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Pulte cites housing shortage boost, shares rise
Home builder beats estimates and grows its backlog to $8 billionMarketWatch - Business -
Migrants drown in English Channel hours after UK passes Rwanda policy
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Defence spending in UK to be put ‘on war footing’, Rishi Sunak says – UK politics latest
Prime minister announces increase to UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030 in speech about security. UK to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, Sunak saysRishi Sunak has said that the deaths of five people who were crossing the Channel in ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
UK home secretary to visit Italy to discuss stopping migrants arriving on boats
British Home Secretary James Cleverly is visiting Italy as part of the U.K. government’s efforts to crack down on migrants arriving by small boatsABC News - World - United Kingdom -
UK home secretary to visit Italy to discuss stopping migrants arriving on boats
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Trump Media steps up war on short selling with advice for retail investors on how to stop brokers lending their shares
The battle comes as Trump is on the verge of being awarded shares worth more than $1 billion in the company, which is parent to his Truth Social platform.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
Antitrust Watch: U.S. Sues to Stop Handbag Deal, Grocery Chains Sell Off to Boost Merger Odds
The Federal Trade Commission is blocking a merger between Coach and Michael Kors, as Albertsons andKrogers pland to sell 579 stores to satisfy the regulator.Inc. - Business -
New-home sales post biggest jump since December 2022
New-home sales were at a 693,000 annual rate in March, compared with 637,000 in February.MarketWatch - Business -
Taylor Swift’s new album sells 1.6mn copies in US in single day
Large proportion of sales come from traditional vinyl and CD formatsFinancial Times - Business -
New claims that smart motorway tech puts drivers at risk
Figures obtained by the BBC reveal worries about the reliability of the tech behind smart motorways.BBC News - Top stories -
My wife and I bought a vacation home with a 6.6% mortgage rate. Should we sell our rental property to pay it off?
“The way I look at it, paying the mortgage off now would give us a guaranteed 6.6% return, which is higher than our return on the condo.”MarketWatch - Business -
Try something new to stop the days whizzing past, researchers suggest
Researchers find memorable images make time feel slower because we are trying to gather more information about them. If every day appears to go in a blur, try seeking out new and interesting experiences, researchers have suggested, after finding ...The Guardian - World -
The EU ratchets up pressure on TikTok's new rewards app over risks to kids, warns of suspension
The European Union is demanding TikTok provide more information about a new app that pays users to watch videos and warned that it could order the video sharing platform to suspend addictive features that pose a risk to kidsABC News - Tech - European Union -
When red-hot isn't enough: New government heat risk tool sets magenta as most dangerous level
U.S. health and weather officials are unveiling a new color-coded system to warn Americans about heat danger, and it will set magenta as the most dangerous levelABC News - Tech -
New tools from NOAA and CDC show people their risk from heat, as another hot summer looms
The CDC and NOAA unveiled new tools that show people their risk from heat, following the planet's warmest year on record.NBC News - Top stories -
When red-hot isn't enough: New government heat risk tool sets magenta as most dangerous level
U.S. health and weather officials are unveiling a new color-coded system to warn Americans about heat danger, and it will set magenta as the most dangerous levelABC News - Health -
Ireland forecasts €8.6bn budget surplus this year
Government has room to offer generous pre-election budget but warns era of bumper tax receipts may be waningFinancial Times - Business -
Prosecutors ask judge to punish Trump for violating trial gag order
Manhattan district attorney’s office accuses former US president of targeting witnesses in ‘hush money’ trialFinancial Times - Business - Donald Trump -
Prosecutors ask judge to punish Trump for violating trial gag order
Manhattan district attorney’s office accuses former US president of targeting witnesses in ‘hush money’ trialFinancial Times - Business - Donald Trump -
Chinese speculators super-charge gold rally
Huge bullish bets on Shanghai exchanges show growing clout of Asian traders in market for precious metalFinancial Times - Business - China -
Slavery Reparations in California?
