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Columbia Fails to Protect Its Jewish Community
A toothless task force and other measures haven’t stopped antisemitism from flourishing on campus.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness, S&P says
China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness and is more of a strategy to buy time for industrial and consumption policies, S&P Global Ratings said.CNBC - Business - China -
Searching for a Legendary Architect's Work in Mexico City---and Finding So Much More
Some of the best trips start with a goal. Our writer set out to see the masterpieces of Mexican architect Luis Barragán—and ended up eating ant-larvae tacos, taking a tour in a vintage VW van and scoring an invite to an artsy party.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Booming Cold Drink Sales Mean More Plastic Waste. So Starbucks Redesigned its Cups
Packaging is a major source of waste at landfills, so the coffee chain and other food and beverage companies are tinkering with new ingredients in their cups.Inc. - Business -
Premier League teams cope with a brutal Champions League, Europa League week: Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool out
Elsewhere in today's edition of the Golazo Starting XI, El Clasico is on deck and in NWSL Gotham face Spirit on CBSCBS Sports - Sports - Premier League -
U.S. stocks ended mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling 0.2% and 0.5%, respectively, and the Dow eking out a gain of less than 0.1%. Treasury yields rose.
U.S. stocks ended mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling 0.2% and 0.5%, respectively, and the Dow eking out a gain of less than 0.1%. Treasury yields rose.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Taylor Swift Album Leak’s Big AI Problem
When The Tortured Poets Department leaked, some Taylor Swift fans swore it must be AI. Expect that to be a common refrain.Wired - Tech -
Millennials Are Coming for Your Golf Communities
Living on golf courses has surged in popularity since the pandemic. Many courses have upgraded facilities and broadened amenities. Now the 40-year-olds want in too.The Wall Street Journal - World -
NCAA approves helmet communications for FBS
College football is adding helmet communication for FBS games, two-minute timeouts at the end of each half and other changes approved this week by the NCAA's Playing Rules Oversight Panel.ESPN - Sports -
‘We Are So Back’ Is an Internet Meme for Our Time
The phrase has become ubiquitous online as a way to celebrate life’s small pleasures — at least until “it’s so over.”The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Japan Consumer Prices Rose at Slightly Slower Pace in March
Japan’s consumer prices rose at a slightly slower pace in March due to lower energy prices but remained well above the central bank’s 2% target.The Wall Street Journal - World - Japan -
Japan’s inflation marks two years above BOJ’s target as meeting looms
Japan’s consumer inflation has stayed above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for two years, government data confirmed Friday, amid speculation over further interest-rate increases.MarketWatch - Business - Japan -
Japan doctors sue Google Maps over 'punching bag' reviews
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Tesla to Recall 3,878 Cybertrucks Due to Accelerator Pedal Problem
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the Cybertruck’s accelerator pedal pad might dislodge and get trapped, causing the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally.The Wall Street Journal - World - Tesla -
Tesla Cybertruck recall: How owners can fix the potential safety problem
Tesla is recalling 3,878 model year 2024 Cybertrucks to fix a safety problem with the accelerator pedal pad.MarketWatch - Business - Tesla -
Serious Fraud Office reviews cases after software problems
UK agency to look at past and present investigations as fresh issues emerge over evidence disclosureFinancial Times - Business -
How to Communicate When You and Others Are in Crisis Mode
Never lie during a business crisis.Inc. - Business -
Is violently terrorising a community ‘terrorism’? It’s an uncomfortable debate to have
In the aftermath of the Bondi Junction and Wakeley stabbings, targeting one group constituted terrorism while targeting another did not. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAs the nation reels from two terrible ...The Guardian - World -
Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City elicits opposing responses in 2 cities
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman sat next to the former Arizona Coyotes owner in a downtown Phoenix hotel meeting room, trying to put a positive spin on the funeral for a franchiseABC News - Sports -
Biden’s LNG pause a sensible step for climate stability, health of communities
President Biden has spoken eloquently of the existential threat posed by the climate crisis. He must begin to govern like a leader, take even stronger action, and stand up to those who would seek to undo the temporary LNG pause he just recently ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
NCAA approves helmet communication, sideline tablets, two-minute warning for FBS
The NCAA approved the use of helmet communiation devices and sideline tablets for college football next season. Additionally, a two-minute warning will be incorporated into gameplay.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Why are American roads so dangerous?
Bad driving is probably playing a bigger role in the fatality rate than larger cars and longer journeysFinancial Times - World -
S&P Cuts Israel's Credit Ratings on Geopolitical Concerns
S&P Global Ratings lowered its long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Israel to A-plus from AA-minus, citing geopolitical risks.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
S&P Cuts Israel Rating on Heightened Geopolitical Risk
Yahoo News - World - Israel -
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 -
R.F.K. Jr.’s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to Drop Presidential Bid
Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Murphy fires back at Trump Jr. on Mayorkas vote: 'Republicans are full of s‑‑‑'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) fired back at Donald Trump Jr. on Friday for calling out three Senate Democrats who voted to end the impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. “Your Friday morning reminder that ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Columbia Sends In the N.Y.P.D. to Arrest Protesters in Tent City
The university president broke with a decades-long tradition and called in the police to quell the pro-Palestinian protest. The encampment was then dismantled.The New York Times - Top stories -
Satellite Data Reveals Sinking Risk for China’s Cities
Development and groundwater pumping are causing land subsidence and heightening the risks of sea level rise.The New York Times - World - China -
Isfahan - strategic Iranian city where explosions heard
The historic city, nicknamed "Nesf-e-Jahaan" or half the world, is also a centre for military industry.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Why Don’t More People Resent Manchester City?
Out of the Champions League but on top of the Premier League, Manchester City shows that it takes more than trophies to make a villain.The New York Times - World -
Palmer wanted to leave Man City 'for two years' - Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Cole Palmer was asking to leave the club for two years before he eventually joined Chelsea.BBC News - Top stories -
‘Decisive player of the season’: Guardiola and City wary of Palmer
Manager says midfielder asked to leave City two seasons beforePochettino confirms Enzo Fernández is playing with a herniaPep Guardiola has described Cole Palmer as the “decisive player of the season” and said Manchester City must find a way of ...The Guardian - World -
Cubans are starving because their regime is so power-hungry
Cuba easily produced its own food until 1960 but is now fully dependent on food imports. This is not an anomaly — wherever communism has been imposed, food production has suffered.The Hill - Politics -
'The Sympathizer' depicts war from a Vietnamese point of view, but how does the community see it?
HBO's adaptation of "The Sympathizer" reflects a distinctly Vietnamese point of view, and while reactions to the series differ, community members agree that it bolsters Vietnamese representation.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Taylor Swift uses metaphors to write catchy lyrics, a tactic effective communicators leverage to tell their story.
Metaphor is a powerful communication weapon.Inc. - Business -
NCAA approves 2-minute warning in college football games, helmet communications beginning in 2024 season
The NCAA approved sweeping technological changes Friday that will take effect this seasonCBS Sports - Sports - College Football -
Sign of the times: NCAA approves coach-to-player helmet communication for 2024 football season
Following a sign-stealing scandal that rocked college football and hung over Michigan’s championship run in 2023, the NCAA’s oversight committee approved the use of coach-to-player helmet communications in games for the 2024 seasonABC News - Sports -
April 18, 2024 - Iran targeted in aerial attack
Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, according to a US official.CNN - Top stories - Iran -
With Man City reeling, Arsenal and Liverpool face moment of truth in title race
Real Madrid have shown that Manchester City can be overcome, so Arsenal and Liverpool must apply the pressure to make it happen in the Premier League.ESPN - Sports - Premier League