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Argentina president’s scaled-down economic package wins approval in lower house
Argentina President Javier Milei’s scaled-back package of reform measures designed to turn around an economy with the highest rate of inflation in the world won approval from in the lower-house of congress.MarketWatch - Business -
Do not ignore Africa, World Bank head tells wealthy nations
Call comes as continent’s leaders push for $120bn in aid to boost development and battle climate change threatFinancial Times - Business -
Georgia cracks down on pro-EU protesters in Russia pivot
Clashes come after rare appearance by ruling party founder Bidzina Ivanishvili criticising the westFinancial Times - World - Russia -
Adults, not students, are America’s problem
Campus protests are being routinely mishandledFinancial Times - Business -
Tory candidates distance themselves from Sunak ahead of local elections
Mayoral and council hopefuls in UK opt for different colours on campaign material and avoid references to partyFinancial Times - Business -
UK house prices fall unexpectedly for second month in a row
Nationwide data reflects impact of recent rise in mortgage ratesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Biden’s worst-case economic scenario is unfolding at the worst possible time
The economic growth that the administration hoped would at least outstrip inflation’s increase — and reverse some of that cumulative effect — is not.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
What Would Jesus Do? Tackle the Housing Crisis, Say Some Congregations.
The “Yes in God’s Backyard” movement to build affordable housing on faith organizations’ properties is gaining steam in California and elsewhere.The New York Times - Business -
Middle East Crisis: Hamas Resists Israel’s Latest Cease-Fire Offer
The U.S. secretary of state is on a tour of the Middle East to press for a cease-fire deal, but a Hamas spokesman said the group could not accept the latest Israeli proposal without changes.The New York Times - World - Israel -
£150mn of NHS England dental budget unspent amid recruitment crisis
Dentists says ‘punitive targets’ under NHS contract system are stifling delivery across the countryFinancial Times - Business -
£150mn of NHS England dental budget unspent amid recruitment crisis
Dentists says ‘punitive targets’ under NHS contract system are stifling delivery across the countryFinancial Times - World -
These 8 Games Are Leaving Game Pass In May
Leaving soonMicrosoft has announced the first wave of games scheduled to leave the Game Pass catalog this month, and the list features eight titles from a variety of genres, including Just Cause 4 Reloaded and AT-AT Games' "East-punk" action-RPG, ...GameSpot - Tech -
Highway collapse in China leaves at least 24 dead
A section of a highway collapsed early Wednesday in southern China, sending cars tumbling and leaving at least 24 people dead, according to state media.NBC News - Top stories - China -
Reclassifying Cannabis Still Leaves Pot Stocks in Limbo
Marijuana may soon be considered a less dangerous drug, but it is a long way from being treated like alcohol or tobacco.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Federal Reserve likely to leave interest rates unchanged
The Federal Reserve is not expected to cut interest rates Wednesday as inflation persists. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin breaks down the data.CBS News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
PSP: Car ignites on fire due to dry leaves
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FirstFT: Fed to leave rates higher for even longer
Also in today’s newsletter, latest on campus demonstrations and cruise operator Viking’s market debutFinancial Times - World - Federal Reserve -
Mississippi Medicaid expansion plan could struggle for bipartisan support, Democratic leader says
The Mississippi House Democratic leader says a Medicaid expansion plan endorsed by Republican leaders could struggle for bipartisan supportABC News - Health -
MongoDB debuts AI app-building toolkit to help businesses struggling to use generative AI
MongoDB has launched its AI Applications Program, offering software and consultancy to organizations struggling to build and deploy AI apps.VentureBeat - Tech -
How Australia Struggled to Get Elon Musk's X to Remove Video of a Terrorist Attack
Musk argues that agreeing to hide footage of the stabbing of a bishop from users worldwide would risk allowing any country to control the entire internet.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Australia -
Oil prices struggle for direction on rise in U.S. supplies, Middle East cease-fire talks
Oil futures saw mixed trading Thursday, with U.S. and global benchmark prices struggling for direction but on track to post notable prices losses for the week.MarketWatch - Business -
Trump could drive inflation higher with his second-term economic agenda, analysts say
Donald Trump has blamed President Joe Biden for stubbornly high inflation during Biden's presidency.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
Higher interest rates make government debt unviable as an economic solution | Kenneth Rogoff
