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Oil market shrugs off Israeli strikes on Iran
Brent spikes above $90 before dropping close to three-week low as Tehran plays down attacksFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Trump’s $175mn bond should be invalidated, New York attorney-general says
Letitia James’s office says former president should have to post a new bond while he appeals against civil fraud judgmentFinancial Times - Business - New York -
Cavaliers feel better prepared for playoff stage after '23 flop, face Magic in first-round series
The Cavaliers have waited a year to redeem themselves in the NBA playoffsABC News - Sports -
U.S. Military to Withdraw Troops From Niger
The status of a $110 million air base in the desert remains unclear as the West African country deepens its ties with Russia.The New York Times - Top stories -
U.S. agrees to withdraw troops from Niger
Niger has been home to a major U.S. airbase in the city of Agadez, some 550 miles from the capital Niamey, using it for manned and unmanned surveillance flights and other operations.CBS News - Top stories -
Why a deluge of Chinese-made drugs is hard to curb
Thousands of Chinese companies are making synthetic opioids and shipping them around the world.BBC News - Top stories -
US aid delays leave Ukrainians at low ebb
Faltering western assistance and Russia’s fresh initiative on battlefield chip away at country’s moraleFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
Philippines, New Zealand Plan Troop Visits, Logistics Deals
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Delays to OFR funds recognition scheme 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 -
Russia pummels exhausted Ukrainian forces with smaller attacks ahead of a springtime advance
Russian troops are ramping up pressure on exhausted Ukrainian forces across the front line to prepare to grab more land this spring and summerABC News - World - Ukraine -
Ukrainians Wait, Nervously, to See if U.S. Will Provide Critical Aid
From the battlefield to battered cities, soldiers and civilians are counting on Congress to approve $60 billion in military support. Without it, Ukrainian officials say, prospects in the war are grim.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Putin has a ‘factchecking’ operation, and so do other dictators – but they use them to twist the truth | Maxim Alyukov
Bad actors know that factchecking sites are a vital democratic tool. That’s why they’ve launched their own dishonest versions. Asked by sociologists about his views on the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a Russian in his early 70s shifted the ...The Guardian - World -
Rock trailblazer Heart reunites for a world tour and a new song
Heart — the pioneering band that melds Nancy Wilson’s shredding guitar with her sister Ann’s powerhouse vocals — is hitting the road this spring for a world tour that Nancy Wilson describes as “the full-on rocker size.”ABC News - Entertainment -
United Health CEO to face House panel
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story United Health CEO to face House panel UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty will testify in front of a House oversight panel next month about the massive cyberattack ...The Hill - Politics -
Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian strategic bomber as Moscow's missiles kill 8 Ukrainians
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Injured in a Russian strike, a 13-year-old Ukrainian girl runs to raise money
Yana Stepanenko, 13, ran 5K at the Boston marathon to show the courage and strength of Ukrainians and to raise money for a Ukrainian soldier.ABC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
S&P Cuts Israel's Credit Ratings on Geopolitical Concerns
S&P Global Ratings lowered its long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Israel to A-plus from AA-minus, citing geopolitical risks.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
S&P Cuts Israel Rating on Heightened Geopolitical Risk
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China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness, S&P says
China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness and is more of a strategy to buy time for industrial and consumption policies, S&P Global Ratings said.CNBC - Business - China -
Israel downgraded by S&P Global just ahead of retaliatory attack on Iran
S&P dropped Israel’s sovereign credit rating by one notch to A+ from AA-, with the outlook negative, hours before signs of fresh tensions between that country and Iran.MarketWatch - Business - Iran -
R.F.K. Jr.’s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to Drop Presidential Bid
Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Murphy fires back at Trump Jr. on Mayorkas vote: 'Republicans are full of s‑‑‑'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) fired back at Donald Trump Jr. on Friday for calling out three Senate Democrats who voted to end the impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. “Your Friday morning reminder that ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
With Man City reeling, Arsenal and Liverpool face moment of truth in title race
Real Madrid have shown that Manchester City can be overcome, so Arsenal and Liverpool must apply the pressure to make it happen in the Premier League.ESPN - Sports - Premier League -
House Appears Poised to Pass Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine
Democrats rallied behind Republican Speaker Mike Johnson to clear a major procedural hurdle for the $95 billion measure. The proposal heads for a final set of votes Saturday.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Biden needs to face facts: He’s still losing to Trump
For President Biden and the Democrats, thing are looking ugly in November.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Facing Shrimp-Fueled Debt, Red Lobster Reportedly Mulls Chapter 11
The Florida-based seafood chain reportedly considers protection from creditors to work from under debt worsened by its all-you-can-eat shrimp deals.Inc. - Business -
Manchester City face Chelsea with no time to dwell on Madrid heartache
Treble winners turn their focus to becoming the first English men’s club to claim a double-double in FA Cup semi-final . Chelsea beware: at 5.15pm on Saturday Pep Guardiola expects Manchester City to show precisely how little sorrow they feel for ...The Guardian - World - Premier League -
California officers charged in killing of man held face-down for five minutes
Three police officers charged with involuntary manslaughter in death of Mario Gonzalez, whom they held down on the ground. Three California police officers have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 killing of a man they ...The Guardian - World - California -
Sheetz Convenience Store Chain Faces Federal Suit for Racial Discrimination in Hiring
The EEOC asserts the company turned away Black, Native American, and Multiracial applicants with failed criminal background checks at nearly twice the rate of white applicants across is 700 stores in six states.Inc. - Business -
PwC’s Evergrande audits set to face new probe by Hong Kong regulator
Apparent whistleblower report cites concerns over firm’s work for collapsed Chinese developerFinancial Times - World - Hong Kong -
Clippers may face uphill battle before playoffs even start
Leonard last played in a game on March 31, Sunday against Dallas will be three weeks since his last game.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
D-Day’s 80th Anniversary Inspires Watches
Commemorative pieces include a steel model similar to a British wartime watch and one with Normandy beach sand in its crown.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
RFK Jr.'s sister dismisses his candidacy: 'Let's talk about reality'
Kerry Kennedy is brushing off her brother, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s, independent presidential bid, arguing it is clear only President Biden or former President Trump will be able to secure the Oval Office in November. Kennedy was speaking with CNN ...The Hill - Politics -
U.S. measles cases reach 125 this year, topping 2022's large outbreaks
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.CBS News - Top stories -
Ex-Bernie Sanders Pollster Worried About RFK Jr.’s Appeal Among Crucial Voters
A Democrat warns that the independent could siphon crucial support from Biden.The New York Times - Top stories -
5 big takeaways from Day 3 of Trump's hush money trial
Twelve jurors have been seated in the historic criminal trial of former president Donald Trump.ABC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Day 3 of Trump New York hush money trial
The full 12-person jury for Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial has been seated.CNN - Top stories - New York -
Can you afford to take your children on days out?
Parents and a play centre owner say they are feeling the squeeze when it comes to costs.BBC News - Top stories -
A silent Trump glowers and stares during third day of criminal trial
This was not Donald Trump the business mogul or Donald Trump the 45th president – it was Donald Trump the defendant. With Donald Trump just a few feet away, a potential juror in the criminal case against him summed up the experience in just three ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Watch: Lawyers spar during tetchy exchanges at Post Office inquiry
Rodric Williams, who still works for the company, was a Post Office lawyer as the Horizon scandal developed.BBC News - Top stories