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Corporate profits hit record high as economy boomed in fourth quarter of 2023: Gross domestic product (GDP) and corporate profits both smashed expectations in ...
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Gaza is on the brink of a man-made famine: Israel and Hamas reject a ceasefire even as people starve
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Dateline: The Economist history quiz: Can you guess when these extracts were published?
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Drivers actually kept trying to cross the collapsed Baltimore bridge: The deadly collapse didn't stop people in cars who just need to get where they’re trying to ...
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Chinese leader Xi issues a positive message at a meeting with US business leaders as ties improve
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Quick Glance: Chinese Leader Xi Warns Against Technology Restrictions
- Chinese President Xi Jinping told Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that attempts to restrict China’s access to technology will not hinder the country’s progress.
- In 2023, the Netherlands imposed export licensing requirements on machinery used to make advanced processor chips.
- Xi cautioned against scientific and technological barriers that could lead to division and confrontation.
- Rutte emphasized the importance of protecting ASML's interests while acknowledging that national security takes precedence over economic interests.
Why America is a “flawed democracy”: EIU’s index plots the country’s democratic decline since 2006
economist.com/graphic-detail/2024/03/21/why-america-is-a-flawed-democracy
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Mapping the Ukraine war: where is the latest fighting?: Our satellite view of the conflict, updated daily
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The Bitcoin rally is 'getting out of control,' a top strategist says: Is it too late to buy Bitcoin? Jason Trennert, the CEO of Strategas Research Partners ...
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Will Hispanic voters hand Donald Trump the presidency?: Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we consider Joe Biden’s fortunes with Latinos
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The Intelligence: An aid drop over Gaza: It is becoming harder to get supplies into the enclave, which is facing a growing risk of famine ...
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AI already uses as much energy as a small country. It’s only the beginning.: AI and data storage use a lot of energy, posing an increasing threat to the planet.
vox.com/climate/2024/3/28/24111721/ai-uses-a-lot-of-energy-experts-expect-it-to-double-in-just-a-few-years
Helldivers 2 Gets Two New Stratagems That Should Help Take Down Those Annoying Automatons - IGN
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Zach Bryan doesn’t need country radio. He just needs your heartstrings.: The singer got famous on YouTube. Do his songs still travel in a concert arena?
washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/03/28/who-is-zach-bryan-concert/
The Fight for AI Talent: Pay Million-Dollar Packages and Buy Whole Teams: The search for AI expertise is heating up amid a shortage of candidates and as layoffs ...
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Flight in the USA: Airbus aircraft loses part of fairing and has to turn back: Another incident involving a loose part of an aircraft has occurred in the USA ...
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Russia may be preparing major offensive in summer – The Economist: With the onset of summer, the threat of a new large-scale offensive by Russian occupation ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/28/7448562/
Truth Social IPO: Trump's media company makes a successful stock market debut: The former US president will be delighted with this stock market launch: Trump ...
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Why “Freakonomics” failed to transform economics: The approach was fun, but has fallen out of favour
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/03/21/why-freakonomics-failed-to-transform-economics
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The surprising lessons adventure taught this eco-entrepreneur about reflection and effective leadership
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Boeing chief must have engineering background, Emirates boss says: Top customer of US airline maker also backs union seat on the board
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Quick Glance: Emirates Chief Emphasizes Need for Engineering Background for Boeing CEO
- The head of Emirates, a significant client of Boeing, stressed the importance of the crisis-ridden US aircraft manufacturer ensuring that the new CEO has engineering expertise to restore safety standards.
- Furthermore, Sir Tim Clark supported the efforts of the US company's largest union to secure a board seat.
- In an effort to address an escalating reputational crisis, Boeing introduced a comprehensive restructuring of its top management on Monday, following an incident in January where a door panel of the 737 Max detached during a flight.
- While the management overhaul has been positively received by industry leaders and analysts, the spotlight is now on the upcoming board chair Steve Mollenkopf, who will lead the search for a new CEO.
34-year-old making $49,000 a month in passive income: What I always tell people who want to build successful side hustles
cnbc.com/2024/03/25/ryan-hogue-top-passive-income-side-hustle-myths.html
The Economist Who Believes AI Will Be Great for the Middle Class: What if everyone is wrong.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-25/the-economist-who-believes-ai-will-be-great-for-the-middle-class
Why XL Bully dogs should be banned everywhere: Big, strong and bred to kill, they are too dangerous to live with people
economist.com/leaders/2024/03/25/why-xl-bully-dogs-should-be-banned-everywhere
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Trump v Biden: who’s ahead in the latest polls?: The Economist is tracking the contest to be America’s next president
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Nigeria’s high-cost oil industry is in decline: That will leave a gaping hole in exports and public finances
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/03/21/nigerias-high-cost-oil-industry-is-in-decline
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Arnold Schwarzenegger recovering from surgery after getting a pacemaker: Arnold Schwarzenegger gets a pacemaker after undergoing 3 open heart surgeries ...
