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Macron Says Inflation Cannot Be Sole Target of Monetary Policy: French President Emmanuel Macron said inflation can no longer be the only target for European ...
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Biden just signed a bill that could ban TikTok. His campaign plans to stay on the app anyway
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Biden rebukes Trump over ‘cruelty’ of Florida’s six-week abortion ban : It was Biden’s first major speech on abortion since Trump suggested that the politically ...
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Live updates: Pro-Palestinian protests at USC, Columbia University, college campuses nationwide
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Quick Glance: Protests at USC Lead to Cancellation of Commencement Ceremony
- The University of Southern California canceled its main commencement ceremony, prompting students at other locations with protests to wonder if their ceremonies will be disrupted next.
- USC's cancellation raised concerns among Columbia students, fearing their commencement could be disrupted. Other universities remain silent on potential adjustments to their ceremonies. Some students fear a domino effect following the protests at Columbia.
- Students who missed high school graduation ceremonies due to the pandemic expressed concerns about their upcoming college commencement. USC announced the cancellation of its main ceremony, while Columbia contemplates potential disruptions to ensure campus community safety.
- Universities like Yale and Michigan are addressing the possibility of protests during commencement activities. Columbia students report a rise in animosity on campus, particularly between Jewish and pro-Palestinian groups.
Argentinians filled the streets of Buenos Aires as they marched against President Javier Milei's budget cuts to education ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/americas/argentinas-milei-faces-biggest-protest-yet-students-march-over-budget-cuts-2024-04-23/
Mexican lawmakers approve new pension fund backed by president: Mexico's Senate approved the creation of a new pension fund on Thursday aimed at boosting payouts ...
reuters.com/world/americas/mexican-lawmakers-approve-new-pension-fund-backed-by-president-2024-04-26/
Quick Glance: New Pension Fund Approved in Mexico
- Mexico's Senate approved the creation of a new pension fund to boost payouts to the lowest-earning recipients.
- The reform aims to ensure pensioners receive a specific percentage of their last monthly salary.
- Critics have raised concerns about potential risks to the savings of some Mexicans, a claim disputed by the government.
- The fund will be initially funded by unclaimed savings held by older workers in inactive accounts with private fund administrators.
EU should revisit bank and insurer capital rules, Macron says: French President Emmanuel Macron called on Thursday for a revision of how Europe applies minimum ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-should-revisit-bank-insurer-capital-rules-macron-says-2024-04-25/
SNB’s Jordan Warns New Inflation Shocks Could Hit ‘At Any Time’
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/snb-s-jordan-warns-new-inflation-shocks-could-hit-at-any-time
Petro Calls on Colombian Congress to Eliminate Proposed Pension Fee: Colombian President Gustavo Petro called on congress to eliminate a controversial fee on ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/petro-calls-on-colombian-congress-to-eliminate-proposed-pension-fee
1 in 5 adults aged 50+ have no retirement savings, 26% feel retirement’s off the table
nydailynews.com/2024/04/24/one-quarter-adults-over-50-cannot-retire-aarp-survey/
Cities that could benefit from the Ukraine aid: The recently approved US aid to Ukraine could help create American jobs. Here are some of the cities that could ...
businessinsider.com/ukraine-aid-bill-help-american-jobs-military-defense-business-economy-2024-4
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Celebs head to DC for correspondents’ dinner: Here’s who’s coming: From “Black Widow” actor Scarlett Johansson — seemingly in town to support husband Colin Jost ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4622097-celebs-dc-white-house-correspondents-dinner/
Live updates: Pro-Palestinian protests at USC, Columbia University, college campuses nationwide
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Macron Says Europe Can No Longer Rely on US for Its Security: French President Emmanuel Macron said the American security umbrella is a thing of the past and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/macron-says-eu-can-no-longer-rely-on-us-for-its-security
Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
Argentina Economic Activity Slumps in February as Milei Plan Takes Hold: Argentina’s economy slumped for a fourth straight month in February as President Javier ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/argentina-s-economy-slumps-for-fourth-straight-month-in-february
Andrew Kamanga: Zambia FA president charged with money laundering: Andrew Kamanga, the president of the Football Association of Zambia, is arrested and charged ...
bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cv29eqdlp2po
Congress Passed a Bill That Could Ban TikTok. Now Comes the Hard Part.: After President Biden signs the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/technology/tiktok-ban-bill-congress.html
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Senate passes TikTok ban: Once President Joe Biden signs it into law, as he's said he will, ByteDance will have 270 days to sell TikTok to an American company.
businessinsider.com/senate-passes-tiktok-ban-2024-4
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
Jamie Dimon: ‘I want to help my country’: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Tuesday was noncommittal when asked about serving in government after he leaves the ...
thehill.com/business/4616340-jamie-dimon-i-want-to-help-my-country/
Quick Glance: JPMorgan CEO Dimon Praises US Economy
- Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., speaks to the Economic Club of New York.
