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What happens now that Trump's "hush money" trial has a full jury?
Twelve jurors have been selected in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" criminal case. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa explains what happens next.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Let California lead the way out of our global plastic pollution crisis
California has recognized this urgency and in 2022 passed SB54, mandating a 25 percent reduction in single-use plastics — the strongest plastics policy in the world.The Hill - Politics - California -
Israel downgraded by S&P Global just ahead of retaliatory attack on Iran
S&P dropped Israel’s sovereign credit rating by one notch to A+ from AA-, with the outlook negative, hours before signs of fresh tensions between that country and Iran.MarketWatch - Business - Iran -
Here's what 12 European Central Bank members said about interest rates this week
The ECB has become "the central bank to be followed," one central bank governor said.CNBC - Business -
Fallout Season 2 Is Happening, Amazon Confirms
Ahead of the series premiere of Fallout last week, some fans of the franchise worried that dropping all of the Season 1 episodes on a single day might hurt its chances for renewal. Fortunately, that didn't turn out to be the case. Amazon Prime ...GameSpot - Tech -
In Australia, ‘Cats Are Just Catastrophic’
Feral cats take a heavy toll on the world’s wildlife, especially Down Under. The solution? Smarter traps, sharpshooters, survival camp for prey species, and the “Felixer.”The New York Times - Science - Australia -
Something strange has been happening with jobless claims numbers lately
For five of the past six weeks, the level of initial jobless filings totaled exactly 212,000.CNBC - Business -
The next bank bailout’s true costs may not be such a mystery
Future debates about whether to assist distressed corporations, including New York Community Bank, could be better informed by more educated guesses about costs.The Hill - Politics -
How to Communicate When You and Others Are in Crisis Mode
Never lie during a business crisis.Inc. - Business -
The Latest Plan to Exacerbate California's Housing Crisis
Limits on ownership by institutional investors would curtail investment in the state’s homes.The Wall Street Journal - World - California -
Is the global economy stumbling into ‘the tepid Twenties’?
Growth is picking up in the short term, but fears are mounting of a stagnant decade, with bleak political consequencesFinancial Times - Business -
Ukraine needs one more year to win, and Congress can make that happen now
If America comes through, this might just be the year that Ukraine needs to push Russia back and achieve an outcome its people can live with.The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Jury selection completed for Trump hush-money trial; man sets himself on fire outside courthouse – as it happened
With all 18 jurors now chosen, the trial is expected to move toward opening statements next week; man apparently set self on fire outside courthouse. Person apparently sets self on fire outside Trump trial in New YorkTrump’s criminal hush-money ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Building society and Co-op Bank agree takeover terms
The two lenders agree terms on a takeover deal that could be worth up to £780m.BBC News - Top stories -
This unusual combination signals either booms, bubbles or inflections, says Bank of America
There’s an unusual combination in markets this year that has happened just five times in the last 60 years.MarketWatch - Business -
Banks Believe They Are Well-Prepared for Commercial Real Estate Fallout
Banks have built up substantial reserves against office loans going bad.The Wall Street Journal - World -
US sanctions two groups over fundraising for Israeli extremists in West Bank
The Biden administration announced Friday that it is imposing sanctions on two groups accused of fundraising for Israeli extremists in the West Bank and the leader of an organization that has assaulted Palestinians. According to the Treasury ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Big banks have been a bright spot in tough week for markets
Major banks sailed through commercial real-estate updates in earnings and tapped the corporate bond market — with regional banks now on deck.MarketWatch - Business -
U.S. sanctions 2 entities over fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers
The Treasury Department announced sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers connected to violence against Palestinians.CBS News - Politics -
Flood of Cheap Chinese Steel Fuels Global Backlash
The country’s property bust has saddled its steelmakers with a glut of unsold metal that they are now shipping overseas at knockdown prices.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Target Just Made a Bittersweet Change. It’s the End of an Era