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China’s first corgi police dog debuts: Fu Zai has an iconic smile, distinctive short legs and excellent explosion device-seeking abilities.
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-s-first-corgi-police-dog-debuts
India throws another opposition leader in jail as elections loom: Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi’s chief minister, is hauled off 29 days before voting starts
economist.com/asia/2024/03/22/india-throws-another-opposition-leader-in-jail-as-elections-loom
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The man in the iron lung: How Paul Alexander lived life to the full: He spent 72 years using an iron lung machine to breathe after surviving polio as a child.
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The SIM Card Is Going Away. That Might Be Annoying.: The tiny plastic card with your phone number attached is on its way out. eSIMs are replacing SIMs ...
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FDA renews proposed ban on electrical stimulation devices: The US Food and Drug Administration is again proposing a ban on electrical stimulation devices used to ...
cnn.com/2024/03/25/health/fda-ban-electrical-stimulation-devices/
The world in brief: Catch up quickly on the global stories that matter.
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There are more laser strikes against planes than ever: U.S. pilots hit with blinding lasers averaged 44 incidents per day in February.
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The 18 Best Spring Cleaning Products That Also Make Great Gifts: Searching for the best spring cleaning products and supplies for 2024? We tested out dozens of ...
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The Intelligence: Bad Apple?: The case against the tech giant has been brewing since 2019 and while the smartphone maker is usually well-equipped to bat away ...
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Russia detains 11 suspects after deadly attack on Moscow theatre: At least 93 people were killed after gunmen opened fire on crowd attending a rock concert
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Trump unlocks potential $3bn windfall after social media Spac deal : Company behind Truth Social site will list on Nasdaq with the ticker symbol DJT next week
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Quick Glance: China’s Steel Exports Surge Amid Economic Challenges
- Chinese steel exports are at an eight-year high due to a property crisis weakening domestic consumption and raising concerns of global oversupply.
- Analysts anticipate Chinese steel exports matching or surpassing last year's levels, potentially leading to price pressures in world markets.
- Rising export projections for China follow meetings where a less aggressive stimulus program was announced, impacting steel companies' strategies.
- Despite weaker domestic demand, external factors like easier monetary policy in developed markets could drive China's steel exports amid steady production.
Gold just hit another record high and a gold mining CEO says these are the reasons why
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The SIM Card Is Going Away. That Might Be Annoying.: The tiny plastic card with your phone number attached is on its way out. eSIMs are replacing SIMs ...
nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/esim-cards-replacing-sim-cards/
Top computer scientists say the future of artificial intelligence is similar to that of Star Trek
techxplore.com/news/2024-03-scientists-future-artificial-intelligence-similar.html
Live Out Your Childhood Arcade Dreams With This Full-Size Trophy Truck Simulator: The machine can move up to three feet, mimicking the motion of off-road jumps.
thedrive.com/news/live-out-your-childhood-arcade-dreams-with-this-full-size-trophy-truck-simulator
Neuralink: Musk's firm says first brain-chip patient plays online chess: Noland Arbaugh, who is paralysed below the shoulders, received a chip implant in January ...
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Quick Glance: Neuralink showcases paralyzed individual playing chess on laptop
- Elon Musk's brain science startup, Neuralink, provided a glimpse into how a quadriplegic person is using its brain implant to control a computer.
- Neuralink's first human patient, Noland Arbaugh, paralyzed below his shoulders, plays chess and turns off the laptop's music solely with his thoughts.
- Neuralink is one of at least three companies that have evidence of a functioning brain implant, with others like Blackrock Neurotech and Synchron having a head start.
- Scientists have noted Neuralink's significant progress, although the company's clinical trial is in early stages with limited public information available.
HS2 hails ‘remarkable achievement’ as it completes excavation of longest tunnel: A second machine reached the end of its 10-mile journey under the Chiltern Hills ...
itv.com/news/meridian/2024-03-22/hs2-hails-remarkable-achievement-as-it-completes-excavation-of-longest-tunnel
The Intelligence: Fed reckoning: America’s central bank left rates untouched, to widespread market delight. Why is this economic cycle confounding expectations ...
