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Oil Edges Higher on U.S. Inventories Draw
Oil edged higher on positive demand signs after U.S. crude inventories fell for the first time in five weeks.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Heat get even, shock Celts with 3-point barrage
Blown out in Game 1, the Heat caught fire Wednesday night by hitting a playoff franchise-record 23 3-pointers to beat the Celtics 111-101, evening the series at 1-1.ESPN - Sports -
Study says it's likely a warmer world made deadly Dubai downpours heavier
A new report says circumstantial evidence points to climate change as worsening the deadly deluge that flooded Dubai and surroundingsABC News - Tech -
Heat-Related ER Visits Rose in 2023, CDC Study Finds
As record heat enveloped the nation, the rate of emergency room visits increased compared with the previous five years, a sign of the major health risks of high temperatures.The New York Times - Health -
Global heating and urbanisation to blame for severity of UAE floods, study finds
World Weather Attribution group says intensified El Niño effects caused torrential rain, but rules out cloud seeding as cause. Fossil fuels and concrete combined to worsen the “death trap” conditions during recent record flooding in the United ...The Guardian - World -
3M to recall about 40,000 noise-reducing earmuffs due to risk of overexposing user to loud noise
Earmuffs can develop cracks in the colored portion of the plastic cups, says consumer watchdogMarketWatch - Business -
Commodity prices could keep inflation high, warns World Bank
Sharp falls in commodities are unlikely to continue, says lender, making it harder for central banks to cut interest ratesFinancial Times - Business -
Commodity prices could keep inflation high, warns World Bank
Sharp falls in commodities are unlikely to continue, says lender, making it harder for central banks to cut interest ratesFinancial Times - World -
Oil price could exceed $100 a barrel if Middle East conflict worsens, World Bank warns
Increase in cost of crude could drive inflation up and force central banks to keep interest rates high. • Business live – latest updates. A serious escalation of tensions in the Middle East would push the price of oil above $100 (£80) a barrel and ...The Guardian - World -
A Dangerous Game Is Underway in Asia
The new alliance structure Washington is pursuing in Asia won’t guarantee peace and stability — and may raise the risk of stumbling into a conflict.The New York Times - Top stories -
The Morning Risk Report
Business groups race to block FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements, and crypto mixer Samourai Wallet’s co-founders arrested for money laundering. Also, Ecuador’s former comptroller general convicted in case tied to Odebrecht.The Wall Street Journal - World -
S&P Cuts Boeing's Ratings Outlook to Negative
A purchase of Spirit AeroSystems would “introduce additional potential headwinds for Boeing on its path to cash flow and leverage recovery,” the agency said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Veteran Salute: Transporting every type of supply in Vietnam
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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 -
U.S. economic growth slower than expected in 2024's first quarter
The U.S. GDP increased at a 1.4% annualized rate in the first quarter of 2024, a pace that's slower than expected and much lower than the 3.4% growth seen in the fourth quarter of 2023. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on why ...CBS News - Top stories -
A Megaraptor Emerges From Footprint Fossils, Study Suggests
A series of foot tracks in southeastern China points to the discovery of a giant velociraptor relative, paleontologists suggest in a new study.The New York Times - Science -
Welcome to Scam World
To own a computer or smartphone — indeed, to engage with the digital world to any degree — is to be a mark. You can try to block, encrypt and unsubscribe your way out of it, but you may not succeed.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Ukraine used secretly supplied US missiles to hit Russian targets
The U.S. has already provided long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine, according to a Pentagon spokesperson. President Biden in February directed officials to supply the longer-range versions of the ATACMS, which have been ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Sean Dyche’s tracksuit energy shocks weary Liverpool into submission | Will Unwin
Everton were set on closing down their rivals from the off and the tactics sapped the belief from the title challengers. It is little wonder Jürgen Klopp is running out of energy when he is having to come up with a new lineup every few days. For ...The Guardian - World -
Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain
