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Ireland’s smoking ban 20 years on: how an unheralded civil servant triumphed against big tobacco
Tom Power led an alliance that brought about the pioneering health initiative which has since been adopted by more than 70 countries – and has saved countless lives. Exactly 20 years ago an Irish civil servant named Tom Power won a remarkable ...The Guardian - World -
Russia strikes Ukraine's Kharkiv with aerial bombs for the first time since 2022
Yahoo News - World - Ukraine -
Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 16, militant rockets kill 1 Israeli as cross-border violence soars
Yahoo News - World - Israel -
Singapore Inflation Quickened Unexpectedly in February
Inflation accelerated unexpectedly in Singapore as prices in key categories like food picked up, backing views that any potential monetary easing is still some time away.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sales of new homes inched down in February
New home sales at 662,000 annual rate in February versus 664,000 in the prior month.MarketWatch - Business -
Japan's corporate service inflation steady in February
Yahoo News - World - Japan -
Australia's February Inflation Comes in Lower Than Expected
Australia’s monthly inflation indicator came in below expectations in February, signaling that price pressures would likely continue to retreat over coming months.The Wall Street Journal - World - Australia -
Trump’s bond reduced to $175mn in civil fraud case
New York appeals court gives former US president a reprieve even as he faces start of first criminal trial on April 15Financial Times - Business - Donald Trump -
Helldivers 2 dominates sales — for democracy! | Circana February 2024
Helldivers 2 has dethroned Call of Duty from the top of the Circana sales charts, dominated both best-seller lists for February.VentureBeat - Tech -
Flutter Entertainment posts 25% surge in sales as bet on FanDuel pays off
The gambling giant saw its losses widen due to two major impairment chargesMarketWatch - Business -
Here’s how high bitcoin has to climb to make sense in a 60/40 portfolio, according to Citi
Is it now time for 55% stocks, 40% bonds and 5% bitcoin in a portfolio?MarketWatch - Business -
India must avoid the mistakes of China and Big Tech to keep attracting investors
Recognizing its financial and political clout and adapting accordingly is the key to India’s continued growth.MarketWatch - Business - China -
Krispy Kreme soars 40% on deal with McDonald’s to sell its doughnuts nationwide
Krispy Kreme’s stock soared Tuesday, after the doughnut seller said its doughnuts will start becoming available at all of the fast-food giant’s U.S. restaurants.MarketWatch - Business -
Treasury yields hold steady as traders eye February inflation data at end of week
Yields on U.S. government debt finished little changed on Tuesday in cautious trading, as investors looked ahead to February’s PCE inflation data at the end of the week.MarketWatch - Business -
Culberson strikes out with Braves in try to be P
Charlie Culberson's attempt to become a pitcher took a blow when he was released by the Braves. The 34-year-old has spent 11 years in the majors as a utility man.ESPN - Sports -
Ukraine says it hit Russian landing ships in Crimea
A large number of missiles targeted Kyiv early on Sunday as Russia stepped up attacks against Ukraine.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Junior doctors in Wales begin four-day strike
Junior doctors begin their longest walkout to date until Friday in a dispute over pay.BBC News - Top stories -
Oil rises after Ukraine strikes Russian refineries, Moscow orders output cuts to meet OPEC+ pledge
At least 10% of Russia's refining capacity has been disrupted by the attacks, according to British intelligence.CNBC - Business - Ukraine -
Striking kite-flying picture scoops top prize
The winner of the Concrete in Life Photo of the Year competition has been announced.BBC News - Top stories -
Eli Lilly strikes drug dispensing deal with Amazon
Retail group agrees first partnership with a big drug company since launching online pharmacy business in 2020Financial Times - Business -
Israel and Hezbollah trade strikes over Lebanon border
Yahoo News - World - Israel -
Libya to investigate claims oil smuggling is fuelling Sudan civil war
Authorities to launch inquiry into allegations of mismanagement at country’s national oil corporation. Libyan authorities have said they will investigate allegations of wholesale mismanagement in the country’s National Oil Corporation, with ...The Guardian - World -
Trump’s Bond in Civil Fraud Case Reduced to $175 Million
The former president was racing to secure a half-billion-dollar bond, but an appeals court lowered the amount. The surprise decision may help him stave off financial disaster.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Appeals court slashes bond in Trump civil fraud case to $175 million
