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Mystery Death of Texan Who Fought for MoscowSparks Outrage in Russia
Russell Bentley, a fixture of Russian propaganda who moved to Russian-occupied Ukraine in 2014, was found dead after being held by Russian soldiers.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
‘Every day I cry’: 50 women talk about life as a domestic worker under the Gulf’s kafala system
Denounced as giving a ‘veneer of legality to slaveholding’ and despite claims of reform, kafala laws persist, allowing bosses to abuse women, who vanish from society. This is their testimony, gathered over two years in a Guardian investigation. ...The Guardian - World -
Rumi Missabu, Avant-Garde Drag Performer Who Glittered, Dies at 76
He was one of the stars of the Cockettes, a psychedelic collective formed at the turn of the 1970s in San Francisco, that was short-lived but inspired generations.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Relatives of those who died waiting for livers at now halted Houston transplant program seek answers
Several relatives of patients who died while awaiting a new liver say they want to know if their loved ones were wrongfully denied a transplant by a Houston doctor accused of manipulating a hospital waitlistABC News - Health -
People now think old age starts at 75: Study
Story at a glance Perceptions on aging are changing with older adults now considering 75 to be the beginning of old age, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association. “Life expectancy has increased, which might contribute ...The Hill - Politics -
A high-profile murder trial in Kazakhstan boosts awareness of domestic violence
A trial of a former government official charged with killing his wife has riveted Kazakhstan with lurid video of the attack, sparking a national conversation about domestic violence and leading to the government enacting a tougher law on spousal ...ABC News - World -
A high-profile murder trial in Kazakhstan raises awareness of domestic violence
Kazakhstan has been riveted by the live-streamed trial of a businessman accused of murdering his wife, raising awareness about domestic violence.NBC News - Top stories -
Lakers are searching for the right adjustments and when to make them
The Lakers are looking for reasons why their offensive efficiency declined in the second half of Games 1 and 2 in the playoff series against the Nuggets.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
You’ve Been Wronged. That Doesn’t Make You Right.
Never has our culture made the claiming of complaint such an animating force.The New York Times - Top stories -
New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies at 65
Rep. Donald Payne Jr., D-N.J., has died at age 65 after several weeks of being hospitalized following "a physical accident at his home on April 6," his office confirmed in a statement Wednesday.NBC News - Top stories -
New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies
Rep. Donald Payne Jr. was well-liked by his colleagues and served as chair and ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.Politico - Politics -
New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies
Rep. Donald Payne Jr. was well-liked by his colleagues and served as chair and ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.Politico - Politics -
Top business groups and a national tax-services firm filed lawsuits challenging a new FTC ban on noncompete agreements, cases that will test the agency's power to broadly prohibit practices it says are anticompetitive.
Top business groups and a national tax-services firm filed lawsuits challenging a new FTC ban on noncompete agreements, cases that will test the agency’s power to broadly prohibit practices it says are anticompetitive.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Unilever Backs Guidance as Sales Beat Forecasts
Unilever said it continued to expect sales to grow 3% to 5% this year, with a modest improvement in operating margin, as volumes and price dynamics normalize.The Wall Street Journal - World -
STMicroelectronics Cuts Sales Outlook as Demand Slows
STMicroelectronics lowered its full-year sales guidance after posting first-quarter revenue below forecast, as the demand for chips in the automotive sector slowed.The Wall Street Journal - World -
STMicroelectronics Cuts Sales Outlook as Demand Slows
STMicroelectronics lowered its full-year sales guidance after posting first-quarter revenue below forecast, as the demand for chips in the automotive sector slowed.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sanofi Sales, Profit Beat Forecasts
Sanofi backed its full-year earnings guidance after it reported first-quarter profit ahead of consensus, with sales growth driven by continued strength in anti-inflammatory drug Dupixent and its new drug launches.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Swedbank Upbeat on Economic Recovery
Swedbank’s earnings fell in the first three months of 2024, with higher interest rates weighing on net interest income, but the bank said an improving economy should boost performance over the year as it looks to move on from tangles with ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