- Dimon expressed confidence in a robust U.S. economy with strong employment and healthy consumer finances.
- However, he warned about the potential economic effects of rising national debt, inflation, and geopolitical conflicts.
- Dimon also discussed the need for a more harmonious relationship between lenders and regulators, as well as praised U.S. leadership and economic power.
Indonesia elections: Prabowo Subianto formally declared as president-elect : Indonesia’s electoral commission has formally declared Prabowo Subianto ...
apnews.com/article/indonesia-declares-prabowo-subianto-next-president-d58e0890ba918af49390f027f7012855
Trump Allies Draw Up Plans to Blunt Fed’s Independence: Some former Trump administration officials argue that the president could help set interest rates and ...
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Javier Milei Sparks Wild Rally That Makes Peso No. 1 in World: Four months into office, Argentine President Javier Milei has pulled off a critical feat in a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/javier-milei-sparks-wild-rally-that-makes-peso-no-1-in-world
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
President Biden has signed the foreign aid bill that also gives the Chinese company ByteDance nine to 12 months to sell TikTok to an American company ... Show more #USATElection2024 #USATElections #Elections2024
Almost 6 in 10 Americans think former President Donald Trump would beat President Joe Biden in a hot dog eating contest, according to a new Echelon Insights ... Show more
ECB's June rate cut not necessarily followed by others, Nagel says: Euro zone inflation could still prove stubborn so a European Central Bank rate cut in June ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/ecbs-june-rate-cut-not-necessarily-followed-by-others-nagel-says-2024-04-24/
Students rally, call for American University to divest from Israel: Hundreds of American University students rallied to demand the administration divest from ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/23/protests-american-university-israel-gaza-college-campus/
UAW moving quickly after VW organizing win, union president says: United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain is moving quickly in the union's sweeping ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uaw-moving-quickly-after-vw-organizing-win-union-president-says-2024-04-23/
Mexico president eyes fresh pension fund ahead of election: Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday he hopes to present a new fund aimed at ...
reuters.com/world/americas/mexico-president-eyes-fresh-pension-fund-ahead-election-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Mexican President's Plan for Enhanced Pensions Before Elections
- President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is planning to introduce a fund to enhance lower pensions ahead of the presidential elections.
- The fund, part of a pension reform proposed by the president in February, has received approval from the lower house and is awaiting Senate approval.
- Initially, the government aims to invest around 40 billion pesos in the fund to ensure that workers earning up to 17,000 pesos per month receive 100% of their salary in retirement.
- The opposition has raised concerns about the impact on workers' savings managed by private companies. The government denies this claim, with the retirement fund association emphasizing that individuals will retain control over their accounts.
Macron Warns Europe ‘Can Die’ Without Stronger Military, Economy: The French leader said Europe’s decadeslong project of peaceful cooperation might perish if the ...
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Chile's president says Codelco output to grow; touts investment climate: Chilean President Gabriel Boric told a major copper industry conference on Wednesday he ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/chiles-president-says-codelco-output-grow-touts-investment-climate-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: Chile's President Foresees Codelco Growth; Emphasizes Investment Environment
- Chilean President Gabriel Boric anticipates slower growth in Codelco production this year and projects 1.7 million tons by 2030.
- Boric highlighted the importance of expedited mining project approvals and equitable distribution of profits.
- He praised Chile's long-term investor security and discussed efforts to enhance lithium production through public-private partnerships.
- Boric mentioned Teck Resources' CEO critiquing Chile's lengthy project approval times but expressing pride in the Quebrada Blanca project.
Here are the next steps and roadblocks toward a potential ban of TikTok in the United States, since President Biden signed a bipartisan law that sets up an ... Show more
Inflation outlook: World in a 'vulnerable moment' as commodities spike: "Global inflation remains undefeated," said Indermit Gill, the World Bank's senior ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/inflation-outlook-high-commodity-prices-oil-price-rate-cuts-economy-2024-4
The flight attendant who became CEO hopes more women will make it to the top: Mitsuko Tottori admits Japan has much more to do to get people like her into the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/business/japan-airlines-first-female-ceo-interview-intl-hnk/
Biden condemns ‘antisemitic protests’ and ‘those who don’t understand what’s going on with the Palestinians’
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4612553-biden-antisemitic-protests-palestinians-israel-gaza-hamas-columbia/
Pilot Travel Centers names Gary Hoogeveen as president of its energy business: U.S. fuel retailer Pilot Travel Centers named Gary Hoogeveen president of its ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/pilot-travel-centers-names-gary-hoogeveen-president-its-energy-business-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: New President Appointed for Pilot Travel Centers Energy Business
- Gary Hoogeveen takes over the leadership of Pilot Travel Centers' energy business.
- He will be responsible for the fuel supply chain, fuel procurement, logistics, and transportation.
- Following the acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway, there have been several leadership changes at Pilot.
- The company group operates over 700 locations in North America.
Macron Gauging Support for Plan to Install Draghi in Top EU Job: French President Emmanuel Macron, who was instrumental in making Ursula von der Leyen the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/macron-is-gauging-support-for-a-plan-to-install-draghi-in-the-top-eu-job
Paid articlePaid Lies, deceit to weigh heavily on EU vote, warns parliament head: European Union voters are set to be bombarded with lies and disinformation from outside and ...
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Amazon tacking on a new optional monthly fee to Prime membership: Brace yourself for more new fees and surcharges on top of regular subscription fees.
axios.com/2024/04/24/amazon-prime-fees-expensive-increase-prices
Biden to mark Earth Day with new solar energy funds and climate corps actions: The solar energy funding could create around 200,000 jobs, according to the White ...
axios.com/2024/04/22/biden-earth-day-climate-corps
Argentina: Hundreds of Thousands Protest Milei’s Plans to Cut Education Spending: In Argentina, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets Tuesday to ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/24/headlines/argentina_hundreds_of_thousands_protest_mileis_plans_to_cut_education_spending
There Is No TikTok in China, Only Douyin. Here’s What It Is.: ByteDance owns both TikTok and Douyin, and although TikTok has more users around the world ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/business/china-tiktok-douyin.html
Lagarde Reiterates Europe, US Shouldn’t Engage in Subsidy Race: European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde reiterated that Europe and the US should avoid ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/lagarde-reiterates-europe-us-shouldn-t-engage-in-subsidy-race
Argentine university students, unions and social groups march to the Casa Rosada government house against President Javier Milei’s "chainsaw" budget ... Show more #live #Reuters #news #newsfeed #Argentina #JavierMilei #education #budgetcuts www.reuters.com/
Trump sounds alarm on strong dollar boomeranging over Asia: The power of the dollar over weaker Asian currencies is attracting attention as the prospect of ...
thehill.com/business/4615958-trump-sounds-alarm-on-strong-dollar-boomeranging-over-asia/
Colombia President Petro Gets Victory as Senate Approves Pension Reform: Colombian senators approved President Gustavo Petro’s pension reform in a victory for ...
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Senate Passes Bill That Could Ban TikTok, Biden Expected to Sign: The Senate voted Tuesday to pass a bill that would either ban TikTok from app stores or force ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/senate-passes-tiktok-ban-bill-biden-1235009427/
Ballooning immigrant detention enrages advocates: Human rights advocates see the Biden administration’s expansion of detention-reliant immigration enforcement as ...
thehill.com/latino/4621399-immigrant-detention-advocates-border-biden/
How to Get Young Audiences in Theaters? Show Old Movies Like Oldboy: The strikes meant studios needed to scramble to fill theaters, but putting ...
indiewire.com/news/business/how-film-revivals-luring-young-crowds-saving-specialty-cinema-1234975333/
Shawn Fain, president of , accused Southern governors opposed to auto plant unionization of “wrecking the economy because they don’t care about working people ... Show more www.al.com/news/2024/04/uaw-president-shawn-fain-southern-governors-liars-about-unions-predicts-alabama-mercedes-win.html
Birmingham-bases sports retailer Hibbett Sports is being acquired by U.K.-based JD Sports in a deal totaling $1.08 billion.
Read more: www.al.com/business/2024/04/jd-sports-acquiring-birmingham-based-hibbett-in-11-billion-deal.html
Ari Emanuel’s Endeavor Pay Hits Nearly $84M In 2023: President Mark Shapiro received $38.8 million, by those same measures, in 2023 while executive chairman ...
hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/ari-emanuel-endeavor-pay-hits-nearly-84m-in-2023-1235876060/
FIFA seals closer ties to Saudi Arabia with World Cup sponsor deal for oil firm Aramco
sportstar.thehindu.com/football/fifa-world-cup-sponsor-deal-aramco-saudi-arabia-2034-president-gianni-infantino/article68107234.ece
Sony Pictures Names Jill Ratner EVP and General Counsel: Jill Ratner has been named Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Sony Pictures ...
thewrap.com/sony-pictures-names-jill-ratner-evp-and-general-counsel/
Comcast President Deflects M&A Talk, Reiterates Focus On Growing Existing Businesses
hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/comcast-deals-growth-investment-balance-sheet-dna-1235881118/
BMI is honoring songwriter, producer and artist Benny Blanco with the President’s Award at the organization’s 2024 Pop Awards.
