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Northern Africa's Political Shake-Up
Russia and the U.S. are competing for influence in African countries undergoing radical reorganization.The Wall Street Journal - World -
World Bank official calls for shake-up of G20 debt relief scheme
Chief economist says common framework has failed to provide any new money to world’s poorest countries since it was set up in 2020. The mechanism for providing debt relief to the world’s poorest countries is failing to produce results and requires ...The Guardian - World -
A Stunning Upset Shakes Up Boxing and Dents the Legacy of a Champion
Devin Haney had never been knocked down in a fight before losing to Ryan Garcia.The New York Times - Sports -
Taylor Swift Has Given Fans a Lot. Is It Finally Too Much?
Swift has been inescapable over the last year. With the release of “The Tortured Poets Department,” her latest (very long) album, some seem to finally be feeling fatigued.The New York Times - Top stories -
Benedict Andrews on shaking up Chekhov: ‘You want to feel you’re watching life in all its spontaneity’
The theatre director’s innovative ‘Cherry Orchard’ at the Donmar Warehouse will have no samovars but plenty of carpetFinancial Times - Business -
NFL Nation mock draft: Caleb at No. 1, Harrison at No. 4 and a big surprise at No. 5
There was no surprise when the Bears picked Caleb Williams No. 1, but things got interesting after that.ESPN - Sports -
UPS’ stock rises after profit extends long streak of beats as deliveries improve
UPS’s stock rallied Tuesday, after the package delivery giant beat first-quarter profit expectations, even as it once again reported revenue that fell below forecasts.MarketWatch - Business -
People who do these jobs are 40% less likely to end up with cognitive impairment after 70
A new study on the risks of cognitive decline looked at 7,000 people in 305 occupations.MarketWatch - Business -
Tesla shares tumble below $150 per share, giving up all gains made over the past year
Tesla’s stock tumbled below $150 per share, giving up all of the gains made over the past year as the electric vehicle maker reels from falling sales and steep discounts intended to lure more buyersABC News - Tech - Tesla -
McCaul says respect for Johnson ‘has gone way up’ after passing foreign aid package
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul (R-Texas) praised Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for the passage of the massive foreign aid package in the House over the weekend. McCaul, who has long pushed for additional aid to Ukraine, said ...The Hill - Politics -
Oil Stabilizes as Fears of Wider Middle East War Fade
Oil prices were broadly stable after recouping some of the losses posted in the previous session as fears of an all-out war between Israel and Iran faded.The Wall Street Journal - World -
My daughter has special needs. Does the IRS have the authority to take money from a trust that I set up in her name?
“I am not in any trouble and nor do I currently owe any money to the IRS. However, I’ve had several expensive run-ins with the IRS.”MarketWatch - Business -
How Phillies rotation has helped fuel seven-game winning streak: Zack Wheeler, Ranger Suárez and more level up
The Phillies' rotation is second in ERA in the majors and first in innings pitchedCBS Sports - Sports -
Ukraine is the frontline of a much larger conflict
America and its allies see Russia, China, Iran and North Korea as an axis of adversariesFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
Ukraine is the frontline of a much larger conflict
America and its allies see Russia, China, Iran and North Korea as an axis of adversariesFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
With public universities under threat, massive protests against austerity shake Argentina
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With public universities under threat, massive protests against austerity shake Argentina
A worsening budget crisis at Argentina's public universities is sending thousands of protestors into the streets as libertarian President Javier Milei pushes ahead with radical austerity measuresABC News - World -
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Post Moderate Gains
Natural gas futures rose with support from lower U.S. production and a pickup in LNG feeedgas, while some further weather-driven demand was seen for later in the week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Russian forces make significant gains in eastern Ukraine
Regional armed forces admit ‘difficult situation’ as Kyiv awaits western military aid. Russian forces have made significant advances in a narrow corridor in eastern Ukraine as an offensive by Moscow to take territory before western military aid ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
When a Nation Loses Its Confidence
America and Israel have both experienced a series of setbacks leading to self-doubt.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How much is the state pension worth now?
