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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon discusses his concerns about the future of the economy, the effect of overseas wars and the importance of U.S. leadership in a wide-ranging interview with WSJ’s Emma Tucker.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Microsoft CEO to Visit Southeast Asia With AI on Agenda
Satya Nadella will meet officials in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia next week, as the tech titan is betting on generative AI for long-term growth.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Microsoft -
Venice entry fee tickets go on sale. Here's how they work
Venice's long awaited entry fee for day trippers launched on April 25. Here's how to pay, and how to claim an exemption if you're staying in the city.CNN - Top stories -
Two charged in connection with deaths of five people in Channel
Pair from Sudan and South Sudan charged with immigration offences in UK. Two people have been charged with immigration offences in connection with the investigation into the deaths of five people, including a child, who were trying to cross the ...The Guardian - World -
Buckingham Palace strikes positive tone
The King's medical team are "sufficiently pleased" with his progress after he was diagnosed with cancer in February.BBC News - Top stories -
There Is No TikTok in China, Only Douyin. Here’s What It Is.
ByteDance owns both TikTok and Douyin, and although TikTok has more users around the world, Douyin is the company’s cash cow and a China mainstay.The New York Times - Business - Tiktok -
There Is No TikTok in China, Only Douyin. Here’s What It Is.
ByteDance owns both TikTok and Douyin, and although TikTok has more users around the world, Douyin is the company’s cash cow and a China mainstay.The New York Times - Top stories - Tiktok -
How one state is trying to make weight loss drugs cheaper
Weight loss drugs aren't covered by insurance for North Carolina's state employees. The state is negotiating with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to try to lower the costs.NBC News - Top stories -
How much are prices rising for you? Try our calculator
Use our calculator to find out how much the cost of living is going up in your household.BBC News - Top stories -
Rail Britannia?
Labour announce plans to renationalise nearly all passenger rail servicesBBC News - Top stories -
With ‘Alien’ back in theaters, ‘Alien: Romulus’ director teases how the new film connects
Ridley Scott’s “Alien” is back in theaters Friday for its 45th anniversary and to get audiences excited about the new installment coming in AugustABC News - Entertainment -
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 -
AP Week in Pictures: Asia
April 19-25, 2024 People cast votes in the first round of polling for India’s national election. A Long March rocket carrying a crew of Chinese astronauts in a Shenzhou-18 spaceship lifts off at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Military ...ABC News - World -
Where Giants go from here after Snell lands on injured list
Here's how the Giants plan to move forward after placing starting pitcher Blake Snell on the 15-day injured list.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Need to start saving for retirement? Here are 5 easy ways to get going.
One of the most important aspects of financial fitness is planning for retirement, and a crucial fact about retirement planning is that the earlier you start doing it, the easier it is to reach your goals.MarketWatch - Business -
TikTok Isn't Going Away---at Least Not Yet. Here's What to Know.
The Chinese owner will have up to a year to sell the app. If it doesn’t, then TikTok will be banned in the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Tiktok -
Six-team mock draft: How early did Caitlin Clark go?
Where did Caitlin Clark get picked? Here's how our first fantasy women's basketball mock draft played out.ESPN - Sports -
From state contracts to a dawn raid: how Europe turned on China’s Nuctech
Security equipment supplier’s machines are widely used at borders around the continent under public contractsFinancial Times - Business - China -
Europe turns on China’s Nuctech after decade of awarding security contracts
Security equipment supplier’s machines are widely used at borders around the continent under public contractsFinancial Times - World - China -
‘Let's go win a Super Bowl': Here's Kiran Amegadjie's first message to Bears fans
With the No. 75 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Bears brought home Yale offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie, a Chicago suburb native from Hinsdale. Here’s his first message to Bears fans after being drafted. “Bears nation, what’s up? It’s Kiran. I ...Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
TikTok could soon be sold. Here's how much it's worth.
President Joe Biden has signed legislation that could lead to TikTok being sold or banned. Here's who might buy it — and for how much.CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
A defense budget of $1 trillion is looming. Here’s how to stop it
Stopping a trillion-dollar Pentagon budget requires mass movement to overcome the arms industry’s hold over Congress.The Hill - Politics -
Here's how much income it takes to be considered rich in your state
The income needed to join your state's top earners can vary considerably, from a low of $329,620 annually in West Virginia to $719,253 in Washington D.C.CBS News - Top stories -
Their Sunday Ritual Kept Them Connected
Asiah James and Gerald Cannon II initially went with the flow, but after years of balancing professional ambitions and quality time together, decided to join forces forever.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
2024 NFL Draft: Here's how much time there is between first-round picks; how it differs in each round
Teams have an allotted amount time to put their pick inCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Here's how much credit card debt the average American has (and how to pay it off)
The average American is currently facing a hefty amount of credit card debt — but there are several ways to tackle it.CBS News - Top stories -
Labour pledges to fully renationalise rail network
Opposition says it will roll out reforms within first term if it wins UK general electionFinancial Times - Business -
The Papers: Labour 'vow to nationalise rail' and school stabbing
Labour's election promise on the train network and a "horrific" Wales stabbing feature in the papers.BBC News - Top stories -
How China’s Nuctech earned EU funds before being hit by EU raids
Also in this newsletter: Waiting for Emmanuel Macron’s words of wisdomFinancial Times - World - European Union -
Wave of exceptionally hot weather scorches south and south-east Asia
Warnings of dangerous temperatures across parts of Philippines, Thailand, Bangladesh and India as hottest months of the year are made worse by El Niño. Millions of people across South and Southeast Asia are facing sweltering temperatures, with ...The Guardian - World -
Allergies can make you miserable. Here's how to track pollen levels near you
Allergy season is here, but it doesn't have to make you miserableABC News - Top stories -
Hybrid Work Demands a Refresh. Here's How Our Own Office Design Measures Up
To befit its hybrid model, Inc.'s parent company, Mansueto Ventures, has incorporated focus rooms, new technologies, and more into its refreshed office space. Here's what experts say about these changes.Inc. - Business -
Here’s how much money No. 1 pick Caleb Williams and other 2024 NFL draft picks will earn on their rookie contracts
Dropping a few spots can cost players millions. In 2023, Kentucky quarterback prospect Will Levis was selected much later than expected, and lost out on tens of millions of dollars.MarketWatch - Business - NFL -
Did 49ers draft Brandon Aiyuk's replacement? Here's how WR reportedly reacted to team taking Ricky Pearsall
Aiyuk is up for a contract extension and has been the subject of trade rumorsCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
This couple’s quick visit to Mexico led them to a dream retirement there. Here’s how they live.
A couple visits the Mexican state of Yucatán and falls in love.MarketWatch - Business -
Activist Jana Partners calls for a strategic review at Wolfspeed. Here’s how it may develop
Activist investor Jana Partners recently disclosed a stake in the semiconductor company.CNBC - Business -
Here is the average credit score at every age in the U.S.—see how yours stacks up
On average, Americans appear to be managing their credit scores well, according to data from Equifax. Here's how it breaks down by age.CNBC - Business -
Allergies can make you miserable. Here's how to track pollen levels near you
Allergy season is here, but it doesn't have to make you miserableABC News - Health -
Labour promises rail nationalisation within five years of coming to power
Party pledges to bring all passenger rail – but not rolling stock – into public ownership as contracts with train operators expire. Labour will fully nationalise the train network within five years of coming to power, with a pledge to guarantee ...The Guardian - World -
Labour pledges to renationalise most rail services within five years
Labour says its plan will improve services - but the Tories say it is "pointless" and "unfunded".BBC News - Top stories