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CWI President Dr Kishore Shallow greets Sir Clive Lloyd before the start of the Caricom Regional Cricket Conference at the Hyatt Regency, Port-of-Spain ... Show more
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says Bidenomics is only ‘partially’ working as many Americans aren’t feeling ‘lifted up by this economy’
fortune.com/2024/04/25/jamie-dimon-on-bidenomics-jpmorgan-chase-economy-inflation-infrastructure/
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Poll: Biden economy is a big concern for independent Mass. voters: Independents are less likely to share Democrats’ rosy take on the state’s economy ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/25/business/massachusetts-voter-poll-independents-biden-economy/
Mayo Clinic remembers Dr. Michael O’Sullivan, former member of Board of Governors, pioneering leader
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-remembers-dr-michael-osullivan-former-member-of-board-of-governors-pioneering-leader/
Jeffrey Gold's compensation would top $1 million as University of Nebraska system president
omaha.com/news/state-regional/education/jeffrey-golds-compensation-would-top-1-million-as-university-of-nebraska-system-president/article_3ccdbcd0-0333-11ef-aa87-3f5fb9b95f4f.html
Philly City Council confirms 8 school board members, but Joyce Wilkerson’s fate remains up in the air
inquirer.com/education/school-board-confirmation-joyce-wilkerson-council-mayor-parker-20240425.html
Trump on Trial - Project Syndicate: From a long list of criminal indictments to unfavorable voter demographics, there is plenty standing between presumptive GOP ...
project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-on-trial
Devising strategies to mitigate against future criminal activities, and promoting tourism, agriculture and water conservation in Fyzabad are just some of the ... Show more guardian.co.tt/business/jairam-has-big-plans-for-fyzabad-6.2.1985063.d5d9b0e7bc
There is a concern by the T&T National Nurses Association about the sudden alleged decommissioning of equipment at the Port of Spain General Hospital ... Show more
The TikTok ban clears key hurdle while Perplexity AI continues to shake up search
techcrunch.com/2024/04/24/the-tiktok-ban-clears-key-hurdle-while-perplexity-ai-continues-to-shake-up-search/
From Au Bon Pain to the White House: Here’s how code-switching impacts Black workers
fastcompany.com/91111499/from-au-bon-pain-to-the-white-house-heres-how-code-switching-impacts-black-workers
US House speaker calls on Columbia University president to resign over pro-Palestine protests
yenisafak.com/en/news/us-house-speaker-calls-on-columbia-university-president-to-resign-over-pro-palestine-protests-3682052
Paid articlePaid Kent Sanderson Named President of Bleecker Street: Bleecker Street has promoted Kent Sanderson to president as the indie studio celebrates its 10th anniversary
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Poland’s Duda insists on NATO allies to spend 3% of GDP on defence: Polish President Andrzej Duda has urged other NATO countries to increase their respective ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/polands-duda-insists-on-nato-allies-to-spend-3-of-gdp-on-defence/
Tester's campaign against his own party: The senator's campaign in deep-red Montana could be the difference between Democrats keeping Senate control or ...
axios.com/2024/04/24/jon-tester-biden-democrats
$824bn resource-backed loans slowing Africa’s growth – AfDB president: The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, has said that ...
punchng.com/824bn-resource-backed-loans-slowing-africas-growth-afdb-president/
Elizabeth Warren reelection: Republican Ian Cain enters Senate race: The first Black and openly gay City Council president in Quincy’s history ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/24/nation/quincy-ian-cain-us-senate-elizabeth-warren/
MullenLowe West shakeup—new president named as creative directors exit: Jenn Wong joins as president and MullenLowe West’s exec creative directors depart.
adage.com/article/agency-news/mullenlowe-west-names-jenn-wong-president-creative-directors-exit/2554756
Paid articlePaid Former president of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Hyginus “Gene” Leon is threatening to sue the financial institution if he does not hear from it by ... Show more www.guardian.co.tt/business/leon-threatens-to-sue-cdb-for-constructive-dismissal-6.2.1984036.78b30dd7a1
CDB mum on Dr Gene Leon’s ‘immediate effect’ resignation: BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Tuesday remained mum on the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/cdb-mum-dr-gene-leons-immediate-effect-resignation/
Trump Scorns This Immigration Visa, Though Truth Social Applied for One: The H-1B visa has been a path for skilled professionals to work for U.S ...
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