Former President Donald Trump picked up a win Monday when an appeals court lowered the bond in his civil fraud case to $175 million. Trump had been on the hook for a bond of over $460 million coming into the day. CBS News correspondent Errol ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
The biggest question about Trump’s Truth Social merger
A state appeals court ruled Donald Trump only needs to post a $175 million bond in his New York civil case – less than half of the $464 million judgment that was originally due Monday. Susanne Craig, Brian Schwartz, Dave Aronberg, and Jon Sale ...NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Trump Can Post Smaller $175 Million Bond in Civil Fraud Case
An appellate court ruled the former president has 10 days to pay $175 million but he could still have to pay the full amount if he loses his appeal.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
U.K. Backsliding on Civil and Political Rights, U.N. Body Says
A human rights committee that examined a range of concerns called on Britain to abandon its controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.The New York Times - World - United Kingdom -
Hennes & Mauritz posted forecast-beating earnings as well-received spring collections pushed the fashion retailer's sales higher in February.
Hennes & Mauritz posted forecast-beating earnings as well-received spring collections pushed the fashion retailer’s sales higher in February.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Pending home sales inch up in February. Realtors are worried about U.S. home prices rising faster than incomes.
U.S. pending home sales rose 1.6% in February, the National Association of Realtors said on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
Canadian students hunger-strike for college to divest from Israel-linked firms
Several McGill University students have spent more than three weeks demanding school divest $20m from various companies. A group of students at McGill University have spent more than three weeks on hunger strike in an effort to force the Canadian ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Poland activates aircraft after Russian missile incursion during wave of attacks on Ukraine
A Russian long-range cruise missile heading for western Ukraine briefly entered Polish territory overnight.NBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
WSL: Arsenal come from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-1 - reaction
Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentary from Sunday's five Women's Super League games.BBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
Tylor Megill strikes out seven as Mets fall to Marlins
The Mets, playing a split-squad game in Jupiter, Fla., fell to the Miami Marlins, 5-1.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Why are striking doctors in South Korea facing license suspensions and what’s next?
South Korea is poised to start suspending the licenses of thousands of striking junior doctors as punishment for their weekslong walkouts that have shaken hospital operationsABC News - Health -
South Korea doctors’ strike widens as medical professors join protests
Some professors will submit their resignations while others will cut their hours over a government plan to boost medical school admissions. Medical professors in South Korea have said they will reduce the hours they spend in practice, while some ...The Guardian - World - South Korea -
‘Strike Madness’ Hits Germany While Its Economy Stumbles
A wave of strikes by German workers, feeling the sting of inflation and stagnant growth, is the latest sign of the bleak outlook for Europe’s economic powerhouse.The New York Times - Business -
What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge partially collapsed after being hit by a massive cargo ship early Tuesday.ABC News - Top stories -
Russia-Ukraine war live: 200,000 without power in Ukraine since Friday; Nato could ‘shoot down Russian missiles near borders’
Attack on energy infrastructure on last week still causing blackouts; Poland’s deputy foreign minister warns Russia of consequences if missiles enter territory. The Kremlin has refused to be drawn on whether it believed there was a link between ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Israel Presses On With Strikes in Gaza After U.N. Cease-Fire Resolution
Its military said fighter jets had struck “over 60 targets” in the previous day. There were reports of strikes on residential buildings near Al-Shifa Hospital in the north and elsewhere.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Mudryk strikes late as Ukraine defeat Iceland in playoff to reach Euro 2024
. On Sunday, Russia escalated its aerial bombardment of Kyiv, launching a major wave of missile and drone attacks. On Monday, 10 people were injured when an art academy and exhibition hall were demolished in an airstrike. On Tuesday, Mykhailo ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine