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Bitcoin is falling — but could still score new all-time highs this year. Here’s why.
A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.MarketWatch - Business -
Marjorie Taylor Greene moves to oust Republican Speaker Mike Johnson
Firebrand Georgia congresswoman calls for vote on motion next week, deepening party’s civil warFinancial Times - Business -
Interest earned by big UK high street banks on BoE reserves surges to £9.2bn
MP highlights scale of lenders’ ‘unanticipated income’ in 2023, but acknowledges some progress towards better savings rates for consumersFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
StanChart beats profit forecasts on back of higher interest rates
Lender reports $1.9bn in first-quarter pre-tax profitsFinancial Times - Business -
Manchester’s Co-op Live arena cancels opening concert a third time
‘Venue-related technical issue’ blamed for latest setback to hit £350mn project backed by Oak View GroupFinancial Times - World -
Fed chair Powell signals that rates will remain higher for longer
US central bank says there has been a ‘lack of further progress’ towards 2% inflation goalFinancial Times - World - Federal Reserve -
Over 40% of Americans now see China as an enemy, a five-year high, a Pew report finds
More than 40% of Americans now label China as an enemy, up from a quarter two years ago and reaching the highest level in five years, according to an annual Pew Research Center survey released Wednesday.NBC News - Top stories - China -
We’re all paying a high price for letting corporations have free rein over us
Deliberately weakening social protections has created greater financial and economic insecurity.MarketWatch - Business -
Wrangler parent Kontoor’s stock jumps toward a 3-year high after earnings beat
Revenue fell for both Wrangler and Lee jeans brands, mostly because of retailers reducing inventory.MarketWatch - Business -
Neuroscience Says Rituals Rewire Your Brain to Better Face Failure
Inside an ancient behavior that is helping tackle modern problems.Inc. - Business -
Even as He Faces Prison Time, Binance’s Founder Plans a Comeback
Since pleading guilty to violating money-laundering rules, Changpeng Zhao, who ran the giant crypto exchange Binance, has networked across the United States to set up his next act.The New York Times - Business -
Saracens face fresh blow after Vunipola arrest with Itoje set for suspension
Itoje cited for dangerous tackle during victory against BathVunipola could receive club punishment or RFU chargeSaracens’ woes have been compounded after Billy Vunipola’s arrest in Mallorca with Maro Itoje facing the prospect of a suspension that ...The Guardian - World -
A.I. Start-Ups Face a Rough Financial Reality Check
The table stakes for small companies to compete with the likes of Microsoft and Google are in the billions of dollars. And even that may not be enough.The New York Times - Tech -
LeBron, Ham face uncertain future after G5 exit
LeBron James said he is undecided on his NBA future following the Lakers' season-ending 108-106 loss to the Nuggets in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Monday night.ESPN - Sports -
After a chaotic season, the Lakers are set to face two massive questions this offseason
After another season-ending series against the Nuggets, the future of LeBron James, Darvin Ham and the Lakers remains dauntingly uncertain.ESPN - Sports -
China’s Politburo pledges more support for economy facing ‘many challenges’
Promise of measures to shore up growth comes as high-tech output drives expansion in factory activityFinancial Times - World - China -
Meta Faces EU Probe Over Disinformation Ahead of Elections
The European Union is investigating whether Meta Platforms shirked responsibility in tackling disinformation and misleading advertising in breach of its sweeping digital-competition law ahead of EU elections in June.The Wall Street Journal - Business - European Union -
Some new NFL faces have never played competitive football
The NFL has started to recruit rugby stars to fill its ranks, including former English winger Travis Clayton, who appeared at the NFL draft wearing the Union Jack. NBC News' Kaylee Hartung reports.NBC News - Top stories - NFL -
British police officer faces terror charge for showing support for Hamas on WhatsApp
A police watchdog says a British constable is facing terror charges for showing support for Hamas on WhatsAppABC News - World -
British police officer faces terror charge for showing support for Hamas on WhatsApp
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Coca-Cola and Pepsi face investors’ bubbling health concerns
Also in today’s newsletter, a new twist in the Science-Based Targets initiative dramaFinancial Times - World -
UnitedHealth CEO faces Change Healthcare hack scrutiny on Capitol Hill
UnitedHealth Group’s dominance in the U.S. healthcare industry was in the spotlight on Capitol Hill Wednesday as its CEO faced two Congressional hearings on the cyberattack on its Change Healthcare unit.MarketWatch - Business -
The Most Decorated Battleship in U.S. History Gets an Overdue Face-Lift
It has been 34 years since the Battleship New Jersey was last pulled out of the water for maintenance.The New York Times - Top stories -
Harvey Weinstein will be retried after rape conviction overturned
Disgraced film mogul’s conviction in New York had been thrown out on appealFinancial Times - Business -
"Belligerent" United passenger faces hefty fine. Here's how much.
A man's physical and verbal threats caused the United flight from London to Newark, New Jersey, to divert to Bangor, Maine.CBS News - Top stories -
Actor Gerard Depardieu to face trial in alleged sexual assault, prosecutors say
French screen actor Gerard Depardieu was reportedly detained for questioning and released Monday after two women accused him of sexual assault.CBS News - Entertainment -
Kamala Harris Looks to Make Trump the Face of Florida’s Abortion Ban
The vice president sought to tie former President Donald J. Trump to the state’s six-week abortion ban, which took effect on Wednesday.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Uber faces £250m London black cab drivers case
The case against the US-based ride-hailing giant is being brought on behalf of over 10,800 drivers.BBC News - Top stories -
Banks face new risks as US tightens sanctions on Russia
Ukraine conflict shows no sign of abating — and financial institutions are being expected to implement the responseFinancial Times - World - Russia -
Order must prevail, Biden says, after police dismantle Gaza protest
The president says there is a right to protest but not to "cause chaos" in his first remarks on the student protests.BBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Even as He Faces Prison Time, Binance’s Founder Plans a Comeback
Since pleading guilty to violating money-laundering rules, Changpeng Zhao, who ran the giant crypto exchange Binance, has networked across the United States to set up his next act.The New York Times - Tech -
Face of a 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman revealed by scientists
The skull of an ancient neanderthal woman has been rebuilt centuries after it was smashed into pieces in a cave in Kurdistan in northern Iraq.NBC News - Top stories -
Face of Neanderthal woman revealed 75,000 years after she died
Shanidar Z's skull — thought to be the best preserved Neanderthal find this century — "was as flat as a pizza," experts said.CBS News - Top stories -
John Swinney gets Kate Forbes' backing to be next first minister
Former deputy FM Swinney is the only candidate so far to officially launch an SNP leadership bid.BBC News - Top stories