from a crew of Latino immigrants are presumed dead after the Francis Scott Key Bridge was hit by a cargo ship and collapsed.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Illegal border crossings shifting from Texas to Arizona
As Texas has become more hostile to migrants, the number of people crossing in Arizona has soared. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details. Then, Andrew Schoenholtz, professor from practice at Georgetown University Law ...CBS News - Top stories -
The Lone Volcano in California’s Central Valley
Often called “the world’s smallest mountain range,” the Sutter Buttes are an unlikely and beloved landmark in one of the flattest parts of the state.The New York Times - Top stories - California -
EU trade policy serves Ukraine an unappetising menu
Restrictions on food imports foreshadow tricky time for Kyiv negotiating entry to blocFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
Biden vs. Trump: A Choice, Not an Echo, on Economic Policy
The presidential nominees have very different views on climate, taxes, trade, entitlements and labor.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Tractors brought to Parliament in farmers' protest
Farmers from across the UK drive tractors to Westminster to protest a lack of support for food producers.BBC News - Top stories -
Who will win the battle for the Central Division crown?
The Avs, Stars and Jets are battling for the No. 1 seed -- and the Preds could make a run. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings.ESPN - Sports -
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 -
The disinformation war has taken a toll, but researchers feel a shift
Researchers who combat disinformation have faced years of attacks. Recently, they've achieved some quiet but significant victories ahead of the 2024 election.NBC News - Top stories -
Adobe’s AI shifts from ‘being in awe of everything’ to actual productivity gains
Adobe Inc. is putting a creative spin on generative AI with apps and a partnership with Microsoft Corp. to animate business productivity.MarketWatch - Business -
Visitors sue National Park Service over policy prohibiting cash payments
Three visitors sued the National Park Service (NPS) over their policy of prohibiting cash payments at various locations around the country. Elizabeth Dasburg from Georgia, Esther van der Werf of California and Toby Stover of New York filed a ...The Hill - Politics -
US Yemen policy opens the way for humanitarian NGOs to fund terrorists
Governments that want to responsibly deliver humanitarian aid in conflict zones must learn lessons from Yemen and Gaza.The Hill - Politics -
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 -
Pentagon's acting policy undersecretary to step down after just 9 months
Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Sasha Baker will resign from her post at the end of April after just nine months in the job as the top policymaker for the Pentagon. The undersecretary of Defense for policy is the No. 3 leadership role ...The Hill - Politics -
Oil Inches Lower With Focus on Geopolitical Risks, OPEC+ Policy
Oil prices inched lower after the UN passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and OPEC+ delegates reportedly said they see no need to change supply policy at a review meeting next week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Clashes in Brussels as states agree EU farm policy review
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State Department human rights staffer resigns over Biden’s Gaza policy
A State Department human rights staffer said she is resigning in response to the Biden administration's policy on Gaza in a CNN opinion piece Wednesday. “For the past year, I worked for the office devoted to promoting human rights in the Middle ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
State department official’s resignation highlights rifts over US Gaza policy
Annelle Sheline says ‘I no longer wanted to be affiliated with this administration,’ claiming Biden is flouting US law over Israel. • Biden administration’s Gaza strategy panned as ‘mess’ amid clashing goalsA human rights official has resigned ...The Guardian - World -
White House releases first government-wide policy to mitigate AI risks
The White House on Thursday morning released its first government-wide policy aimed at mitigating the risks of artificial intelligence (AI), requiring agencies to take further action to report the use of AI and address risks the technology may ...The Hill - Politics -
ESG Roundup: Market Talk
Gain insight on Repsol, Match Group, and more in the latest Market Talks covering ESG Impact Investing.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The world’s broken market for medicines
Record shortages of common drugs have countries scrambling for alternatives while patients skip treatmentsFinancial Times - Business -
Extremism endangers Germany's prosperity, warns central bank chief
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Islamic State ‘recruiting from Tajikistan and other central Asian countries’
UN report reveals Islamist group which claimed Moscow attack has enlisted militants from other terror groups. Videos back IS claim it carried out Russia attackIslamic State launched a major recruitment drive last year aimed at militants from ...The Guardian - World -
Polish central bank chief seeks truce with Tusk over ‘idiotic’ accusations
Adam Glapiński insists he did not abuse his powers in bid to keep Law and Justice party in powerFinancial Times - World -
How World Central Kitchen Built a Jetty to Get Aid Into Gaza
Workers with World Central Kitchen were still finishing a jetty made from the rubble of bombed buildings when a ship arrived carrying the first aid into the enclave by sea in nearly two decades.The New York Times - World -
Powerful storm brings heavy rain and snow to Central Plains and Midwest
A powerful storm brought heavy winds, snow and rain to the central United States on Monday, making travel hazardous and "nearly impossible" in some areas.NBC News - Top stories -
Flaco, Central Park Owl, Died With High Levels of Rat Poison in System
A necropsy conducted by the Bronx Zoo found that life-threatening levels of rat poison and a severe pigeon virus contributed to Flaco’s death last month.The New York Times - Top stories -
Blizzards, tornadoes possible as powerful storm threatens central US
A blizzard is set to bury much of the plains and upper Midwest in as much as a foot of snow between Sunday and Monday as an unseasonable weather system tracks east across the country. Meanwhile, heavy thunderstorms could bring tornadoes to the ...The Hill - Politics