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Stocks Fall After GDP, Inflation Data
Stocks and government bonds fell sharply after fresh data showed the U.S. economy slowed in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hong Kong's stock-exchange operator reported lower net profit for the second straight quarter, with poor market sentiment cutting further into trading and listing activity.
Hong Kong’s stock-exchange operator reported lower net profit for the second straight quarter, with poor market sentiment cutting further into trading and listing activity.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Kiribati parliament votes to remove Australian-born high court judge
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Abbott says pro-Palestine protesters at UT Austin ‘belong in jail’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said the pro-Palestine protesters on the University of Texas at Austin campus “belong in jail” and that arrests were being made. “Arrests being made right now & will continue until the crowd disperses. These protesters ...The Hill - Politics -
Supreme Court to Hear Trump Immunity Case, and Campus Protests Spread
Plus, new airline refund rules.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Protesters demonstrate outside Supreme Court ahead of Trump immunity case
NBC News' Shaquille Brewster reports from outside the Supreme Court where protesters are demonstrating as the court is set to hear arguments over former President Trump's claim of presidential immunity in the election interference case against him.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
For Maxine Hong Kingston, Age Is Just Time Going By
At 83, the novelist and professor emerita at the University of California, Berkeley, likes to “go into the new.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Head of Vietnam's parliament resigns amid corruption probe
Vietnamese state media outlet VN Express reports that the head of Vietnam’s Parliament, Vuong Dinh Hue, has resignedABC News - World -
Head of Vietnam's parliament resigns amid corruption probe
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In Photos: The Skies in Athens Turn Orange From Sahara Dust Storm
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Photos: Hellish Dust Storm in Greece Leaves Athens Dark Orange
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Tornadoes destroy homes in Nebraska as severe storms tear across Midwest
Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebraska and a destructive storm moved from a largely rural area into the Omaha area.CBS News - Top stories -
Man jailed for trying to smuggle drugs into country
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‘Can you catch it as well?’: bird stunt causes flap in European parliament
Slovakian MEP pulls dove from bag and frees it as ‘symbol of peace’, prompting criticism from colleagues. A Slovakian MEP has raised eyebrows by producing a live bird from a bag and releasing it into the European parliament in what he said was a ...The Guardian - World -
The German parliament votes for an annual veterans' day to honor military service
The German parliament has voted to introduce an annual national “veterans’ day” to honor people who have served in the military, which often has struggled to gain recognition in the countryABC News - World -
Far-Right Greek Party Is Banned From E.U. Parliament Elections
The Supreme Court in Greece found that Spartans had “offered their party as a cloak” for the former spokesman of the banned neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn.The New York Times - World -
Resignation of Vietnam’s Parliament Chief Stirs Fresh Political Chaos
Vuong Dinh Hue’s departure comes amid a growing anticorruption push and weeks after Vietnam’s president resigned.The New York Times - World -
Sue Bird joins Seattle Storm ownership group after 21 years of starring for them
Sue Bird won four championships and made the playoffs 18 times with the Storm.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Severe spring storms put 21 million under threat of possible tornadoes and hail
Severe spring storms will bring heavy rain and thunder to the Plains into the Mississippi Valley this weekend — including possible powerful tornadoes, large hail and flooding.NBC News - Top stories -
Nurse who stole more than £100k from patients jailed
He forged the signature of an elderly woman who was incapable of holding a pen, say police.BBC News - Top stories -
Celebrity Bag Designer Sentenced to Jail for Smuggling Exotic Skins
Nancy Gonzalez, whose clients included Britney Spears and Sofia Vergara, smuggled purses from her native Colombia to the United States using couriers. She will serve 18 months.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Nevada parents arrested after boy found in makeshift "jail cell"
