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Helping Ukraine is in Floridians' Interest
Sen. Rubio’s opposition to aid disappoints a constituent and softens a long-time GOPer’s exit from the party.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
A Strong U.S. Dollar Weighs on the World
Two-thirds of the roughly 150 currencies have weakened against the dollar, whose strength stems from high interest rates because of stubborn inflation.The New York Times - Business -
Metals Fall Ahead of Fed Policy Decision
Metal prices traded lower, with gold falling back below $2,300, as traders further temper expectations on the timing of U.S. interest-rate cuts this year.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
SPDR Gold Rises Following Fed Decision
Gold futures were up 0.8% in late trading, after settling up 0.4% — the fourth time out of the past five sessions they’ve risen.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
We risk a lost decade for the world’s poor
The elimination of extreme poverty is slipping from our graspFinancial Times - Business -
How the NWSL became the world’s most innovative league
League commissioner Jessica Berman talks ballooning franchise values, the merits of expansion and reducing injuries. No soccer league in the world is experiencing a boom comparative to the NWSL in 2024. Last month, the world’s first purpose-built ...The Guardian - World -
Waking to a 'different world' after Kenya's flood
Survivors desperately search for loved ones as the president announces a large-scale evacuation.BBC News - Top stories -
Around the world, workers are back in the office. Just not in America.
The lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Zoom revolution are continuing to shake up the workplace and have created dividing lines between the U.S. and many other developed countries.MarketWatch - Business -
In an Online World, a New Generation of Protesters Chooses Anonymity
Doxxing and other consequences have led many student protesters on college campuses to hide their identities. That choice has been polarizing.The New York Times - Top stories -
Germany’s military support of Israel is being challenged, despite the I.C.J.’s decision.
A lawsuit was also filed in a Berlin court, which said it expects the government not to license more arms exports until it issues a ruling.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Treasury yields end at lowest levels in at least a week after Fed’s Powell sees unlikely chance of a rate hike
Yields on U.S. government debt finished at their lowest levels in a week or more on Wednesday, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered comments seen as more dovish comments than what was implied by the central bank’s own policy statement.MarketWatch - Business -
England move one of best decisions of my life - Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino says moving to England was "one of the best decisions in my life" as he prepares for his 400th game in English football.BBC News - Top stories -
College decision day passes many students by as financial aid delays linger
Held-up financial aid packages are finally rolling in after FAFSA issues pushed the typical May 1 enrollment deadline deep into June at some schools.NBC News - Top stories -
Euro's Scope to Fall Due to ECB Rate Cuts Looks Limited
The European Central Bank could cut interest rates more than the Federal Reserve this year but any depreciation in the euro-dollar exchange rate may be limited, Monex Europe said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Georgia Bill Targeting ‘Foreign Interests’ Draws Protests
Opponents of the measure, which resembles a Russian law that Moscow has used to crack down on dissidents, say it could undermine efforts for Georgia to join the European Union.The New York Times - World -
Protests Swell in Georgia Over ‘Foreign Interests’ Bill
The authorities in the Eastern European nation said security forces had used water cannons and tear gas as demonstrators took to the streets over divisive legislation advanced by Parliament.The New York Times - World -
Councils to watch in the 2024 local elections
Where might the main political parties make gains and losses in the local elections on 2 May?BBC News - Top stories -
Chris Mason: What to watch out for in local polls
The BBC's political editor breaks down what this week's local elections will mean for national politics.BBC News - Top stories -
Chinese manufacturer builds world's most efficient diesel engine
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Founder of Binance, World's Largest Crypto Firm, Sentenced to Four Months
Changpeng Zhao’s sentence was lighter than prosecutors had requested and the culmination of a multiyear U.S. investigation into crypto exchange Binance.The Wall Street Journal - World - Crypto -
Founder of Binance, World's Largest Crypto Firm, Sentenced to Four Months
Changpeng Zhao’s sentence was lighter than prosecutors had requested and the culmination of a multiyear U.S. investigation into crypto exchange Binance.The Wall Street Journal - World - Crypto -
