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White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.NBC News - Top stories -
Xi Jinping tightens grip on China’s military with new information warfare unit
Beijing launches restructuring of armed forces as it challenges US dominance in PacificFinancial Times - Business - China -
White House news briefing: Watch live
NOTE: The briefing has been delayed, and is now scheduled to start at 2 p.m. EDT. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will brief reporters Friday afternoon, hours after a suspected Israeli drone attack on Iran. Additionally, the Biden ...The Hill - Politics -
China Hits U.S. With Levy on Chemical as Trade Tensions Rise
China slapped a levy on imports from the U.S. of a widely used chemical, a small salvo in an escalating trade dispute between Washington and Beijing.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness, S&P says
China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness and is more of a strategy to buy time for industrial and consumption policies, S&P Global Ratings said.CNBC - Business - China -
Here’s what Biden can actually do to ensure gas prices are ‘affordable’
Gasoline prices are on the rise this election year, and President Joe Biden’s team wants to make sure they’re “affordable” for Americans — but can the White House actually do that?MarketWatch - Business - Joe Biden -
Kennedy's ex-environmental colleagues sign letter urging him to drop White House bid
Dozens of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s former colleagues at an environmental defense giant are calling on the Independent presidential candidate to drop out of the race. Several current and former Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) staffers, ...The Hill - Politics -
Xi Jinping’s Green Leap Forward
He wants China to win the race to provide climate solutions and assume the global leadership that would come with it.The New York Times - Top stories - China -
Subsidy race with US and China would harm Europe’s ailing economy, IMF warns
Fund urges EU to avoid ‘protectionist’ policies and focus on cutting internal trade barriersFinancial Times - World - China -
GOP lawmaker blames 'Gaetz and 7 useful idiots' for House turmoil
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) blamed Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and “seven useful idiots” for turmoil in the House, saying Thursday their success in ousting former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) last fall is a direct cause of today's problems for ...The Hill - Politics -
‘No death in Venice’: Israel-Gaza tensions infiltrate biennale
Protests erupt outside Israel pavilion, official Israeli artist pulls out, and Ukraine team puts up posters showing maps of nearest bomb shelter. Billionaires’ yachts and protests; cocktail parties and culture wars; bellinis and boycotts. The ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
The Office Spin-Off Adds Star Wars And White Lotus Actors - Report
A new version version of The Office is said to be in the works, and two possible leads for the potential series have been revealed. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Star Wars actor Domhnall Gleeson and The White Lotus star Sabrina Impacciatore ...GameSpot - Tech -
Beyond Black and White Logos, These Are the Emerging Design Trends to Watch
It's not just black and white: Experts say design is moving away from minimalism and shifting to expressive styles, drawing inspiration from the past.Inc. - Business -
Reality Stars Share Their Hopes of Joining ‘The Traitors’ Cast
Reality stars and other people with some degree of fame are making no secret of their hopes to join the next cast of the hit show “The Traitors.”The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Israel's Attack on Iran Appears Fairly Limited, Easing Pressure on Oil Markets
Israel’s missile strikes against Iran overnight seem fairly limited, pointing to a de-escalation of conflict that is expected to diminish the oil market’s geopolitical risk premium in the short term, according to DNB Markets.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
UK will not ‘turn on’ post-Brexit checks of EU goods for fear of border delays
Industry groups say lack of clarity leaves businesses unsure how to manage new rules due to start on April 30Financial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Interest Rates, Geopolitical Tensions Keep U.S. Stocks Gloomy
U.S. stock indexes mostly fell as corporations face the threat of high interest rates for longer.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Children Need Neighborhoods Where They Can Walk and Bike
We’ve lost the art of creating local infrastructure that allows young people to explore, play and lead healthier lives.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?
