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Bank of Canada Officials Split on How Soon Rate Cuts Could Start, Minutes Say
Senior Bank of Canada officials were divided on how soon the central bank could start cutting interest rates, although they agreed cuts should proceed gradually given the risk of inflation reaccelerating, according to a summary of deliberations ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sequoia commits to backing Musk’s xAI start-up
Venture capital firm is among investors that entrepreneur is wooing as he seeks to gain ground on rivalsFinancial Times - Business -
Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction in New York overturned on appeal
State appeals court found mistakes in prosecution of former film mogul that gave momentum to #MeToo movementFinancial Times - Business - New York -
Nomura profits soar as Japan’s stock market breaks bubble-era record
Investment bank and brokerage boosted by surging stock and fixed-income tradingFinancial Times - Business -
Thoma Bravo to buy UK-listed Darktrace for £4.3bn
Offer comes less than two years after private equity group held talks about buying cyber security companyFinancial Times - Business -
Thoma Bravo to buy UK-listed Darktrace for £4.3bn
Offer comes less than two years after private equity group held talks about buying cyber security companyFinancial Times - Business -
Senior Russian Military Official Held on Corruption Charges in Defense Deals
A deputy defense minister responsible for the armed forces’ most ambitious construction projects was arrested in the highest-profile corruption scandal Russia has seen in years.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Turkish Central Bank Stays Hawkish Despite Likely Hitting Peak
Turkey’s central bank took a hawkish tone as it held its policy rate at 50%, Liam Peach, senior emerging markets economist at Capital Economics, says.The Wall Street Journal - World - Turkey -
Fantasy Baseball: This one change could help Yoshinobu Yamamoto reach ace-level production
Don't sell Yamamoto just yetCBS Sports - Sports - Fantasy Football -
Cost of buying a home in America reaches a new high, Redfin says
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.CBS News - Top stories -
Mexico's chief detective apologizes for saying his country is the 'champion' of fentanyl production
The head of Mexico’s detective service has apologized for saying his country is “the champion” of fentanyl and meth productionABC News - World -
Microsoft says cloud AI demand is exceeding supply even after 79% surge in capital spending
Microsoft has more demand than supply for running artificial intelligence models in the cloud.CNBC - Business - Microsoft -
Microsoft says cloud AI demand is exceeding supply even after 79% surge in capital spending
Microsoft has more demand than supply for running artificial intelligence models in the cloud.CNBC - Business - Microsoft -
Airbus CFO says A350 plane production increase not tied to Boeing troubles
Airbus is ramping up production of its A350 aircraft because of consumer demand and not the ongoing crisis at U.S. rival Boeing.CNBC - Business -
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 -
5th person charged in killing of 2 Kansas moms, officials say
Paul Grice, 31, was arrested and charged by Oklahoma authorities with murder and kidnapping in connection to the deaths of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley.CBS News - Top stories -
San Diego official says city is ‘new epicenter’ of border crisis
A San Diego official on Thursday dubbed his city the “new epicenter” for the border crisis and criticized California for “inflicting this upon ourselves.” “San Diego is the new epicenter for migrants and illegal immigration,” San Diego District 5 ...The Hill - Politics -
U.N. Official Says ‘Every Day Counts’ in Aid Efforts for Gaza
The top coordinator for humanitarian aid in the territory said Israel had made progress but that much more needed to be done to meet the vast need there.The New York Times - World -
The Latest | Israeli drone strike kills 2 in Lebanon after Hezbollah fires at an Israeli convoy
Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency says an Israeli drone strike on a car in the eastern part of the country has killed two peopleABC News - World - Israel -
Middle East Crisis: U.S. Won’t Suspend Aid, for Now, to Israeli Unit Accused of Abuses
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said the United States is working with Israel to address charges against the unit, which has been accused of human rights violations in the West Bank.The New York Times - World - Israel -
2 of the 4 horses that broke free in central London had surgery, British Army says
Four horses -- and at least one of them soaked in blood -- caused chaos across central London on Wednesday morning after breaking free in Westminster, officials said.ABC News - Top stories -
British Army says horses that bolted and ran loose in central London continue 'to be cared for'
