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Canary Wharf offices lose £900mn of value
Docklands financial estate secures backing from lenders for £550mn debt deal against backdrop of falling valuationsFinancial Times - Business -
‘Confined to this little island’: Britons criticise rejection of EU youth mobility deal
Hundreds voice dismay at Sunak and Starmer, accusing them of misreading UK attitudes towards Europe. Elena, 35, was “flabbergasted” when she heard that both Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer had dismissed a proposal by the European Commission to ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Cubs reliever Luke Little forced to change his glove because of white in American flag patch
Chicago Cubs reliever Luke Little says he had to change his glove before he entered the team's 4-3 victory over Houston because of an American flag patchABC News - Sports -
Cubs reliever Luke Little had to change his glove due to an American flag patch
Little said that he's been using the glove since Class A ballCBS Sports - Sports -
Blackstone struck a deal to acquire restaurant franchiser Tropical Smoothie Cafe from Levine Leichtman Capital for nearly $2 billion, including debt.
Blackstone struck a deal to acquire restaurant franchiser Tropical Smoothie Cafe from Levine Leichtman Capital for nearly $2 billion, including debt.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Scottish leader faces battle for survival after ending power-sharing deal over climate change clash
Scotland’s leader is facing a potential battle for survival after ending a three-year power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Green Party following a clash over climate change policiesABC News - World - Climate -
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 -
Why now is a great time to consider debt relief
A debt relief service may be able to help you deal with mounting debt. Here's why now is a great time to sign up.CBS News - Top stories -
More Americans have little, no confidence in Netanyahu: Poll
An increasing number of Americans have little to no trust in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netaynahu's handling of world affairs, according to a new poll. A new report, issued Thursday by Pew Research Center, found 53 percent of U.S. adults said ...The Hill - Politics -
America's Economy Is No. 1. That Means Trouble.
Solid growth, big deficits and a strong dollar stir memories of past crises.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Tricky Logistics Behind Direct-to-Consumer Strategies
Suppliers stepping up efforts to reach shoppers are having to mount costly new supply chains built to the task.The Wall Street Journal - World -
US West seeks development of workforce, sustainable economy
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story US West seeks development of workforce, sustainable economy As hotspots across the U.S. West strengthen their stature as hubs for technological ...The Hill - Politics -
U.S. Economy Grew at 1.6% Rate in First-Quarter Slowdown
Gross domestic product, adjusted for inflation, increased at a 1.6 percent annual rate in the first three months of the year.The New York Times - Top stories -
U.S. Economy Grew at 1.6% Rate in First Quarter
Consumers ensured that growth continued, but the latest data showed signs of vulnerability elsewhere.The New York Times - Business -
A Penthouse With a ‘Little Garden of Eden’ Is Listed at Nearly $5 Million
David Saint, a theater director and a producer of the 2021 film version of “West Side Story,” is selling his duplex with a wraparound terrace in the East Village.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
New Federal Rules Set Overtime Pay Guidelines for Salaried Workers
The Biden administration finalizes overtime regulations for millions more salaried workers who earn less than $43,888 a year.Inc. - Business -
Nursing homes: Will new federal rules curb abuse and lead to better care?
The challenge of finding and hiring staff at nursing homes is enormous.MarketWatch - Business -
5 things to know about the new federal ban on noncompete agreements
Proponents say a sweeping ban on noncompete clauses should boost workers, but the new rules face serious legal challenges.CBS News - Top stories -
Democrats fret it could be curtains for local theaters without federal funds
Professional nonprofit theaters haven’t recovered from the Covid pandemic, with dozens of stages set to shutter. Democrats are introducing legislation that could keep the curtains from closing.NBC News - Top stories -
Democrats fret it could be curtains for local theaters without federal funds
Professional nonprofit theaters haven’t recovered from the Covid pandemic, with dozens of stages set to shutter. Democrats are introducing legislation that could keep the curtains from closing.NBC News - Politics -
Sanity Prevails, and So Does Mike Johnson
Democrats decline to join the GOP chaos caucus, allowing the speaker to survive.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The TikTok Ultimatum Is Here. What Does It Mean?
