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Migration agency chief warns that even more Syrians will leave Lebanon as donors cut back on aid
The head of the International Organization for Migration is warning that the number of Syrian refugees leaving Lebanon is likely to keep rising as donors cut back on aidABC News - World -
2 men are charged with cutting down famous 150-year-old tree near Hadrian's Wall in England
Prosecutors in England say two men have been charged with cutting down the beloved 150-year-old Sycamore Gap tree that toppled over on Hadrian’s WallABC News - World -
Tesla shares drop nearly 6% after Musk cuts about 500 jobs in Supercharger team
Tesla is continuing a sweeping reorganization and laying off some 500 employees from its Supercharger team.CNBC - Business - Tesla -
Starbucks gets a price target cut after a brutal quarterly miss and light guidance
Starbucks is dealing with too many headwinds right now. This is a decline we do not have plans of immediately buying.CNBC - Business -
Tyrese Maxey saves Sixers from elimination with huge finish in OT win that cuts Knicks' lead to 3-2
Tyrese Maxey saved Philadelphia from elimination with seven points in the final 25 seconds of regulation, finished with 46 and led the 76ers to a 112-106 overtime victory over the New York Knicks in Game 5 of their first-round seriesABC News - Sports -
Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect, cutting off access in much of the South
A ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy took effect in Florida on Wednesday. Before that, the state had been a refuge for abortion access in the South.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
A Yeast-Like Bacteria Can Cut Carbon Emissions While Creating Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Sneakers
LanzaTech’s technology can cut steel plants’ CO2 output by a third while also creating ethanol for environmentally friendly plastics and fuel.The Wall Street Journal - World -
CVS shares plummet as health company slashes profit outlook on higher medical costs
CVS and other insurers have seen medical costs spike as many Medicare Advantage patients return to hospitals to undergo procedures they delayed during Covid.CNBC - Business -
Hedge fund Graham Capital wants New York office as others cut space
Founder Kenneth Tropin seeks to attract ‘talented people’ in the city as firm marks 30th yearFinancial Times - World - New York -
Pfizer beats earnings estimates, raises outlook on cost cuts and smaller-than-feared drop in Covid drug sales
The pharmaceutical giant's quarterly results also benefited from a smaller-than-feared drop in sales for its Covid antiviral pill Paxlovid.CNBC - Business - Covid -
Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect, cutting off access in much of the South
A ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy took effect in Florida on Wednesday. Before that, the state had been a refuge for abortion access in the South.NBC News - Politics - Abortion -
Trump tariffs, tax cuts and interest rates likely to fuel inflation, Wall Street and economists agree
Former President Donald Trump is building a second-term economic agenda that analysts say could reheat the very inflation that he has slammed President Joe Biden for creating.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Exclusive: New AI-powered Iterable features help brands cut through the noise
To help brands rise above the noise, Iterable is today announcing several AI-powered capabilities at its annual Activate Summit.VentureBeat - Tech -
Fed holds interest rates at 23-year high as inflation continues to push back timing of a rate cut
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it will hold interest rates at a 23-year high, making borrowing tougher for everything from car loans to mortgages.CNN - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
The Fed isn’t cutting rates, but these four banks are already paring rates on high-yield savings accounts
The Federal Reserve’s benchmark interest rate is staying put for now, but a handful of large banks are starting to trim the rates they offer on their high-yield savings accounts.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Enovix shrinks quarterly loss, vows to cut costs as battery maker’s stock soars 20%
Battery maker narrows quarterly loss and says it plans to cut more costs on its road to profitability.MarketWatch - Business -
UK universities warn of more course closures and job cuts without state help
Higher education sector in financial crisis due to tuition fee freeze and drop in overseas student numbersFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
UK households cut back on beer, meat and domestic appliances after prices surge
FT analysis of official data points to impact of cost of living crisis on consumptionFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
‘Enough with the gaslighting’: Harris responds to Trump’s insistence that he doesn’t back national abortion ban – live
Vice-president calls abortion access a ‘fundamental freedom’ in Florida as state’s six-week ban takes effect. Florida’s six-week abortion ban takes effectArizona Democrats to make final push to repeal near-total abortion banGreene wrapped up the ...The Guardian - World - Abortion -
What not to do before closing on a house, experts say
Don't let these common mistakes throw off your home financing.CBS News - Top stories -
Trump says Republicans always wanted to leave abortion law to states. That's false.
Donald Trump is playing down the prospect of nationwide abortion restrictions, falsely saying Republicans have long sought to leave abortion law to states.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
He Won by a Landslide. Why Is He Fighting for His Political Life?
Ben Houchen, a regional mayor in the north of England, faces a close re-election race, partly thanks to the broader troubles of Britain’s Conservative Party.The New York Times - World -
He Won by a Landslide. Why Is He Fighting for His Political Life?
Ben Houchen, a regional mayor in the north of England, faces a close re-election race, partly thanks to the broader troubles of Britain’s Conservative Party.The New York Times - Top stories -
He Won by a Landslide. Why Is He Fighting for His Political Life?
Ben Houchen, a regional mayor in the north of England, faces a close re-election race, partly thanks to the broader troubles of Britain’s Conservative Party.The New York Times - Business -
What Would Jesus Do? Tackle the Housing Crisis, Say Some Congregations.
The “Yes in God’s Backyard” movement to build affordable housing on faith organizations’ properties is gaining steam in California and elsewhere.The New York Times - Business -
What Is TikTok Worth? Some Say $20 Billion, Others Say $100 Billion
The answer depends partly on whether TikTok bundles the U.S. and international businesses, and if it includes its coveted algorithm.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Tiktok -
Companies Trim Debt, Faced With High Rates
The current high interest rates have pushed up the cost of borrowing for most companies, forcing them to tackle their debts, analysts said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Companies Trim Debt, Faced With High Rates
The current high interest rates have pushed up the cost of borrowing for most companies, forcing them to tackle their debts, analysts said.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
European carmakers struggle with falling demand
Industry faces headwinds including price wars and higher interest rates that have put off consumersFinancial Times - Business - Europe -
Natural Gas Falls on Weak Demand
U.S. natural gas futures settled lower with soft demand and the hefty storage overhang weighing on the market despite lower U.S. production.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Microsoft Earnings Jump on AI Demand
Microsoft’s revenue and profit rose last quarter as artificial intelligence bolstered demand for its software and cloud services.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Microsoft -
2024 PGA Championship odds, field: Surprising PGA picks from golf model that has won 11 majors
SportsLine's proven model simulated the PGA Championship 2024 10,000 times and revealed its PGA golf picks for Valhalla Golf ClubCBS Sports - Sports - Golf -
'It's a good time to lock in,' expert says. What to know to get the best rates on your cash now
Stubborn inflation may lead the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates where they are for longer. That's good news for cash savers, experts say.CNBC - Business -
What to know about 'outside agitators' cops say are co-opting Columbia protests
Protests at Columbia University and elsewhere throughout the nation have been allegedly "co-opted" by what New York City police officials described as outside agitators.ABC News - Top stories -
Mets lose to Cubs on controversial call at home plate: What MLB rulebook says as manager decries 'wrong call'
Pete Alonso was thrown out to end the game, but was the plate blocked illegally?CBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Is Big Tech's Spending Stifling AI Startups Innovations?
Critics say technology giants' multibillion-dollar spending on AI infrastructure makes it hard for startups to compete.Inc. - Business -
Protesters lift supplies into Columbia's barricaded Hamilton Hall
Video shows protesters barricaded inside Columbia University's Hamilton Hall using a rope and basket to lift supplies into the building.NBC News - Politics -
Vonovia Lifted by Solid First Quarter, Trading Momentum
Vonovia shares rose sharply after the real estate company confirmed its 2024 forecasts after its first-quarter results came in ahead of consensus.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Construction spending posts bigger-than-expected drop
Construction spending fell 0.2% in March, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.MarketWatch - Business -
Teamsters Canada Says Strikes at CN Railway, Canadian Pacific Kansas City Could Begin May 22
OTTAWA–The union representing over 9,000 workers at Canada’s two biggest railroads said nearly all of its members voted in favor of going on strike as early as May 22, which could cause extensive disruptions across North American logistics networks.The Wall Street Journal - World - Canada