The British Army says the military horses that bolted and ran loose when spooked by construction noise in central London earlier this week “continue to be cared for and closely observed."ABC News - World -
Humza Yousaf faces vote of no confidence after ending power sharing with Scottish Greens – UK politics live
First minister says deal ‘has served its purpose’ and is no longer providing stability in parliament . Humza Yousaf, the SNP leader and Scottish first minister, is holding a press conference now.. He says he has been in the post for little more ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Pep Guardiola says Phil Foden’s ‘third kid’ can help him reach full potential
Manchester City playmaker and partner expecting third childGuardiola: ‘It’s a question of time. He can improve a lot’Pep Guardiola has said the the third child Phil Foden and his partner are expecting may help the Manchester City playmaker reach ...The Guardian - World -
Falcons first-rounder Michael Penix Jr. says Kirk Cousins reached out to him following shocking selection
Things appear to be civil between Atlanta's two quarterbacksCBS Sports - Sports -
Emergency exit slide falls off Delta flight. What the airline says happened after takeoff in NYC
An emergency exit slide "separated" from a Delta flight Friday, prompting an emergency return to New York City's John F. Kennedy Airport.CBS News - Top stories -
Cannabis banking measure to be left out of FAA bill, industry exec says
Dutchie’s Bryan Barash said he’s disappointed that the SAFER Banking Act won’t be included in FAA funding bill.MarketWatch - Business -
Hamas official says group would lay down its arms if an independent Palestinian state is established
A top Hamas political official has told The Associated Press the Islamic militant group is willing to agree to a five-year truce with Israel and that it will lay down its weapons and convert into a political party if an independent Palestinian ...ABC News - World -
Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say
Officials say more than 100 long-finned pilot whales that beached on the western Australian coast have returned to sea, while 29 had died on the shoreABC News - World -
Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say
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Trump immunity case takeaways: Worry over lawlessness or hobbling POTUS dominates
The Supreme Court heard a historic case on whether Trump has immunity or can be criminally prosecuted over his efforts to overturn his 2020 election lossABC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
US on track to deliver aid to Gaza from sea by early May, officials say
The U.S. is on track to start delivering critical humanitarian aid into Gaza through a maritime corridor by early May and more details of the plan have been worked out, officials said. A senior military official said in a press call that ...The Hill - Politics -
Google plans to invest $2B to build data center in northeast Indiana: officials
Officials say Google plans to invest $2 billion to build a data center in northeastern Indiana to help power its artificial intelligence technology and cloud businessABC News - Tech - Google -
Google's New Privacy Plan Has Flaws, Regulator Says in Internal Documents
The Information Commissioner’s Office said in a draft report that Google’s proposed replacements for cookies have gaps that advertisers can exploit.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Google -
US has seen evidence of attempts by China to influence election, says Blinken
Secretary of state met Xi Jinping in Beijing and warned of sanctions over China’s support for Russian arms industry. Washington has seen evidence of attempts by Beijing to “influence and arguably interfere” in this year’s US elections, the ...The Guardian - World - China -
Planemaker Embraer CEO says supply chain has been improving
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Trump's allies are quietly drafting proposals that would attempt to erode the Federal Reserve's independence if the former president wins a second term.
Trump’s allies are quietly drafting proposals that would attempt to erode the Federal Reserve’s independence if the former president wins a second term.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Guardian view on globalisation’s discontent: it’s not right for poor countries to fund the rich | Editorial
Wealthy nations exploit their position as the world’s bankers to siphon off hundreds of billions from the needy. Developing nations have long complained that globalisation has enthroned western currencies in such a way as to subsidise living ...The Guardian - World -
The 'Senior' Jobs That Require Little or No Experience
Many early-career jobs now come with inflated titles, and a loophole in the FTC’s new ban on noncompetes could lead to dubious promotionsThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Honda Commits to E.V.s With Big Investment in Canada
The Japanese automaker, which has been slow to sell electric vehicles, said it would invest $11 billion to make batteries and cars in Ontario.The New York Times - Business