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Anne Heche’s son says her estate cannot pay its debt of over $6 million
Anne Heche’s son said her estate is unable to pay its debts following her 2022 death after the fiery crash of her car into a Los Angeles home.NBC News - Top stories -
Egypt warns of 'catastrophic consequences' as Rafah offensive looms
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Yellen confident U.S. inflation will continue to cool
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, remains confident the U.S. economy is “on a downward path for inflation” that could enable the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in the months aheadMarketWatch - Business -
Hamas official says group would lay down its weapons if a two-state solution is implemented
A top Hamas political official has told The Associated Press the Islamic militant group is willing to agree to a five-year truce with Israel and that it will lay down its weapons and convert into a political party if an independent Palestinian ...ABC News - World -
Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow, Polish foreign minister says, but NATO must increase its defenses
Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow, Polish foreign minister says, but NATO must increase its defensesABC News - World - Russia -
Poland lays claim to a leadership role in Europe as Russia's war threatens stability
Poland’s foreign minister has called on NATO to increase its defense preparedness and said his government wants to be at the center of decision-making in the European Union, seeking to reestablish the country as a reliable international partner as ...ABC News - World - Russia -
Secretary Buttigieg unpacks new rules on airline fees and refunds
The Transportation Department announced new rules Wednesday requiring airlines to issue automatic cash refunds for flight cancelations or delays, delayed baggage returns and services like Wi-Fi or seat selection that are paid for but not provided. ...CBS News - Top stories -
Why now is a great time to consider debt relief
A debt relief service may be able to help you deal with mounting debt. Here's why now is a great time to sign up.CBS News - Top stories -
How to pay off $7,500 in credit card debt
Do you have $7,500 or more in credit card debt? Here are a few ways to pay it off quickly.CBS News - Top stories -
German Bund Yield Edges Higher on Two-Year High Consumer Sentiment Data
10-year Bund yields edged higher after an above-forecast GfK consumer sentiment index added to the better-than-expected German data this week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Canary Wharf offices lose £900mn of value
Docklands financial estate secures backing from lenders for £550mn debt deal against backdrop of falling valuationsFinancial Times - Business -
A reformed stock market would unleash Britain’s growth
Keeping growth companies onshore would boost the FTSE and the UK economyFinancial Times - World -
10-year Treasury yield ends near highest levels of 2024 as Fed’s preferred inflation gauge looms
Yields on U.S. government debt finished slightly higher on Wednesday, with the benchmark 10-year rate close to 2024’s peak levels, as traders focused on the next major inflation update at the end of the week.MarketWatch - Business -
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.2% to 100.14
The WSJ Dollar Index is down 0.2% to 100.14 — down for two of the past three trading daysThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Treasury yields carve out new 2024 highs after first-quarter core PCE inflation comes in hot
Treasury yields finished at their highest levels since November on Thursday, after data showed core PCE inflation came in hot for the first quarter even as U.S. economic growth slowed to 1.6%.MarketWatch - Business -
Anne Heche's 'insolvent' estate cannot settle debts, actor's son claims in legal docs
Homer Laffoon, Anne Heche's son and the executor of her estate, said in legal documents that his mother's estate is "not in a condition to be closed."Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
As Meta’s stock slides, investors are flocking to its bonds and other Magnificent Seven debt
As Meta Platform Inc.’s stock suffers a bruising 13% rout on Thursday, investors are flocking to its bonds, which are seeing the most net buying of any of the so-called Magnificent Seven companies.MarketWatch - Business -
Threatening ally of Roman Abramovich would be ‘a suicide mission’, agent tells court
Saif Alrubie denies intimidating Marina GranovskaiaKia Joorabchian left UK before due to give evidence, jury toldThe football agent accused of sending an intimidating email to a Chelsea FC executive has said it would be “a suicide mission” to ...The Guardian - World -
Questions swirl over the future of TikTok. Who could own it? How will the platform operate?