This week, we talk about the looming TikTok ban and what it means for the politicians and influencers who regularly post on the platform.Wired - Tech - Tiktok -
The Politics of Ukraine Are Changing
Nine more Senate Republicans reject the isolationist temptation.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
GDP set to top 2% again, extending hot streak for U.S. economy
The U.S. economy appears to have grown by 2% or more for the seventh quarter in a row in the first three months of 2024 — but a wider trade deficit could throw up a roadblock.MarketWatch - Business -
South Korea's Economy Posts Stronger-Than-Expected First-Quarter Growth
Asia’s fourth-largest economy expanded 3.4% in the first quarter on improving private consumption, construction increases and steady exports.The Wall Street Journal - World - South Korea -
Meet the weavers, knitters and designers recharging Ireland’s luxe economy
The country used to export its big names. Now they’re staying homeFinancial Times - World -
US economy grew less than expected in first quarter at 1.6% rate
Previous indicators of robust growth have set back expectations of Fed rate cuts and wrongfooted marketsFinancial Times - World -
Biden dealt blow as investors scale back bets on pre-election rate cut
Markets no longer fully confident of move by September following new growth and inflation dataFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
New U.S. military aid is finally heading to Ukraine — but is it too little, too late?
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine needed this.NBC News - Politics - Ukraine -
Anne Heche's 'insolvent' estate cannot settle debts, actor's son claims in legal docs
Homer Laffoon, Anne Heche's son and the executor of her estate, said in legal documents that his mother's estate is "not in a condition to be closed."Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Anne Heche’s son says her estate cannot pay its debt of over $6 million
Anne Heche’s son said her estate is unable to pay its debts following her 2022 death after the fiery crash of her car into a Los Angeles home.NBC News - Top stories -
As Meta’s stock slides, investors are flocking to its bonds and other Magnificent Seven debt
As Meta Platform Inc.’s stock suffers a bruising 13% rout on Thursday, investors are flocking to its bonds, which are seeing the most net buying of any of the so-called Magnificent Seven companies.MarketWatch - Business -
Does a fixed-rate HELOC make sense in today's elevated rate environment?
There are benefits to considering a fixed-rate HELOC in today's economic climate, but there are downsides, too.CBS News - Top stories -
Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?
H5N1, an avian flu virus, has killed tens of thousands of marine mammals, and infiltrated American livestock for the first time. Scientists are working quickly to assess how it is evolving and how much of a risk it poses to humans.The New York Times - Health -
What does 'Sapphic' mean? An ancient term is having a modern moment
From the Sapph-lit book club to the Sapph-o-rama film series and the Sapphic Sandwich Instagram account, a word with an ancient Greek namesake is being reclaimed by women-loving women.NBC News - Top stories -
Student protesters are demanding universities divest from Israel. What does that mean?
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators are calling on universities to sell investments in companies they say are complicit in war in Gaza. As protests against Israel’s offensive in Gaza are spreading throughout American campuses, one demand made by ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Speaker Johnson calls on Columbia University president to resign and threatens federal funding for colleges
After a meeting with Columbia University President Minouche Shafik, House Speaker Mike Johnson called on her to resign Wednesday if she can’t tamp down Gaza war protests at the school and threatened federal funding for colleges that don't create ...NBC News - Politics -
Speaker Johnson calls on Columbia University president to resign and threatens federal funding for colleges
After a meeting with Columbia University President Minouche Shafik, House Speaker Mike Johnson called on her to resign Wednesday if she can’t tamp down Gaza war protests at the school and threatened federal funding for colleges that don't create ...NBC News - Top stories -
Federal judge denies Trump's bid for new trial in E. Jean Carroll case
A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump's request for a new trial in the civil suit brought by the writer E. Jean Carroll, who was awarded an $83.3 million judgment.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski says Poland wants to return to group of countries setting the European Union's direction
Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski says Poland wants to return to group of countries setting the European Union's directionABC News - World