AstraZeneca Earnings, Sales Beat Views
AstraZeneca reiterated its full-year guidance after posting first-quarter core earnings and sales above forecasts.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Anglo Considers Sale of Diamond Unit De Beers
The London-listed company has held conversations in recent weeks with potential buyers, including luxury houses and Gulf sovereign-wealth funds.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Copper Still Isn't a One-Way Bet
The price of the metal has surged and BHP has bid for miner Anglo American, but the bull case for the metal is a bit more complicated than it seems.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Guardian view on globalisation’s discontent: it’s not right for poor countries to fund the rich | Editorial
Wealthy nations exploit their position as the world’s bankers to siphon off hundreds of billions from the needy. Developing nations have long complained that globalisation has enthroned western currencies in such a way as to subsidise living ...The Guardian - World -
What airline passengers should know about their rights to get refunds
New Transportation Department rules could save consumers $500 million annually, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.CBS News - Top stories -
A Spring Luxury Shopping Spree: Everything to Buy Right Now
From cool cowboy boots to grand gardening gear, here’s what you should buy this month.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Cubs OF Cody Bellinger sidelined by two fractured ribs on his right side
Cody Bellinger has two fractured ribs on his right side, sidelining another key player for the Chicago CubsABC News - Sports -
If Arizona Repeals Its Abortion Ban, the Far Right Won’t Blame Trump
He’s the only one allowed to be wobbly on abortion.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Concord outbids Blackstone for rights to songs by Shakira, Justin Timberlake
The Nashville music producer, which is being financed by Apollo Global Management, outbid private equity giant BlackstoneMarketWatch - Business -
Dortmund beware: PSG are coming good at just the right time | Eric Devin
PSG’s summer signings Ousmane Dembélé and Gonçalo Ramos proved they are clicking at last against Lorient. By Eric Devin for Get French Football News. This was the situation Paris Saint-Germain faced on Wednesday night at the Stade du Moustoir: ...The Guardian - World -
Is Embiid right about a 76ers comeback? Five reasons for optimism in Philly
Joel Embiid is hobbled with a balky left knee and Philly's role players aren't scoring. But are the 76ers actually ... fine?ESPN - Sports -
The 4 best places to put your savings right now
Elevated interest rates are a boon to savers, with some accounts delivering yields between 5% and 6%.CBS News - Top stories -
US Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies at 65 after a heart attack
Officials say U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. of New Jersey has died after a heart attack this month that left him hospitalizedABC News - Top stories -
New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies at 65
Rep. Donald Payne Jr., D-N.J., has died at age 65 after several weeks of being hospitalized following "a physical accident at his home on April 6," his office confirmed in a statement Wednesday.NBC News - Politics -
New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies at age 65
New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. has died at the age of 65. The Democrat was first elected in 2012 to represent the state's 10th Congressional District, which includes the city of Newark. Errol Barnett has more.CBS News - Top stories -
Donald Payne, Five-Term New Jersey Congressman, Dies at 65
A Newark Democrat, he succeeded his father, who was the first Black member of New Jersey’s congressional delegation.The New York Times - Top stories -
Carrie Robbins, Costume Designer for Dozens of Broadway Shows, Dies at 81
She made a classic wig and poodle skirt for “Grease” (using a bath mat and a toilet cover) and turned actors into Spanish inquisitors, British highwaymen and more.The New York Times - Top stories -
Man dies after bridge base jump went wrong - inquest
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Lawmakers push Wall Street giveaway disguised as increased worker security
If members of Congress want to improve retirement security, they should expand Social Security rather than Wall Street-favored individual savings and investment schemes.The Hill - Politics -
New Federal Rules Set Overtime Pay Guidelines for Salaried Workers
The Biden administration finalizes overtime regulations for millions more salaried workers who earn less than $43,888 a year.Inc. - Business -
SpaceX Worker Injury Rates Are Alarmingly High for Second Year in a Row
Injury rates among SpaceX employees are as much as nine times higher than the industry average in some facilities.Inc. - Business -
Who Doesn’t Want to Be a Traitor?
Reality stars and other people with some degree of fame are making no secret of their hopes to join the next cast of the hit show “The Traitors.”The New York Times - Lifestyle