Cosmic explosion that blinded space instruments ‘may be the brightest ever seen’
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US deficit poses ‘significant risks’ to global economy, warns IMF: Fund also cites concerns over fiscal ‘imbalances’ in UK, China and Italy
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Quick Glance: IMF Warns of Fiscal Deficits in US and China
- The IMF has warned the US that its massive fiscal deficits have stoked inflation and pose “significant risks” for the global economy.
- Concerns were also raised about Chinese government debt, with the country projected to have a deficit of 7.6 per cent in 2025, more than double the average for other emerging markets.
- In addition to the US and China, the fund named two more countries that “critically need to take policy action to address fundamental imbalances between spending and revenues”.
- The IMF noted that “large and sudden increases” in US borrowing costs typically lead to surges in government bond yields globally and exchange rate turbulence in emerging markets and developing economies.
Warwick Davis' wife Samantha dies aged 53: Samantha Davis, who co-founded the charity Little People UK, has died
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Quick Glance: Warwick Davis Mourns Wife Samantha Davis After Her Passing at 53
- Actress Samantha Davis, the wife of Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis, has passed away at the age of 53.
- Her husband Warwick confirmed Samantha's passing in a statement, revealing that she departed on March 24.
- In a statement, Warwick described the impact of Samantha's passing on his and his family's lives.
- Warwick also praised Samantha as his 'most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career.'
Bishop stabbed in Sydney church says he forgives attacker: Mar Mari Emmanuel shares message from hospital bed after being attacked while giving a sermon that was ...
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Iran sanctions: US and UK extend measures against Tehran: Measures against Tehran's drone programme are issued jointly in response to Saturday's attack on Israel ...
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Coventry Building Society agrees £780mn merger with Co-op Bank: A deal would see the private-equity controlled lender eventually return to mutual ownership
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- Shortly after debuting her highly anticipated lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, Meghan Markle unveiled the first product.
- Markle made a return to Instagram to reveal the brand's identity and a website featuring a logo representing her neighborhood 'Montecito' with a sign-up link for the waitlist.
- The initial product will be strawberry jam, with a focus on home, garden, food, and lifestyle content based on information from the trademark application documents.
- While the specific release date remains undisclosed, interested individuals can already join the waitlist and anticipate further updates on Markle's product line.
Train passenger erupts at 'entitled' mum who pinches seat for her child: A woman was branded 'entitled' after expecting fellow passengers to move out ...
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UK's easyJet sees strong summer momentum, lifting shares: British airline easyJet said it was confident travel demand would remain strong this summer ...
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Pro-Palestinian Protests Continue for a Second Day at Columbia University: A university with a proud history of protest told student demonstrators camping on the ...
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Girl, 2, drowned in farm pond 'after being left unsupervised for 30 minutes': Two-year-old Masie Elizabeth Lomax-Newton tragically died after falling into a pond ...
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Blackstone warns that private equity cannot return capital ‘overnight’: Industry sitting on record amounts of unsold assets that will take time to sell even as ...
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Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.
- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
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Man who set fire to UK mosque worshippers indefinitely detained: A man who set fire to two men as they left mosques in Britain last year was sentenced to ...
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After smoking ban in Great Britain: Smoking will soon be illegal in Germany?: Smoking is to be gradually banned in Great Britain. Now the German drug ...
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UK inflation falls less than expected to 3.2% in March: Rate continues to drop but economists had forecast a decline to 3.1%
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- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
Record ocean warming adds to dangers for native fish species, environment chief warns
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Crypto miners hoard bitcoin as supply cut looms: Digital assets market prepares for 50% drop in reward for verifying bitcoin transactions
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Prince Harry says travel industry must do more for local communities: Britain's Prince Harry said it was crucial the travel industry did better by the local ...
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Hunt says Thames Water must ‘sort out’ its own issues : Chancellor says UK government will never insure investors against poor decisions
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ITV winner 'devastated' after disabled dog banned from trip: Saturday Night Takeaway winner Tammie Fox has blasted TUI for barring her paralysed dog from a ...
