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How do interest rates affect me?
Bank of England interest rates have an impact on the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.BBC News - Top stories -
How we met: ‘She accosted me and told me she’d looked me up on Facebook’
Beccy, 49, and Natalie, 60, became best friends after she visited Natalie’s rescue farm in Ontario, Canada. They now run events together on the farm and love travelling together. Tell us your story of how you met someone specialWhen Beccy’s cousin ...The Guardian - World -
How a Virtual Assistant Taught Me to Appreciate Busywork
A new category of apps promises to relieve parents of drudgery, with an assist from A.I. But a family’s grunt work is more human, and valuable, than it seems.The New York Times - Tech -
What to know about Bell's palsy, the facial paralysis affecting Joel Embiid
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsyABC News - Health -
What to know about Bell's palsy, the facial paralysis affecting Joel Embiid
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsyABC News - Sports -
Legislation banning TikTok is coming this week. How will it affect the music industry?
While the legislation would have profound impacts across the tech, political, entertainment, media and marketing worlds, music may be hit especially hard.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Tiktok -
How a Supreme Court Immunity Ruling Could Affect Trump’s Election Case
In arguments on Thursday, the justices appeared to signal two ways they could help Donald Trump as he fights charges that he plotted to overturn the 2020 election.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Legislation banning TikTok is coming this week. How will it affect the music industry?
While the legislation would have profound impacts across the tech, political, entertainment, media and marketing worlds, music may be hit especially hard.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Tiktok -
GDP and the Dow Are Up. But What About American Well-Being?
The standard ways of measuring economic growth don’t capture what life is like for real people. A new metric offers a better alternative, especially for seeing disparities across the country.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What the GDP Report Says About Inflation: A Hot First Quarter
Thursday’s data suggests that a widely watched inflation reading due Friday could be worse than expected.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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 -
How G.M. Tricked Millions of Drivers Into Being Spied On (Including Me)
This privacy reporter and her husband bought a Chevrolet Bolt in December. Two risk-profiling companies had been getting detailed data about their driving ever since.The New York Times - Tech -
The TikTok Ultimatum Is Here. What Does It Mean?
This week, we talk about the looming TikTok ban and what it means for the politicians and influencers who regularly post on the platform.Wired - Tech - Tiktok -
How does the HELOC repayment process work?
A HELOC can be a great borrowing option now, but the repayment process is unique. Here's what to know about it.CBS News - Top stories -
What is Bell's palsy? 76ers' Joel Embiid dealing with condition that affects vision, facial muscles
Embiid confirmed the diagnosis after the 76ers win against the Knicks Thursday nightCBS Sports - Sports -
Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?
H5N1, an avian flu virus, has killed tens of thousands of marine mammals, and infiltrated American livestock for the first time. Scientists are working quickly to assess how it is evolving and how much of a risk it poses to humans.The New York Times - Health -
What does 'Sapphic' mean? An ancient term is having a modern moment
From the Sapph-Lit book club to the Sapph-o-rama film series and the Sapphic Sandwich Instagram account, a word with an ancient Greek namesake is being reclaimed by women-loving women.NBC News - Top stories -
Student protesters are demanding universities divest from Israel. What does that mean?
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators are calling on universities to sell investments in companies they say are complicit in war in Gaza. As protests against Israel’s offensive in Gaza are spreading throughout American campuses, one demand made by ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
What does the Arizona fake electors case mean for Trump?
Arizona's attorney general indicted 18 people Wednesday in the state's 2020 election interference case, including Donald Trump allies Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani. Robert Costa, Shelby Talcott and Fin Gómez join "America Decides" to examine what ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?
H5N1, an avian flu virus, has killed tens of thousands of marine mammals, and infiltrated American livestock for the first time. Scientists are working quickly to assess how it is evolving and how much of a risk it poses to humans.The New York Times - Health -
Jeff Bezos isn't a fan of 'time blocking'—here's what he does instead to boost his productivity
Jeff Bezos doesn't time block or stick to a strict schedule to be successful and productive. Instead, he allots however much time he needs for mind wandering.CNBC - Business -
What does Taiwan get from the foreign aid bill and why is the US economy among the biggest winners?
The sweeping foreign aid package passed by congress has drawn the ire of China, but billions of dollars will actually stay in the US. Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen has praised the US Congress for passing a sweeping foreign aid package this week ...The Guardian - World -
A GDP Warning as Signs of Stagflation Appear
Slower growth and persistent inflation explain why voters feel glum about the economy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Four ways climate change affects extreme weather
Extreme weather is becoming more frequent and more intense in many places because of climate change.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
IRA rollovers: what to watch out for — and how to avoid the sharks
A new Department of Labor rule, which goes into effect in September, requires that anyone who offers advice about rollovers to be a fiduciary.MarketWatch - Business -
How Do We Know What Animals Are Really Feeling?
Animal-welfare science tries to get inside the minds of a huge range of species — in order to help improve their lives.The New York Times - Science -
Stocks Fall After GDP, Inflation Data
Stocks and government bonds fell sharply after fresh data showed the U.S. economy slowed in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why the GDP Report Fueled a Bond-Market Selloff
The results suggest that either the March inflation number, which will be reported Friday, will be higher than expected, or that figures for January and February will be revised up—or a combination of both.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Do the GDP and Dow Reflect American Well-Being?
Do the GDP and Dow Reflect American Well-Being?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Crucible 'will be retired' before me, says Higgins
Four-time world champion John Higgins says he will not be retiring and expects to outlast the Crucible in snooker by playing into his 50s.BBC News - Top stories -
Supreme Court decision on Idaho abortion ban could affect other states
A case before the U.S. Supreme Court on Idaho's near-total abortion ban could impact what demands the federal government can impose on hospitals in other states. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down how Moyle v. United States ...CBS News - Top stories - Abortion -
What is Kool-Aid McKinstry's real name? How the Alabama star got his wild nickname
McKinstry will likely hear his name called in Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft, which begins on ThursdayCBS Sports - Sports -
Does Medicare pay for hearing aids?
Wondering if Medicare covers hearing aids? Learn more about which plans offer coverage for for hearing aids.CBS News - Top stories -
GDP set to top 2% again, extending hot streak for U.S. economy
The U.S. economy appears to have grown by 2% or more for the seventh quarter in a row in the first three months of 2024 — but a wider trade deficit could throw up a roadblock.MarketWatch - Business -
GDP growth slowed to a 1.6% rate in the first quarter, well below expectations
Real GDP was expected to increase 2.4% in the first quarter on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.CNBC - Business -
Dow Falls More Than 600 Points
Follow along for reactions across financial markets.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Is another inflation scare coming? GDP seems to say yes.
A surprisingly high inflation reading in the first quarter has raised anxiety about whether a key price index in March could be worse than expected and could lower the odds of U.S. interest-rate cuts.MarketWatch - Business -
No Bullet Got Me Yet' Review: The Faith of Father Emil Kapaun
The most-decorated Army chaplain in U.S. history was a source of strength for fellow POWs during the Korean War.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sanity Prevails, and So Does Mike Johnson
Democrats decline to join the GOP chaos caucus, allowing the speaker to survive.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Somebody Once Told Me Shrek Forever After Is Coming To 4K Blu-Ray
The world might be ready to roll you, but you don't need to be the sharpest tool in the shed to appreciate a good Shrek movie. Shrek Forever After fits that bill, and for the first time, it's getting a 4K Blu-ray release. Preorders for the fourth ...GameSpot - Tech