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UK car insurance prices fall for first time in two years
Quarter-on-quarter drop provides some relief for households but quotes are up 43% from a year agoFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
London house prices underperformed rest of UK for past 8 years
High costs, post-Covid trends and rising mortgage rates suppressed demandFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Woodside Revenue Falls on Lower Prices, Volumes
Woodside Energy said weaker output and lower realized prices for its oil and natural gas drove a drop in sales revenue in its latest quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bitcoin price drops below $60,000 before rebounding ahead of halving
Bitcoin rose above $64,000 on Friday after dropping below the $60,000 mark as the cryptocurrency continues to see volatility ahead of the upcoming halving.CNBC - Business - Crypto -
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Middle East crisis live: No plan for immediate retaliation against Israel, senior Iranian official says after blasts reported near Isfahan
Discussion ‘leans more towards infiltration than attack’ says anonymous Iranian official as US says Israel has carried out military operation. Full report: Israel has carried out airstrikes on Iran, US officials sayWhat we know so far about ...The Guardian - World -
Mortgage rates have surged past 7% and home sales in March posted their biggest monthly drop in more than a year, renewing pressure on the U.S. housing market as uncertainty over real-estate commissions buffets the industry.
Mortgage rates have surged past 7% and home sales in March posted their biggest monthly drop in more than a year, renewing pressure on the U.S. housing market as uncertainty over real-estate commissions buffets the industry.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Salman Rushdie Is Again the Toast of Literary Manhattan
Nearly two years after he was stabbed, he was in fine form as he greeted his fellow writers at a party celebrating his candid memoir, “Knife.”The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Norris takes Chinese GP sprint race pole, Hamilton second - reaction
Follow live text and audio commentary from practice and sprint qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix.BBC News - Top stories -
Stock Futures Slip After Israel Strikes Iran
U.S. stock futures pointed to renewed losses while Asian and European markets declined after Israel’s attack in Iran.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Billy Joel special to air again after abrupt cut-off on CBS
A Billy Joel special on CBS and Paramount+ will air again after it was cut off in the middle of the singer's performance of "Piano Man."CBS News - Entertainment -
Why buying stocks in this hot sector may turn out to be a money-losing bet
The semiconductor industry has been soaring; that won’t last forever.MarketWatch - Business -
Why historic buildings keep catching fire during renovations
Denmark’s historic stock exchange is latest in a series of European monuments that burnt downFinancial Times - Business -
Building society and Co-op Bank agree takeover terms
The two lenders agree terms on a takeover deal that could be worth up to £780m.BBC News - Top stories -
Israel Strikes Iran in Narrow Attack Amid Escalation Fears
Tehran lifts restrictions on Iran’s airspace after canceling flights amid reports of explosions.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Treasury yields drop in muted flight to quality after Israel retaliation
U.S. bond yields fell on Friday in a modest flight to quality in choppy trading after Israel retaliated against Iran for its attack last weekend, but didn’t strike nuclear facilities.MarketWatch - Business - Israel -
Long-haul carrier Emirates again halts local flight check-in as UAE recovers from record rains
Long-haul carrier Emirates says it is halting local check-in for passengers traveling on its flights as the wider United Arab Emirates tries to recover from record-setting rains this weekABC News - World -
What is bitcoin halving – and will it affect the price?
