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U.S. weekly jobless claims drop to lowest level since mid-February
Initial jobless claims fell by 5,000 to 207,000 in the week ended April 20, the Labor Department said Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Meta’s plans for AI spending spree send shares lower
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Meta’s plans for AI spending spree send shares lower
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Pentagon rushes $1bn in weapons to Kyiv after Biden signs aid bill
US president says ‘we need to move fast’ as Ukrainian troops falter on front linesFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Biden campaign will continue to use TikTok despite divest-or-ban law
US president’s campaign has posted on Chinese-owned video app in attempt to appeal to younger votersFinancial Times - World - Joe Biden -
US applications for jobless claims fall to lowest level in 9 weeks
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to hold up despite higher interest rates imposed by the Federal Reserve in its bid to curb inflationABC News - Top stories -
Dow closes lower by more than 370 points as inflation, growth worries resurface: Live updates
Stocks fell Thursday after the latest U.S. economic data showed a sharp slowdown in growth and pointed to persistent inflation.CNBC - Business -
The U.S. fertility rate fell to 1.62 births per woman in 2023, a 2% decline from a year earlier and the lowest rate since the government began tracking it in the 1930s.
The U.S. fertility rate fell to 1.62 births per woman in 2023, a 2% decline from a year earlier and the lowest rate since the government began tracking it in the 1930s.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bishop investigated over misleading accounts claim
Bishop Anne Dyer, who was suspended in 2022 over allegations of bullying, denies the new claims.BBC News - Top stories -
Dommaraju Gukesh Wins The Candidates’ Tournament
Dommaraju Gukesh, a 17-year-old grandmaster from India, is the youngest player ever to win the Candidates Tournament.The New York Times - Top stories -
What's Driving the Bond Selloff?
The yield on 10-year Treasurys jumped above 4.7%. While disappointing growth may boost hope of lower rates, the read on inflation complicates the picture.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What's Driving the Bond Selloff?
The yield on 10-year Treasurys jumped above 4.7%. While disappointing growth may boost hope of lower rates, the read on inflation complicates the picture.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 -
Google Parent Alphabet Looks to Continue Revenue Growth
The search giant has reported four straight quarters of accelerating sales growth and been investing in artificial-intelligence technology. Still, Google’s advertising sales last quarter fell short of expectations.The Wall Street Journal - World - Google -
Microsoft Hopes to See Continued AI Mania
Investors will be watching how enthusiasm over artificial intelligence technology is fueling demand for Microsoft’s cloud services.The Wall Street Journal - World - Microsoft -
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 -
Airbus Sticks to Plane-Delivery Goal, Ramps Up A350 Production
Airbus posted higher revenue and profit for the first quarter, backed its goal to deliver more planes this year than in 2023 and decided to increase production of its A350 wide-body jets, extending its lead over beleaguered rival Boeing.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Forecasters predict record number of hurricanes
Weather forecasters at the University of Pennsylvania predicted a record hurricane season for 2024 on Thursday, a “hyperactive” season that could threaten the Gulf Coast. The Penn forecast predicts between 27 and 39 named tropical storms, with the ...The Hill - Politics -
Microsoft cloud growth accelerates on back of AI push
Microsoft saw a pickup in the segment containing video games after buying publisher Activision Blizzard in October.CNBC - Business - Microsoft -
18 savings accounts to open for May (up to 5.55% APY)
You don't have to accept a low interest rate on your savings. There are many great account options to consider.CBS News - Top stories -
US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
The number of U.S. births fell last yearABC News - Health -
As it happened: London mayor hopefuls in BBC debate
Four of the candidates vying to become the city's mayor have taken part in a BBC London hustings.BBC News - Top stories -
TikTok Ban Is 'Misguided,' Says Former Presidential Candidate
Representative Dean Phillips warns that the country has a privacy problem on its hands with all apps, not just TikTok.Inc. - Business - Tiktok -
U.S. and 17 other countries demand that Hamas release hostages held in Gaza
In a joint statement, the U.S. and 17 other nations urged Hamas to release hostages held in Gaza and open the way to a ceasefire with Israel.NBC News - Top stories -
U.S. and 17 other countries demand that Hamas release hostages held in Gaza
In a joint statement, the U.S. and 17 other nations urged Hamas to release hostages held in Gaza and open the way to a ceasefire with Israel.NBC News - Politics -
17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
Seventeen states are challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortionsABC News - Health - Abortion -
Chess: Gukesh, 17, shocks favourites to become youngest challenger for title
The Chennai teenager won the Candidates by just half a point and will take on China’s Ding Liren for the world crown in a 14-game series later this year. Gukesh Dommaraju became, at 17, the youngest ever Candidates winner and world championship ...The Guardian - World -
62 percent of Biden voters want to replace both candidates on the ballot: Poll
Roughly 6 in 10 voters backing President Biden say they’d replace both the incumbent and his rival former President Trump on the 2024 ballot if they could, polling released Wednesday shows. A Pew Research report found 62 percent of Biden ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Sweden should spend more on defense and increase the number of conscripts, lawmakers recommend
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Angela van den Bogerd shown letter blaming Post Office for sub-postmaster's death
The former executive is being grilled about the Post Office's response to Martin Griffiths taking his own life in 2013.BBC News - Top stories -
Why you should split your funds between a CD and high-yield savings account now
High-yield savings accounts and CDs both offer unique benefits. Here's why you should use both of them now.CBS News - Top stories -
How the first 17 games of the Stanley Cup playoffs will influence the rest of the first round
From the Rangers' victory variety to the Leafs' power-play struggles to the Predators' new identity, here's what we've learned in the 2024 postseason.ESPN - Sports -
Biden and 17 other world leaders issue call for Hamas to release remaining hostages in Gaza
President Biden and 17 other world leaders issued a statement Thursday calling on Hamas to release the remaining hostages taken during the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in Israel, arguing that doing so would bring about a prolonged cease-fire in the ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Middle East Crisis: U.S. and 17 Other Nations Call on Hamas to Release Hostages
“The fate of the hostages and the civilian population in Gaza, who are protected under international law, is of international concern,” the leaders said in a joint statement.The New York Times - World -
2024 NFL Draft grades: Why the Vikings got a steal in Dallas Turner at No. 17 overall
Here's what Minnesota is getting in the former Alabama edge rusherCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
UK tech darling Darktrace rallies 17% after agreeing $5.32 billion private equity sale to Thoma Bravo
The move will be seen as a major blow to the London Stock Exchange.CNBC - Business - United Kingdom