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UK Inflation Stronger Than Expected on Higher Fuel Prices: UK inflation slowed less than expected last month as fuel prices crept higher, underscoring the ...
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US to grow at double the rate of G7 peers this year, says IMF: Fund also upgrades inflation forecasts as strong demand and tight labour market delay possible Fed ...
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Quick Glance: IMF upgrades global growth forecast despite risks
- The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its global growth forecast on Tuesday, noting that the economy had proven 'surprisingly resilient' despite inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts.
- IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.
- While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.
- Despite Tuesday's brighter outlook, global growth remains low compared to historical standards, partly due to weak productivity growth and increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
How London Became a ‘Hot Spot’ for Threats Against Iranian Journalists: Iranian reporters and broadcasters in Britain have suffered physical attacks ...
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Cheers to Posh at 50: Victoria Beckham is the ultimate grafter: She’s been plugging away since Wannabe was a hit when she was 18 and enters her sixth decade as a ...
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College is hard enough — try doing it while raising kids: More than 5 million college students are also parents. But many colleges do little to support them ...
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Baby died at nursery after being 'left strapped face-down to bean bag': Kate Roughley, 37, denies the manslaughter of nine-month-old Genevieve Meehan.
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NFL prospect AJ Simon dies one week before the draft: College football player Amitral “AJ” Simon died just one week before potentially realizing his pro-ball ...
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Quick Glance: Mourning NFL Draft Hopeful and Former High School Football Star
- The talented player AJ Simon from Albany University and NFL draft prospect has passed away at the age of 25.
- No cause for his death has been disclosed.
- Simon, a 6-foot-1, 267-pound defensive lineman, played at Pocono Mountain West High School and was a significant player at Albany University.
- Prior to the upcoming NFL Draft, he reportedly made a visit to the New England Patriots ahead of the draft.
European stocks suffer worst day in nine months : Strength of US economy prompts investors to scale back expectations for rate cuts
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Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney to speak at St. Louis University: Previous speakers hosted by the committee include actress and activist Jameela Jamil ...
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Vix ‘fear gauge’ soars on Middle East tension and interest rate shift: Volatility index at highest since October as investors step up protection against downside ...
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Eva Okaro becomes first black female swimmer to compete for Great Britain in pool at Olympics
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Columbia University president slams campus antisemitism: Nemat Shafik also defended her handling of Israel-Gaza war protests, during a congressional hearing.
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'I gave birth to a stranger's baby at 27 so I could buy a £400k house': Teale Kelley, 27, helped a couple have a child through surrogacy so she could earn £56 ...
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‘A Different World’ cast reunites to reflect on the show’s impact: “A Different World,” which occupies a hallowed place in the Black TV canon ...
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Britain condemns West Bank killings, calls to 'restore calm': Britain condemns the killing of Israeli teenager Binyamin Achimair and is alarmed by the "shocking ...
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Congresswoman to Columbia U president: ‘Fire the racists; it’s a pretty low bar’: In four-hour hearing on antisemitism on Ivy League campus, House Committee ...
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Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
- Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.
- Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.
- University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.
- The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
Biden Weighs in on Caitlin Clark Salary Debate After WNBA Draft: President Biden’s remarks on the issue came shortly after Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa ...
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USC valedictorian’s grad speech is canceled: ‘The university has betrayed me’: Asna Tabassum was selected as USC valedictorian and offered a slot to speak at ...
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La Salle University’s enrollment dropped 28% since 2019. What is the school doing to cope?
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What to Know About the Turmoil at Colleges Over the Israel-Hamas War: On campus, the debate over free speech and antisemitism has only become more charged.
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Poole Hospital admits baby was handed to wrong mother: The hospital says it deeply regrets the incident in its maternity ward last September.
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Three takeaways from the Columbia University president’s testimony on antisemitism
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Quick Glance: Three Insights from Columbia University President's Testimony on Antisemitism
- Shafik confirmed that Professor Massad is under investigation for discriminatory remarks and that there will be consequences for professors making antisemitic statements.
