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'We are not fine': War casts shadow over Eid in Gaza
Palestinians say they cannot celebrate the Muslim festival due to the widespread pain and sadness.BBC News - Top stories -
U.S. Issues New Travel Restrictions Over Possible Iranian Strike
The State Department has barred its employees from traveling to large parts of Israel. Iran has repeatedly vowed to strike back over the deadly bombing this month of an Iranian Embassy complex in Syria.The New York Times - World - Iran -
Jon Rahm casts pale shadow of his former Augusta self in mediocre Masters defence
Jon Rahm is the not first defending champion at the Masters to struggle. Indeed, it has turned into a trend since Tiger Woods became only the third player in history to retain his title 22 years ago.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
China's Air Passenger Numbers Surge in First Quarter
Chinese air passenger numbers surged at the start of the year amid pent-up domestic travel demand and government stimulus to revive cross-border travel.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
China’s ‘red circle’ law firms rush to tap other markets
Mainland’s biggest firms opening offices in Asia, US and Africa as they seek to challenge international rivalsFinancial Times - World - China -
World's busiest airports show surge in international travel. Here are the rankings
Airports from Tokyo to London logged big increases in travelers in 2024.CNBC - Business -
Zion Williamson's Pelicans are serious: With strong cast and surging star, they 'never had a team like this'
New Orleans has tons of talent, and it has spent all season putting its pieces in the proper placesCBS Sports - Sports -
Russian Crude Shipments Surge to the Highest in Almost a Year
Yahoo News - World - Russia -
Solomon Islanders cast votes in an election that will shape relations with China
Voting has ended across the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific nation’s first general election since the government switched diplomatic allegiances from Taiwan to Beijing and struck a secret security pact that has raised fears of the Chinese ...ABC News - World - China -
China to Build More Coal Mines to Feed Surging Power Capacity
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Collibra tackles the ‘shadow AI’ problem with new governance application
Collibra unveils new AI governance, automation, and data democratization tools to help enterprises ensure the data fueling their AI initiatives is reliable, compliant, and accessible.VentureBeat - Tech -
Australia records lowest seven-day Covid death rate for more than two years
Expert says immunity from vaccines and Omicron infections have combined to reduce severe disease. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralia has recorded ...The Guardian - World - Covid -
Covid vaccines not linked to sudden death in young people, CDC report finds
There is no evidence that mRNA Covid vaccines cause fatal cardiac arrest or other deadly heart problems in teens and young adults, a CDC report finds.NBC News - Top stories - Covid -
IMF Warns Surge in U.S., China Debt Could Have 'Profound' Impact on Global Economy
The U.S. and Chinese governments should take action to lower future borrowing, as a surge in their debts threatens to have “profound” effects on the global economy, the International Monetary Fund said.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
'It's the best job ever': 'Family Guy' cast reflects on 25 years of irreverent humor
"Family Guy," the animated Fox series, recently celebrated 25 years on the air. The voice cast and showrunners gathered to reflect on the show's history.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Sum 41's 'energy and attitude' inspires new bands
Frontman Deryck Whibley tells BBC Newsbeat it's "really cool" to still influence bands after decades.BBC News - Top stories -
US’s most endangered rivers are in New Mexico: Report
The rivers of New Mexico are the most threatened waterways in the country, according to a recently released report by advocacy group American Rivers. The report ranks the Top 10 most endangered waterways in the United States, noting that ...The Hill - Politics -
Duolingo’s stock jumps 6% on news it is joining S&P MidCap 400
Duolingo Inc.’s stock popped 6% in extended trading Wednesday following news it is joining the S&P MidCap 400.MarketWatch - Business -
Russia and China pledged to deepen their growing alliance and shared opposition to what they describe as the U.S.'s attempts to dominate the world order.
Russia and China pledged to deepen their growing alliance and shared opposition to what they describe as the U.S.’s attempts to dominate the world order.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Travelers’ stock suffers biggest selloff in 4 years after profit miss
Travelers’ stock was hit hard Wednesday, after the property casualty insurer missed expectations for first-quarter profit, combined ratio, and net premiums written, while total revenue beat views.MarketWatch - Business -
Kamala Harris, Traveling to Arizona, Will Slam Trump Over Abortion
The vice president is set to lean into a partywide attack on Donald Trump and fellow Republicans, who are newly on the defensive over the issue.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
In Final Rally Before New York Trial, Trump Again Casts Himself as Political Victim
Campaigning in Pennsylvania on Saturday, Donald J. Trump once more falsely asserted that his criminal charges were an attempt by Democrats to keep him from the White House.The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
Mortgage refinance demand surges even as rates cross back over 7%. Here's why
The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) increased to 7.01% from 6.91%.CNBC - Business - Mortgage -
China's exports picked up in the first quarter of the year.
China’s exports picked up in the first quarter of the year.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
One of 2022's closest House races is primed for a rematch — with a fight over the GOP's future first
The House seat in southwest Washington state is among Republicans' top targets to expand their majority in 2024 — if they can nominate a candidate who can win.NBC News - Politics -
Justice Dept. Nears $100 Million Settlement to Larry Nassar Victims Over FBI Failures
The deal, which could be announced in coming weeks, would bring an end to one of the last major cases stemming from a horrific sports scandal.The New York Times - Top stories -
Fantasy Baseball Rankings Movers: Jackson Holliday surges with promotion news; Tyler O'Neill also rising
Meanwhile, Nico Hoerner will need to turn things around quickly to avoid a fallCBS Sports - Sports -
AMD’s stock can surge 40%, this new bull says — even as Nvidia still dominates
HSBC turns bullish on AMD shares, saying there won’t just be one winner in the market for AI GPUs.MarketWatch - Business -
Pope will travel to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore
The Vatican says Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Singapore in SeptemberABC News - World -
Rare lunar event to shed light on Stonehenge’s links to the moon
Archaeologists and astronomers to study Wiltshire site’s lesser understood connection to the moon. The rising and setting of the sun at Stonehenge, especially during the summer and winter solstices, continues to evoke joy, fascination and ...The Guardian - World -
S&P 500 gives up its earlier gains — but Meta bucks the trend as new AI model debuts
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Business -
Blizzard Videogames to Return to China in New NetEase Deal
Blizzard Entertainment will collaborate with China’s NetEase to bring its blockbuster game titles back to the mainland Chinese market this summer.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Blizzard Videogames to Return to China in New NetEase Deal
Blizzard Entertainment will collaborate with China’s NetEase to bring its blockbuster game titles back to the mainland Chinese market this summer.The Wall Street Journal - Business - China -
New York Philharmonic to tour China this summer
The New York Philharmonic will give five concerts in China this summer in what it says will be first visit to the mainland by a U.S. orchestra since 2019ABC News - Entertainment - New York -
EU Goes on China Trade Offensive After Getting ‘Played’
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Ratings agency downgrades China debt outlook over economic uncertainty
Fitch cut to negative comes as country moves away from reliance on growth from property sectorYahoo Sports - Sports - China -
Weak China inflation data fuels concern over consumer demand
Figures underline challenges for the world’s second-largest economyFinancial Times - Business - China -
Majority of south-east Asians favour China over US, survey finds
Beijing becomes Asean’s preferred choice over Washington for first time in Singapore think-tank pollFinancial Times - World - China -
China sanctions 2 U.S. defense companies and says they support arms sales to Taiwan
China has announced rare sanctions against two U.S. defense companies over what it calls their support for arms sales to TaiwanABC News - World - China -
Germany's Scholz begins visit to China in city of over 30 million
Yahoo News - World - China