Congo’s government is questioning Apple about the tech company’s knowledge of “blood minerals” from a conflict zone in the African country that could be smuggled into supply chainsABC News - Tech - Apple -
DR Congo presses Apple over minerals supply chain, lawyers say
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How better plate discipline has helped Shohei Ohtani become more dangerous for the Dodgers
If you want to know what has made Shohei Ohtani the hottest hitter in the majors the last three weeks, look no further than his ninth-inning at-bat Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
German Bund Yield Edges Higher on Two-Year High Consumer Sentiment Data
10-year Bund yields edged higher after an above-forecast GfK consumer sentiment index added to the better-than-expected German data this week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Embracer's Name Is Going Away, CEO Denies It's Due To Backlash And Controversy
Video game giant Embracer won't have that name for much longer. As part of the company's recent announcement that it's splitting into three distinct companies, the Swedish giant also confirmed that the name Embracer is going away.. Current ...GameSpot - Tech -
Mosquito-borne diseases spreading in Europe due to climate crisis, says expert
Illnesses such as dengue and malaria to reach unaffected parts of northern Europe, America, Asia and Australia, conference to hear. Mosquito-borne diseases are spreading across the globe, and particularly in Europe, due to climate breakdown, an ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Ex-Post Office boss 'does not recall' being told IT firm could access accounts
Angela van den Bogerd tells the public inquiry she is "truly sorry" after sub-postmasters were wrongfully convicted.BBC News - Top stories -
Egypt warns of 'catastrophic consequences' as Rafah offensive looms
Yahoo News - World -
A New Battery Warns Parents if Their Child Has Swallowed It
The new battery by Energizer, with “color alert technology,” comes nearly two years after a report warned that more children were swallowing batteries.The New York Times - Business -
DeSantis warns of potential expulsion for student protesters in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is warning college students in his state that they could be expelled if they engage in unsanctioned protests on campuses. “At places like Columbia and Yale, Hamas protesters rule the roost, and the universities are ...The Hill - Politics - Florida -
People now think old age starts at 75: Study
Story at a glance Perceptions on aging are changing with older adults now considering 75 to be the beginning of old age, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association. “Life expectancy has increased, which might contribute ...The Hill - Politics -
Employers are using zero-hours contracts to cut wage bills, study finds
Research by Resolution Foundation will increase calls for reform of UK workers’ rightsFinancial Times - World -
Employers are using zero-hours contracts to cut wage bills, study finds
Research by Resolution Foundation will increase calls for reform of UK workers’ rightsFinancial Times - Business -
This Famous Harvard Study Reveals the Greatest Predictor of Health and Happiness in 5 Words
Valuable insights from one of the longest happiness studies ever conducted.Inc. - Business -
WWA Study Points to Role of Hot Oceans in Recent Dubai Floods
An international team of researchers found that heavy rains were intensifying in the region, though they couldn’t say for sure how much climate change was responsible.The New York Times - Science -
Better risk data should boost confidence in emerging markets
New figures show that default and recovery rates compare favourably with other debt asset classesFinancial Times - World -
Barclays chief calls for return of UK equity risk culture
British bank reports 13% decline in quarterly profits but still beats analysts’ expectationsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Russian Missile Incursions Into NATO Risk Wider War, Poland's President Says
Andrzej Duda called the flyovers in Polish airspace provocations that put infrastructure and people in danger.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Youth mobility deal risks waking sleeping Brexit dogs
Also in this week’s newsletter, new border charges threaten to push up imported food pricesFinancial Times - World -
Foreign Aid Package Comes With New Sanctions Risks for Companies
Prosecutors will now have up to 10 years to investigate sanctions violations, and banks will be required to flag suspicious transactions that could be tied to fentanyl trafficking.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Jurgen Klopp apologizes after Liverpool's shock loss to Everton: 'We should have done better'
The Reds have to be near-perfect the rest of the way and get some help to win the leagueCBS Sports - Sports