A state Senate committee votes to set up an agency to determine eligibility.The Wall Street Journal - World - California -
EU regulator urges action on climate threat to insurance
Eiopa head says rise in losses from natural catastrophes needs to be addressed by firms and member statesFinancial Times - World - Climate -
Insurer Earnings Make Hospital Investors Sweat
Better-than-expected medical costs for insurers are putting pressure on hospital stocks.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Title-Insurance Reform Is Waiting for a Good Lawsuit
Until the agency-level information stonewall is breached, reform is impossible.The Wall Street Journal - World -
You can buy a home in France or Italy for 'the price of a new truck'—but take these 3 steps before retiring abroad
Tommy Sikes started searching French and Italian properties for fun. Now the CFP helps guide clients toward their dream European retirements.CNBC - Business -
Nursing homes must hit minimum staffing levels under new federal rule
Nursing homes will be required to have minimum levels of front-line caregivers for the first time under a new requirement announced by the Biden administration Monday. The final policy, unveiled by Vice President Harris, comes despite intense ...The Hill - Politics -
The pandemic exposed staff shortages at nursing homes. A new White House push aims for a remedy
The White House is aiming to correct the short staffing at nursing homes that was exposed by the COVID-19 pandemicABC News - Health -
The Morning Risk Report
U.S. takes aim at Chinese banks aiding Russia war effort, and Israel’s military spy chief resigns over Oct. 7 Hamas attack. Also, social media is overwhelming the nonprofit fighting child exploitation.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Rishi Sunak goes on the defensive
And, Huw Edwards resigns from the BBC on medical adviceBBC News - Top stories -
5 surprising long-term care insurance benefits you should know
Long-term care insurance offers more benefits than you'd expect. Here are a few that may surprise you.CBS News - Top stories -
Can you buy long-term care insurance in your 80s?
If you're in your 80s, you may be wondering if you can still qualify for long-term care insurance. Find out here.CBS News - Top stories -
Hawaii lawmakers take aim at vacation rentals after wildfire amplifies housing crisis
An acute housing shortage hitting fire survivors on the Hawaiian island of Maui is squeezing out residents even as they try to overcome the loss of loved ones, their homes and their communityABC News - Top stories -
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson pledged $10M for Maui wildfire survivors. They gave much more.
The Entertainment Industry Foundation says the People's Fund of Maui, an initiative started by Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson to benefit survivors of the wildfires in Maui, has given away almost $60 millionABC News - Top stories -
Elon Musk postpones India trip, citing ‘heavy obligations’ at Tesla
CEO was due to meet Narendra Modi but carmaker is likely to report worst performance in seven years. Business live – latest updatesElon Musk has postponed a trip to India, including a planned meeting with the prime minister, Narendra Modi, after ...The Guardian - World - Elon Musk -
Gag Order Hearing Is Heated as Judge Considers Citing Trump for Contempt
Justice Juan M. Merchan, overseeing Donald J. Trump’s criminal trial, warned the former president’s lawyer that he was losing credibility.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Biden’s energy policies are fuelling Trump’s campaign in Pennsylvania
A pause on new liquefied natural gas projects has angered the shale gas industry in a critical election swing stateFinancial Times - World - Joe Biden -
Biden’s energy policies are fuelling Trump’s campaign in Pennsylvania
A pause on new liquefied natural gas projects has angered the shale gas industry in a critical election swing stateFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Conservatives are misguided in embracing big government industrial policy
Manufacturing matters. But industrial policy of the type pushed by Rubio has failed and will continue to fail.The Hill - Politics -
Sources: Rory to return to PGA Tour policy board
Rory McIlroy, who resigned in November, is poised to return to the PGA Tour's policy board pending a vote, sources confirmed to ESPN.ESPN - Sports -
The Green Lobby vs. U.S. Foreign Policy
More Alaskan oil and gas could help right now.The Wall Street Journal - World