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How to Communicate When You and Others Are in Crisis Mode
Never lie during a business crisis.Inc. - Business -
A congressional investigation found that Wall Street used billions of dollars of U.S. retirement savings and other investments to buy shares in index funds that included more than five dozen blacklisted Chinese companies.
A congressional investigation found that Wall Street used billions of dollars of U.S. retirement savings and other investments to buy shares in index funds that included more than five dozen blacklisted Chinese companies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bowen: Crisis shows how badly Iran and Israel understand each other
After decades of rivalry, the rival Middle East powers have both miscalculated, writes Jeremy Bowen.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Here's what 12 European Central Bank members said about interest rates this week
The ECB has become "the central bank to be followed," one central bank governor said.CNBC - Business -
Children of reality TV's Chrisleys hope court hearing is step toward bringing convicted parents home
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have appealed aspects of their convictions on federal charges of bank fraud and tax evasionABC News - Entertainment -
US sanctions two groups over fundraising for Israeli extremists in West Bank
The Biden administration announced Friday that it is imposing sanctions on two groups accused of fundraising for Israeli extremists in the West Bank and the leader of an organization that has assaulted Palestinians. According to the Treasury ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Sunak has set us back, says climate watchdog head
In a BBC interview, Chris Stark says the PM has not made climate change "as much of a priority as his predecessors".BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Kit Vintage Is a Secondhand Oasis in Los Angeles
A laid-back shop in Los Angeles is a semi-secret spot for celebrities and costume designers.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. heads into playoffs against Lakers after trying week for family
Michael Porter Jr.'s teammates on the Denver Nuggets say their starting forward seems to be handling his family's troubles well as the team heads into the playoffsABC News - Sports - NBA -
Putin has a ‘factchecking’ operation, and so do other dictators – but they use them to twist the truth | Maxim Alyukov
Bad actors know that factchecking sites are a vital democratic tool. That’s why they’ve launched their own dishonest versions. Asked by sociologists about his views on the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a Russian in his early 70s shifted the ...The Guardian - World -
Middle East crisis live: Blinken calls for calm as Iran official says no plan for immediate retaliation to reported Israeli missile strike
US secretary of state condemns airstrike in Iran; discussion ‘leans more towards infiltration than attack’ says anonymous Iranian official. Israel has mounted strikes on Iran, US says, as Tehran plays down attackWhat we know so far about Israel’s ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Israeli missile hits Iran, US officials say
Blasts are heard in central Isfahan province, though it was not immediately clear what was hit.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Los Angeles is using AI in a pilot program to try to predict homelessness and allocate aid
In Los Angeles, a Homelessness Prevention pilot program aims to use predictive AI to identify individuals and families at risk of becoming homeless.CNBC - Business -
Federations critical of World Athletics prize money
World Athletics' decision to award prize money at the Paris Olympics "undermines the values of Olympism", a group of sport federations say.BBC News - Top stories -
Michigan Democratic Party reserves over $10M in ads ahead of state House elections
Michigan's Democratic Party is reserving $10.5 million in ad reservations in a bid to support candidates running in the state House elections in November. The party will spend $2.5 million in Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Detroit, respectively. One ...The Hill - Politics -
Attack blamed on IS militants kills 22 pro-government fighters in central Syria
An opposition war monitor and a pro-government media outlet say an attack on pro-government fighters by suspected members of the Islamic State group in central Syria killed 22 pro-government fightersABC News - World -
Fed's Global Detractors Grumble as Central Bankers Debate Rate Cuts
Fed president say arate cutmight happen this September, or maybe not. At the IMF meeting, other finance chiefs tryto keep up with the shifting sands of U.S. monetary policy.Inc. - Business - Federal Reserve -
They Bet Against the Dollar. Now They're Paying the Price.
The dollar recently hit a 34-year high against the yen, sending ripples through global markets.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why have Israel and Iran attacked each other?
The long-running shadow war between the two countries has come into the open.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.3% This Week
The dollar was flat Friday but edged 0.3% higher on the week, marking a second-straight weekly gain.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Esther Perel on What the Other Woman Knows
The relationship expert reads one of the most controversial Modern Love essays ever published.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Tesla’s stock keeps getting cheaper — and Cathie Wood’s ETFs keep buying it
ARK Invest ETFs bought roughly $26 million of Tesla stock in the past three days, and more than $100 million in April.MarketWatch - Business -
The next bank bailout’s true costs may not be such a mystery
Future debates about whether to assist distressed corporations, including New York Community Bank, could be better informed by more educated guesses about costs.The Hill - Politics -
The Latest Plan to Exacerbate California's Housing Crisis
Limits on ownership by institutional investors would curtail investment in the state’s homes.The Wall Street Journal - World - California -
Sheetz Convenience Store Chain Faces Federal Suit for Racial Discrimination in Hiring
The EEOC asserts the company turned away Black, Native American, and Multiracial applicants with failed criminal background checks at nearly twice the rate of white applicants across is 700 stores in six states.Inc. - Business -
Federal officials investigating cockpit visit by Rockies coach during United flight
Federal officials are investigating an unauthorized inflight cockpit visit by a coach for the Colorado Rockies during a United Airlines charter flightABC News - Sports -
Scientists Fault Federal Response to Bird Flu Outbreaks on Dairy Farms
Testing for H5N1 infection has been limited, and the outbreak was never confined. But asymptomatic cows in North Carolina may require a reassessment.The New York Times - Top stories -
BOC's Macklem Says Inflation Edges 'Closer to Normal'
Bank of Canada Gov. Tiff Macklem says inflation is getting “closer to normal” and officials will monitor incoming data to check whether the downward momentum can be maintained.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nasdaq Logs Worst Weekly Performance Since 2022
Israel’s strike on Iran spooked markets before the open.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Gain insight on E15, Parkland, BP, Nel and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Iran's Threat Emerges Into Daylight
Deterrence ‘by deference’ has failed, says Mark Dubowitz, and Tehran is now closer than ever to acquiring nuclear weapons.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
The Iron Dome Isn't Meant to Protect Tehran From Consequences
One of the most potent weapons Israel could level against Iran remains clever diplomacy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden Piles Sanctions on Alaska
As the election nears, he’s blocking oil drilling and mining in the state.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Trump's curiosity with jurors ebbs and flows during final stage of selection process. Here's what you missed on trial Day 3.
The former president perked up at certain remarks by members of the jury pool, while at other times he appeared ambivalent and staring straight ahead.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
One Sister Fled Boko Haram. The Other Was Trapped. Their Lives Will Never Be the Same.
Ten years after the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls became a global phenomenon, most are back home—and Nigeria’s epidemic of abductions is only getting worse.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. dollar — and its No. 1 status — could become a casualty of economic war
A less-respected U.S. dollar will have major implications for world trade and American consumers.MarketWatch - Business -
Lawmakers want to make China pay its trillion-dollar debt to Americans
When the People's Republic of China won recognition as China's rightful government, it also inherited its predecessor government's debtsThe Hill - Politics - China -
Walmart joins other big retailers in scaling back on self-checkout
Retailers are ditching and limiting shelf-checkout at some stores, particularly those hit by theft and customer complaints.CBS News - Top stories -
Columbia University Protests Over Gaza War Continue and Spread to Other Campuses
The campus chapter of a faculty organization said it would “fight to reclaim our university.” Students were undeterred by the crackdown on their protest.The New York Times - Top stories -
Kerr: 'Lot of value' in keeping Dubs' core together
The hope within the Warriors is that the core of Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Stephen Curry can remain intact despite missing the playoffs for the third time in five seasons.ESPN - Sports