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5 Takeaways From a Year of Medicaid Upheaval
In the year after a pandemic-era policy preserving Medicaid coverage lapsed, more than 20 million people were dropped from the program at some point.The New York Times - Health -
5 big takeaways from Day 3 of Trump's hush money trial
Twelve jurors have been seated in the historic criminal trial of former president Donald Trump.ABC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Crunching worms, squeaking voles, drumming ants: how scientists are learning to eavesdrop on the sounds of soil
More than 50% of the planet’s species live in the earth below our feet, but only a fraction have been identified – so far. Read more: No birdsong, no water in the creek, no beating wings: how a haven for nature fell silent. The sound of an ...The Guardian - World -
New exhibit in New York re-creates Israeli music festival attacked on Oct. 7
The objects bear the scars of a massacre.NBC News - Top stories - New York -
Before Trial, Was Trump Benefiting From Being Out of the News?
His liabilities weren’t dominating the conversation the way they once did, perhaps helping his polling, but the trial could change things.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
‘Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion’: 5 Takeaways
Former employees of the brand, a Gen Z fashion favorite, recount race and size discrimination in a new documentary on HBO.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
A ‘Nature School’ Meets in Brooklyn
A series of workshops hosted by the artist collective Field Meridians will try to get New Yorkers to open their eyes to the nature all around them.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Biden speaks at union conference: Watch live
President Biden is addressing members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) at a conference in Washington, D.C., Friday. Biden has made highly visible support for unions central to his economic policies and his reelection ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
US ambassador meets with Gershkovich in Russia
The U.S. ambassador to Russia recently met with Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter who has been unlawfully detained in the country for more than a year. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow said Lynne Tracy met with Gershkovich, who was ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
A Wave of AI Tools Is Set to Transform Work Meetings
An AI-powered wearable from startup Limitless promises to make meetings more productive. It’s the beginning of a wider transformation of human interactions.Wired - Tech -
7 places to retire for people who love cruises
If you plan to cruise a lot in retirement, being within driving distance of a major port can open up the world to you.MarketWatch - Business -
A sheriff, a felon and a conspiracy theorist walk into a hotel. They're there for the same conference.
The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association conference in Las Vegas drew felons, disgraced politicians, election deniers and conspiracy theorists.NBC News - Top stories -
Nasdaq Drops After Israel Strikes Iran
U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Nasdaq in retreat and the Dow edging higher.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Gold Futures Rise After Israel Strikes Iranian Targets
Gold futures edged up on Middle East tensions, but were off earlier highs, with Swissquote Bank saying the market will likely see a further flight to safe havens before the end of the day on fears of an escalation over the weekend.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Why the Fed Should Declare Victory and Cut Interest Rates.
Small business owners are being punished by the central bank's data obsession. We need to focus less on CPI numbers and more on boosting the economy.Inc. - Business - Federal Reserve -
Iran crisis risks easing pressure on Israel over Gaza, diplomats warn
Humanitarian situation in Palestinian enclave remains dire, says EU’s top diplomatFinancial Times - World - Iran -
Starmer calls for police investigation into Tory MP Mark Menzies
Politician accused of using thousands of pounds given by donors for medical bills and personal expensesFinancial Times - World -
How New Zealand’s smoking ban got stubbed out – and what the UK can learn from it
Big tobacco ‘working in the shadows’ blamed for killing off NZ’s pioneering plan to protect future generations. UK politics – latest updatesWhen New Zealand announced its world-first law to ban smoking for future generations it was widely hailed ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
S&P Cuts Israel's Credit Ratings on Geopolitical Concerns
S&P Global Ratings lowered its long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Israel to A-plus from AA-minus, citing geopolitical risks.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
S&P Cuts Israel Rating on Heightened Geopolitical Risk
Yahoo News - World - Israel -
China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness, S&P says
China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness and is more of a strategy to buy time for industrial and consumption policies, S&P Global Ratings said.CNBC - Business - China -
