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Israel will no longer approve Unrwa food aid to northern Gaza, agency says
Head of agency says military authorities told UN that convoys will no longer be approved amid ‘man-made famine’. The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa, said on Sunday that Israel had definitively barred it from making aid ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Millions go hungry as a billion meals binned every day, says UN report
UN Food Waste Index report also finds global food wastage is big contributor to climate crisis. More than a billion meals are thrown away every day, in poor countries as well as rich ones, despite more than 730 million people living in hunger ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
‘Famine is setting in’: UN court orders Israel to unblock Gaza food aid
Judges issue unanimous decision and say Palestinians are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Middle East crisis – live updatesThe International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to allow unimpeded access of food aid into Gaza, where ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Comex Gold Settles 0.62% Higher at $2190.60, Record High
Gold prices climbed to a new record high.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Amazon writes its largest venture cheque yet for AI start-up Anthropic
$2.75bn deal is the latest sign of Big Tech’s race to capitalise on the booming sectorFinancial Times - Business - Amazon -
Corporate profits hit record high as economy boomed in fourth quarter of 2023
Gross domestic product (GDP) and corporate profits both smashed expectations in the fourth quarter of 2023 as the knock-on effects of pandemic stimulus juiced the U.S. economy. GDP came in at a 3.4 percent increase, below the massive bump of 4.9 ...The Hill - Politics -
German rating agency fined €2.2mn for Greensill-related breaches
Esma levies rare penalty against Scope over failures to manage conflicts of interestFinancial Times - World - Germany -
4 times you should buy a home with interest rates high
Even with mortgage interest rates high, there are some times when it may make sense to buy. Here are four of them.CBS News - Top stories -
‘Lagging’ housing market, high interest rates drag on MillerKnoll’s sales
The furniture maker said that a “lagging” housing market, rising interest rates, and other headwinds contributed to lower sales.MarketWatch - Business -
3 times to buy a home with rates high (and 3 times not to)
It can be tough to decide whether it makes sense to buy a home when mortgage rates are high. Here's what to know.CBS News - Top stories -
Israeli settlers call for UN agency’s closure in Jerusalem protest
Rightwing activists demonstrate outside Unrwa office for third week over claims of links between staff members and Hamas. Dozens of Israeli settlers and rightwing activists have protested by again blocking the entrances of the UN agency for ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
UN high court again orders Israel to alleviate crisis in Gaza
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday ordered Israel to take more steps to protect civilians in Gaza and alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the coastal strip where Israeli troops are fighting against Palestinian militant group ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
UN high court again orders Israel to alleviate crisis in Gaza
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Nigeria's central bank hikes interest rate to 24.75% as it battles sky-high inflation, currency crisis
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday hiked its key interest rate by 200 basis points, as Africa's largest economy looks to recover from a historic currency crisis and soaring inflation.CNBC - Business -
Deadline for minister to give names to Afghan inquiry
Johnny Mercer has been ordered to provide names to the Afghanistan inquiry by 5 April.BBC News - Top stories -
Misleading posts recirculate old report about UN nuclear agency chief's visit to Pakistan
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Netanyahu canceling high-level meeting is 'political response' to UN vote, says fmr. Mideast Envoy
Former Mideast Envoy Dennis Ross joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu’s decision to cancel a visit by Israeli officials to Washington after the UN Security Council passed a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire and ...NBC News - Politics -
UN picks Saudi Arabia to lead women’s rights forum despite ‘abysmal’ record
Kingdom chosen to chair Commission on Status of Women after unopposed bid, to dismay of human rights groups. Saudi Arabia has been chosen as the chair of the UN commission that is supposed to promote gender equality and empower women around the ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
AI Will Mean Cheaper Food
It will allow farmers and distributors to make dramatic improvements in efficiency, putting downward pressure on prices.The Wall Street Journal - World - Artificial Intelligence -
The New Hotel Essential: Easy Take-Out Food
There have never been more options for meal delivery to your room—or other parts of the hotel.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Diners With Lower Incomes Shrink Their Fast Food Orders
McDonald's and Wendy's say they're seeing smaller orders and fewer visits from people earning less than $50,000 a year.Inc. - Business -
The Fed Stays the Course on Rates
Markets are cheering the central bank’s forecast for three interest rate cuts this year. But Fed policymakers are divided on the issue.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
Rates need to calm down
They’re being too loudFinancial Times - World -
Iran’s currency hits a record low
Iran’s currency fell to 613,500 to the dollar as it celebrates Persian New Year.ABC News - World - Iran -
BoE rate-setter warns against rushing to cut interest rates
Comments come after governor Andrew Bailey last week said interest rate cuts were ‘in play’Financial Times - World -
'Cookie egg roll' is the Mets' newest but wildest food item
Irregular ballpark food items are normal in MLB. But the New York Mets might've done something special with the cookie egg roll.ESPN - Sports -
'There is no true migraine diet,' doctor says, but these 12 foods can trigger symptoms
Here's a list of foods that migraineurs say trigger headaches and migraines or makes their symptoms worse.CNBC - Business -
Advent and CVC make joint bid for European pet food business
Cinven-owned company down to a single bidding consortium as private equity faces pressure to exit investmentsFinancial Times - Business -
California Restaurants Cut Jobs as Fast-Food Wages Set to Rise
Chains lay off workers and shave hours ahead of a state minimum-wage increase; California fast food workers will earn $20 an hour starting in April.The Wall Street Journal - World - California -
California Restaurants Cut Jobs as Fast-Food Wages Set to Rise
Chains lay off workers and shave hours ahead of a state minimum-wage increase; California fast food workers will earn $20 an hour starting in April.The Wall Street Journal - Business - California -
Climate change driving up inflation in food prices: Study
Rising global temperatures are associated with inflation in food prices, both in regions that are already hotter and in countries outside the tropics like the U.S., according to a study published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment. ...The Hill - Politics - Climate -
Costco is cracking down on who can eat at its popular food court
Costco wants to make sure its $1.50 hot dog combos are reserved for active members only.CBS News - Top stories -
What is Nowruz? Persian New Year traditions and food explained
Reset your year with green dishes filled with fresh herbs and a clean home for the Persian New Year, also known as Nowruz.CNN - Top stories -
Limits placed on removal of land from food production in England
Government restrictions come after farmers raise concerns over domestic food securityFinancial Times - World -
S.Korea consumer sentiment dips as food inflation emerges as top election issue
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Makers of ‘Food, Inc’ sequel, launch impact campaign around pressing issues
The Oscar-nominated documentary “Food, Inc” helped change the way many consumers think about the systems behind the things we eatABC News - Entertainment -
Social Security Administration to remove food assistance as barrier to accessing certain benefits
Starting Sept. 30, food assistance from family and friends, plus community support, will no longer count against eligibility for SSI benefits.CNBC - Business -
California $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage Is Coming April 1
The nation’s highest state minimum wage for fast-food workers takes effect on Monday. Owners and employees are sizing up the potential impact.The New York Times - Top stories - California -
Social Security Administration to remove food assistance as barrier to accessing certain benefits
The Social Security Administration has issued a final rule that will prevent food assistance from reducing payments to certain beneficiaries.NBC News - Top stories -
Human trafficking arrests over escort agency
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