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Mitch McConnell sees Ukraine aid as one of the most important legislative victories of his career
For Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the monthslong fight over U.S. aid to Ukraine carried historical implications.NBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Mitch McConnell sees Ukraine aid as one of the most important legislative victories of his career
For Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the monthslong fight over U.S. aid to Ukraine carried historical implications.NBC News - Politics - Ukraine -
Ranking the top 10 most important MLB offseason additions after first month: Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto and more
Through trade and free agency, several teams turned their fortunes around this winterCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Why is it so cold this week?
Why has the weather felt so wintry recently, and when can we expect a change to something warmer?BBC News - 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 -
A historic 10 days for Joe Biden
This is the week it all came together, and President Biden showed why his experience and wisdom as a global leader keeps America strong.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
The 30 Best Movies on Hulu This Week
From Poor Things to Dune: Part One, here’s everything you need to watch on Hulu right now.Wired - Tech -
AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa
April 19-25, 2024 French police evict migrants from a makeshift camp in Paris ahead of the Olympics, Portugal commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, clean-up operations take place in South Africa during the Earth Day, and ...ABC News - World -
NBA playoffs: Who's had the most impressive start to the postseason? Most surprising?
Our NBA writers weigh in on the first week of the playoffs and look ahead to what they're watching as the series shift to crucial Game 3s.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
15 Looks That Did the Most at Coachella
The music festival had plenty of memorable fashion. Most (but not all) of it was ostentatious.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
S&P Cuts Boeing's Ratings Outlook to Negative
A purchase of Spirit AeroSystems would “introduce additional potential headwinds for Boeing on its path to cash flow and leverage recovery,” the agency said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
S&P Cuts Boeing's Ratings Outlook to Negative
A purchase of Spirit AeroSystems would “introduce additional potential headwinds for Boeing on its path to cash flow and leverage recovery,” the agency said.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Scout jamboree disaster blamed on S Korea government
An independent report says authorities failed to deliver a safe event for thousands of children.BBC News - Top stories -
MPs demand clarity on post-Brexit border checks on food imports from EU
High error rates risk automatically sending thousands of trucks for physical inspection, officials warnFinancial Times - World -
Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 April 2024
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AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
April 19-25, 2024 A transitional council tasked with bringing political stability to gang-ravaged Haiti has been installed. Ecuadorians vote overwhelmingly for toughening the fight against gangs. Thousands of Indigenous people gather in Brazil’s ...ABC News - World -
Trump Respects Women, Most Men Say
Women do not see it that way, and that could matter this fall.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
The 3 most affordable borrowing options right now
Interest rates are elevated, but there are still affordable lending options to consider if you need to borrow money.CBS News - Top stories -
The New Most Dreaded Word at Work: 'Hey'
Instant messages with nothing more than a quick greeting—known as “hey hanging”—spark office anxiety. “Am I fired? Am I in trouble?”The Wall Street Journal - World -
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 -
U.S. economic growth slower than expected in 2024's first quarter
The U.S. GDP increased at a 1.4% annualized rate in the first quarter of 2024, a pace that's slower than expected and much lower than the 3.4% growth seen in the fourth quarter of 2023. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on why ...CBS News - Top stories -
Ukraine's air defence plea falls short in S Europe
Greece says it cannot spare its defence systems and Spain reportedly says it can only provide missiles.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Open Higher as PCE Inflation Hits 2.7%
Stocks opened higher, putting indexes on track for weekly gains despite another round of firm inflation data.The Wall Street Journal - World - US Open -
Taylor Swift hits 1bn Spotify streams in a week with Tortured Poets Department
Swift’s new album breaks another streaming record after already becoming the platform’s most-streamed album in a day. Taylor Swift’s new album The Tortured Poets Department has become the first to reach 1bn Spotify streams in a week.. The platform ...The Guardian - World -
Legislation banning TikTok is coming this week. How will it affect the music industry?
While the legislation would have profound impacts across the tech, political, entertainment, media and marketing worlds, music may be hit especially hard.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Tiktok -
Small Business Week Is Around the Corner. Here's What's On Tap From the SBA
Small Business Week kicks off on April 28.How are you celebrating your small business?Inc. - Business -
Biden, Seeking to Build on Fruitful Week, Will Announce Billions in Chip Grants
The $6.1 billion for Micron, to shore up the domestic supply of semiconductors, comes after a key union endorsement and passage of an aid bill central to the president’s foreign policy agenda.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
US applications for jobless claims fall to lowest level in 9 weeks
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to hold up despite higher interest rates imposed by the Federal Reserve in its bid to curb inflationABC News - Top stories -
Biden, Seeking to Build on Fruitful Week, Announces Billions in Chip Grants
The $6.1 billion for Micron, to shore up the domestic supply of semiconductors, comes after a key union endorsement and passage of an aid bill central to the president’s foreign policy agenda.The New York Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Middle East Crisis: Blinken Will Visit Israel Next Week, Official Says
The top U.S. diplomat will return to Israel, an official there said, as tensions between the allies have grown and talks on a cease-fire in Gaza appear stalled.The New York Times - World - Israel -
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 -
Spring Wardrobe Inspiration From the Most Colorful City in Mexico
Wander through the city of Oaxaca, Mexico, with a pared-back spring wardrobe that’s as creative as it is carefree.The Wall Street Journal - World - Mexico -
Capcom Is Delisting Three Of Its Most Underrated Games--And It's Unclear Why
Capcom is delisting some of its most underrated games soon, namely ones from the Dark Void series.. According to Steam, the games Dark Void, Dark Void Zero, and Flock will be removed from the storefront on May 8. The reasoning behind the delisting ...GameSpot - Tech -
Is Connor Hubbard the most boring man on the internet? | Arwa Mahdawi
His viral TikToks of his generic 9-5 life in a Texas suburb have become a Rorschach test of sorts. Connor Hubbard might be the most boring man on the internet. The 29-year-old dresses like a generic white guy, lives in a nice but unremarkable ...The Guardian - World -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘The Problem Was He Smelled Really Good’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
'Terrestrial Verses' Review: Stories of Struggle in Iran
This modest but methodical film comprises a series of vignettes in which Iranian people confront the constrictions of their society.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Level 5's New Mech RPG Combat Game Could Scratch Your Gundam Itch
Developer Level 5 has just dropped its new mech RPG game, Megaton Musashi W: Wired. It's available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.. The game was first released in Japan for consoles in November 2021 and has now made its ...GameSpot - Tech -
Red Bull stunned by shock news F1’s top designer Adrian Newey is to leave
Newey believed to be unhappy with events this seasonNews deals blow to Red Bull hopes of keeping VerstappenRed Bull’s chief technical officer, Adrian Newey, is expected to leave the team, it has been reported. Newey is the most successful designer ...The Guardian - World -
Troubling S&P 500 chart suggests that stock investors have a rough road ahead
Oversold rally earlier this week doesn’t erase the U.S. market’s negative picture.MarketWatch - Business -
Fallout 4's Free PS5 Update Is Bugged, Will Be Coming To PS Plus Extra Members Says Bethesda
Fallout 4's long-awaited free next-gen update is here, but those attempting to download the update for PlayStation 5 have run into an issue that Bethesda says it's currently working on fixing.Many PlayStation users were quick to complain that they ...GameSpot - Tech