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Britain's inflation rate could be about to drop below the Bank of England's 2% target
The headline inflation rate could be 'momentous,' but markets remain divided on the chance of a June cut and services will be the one to watch.CNBC - Business - United Kingdom -
Lizzy Banks quits cycling after ‘life torn apart for nothing’ in doping case
‘We spent all our savings – the mental toll has left deep scars’UKAD found cyclist bore ‘no fault or negligence’ for positivesLizzy Banks has said she will end her professional cycling career after having her life “torn apart for nothing” in a ...The Guardian - World -
EU reprimands Kosovo's move to close Serb bank branches over the use of the dinar currency
The European Union has reprimanded Kosovo over the unilateral closure of six branches of a Serbia-licensed bankABC News - World - European Union -
Vandals target ‘world’s oldest’ Chinese parade dragon in an Australian museum
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Fixed income should have more love in a ‘higher and hold’ world
The prospects for returns are much brighter, with bond yields at the highest levels since the global financial crisisFinancial Times - World -
I was a Republican Partisan. It Altered the Way I Saw the World.
Your emotions will often lead you astray.The New York Times - Top stories -
FIFA vote awards Brazil 2027 Women's World Cup
Brazil has been confirmed as host of the 2027 Women's World Cup after the voting from 211 federations at the 74th FIFA Congress celebrated in Bangkok on Friday.ESPN - Sports - World Cup -
Israel tells World Court South Africa case makes a mockery of genocide
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World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler arrested outside PGA Championship
World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested and charged with a felony and other counts Friday morning outside the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky. Follow here live updates.CNN - Top stories -
Here's everything we know about world No. 1 Scheffler's arrest
Scottie Scheffler's Friday morning at the PGA Championship was a whirlwind after his early-morning arrest and tee time, which he made. Here's what happened.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Pope Francis on ideological division: "We cannot divide the world"
In a historic interview from the Vatican, Pope Francis sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss a range of issues, including the criticism he's faced for trying to make the church more inclusive. The ...CBS News - Top stories -
World's smallest pacemaker gives new hope to babies with heart defects
For the tiniest infants born with heart defects, a pacemaker the size of a pill now provides hope to families who are dealing with the problem. NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor reports.NBC News - Top stories -
Future Forward super PAC raises eyebrows in Biden World
Allies to President Biden are concerned that Future Forward — the preferred super PAC backing the president's reelection bid — isn’t doing enough in the late spring and summer months to help build a narrative boosting the president and his ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Ukrainians divided over Usyk, the world boxing champion facing Tyson Fury
Boxer has raised funds for Ukraine but faced criticism in the past for his apparent Moscow-leaning sympathies. On the streets of Kyiv this week, the name of the Ukrainian heavyweight boxer Oleksandr Usyk prompted a few eye-rolls, alongside ...The Guardian - World - Boxing -
Pietro Beccari: ‘There is no household in the world that doesn’t have [contact with] Louis Vuitton’
The Louis Vuitton chief wants to turn the LVMH-owned luxury brand into a cultural juggernautFinancial Times - Business -
Meet the fashion designer who dresses the world's biggest boxers
From his fashion studio on the Welsh coast, Imtayaz Qassim creates some of the most distinctive outfits worn by the world's most famous boxersCBS News - Top stories -
Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk Becomes World’s Undisputed Heavyweight Champion
The Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk became the world’s undisputed heavyweight champion on Sunday. The victory has lifted morale in a country struggling to contain Russian advances on the battlefield.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
‘Such a hot mess’: turmoil inside the world of US beauty pageants
A Miss USA winner has handed back her crown, and another champion has resigned – is the lustre of the pageant starting to wear off?. The US beauty pageant industry, in a concise summation made last week, is “such a hot mess”.. Two reigning beauty ...The Guardian - World -
How to Keep Your Employees Engaged in a Highly Remote World
As worker engagement declines in the workplace, it's time to face the issue with new techniques. The work environment is not the same as it was 10 years ago.Inc. - Business -
706 people named Kyle descend on Texas town for world record attempt
When 706 people named Kyle in the same place is not enough.CBS News - Top stories -