Congress passed a bill that could ban TikTok. What could happen next, and who might buy the social media platform?Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
US TikTok ban would be 'devastating', UK firms warn
UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Surrogacy 'unicorn' is pregnant with baby No. 11 and would do it again 'in a heartbeat'
April 21-27 is National Infertility Awareness Week.NBC News - Top stories -
Bill that would fine parents for kids' crimes passes Tennessee legislature
If parents can't afford the fine, they will be able to work it off through community service.The Hill - Politics -
WATCH: Would you pay a tourist fee to enter Venice?
From Thursday visitors making a trip to the famous city at peak times will be charged a trial entrance fee.BBC News - Top stories -
Blackstone struck a deal to acquire restaurant franchiser Tropical Smoothie Cafe from Levine Leichtman Capital for nearly $2 billion, including debt.
Blackstone struck a deal to acquire restaurant franchiser Tropical Smoothie Cafe from Levine Leichtman Capital for nearly $2 billion, including debt.The Wall Street Journal - World -
As more borrowers qualify for student loan forgiveness, incoming college freshmen are set to rack up $37,000 in new debt, report finds
Most families take out student loans to cover the rising cost of college. A new report found that incoming freshmen may have $37,000 in debt by graduation.CNBC - Business -
Tennessee would criminalize helping minors get abortions under bill heading to governor
Tennessee is poised to become the second state in the nation to make it illegal for adults to help minors get an abortion without parental consentABC News - Health - Abortion -
Four Verts: A few NFL Draft trades that we really hope happen
Imagine Minnesota trading up for Drake Maye, putting him in the NFC North with Caleb Williams and Jordan Love. Or the Jags getting Trevor Lawrence a star WR.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Frank Field saw benefit in the Lib Dems. In this election year, Labour would be wise to do the same | Martin Kettle
The late elder statesman understood the need for a progressive realignment of British politics. That prize shouldn’t be lost. David Marquand and Frank Field, both of whom died this week, never sat on the Labour benches together. The professor of ...The Guardian - World -
Strict new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan says new rules that would force power plants fueled by coal or natural gas to capture smokestack emissions or shut down are targeting pollution that's “pushing our planet to the brink.”ABC News - Health -
Billie Eilish, Green Day and other artists back bill that would reform live-event ticketing system
Billie Eilish, Green Day and Dave Matthews are among the 250 artists who signed a letter urging the Senate Commerce Committee to support the Fans First Act.NBC News - Top stories -
New EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down
Coal-fired power plants would be forced to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a rule issued Thursday by the Environmental Protection Agency.NBC News - Top stories -
Trump trial: Defense attorneys begin cross-examination of David Pecker
The New York criminal trial of Donald Trump resumed with testimony from former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
Ex-National Enquirer publisher dishes on seedy media deals with Trump, celebs: Live updates
Former President Trump had a busy legal day Thursday as the Supreme Court weighed presidential immunity arguments while his criminal hush money case continues in New York. David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, is back on the ...The Hill - Politics -
Life after TikTok: Why US ban would be buzz kill for viral beekeeper
A new law provides a pathway to ban the popular app in the US. Here's a look at what it could mean for creators.BBC News - Top stories -
2024 NFL Draft trade rumors: Rams trying to make home run deal that would move them into top 10
The Rams, who own 11 picks in this year's draft, are reportedly eyeing a certain player, and it's not a QBCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Feyenoord boss Arne Slot admits to Liverpool talks to replace manager Jurgen Klopp: 'I would like to go'
With Klopp leaving at season's end, the Reds are zeroing in on a new managerCBS Sports - Sports -
Amazon said it would let companies use their own generative artificial-intelligence models inside its AI app development platform.
Amazon said it would let companies use their own generative artificial-intelligence models inside its AI app development platform.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'Do Not Use the Market as an Excuse' Says
NBC producer Kyle Scott and 'Million Dollar Listing' star Ryan Serhant just launched a new sales coaching business, Sell It, to teach the most important entrepreneurial skill--selling.Inc. - Business -
The Media Say Crime Is Going Down. Don't Believe It
The decline in reported crimes is a function of less reporting, not less crime.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Israel’s Invasion of Rafah Is All but Inevitable, Experts Say
Israel says an assault on Gaza’s southernmost city is vital to dismantling Hamas and has proposed evacuating civilians. But more than a million people have taken refuge in the city.The New York Times - World - Israel