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Construction spending posts bigger-than-expected drop
Construction spending fell 0.2% in March, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.MarketWatch - Business -
Partisan gap on abortion 'larger than ever:' Analysis
The divide between Democrats and Republicans on abortion is at its starkest point in years, according to a new survey on the issue that’s poised to play a big role in the 2024 presidential race. There’s a 50-point gap between the two major ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Metal Prices Mixed, With Gold Holding Firm as Base Metals Slip
Metal prices were mixed, with gold futures up 0.1% at $2,313.3 a troy ounce, but base metals falling back.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Fed Wants What It Can't Have
Jerome Powell held rates steady and shared mixed signals.Inc. - Business - Federal Reserve -
Report: Giants, Vikings offered Patriots multiple first-round picks to move up to No. 3
After months of speculation, the Patriots ultimately did what most people expected in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft: They kept the No. 3 overall pick and drafted North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Mario Gabelli reveals his market-beating secrets and offers some favorite stock picks
The veteran investor’s recipe: Find a good business with good management, buy the stock at a reasonable price and hold long-term.MarketWatch - Business -
J&J said it would put to a vote a nearly $6.5 billion settlement offer for tens of thousands of talc-related personal-injury lawsuits.
J&J said it would put to a vote a nearly $6.5 billion settlement offer for tens of thousands of talc-related personal-injury lawsuits.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross turns down $10 billion offer for control of team, stadium and F1 race, per report
Ross said he wants to keep the control in his familyCBS Sports - Sports -
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, offers no relief from high borrowing costs — what that means for your money
The Federal Reserve pushed out rate-cut expectations — here's what that means for your credit card, mortgage rate, auto loan and savings account.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
A growing number of companies are offering 401(k) plans that promise employees a degree of predictability, with retirement paychecks they can count on for life.
A growing number of companies are offering 401(k) plans that promise employees a degree of predictability, with retirement paychecks they can count on for life.The Wall Street Journal - 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 -
Southwest must offer $75 travel vouchers for certain flight delays: US DOT
It's part of a deal reached after Southwest Airlines' 2022 "holiday meltdown that stranded millions of passengers across the country."The Hill - Politics -
SMT V: Vengeance Is Much Bigger Than You Think
After going hands-on with the new content in SMT V: Vengeance, the dark and twisted RPG is getting even sicker.GameSpot - Tech -
London mayoralty contest may be tighter than polls suggest
How local election results will play out; plus, Sunak will be anxious to hear if Tory incumbent Andy Street clinches West MidlandsFinancial Times - World -
Will Tories dump Rishi Sunak if election results worse than expected?
There are few policy reasons to change leader, so lack of campaigning nous of PM who ‘can’t do human’ may be only argument. With just two days to go before a knife-edge election in Rishi Sunak’s own back yard, it was the shadow chancellor, Rachel ...The Guardian - World -
Moderna’s stock surges after better-than-expected quarterly results
Moderna’s stock jumped on Thursday as the company reported a narrower-than-expected first-quarter loss and looks to launch its second product in the U.S. later this year.MarketWatch - Business -
Europeans have more time, Americans more money. Which is better?
Life expectancy, happiness, sustainability and innovation among factors shaping work attitudesFinancial Times - Business -
More Americans see China as an 'enemy'
Americans are increasingly viewing China as an “enemy” of the U.S., according to a new survey. The survey, from the Pew Research Center, found 42 percent of Americans said they think China is an “enemy” to their country, up 4 points from last year ...The Hill - Politics - China -
Trulia's Founder Wants You to Slow Down
Virta Health founder Sami Inkinen spoke to Inc. about health habits, decision-making, and the benefit of building a company at a slow pace.Inc. - Business -
Wanted: Megabank Chief Willing to Work for Half Pay
HSBC, one of the world’s largest banks, is looking for a new CEO to run its sprawling operations at a fraction of the pay of a U.S. bank boss.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Josh Brolin Really Wanted To Be In Deadpool & Wolverine
Prior to Disney's purchase of 20th Century Fox's entertainment assets in 2019, Josh Brolin was one of the few actors with a foot in the MCU and in the X-Men-related films. Brolin portrayed Thanos starting in 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy before ...GameSpot - Tech -
Dua Lipa wants to turn this year's Glastonbury into a nightclub
The star talks about her Glastonbury plans, the perfect date and the teacher who changed her life.BBC News - Top stories -
The Class of 2024 Actually Wants to Work in the Office
Recent grads are far less likely to work fully remote than workers in their 30s--and that's partly due to preference, according to a new report. But will they get the face-to-face time they want?Inc. - Business -
Meta Says It Plans to Spend Billions More on A.I.