Payments to pensioners have risen by 8.5% following the government's "triple lock" pledge.BBC News - Top stories -
Rishi Sunak goes on the defensive
And, Huw Edwards resigns from the BBC on medical adviceBBC News - Top stories -
VW Works Closely With Unions in Germany, but UAW May Be Less Cuddly
Organizers are raring for “the real fight” after their win in Chattanooga, signaling a more adversarial dynamic than the automaker has known back at home.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Conservatives' savage child labor agenda wants kids working more for less
There’s just no way that we in 2024 should accept a status quo in which children are forced to do exhausting, dangerous, demanding jobs that threaten their lives and health.The Hill - Politics -
VW Works Closely With Unions in Germany, but UAW May Be Less Cuddly
Organizers are raring for “the real fight” after their win in Chattanooga, signaling a more adversarial dynamic than the automaker has known back at home.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Women are less likely to die when treated by female doctors, study suggests
Hospitalized women are less likely to die or be readmitted to the hospital if they are treated by female doctors, a study published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine found.NBC News - Top stories -
Can there be delish dessert with less sugar? Absolutely, say these chefs
We don’t have to reflexively use refined sugar to sweeten. Dates often do the trick – in a way that’s healthier for us and the planet. When I attended pastry school in Paris a couple of years ago, granulated sugar appeared in nearly every tart, ...The Guardian - World -
Stock Market Set for Longest Losing Streak in Months
A rally at the start of the year has given way to worries on Wall Street about economics and geopolitics.The New York Times - Business -
Golden Visa Programs, Once a Boon, Lose Their Luster
Spain is the latest European country to end its program, which brought in billions of euros from real estate investors seeking residency status but worsened a housing crisis for locals.The New York Times - Business -
Golden Visa Programs, Once a Boon, Lose Their Luster
Spain is the latest European country to end its program, which brought in billions of euros from real estate investors seeking residency status but worsened a housing crisis for locals.The New York Times - Top stories -
'No second guesses': Bruins start Ullmark, drop G2
On the heels of a 3-2 loss that tied the series at 1-1, Boston coach Jim Montgomery stood behind his choice to start Linus Ullmark over Jeremy Swayman in Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night at TD Garden.ESPN - Sports -
Taylor Swift fans lose hundreds in scams
Two women who tried to buy tickets for their daughters lost a combined £1,200.BBC News - Top stories - Entertainment -
Public school enrollment in the U.S. slipping as alternatives gain support
The share of children ages 5 to 17 enrolled in public schools fell by almost 4 percentage points from 2012 to 2022, an NBC News analysis of Census Bureau data found.NBC News - Top stories -
Nike Reverses Course as Innovation Stalls and Rivals Gain Ground
Shoe giant stumbled as CEO John Donahoe pulled away from retailers and relied on old hits. Now it says it’s refocusing on cutting-edge footwear for athletes.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Basque separatists make historic gains but fail to win election outright
Predicted surge fails to materialise, leaving alliance of ruling PNV and socialists most likely outcome. A leftwing coalition of Basque separatists partly descended from the political wing of the defunct terrorist group Eta has made historic ...The Guardian - World -
Nike Reverses Course as Innovation Stalls and Rivals Gain Ground
Shoe giant stumbled as CEO John Donahoe pulled away from retailers and relied on old hits. Now it says it’s refocusing on cutting-edge footwear for athletes.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Cramer points to positives in Monday's rebound, but warns against lasting gains
Big Tech companies Tesla, Meta Platforms, Microsoft and Alphabet are scheduled to report their earnings this week.CNBC - Business -
Spotify’s stock gains as monthly active users fall short but margins improve
Spotify had 615 million monthly active users for the first quarter.MarketWatch - Business -
Virgin Galactic skyrockets 22%, registers biggest gain in 10 months
Shares of Virgin Galactic have rallied after trading down on 13 of the past 17 days.MarketWatch - Business -
Visa’s stock gains after earnings, as one simple message resonates
Visa shares were moving higher in after-hours trading Tuesday, after the payments company sported an earnings beat and showed off continued growth in spending.MarketWatch - Business