Misty Scanlan, 46, and Jeffery Scanlan,41, were taken into custody and each booked on one count of child abuse and neglect.CBS News - Top stories -
Celebrity Bag Designer Sentenced to Jail for Smuggling Exotic Skins
Nancy Gonzalez, whose clients included Britney Spears and Sofia Vergara, smuggled purses from her native Colombia to the United States using couriers. She will serve 18 months.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Vietnamese state media reports head of parliament has resigned amid corruption probe
Vietnamese state media reports head of parliament has resigned amid corruption probeABC News - World -
Meta tumbles 10% on weak revenue forecast and Zuckerberg's comments on spending
Meta shares tumbled on Thursday after the company issued weak revenue guidance that overshadowed its first-quarter earnings beat.CNBC - Business -
12:30 Report — Trump’s NYC, DC courtroom split-screen
{beacon} View Online 12:30 REPORT Happy Thursday! I’ve been off for only a few days and I feel like I could write an entire “We Didn’t Start the Fire” song with all of the news I missed. But anyway, here’s what’s happening *today*: The Supreme ...The Hill - Politics -
Alphabet shares jump 14% on earnings beat, first-ever dividend
Alphabet reported better-than-expected earnings on Thursday and announced its first dividend.CNBC - Business -
NFL draft 2024: Falcons shock with Penix Jr quarterback pick – live
USC’s Caleb Williams selected first overall by BearsSix quarterbacks go in the top 12 picksHigh demand and supply set to create a glut of first-round QBsSend Oliver a tweet at @OllieConnolly at or email himRoger Goodell walks out to a rousing ...The Guardian - World - NFL -
12:30 Report — Trump returns to 'freezing' courtroom as defense finishes David Pecker cross-examination
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Friday! And happy White House Correspondents’ Association dinner weekend to all who celebrate!! The ex-publisher of the National Enquirer is testifying again today in former President Trump’s hush money trial. The ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Turkish rail officials jailed for more than 108 years for crash that left 25 dead
A court in Turkey sentenced nine rail officials to more than 108 years’ imprisonment over a crash six years ago that killed 25 people, local media reported on ThursdayABC News - World -
South African democracy: Did the 'get-out-of-jail' vote live up to the hype?
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A celebrity politician has been jailed for rape. Will Czech women be listened to now? | Apolena Rychlíková and Jakub Zelenka|
We helped bring Dominik Feri to justice. His trail should have rattled a complacent political establishment. He was spoken of as an extraordinary talent. A rising star with a million followers on Instagram, who made politics relevant for younger ...The Guardian - World -
Indigenous group detains 12 alleged gold miners in Amazon and hands them over to Brazilian police
An Indigenous group in Brazil says its members detained 12 people for allegedly mining illegally in the Amazon and handed them over to policeABC News - Top stories -
Indigenous group detains 12 alleged gold miners in Amazon and hands them over to Brazilian police
An Indigenous group in Brazil says its members detained 12 people for allegedly mining illegally in the Amazon and handed them over to policeABC News - World -
Indigenous group detains 12 alleged gold miners in Amazon and hands them over to Brazilian police
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College Football Playoff committee solves Army-Navy quagmire, mocks expanded 12-team field
The CFP management committee failed to advance on key details, howeverCBS Sports - Sports - College Football -
BHP makes $39 billion bid for Anglo American in mining mega play
Mining giant BHP Group on Thursday said it had made an all-share takeover offer for rival Anglo American, valuing the company at £31.1 billion ($38.9 billion).CNBC - Business -
Quarterbacks Williams, Daniels, Maye, Penix, McCarthy and Nix selected in top 12 of NFL draft
Caleb Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decadesABC News - Sports - NFL -
Broncos pick Bo Nix: Denver makes NFL Draft history by selecting Oregon QB at No. 12 overall
Here's what Denver is getting in its new quarterbackCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
NFL Draft Latest: Caleb Williams to Bears, record six QBs taken in first 12 picks
The Chicago Bears picked USC quarterback Caleb Williams to open the 2024 NFL draft, the first of six QBs in the top 12 picksABC News - Sports - NFL