Israel downgraded by S&P Global just ahead of retaliatory attack on Iran
S&P dropped Israel’s sovereign credit rating by one notch to A+ from AA-, with the outlook negative, hours before signs of fresh tensions between that country and Iran.MarketWatch - Business - Iran -
R.F.K. Jr.’s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to Drop Presidential Bid
Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Murphy fires back at Trump Jr. on Mayorkas vote: 'Republicans are full of s‑‑‑'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) fired back at Donald Trump Jr. on Friday for calling out three Senate Democrats who voted to end the impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. “Your Friday morning reminder that ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones
The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more.BBC News - Top stories -
Japan’s inflation marks two years above BOJ’s target as meeting looms
Japan’s consumer inflation has stayed above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for two years, government data confirmed Friday, amid speculation over further interest-rate increases.MarketWatch - Business - Japan -
U.S. Mortgage Rates Jump Above 7% for the First Time This Year
Rates on 30-year mortgages — the most common kind among U.S. homeowners — surpassed the 7 percent mark on Thursday, a troublesome sign for an already tight housing market.The New York Times - Business - Mortgage -
Logan Webb dominant for 7 innings as Giants blank Diamondbacks 5-0
Logan Webb retired 19 straight batters on his way to seven smooth innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 to open a four-game seriesABC News - Sports - MLB -
Extra 85,000 childcare places needed in England to meet government target
Official estimates come as ministers set out pilot scheme repurposing empty school spaceFinancial Times - World -
Trump meets with Orbán, Saudis, Cameron as they prepare for his return
Former President Trump is holding court with world leaders as foreign governments brace for the possibility of a second Trump administration, which would bring with it a major shift in U.S. foreign policy. Trump met Wednesday at Trump Tower with ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
American Express says cardholders are buying lots of ‘front of cabin’ plane tickets, as total spending grows 7%
American Express saw an acceleration in new card acquisitions during the first quarter, and it recorded a profit beat for the period.MarketWatch - Business -
GOP lawmaker blames 'Gaetz and 7 useful idiots' for House turmoil
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) blamed Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and “seven useful idiots” for turmoil in the House, saying Thursday their success in ousting former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) last fall is a direct cause of today's problems for ...The Hill - Politics -
Michigan football spring game: News, time, players to watch at 2024 Maize vs. Blue Game from Big Ten insiders
The Michigan Insider team has its finger on the pulse on all the news and what to watch for at the 2024 Maize vs. Blue Game, the first under head coach Sherrone MooreCBS Sports - Sports -
Stars beat Blues 2-1 in shootout after clinching No. 1 seed in Western Conference playoffs
Jake Oettinger made 26 saves in regulation and overtime before stopping all three attempts in the shootout as the Central Division champion Dallas Stars beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 in their regular-season finaleABC News - Sports - College Football -
A Century-Old Lending Lifeline for Troubled Banks Has a Major Flaw. The Fed Wants to Fix It.
Borrowing from the discount window carries a stigma officials hope to reduce.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Cramer says two recent earnings reports may indicate a slowdown is brewing — but not enough for a Fed cut
CNBC's Jim Cramer said disappointing quarters from trucker J.B. Hunt and real estate investment trust Prologis could mean an economic slowdown is brewing.CNBC - Business -
CDs vs. high-yield savings accounts: What to consider before the Fed cuts rates
If the Fed decides to cut rates soon, here's how it could affect your savings.CBS News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Fed’s Goolsbee says progress on inflation has stalled, makes sense to wait on interest rates
Chicago Fed president “hopeful” we will get improvement on inflation.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
RFK Jr.'s sister dismisses his candidacy: 'Let's talk about reality'
Kerry Kennedy is brushing off her brother, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s, independent presidential bid, arguing it is clear only President Biden or former President Trump will be able to secure the Oval Office in November. Kennedy was speaking with CNN ...The Hill - Politics -
Ex-Indiana teacher accused of encouraging classmates to beat up 7-year-old with disabilities
A former teacher in Indiana is accused of orchestrating a “Fight Club” in which he allegedly encouraged classmates to beat up a 7-year-old student with disabilities and videotaping at least one assault, according to a lawsuit filed this week.NBC News - Top stories