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California voters pass measure pushed by governor to tackle homelessness crisis in razor-thin win
California voters have approved a measure that Gov. Gavin Newson says he needs to tackle the state’s homelessness crisisABC News - Health - California -
Calif. voters approve Prop. 1, ballot measure aimed at tackling homeless crisis
California voters have approved a measure that Gov. Gavin Newson says he needs to tackle the state's homelessness crisis.CBS News - Politics -
Amgen wants in on the booming weight loss drug market — and it's taking a different approach
Amgen is testing a monthly injection that works differently and appears to help patients maintain their weight loss even after they stop taking it.CNBC - Business -
Larry Fink Says World Leaders Must Address Growing Retirement Crisis
The BlackRock CEO’s annual letter says demographics will strain retirement systems.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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 -
Deadline for Trump's bond approaching
Former President Trump must post nearly half a billion dollars by Monday if he wants to appeal the outcome of his New York civil fraud trial. Trump insists he has the money, but is using a "substantial amount" for his presidential campaign. ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Inflation is taking a bite out of retirement savings — but there might be hope in sight
Persistent inflation has eroded Americans’ ability to prepare for their financial futures by causing them to reduce savings, take on debt and withdraw from retirement accounts.MarketWatch - Business -
Storing Renewable Energy, One Balloon at a Time
To decarbonize the electrical grid, companies are finding creative ways to store energy during periods of low demand.The New York Times - Tech -
WATCH: Hot air balloon crashes into power lines
Dramatic traffic cam footage shows the moment a hot air balloon sailed into power lines along a Minnesota highway.ABC News - Top stories -
Mitchell holes out 7-iron on the 18th to take 2-shot lead heading into final round at Innisbrook
Keith Mitchell found a little separation at the Valspar ChampionshipABC News - Sports -
Should we pay cash for a $900,000 dream retirement home or take out a 6.5% mortgage?
When borrowing costs are high, cash deals can be enticing — but they can also eat up a nest egg.MarketWatch - Business -
Retired grandmother still owes $108,000 in student debt 40 years after taking out loan
According to the U.S. Department of Education, 43 million Americans owe a collective $1.3 trillion in student loan debt.The Hill - Politics -
MineOS aims to illuminate the AI ‘black box’ for enterprise
MineOS enters the high-stakes race for enterprise AI governance with a new module designed to peer inside the black box of AI systems and provide the visibility needed for oversight and control.VentureBeat - Tech -
What is the row over women's state pension?
A long-awaited report says thousands of women should be compensated over state pension age changes.BBC News - Top stories -
Minister calls for time in women's pension row
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride says a report recommending pay-outs must be properly considered.BBC News - Top stories -
UK has 'robust' approach to China, Sunak insists
The prime minister was defending the government's position a day after his MPs accused Beijing of "malicious" cyber campaigns.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
UK approach to China is 'robust', Sunak says
It comes after some MPs criticised the response to cyber-attacks blamed on Beijing-linked hackers.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
As Easter Approaches Egg Prices Remain Exceptionally High
Bird flu, weather and inflation conspire to make consumers shell out more for a basic foodstuff.Inc. - Business -
Learning from Greg Abbott's socialist approach to immigration
As we approach the second anniversary of Greg Abbott’s busing program, it is worth adopting a federal policy that incorporates the benefits of Abbott’s socialist vision, while abandoning its shortcomings.The Hill - Politics -
‘We are all unwell’: a scholar’s radical approach to health
Mimi Khúc discusses the concept of unwellness and how it is shaped by the structures around us in a new book, dear elia. Mimi Khúc began thinking about “unwellness”, or the idea that we all struggle to be “well”, more than a decade ago. At the ...The Guardian - World -
France to sue teen in headscarf row with school head
The girl's false allegations about her headmaster led to death threats and his sudden resignation.BBC News - Top stories -
The Papers: Water bosses a 'disgrace' and Easter honours 'row'
Thames Water's financial woes, a surprises set of honours and hunger in Gaza are on Friday's front pages.BBC News - Top stories -
Clutterbuck, Barzal help Islanders end skid, defeat Jets 6-3
Cal Clutterbuck scored twice, Mathew Barzal and Hudson Fasching each had a goal and two assists and the New York Islanders snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-3 win against the Winnipeg Jets SaturdayABC News - Sports - NHL -
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Focuses on Homeless Camps in First Year
More than a year into her term, Mayor Karen Bass has cleared encampments and moved thousands of people into motels. What happens next is unclear.The New York Times - Top stories -
Revealed: a California city is training AI to spot homeless encampments
San Jose invited tech companies to mount cameras on a vehicle in what appears to be first-of-its-kind experiment. For the last several months, a city at the heart of Silicon Valley has been training artificial intelligence to recognize tents and ...The Guardian - World - California -
Burns, NC State win 'boxing match' over Oakland
DJ Burns Jr. scored 24 points, including a go-ahead putback that ignited a 9-0 run in overtime, and 11th-seeded North Carolina State outlasted 14th-seeded Oakland 79-73 in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday night in Pittsburgh.ESPN - Sports - College Football -
Two bodies recovered from water under collapsed Baltimore bridge
The bodies of two people were recovered from a vehicle in the waters where the Baltimore bridge collapsed.BBC News - Top stories -
'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' collects a cool $45.2 million at weekend box office
The latest installment in the 'Ghostbusters' franchise topped the box office competition on another relatively sluggish weekend.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Baltimore bridge collapse: two bodies recovered from water, officials say
Authorities say bodies of Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes and Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera found by divers in pickup truck. The bodies of two men trapped in their vehicle have been recovered from the waters beneath the Baltimore bridge that ...The Guardian - World -
The Witcher Book Deals: Save On Novel Box Sets, Graphic Novels, And More
Before it was a video game or Netflix series, The Witcher was a book series penned by Andrzej Sapkowski, and if you've only played the games or seen the TV show, you're missing out on some of the most iconic fantasy novels in recent memory. ...GameSpot - Tech -
Pentagon says balloon debris found in Alaska has been in ocean for ‘over a year’
The Pentagon said balloon debris fishermen located off the coast of Alaska last month has been in the ocean for “over a year.” “Initial inspection of the balloon debris indicates that the material has been in the ocean for well over a year,” Sue ...The Hill - Politics -
Tech giants grapple with ballooning software supply chain risk, JFrog report reveals
JFrog's Software Supply Chain State of the Union 2024 report reveals ballooning risks, misleading vulnerability scores, and the challenges of AI in coding, urging organizations to prioritize comprehensive security solutions and proactive measures ...VentureBeat - Tech -
SWPL Cup final: Reaction as Rangers ease Thistle aside
Rangers take on Partick Thistle in the SWPL Cup final at Tynecastle. Follow live updates and listen to BBC Scotland's Sportsound.BBC News - Top stories -
Plan to end ultra-Orthodox students’ military exemption sparks row in Israel
For years Haredi men have been allowed to continue Torah study, but proposal could force some to enlist . A proposed bill to extend compulsory military service to ultra-Orthodox students, historically exempt from conscription, has ignited a fierce ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
US tuberculosis cases rise for third year in a row: CDC
Tuberculosis rates in the U.S. rose by 16 percent in 2023, marking the third year that cases went up following nearly 30 years of decline. In the most recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...The Hill - Politics -
Newspaper headlines: Water bosses a 'disgrace' and Easter honours 'row'
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America’s Affordable Housing Crisis
The housing crisis is likely to be solved in cities and states, not Washington.The New York Times - Top stories -
The Coming Electricity Crisis
Artificial-intelligence data centers and climate rules are pushing the power grid to what could become a breaking point.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A Crisis of School Absences
Fewer children are attending school, across rich and poor districts.The New York Times - Top stories -
U.S. stock-market rally could hit the skids if companies miss this mark, strategist warns
The record-setting rally in U.S. stocks could run into trouble if companies report disappointing profits, according to a top equity-market strategist at Morgan Stanley.MarketWatch - Business