Big economies such as the US must change fiscal policy as the realities of debt and inflation bite. For more than a decade, numerous economists – primarily but not exclusively on the left – have argued that the potential benefits of using debt to ...The Guardian - World -
The Pedro Sánchez crisis makes it clear: Spain’s politicians are playing with fire | María Ramírez
Public life is polluted by lies, abuse and the disregard for basic norms – and the prime minister is not blameless. Pedro Sánchez has built a reputation as a successful political gambler, but suspending public duties and threatening to resign, as ...The Guardian - World -
Big oil privately acknowledged efforts to downplay climate crisis, joint committee investigation finds
Internal documents revealed by committee show companies lobbied against climate laws they publicly claimed to support. Big oil has privately acknowledged its efforts to downplay the dangers of burning fossil fuels, US Democrats have found.. Major ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Zimbabwe's ZiG is the world's newest currency and its latest attempt to resolve a money crisis
Zimbabwe has started circulating a new currency to replace one that has been battered by depreciation and often outright rejection by the peopleABC News - World -
Middle East Crisis: Netanyahu Again Vows to Invade Rafah ‘With or Without’ Cease-Fire Deal
“The idea that we will halt the war before achieving all of its goals is out of the question,” the Israeli premier told relatives of hostages on Tuesday.The New York Times - World -
Middle East crisis live: Jordan says some Israeli settlers attacked aid convoys on way to Gaza
Two convoys on the way to Gaza attacked by some Israeli settlers, reports Jordan’s state news agency. See all our Middle East crisis coverageReporting for Al Jazeera from Rafah, Tareq Abu Azzoum has said that Israel appears to have “ramped up ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Middle East crisis live: Rebuilding Gaza will cost $30bn to $40bn, UN says as scale of distruction is ‘huge and unprecedented’
UN agency says reconstruction will require effort on a scale unseen since second world war. The EU has offered Lebanon a financial package of €1bn (£855m / $1.07bn), European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said in Beirut on Thursday.. ...The Guardian - World -
Middle East Crisis: Hopes for Gaza Cease-Fire Remain as Hamas Says It Will Keep Negotiating
A Hamas leader said it was studying Israel’s latest proposal for a deal with a “positive spirit,” and would soon return to in-person talks.The New York Times - World -
Trump says Republicans always wanted to leave abortion law to states. That's false.
Donald Trump is playing down the prospect of nationwide abortion restrictions, falsely saying Republicans have long sought to leave abortion law to states.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Could the Chiefs be leaving Arrowhead Stadium? Kansas making pitch for franchise to cross state line
The Chiefs have an option to leave Missouri for KansasCBS Sports - Sports -
Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish expected to leave the company
Paramount Global's Chief Executive Bob Bakish is expected to be ousted from the media giant, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The move comes as Paramount considers its future.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Manchester United’s interim CEO and chief financial officer to leave club
Patrick Stewart and Cliff Baty will leave at end of seasonJean-Claude Blanc will be interim CEO until 13 JulyManchester United have announced that their interim chief executive, Patrick Stewart, and chief financial officer, Cliff Baty, will leave ...The Guardian - World -
Celtics' Porzingis leaves playoff game in Miami with right calf tightness
Boston center Kristaps Porzingis left the Celtics’ playoff game in Miami on Monday night late in the first half with what the team said was right calf tightnessABC News - Sports -
Albuquerque School’s Staff on Leave After Drag Show at Prom
Albuquerque Public Schools in New Mexico also installed an acting principal as it investigates a high school prom.The New York Times - Top stories -
Australian government pledges almost $1bn to help women leave violent relationships
‘Leaving violence payment’ of $5,000 will help women escape abusive relationships with money for services, risk assessments and safety planning. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free ...The Guardian - World -
A highway collapse in China kills 36 people and sends more than 20 cars down a steep slope
A section of a highway collapsed after heavy rains in a mountainous area in southern China, sending cars tumbling down a slope and leaving at least 36 people deadABC News - World - China -
Highway collapse in China's southern Guangdong province leaves at least 24 dead
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A Wealth Shift That Could Leave Some Younger Americans Behind
Assets held by baby boomers are changing hands, but that doesn’t mean their millennial heirs will be set for life.The New York Times - Business