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S&P Cuts Israel's Credit Ratings on Geopolitical Concerns
S&P Global Ratings lowered its long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Israel to A-plus from AA-minus, citing geopolitical risks.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher
Gold settled up 0.7% at a new record high Friday, and silver rose 1.7%, up 15 of the past 17 sessions. Both metals posted a gain for the week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
S&P Cuts Israel Rating on Heightened Geopolitical Risk
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Israel downgraded by S&P Global just ahead of retaliatory attack on Iran
S&P dropped Israel’s sovereign credit rating by one notch to A+ from AA-, with the outlook negative, hours before signs of fresh tensions between that country and Iran.MarketWatch - Business - Iran -
R.F.K. Jr.’s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to Drop Presidential Bid
Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Chinese Export Surge Clouds U.S. Hopes of a Domestic Solar Boom
The decision by a Massachusetts solar company to abandon plans to build a $1.4 billion U.S. factory highlights the risks amid a flood of Chinese clean energy exports.The New York Times - Business -
Why young core gives Warriors hope for post-Big Three future
An emerging, young core has given the Warriors hope for their future after Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Chinese Export Surge Clouds U.S. Hopes of a Domestic Solar Boom
The decision by a Massachusetts solar company to abandon plans to build a $1.4 billion U.S. factory highlights the risks amid a flood of Chinese clean energy exports.The New York Times - Top stories -
Murphy fires back at Trump Jr. on Mayorkas vote: 'Republicans are full of s‑‑‑'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) fired back at Donald Trump Jr. on Friday for calling out three Senate Democrats who voted to end the impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. “Your Friday morning reminder that ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Jets QB Zach Wilson is skipping offseason workouts while hoping to be traded
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson has skipped the team's offseason workouts as he hopes to be traded to another club. But there has been little interest from other teams thus far.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Try a weekend beach escape to Pensacola: White sand, Blue Angels and blackened redfish
Opera in your flip-flops, mingling with artists, fresh seafood, white sand beaches, sailing and paddling are the makings of a fabulous Florida vacation.MarketWatch - Business -
Phillies' Turnbull loses no-hit bid when Sheets singles for White Sox in 7th inning
Philadelphia’s Spencer Turnbull lost his bid for a second career no-hitter when he allowed a one-out single in the seventh inning to Gavin Sheets of the Chicago White SoxABC News - Sports - MLB -
China’s Export Dominance: What to Know
From cars to solar panels to furniture, China is using lavish bank lending and enormous investments in robotics to cement its global leadership in manufacturing.The New York Times - Business - China -
Iranian state TV says 'loud sound' heard in Isfahan province as flights divert around area amid tensions with Israel
Iranian state TV says 'loud sound' heard in Isfahan province as flights divert around area amid tensions with IsraelABC News - World - Iran -
World leaders urge calm after Israeli drone strike on Iran ratchets up tension
Tit-for-tat attacks have breached taboo of direct strikes on each other’s territory but Tehran has no ‘immediate’ plans to retaliate. World leaders urged calm on Friday after Israel conducted a pre-dawn drone sortie over Iran following a cycle of ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?
Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.BBC News - Top stories -
Can you afford to take your children on days out?
Parents and a play centre owner say they are feeling the squeeze when it comes to costs.BBC News - Top stories -
Undergarments for the Ultrawealthy
Cadolle, a maker of corsets favored by designers like John Galliano and labels like Dior, is known for custom underpinnings that can cost thousands of dollars.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Online Dating After 50 Can Be Miserable. But It’s Also Liberating.
You know so much more about yourself and your desires when you’re older that dating apps — even with all their frustrations — can bring unanticipated pleasure.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Can a Brewery Make Good Wine? These Beer Makers Say Yes.
In an effort to reach an increasingly diverse customer base, brewers are turning over some of their equipment to producing wine.The New York Times - Business -
Unruly Gut Fungi Can Make Your Covid Worse
An infection can upset your microbiome, and if certain gut fungi run riot, this can kick the immune system into overdrive.Wired - Tech - Covid