For Old Ukrainians, Russia’s Invasion Echoes World War II Trauma
The oldest Ukrainians whose towns have been bombarded and overrun by Russia’s invasion have memories of similar miseries at the hands of Nazi Germany in World War II.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Reactions to Raisi's death pour in from Arab world leaders, militias
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Greenlight Capital’s clash with a former employee has captivated the hedge-fund world
James Fishback, 29, says he was employed as Head of Macro at Greenlight Capital. The New York hedge fund says that position never existed.MarketWatch - Business -
Cuban spies behind sale of American secrets around the world
Former U.S. Ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha spent decades spying for Cuba. Before Rocha there was Ana Montes, a Pentagon analyst who spent 17 years spying for Cuba.CBS News - Top stories -
In a world of fantasy leagues, Anthony Edwards is an actual fantasy player
The Minnesota star’s shapeshifting brilliance helped the Timberwolves oust the defending NBA champions in a pulsating seven-game series. This isn’t the way things were supposed to end. When the Denver Nuggets bolted to a 20-point lead over the ...The Guardian - World - Fantasy Football -
Wagging winners set new world record for dog walk
Hundreds of dachshunds gathered in London during a charity event to scoop a Guinness World Record.BBC News - Top stories -
What the Death of Iran’s President Raisi Means for His Country, and the World
The generation on the cusp of taking power in Iran sees domestic oppression and foreign aggression as indispensable to the success of the revolution.The New York Times - Top stories -
Analysis: Larson enters conversation with Verstappen as best drivers in the world
Many consider Max Verstappen the best motorsports driver in the world right nowABC News - Sports -
The Disease Detectives Trying to Keep the World Safe From Bird Flu
When a child in a small Cambodian town fell sick recently, his rapid decline set off a global disease surveillance system.The New York Times - World -
Real Madrid star Kroos to retire after Euro 2024
Toni Kroos is to leave Real Madrid and retire from football after Euro 2024, the Germany international announced on Tuesday.ESPN - Sports -
Walmart and Other Retail Earnings Show Inflation Still Pushing Consumers to Seek Deals
Low prices drive consumers to shop at the big box chain, while fewer people are buying fancy coffees or taking on home improvement projects, as Starbucks and Home Depot report sales declines.Inc. - Business -
Refinancing student debt is risky amid Biden forgiveness push. Borrowers 'forever lose access' to safety nets, advocates say
As protections and relief options for federal student loan borrowers grow, refinancing your debt may be a risky move, consumer advocates say.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
Kosovo makes last-minute push to get its membership in Council of Europe approved in a Friday vote
Kosovo’s government is making a last-minute effort to convince Western powers to vote on whether to admit the country as a new member in the Council of Europe, the continent’s top human rights bodyABC News - World -
Ukraine says it has checked Russia's offensive in a key town, but Moscow says it will keep pushing
Military officials in Ukraine say their units locked in street battles with the Kremlin’s forces in a northeastern Ukrainian town have halted the Russian advanceABC News - World - Ukraine -
Tom McMillen, head of the FBS athletic directors' organization LEAD1, announces he's stepping down
The head of the association representing athletic directors of Football Bowl Subdivision schools is stepping down this fall after more than eight years as president and CEOABC News - Sports -
Knicks ‘not surprised’ Alec Burks has stepped up when they’ve needed it most
After falling out of the rotation, Alec Burks has stepped up tremendously for the injury-plagued Knicks in their last few postseason games, and his teammates and coaches aren't surprised.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
How Vanguard stacks up against BlackRock in ETFs as new CEO Salim Ramji steps in
Vanguard is moving closer to BlackRock’s top ranking in U.S. exchange-traded-fund assets.MarketWatch - Business -
UNC interim chancellor backs AD Bubba Cunningham after trustee criticism, audit push
North Carolina interim chancellor Lee Roberts publicly backed athletics director Bubba Cunningham on ThursdayABC News - Sports -
‘Art-washing’? Unease as British cultural institutions lend lustre to Saudi trade push
Campaigners say move to use the arts to reinforce economic ties with Riyadh may help to launder Gulf state’s human rights record. It was an unusual gig for YolanDa Brown, the saxophonist and composer who this week performed high above the clouds ...The Guardian - World -
RFK Jr.'s Texas ballot access push raises questions for Ted Cruz
The prospect of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. qualifying for the Texas ballot is fueling speculation that he could hurt Sen. Ted Cruz's (R-Texas) reelection chances. Kennedy announced earlier this week he gained more than enough signatures to compete in ...The Hill - Politics