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Banks pay savers more as ‘higher-for-longer’ rates hit interest income
US lenders are having to fight to keep depositors from leaving with no Fed rate cuts in sightFinancial Times - World -
Volleyball at the Eiffel Tower: Paris begins Olympic makeover
Preparations have begun to allow breakdancers at the Place de la Concorde and archers at Les InvalidesFinancial Times - World -
Musk flies to Beijing as Tesla grapples with Chinese rivals
Billionaire’s arrival in world’s largest car market comes after he cancelled a planned India trip this monthFinancial Times - World - China -
The pitfalls of a bullish dollar
Stronger US currency has risks for the global economy and could hamper disinflationFinancial Times - World -
Fantasy Baseball: This one change could help Yoshinobu Yamamoto reach ace-level production
Don't sell Yamamoto just yetCBS Sports - Sports - Fantasy Football -
Earth Day 2024: A Look at 3 Places Adapting Quickly to Fight Climate Change
Paris is becoming a city of bikes. Across China, people are snapping up $5,000 electric cars. On Earth Day, a look at a few bright spots for emission reductions.The New York Times - Science - Climate -
Scottish leader faces battle for survival after ending power-sharing deal over climate change clash
Scotland’s leader is facing a potential battle for survival after ending a three-year power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Green Party following a clash over climate change policiesABC News - World - Climate -
Earth Day 2024: A Look at 3 Places Adapting Quickly to Fight Climate Change
Paris is becoming a city of bikes. Across China, people are snapping up $5,000 electric cars. On Earth Day, a look at a few bright spots for emission reductions.The New York Times - Science - Climate -
I’m a Young Conservative, and I Want My Party to Lead the Fight Against Climate Change
Instead of continuing the environmental legacy they were once known for, Republicans have ceded the fight against climate change to Democrats.The New York Times - Top stories - Climate -
Why U.S. law enforcement struggles to combat online romance scams
Local and federal authorities face challenges in investigating and prosecuting romance scammers because the scammers are often based overseas. Jim Axelrod explains.CBS News - Top stories -
China's submarine force is stressed by their more realistic training for combat
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How one building's waste is paving the way to a greener future
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS ...CBS News - Top stories -
How Fentanyl Laid Waste to Guatemala’s Time-Worn Opium Trade
Reshaping the drug war in one of Central America’s most lawless corners, the fentanyl boom has devastated the trade in opium poppies used to make heroin.The New York Times - World -
How Fentanyl Laid Waste to Guatemala’s Time-Worn Opium Trade
Reshaping the drug war in one of Central America’s most lawless corners, the fentanyl boom has devastated the trade in opium poppies used to make heroin.The New York Times - Top stories -
Democrats push Biden to take stronger stance on plastics waste in pivotal negotiations
Democratic senators are calling on the Biden administration to push for an ambitious deal at the pivotal United Nations talks on plastic pollution now unfolding in Ottawa, Canada. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) told The Hill that the world needs ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Venice launches experiment to charge day-trippers an access fee
The move aims to combat over-tourism.ABC News - World -
Level 5's New Mech RPG Combat Game Could Scratch Your Gundam Itch
Developer Level 5 has just dropped its new mech RPG game, Megaton Musashi W: Wired. It's available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.. The game was first released in Japan for consoles in November 2021 and has now made its ...GameSpot - Tech -
Trump slams RFK Jr. in latest social media rant: 'Wasted protest vote'
Former President Trump came out swinging against independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Friday, despite weeks of amping him up over his likely November rival, President Biden. In a series of post on Truth Social, Trump suggested ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Europe’s Climate Leaders
This annual FT-Statista survey lists the companies that have made the most progress in cutting their carbon emissions intensity. A full report, comprising articles discussing the issues that this research raises, will follow on May 16Financial Times - World - Climate -
The Politics of Ukraine Are Changing
Nine more Senate Republicans reject the isolationist temptation.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Blinken tackles a tough China visit. Will it help?
Blinken's trip is a sign of improved US-China ties, but it's a relationship that still crackles with tension.BBC News - Top stories - China -
Deloitte Study: Women Are More Stressed--but Hybrid Helps
A new report found that women still face many challenges at work, including high stress, microaggressions, and poor work-life balance.Inc. - Business -
Stocks pare losses on Thursday with help of these bright spots
Semiconductors, carmakers and gains in other sectors helped limit stock-market losses on ThursdayMarketWatch - Business -
Two UK men charged with helping Russian intelligence after suspected arson attack
It comes after a Ukraine-linked business in London was targeted in a suspected arson attack.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Two British men charged with helping Russian intelligence
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What to do if you are in debt and need help
What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?BBC News - Top stories -
Homelessness Is Especially Hard on Children. Making Music Helps.
Therapists from the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music have found that teaching homeless children to make beats and write songs is a way to heal trauma.The New York Times - Top stories -
Europe’s Climate Leaders 2024: interactive listing
Despite chafing at green regulations, companies are making headway on cutting carbon emissionsFinancial Times - World - Climate -
He wrote a book to change a life
What is it like to be perceived as a nobody?The Hill - Politics -
How TikTok Helped This Beauty Brand Break $100 Million in Sales
The Beachwaver Co., a bootstrapped family business, has leveraged social media to drive fast growth.Inc. - Business - Tiktok -
Chipotle says it’s seen no impact yet on consumers from California wage increases
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. rose after hours on Wednesday after the fast-casual Mexican food chain reported first-quarter results that beat expectations, helped by demand for limited-time menu items.MarketWatch - Business - California -
Chuck Todd: How lower voter turnout could help Biden in November
NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd discusses election interest hitting a new low and explains why lower voter turnout could help President Biden’s re-election campaign.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Trading helps lift Deutsche Bank to highest quarterly profit in 11 years
First quarter net income increased by 10% from a year earlier to €1.45bnFinancial Times - Business -
How Pastor Chad Nedohin Helped Turn Trump Media Into a Meme Stock
Chad Nedohin, a part-time pastor, is among the fans of Donald J. Trump who helped turn Trump Media into a meme stock with volatile prices.The New York Times - Business - Donald Trump -
How Barcelona's rescheduled match helps Real Madrid in Champions League
Barcelona's match with Valencia could help Real Madrid's bid for a 15th Champions League crown.ESPN - Sports - UEFA Champions League -
How brilliant female British TV detectives helped me understand myself
These stunning, extremely relatable women, with nuanced facial expressions and sensible shoes, helped me outline success on my own terms. I love watching television – ideally in bed with a bowl of salt and vinegar potato chips and a bottle of ...The Guardian - World -
Poland and Lithuania to help Ukraine repatriate men of fighting age
Kyiv needs hundreds of thousands of more soldiers to fight RussiaFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
America can help Haiti restore order with an in-and-out mission
These difficult U.S. initiatives will buy enough time to provide a platform for the Haitian police and their international partners to regain an ongoing grip on security.The Hill - Politics -
Poland and Lithuania to help Ukraine repatriate men of fighting age
Kyiv needs hundreds of thousands of more soldiers to fight RussiaFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
Poland and Lithuania pledge to help Kyiv repatriate Ukrainians subject to military draft
Strong rhetoric is boost for Ukraine reinforcement drive but it is not clear by which mechanism émigrés could be sent back. Poland and Lithuania have said they are prepared to help Ukrainian authorities return men subject to military conscription ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine