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Bond giant Pimco favours gilts over US Treasuries amid inflationary pressure
Fund manager projects Fed will cut interest rates more slowly than other central banksFinancial Times - Business -
Jayden Daniels pro day: Inside LSU QB's historic improvement and why teams are confident he'll hit his ceiling
The Heisman Trophy winner is only continuing to get betterCBS Sports - Sports -
The AI boom is prompting tech companies to offer extraordinary incentives to attract talent even by the relatively lavish past standards of outsize pay and perks.
The AI boom is prompting tech companies to offer extraordinary incentives to attract talent even by the relatively lavish past standards of outsize pay and perks.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Princess Kate's diagnosis prompts apologies and lottery jackpots hit $1.9 billion: Morning Rundown
Four men suspected of carrying out a deadly attack at a Moscow concert hall have appeared in court, the Kevin McCarthy-Matt Gaetz feud heats up months after the former speaker’s ouster.NBC News - Top stories -
Top UN court orders Israel to take measures to allow more humanitarian supplies including food and water into Gaza
Top UN court orders Israel to take measures to allow more humanitarian supplies including food and water into GazaABC News - World - Israel -
Labour donor Dale Vince ordered to inform wife of future party funding
Ecotricity founder was told by High Court to provide notice of donations in divorce proceedingsFinancial Times - Business -
A Lloyd’s of London revival will require more nimble regulation
There is still a fragility to the recent success of the world’s oldest insurance marketFinancial Times - Business -
Should you use a personal loan to pay off credit card debt?
Want to pay off high-interest credit card debt with a personal loan? Find out if that plan makes sense here.CBS News - Top stories -
BlackRock’s Larry Fink is worried about ‘snowballing’ U.S. debt. Here’s how soon it could hit a record.
In his annual letter to BlackRock investors, the chairman and chief executive of the investment-management company said: “More leaders should pay attention to America’s snowballing debt.”MarketWatch - Business -
Christian Cooper, the "Extraordinary Birder"
Christian Cooper made national news in May 2020 when, while birdwatching in New York's Central Park, a white woman called 911 to report that an "African American man was threatening her life" after he'd asked her to put her dog on a leash. His ...CBS News - Top stories -
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 -
Liz Cheney hits Ronna McDaniel over 'take one for the team' remark
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) took aim at former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel after McDaniel defended her involvement in former President Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. “Ronna ...The Hill - Politics - United Kingdom -
Thames Water shareholders signal readiness to take £5bn hit
Investors say regulatory conditions make utility’s business plan ‘uninvestable’Financial Times - Business -
FirstFT: Larry Fink warns of looming ‘retirement crisis’
Also in today’s newsletter, latest on Baltimore bridge collapse, and Donald Trump’s inner circleFinancial Times - World -
US faces Liz Truss-style market shock as debt soars, warns watchdog
Fiscal burden on ‘unprecedented’ path, says independent Congressional Budget Office headFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Budget watchdog warns US could suffer market shock over national debt
Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Phillip Swagel warned the United States could suffer a similar market shock as seen in the United Kingdom during former Prime Minister Liz Truss’s brief stint leading Britain, citing the nation's ...The Hill - Politics -
Six presumed dead after ship collides with Baltimore bridge
US Coast Guard says six people are presumed dead and search and rescue efforts have been called off.BBC News - Top stories -
Trump aims to outraise Biden-Obama event with $33mn fundraiser
US president’s team says rival star-studded New York gala on Thursday will pull in $25mnFinancial Times - Business - Donald Trump -
Insurance loss for US bridge collapse could hit $3bn
It could cost insurance companies $1.2bn for the bridge damages and millions more for the six deaths.BBC News - Top stories -
AI boom drives global stock markets to best first quarter in 5 years
MSCI index of world stocks rises 7.7% as optimism about US economy offsets expectations of slower rate cutsFinancial Times - Business -
Lloyd’s of London chief calls for quick insurance payouts on Baltimore bridge
Head of London market says disaster may produce largest maritime claim in historyFinancial Times - Business -
Seventeen killed on deadliest day of Israel-Hizbollah conflict
Cross-border fire has ramped up in recent days, fuelling concerns about a broader regional warFinancial Times - World - Israel -
Carnival warned that its full-year earnings will take a hit from the collapse of the bridge in Baltimore.
