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California Rule Seeks to Limit Health Cost Increases to 3 Percent
The stateHealth Care Affordability Board wants to cap annual health care price hikes with new five-year plan.Inc. - Business - California -
Michael Harris II hits an RBI double in the 10th inning to lift Braves past Marlins 4-3
Michael Harris II doubled home Ronald Acuña Jr. in the 10th inning and the Atlanta Braves edged the Miami Marlins 4-3 after blowing a two-run lead in the ninth to complete a three-game sweepABC News - Sports - MLB -
England has highest rates of child alcohol consumption, WHO finds
Global health experts call for curbs on online marketing to protect teens from marketing of ‘harmful products’Financial Times - World -
GDP growth slowed to a 1.6% rate in the first quarter, well below expectations
Real GDP was expected to increase 2.4% in the first quarter on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.CNBC - Business -
Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady, Expects Inflation to Stay Around 2%
The Bank of Japan kept its interest-rate target unchanged, a month after it made its first rate increase in 17 years.The Wall Street Journal - World - Japan -
Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow, Polish foreign minister says, but NATO must increase its defenses
Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow, Polish foreign minister says, but NATO must increase its defensesABC News - World - Russia -
Dropzone AI gets $16.85M for autonomous cybersecurity AI agents that reduce manual work by 90 percent
Dropzone AI announced a $16.85 million Series A round led by Theory Ventures to help bring its cybersecurity AI agents to market.VentureBeat - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
Hamas again raises the possibility of a 2-state compromise. Israel and its allies aren't convinced
The Palestinian militant group Hamas has said for more than 15 years that it could accept a two-state compromise with Israel — at least, a temporary oneABC News - World - Israel -
Barclays shares up 4% as bank swings back to profit in first quarter amid strategic overhaul
Barclays on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of £1.55 billion ($1.93 billion), beating expectations and returning the British lender to profit amid a major strategic overhaul.CNBC - Business -
Bank of Canada Officials Split on How Soon Rate Cuts Could Start, Minutes Say
Senior Bank of Canada officials were divided on how soon the central bank could start cutting interest rates, although they agreed cuts should proceed gradually given the risk of inflation reaccelerating, according to a summary of deliberations ...The Wall Street Journal - 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 - Business - Japan -
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 -
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 -
Nadal begins Madrid Open with emphatic win
Rafael Nadal begins his Madrid Open farewell with a comfortable straight-set win over American teenager Darwin Blanch.Yahoo Sports - Sports - US Open -
Vikings trade up to 10th pick, land QB McCarthy
The Vikings traded up to the No. 10 pick with the Jets to select quarterback J.J. McCarthy on Thursday at the NFL draft.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
How to Raise Housing Costs
California shows the way.The Wall Street Journal - World -
62 percent of Biden voters want to replace both candidates on the ballot: Poll
Roughly 6 in 10 voters backing President Biden say they’d replace both the incumbent and his rival former President Trump on the 2024 ballot if they could, polling released Wednesday shows. A Pew Research report found 62 percent of Biden ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
US economic growth falls short of expectations with 1.6 percent annualized gain
U.S. economic growth dipped below 2 percent during the first quarter for the first time in more than a year and a half, according to a new government reading released Thursday. Gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 1.6 percent ...The Hill - Politics -
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 -
England tops chart for child alcohol use - report
The World Health Organization also finds higher rates of drinking and vaping among teenage girls.BBC News - Top stories -
'If pressure is a privilege, England are about to feel very lucky'
England have big decisions to make as they prepare to name their squad for the T20 World Cup, says Stephan Shemilt.BBC News - Top stories -
'We lost £26,000 in a year' - shoplifting hits record in England and Wales
Shoplifting was up by 37% in the year to December 2023, the highest since records began in 2003.BBC News - Top stories -
England's Cokayne returns for Grand Slam decider
England make two injury-enforced changes to face France in their Grand Slam decider on Saturday in Bordeaux.BBC News - Top stories -
Ex-England defender Warnock thought about suicide
Ex-England defender Stephen Warnock says he "contemplated" taking his own life after receiving bad financial advice.BBC News - Top stories -
Corporate insolvencies in England and Wales fall in March
First annual decline in volatile data set since July 2023 but numbers remain higher than pre-pandemic averageFinancial Times - World -
Investment Banking Lifts Deutsche Bank Profits
Deutsche Bank said its first-quarter profit rose 10% as its investment-banking business beat expectations.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Investment Banking Lifts Deutsche Bank Profits
Deutsche Bank said its first-quarter profit rose 10% as its investment-banking business beat expectations.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Mike Trout hits MLB-leading 10th home run, but eight have been solo shots for scuffling Angels
Trout is looking more like his old self in 2024, but most of his damage is coming with the bases emptyCBS Sports - Sports -
Hunt defends job cuts to increase defence spending
The chancellor says cutting services will cost "a great deal less" than allowing Russia to succeed in Ukraine.BBC News - Top stories -
Hermes Posts Sales Growth Across All Markets
Hermes sales grew across its regions in the first three months of the year, helped by its wealthier client base during a quarter that was expected to be challenging for the luxury sector as a whole.The Wall Street Journal - World -
People 'at increased risk of harm' following budget
Robin Swann said the funding would restrict the health department in "use of drugs and therapies".BBC News - Top stories -
With the First Pick: Takeaways from a wild Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft, plus what are the Falcons doing?
Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 NFL Draft for April 26CBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Everything to know about the 2024 NFL Draft; Heat upset Celtics in Game 2
As always, expect the unexpected before the night endsCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
4/24: America Decides
President Biden signs foreign aid package into law; House Speaker Mike Johnson visits Columbia University amid protestsCBS News - Top stories -
SportsLine Newsletter April 26
Today's best bets + Kawhi Leonard + Canucks done without Demko? + NFL Draft Days 2-3 propsCBS Sports - Sports -
SportsLine Newsletter April 26
Today's best bets + Kawhi Leonard + Canucks done without Demko? + NFL Draft Days 2-3 propsCBS Sports - Sports -
SportsLine Newsletter April 26
Today's best bets + Kawhi Leonard + Canucks done without Demko? + NFL Draft Days 2-3 propsCBS Sports - Sports -
Nadal cruises to straight-set win over American teenager in first round of Madrid Open
Rafael Nadal didn’t need much effort as he cruised to a 6-1, 6-0 victory against American teenager Darwin Blanch in the first round of the Madrid openABC News - Sports -
NFL draft attendees down for 3rd straight year. J.J. McCarthy among those who didn't go to Detroit
There’s no place Drake Maye would rather beABC News - Sports - NFL -
Colts snap record streak of 14 straight offensive players taken in NFL draft with UCLA DE Latu
UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu was the first defensive player selected in the NFL draft, going No. 15 overall to Indianapolis to snap a record streak of 14 straight offensive players takenABC News - Sports - NFL