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A High School Reunion Reignites a 50-Year Crush
Elaine Hall and Roland Passaro, both 88, met in junior high school in 1950 but lost touch before acting on their connection. They finally did, five decades later.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
German Consumer Confidence Reaches Two-Year High
The forward-looking GfK consumer-climate index for Germany forecast confidence to rise to minus 24.2 in May from minus 27.3 this month, suggesting the country’s economy may have turned a corner and confirming a similar upbeat sentiment reading ...The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
'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 -
A fresh FTSE high is not yet reason for UK enthusiasm
Recent turnaround still owes most to a steep and persistent valuation discountFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
A fresh FTSE high is not yet reason for UK enthusiasm
Recent turnaround still owes most to a steep and persistent valuation discountFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Gold's price is high. Is it still safe to invest in?
Gold has long been thought of as a safe investment. But is it still safe after recent price growth? Find out here.CBS News - Top stories -
With Inflation This High, Nobody Knows What a Dollar Is Worth
Strong reactions to rising prices and misunderstandings about the value of money are rampant, our columnist says.The New York Times - Business -
With Inflation This High, Nobody Knows What a Dollar Is Worth
Strong reactions to rising prices and misunderstandings about the value of money are rampant, our columnist says.The New York Times - Top stories -
Copper Futures Hit Two-Year High
Copper futures reached a fresh high, gaining from sanctions on Russian metals, tight market fundamentals and increasing structural demand.The Wall Street Journal - World -
10-year Treasury yield ends near highest levels of 2024 as Fed’s preferred inflation gauge looms
Yields on U.S. government debt finished slightly higher on Wednesday, with the benchmark 10-year rate close to 2024’s peak levels, as traders focused on the next major inflation update at the end of the week.MarketWatch - Business -
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.2% to 100.14
The WSJ Dollar Index is down 0.2% to 100.14 — down for two of the past three trading daysThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Hawaiian scientist quests to find and save the state’s native sugarcanes
Sugarcane biodiversity disappeared as big plantations dominated the sugar trade in Hawaii, but now native varieties are making a comeback. . Noa Kekuewa Lincoln remembers when he first encountered native Hawaiian sugarcane in 2004. The fresh ...The Guardian - World -
The 4 best places to put your savings right now
Elevated interest rates are a boon to savers, with some accounts delivering yields between 5% and 6%.CBS News - Top stories -
Baby saved from dead mother's womb in Gaza dies
Sabreen was born by emergency C-section after Israel bombed a house in Rafah, killing her family.BBC News - Top stories -
Need to start saving for retirement? Here are 5 easy ways to get going.
One of the most important aspects of financial fitness is planning for retirement, and a crucial fact about retirement planning is that the earlier you start doing it, the easier it is to reach your goals.MarketWatch - Business -
Save On Video Games, Consoles, PC Hardware, And More At Best Buy This Weekend
Best Buy is running a three-day sale this weekend, offering big discounts on video games, laptops, PC hardware, audio equipment, and more. There are hundreds of deals available, but they're only sticking around through Sunday, April 28. To help ...GameSpot - Tech -
The Anxious Generation wants to save teens. But the bestseller’s anti-tech logic is skewed
There’s no doubt about the mental health crisis facing young people. Jonathan Haidt blames our devices – which oversimplifies the problem. In the introduction to his new book The Anxious Generation, titled “Growing up on Mars”, Jonathan Haidt ...The Guardian - World -
Eye Opener: Australia beachgoers save whales washed up on shore
Beachgoers in Australia helped save a pod of whales that washed up on shore, with more than 100 volunteers helping out. Meanwhile, campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war are spreading internationally. All that and all that matters in today’s ...CBS News - Top stories - Australia -
The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq fell 0.5%, 1% and 0.6%, respectively. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note jumped to 4.706%.
The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq fell 0.5%, 1% and 0.6%, respectively. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note jumped to 4.706%.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What the End of Negative Rates Means for Japan
The world’s fourth-largest economy is entering a new era, and there’s a lot at stake.The Wall Street Journal - World - Japan -
U.S. Fertility Rate Falls to Record Low
Fewer babies were born in the U.S. in 2023 than any year since 1979.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. Economy Grew at 1.6% Rate in First-Quarter Slowdown
Gross domestic product, adjusted for inflation, increased at a 1.6 percent annual rate, but the report also included more evidence that the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tame price increases have stalled.The New York Times - Top stories -
U.S. Economy Grew at 1.6% Rate in First Quarter
Consumers ensured that growth continued, but the latest data showed signs of vulnerability elsewhere.The New York Times - Business -
S&P Cuts Boeing's Ratings Outlook to Negative
A purchase of Spirit AeroSystems would “introduce additional potential headwinds for Boeing on its path to cash flow and leverage recovery,” the agency said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Dream of Fed Rate Cuts Is Slipping Away
Investors are backing away from expectations that the central bank can reduce rates in coming months, hitting markets.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
S&P Cuts Boeing's Ratings Outlook to Negative
A purchase of Spirit AeroSystems would “introduce additional potential headwinds for Boeing on its path to cash flow and leverage recovery,” the agency said.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.5% to 100.62
The WSJ Dollar Index is up 0.5% to 100.62 — higher for two of the past three trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden approval rating mired at historic low: Gallup
President Biden’s approval rating average is lower than any other president in recent history at the same point in their time in the White House, data released Friday found. The president averaged 38.7 percent job approval in his 13th quarter in ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
9 top-rated handheld vacuums to shop
The handheld vacuums are powerful, lightweight and effective at cleaning up messes. Shop Bissell, Shark, Dyson, Black+Decker and more.NBC News - Top stories -
Senate launches investigation into high prices of Ozempic and Wegovy in the U.S.
Before insurance, Novo Nordisk charges about $1,000 per month for Ozempic in the United States. In Germany, the company charges $59 per month for the same drug.CNBC - Business -
Emotions run high during Idaho abortion access Supreme Court hearing
The Supreme Court is reviewing a near-total Idaho abortion law that could dictate the type of care pregnant mothers can receive in emergency rooms. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford breaks down the hearing.CBS News - Top stories - Abortion -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Diamond market shows serious cracks from man-made stones
Miners are battling to whittle down the oversupply of gemsFinancial Times - Business -
Meta proves AI hype has its limits
Artificial intelligence is a multibillion-dollar project with no clear timeline for revenuesFinancial Times - Business - Meta -
A high-profile murder trial in Kazakhstan boosts awareness of domestic violence
A trial of a former government official charged with killing his wife has riveted Kazakhstan with lurid video of the attack, sparking a national conversation about domestic violence and leading to the government enacting a tougher law on spousal ...ABC News - World -
McKinsey faces US criminal investigation over opioid industry work
Grand jury set up to hear evidence on consulting for drugmakers tied to addiction epidemicFinancial Times - Business -
European commercial real estate deal making slumps to 13-year low
Seventh successive quarter of declining volumes dashes hopes for revival as high interest rates continue to biteFinancial Times - Business - Europe