Carnival warned that its full-year earnings will take a hit from the collapse of the bridge in Baltimore.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Horror film Late Night With the Devil takes $666,666 on Sunday in the US
The found-footage film took a suspiciously satanic number on a spooky weekend at the US box office that saw Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire top the charts. Late Night With the Devil, a found footage horror about a 1977 live television broadcast which ...The Guardian - World -
Fake eclipse glasses are hitting the market. Here's how to check if yours are safe to use.
On April 8, people in parts of the U.S. will be able to witness a total eclipse, while others will see a partial eclipse. To view it, you must wear proper eyewear, but experts are warning that fakes that won't protect your eyes properly are ...CBS News - Top stories -
Israel-Gaza war live: Netanyahu hits back at war cabinet minister who criticised cancellation of US visit
Israeli prime minister’s political rival said Netanyahu should have travelled to the US after visit is cancelled following UN vote to pass ceasefire resolution. Unrwa’s planning director has said “more people will die” in the north of the Gaza ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
'I can't do it anymore': Alex Edelman on ending 'Just for Us,' his hit show about antisemitism
Alex Edelman has spent six years revising and performing "Just for Us," but now he's ending it with an encore run in L.A. that coincides with its HBO special on April 6.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Support for legal abortion hits new high among US voters: Fox News poll
A record 59 percent of surveyed Americans believe abortion should be legal, according to a new Fox News poll published Wednesday, as the Supreme Court argued over whether abortion pills should be outlawed, and GOP politicians consider support for ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
How to consolidate credit card debt
Debt consolidation can help you pay off your credit cards faster. Learn more about consolidating your debt here.CBS News - Top stories -
What is a good debt-to-income ratio?
Your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is a deciding factor in loan approvals and terms. But what is a good DTI ratio?CBS News - Top stories -
'Ongoing concerns' at NHS trust that treated killer
The review of the NHS trust that treated the Nottingham attacks killer finds "enduring" concerns.BBC News - Top stories -
Israel accuses US of hurting hostage talks
Netanyahu administration hits out at Washington for refusing to veto UN ceasefire resolution on GazaFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Racist abuse prompts Utah to change hotels in women's NCAA tourney
The University of Utah women’s basketball team was forced to move hotels after the team experienced several “racial hate crimes” while traveling for the NCAA March Madness tournament. At a press conference after Utah lost to Gonzaga in the second ...The Hill - Politics -
Chemours Responds to Regulators, Prosecutors About Internal Audit
In its annual filing the company said that its lack of internal control was partially a result of senior management failing to set an appropriate tone, specifically related to the delayed payments.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Putin to meet with security officials on extra measures post attack
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Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse: What engineer and infrastructure experts are saying
Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge partially collapsed early Tuesday morning after a massive cargo ship collided with one of the bridge's support columns.ABC News - Top stories -
Want to Know if AI Will Take Your Job? I Tried Using It to Replace Myself
The “Cognitive Revolution” will automate tasks done by hundreds of millions of workers. The best way to understand which of us will go first is direct experience with AI.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
A San Diego museum is selling its buildings. What will happen to the extraordinary art built into it?
The fate of site-specific artworks by Maya Lin, Robert Irwin and Richard Serra remains in question, as does the public's ability to see them.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Trump's net worth reportedly soars to $6.5 billion after media company stock jumps
Trump's social media company completed a merger, and a NY appeals court lowered the amount of cash he needs to pause a $454 million civil fraud penalty.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
'An extraordinary thing': U.S. break with Israel on UN cease-fire vote triggers Netanyahu rage
"The abstention is a very strong signal to Israel that the United States is losing patience," one senior regional analyst told CNBC.CNBC - Business - Israel