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Better risk data should boost confidence in emerging markets
New figures show that default and recovery rates compare favourably with other debt asset classesFinancial Times - World -
Trump immunity case suggests new role for supreme court: kingmaker
Oral arguments over former president’s claim of immunity seem to have left Trump happier than the justice department. “Well,” said one reporter to another as they left the supreme court chamber, sometime after noon on Thursday. “Looks like we’re ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
‘Must love dogs and rude roommates’: the scramble to get around New York’s Airbnb crackdown
Strict rules have led to a wild west of rentals, with visitors choosing between huge hotel bills or word-of-mouth deals. Until recently, visitors to New York basically had two options: hotel rooms or short-term rental platforms like Airbnb. But in ...The Guardian - World -
WATCH: Watch the moment this dog patiently introduces himself to his new puppy brother
The most gentle doggy introduction you’ll ever see.ABC News - Top stories -
Sex and dogs and heads will roll
Politicians’ scandals have changed with the times but the shame remains the sameFinancial Times - World -
Can a new batch of tech earnings rescue the market? Here are the factors at play
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Business -
Can a new batch of tech earnings rescue the market? Here are the factors at play
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Business -
‘Don’t Inject Bleach’: Biden Mocks Trump on Anniversary of Covid Comments
President Biden has homed in on the infamous moment, which crystallized the chaos of the Trump presidency, as he trolls his political opponent.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
A Megaraptor Emerges From Footprint Fossils, Study Suggests
A series of foot tracks in southeastern China points to the discovery of a giant velociraptor relative, paleontologists suggest in a new study.The New York Times - Science -
Conservation is saving species, global study says
A first-of-its-kind study shows conservation is worth investing in, researchers say.BBC News - Top stories -
Dodgy data: what not to trust
Doubts over the credibility of economic and corporate statisticsFinancial Times - World -
U.S. birth rate drops to record low, ending pandemic uptick
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.CBS News - Top stories -
Terry Carter, actor known for original 'Battlestar Galactica' series and 'McCloud,' dies at 95
Actor Terry Carter, who starred in television's original 'Battlestar Galactica' series and 'McCloud' and appeared in the movie 'Foxy Brown,' has died. He was 95.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Actor Jon Lovitz suggests Hollywood 'afraid' to condemn pro-Palestinian protests
Actor and comedian Jon Lovitz on Wednesday suggested Hollywood actors may be "afraid" to condemn the pro-Palestinian protests roiling college campuses across the U.S. Lovitz, who is Jewish and has spoken out against the recent demonstrations, told ...The Hill - Politics -
2024 NFL Draft closes chapter for COVID-wrecked 2021 recruiting class defined by visit bans, canceled season
For better or worse, the Class of 2021 finally gets the (in-person) stage it deservesCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
WATCH: Watch this dog that can solve math problems with her paw
Luna, a mini cockapoo, has a unique talent for solving math problems with help from her owner.ABC News - Top stories -
Somehow This $10,000 Flame-Thrower Robot Dog Is Completely Legal in 48 States
Meet Thermonator. It blasts fire up to 30 feet and has Bluetooth.Wired - Tech -
Man, dog vanish in Grand Canyon after apparent homemade raft trip
A photo of the raft the man is believed to have used shows just a few long planks assembled together.CBS News - Top stories -
Youth mobility deal risks waking sleeping Brexit dogs
Also in this week’s newsletter, new border charges threaten to push up imported food pricesFinancial Times - World -
US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
The number of U.S. births fell last yearABC News - Health -
U.S. births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
U.S. births fell last year, resuming a long national slide. A little under 3.6 million babies were born in 2023, according to provisional statistics released Thursday.NBC News - Top stories -
Billionaire Jeff Yass linked to $16m in donations to anti-Muslim and pro-Israel groups
The TikTok investor is also linked to funding challenges to progressive politicians and against Obama’s Iran nuclear deal. Top Republican donor and TikTok investor Jeff Yass is connected to over $16m in funding to anti-Muslim and pro-Israel groups ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Middle East crisis live: US and other countries link ‘immediate ceasefire’ to hostages’ release
White House releases joint letter signed with 17 other countries saying such a deal would lead to the ‘credible end of hostilities’. Here are some of the scenes in Jerusalem, where people, including Israeli interior security minister Itamar ...The Guardian - World -
German lawmakers assail far-right party over alleged China, Russia links following spying arrest
The German government and opposition lawmakers have assailed the far-right Alternative for Germany for its alleged closeness to Russia and China after an assistant to a legislator for the party was arrested on suspicion of spying for BeijingABC News - World - Germany -
Syrian Kurdish officials hand over 50 women and children linked to Islamic State group to Tajikistan
Kurdish-led authorities in northeastern Syria have handed over 50 women and children, family members of militants from the Islamic State group, to a delegation from Tajikistan that is repatriating them back homeABC News - World -
Colorado Bill Aims to Protect Consumer Brain Data
In a first, a Colorado law extends privacy rights to the neural data increasingly coveted by technology companies.The New York Times - Science -
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher
Gold settled 0.2% higher, snapping a three-session losing streak, and silver rose nearly 0.1%, up two of the past three sessions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Despite the Watch World’s Secrecy, Data Services Expand
Swiss brands and retailers now have a few options to determine what’s happening with the industry. Just a couple of years ago, they had almost none.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Stocks Fall After GDP, Inflation Data
Stocks and government bonds fell sharply after fresh data showed the U.S. economy slowed in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Stocks, Bonds Tumble After Economic Data Release
Slowing growth, stubborn inflation drive a broad-based decline in shares.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Gold Futures Rise on Firm Safe-Haven Demand But Further Gains Look Limited
Gold futures continued to rise on safe-haven demand, but renewed dollar strength and a pushback in market expectations for the first Federal Reserve interest-rate cut will cap the rally in bullion, given its non-interest bearing characteristics, ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Oil Edges Higher Ahead of U.S. PCE Data
Oil prices ticked higher ahead of key U.S. inflation data that will offer more cues on the path of interest rates.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Justice Jackson suggests Trump claims risk turning Oval Office into 'seat of criminality'
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson seemed to reject arguments from former President Trump’s attorneys Thursday that the justices must distinguish between personal and official acts to determine whether a president could be prosecuted, ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Troubling S&P 500 chart suggests that stock investors have a rough road ahead
Oversold rally earlier this week doesn’t erase the U.S. market’s negative picture.MarketWatch - Business -
Dow Falls More Than 600 Points
Follow along for reactions across financial markets.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Acrivon Therapeutics’ shares climb 14% on plans to present cancer-test data
Shares of Acrivon Therapeutics advanced in post-market trading after the biopharmaceutical company said it would present clinical trial data in connection with a biomarker test for ovarian and endometrial cancers.MarketWatch - Business -
Abortion Data Wars: States and Cities Debate How Much Information to Collect
Some states with Republican-controlled legislatures want more data, while some controlled by Democrats want less, fearing it could be used to target patients or providers.The New York Times - Health - Abortion -
CARV raises $10M to build out modular data layer for gaming and AI
CARV announced that it's raised $10 million in funding to expand its modular data layer for gaming and AI.VentureBeat - Tech -
Confounding U.S. Economic, Inflation Data Muddy Fed's Rate Path
Inflation isn't dropping, productivity is high and unemployment is low, making a rate cut less likely in the near term.Inc. - Business - Federal Reserve -
Yen Slides Further in Europe Trading After BOJ Stays on Hold, Soft Tokyo CPI
The yen hit a new 34-low in European trading against the dollar after the Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged, as broadly expected, while inflation for Tokyo came in lower than expected.The Wall Street Journal - World