Costs and Pressures of Parenthood Lead to Plummeting Birth Rate in South Korea
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Is South Korea’s economic miracle over?
Decades of growth are tapering off as the country struggles to reform its model and reduce its dependence on manufacturingFinancial Times - World - South Korea -
Is South Korea’s economic miracle over?
Decades of growth are tapering off as the country struggles to reform its model and reduce its dependence on manufacturingFinancial Times - Business - South Korea -
North Korea fires suspected short-range missiles into ocean, South says
North Korea fired multiple suspected short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, South Korea said, the latest in a series of weapons launches.NBC News - Top stories - North Korea -
South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile off the North’s east coast
South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile off the North’s east coastABC News - World - North Korea -
North Korea fires missile into ocean in its latest weapons launch, South Korea says
North Korea has test-fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles into the sea as speculation swirled that it could soon launch a banned satellite into orbitABC News - Top stories - North Korea -
North Korea fires missile into ocean in its latest weapons launch, South Korea says
North Korea has test-fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles into the sea as speculation swirled that it could soon launch a banned satellite into orbitABC News - World - North Korea -
Japan and South Korea could coordinate currency intervention, but they may need U.S. support
The U.S. last week acknowledged Japan and South Korea's "serious concerns" over the recent sharp depreciation in their currencies.CNBC - Business - Japan -
South Korea slows plan to hike medical school admissions as doctors' strike drags on
South Korea's government says it will slow down a plan to admit more students to the country’s medical schools from next year, in a bid to end a weeks-long strike by thousands of doctorsABC News - Health - South Korea -
South Africa election: Jacob Zuma and MK lead 3-0 in court battles
Yahoo News - World -
The birth of the Nova Knicks
The "Nova Knicks" date back to 2016, inside a Villanova dorm room, centered around despising one specific teammate.ESPN - Sports -
Planned Parenthood Plans $10 Million Boost for Democrats in North Carolina
The party is banking on abortion access as an issue to animate the state’s competitive race for governor and, they hope, galvanize voters for President Biden.The New York Times - Top stories -
‘Eldest Daughter Syndrome’ and Sibling Birth Order: Does it Matter?
“Eldest daughter syndrome” assumes that birth order shapes who we are and how we interact. Does it?The New York Times - Health -
Former Marine sentenced to 9 years in prison for firebombing California Planned Parenthood clinic
A former U.S. Marine has been sentenced to nine years in prison for firebombing a Southern California Planned Parenthood clinic in 2022ABC News - Health - California -
Taking Account of Rising Health Care Costs
Have your out-of-network insurance bills skyrocketed? Chris Hamby, an investigative reporter for The Times, may have an explanation.The New York Times - Health -
Step Up Pressure on Iran's Proxies
Tehran’s direct attack on Israel demonstrates the urgency of defeating the Axis of Resistance.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
My twin babies didn’t survive their premature birth – and I’m left to wonder why | Sara Mussa
Women of colour like me are more likely to experience pregnancy complications. That’s a devastating indictment. One, two, three, four, five, breathe, breathe. One, two, three, four, five, breathe, breathe.. Lying on the cold tiles of my bathroom ...The Guardian - World -
Do Interest Rates Matter Anymore?
The economy may be chugging along, but usury could bring a day of reckoning.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The radical repricing of US interest rates
Financial markets and the Fed are searching for a convincing economic storyFinancial Times - Business -
Where is the Fed’s interest rate heading?
The search for the neutral rate is proving elusiveFinancial Times - Business -
Where is the Fed’s interest rate heading?
The search for the neutral rate is proving elusiveFinancial Times - World -
Legal Fees Costing Trump Millions as Criminal Trial Begins
Donald Trump’s political money operation spent more than $4 million on legal-related expenses in March, new data show.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
US college affordability debate should focus on net cost, not sticker prices
Total cost figures are misleading, with few students actually paying the headline amountFinancial Times - World -
Here's how Joe Biden can lower families' costs for air travel
Joint ventures between ultra-low-cost carriers thus have the potential to revolutionize air travel while also providing the Biden administration an easy win.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
'We got away with it' - 'embarrassment' could 'cost Ten Hag job'
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag admits his side "got away with it" to reach the FA Cup final after their shootout victory against Coventry.BBC News - Top stories -
OpenAI or DIY? Unveiling the true cost of self-hosting LLMs
At what point do OpenAI and open source break even? Should you DIY with LLMs? Let's break down the cost options.VentureBeat - Tech -
Hotter temperatures mean higher utility costs for millions of Americans
Over half of U.S. counties face potentially higher utility expenses as the mercury rises, a new analysis finds.CBS News - Top stories -
Israel still has no proof of Unrwa terrorist claims – but damage to aid agency is done
Inquiry has not backed up allegations of ties to Hamas and Islamic Jihad, which led to loss of $450m as people died in droves. Israel has yet to provide evidence of Unrwa staff terrorist links, Colonna report saysUnsupported Israeli allegations ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
AB Foods Eyes Further Profit Growth as Primark Margins Rise
Primark owner AB Foods raised its dividend and said it expects a significant rise in full-year profit after its budget retailer delivered robust margins and higher earnings.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Unions Take Aim at South After UAW Win
A successful drive at a VW plant in Tennessee has organizers eyeing gains in a fast-growing region that has historically been inhospitable to unions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bridge collapses as floods hit China's south
The country’s south has been battered by heavy rainfall, with tens of thousands of people evacuated.BBC News - Top stories - China -
Unions Take Aim at South After UAW Win
A successful drive at a VW plant in Tennessee has organizers eyeing gains in a fast-growing region that has historically been inhospitable to unions.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
The White House knows that the global south has a point
Rich countries espouse active industrial policy at home while continuing to impose outdated policies abroadFinancial Times - Business -
These Home Sellers Are Done Waiting for the Fed to Lower Rates
Some owners need to upsize, downsize and change jobs, even if mortgage rates don’t fall soon.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Why homicide rates are falling across the country
Homicides are falling across the U.S. And that shift could impact the role crime — often a top voter concern — plays as an issue in November's election. But it is a phenomenon for which experts don't have a clear explanation. Some say homicide ...The Hill - Politics -
When will the Bank of Japan next raise interest rates?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - World - Japan -
When will the Bank of Japan next raise interest rates?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - Business - Japan -
China's Benchmark Lending Rates Kept Unchanged
China’s benchmark lending rates were kept unchanged, official data showed on Monday, in line with market expectations after key policy rates were held steady amid signs of economic recovery.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.01% to 100.51
The dollar finished generally flat on Monday as risk sentiment improved, with investors awaiting U.S. data later this week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Homeowner pain as major banks lift mortgage rates
Lenders respond over views the Bank of England may not cut interest rates as quickly as forecast.BBC News - Top stories - Mortgage -
Could interest rate hikes be keeping inflation high?
The stickiness of the post-pandemic inflation is raising questions about how effective high interest rates are at bringing down price increases – and if they could be fueling the problem. Standard economic thinking says that higher interest rates ...The Hill - Politics