Process has coincided with a rise in price in the past and is due to take place again on Saturday. Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of bitcoin, still has an influence on the cryptocurrency nearly 14 years after disappearing.. This week ...The Guardian - World - Crypto -
Asia Markets Fall After Israeli Strike on Iran
Stock markets in Asia fell while safe-haven assets such as U.S. Treasurys, the yen and the Swiss franc rose sharply after Israel launched a retaliatory strike against Iran early Friday.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Pennsylvania school district cancels actor's speech over his activism and 'lifestyle'
A Pennsylvania school district has canceled an upcoming appearance by actor and children’s book author Maulik PancholyABC News - Entertainment -
Iran Activates Air Defenses as World Braces for Israel's Retaliation
Iran activated air-defense systems and canceled flights, state media reported, amid reports of explosions.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Israel launches retaliatory strikes against Iran
Officials and diplomats indicated attacks were limited and sought to avoid escalationFinancial Times - Business - Iran -
FirstFT: Israel launches attacks against Iran
Also in today’s newsletter, Netflix’s surprise boom, and PwC plans to reverse tax restructuringFinancial Times - World - Iran -
Cubs activate Jameson Taillon, Patrick Wisdom from injured list
The Cubs announced the team activated starter Jameson Taillon from the 15-day injured list and Patrick Wisdom from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. In a reciprocating move, the Cubs optioned Hayden Wesneski and Miles Mastrobuoni to Triple-A ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Taylor Swift's New Album Just Dropped. Here's the Brilliantly Simple Trick She Used to Guarantee Success
Short version: Never ever let the story end.Inc. - Business -
Israel carries out strike on Iran and Taylor Swift drops secret double album: Morning Rundown
Israel carries out retaliatory strike on Iran. Taylor Swift drops secret double album. Jury selection continues in Trump's hush money trial. 911 outage raises questions.NBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Israeli missile hits Iran, U.S. officials confirm
Two U.S. officials confirm to CBS News that an Israeli missile has hit Iran. The strike follows last weekend's retaliatory drone and missile attack against Israel. Carissa Lawson anchors a special report.CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
Japan’s inflation marks two years above BOJ’s target as meeting looms
Japan’s consumer inflation has stayed above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for two years, government data confirmed Friday, amid speculation over further interest-rate increases.MarketWatch - Business - Japan -
Oil jumps 3%, spot gold hits record high after Israel launches strike in Iran
Oil prices jumped more than 3% after reports of explosions near the Iranian city of Isfahan.CNBC - Business - Iran -
Blasts heard in central province of Isfahan
Blasts are heard in central Isfahan province, though it is not clear what might have been hit.BBC News - Top stories -
They Bet Against the Dollar. Now They're Paying the Price.
The dollar recently hit a 34-year high against the yen, sending ripples through global markets.The Wall Street Journal - World -
GOP impeachment efforts hit brick wall
Republican impeachment efforts against President Biden and his Cabinet appear to have hit a brick wall after the Senate swiftly dismissed articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Senators dismissed a pair of ...The Hill - Politics -
A senior Iranian official warned that Iran could work on building nuclear weapons if Israel attacks its nuclear facilities, a new escalation in threats by the two sides.
A senior Iranian official warned that Iran could work on building nuclear weapons if Israel attacks its nuclear facilities, a new escalation in threats by the two sides.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Israel's Attack on Iran Appears Fairly Limited, Easing Pressure on Oil Markets
Israel’s missile strikes against Iran overnight seem fairly limited, pointing to a de-escalation of conflict that is expected to diminish the oil market’s geopolitical risk premium in the short term, according to DNB Markets.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
A Steady Stream of Road Trips Made Falling in Love Easy
As Deborah Yarchun and Benjamin Parr traveled across the country during the pandemic, their bond became stronger at each stop.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
TSMC Shares Fall After Downgrading 2024 Global Chip Outlook
Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing fell sharply as investors’ worries about the chip maker’s cautious outlook for the industry eclipsed its upbeat first-quarter financial results.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Gilt Yields Fall After Weak U.K. Retail Sales Data
Gilt yields declined following weaker-than-expected U.K. retail sales data, increasing prospects of a Bank of England interest-rate cut in the coming months.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
Most UK dairy farms ignoring pollution rules as manure spews into rivers
Exclusive: 80% of Welsh dairy farms inspected, 69% of English ones, 60% in Scotland and 50% in Northern Ireland breaching regulations. The majority of UK dairy farms are breaking pollution rules, with vast amounts of cow manure being spilled into ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Delays to OFR funds recognition rule leaves UK out in the cold
Post-Brexit overseas funds regime has yet to be implemented, depriving UK investors of some of latest innovative fundsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Letting grass grow long boosts butterfly numbers, UK study proves
Analysis of 60o gardens shows wilder lawns feed caterpillars and create breeding habitat. Good news for lazy gardeners: one labour-saving tweak could almost double the number of butterflies in your garden, according to a new scientific study – let ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom