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Senate Approves Five-Year Civil Aviation Bill
The measure, which now heads to the House, governs the Federal Aviation Administration’s operations, includes consumer protections and boosts safety.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Store closures are surging in 2024. Here are the worst-hit retailers.
Due to bankruptcies and other problems, retailers plan to close almost 3,200 stores this year, up 24% from a year ago.CBS News - Top stories -
Eurozone stocks are at their highest in 16 years. UBS now prefers Europe over U.S. equities.
UBS strategists led by Andrew Garthwaite say they now prefer European stocks over their U.S. counterparts — though it should be said, to only the middle of its regional scorecardMarketWatch - Business - Europe -
Suns hire coach Mike Budenholzer to reported five-year deal worth $50-plus million
The Suns fired Frank Vogel after a single seasonCBS Sports - Sports -
UK exits recession with fastest growth in two years
The economy grew by a stronger than expected 0.6% in the first three months of the year.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
UK records hottest day of the year so far
Temperatures peaked at 25.9C (78.6F) in Herstmonceux, East Sussex, according to the Met Office.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Fastest growth in two years lifts UK out of recession
First-quarter GDP increase of 0.6% beats expectations in boost for SunakFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Traders reassess Bank of England rate cuts as UK grows at fastest rate in nearly 3 years
A slew of commentary from the Bank of England and a better-than-expected economic growth number have left traders and investors scrambling to refine their bets.CNBC - Business - United Kingdom -
75-year-old 'mastermind' of a 2005 armed robbery that killed a UK police officer sentenced to life
A 75-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a British police officer who was shot dead during an armed robbery of a travel agency in northern England nearly two decades agoABC News - World - United Kingdom -
75-year-old 'mastermind' of a 2005 armed robbery that killed a UK police officer sentenced to life
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Jobless claims jump to highest level in nine months
Initial jobless-benefit claims rose by 22,000 to 231,000 in the week ending May 4, the U.S. Labor Department said Thursday. That’s the highest level since last August.MarketWatch - Business -
Wheat futures mark highest finish since July
Wheat futures climbed Friday, with prices scoring their highest finish since July as cold weather looked to threaten production in Russia, which is among the world’s largest producers of the crop.MarketWatch - Business -
Yotam Ottolenghi’s five-ingredient (or thereabouts) recipes
A simple, one-tray take on Hainanese chicken rice, heady with ginger and topped with a spring onion oil, and braised broad beans in their pods with chilli and garlic. Setting ourselves a five-ingredient limit on any recipe really gets the ...The Guardian - World -
Weekly jobless claims jump to 231,000, the highest since August
Jobless claims totaled a seasonally adjusted 231,000 for the week ending on May 4.CNBC - Business -
Federal student loan interest rates set to be highest in more than a decade
Students heading to college this year could wind up paying more for their schooling than those in the recent past. That’s because federal student loan interest rates are set to be the highest they’ve been in more than a decade.MarketWatch - Business -
GameStop shares surge again to register highest close since December
Shares of videogame retailer and original meme stock climbed more than 13% Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
Xbox Studio Closures Are Confusing | Spot On
Lucy and Tam discuss the Xbox studio closures and the unclear future they have created.GameSpot - Tech -
2024 Preakness Stakes horses, futures, odds, date: Expert who hit last year's superfecta unveils picks
Jody Demling revealed his Preakness Stakes 2024 picks for the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown on Saturday, May 18 at Pimlico Race CourseCBS Sports - Sports -
Whooping cough resurgence leads to death of five babies as vaccination rates fall
Latest data from UK Health Security Agency shows jump in cases in first three months of the yearFinancial Times - World -
Maple Leafs fire head coach Sheldon Keefe after five seasons
The Maple Leafs were eliminated by the Bruins in the opening round of the 2024 Stanley Cup PlayoffsCBS Sports - Sports -
Five More Games Have Been Added To The Video Game Hall Of Fame
The latest inductees to the Strong Museum's Video Game Hall of Fame have been revealed, as groundbreaking mystery, controversial (at the time) survival-horror, and retro classics are being honored. Asteroids, Myst, SimCity, Ultima, and Resident ...GameSpot - Tech -
Man freed five days after South Africa building collapse
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Russian attack on Kharkiv continues as Moscow says it has taken five villages
Ukraine says it is pushing back against assaults and battling for control of territory. Fierce fighting has continued for a second day on the fringes ofthe Kharkiv region in north-east Ukraine. Moscow said it had captured five villages, while Kyiv ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
M25 closure in place as road work starts in Surrey
The M25 is shut in both directions between junctions nine and 10 until 06:00 on Monday.BBC News - Top stories -
Gold Rallies to Highest Point in Two Weeks as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Grow
Gold rose to its highest price since late April’s crash on renewed hopes for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts, lower treasury yields and a weakened dollar.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
EA Sports College Football 25: Projecting highest-rated players ahead of expected summertime release
Of the 10,000 players who have opted-in, only a handful will enjoy the rarefied air of a rating in the 90sCBS Sports - Sports - College Football -
UK stocks are finally shining
After a long drift, the London market has made strong gains this yearFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
NFL schedule release: Five teams that could be good in 2024 based on their opponents' win percentage
These five teams have favorable schedules based on their opponentsCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Average long-term US mortgage rate snaps five-week string of increases, but remains above 7%
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell for the first time in four weeks, a slight relief for home shoppers already facing the challenges of rising housing prices and a shortage of homes for saleABC News - Top stories -
2024 NBA Draft Lottery picks swap guide: Why these five lottery picks could change hands on Sunday
There are quite a few picks at stake on lottery nightCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Snag Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Prey And Five More Games For Only $10
Microsoft's announcement that it's shutting down Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks has been a major bummer for fans of imaginative, interesting games. While it won't help save Arkane Austin from the ax, Fanatical's Build Your Own Trinity Bundle - ...GameSpot - Tech -
Five quarterbacks who could still be traded before start of 2024 NFL season: Cowboys, Falcons might be sellers
Summer injuries tend to rekindle the veteran marketCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Group of Five post-spring power rankings: Boise State edges Liberty for No. 1 with CFP access at stake
Here's an early look at the 2024 Group of Five hierarchy after spring practicesCBS Sports - Sports -
Watch: North West 200 - Hickman wins Supertwin opener, five races still to come
Live coverage of the 2024 North West 200 international road races from the famous Triangle circuit on the north coast of Northern Ireland.BBC News - Top stories -
Why Higher Fed Rates Are Not Totally Off the Table
Fed officials still think their next move will be to cut rates, but they are not entirely ruling out the possibility that they might have to raise them.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve