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Inflation ticked higher in March as incomes, spending rose
Inflation picked up slightly in March as Americans saw their paychecks rise and kept up a sturdy pace of spending, according to data released Friday by the Commerce Department. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal ...The Hill - Politics -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.5% to 100.62
The WSJ Dollar Index is up 0.5% to 100.62 — higher for two of the past three trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nursing homes: Will new federal rules curb abuse and lead to better care?
The challenge of finding and hiring staff at nursing homes is enormous.MarketWatch - Business -
E.P.A. Severely Limits Pollution From Coal-Burning Power Plants
New regulations could spell the end for plants that burn coal, the fossil fuel that powered the country for more than a century.The New York Times - Top stories -
Seven college football QBs who could emerge as potential first-round draft picks with standout 2024 seasons
Transfers and veterans poised for breakout seasons make up this year's underrated quarterbacksCBS Sports - Sports - College Football -
NBC News poll: One in 4 voters could change their minds on presidential race
A quarter of all voters are still open to changing their minds on who they'll vote for in the 2024 presidential race, per the latest NBC News national poll.NBC News - Top stories -
Analysis of every pick in Rounds 1-3 of the NFL draft
Get insights on all 32 teams' draft picks and trades from our NFL Nation reporters.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Jürgen Klopp hails potential Liverpool successor Arne Slot: football news – live
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendSign up for Football Daily | And send John an emailChris Wilder has been in contemplative mood this morning as the spectre of Sheffield United’s impending relegation (finally) moves in. A loss ...The Guardian - World -
Biden’s new overtime rule could help millions of ‘stuck’ salaried workers. But there are hurdles ahead.
The new rule expands the number of employees eligible for extra pay after working more than 40 hours. Legal challenges have derailed previous changes.MarketWatch - Business - Joe Biden -
New-car sales expected to tick higher as inventories, and deals, are on the rise
2024 is shaping up to be the best for new-car sales since 2019.MarketWatch - Business -
The Biden administration issued new rules that crack down on power-plant pollution and could force many coal plants to close unless they make costly upgrades.
The Biden administration issued new rules that crack down on power-plant pollution and could force many coal plants to close unless they make costly upgrades.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Inflation picks up
Presented by BP — {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY The Big Story Inflation picks up in March The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked up slightly in March as many Americans saw bumps in their paychecks ...The Hill - Politics - Inflation -
A new set of ‘Four Questions’ for anti-Israel protesters
This week, I have my own set of Four Questions, posed to the young people occupying and disrupting college campuses and businesses to protest Israel.The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Nebraska football at a crossroads: Four things Matt Rhule must do to get the Cornhuskers back to relevancy
Nebraska fans hope Rhule can get the program back to its former gloryCBS Sports - Sports -
Now It's Up to Europe to Take the Lead in Ukraine
Continental security can no longer be outsourced to the U.S., which may soon have other wars to fight.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Congress could finally take a stand on crypto
A U.S. stablecoin bill could come into focus in May that aims to create a new regulatory framework for digital assetsMarketWatch - Business -
Pending home sales see unexpected jump in March, despite rising mortgage rates
U.S. pending home sales rose 3.4% in March from the previous month, the National Association of Realtors said on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business - Mortgage -
How a Supreme Court Immunity Ruling Could Affect Trump’s Election Case
In arguments on Thursday, the justices appeared to signal two ways they could help Donald Trump as he fights charges that he plotted to overturn the 2020 election.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
These Adorable Final Fantasy Totes and Pouches Are Up For Preorder
It makes sense that a long-running franchise like Final Fantasy would have plenty of merch for fans to buy. But while a lot of it is just for show, there's plenty of more practical stuff available as well, like these cute tote bags, small pouches ...GameSpot - Tech -
Bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians advances in Alabama House
Lawmakers in Alabama passed legislation that could lead to the prosecution of librarians under the state’s obscenity law for providing minors with “harmful” materials. The bill, approved 72-28 by the Alabama House of Representatives, will now move ...The Hill - Politics -
Persistently High Commodity Prices Could Delay Rate Cuts
Global commodity prices are expected to soften this year and next but remain considerably above prepandemic levels, making it harder for central banks to lower inflation and loosen monetary policy, the World Bank said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Stubborn Inflation Could Prod Fed to Keep Rates High for Longer
Hopes for substantial cuts in interest rates are fading as inflation shows more staying power than expected.The New York Times - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Stubborn Inflation Could Prod Fed to Keep Rates High for Longer
Hopes for substantial cuts in interest rates are fading as inflation shows more staying power than expected.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
Prosecutors Say Trump Keeps Breaking Gag Order, With Four New Violations
The judge in his criminal case is already considering whether to punish the former president for statements about jurors and witnesses in the case.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Southwest Airlines is ending flights to four airports — and that’s not even the big news for travelers
Sit down for this one, Southwest Airlines travelers: The airline carrier with a distinct seating policy has suggested it’s rethinking its approach.MarketWatch - Business -
New EPA Emissions Rules Squeeze Coal Plants
The measures, which come as power demand is surging, will force coal plants to adopt costly technology or shut down.The Wall Street Journal - World -
New EPA Emissions Rules Squeeze Coal Plants
The measures, which come as power demand is surging, will force coal plants to adopt costly technology or shut down.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Ariel Henry Resigns as Prime Minister as Haiti Installs Ruling Council
With that body in place, Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned and the new leaders turned to the task of establishing order in a gang-ridden country.The New York Times - World -
Ariel Henry Resigns as Prime Minister as Haiti Installs Ruling Council
With that body in place, Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned and the new leaders turned to the task of establishing order in a gang-ridden country.The New York Times - Top stories -
Bengals pick up option on WR Chase for '25
The Bengals have picked up the fifth-year option on Ja'Marr Chase's rookie deal that will be worth an estimated $21.8 million for the 2025 season.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
After Caleb Williams goes No. 1, USC breaks a four-way tie for the most top picks in NFL Draft history
Six former Trojans have been taken at the top of the NFL Draft.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Battery storage costs could fall up to 40 percent by 2030: IEA
A steep decline in battery costs will be the primary driver in the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy in the years ahead, the International Energy Agency (IEA) projected. Battery costs have declined more than 90 percent in about a ...The Hill - Politics -
Bears could ‘potentially' trade up into second round of 2024 NFL draft
LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Bears and GM Ryan Poles have a long wait until they make their next pick. Unless, of course, they make a move. As things stand, the Bears don’t have a second-round pick. Their selection belongs to the Commanders thanks to ...Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
U.K. Consumer Confidence Ticks Higher
Research group GfK’s consumer confidence barometer climbed to minus 19 in April from minus 21 in March, marking the first uptick in sentiment since January.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
Clock ticking on landmark AI bills
The Hill's weekly technology news digest. {beacon} Advertisement Friday, April 26, 2024 LEADING THE DAY Two state AI bills face major test Image © Associated Press/Jessica Hill Two of the most consequential artificial intelligence bills ...The Hill - Politics -
More Bad News for the Fed: Its Favorite Inflation Gauge Increased More Than Expected in March
The PCE price index surged last month, putting the rate cut hopes of entrepreneurs on ice.Inc. - Business -
Yen sinks to 34-year low after Bank of Japan holds interest rates near zero
Governor Kazuo Ueda says weakening currency is having ‘no major impact’ on underlying inflationFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Frank Field, MP and welfare reformer, 1942-2024
Former UK labour minister eschewed tribalism and held out the promise of a more collaborative style of politicsFinancial Times - World -
Yen sinks to 34-year low after Bank of Japan holds interest rates near zero
Governor Kazuo Ueda says weakening currency is having ‘no major impact’ on underlying inflationFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Art and activism come together at the Canal Projects Library
Social practice — artists’ community-based work — is about exploring the world outside the white cubeFinancial Times - World