Japan Birth Rate Hits Record Low Amid Concerns over Shrinking and Aging Population
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Reds starter Hunter Greene limits Rangers to 1 hit over 7 scoreless innings. They hold on to win 8-4
Hard-throwing Reds right-hander Hunter Greene held the Texas Rangers to one hit over seven scoreless innings and Jonathan India homered while driving in four runs on a four-hit day as Cincinnati beat the reigning World Series champions 8-4ABC News - Sports - MLB -
Alvarez hits 2 homers and Astros snap a 5-game losing streak with a 12-4 win over Rockies in Mexico
Yordan Alvarez hit two home runs, Kyle Tucker added a solo shot and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 12-4 in the MLB World Tour: Mexico City Series to snap a five-game losing streakABC News - Sports - MLB -
Yankees hit four home runs in 15-3 wire-to-wire win over Brewers
The Yankees banged out 15 runs on 19 hits, including four home runs, en route to their 15-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Rizzo hits 300th HR and Judge and Volpe also go deep in Yankees' 15-5 victory over Brewers
Aaron Judge homered in the first inning and played a central role as a baserunner during a seven-run rally in the sixth as the New York Yankees defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 15-5ABC News - Sports - MLB -
Israel Prepares Gradual Rafah Offensive
Responding to U.S. and international pressure, Israel is scrapping plans for an all-out assault in favor of an approach that seeks to limit civilian casualties.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Bank of Canada Officials Split on How Soon Rate Cuts Could Start, Minutes Say
Senior Bank of Canada officials were divided on how soon the central bank could start cutting interest rates, although they agreed cuts should proceed gradually given the risk of inflation reaccelerating, according to a summary of deliberations ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Boeing Burns Through $4 Billion of Cash and Scales Back 737 MAX Production
The aircraft maker has cut production to fix quality problems after door-panel blowout.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Some Anti-Israel Protesters Are Paid
Rockefeller and Soros grants are subsidizing those who disrupt college campuses.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Ecuador's Former Comptroller General Convicted in Case Tied to Odebrecht
Carlos Ramon Polit Faggioni was convicted in Miami of accepting more than $10 million in bribes from the Brazilian construction company.The Wall Street Journal - World -
It's One of the Last Pristine Coral Reefs on Earth. Should We Be Visiting It?
The Raja Ampat archipelago of Indonesia looms large in the imaginations of underwater adventurers. But by visiting its relatively untouched reefs are we protecting them—or threatening them?The Wall Street Journal - World -
IBM to Buy HashiCorp in $6.4 Billion Deal
IBM will pay $35 a share for the cloud-software company in cash, giving the company access to HashiCorp’s roster of some 4,400 clients.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How populism’s worst ideas about trade and immigration threaten U.S. economic growth
Americans showing more skepticism towards affirmative action and open immigration.MarketWatch - Business -
Olympic tennis champion Belinda Bencic announces the birth of her daughter
Olympic tennis champion Belinda Bencic has become a mom for the first timeABC News - Sports -
Japan works to preserve ancient tradition
Public baths have been the center of city life in Japan for centuries. But since 2006, hundreds of such baths have closed. Some are working to preserve the ancient tradition, which they say allows for socializing and relaxation.CBS News - Top stories - Japan -
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Sink on Storage Concerns
U.S. natural gas futures posted their sharpest one-day decline since mid-January, with May hitting a new contract low amid prospects of an increase in already hefty excess storage.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Lose Ground on Storage Surplus
U.S. natural gas futures added to the previous day’s losses as a weekly inventory report showed a larger-than-expected build in natural gas storage.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Residents still have concerns about Flint's water
It's been a decade since the Flint water crisis began. Residents told CBS News the scandal still weighs heavily on the city.CBS News - Top stories -
Watch: The curious case of the murder of Brian Low
Police believed the retired groundsman died because of medical issues - until a post-mortem showed he had been shot.BBC News - Top stories -
Science is closing in on the frailties of old age
Research is finding ways to extend animal lifespans but regulators are still wary of treating ageing as a diseaseFinancial Times - Business -
US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
The number of U.S. births fell last yearABC News - Health -
Nicole Kidman on making 'Birth' and why she chooses films that aren't a 'soothing bath'
On the occasion of her receiving AFI's Life Achievement Award, the actor goes deep on the filming of one of her pivotal and signature roles.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
U.S. births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
U.S. births fell last year, resuming a long national slide. A little under 3.6 million babies were born in 2023, according to provisional statistics released Thursday.NBC News - Top stories -
Bryce Harper homers in return from daughter's birth as Phillies beat Reds 5-0 for 5th shutout
Bryce Harper homered in his return to the lineup following the birth of his third child, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 for their second shutout win in splitting a four-game seriesABC News - Sports - MLB -
US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
The number of U.S. births fell last yearABC News - Health -
‘I felt myself split into before and after’: how giving birth triggered a life-changing illness
Having a baby led to an unexpected disease and then surgery that altered Lauren Bensted’s body for ever. She talks about the pain she felt in being separated from her newborn, and her journey to learn to accept her new life. “We’re going to have ...The Guardian - World -
Nicole Kidman on making 'Birth' and why she chooses films that aren't a 'soothing bath'
On the occasion of her receiving AFI's Life Achievement Award, the actor goes deep on the filming of one of her pivotal and signature roles.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Japan announces plans to launch upgraded observation satellites
Japan’s space agency says it's planning to launch a major upgrade to its satellite imaging system, as a new flagship rocket is put to the test for a third timeABC News - World - Japan -
Karate practitioner fends off charging bear in Japan
A pair of bears picked the wrong person to mess with when they approached a 50-year-old karate practitioner.CBS News - Top stories - Japan -
'Japan's Holocaust' Review: War Crimes in the Emperor's Name
Numerous atrocities accompanied Japan’s assaults on its Asian neighbors in World War II.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Karate practitioner fends off charging bear in Japan
A pair of bears picked the wrong person to mess with when they approached a 50-year-old karate practitioner.CBS News - World - Japan -
Forecasters predict record number of hurricanes
Weather forecasters at the University of Pennsylvania predicted a record hurricane season for 2024 on Thursday, a “hyperactive” season that could threaten the Gulf Coast. The Penn forecast predicts between 27 and 39 named tropical storms, with the ...The Hill - Politics -
Oil prices give up losses to settle at a more than 1-week high
Oil futures shake off early losses Thursday to finish higher, with both U.S. and global benchmark prices settling at their highest in more than a week.MarketWatch - Business -
New crash test results raise concern for some small SUVs
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has updated its testing of vehicles’ ability to avoid crashes. The results show there is some concern for smaller SUVs, as most models did not do well.CBS News - Top stories -
Macro concerns kept games investors cautious in Q1 2024 I InvestGame
Gaming investments totaled $2.2B in Q1 2024 according to InvestGame. Investors remain risk-averse with few exit options on the table.VentureBeat - Tech -
USC cancels main graduation commencement ceremony, citing safety concerns
Columbia protest encampment to continue after deadline to clear out passesNBC News - Top stories -
Tesla Earnings Report: Revenue Fell to $21.3 Billion, Adding to Strategy Concerns
The first-quarter results are likely to fuel worries that competitors will continue grabbing a bigger slice of a market dealing with slowing electric car sales.The New York Times - Tech -
Possible TikTok ban leaves some small businesses concerned for their survival
Under the new law signed this week, ByteDance has nine to 12 months to sell the platform to an American owner, or TikTok faces being banned in the U.S.CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Sean McVay tiptoes around Matthew Stafford's contract concerns
Stafford forces issue on whether Rams will cut him after 2024.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Iran's Attack on Israel Has Deepened Concerns About Its Nuclear Program
The exchange of direct fire between the two foes opens an era of more dangerous competition.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Macro concerns kept games investors cautious in Q1 2024 I InvestGame
Gaming investments totaled $2.2B in Q1 2024 according to InvestGame. Investors remain risk-averse with few exit options on the table.VentureBeat - Tech