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German Consumer Confidence Reaches Two-Year High
The forward-looking GfK consumer-climate index for Germany forecast confidence to rise to minus 24.2 in May from minus 27.3 this month, suggesting the country’s economy may have turned a corner and confirming a similar upbeat sentiment reading ...The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
Copper Futures Break $10,000 a Ton, Rising to Two-Year Highs
Copper futures topped $10,000 a ton, hitting a two-year high, buoyed by sanctions on Russian metals, tighter individual market fundamentals and an overall improvement in the health of the global economy, BMI said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
German Bund Yield Edges Higher on Two-Year High Consumer Sentiment Data
10-year Bund yields edged higher after an above-forecast GfK consumer sentiment index added to the better-than-expected German data this week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A message to economists: geopolitics matters too
Western policymakers ignore changing global power relations at their perilFinancial Times - World -
Democrats seen as more successful at passing legislation: Survey
Democrats are seen as more successful at passing legislation in the House of Representatives than their party counterparts, according to a new Monmouth University poll. More than half of Americans surveyed, 53 percent, said that Democrats have ...The Hill - Politics -
How economists could make themselves more useful
There is a gap between the research supplied by academia and what policymakers actually wantFinancial Times - World -
How economists could make themselves more useful
There is a gap between the research supplied by academia and what policymakers actually wantFinancial Times - Business -
Just 1 in 5 want Johnson replaced as Speaker: Survey
Only 1 in 5 Americans want Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to be replaced, according to a new poll, which also found Democrats are more positive about him than they were late last year. A quarter of respondents are opposed to replacing Johnson, ...The Hill - Politics -
Survey finds that 60 firms are responsible for half of world’s plastic pollution
Study confirms Philip Morris International, Danone, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola are worst offenders. Fewer than 60 multinationals are responsible for more than half of the world’s plastic pollution, with five responsible for a quarter of that, ...The Guardian - World -
Wassell returns as Scotland chase third place
Scotland make three changes for their final Six Nations match away to Ireland as they chase a best finish since 2005.BBC News - Top stories -
With 3 Words, Economists Explain the Real Reason There Are So Many Bad Bosses
The Peter Principle explained.Inc. - Business -
Trump’s tariffs could overshadow the benefits of his tax cuts, economists say
As analysts assess what a second Trump administration could mean for the U.S. economy, one team from Oxford Economics is forecasting that the proposed tariffs could eclipse any boost from tax cuts.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
Is the U.S. in the middle of two Cold Wars?
It's been nearly 35 years since the Cold War ended, but the author of a new book argues not only is the U.S. facing a new Cold War -- it's facing more than one. David Sanger, author of "New Cold Wars," joins CBS News to explain.CBS News - Top stories -
Google says it will miss target for ending third-party cookies
Google said Tuesday that it will no longer be able to complete its phaseout of third-party cookies by the end of 2024. “We recognize that there are ongoing challenges related to reconciling divergent feedback from the industry, regulators and ...The Hill - Politics - Google -
Trump trial to continue with third day of testimony by witness David Pecker
Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker is expected to continue testifying in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, his third day on the stand.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Trump trial hears new details about alleged "catch and kill" scheme
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
‘Privileged access’: pro-plastic lobbyists at UN pollution talks increase by a third
Fossil fuel and petrochemical campaigners at Ottawa summit outnumber scientists, EU and Indigenous delegates. The number of fossil fuel and petrochemical industry lobbyists has increased by more than a third at UN talks to agree the first global ...The Guardian - World -
Watch Rickie Fowler ace the third hole at Pine Valley
Fowler's hole-in-one was recorded while he was playing with Justin Thomas at the top-ranked club.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
The biggest storylines entering two massive NBA Game 2s
Both No. 1 seeds took 1-0 series leads over the weekend. Here's what to know going into Wednesday's playoff games.ESPN - Sports - NBA -
Gallego nabs two key Latino endorsements
Civil rights icon Dolores Huerta and the United Farm Workers (UFW), the union she founded alongside Cesar Chavez, on Wednesday endorsed Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) in his Senate bid. Endorsements from Huerta and the UFW, key players in the birth ...The Hill - Politics -
Two American pastimes: Baseball and theft by government
It would be fitting for Clemente to hit yet another home run — this time for freedom — a full five decades after his last at bat.The Hill - Politics -
Two men arrested in torso murder inquiry
The men, aged 42 and 68, are being questioned over the discovery of a man's remains in woods.BBC News - Top stories -
Two men charged in Channel deaths investigation
Five migrants, including a child, were killed in a crush on board a boat crossing the Channel.BBC News - Top stories -
Third man is detained in a major bribery case that involves Russia's deputy defense minister
Moscow's court service says a third man has been detained in a major bribery case involving one of Russian's most senior defense officialsABC News - World - Russia -
Follow live: Knicks seeking 3-0 series lead vs. Sixers
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2024 NFL Draft: Bill Belichick critiques Patriots' selection of QB Drake Maye with the third overall pick
Belichick is skeptical about the new Patriots quarterbackCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Sharks fire head coach David Quinn after two seasons
The Sharks are looking for a new coach to lead their rebuild.CBS Sports - Sports -
Starbucks resumes bargaining with union after two sides thaw relationship
In February, Starbucks and Workers United said they found a "constructive path forward," marking a major strategic pivot for the coffee giant.CNBC - Business -
Starbucks resumes bargaining with union after two sides thaw relationship
In February, Starbucks and Workers United said they found a "constructive path forward," marking a major strategic pivot for the coffee giant.CNBC - Business -
Starbucks resumes bargaining with union after two sides thaw relationship
In February, Starbucks and Workers United said they found a "constructive path forward," marking a major strategic pivot for the coffee giant.CNBC - Business -
Cubs OF Cody Bellinger sidelined by two fractured ribs on his right side
Cody Bellinger has two fractured ribs on his right side, sidelining another key player for the Chicago CubsABC News - Sports -
Trump tops Biden by just two points in new Florida poll
Former President Trump in a new poll is leading President Biden by just two points in his home state of Florida, which is a longtime swing state but has been seen as relatively safe territory for Republicans in recent elections. The poll from the ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Two men charged in connection with deaths of five people in Channel
Yien Both, from South Sudan, and Tajdeen Adbulaziz Juma, from Sudan, charged with immigration offences in UK. Two men have been charged with immigration offences in connection with the investigation into the deaths of five people, including a ...The Guardian - World -
Forecasters predict record number of hurricanes
Weather forecasters at the University of Pennsylvania predicted a record hurricane season for 2024 on Thursday, a “hyperactive” season that could threaten the Gulf Coast. The Penn forecast predicts between 27 and 39 named tropical storms, with the ...The Hill - Politics -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Dozens arrested in California and Texas as campus administrators move to shut down protests – live
More than 60 people, including a journalist, arrested at University of Southern California and University of Texas at Austin. Campus protests: full storyMike Johnson, the Republican House speaker, will visit Columbia University today to speak to ...The Guardian - World - California -
San Jose Sharks fire coach David Quinn after two seasons as part of a massive rebuilding project
San Jose Sharks fire coach David Quinn after two seasons as part of a massive rebuilding projectABC News - Sports -
Hamas official says group would lay down its arms if an independent Palestinian state is established
A top Hamas political official has told The Associated Press the Islamic militant group is willing to agree to a five-year truce with Israel and that it will lay down its weapons and convert into a political party if an independent Palestinian ...ABC News - World -
Two Jewish New Yorkers share their wildly different perspectives on the pro-Palestinian protests at colleges nationwide.
Yahoo News - World