- President Shafik was more prepared than others on questions about antisemitism, confirming that chanting mobs make antisemitic comments.
- Several professors at Columbia University are under investigation for antisemitic remarks and behaviors, potentially facing consequences.
- Despite efforts to combat antisemitic threats, Shafik acknowledged that there is much more work to be done to balance free speech and ensuring safety for all students.
Columbia University president takes heat at congressional antisemitism hearing: A U.S. congressional committee on Wednesday accused Columbia University's ...
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University of Idaho murder suspect says cellphone data proves he was out driving at the time of the slayings
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Quick Glance: Kohberger's Alibi Challenges Location of Idaho Student Killings: Attorneys
- Bryan Kohberger's lawyers intend to utilize cellphone tower data to dispute his presence at the scene of the Idaho student killings.
- Kohberger plans to challenge the prosecutor's case with expert analysis of cellphone tower data.
- His lawyers argue that Kohberger was not only absent from the crime scene but was also driving elsewhere.
- The defense plans to present their expert to substantiate Kohberger's alibi and provide additional crucial evidence.
Columbia University Students Launch Gaza Solidarity Encampment: In other protest news, students at Columbia University and Barnard College have set up dozens of ...
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Humble China street vendor makes sacrifices to support academically gifted daughters who gain PhD and master’s degree
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University of Oregon defensive back Daylen Austin arrested over hit-and-run that left man dead
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Columbia University president is set to testify about antisemitism on campus: The testimony from Columbia's president comes several months after lawmakers ...
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Ilhan Omar's daughter, Isra Hirsi, suspended from Barnard College for her involvement in anti-Israel protests
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University of Texas confirms nearly 60 workers were laid off, most in former DEI positions
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Lawyers for Larry Nassar assault survivors reach $100M deal with DOJ, source says
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Caitlin Clark Nears Eight-Figure Nike Deal: Nike Inc. is nearing an eight-figure endorsement deal with basketball star Caitlin Clark ahead of her professional ...
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A third of China's urban population at risk of city sinking, new satellite data shows
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UPSC Results 2023: Three AMU’s RCA students qualify civil services exam: Zufishan Haque ranked 34 in the UPSC toppers list followed by Nazia Praveen (670) and ...
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Quick Glance: Pune students shine in UPSC results
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- Tejas Sudeep Sarda, a doctor, took a break from his career to prepare for UPSC, securing an AIR of 128.
- Priyanka Mohite from Nashik, who completed her master's in political science at Pune University, secured an AIR of 595.
- Abhijit Pakhare, a 26-year-old deputy collector in Gadchiroli, did not give up on his dream of clearing the UPSC exam, securing the 720th rank.
Auckland uni students threaten rent strike over rising accommodation fees: Student advocates are calling for 'drastic measures' to force the university ...
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Christopher Wray says FBI on alert for threats against Jews ahead of Passover: He said the bureau is "particularly concerned" that lone actors could ...
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Gordon Sargent will defer his PGA Tour card, return to Vanderbilt for senior season
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DeSantis approval on the upswing; Republicans like idea of Casey DeSantis for governor
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Young middle-class women ‘are only group smoking more than a decade ago’: Smoking rates have risen in women under 45 from affluent homes over the past decade ...
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Bradford business leaders gather as TOP 100 report is issued: A raft of influential figures gathered at the University of Bradford as the second Bradford ...
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WSU professor warns of fire blight antibiotic resistance: MOSES LAKE — Frank Zhao, a professor of plant pathology at Washington State University ...
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Sports columnist apologizes for ‘oafish’ comments directed at Caitlin Clark. The controversy isn’t over
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Toledo transfer guard Dante Maddox Jr. announces commitment to Xavier Musketeers: Maddox announced his commitment live Thursday afternoon, choosing Xavier over ...
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Mélenchon hits back at anti-Semitism accusations, after conference canceled: 'They know they're lying'
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