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Calls for accountability intensify after Houston police chief retires amid scandal over dropped cases
For months, a police accountability group in Houston demaded that Finner resign after it was revealed that thousands of cases, including for serious offenses such as sexual assault, were inexplicably dropped over the years.NBC News - Top stories -
Dragging shoulder: Explaining MotoGP's unbelievable lean angles
MotoGP's knee-dragging cornering has taken fans' breath away for decades, but now riders are taking it further by getting their shoulders on the ground.ESPN - Sports -
Salvatore Ferragamo Revenue Dragged by Weakness in China Market
The Italian maker of luxury footwear and leather goods booked lower revenue for the first quarter, weighed by a weak consumer environment in China and the soft performance of its wholesale channel.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
"Operation Catch a Toe" leads to murder suspect with distinctive foot
How an unusual clue ended life on the run for fugitive William Greer, wanted for killing his girlfriend Tammy Myers and hiding her body.CBS News - Top stories -
Top Democrat stands behind FDIC chief
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Waters backs FDIC chair after scathing report Rep. Maxine Waters (Calif.), top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, ...The Hill - Politics -
Cruise ship sails into New York City port with 44-foot dead whale across its bow
A cruise ship sailed into New York City with a 44-foot dead whale across its bowABC News - Top stories - New York -
Norfolk Southern Chief Survives Activist's Push to Oust Him
The activist investor, Ancora Holdings, did score a partial victory, as shareholders voted to replace three members of the company’s 13-person board.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Biden’s Labor chief calls FDIC revelations ‘clearly horrific’
Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su described revelations stemming from a probe into allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination at a top bank regulator as “clearly horrific” at a hearing on Thursday. During tense questioning by Sen. John ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
‘No alternative’: EU climate chief urges MEPs not to use crisis as political tool
Exclusive: Wopke Hoekstra says EU must press ahead with cutting greenhouse gases and use policy to bring about economic benefits. Europe’s climate chief has warned against politicians trying to use the climate crisis as a wedge issue in the ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Graham says he trusts Israel more than Pentagon chief
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said he trusts Israel more than Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, as the Biden administration warns it will stop sending weapons to Israel if it invades Rafah. “Number one, I trust Israel more than I trust Austin. He ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Ford Names Former Lucid CFO Sherry House as Next Finance Chief
The newly appointed executive will move into the role in early 2025, succeeding John Lawler who is set to become vice chair.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Houston mayor says police chief is out amid probe into thousands of dropped cases
Houston’s mayor has replaced the city’s police chief, saying Wednesday it was the best thing for a law enforcement agency that’s still under intense scrutiny over why hundreds of thousands of cases were never investigated, including more than ...NBC News - Top stories -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy replaces special operations chief for second time in six months
Move comes after deputy prime minister and agriculture minister dismissed by government. South Korea’s position remains it will not supply lethal weapons to any country, president Yoon Suk Yeol said on Thursday, when asked if Seoul was prepared to ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Tesla’s product-launch chief quits — and takes a swipe at Elon Musk on his way out the door
Rich Otto said morale has been crushed by recent layoffs and harmony is out of balance.MarketWatch - Business - Elon Musk -
Japan defense chief urges higher security after drone video of warship posted on China social media
Japan’s defense chief has called for the bolstering of its anti-drone capability after a drone footage posted on a Chinese social media site showed a Japanese aircraft carrier docked at a restricted navy port west of TokyoABC News - World - China -
Ford names ex-Lucid Motors exec as next CFO, promotes current chief
Ford named the former CFO of electric-vehicle startup Lucid to replace its current CFO, who is being promoted to closely oversee the company's turnaround plan.CNBC - Business -
Bank 'optimistic' as it edges closer to summer cut
Its comments came as UK interest rates were left unchanged at a 16-year high of 5.25%.BBC News - Top stories -
Bank of England boss weighs in on UK economy row
Andrew Bailey told the BBC the recession was "mild" as figures on the economy are released Friday.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Are the Bank of England’s external rate-setters pointless?
With charts, data and vibes, we will prove: eh, probably not, but maybe more than they used to beFinancial Times - Business -
Bank of Mexico Leaves Benchmark Rate Unchanged at 11%
After cutting rates at its last meeting, the central bank voted unanimously for a pause as inflation edged higher in April.The Wall Street Journal - World - Mexico