Deepest Blue Hole in the World Discovered. Scientists Still Haven’t Found the Bottom
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England and Key expect World T20 ‘slugfest’ as muscle ripples from top
Amid rising tides of Twenty20 run rates, the champions have opted for more aggression in their batting lineup. England will travel to the Caribbean for their T20 World Cup defence in June without an anchor aboard ship, their team director, Rob ...The Guardian - World -
The world's happiest countries are targeting net-negative emissions — despite a growing 'greenlash'
Finland and Denmark are both targeting "net-negative emissions" in the years to come — despite an intensifying green political backlash.CNBC - Business -
Lobbying World: Global Business Alliance taps next president and CEO
The Global Business Alliance (GBA) announced that Nancy McLernon will retire as president and CEO at the end of the year. McLernon, who founded GBA in 1990, grew the organization from less than a dozen members into an influential voice for more ...The Hill - Politics -
Do not ignore Africa, World Bank head tells wealthy nations
Call comes as continent’s leaders push for $120bn in aid to boost development and battle climate change threatFinancial Times - Business -
Do not ignore Africa, World Bank head tells wealthy nations
Call comes as continent’s leaders push for $120bn in aid to boost development and battle climate change threatFinancial Times - World -
Ronnie O’Sullivan crashes out of world championship to Stuart Bingham
Judd Trump beaten 13-9 by Jak Jones on day of shocksGilbert 13-8 Maguire; Wilson 13-8 HigginsRonnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump both crashed out of the World Snooker Championship on an extraordinary day of quarter-final action at the Crucible.. The ...The Guardian - World -
Disney World to host exhibit of George W. Bush paintings
Former President George W. Bush's paintings are going to Disney World. EPCOT, one of the theme parks at Disney's resort in Orlando, Fla., announced Wednesday it soon will be home to a special exhibit of Bush's artwork. "Portraits of Courage: A ...The Hill - Politics -
Estimated cost of World Cup matches in Vancouver has doubled since 2022
The estimated cost of staging matches at BC Place Stadium during the 2026 World Cup has more than doubled over the past two years to $483 million to $581 million Canadian ($351 million to $422 million U.S.)ABC News - Sports - World Cup -
George W. Bush's portraits of veterans are heading to Disney World
Walt Disney World will host dozens of portraits of service members and veterans from the nation’s Painter-in-ChiefABC News - Entertainment -
World awaits Hamas response to Israel cease-fire, hostage release proposal
Israel has submitted a proposal for a potential temporary cease-fire and hostage release deal that Hamas has not yet replied to. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more on the negotiation efforts.CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
Ireland beat Vanuatu to reach T20 World Cup qualifying semi-final
Ireland's women make it through to the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup qualifying in Abu Dhabi by beating Vanuatu by nine wickets on Wednesday.BBC News - Top stories - World Cup -
WATCH: Biden speaks at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Joe Biden poked fun at his age, Donald Trump's legal issues, Lauren Boebert and Fox News during his remarks at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
WATCH: Bees delay Diamondbacks baseball game
The Arizona Diamondbacks game against the Los Angeles Dodgers was delayed nearly two hours on Tuesday after a bee colony decided to form at the top of the protective netting behind home plate.ABC News - Top stories - MLB -
Russians flock to see captured Western tanks
The exhibition was on display in Moscow's Victory Park, it included British hardware given to Ukraine.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
White House holds press briefing: Watch live
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is slated to hold the daily press briefing Wednesday afternoon under the shadow of college protests across the nation over the ongoing war in Gaza. It comes as President Biden has continually come ...The Hill - Politics -
Watch Live: Federal Reserve News Conference
Watch as Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks after the Federal Reserve’s latest policy-setting meetingThe Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
WATCH: Birth of baby giraffe surprises Houston Zoo
Keepers at the Houston Zoo knew giraffe Kamili was pregnant, but didn't know the exact delivery date — until they arrived at work one morning to find a newborn baby giraffe, named Tino.ABC News - Top stories -
Auston Matthews illness update: Maple Leafs star will be game-time decision for Game 5 vs. Bruins
The Bruins have Toronto on the brink of elimination and Matthews has been dealing with an illness.CBS Sports - Sports