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3 Body Problem VR headset review: magical tech in need of more apps: Hot off the release of the Apple Vision Pro comes the far more advanced 3 Body Problem VR ...
theverge.com/24108802/3-body-problem-vr-headset-review
“Whether one way or the other - it is the end of the signa“: Signa has had turbulent days behind it: reports have ranged from suspected money laundering to ...
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Megan Fox Confirms She is No Longer Engaged to Machine Gun Kelly: Megan Fox has confirmed that she's no longer engaged to Machine Gun Kelly ...
glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/megan-fox-machine-gun-kelly-engagement-called-off
'Oppenheimer' director Christopher Nolan to be given knighthood: British-American filmmaker Christopher Nolan, fresh from his Oscar victory for historical drama
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Quick Glance: Knighthood Awarded to Christopher Nolan After 'Oppenheimer' Oscars Triumph
- Honoring Christopher Nolan with a knighthood and Emma Thomas with a damehood recognizes their significant impact on the film industry.
- Nolan's path to knighthood resembles a captivating journey full of twists, paying homage to his own intricate narratives.
- The Oscar victory for Oppenheimer, Nolan's gripping exploration of J. Robert Oppenheimer's life and the creation of the atomic bomb, signifies a peak in his career.
- Thomas' exceptional attention to detail and deep understanding of filmmaking played a crucial role in bringing Nolan's visionary projects to fruition.
The US Transportation Department awarded $60 million in emergency relief funding to Maryland after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore ...
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Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
Secret papers reveal Post Office knew its court defence was false: Draft report seen by BBC confirms Post Office knew of IT vulnerabilities before Bates v Post ...
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Elon Musk Announces Significant Changes to X. Here’s What to Know: Elon Musk has announced new changes to X (formerly Twitter) that will allow certain accounts ...
time.com/6961456/elon-musk-x-twitter-updates-changes-premium-features/
Apple's new iPad Pro likely to launch in May, ramps up overseas production, Bloomberg News reports
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Quick Glance: Apple's Planned Chatbot Absence in iOS 18
- Apple is not intending to include its own generative AI chatbot in upcoming software updates.
- Discussions have been held with companies like Google, OpenAI, and Baidu regarding potential generative AI partnerships.
- Apple will reveal new AI features to aid users in daily tasks, but details remain vague.
- The iOS 18 beta will be accessible to developers post-WWDC keynote, with a full release expected in September.
Sam Bankman-Fried gets 25 years in prison for fraud and money-laundering at FTX: Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder and former CEO of crypto exchange FTX and ...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/28/sam-bankman-fried-gets-25-years-in-prison-for-fraud-and-money-laundering-at-ftx/
Quick Glance: Sam Bankman-Fried's Verdict: 25-Year Prison Term - BBC News
- Sam Bankman-Fried received a 25-year prison sentence. Key details from the court hearing in New York were summarized, focusing on his defense lawyer's arguments and the judge's ruling.
- The judge criticized SBF's lack of remorse, noting that he had never expressed a word of regret for committing terrible crimes. Customers who lost money in the collapse reported experiencing nightmares.
- SBF admitted to making a series of poor decisions but claimed that customers could be reimbursed. The judge pointed out that the assertion that customers would be fully repaid through the bankruptcy process was misleading.
- The court hearing also included testimonies from customers who lost significant amounts of money, insights into SBF's background, and the reasons behind the collapse of his company FTX.
Stock market surge rewards S&P 500 with best start since 2019: A robust quarter for the tech and financial sectors boosted the S&P to its best quarter since 2019 ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/28/stock-market-first-quarter-2024/
Quick Glance: Strong Gains for Dow Jones and Nasdaq in First Quarter of 2024
- The stock market wrapped up the first quarter on an upswing, driven by investors' optimism about the state of the economy.
- The S&P 500 gained 10.8 percent in the first quarter, while the Nasdaq surged by 10.9 percent.
- Analysts viewed the Dow Jones Industrial Average's respectable first quarter gain of 5.5 percent as a positive sign that the current rally isn't solely dependent on Big Tech.
- The Dow closed at 39,807 and the S&P 500 at 5,254, both with marginal daily gains, while the Nasdaq fell 0.1 percent to close at 16,379.
Mark Zuckerberg Says This CEO Is the 'Taylor Swift of Tech': Mark Zuckerberg posted a photo with Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang this week and told a ...
entrepreneur.com/business-news/mark-zuckerberg-nvidia-ceo-is-the-taylor-swift-of-tech/471821
CVS, Kaiser, and Elevance are among the first Medicare plans to start covering Wegovy
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45 killed, one injured in Limpopo bus crash at start of Easter weekend: Forty-five people were killed and an eight-year-old child, who was seriously injured ...
