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The world’s largest Māori and Pacific Island school cultural festival – in pictures
Polyfest, held this week in Auckland, New Zealand, saw thousands of high school students gather to compete in music, dance and speech performances Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
Jenn Tran named first Asian American 'Bachelorette'
Jenn Tran, one of the contestants on ABC's "The Bachelor" this season, was named the new "Bachelorette" during the show's finale Monday night.NBC News - Top stories -
First Asian American ‘Bachelorette,’ Jenn Tran, Cast by ABC
The dating franchise, which has been criticized for its handling of race, has cast its first Asian American lead after more than 20 years on air.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Nearly a third of employed Americans under 30 used ChatGPT for work: Poll
More employed Americans have used the artificial intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT for work since last year, with the biggest increase among the younger portion of the workforce, according to a Pew Research poll released Tuesday. The survey found ...The Hill - Politics -
A third of Asian Americans who live in poverty have college degrees. What’s going on?
A new Pew report on Asian-American poverty finds that education does not always create opportunities.MarketWatch - Business -
Micron’s stock heads for best month in 13 years as bulls see more AI gains ahead
Micron has cemented itself in Wall Street’s eyes as a financial beneficiary of artificial intelligence, and investors are excited about what’s to come.MarketWatch - Business -
RBC bumps up its S&P 500 target again, but sees gains increasingly hard to come by
RBC Capital Markets’ head of U.S. equity strategy, Lori Calvasina, has increased her year-end forecast from 5,150 to 5,300 for the index.MarketWatch - Business -
Biden gains on Trump in six battleground states in new poll
President Biden has narrowed the gap against former President Trump in six out of seven key battleground states over the past month, according to a new poll that hints at a likely close general election race between the two men in November. A ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
‘Biden bump is real’: president gains on Trump in six battleground states
Biden leads Trump in Wisconsin and is tied in Pennsylvania and Michigan, new poll shows. Joe Biden had some good news on Tuesday as polling showed him gaining on Donald Trump in six battleground states, seven months before the presidential ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Biden Should Campaign on Making Americans Live Longer Again
Our leaders should turn their attention to Americans’ worsening life expectancy.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden fundraiser with Obama, Clinton sees celebs, jokes and some protests over war
Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton joined President Joe Biden for a star-studded fundraiser on Thursday in New York City.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden Administration Restores Protections Under the Endangered Species Act
The rules give federal officials more leeway to protect species in a changing climate. Industry groups are expected to sue.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden took the stage in Manhattan alongside former Democratic presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama for a campaign fundraiser that brought in $25 million, and Trump attendedthe wake of a slain New York City police officer on Long Island.
Biden took the stage in Manhattan alongside former Democratic presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama for a campaign fundraiser that brought in $25 million, and Trump attended the wake of a slain New York City police officer on Long Island.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Democratic senators urge Biden to protect migrant children, spouses who might be deported under Trump
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and 17 Senate Democrats sent a letter to President Biden on Tuesday asking his administration to “take all available action” to speed up the process for granting ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Thousands rally across Australia in growing push to end native forest logging
Crowds gather in Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide and regional centres urging Albanese government to better preserve native wildlife habitats. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or ...The Guardian - World -
Once a Roadside Attraction, a Native Burial Site Nears Repatriation
Centuries-old grave mounds in Illinois became a flashpoint in the debate over displaying Native American remains. Now, tribes are close to seeing them reburied.The New York Times - Top stories -
DC Universe Online will be available on PlayStation 5 as a native client
Dimensional Ink Games announced that DC Universe Online (DCUO) will now be available as a native client for PlayStation 5.VentureBeat - Tech -
Comex Gold Settles Higher
Gold prices rose, clawing back some of Friday’s losses, with the front-month Comex contract for March settling up 0.8% at $2174.80.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Group to search for celebrated US pilot’s fighter plane in South Pacific
Richard Bong downed 40 aircraft in a Lockheed P-38 Lightning before it crashed while being flown by another pilot. A Wisconsin museum is partnering with a historical preservation group in a search for the wreckage of the second world war ace ...The Guardian - World -
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds in Asia-Pacific: Focus Turns to Economic Data
After a week of multiple central-bank decisions around the globe, focus now turns to economic data as investors seek clues as to their next moves.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Tuvalu accepts security and climate pact, says Australia’s Pacific minister
Deal had been thrown into doubt during election campaign in Tuvalu over sovereignty concerns. Australia and Tuvalu will go ahead with a security and climate migration pact, after the latter’s new government agreed not to change the deal, ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
No slowdown in spending among the wealthy on this Bahamian island
CNBC's Bob Pisani checks in from his vacation with a read on the global economy.CNBC - Business -
Jeffrey Epstein’s Island Visitors Exposed by Data Broker
A WIRED investigation uncovered coordinates collected by a controversial data broker that reveal sensitive information about visitors to an island once owned by Epstein, the notorious sex offender.Wired - Tech -
Baltimore native David Rubenstein approved as new Orioles owner just in time for Opening Day
Rubenstein now owns his hometown team.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Buy American, Build Nothing
The infrastructure law of 2021 makes it hard to build anything.The Wall Street Journal - World -
American Business Stalls in China
Companies are seeing their China trade diminish amid geopolitical tensions and the country’s weak economy.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Repeating the Mistakes of the American Past
It took the Pearl Harbor attack for FDR to get the country in war-mode thinking.The Wall Street Journal - World -
American Business Stalls in China
Companies are seeing their China trade diminish amid geopolitical tensions and the country’s weak economy.The Wall Street Journal - Business - China -
Oil Gains on Heightened Geopolitical Risks, Supply Concerns
Oil futures were higher in European trade, on signs of tightness in the market and growing geopolitical concerns and despite a stronger dollar.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Who gains from India’s endless election?
Voting across India will take six weeks, stretching the already limited resources of opposition partiesFinancial Times - World -
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 -
China Merchants Bank Gains on Dividend Surprise
China Merchants Bank’s shares rose after the lender surprised with a boost in its dividend ratio while annual earnings came in largely as expected.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Biggest Gains in Customer Satisfaction in the Management Top 250
Merck is first, with Altria Group and Moody’s close behindThe Wall Street Journal - World -
AMC’s stock registers biggest gain in a month
The movie-theater chain’s shares saw their largest daily percentage gain since Feb. 27.MarketWatch - Business -
Biggest Gains in Customer Satisfaction in the Management Top 250
Merck is first, with Altria Group and Moody’s close behindThe Wall Street Journal - Business -
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher
Gold settled up 1.2% Thursday, and silver rose 0.7%. For the quarter, both metals posted gains.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Clutterbuck, Barzal help Islanders end skid, defeat Jets 6-3
Cal Clutterbuck scored twice, Mathew Barzal and Hudson Fasching each had a goal and two assists and the New York Islanders snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-3 win against the Winnipeg Jets SaturdayABC News - Sports - NHL -
NHL playoff watch: What's at stake for Devils, Islanders in Sunday showdown
It's not quite a "loser leaves town" match, but each team needs all the points it can get. Plus, the latest playoff projections and draft lottery standings.ESPN - Sports - NHL -
China’s Dispute With Taiwan Is Playing Out Near This Tiny Island
A fatal episode off Kinmen, a Taiwanese-controlled island, has become the latest occasion for Beijing to warn and test Taiwan’s president-elect.The New York Times - World - China -
Sirens Sound, Anxieties Rise on Tiny Island Near North Korean Shores
Residents on Yeonpyeong, just below the maritime border, fear the Kim Jong Un regime could launch another attack.The Wall Street Journal - World - North Korea