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2-year Treasury yield ends with largest four-week advance since last June
Rates on U.S. government debt finished slightly lower on Friday after Israel’s limited retaliation against Iran led to a modest flight-to-safety trade, yet yields still advanced for the third or fourth week in a row.MarketWatch - Business -
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 -
Netflix Subscribers Surge To 270 Million
In the streaming realm, Netflix is still the king of the mountain by a wide margin. But even Netflix didn't predict that it would hit 270 million subscribers this financial quarter. Via Variety, Netflix has released its report for the first ...GameSpot - Tech - Netflix -
Under Construction: A Remodeled House and Requited Love
Caroline Franklin, a teacher, and Kevin Wilkes, an architect, dated in high school, and then again 49 years later.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Fake Tags Add to Real Chaos on American Roads
Officials are moving to increase enforcement and change laws in response to the rise in counterfeit or expired plates, which exploded during the pandemic.The New York Times - Top stories -
'Native Nations' Review: An Essential American History
Long before the arrival of Europeans in North America, indigenous communities built complex urban areas linked by diplomatic and trading networks.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Columbia, Free Speech and the Coddling of the American Right
If Columbia can’t protect free speech, what hope is there for America’s institutions?The New York Times - Top stories -
Drought Pushes Millions Into ‘Acute Hunger’ in Southern Africa
The disaster, intensified by El Niño, is devastating communities across several countries, killing crops and livestock and sending food prices soaring.The New York Times - Science -
Honda to invest $808 million in Brazil by 2030
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'I see a team under stress' - Klopp departure 'weighing' on Liverpool
Two weeks ago, Liverpool were top of the Premier League and had a favourable route to the Europa League final - things now look very different as Jurgen Klopp's departure looms.BBC News - Top stories -
Apple removes WhatsApp from China store under pressure from Beijing
Internet regulator orders delisting of two Meta-owned apps over ‘national security concerns’Financial Times - World - China -
Crush Emails, Burn Calories: The Appeal of an Under-Desk Treadmill
The devices let you walk, even jog, while you’re sending quick messages and trying to stay awake through dreary video meetings. Three of our favorites.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Lawmakers want to make China pay its trillion-dollar debt to Americans
When the People's Republic of China won recognition as China's rightful government, it also inherited its predecessor government's debtsThe Hill - Politics - China -
War in Gaza Causes Surprising Rift Within Japanese American Group
Activists in the Asian American community are pressuring organizations to re-evaluate their partnerships and to call for a cease-fire.The New York Times - Top stories -
Mandisa, 'American Idol' singer and Grammy winner, dies at 47
Grammy-winning singer Mandisa, who rose to fame on season five of “American Idol,” has died, her representative said Friday.NBC News - Top stories -
Mandisa Hundley, ‘American Idol’ Singer and Grammy Winner, Dies at 47
She performed and produced music with Christian themes and won a Grammy Award in 2013.The New York Times - Top stories -
By 2054, there will be 422,000 Americans over age 100. That poses a financial challenge
People are living longer than ever, a dynamic that puts stress on the traditional notion of retirement savings.CNBC - Business -
'American Idol' singer and Grammy winner Mandisa dies at 47
Mandisa, who competed on season 5 of "American Idol," has died, the singer's rep confirmed to ABC News.ABC News - Top stories -
Americans split on whether Trump will, should be convicted in hush money case: Poll
Americans are split on whether former President Trump will be convicted in his New York hush money case, according to a poll released Friday. The Economist/YouGov poll found that 24 percent of Americans think the former president is going to be ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and "American Idol" alum, dead at 47
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.CBS News - Entertainment -
The best comfy air mattresses of 2024
We talked with campers that have tested and reviewed the best comfortable air mattresses from Amazon, Walmart and more.NBC News - Top stories -
Biden Shields Millions of Acres of Alaskan Wilderness From Drilling and Mining
The administration has blocked a proposed industrial road needed to mine copper in the middle of the state, and has banned oil drilling on 13 million acres in the North Slope.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
A Penthouse With a ‘Little Garden of Eden’ Is Listed at Nearly $5 Million
David Saint, a theater director and a producer of the 2021 film version of “West Side Story,” is selling his duplex with a wraparound terrace in the East Village.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
NBA Players to Split $34 Million for 2024 Playoff Bonuses
NBA players have the highest salaries in U.S. pro sports by a wide margin. The same holds true come playoff time. Players on NBA playoff teams will divvy up $33.7 million this season, with each team receiving a chunk based on how far their teams ...Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
David Zaslav Receives $50 Million for Leading Struggling Warner Bros. Discovery
The chief executive’s 2023 pay package rose 26 percent from the year before, while the company’s losses totaled $3 billion.The New York Times - Business -
Indiana limits abortion data for privacy under near-total ban, but some GOP candidates push back
Some Indiana Republicans in key campaigns for office are fighting for access to detailed abortion reports that the health department stopped releasing to protect patient privacy under a near-total ban on the procedureABC News - Health - Abortion -
Kentucky basketball under Mark Pope: Transfer portal news, 2024 roster, recruits, targets by top SEC insiders
CatsPause has covered the Wildcats for years and reveals all the latest news about the Kentucky basketball roster under new head coach Mark PopeCBS Sports - Sports -
Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Ukraine
Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
FAA Will Require More Rest for Air Traffic Controllers
The agency announced new rules to address the dangers of exhaustion for controllers, who often work grueling round-the-clock schedules.The New York Times - Business -
Zelensky: Air-defence solutions are necessary and possible
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How much money Americans in their 30s saved in 2023—and how to save more, according to a CFP
Despite various financial burdens, people in their 30s managed to save the most out of any age group last year — and here's how they can save even more in 2024.CNBC - Business -
American Express says cardholders are buying lots of ‘front of cabin’ plane tickets, as total spending grows 7%
American Express saw an acceleration in new card acquisitions during the first quarter, and it recorded a profit beat for the period.MarketWatch - Business -
Mandisa, 'American Idol' star and Grammy-winning Christian music singer, dies at 47
Grammy-winning Christian music singer Mandisa died Thursday at age 47, The Times confirmed. She was known for songs including 'Overcomer' and 'Bleed the Same.'Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ breaks ‘Asian curse,’ crowning first Taiwanese American queen
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” crowned its first Taiwanese American drag queen Friday, breaking what the winner recently called the competition series’ “Asian curse.”NBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Iran fires air defense batteries at Isfahan air base and nuclear site after drones spotted
Iran has fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site near its central city of Isfahan after spotting dronesABC News - World - Iran -
Supreme Court takes its deepest plunge into Jan. 6, with possible implications for Trump
The high court will hear arguments over whether Capitol rioters can be convicted of obstructing Congress' business, a law passed in the wake of the '00s-era Enron scandal.Politico - Politics - Donald Trump