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Green Roofs Are Great. Blue-Green Roofs Are Even Better
Amsterdam is experimenting with roofs that not only grow plants but capture water for a building’s residents. Welcome to the squeezable sponge city of tomorrow.Wired - Tech -
U.S. citizens are languishing in Chinese prisons with little hope of release
As Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China this week, the most important issue for hundreds of families in the U.S. was when their loved ones imprisoned in the country are coming home.NBC News - Top stories -
Better Clothes for Less Money? A Skeptic's Guide to Fuss-Free Vintage Shopping
Do you shun the idea of buying vintage clothes? These savvy, timesaving tips from stylish pros might change your mind.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Estate of Tupac Shakur threatens legal action against Drake over AI diss track
Drake used AI to simulate the voice of the late rapper and have him chide Kendrick Lamar, which the estate calls a ‘flagrant violation’. The estate of the late Tupac Shakur has sent a cease and desist letter to Drake, following the release of a ...The Guardian - World -
White House seizes on Mitch McConnell saying Trump stalled action on border security
The White House is seizing on remarks by Mitch McConnell that Trump was resistant to accepting any bipartisan compromise to toughen border security laws.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
White House seizes on Mitch McConnell's remarks that Trump stalled action on border security
The White House is seizing on remarks by Mitch McConnell that Trump resisted accepting any bipartisan compromise to toughen border security laws.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Columbia’s University Senate Is Said to Consider Less Severe Action Against Its President
Worried about the repercussions of a censure vote, the group may offer a watered-down proposal.The New York Times - Top stories -
NBA picks, best bets for Friday's playoff games: Why Wolves are in the driver's seat, plus Pacers-Bucks action
Look for Mavs' P.J. Washington to pick up the scraps vs. Clippers in Game 3CBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Drake pulls 'Taylor Made Freestyle' after Tupac estate threatens action for apparent use of AI voice
Drake's diss track "Taylor Made Freestyle" has been removed from his X and Instagram accounts, days after Tupac Shakur's estate threatened to sue him for appearing to use an artificial intelligence-generated version of the late rapper’s voice.NBC News - Top stories -
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher
Gold settled 0.2% higher, snapping a three-session losing streak, and silver rose nearly 0.1%, up two of the past three sessions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden promise to rival China on shipbuilding faces a big economic problem
President Biden wants to bring shipbuilding back to the U.S. in economic rivalry with China and to boost domestic steel. Economic reality isn't on his side.CNBC - Business - 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 -
Oil prices pull back as U.S. economic growth disappoints
Gross domestic product was much softer than expected in the first quarter, which could weigh on crude oil demand.CNBC - Business -
Harris to highlight economic opportunities for Black Americans in multistate tour
Vice President Harris will kick off a multistate tour on Monday touting economic opportunities for Black Americans in an effort to mobilize the critical voting base for Democrats ahead of November's election. The Economic Opportunity Tour will ...The Hill - Politics -
U.S. economic growth slower than expected in 2024's first quarter
The U.S. GDP increased at a 1.4% annualized rate in the first quarter of 2024, a pace that's slower than expected and much lower than the 3.4% growth seen in the fourth quarter of 2023. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on why ...CBS News - Top stories -
Confounding U.S. Economic, Inflation Data Muddy Fed's Rate Path
Inflation isn't dropping, productivity is high and unemployment is low, making a rate cut less likely in the near term.Inc. - Business - Federal Reserve -
World Economic Forum leader sees some movement in Gaza hostage talks
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China factory profits slip as overcapacity troubles economic recovery
US and EU have raised alarms about Beijing’s plans to use manufacturing to boost lagging growthFinancial Times - Business - China -
Why Putin needs Trump to win
Vladimir Putin is still counting on a Trump victory in November to take America off the field.The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Five affordable hearing-aid brands we love
Save money on a new hearing aid with the top budget-friendly hearing aids of 2024.CBS News - Top stories -
We Are Blowing the Fight to Contain Bird Flu
“There’s a fine line between one person and 10 people with H5N1.”The New York Times - Top stories -
The Enriching Love We Have for Our Dogs
We communicate with our deaf and blind cocker spaniel by scratching her ears and rubbing her tummy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'We're not less athletic because we wear sparkles'
South London team Unity Allstars Black compete for the "three-peat" in Florida's cheerleadingBBC News - Top stories -
Pope Francis calls for peace in Ukraine, Gaza: ‘A negotiated peace is better than a war without end’
In his first in-depth interview with a U.S. network, Pope Francis called for peace in the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and said a “negotiated peace” is better than an ongoing conflict. “Please. Countries at war, all of them, stop the war. Look to ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
How better plate discipline has helped Shohei Ohtani become more dangerous for the Dodgers
If you want to know what has made Shohei Ohtani the hottest hitter in the majors the last three weeks, look no further than his ninth-inning at-bat Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Deutsche Bank shares up 8% after first-quarter profit beat, investment banking recovery
Deutsche Bank reported first-quarter earnings on Thursday.CNBC - Business -
The 2024 Kia EV9 and the Rivian R1S compared: Which of these 3-row electric SUVs is better?
These two midsize SUVs carry up to seven passengers and offer plenty of range, but they are designed to do different things.MarketWatch - Business -
Exclusive: AI startup Edia guarantees better math outcomes for school districts within one year
AI startup Edia is guaranteeing improved math outcomes for students in grades 6-12 within a year, offering a full refund if results aren't met.VentureBeat - Tech -
Unilever backed its full-year guidance after reporting better-than-expected revenue for the first-quarter on higher volumes.
Unilever backed its full-year guidance after reporting better-than-expected revenue for the first-quarter on higher volumes.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Snap shares rocket 28% after company reports unexpected profit, better-than-expected revenue
Snap shares soared on Friday after the company provided uplifting results, suggesting its online ad business is getting back on track.CNBC - Business -
Microsoft earnings were solid — and here’s why they’re primed to get even better
Azure hasn’t had quite enough capacity to meet booming AI demand, and Copilot software tools should contribute more later this year.MarketWatch - Business -
John Mitchell’s new England pass French test and will only get better | Robert Kitson
The Red Roses clinched a sixth successive Women’s Six Nations but never before have they had such impressive balance. England’s head coach, John Mitchell, before this season’s Women’s Six Nations, could not have been any clearer on the subject of ...The Guardian - World -
Biden needs to give Putin something to worry about
Anything would be more persuasive than Biden's "don't."The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Being Stuck in a Courtroom Is Just What Trump Needed
To win a political campaign, you want to put your candidate in a setting that provides a chance to excel. For Trump, that’s the trial.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
American Leaders Need to Close the Cookie Jar
They seem to have forgotten how. Fortunately, readers have some suggestions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
You Don't Need Crotonville to Make Work Meaningful
Even the daily office grind can be prayerful.The Wall Street Journal - World -
America needs to treat ‘the cloud’ as critical infrastructure
Microsoft’s cut-throat approach is a national security risk the United States cannot abide.The Hill - Politics -
What to do if you are in debt and need help
What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?BBC News - Top stories -
What photo ID do you need?
People will need to show photo ID at polling stations when voting in the local elections on 2 May.BBC News - Top stories -
It's One of the Last Pristine Coral Reefs on Earth. Should We Be Visiting It?
The Raja Ampat archipelago of Indonesia looms large in the imaginations of underwater adventurers. But by visiting its relatively untouched reefs are we protecting them—or threatening them?The Wall Street Journal - World