Week in Pictures 20 26 May 2023
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AP Week in Pictures: Asia
March 22-28, 2024 Lawyers file a lawsuit against the presidential election results in Indonesia, Thailand tries to help displaced people in Myanmar, and the Myanmar military holds the annual Armed Forces Day parade. Christian, Muslim and ...ABC News - World -
Africa's week in pictures: 22-28 March 2024
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WATCH: 'Miracle' baby born at 26 weeks heads home from the NICU
After spending 10 months in hospital following her birth, Ellyannah Lopez is finally heading home.ABC News - Top stories -
Michigan hires Dusty May: FAU coach replaces Juwan Howard after leading Owls to Final Four in 2023
May, the most sought-after name on the carousel this cycle, has agreed to become the coach of the WolverinesCBS Sports - Sports -
Earth Hour 2024 – in pictures
Major landmarks, businesses and households in cities around the world turned their lights off for one hour at 8.30pm local time on Saturday 23 March to raise awareness of the climate crisis and show support for renewable energy Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
Your pictures on the theme of 'reflections'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.BBC News - Top stories -
In pictures: Baltimore bridge collapse
Dramatic photos show the extent of the US bridge collapse following a collision with a container ship.BBC News - Top stories -
The king of zing: lemons in art – in pictures
Our love of lemons has deep roots. They have been portrayed in still-life paintings and pop art, featured in tales by the likes of Joan Didion and James Joyce, and even played a part in the founding of the mafia. So when David Lane and Marina ...The Guardian - World -
UK Confirmed in Recession at End of 2023
U.K. gross domestic product shrank 0.3% between October and December, with the economy hit by high inflation and interest rates that stifled household spending.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
3/26: CBS Evening News
Search efforts continue after Baltimore bridge collapse; Reflecting on the history of Baltimore's Key BridgeCBS News - Top stories -
Holi festival celebrated by Hindus around the world – in pictures
Holi is the Hindu festival of colours and is celebrated to mark the start of spring in India, Nepal, other South Asian countries and across the diaspora. Celebrants rejoice by throwing coloured powders at one another on the street.. Festivities ...The Guardian - World -
Striking kite-flying picture scoops top prize
The winner of the Concrete in Life Photo of the Year competition has been announced.BBC News - Top stories -
British public donated record £13.9bn to charity in 2023
Average monthly donations rose by nearly 40% to £65, with poorest areas among the most generous. The British public donated a record £13.9bn to charity in 2023, with people in some of the country’s least affluent areas among the most generous, a ...The Guardian - World -
England sewage spills more than double in 2023
Environment Agency data shows sewage spilled into England's waterways for over 3.6 million hours last year.BBC News - Top stories -
Revised figures confirm UK ended 2023 in recession
Official data shows the economy contracted during the last two quarters of last year.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Huawei Stages Comeback With Profit More Than Doubling
Chinese technology giant Huawei said net profit more than doubled in 2023, supported by revenue growth across all business lines and strong gains from the intelligent automotive solution segment.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Lower Ahead of April Expiry
U.S. natural gas futures settled lower but found support around $1.60 level, avoiding a drop to February’s lows.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Israel Cancels Visit to Washington After U.S. Abstains on U.N. Cease-Fire Resolution
The unusual U.S. move, which allowed resolution to pass, signaled the Biden administration’s growing frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
The Short-Vol Trade Is Back: Why Some Investors Think It's Driving Tranquility in Markets
Investors are pouring money into derivative-income funds that sell options contracts to juice income.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Supreme Court and Mifepristone
The question in a case about the abortion pill is whether judges act as a Super FDA on drug approvals.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden Abstains on Israel and Hamas
The U.S. refuses to veto a United Nations Security Council resolution the terror group welcomes.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
March 26, 2024 Israel-Hamas war
At least 12 people drowned off the coast of Gaza while trying to retrieve aid parcels that had been airdropped into the sea, Palestinian paramedics said.CNN - Top stories - Israel -
3/26: Prime Time with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on the collapse of a major bridge in Baltimore, Trump's social media company's stock market debut, and why the Supreme Court is skeptical about restricting abortion pill access.CBS News - Top stories -
The world’s largest Māori and Pacific Island school cultural festival – in pictures
Polyfest, held this week in Auckland, New Zealand, saw thousands of high school students gather to compete in music, dance and speech performances Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
Bitcoin halving gives investors a full picture of crypto hope and hype
Increased market interest and speculative activity potentially leads to short-term price surges.MarketWatch - Business - Crypto -
From the blitz to Ukraine: has sheltering underground changed? – in pictures
A new exhibition contrasts the experience of those enduring the second world war in London with Ukrainians currently taking cover from Russian bombs Continue reading...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Domas focused on Kings' bigger picture after making NBA history
Domantas Sabonis reached an incredible NBA milestone in Monday's win over the 76ers, but he and the Kings are focused on the bigger picture.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
This Simple Framework Can Help You Focus on the Big Picture
Empower your team to maximize their impact by dropping the busy work.Inc. - Business -
CBS Mornings Deals: Save up to 77% on swimwear for spring vacation
These deals won't last long.CBS News - Top stories -
Power Rankings: The playoff picture is getting clearer as we enter the final stretch
The 2023-24 NBA regular season is close to concluding, and the postseason picture is still up in the air.ESPN - Sports -
Rare and raw: never before seen Rolling Stones – in pictures
In 1981, photographer Brian Aris was invited to join the rock’n’roll legends at rehearsals in Boston. He captured their intense musical bond – but couldn’t corner Charlie Watts Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar for Week of March 25, 2024ABC News - Entertainment -
Man jailed for 20 years after 'savage' murder
Douglas Struthers, 62, died three days after being assaulted at home by 25-year-old Daniel Gauld.BBC News - Top stories -
The importance of dynamic tension in political theory
I see myself as occupying a space at the intersection of three great thinkers — Aquinas, Gramsci and Burke — who provide the foundational pillars upon which my current political thinking rests.The Hill - Politics -
March 20, 2024 Israel-Hamas war
Negotiations to secure an immediate ceasefire tied to the release of hostages held by Hamas are "getting closer" to a deal, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.CNN - Top stories - Israel -
Woman saw 20 doctors before endometriosis diagnosis
Dearbhail Ormond was diagnosed with endometriosis after seeing 20 doctors across 18 years.BBC News - Top stories -
Here’s the reality about the mutual funds and ETFs that beat the stock market in 2023
One good year doesn’t make a trend.MarketWatch - Business -
There Are Already More Measles Cases in the US This Year Than All of 2023
The CDC is begging Americans to get vaccinated against measles as cases continue to rise.Wired - Tech -
Spotify paid $9 billion in royalties in 2023. Here's what fueled the growth
Every year since 2021, Spotify has published its “Loud & Clear” report, an attempt to be more transparent about its paymentsABC News - Tech -
Sinopec’s profit fell in 2023 amid oil market volatility
The company said it expects international oil prices to “fluctuate at medium to high levels” in 2024.MarketWatch - Business