Schools Struggle to Provide Meals for Kids As Inflation Sends Food Costs Soaring
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Carnival provides estimate of what the Baltimore bridge collapse will cost it
Carnival Corp.’s stock dropped Wednesday after the cruise operator reported an narrower-than-expected fiscal first-quarter loss but also provided an estimate for what the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore would cost it this year.MarketWatch - Business -
Millions go hungry as a billion meals binned every day, says UN report
UN Food Waste Index report also finds global food wastage is big contributor to climate crisis. More than a billion meals are thrown away every day, in poor countries as well as rich ones, despite more than 730 million people living in hunger ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
Climate change driving up inflation in food prices: Study
Rising global temperatures are associated with inflation in food prices, both in regions that are already hotter and in countries outside the tropics like the U.S., according to a study published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment. ...The Hill - Politics - Climate -
S.Korea consumer sentiment dips as food inflation emerges as top election issue
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Screens Are Everywhere in Schools. Do They Actually Help Kids Learn?
We need to start asking better questions about what kinds work for teachers and students.The New York Times - Top stories -
How the AI potential of Reddit’s user data has helped send its stock soaring
The social-media website’s stock continues to attract investor interest after its closely watched IPO last week.MarketWatch - Business -
Canada school boards accuse social media firms of ‘rewiring’ how kids think
District education authorities launch multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Meta, Snap Inc and ByteDance. Four of Canada’s largest school boards have launched a multibillion-dollar lawsuit against the social media companies Meta, Snap Inc and ...The Guardian - World -
At a Ramadan meal, Palestinian Bedouin invite Jewish Israelis to the table
THE NEGEV DESERT, Israel — As the sun set Sunday, a handful of people filed into a dining hall in a quiet village in the Negev desert for a shared iftar, the sunset meal that breaks the Ramadan fast, that hosts hoped would offer a small ray of ...NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Humans wasted 1 billion meals daily in 2022, U.N. report finds
According to the United Nations Environment Programme, humans wasted 19% of all available food in 2022. That's equivalent to one billion meals per day. Brian Roe, agricultural and environmental economics professor at Ohio State University, joins ...CBS News - Top stories -
AI Will Mean Cheaper Food
It will allow farmers and distributors to make dramatic improvements in efficiency, putting downward pressure on prices.The Wall Street Journal - World - Artificial Intelligence -
The Great Struggle for Liberalism
Liberal democratic capitalism isn’t some set of abstract ideas. It’s a means to a richer, fuller and more dynamic life.The New York Times - Top stories -
Corporate profits soar
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Corporate profits, economic growth skyrocket During the final quarter of 2023, gross domestic product (GDP) and corporate ...The Hill - Politics -
The Secret Salary Survey That Provides N.F.L. Coaches With Leverage
In a league structured to create parity, paying coaches is one potential avenue for competitive advantages.The New York Times - Sports - NFL -
Sanders goes after Ozempic cost
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Sanders goes after Ozempic cost Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is demanding pharmaceutical manufacturer Novo Nordisk slash prices of its two blockbuster drugs ...The Hill - Politics -
‘Modern Love Podcast’: How to Be Real With Your Kids
Actor Penn Badgley reads the essay “Watching Them Watching Me” and reflects on the power of apologizing to your children.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Europe Is Struggling to Coexist With Wild Bears
A fatal bear attack in Slovakia reignited accusations that conservationists are protecting the animals at the expense of human safety. Experts argue it's a people problem, not a bear problem.Wired - Tech - Europe -
The Government’s Struggles With Outsourcing Software Development
The bloated cost of the ArriveCAN app and new investigations into possible fraud have highlighted some problems with turning to outside companies.The New York Times - Tech -
Singapore Inflation Quickened Unexpectedly in February
Inflation accelerated unexpectedly in Singapore as prices in key categories like food picked up, backing views that any potential monetary easing is still some time away.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hidden Hospital Fees Cost Patients Hundreds of Dollars
Unsuspecting patients are finding themselves at the mercy of institutions tacking on the bills.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nissan looks for partnerships to cut electric vehicle costs
Chief executive says ‘we cannot do this alone’ as carmaker responds to threat from Chinese rivalsFinancial Times - World -
Biden's Free Lunch for Rich Kids
The USDA prepares to feed more schoolchildren year-round, even if their parents make six figures.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
The New Hotel Essential: Easy Take-Out Food
There have never been more options for meal delivery to your room—or other parts of the hotel.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Diners With Lower Incomes Shrink Their Fast Food Orders
McDonald's and Wendy's say they're seeing smaller orders and fewer visits from people earning less than $50,000 a year.Inc. - Business -
EU to provide €165mn for Tunisian security forces to curb migration
Funding comes as bloc faces political pressure to cut arrival numbersFinancial Times - Business - European Union -
Merger of Trump’s Social Media Firm Could Provide Him Needed Cash
The former president’s social media company is finally set to go public. He could borrow against the value of his stake in the company.The New York Times - Business - Donald Trump -
Texas medical panel won't provide list of exceptions to abortion ban
A Texas medical panel has rebuffed calls to list specific exceptions to one of the most restrictive abortions bans in the U.S., which physicians say is dangerously unclear and has forced women with serious pregnancy complications to leave the stateABC News - Health - Abortion -
49ers GM Lynch provides Greenlaw, Hufanga injury updates
49ers general manager John Lynch provided injury updates for Dre Greenlaw and Talanoa Hufanga.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Kobbie Mainoo provides spark but England’s defensive frailty remains | Jacob Steinberg
The Manchester United midfielder showed he deserves a chance to impress at Euro 2024 but injuries have left Gareth Southgate’s side looking shaky at the back. The urge to linger on Kobbie Mainoo’s very un‑English piece of midfield play was ...The Guardian - World -
Ukraine's soccer victory provides welcome distraction from tragedy of war
Ukrainians have expressed gratitude toward their men’s soccer team for qualifying for the European ChampionshipABC News - Sports - Ukraine -
Pelago, Provider of Virtual Substance-Abuse Therapy, Raises $58 Million
The startup’s business model ties its revenue to outcomes for self-insured companies. It plans to use its latest fundraising to prevent addiction outright.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Mortgage rates fall, providing some relief to home buyers
The U.S. 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.79% Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business - Mortgage -
UN court orders Israel to provide more aid to the Gaza Strip
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Murder victim's family 'lost without Chloe'
Chloe Mitchell's family will hold a remembrance event to mark what would have been her 22nd birthday.BBC News - Top stories -
Institute says German economy is "struggling" and lowers forecasts
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DWAC’s stock surge gives a $1 billion boost to the value of Trump’s stake
The Digital World blank-check company has officially changed its name to Trump Media & Technology Group. It begins trading Tuesday with the former president’s initials as its ticker symbol.MarketWatch - Business -
Trump’s stake in social media group hits $4.6bn after market debut
Shares of company behind former president’s Truth Social platform rise 16% in first day of tradingFinancial Times - Business - Donald Trump -
Inflation, immigration top concerns among voters: poll
Inflation and immigration are the top concerns among voters ahead of November’s general election, according to a new Harvard CAPS-Harris poll released on Monday. Thirty-six percent of voters said that immigration was the most important issue ...The Hill - Politics -
U.K. Inflation Problem Might Turn on Its Head
U.K. price inflation could switch to being too low for the Bank of England’s comfort after a couple of years of running too high, Capital Economics’ chief U.K. economist says.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
Japan's corporate service inflation steady in February
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Comex Gold Settles 0.04% Higher at $2175.60
Front month Comex gold for March delivery gained 0.04% to settle at $2175.60 per troy ounce.The Wall Street Journal - World