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We know how to deter British children from alcohol, say experts, after concerns over WHO report
Study found Great Britain had worst rate of child alcohol consumption in world, but youth drinking is said still to have ‘declined sharply’. In 2000, about 19% of children under 16 in England smoked, according to Action on Smoking and Health. By ...The Guardian - World -
NFL draft attendance record broken with over 700,000 attendees in Detroit
NFL draft in Detroit breaks attendance mark with 700,000 fansNashville drew 600,000 spectators over three days in 2019The NFL draft has a new attendance record after more than 700,000 fans flooded downtown Detroit for the three-day event.. ...The Guardian - World - NFL -
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 -
Campus Protests Over Gaza Intensify Amid Pushback by Universities and Police
There were more than 120 new arrests as universities moved to prevent pro-Palestinian encampments from taking hold as they have at Columbia University.The New York Times - Top stories -
Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1
Tyler Herro hit six of Miami’s franchise playoff-record 23 3-pointers to lead the Heat to a 111-101 victory over the Boston Celtics and tie their first-round playoff series at one game apieceABC News - Sports -
Realtors spend record $14.7 million on first-quarter lobbying as shakeup hits the real-estate industry
The National Association of Realtors scaled up its Washington lobbying effort in this year’s first quarter, according to disclosures.MarketWatch - Business -
FTC votes to ban noncompete clauses that bar employees from working for competitors
The FTC claims that noncompete agreements limit wage growth and increase prices for consumers.CNBC - Business -
Jeff Bezos isn't a fan of 'time blocking'—here's what he does instead to boost his productivity
Jeff Bezos doesn't time block or stick to a strict schedule to be successful and productive. Instead, he allots however much time he needs for mind wandering.CNBC - Business -
Biogen tops profit estimates as cost cuts take hold, Alzheimer's drug Leqembi launch picks up
Alzheimer's drug Leqembi brought in approximately $19 million in sales for the quarter, up from the $10 million the drug generated last year.CNBC - Business -
Biogen tops profit estimates as cost cuts take hold, Alzheimer's drug Leqembi launch picks up
Alzheimer's drug Leqembi brought in approximately $19 million in sales for the quarter, up from the $10 million the drug generated last year.CNBC - Business -
'Invest in these women': WNBA champion A'ja Wilson hopes Caitlin Clark's popularity helps the league grow
The five-time All-Star and two-time WNBA champion hopes to see the excitement around Clark help grow the league.CNBC - Business - WNBA -
Here’s a rapid-fire update on all 33 portfolio stocks including our tech giants reporting this week
During the Investing Club's Monthly Meeting on Wednesday, Jim Cramer offered his updated thinking on the stocks in the portfolio.CNBC - Business -
Chipotle posts big earnings beat as diners shake off higher prices
The burrito chain said traffic increased 5.4% in its first quarter.CNBC - Business -
IBM to acquire HashiCorp in $6.4 billion deal, reports another revenue miss
IBM said it would buy HashiCorp, a cloud software maker that's growing at a faster pace. IBM reported its third revenue miss in five quarters.CNBC - Business -
Workers earning up to $58K a year could soon become eligible for overtime pay
The Biden-Harris administration announced a final rule Tuesday that raises the minimum salary threshold to qualify for overtime pay.CNBC - Business -
Workers earning up to $58K a year could soon become eligible for overtime pay
The Biden-Harris administration announced a final rule Tuesday that raises the minimum salary threshold to qualify for overtime pay.CNBC - Business -
Biogen tops profit estimates as cost cuts take hold, Alzheimer's drug Leqembi launch picks up
Alzheimer's drug Leqembi brought in approximately $19 million in sales for the quarter, up from the $10 million the drug generated last year.CNBC - Business -
Rubrik prices IPO at $32 per share, above the expected range
Rubrik is hitting the market at a historically slow time for venture-backed tech IPOs.CNBC - Business -
Starbucks resumes bargaining with union after two sides thaw relationship
In February, Starbucks and Workers United said they found a "constructive path forward," marking a major strategic pivot for the coffee giant.CNBC - Business -
Starbucks resumes bargaining with union after two sides thaw relationship
In February, Starbucks and Workers United said they found a "constructive path forward," marking a major strategic pivot for the coffee giant.CNBC - Business -
Biogen tops profit estimates as cost cuts take hold, Alzheimer's drug Leqembi launch picks up
Alzheimer's drug Leqembi brought in approximately $19 million in sales for the quarter, up from the $10 million the drug generated last year.CNBC - Business -