DVDs lost the battle to streaming services. Now they're disappearing from shelves.Inc. - Business -
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
AP Global Top 20 Pollstar Week of 04/22/24ABC News - Entertainment -
It’s Not Just a Wedding Cake, It’s ‘Edible Haute Couture’
Bastien Blanc-Tailleur, a luxury cake designer based in Paris, creates opulent confections for high-profile clients, including European royalty and American socialites.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Iran crisis risks easing pressure on Israel over Gaza, diplomats warn
Humanitarian situation in Palestinian enclave remains dire, says EU’s top diplomatFinancial Times - World - Iran -
Bowen: Crisis shows how badly Iran and Israel understand each other
After decades of rivalry, the rival Middle East powers have both miscalculated, writes Jeremy Bowen.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Gulf states’ response to Iran-Israel conflict may decide outcome of crisis
Tit-for-tat attacks present Sunni monarchies with complicated choices over region’s future. Iran’s missile and drone attack on Israel had, by the end of this week, become one of the most interpreted events in recent modern history. Then, in the ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths Steelbook Preorders On Sale At Amazon
One of the biggest DC Comics events of all time, Crisis on Infinite Earth, was recently adapted into an animated film. The first part of the multiverse epic was released earlier this year, and preorders for Justice League: Crisis on Infinite ...GameSpot - Tech -
How Highsnobiety Is Shaping the Current Media Landscape
Highsnobiety is a store, a website, a production agency and a clothing line. Oh, and Pamela Anderson is on the latest cover.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
TSMC Shares Fall After Downgrading 2024 Global Chip Outlook
Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing fell sharply as investors’ worries about the chip maker’s cautious outlook for the industry eclipsed its upbeat first-quarter financial results.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Tesla earnings day is around the corner. So far, robotaxis are ‘just a buzzword.’
Tesla is heading toward its earnings day next week, and there’s plenty for investors to worry about.MarketWatch - Business -
Kit Vintage Is a Secondhand Oasis in Los Angeles
A laid-back shop in Los Angeles is a semi-secret spot for celebrities and costume designers.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
A New Women’s Pro Hockey League Is Booming. Just Not in New York.
The fledgling Professional Women’s Hockey League is booming — except in New York, where the team is in last place. But the players haven’t given up.The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
Government Contracts Are So Confusing That Congress Just Wrote a Bill to Simplify Them
As the small-business contracting base dwindles, simplifying the language within federal contracts might end up being a huge lift for entrepreneurs.Inc. - Business -
Opera gets slapped with the 'elitist' label. L.A. proves just how wrong that is
With Verdi's 'La Traviata' and Huang Ruo's 'Book of Mountains and Seas' as well as other projects, L.A. Opera is attempting to cover all operatic bases. Can opera thrive here?Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Fed's Global Detractors Grumble as Central Bankers Debate Rate Cuts
Fed president say arate cutmight happen this September, or maybe not. At the IMF meeting, other finance chiefs tryto keep up with the shifting sands of U.S. monetary policy.Inc. - Business - Federal Reserve -
Venice Biennale 2024 is a rapturous celebration of unfamiliar global artists
Aesthetics meets postcolonial politics as curator Adriano Pedrosa foregrounds art from Indigenous creators and the ‘Global South’Financial Times - Business -
Shopify Just Revealed a New Points-System Approach to Pay Raises
Here's the secret: You're probably doing something similar.Inc. - Business -
At G7 Meeting in Capri, Blinken Tackles Rough Seas and Global Crises
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and his counterparts, who met on the Italian island of Capri, welcomed signs that tensions between Iran and Israel might not worsen.The New York Times - World -
Children of reality TV's Chrisleys hope court hearing is step toward bringing convicted parents home
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have appealed aspects of their convictions on federal charges of bank fraud and tax evasionABC News - Entertainment -
Kenya’s ‘blood desert’: can walking donor banks and drones help more patients survive?
The national blood deficit is most pressing in places like Turkana, where malaria, anaemia and violence make heavy demands on transfusion services – and doctors are pinning their hopes on innovation. In his small cubicle in Lodwar County referral ...The Guardian - World