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Valentino hires former Gucci designer Michele as creative director
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Quick Glance: Valentino: Piccioli's Departure and Michele's Appointment
- After spending a quarter of a century at Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli is leaving, with Alessandro Michele taking over as of April 2, 2024.
- Piccioli left his mark on Valentino with innovative designs and a focus on diversity, including a memorable couture collection.
- His distinct style at Valentino was characterized by feminine and imaginative design.
- Piccioli's final collections for Valentino reflect his creative vision and leave behind a significant legacy.
Beyoncé: New album "Cowboy Carter" sparks debate: With “Cowboy Carter,” Beyoncé has released more than just a new album: she is rewriting America’s country ...
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We Were the Lucky Ones Comes So Close to Transcending the Typical Holocaust Drama
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Quick Glance: We Were the Lucky Ones: A Moving Portrayal of the Holocaust
- The series depicts the resistance of Jewish family members against Nazi persecution.
- The Kurcs survive various horror scenarios during World War II.
- Despite the emotional storyline, it lacks deeper artistic insight.
- The portrayal of the Holocaust experience offers educational aspects.
MBTA to pay CRRC another $148 million for new cars: The total cost of the contract for the new Red and Orange Line cars is now more than $1 billion.
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/28/metro/new-crrc-mbta-deal/
Rite Aid moves ahead on restructuring as sale efforts continue: Rite Aid, one of the largest U.S. pharmacy chains, received permission from a U.S ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/rite-aid-moves-ahead-restructuring-sale-efforts-continue-2024-03-28/
Elon Musk unfollows Grimes after she appears to announce new boyfriend: Musician Claire Boucher, aka Grimes, seems to have announced a new boyfriend on Instagram ...
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LISTEN | Gagasi FM consulting lawyers after presenter Penny Ntuli discloses R2,800 salary offer
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Quick Glance: Criticism of Gagasi FM Following Public Disclosure of Salary Offer
- The prominence of radio presenter Penny Ntuli is increasing.
- KwaZulu-Natal-based radio station Gagasi FM is seeking legal advice after the former presenter Penny Ntuli revealed a monthly salary offer of R2,800.
- Ntuli's announcement resulted in the station facing criticism for being exploitative. She mentioned that the new offer from the radio station involved working a four-hour shift on Sundays, indicating she would have worked approximately four to five days in a month.
- Khulekani Shandu, business development head and spokesperson of Gagasi FM, stated that the station's management is in discussions with its legal team regarding Ntuli's public statement.
Home Depot bulks up Pro-business with $18.25 bln deal for building products supplier SRS
reuters.com/markets/deals/home-depot-buy-srs-distribution-1825-bln-deal-2024-03-28/
AI fails to detect depression signs in social media posts by Black Americans, study finds
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/ai-fails-detect-depression-signs-social-media-posts-by-black-americans-study-2024-03-28/
Why ending the headphone jack was a stupid idea: However, even major smartphone manufacturers couldn't put an end to headphones with the tried-and-tested plug
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🔊 Xenophobia in Germany is making it hard for local companies to hold onto skilled foreign workers. Listen to @reuters_csteitz explain the fallout for ...
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LIVE: United Launch Alliance rocket launches spy satellite: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi is taking on Tesla’s Model 3 with a cheaper EV: The SU7 series starts out $4,000 less than Tesla's popular electric compact
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Canadian school boards sue social media giants for over $4 bln in damages: Four Canadian school boards have sought more than $4 billion in damages from social ...
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Quick Glance: Ontario School Boards Sue Social Media Giants
- Four of Ontario’s largest school boards are suing the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, alleging disruptions to student learning and contributions to a mental health crisis.
- The lawsuits claim that the social media platforms are negligently designed for compulsive use and have rewired children's thinking, behavior, and learning, causing strains on school boards' resources.
- The boards seek damages exceeding $4 billion for the impact on student programming and services. They accuse the platforms of facilitating child abuse, amplifying harmful content, and refusing to remove threats.
- Schools have invested resources in addressing cyberbullying, misinformation, and risky behavior encouraged by social media, as well as monitoring and responding to threats, conflicts, and decreased instructional time.
Young Pilot: We meet CJ whose career in aviation is taking off.
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Surging dengue cases in Americas cause alarm as potentially worst-ever season looms
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Agriculture in the Salt Marsh: How Tunisian Farmers Grow Fruit and Vegetables on Sand
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