Along with the higher spending, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp projected lighter-than-expected revenue, causing its stock to plummet.The New York Times - Tech -
FirstFT: Police storm Columbia University campus and remove pro-Palestinian protesters
Also in today’s newsletter, Fed decision day and Berkshire after BuffettFinancial Times - World -
Central U.S. hit with more severe weather
After a weekend of deadly tornadoes, the central U.S. is once again dealing with severe weather, including hail, heavy wind gusts and more tornadoes. The Weather Channel meteorologist Chris Warren has the forecast.CBS News - Top stories -
Amazon Gets More Fuel for AI Race
Capital spending under CEO Andy Jassy will go up “meaningfully,” but record operating margins driven by retail, cloud and advertising will ease the pain.The Wall Street Journal - World - Amazon -
What Makes a Society More Resilient? Frequent Hardship.
Comparing 30,000 years of human history, researchers found that surviving famine, war or climate change helps groups recover more quickly from future shocks.The New York Times - Science -
What Makes a Society More Resilient? Frequent Hardship.
Comparing 30,000 years of human history, researchers found that surviving famine, war or climate change helps groups recover more quickly from future shocks.The New York Times - Top stories -
Muamba, Lockyer and Wyke call for more CPR training
Former Bolton Wanderers footballer Fabrice Muamba, Luton Town's Tom Lockyer and Wigan Athletic's Charlie Wyke share how CPR saved their lives following on-pitch cardiac arrests.BBC News - Top stories -
AFK Journey Codes - Free Diamonds And More
AFK Journey, like many other live-service games--such as Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail--has codes players can input into the game to receive rewards for their account. Rewards can be a variety of goodies such as weapons, characters, and ...GameSpot - Tech -
SportsLine Newsletter May 2
Today's best bets + Epic Knicks-76ers series + Leafs without Matthews again + Kentucky OaksCBS Sports - Sports -
For Anne Hathaway, going five years without booze is a bigger milestone than 'middle age'
Anne Hathaway put alcohol (and hangovers) on a shelf more than five years ago. Now, she's expressing gratitude for the gifts and opportunities she's been given.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Pfizer beats earnings estimates, raises outlook on cost cuts and smaller-than-feared drop in Covid drug sales
The pharmaceutical giant's quarterly results also benefited from a smaller-than-feared drop in sales for its Covid antiviral pill Paxlovid.CNBC - Business - Covid -
Qualcomm gives better-than-expected revenue forecast as company pushes AI-powered smartphones
Qualcomm called out strong demand for "premium tier" smartphones that require the most advanced chips.CNBC - Business -
Shell unveils new $3.5bn share buy-back after higher profits than expected
Despite payouts the oil and gas giant faces growing investor pressure to address its carbon emissions. Shell will shower its shareholders with another $3.5bn (£2.8bn) in share buy-backs over the next quarter after reporting better than expected ...The Guardian - World -
Moderna loses less than expected as Covid vaccine sales beat estimates, cost cuts take hold
The company reiterated its full-year 2024 sales guidance of roughly $4 billion, which includes revenue from the expected launch of its RSV vaccine.CNBC - Business - Covid -
Spotify’s Daniel Ek Wants to Democratize Full-Body Scans
The Spotify chief has co-founded a new start-up, Neko Health, that aims to make head-to-toe health scans part of the annual health checkup routine.The New York Times - Business -
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 -
IS commander wanted for deaths of US forces in Niger killed in operation
Malian state forces confirm death of Abu Huzeifa, who was believed to have helped carry out 2017 attack. A senior Islamic State group commander, wanted in connection with the deaths of US forces in Niger, has been killed in an operation by Malian ...The Guardian - World