Starbucks resumes bargaining with union after two sides thaw relationship
In February, Starbucks and Workers United said they found a "constructive path forward," marking a major strategic pivot for the coffee giant.CNBC - Business -
Meta loses $200 billion in value as Zuckerberg focuses earnings call on all the ways company bleeds cash
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg spooked investors on the company's quarterly earnings call Wednesday.CNBC - Business -
Amazon aggregator Thrasio loses CEO, other top execs as company works through bankruptcy
Thrasio, an early leader in the Amazon aggregator space, is undergoing an overhaul of its C-Suite two months after the company entered bankruptcy.CNBC - Business -
Geely-backed luxury EV brand Zeekr says it's already beating Tesla in parts of China
EV brand Zeekr is selling more cars than Tesla in parts of China, and plans to expand in Europe and Latin America this year, Zeekr CEO Andy An told CNBC.CNBC - Business - China -
Divided Bank of England faces political heat over calls for rate cuts
Analysts warn chancellor against public comments on likelihood of lower interest ratesFinancial Times - World -
Divided Bank of England faces political heat over calls for rate cuts
Analysts warn chancellor against public comments on likelihood of lower interest ratesFinancial Times - Business -
What to Watch This Weekend: Pablo Lopez's profile warrants optimism despite hard-hit rate, and more
Plus, why Chris Towers is having difficulty dismissing Joe Musgrove's recent strugglesCBS Sports - Sports -
Van Dijk, Alisson 5/10, Liverpool title hopes hit again
The title chances of Jurgen Klopp's team dwindled further after a 2-2 draw against West Ham.ESPN - Sports -
Wada hits back at ‘damaging’ bias accusations over handling of China case
Independent prosecutor Eric Cottier appointed to review caseIn 2021 23 swimmers were cleared of doping after positive tests The World Anti-Doping Agency has dismissed allegations that it is biased in favour of China as “damaging and baseless” and ...The Guardian - World - China -
NBA playoffs: Heat even series vs. Celtics with franchise record in 3-pointers, Thunder dominate Pelicans
The Thunder did No. 1 seed things. The Celtics not so much.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Seattle hospital won't turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit settlement with Texas
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is dropping a request for a Seattle hospital to hand over records regarding gender-affirming treatment potentially given to children from Texas as part of a lawsuit settlement announced MondayABC News - Health -
New York City's Jewish Population Under 'Dark Cloud' as Tensions Rise
Many Jewish residents of New York City feel insecure, and in some cases are playing down their religious identity in public, as confrontations between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli demonstrators continue.The Wall Street Journal - World - New York -
Russia-Ukraine war live: ‘mortal’ Europe needs stronger defence, says French president
Emmanuel Macron says Europe faces existential threat from Russian aggression and calls on continent to adopt ‘credible’ defence strategy. Russia has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms ...The Guardian - World - France -
PEN America calls off awards ceremony amid criticism over response to Israel-Hamas war
Facing widespread unhappiness over its response to the Israel-Hamas war, the writers' group PEN America has called off its annual awards ceremony.CBS News - Entertainment - Israel -
Amid college protests and arrests over Gaza, WH says they don't want 'anybody hurt'
Amid college protests over Gaza, the White House says Biden respects the right of demonstrators but they should be peaceful and "we don't want to see anybody hurt"ABC News - Top stories -
Twins' Castro hits birthday homer, lifts Minnesota to 6-3 win over White Sox
Willi Castro hit a 3-run home run on his 27th birthday and Joe Ryan pitched six innings for his first win of the year as the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 WednesdayABC News - Sports - MLB -
Elias Díaz gets key hit as the Rockies rally for a wild 10-9 victory over the Padres
Elias Díaz capped Colorado’s six-run eighth inning with a tiebreaking RBI double, and the Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 10-9ABC News - Sports - MLB -
Questions in rocket-hit Sderot over whether IDF can ever destroy Hamas
People in city bordering Gaza say Israel will never be safe while Hamas exists – but worry it cannot achieve its objective. The two men, faces blurred and voices disguised, are screened by a dense scrub of fig and trailing vine and thorns in ...The Guardian - World -
Meneses hits 2-run single in 8th to lift Nationals to 3-1 win over Marlins
Joey Meneses hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 3-1ABC News - Sports - MLB