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  • RBS to close a fifth of branches
    on April 18, 2024

    Royal Bank of Scotland plans to shut 18 branches across Scotland, resulting in the loss of 105 jobs. We have the full […]

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    on April 19, 2024

    “We’ve had a few more jurors drop out—either to protect their identities or to listen to the new Taylor Swift album.”

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Online giant Wayfair tests the offline market with first brick-and-mortar store
Online giant Wayfair tests the offline market with first brick-and-mortar store

Location will open in Illinois next month. [...]

Western Alliance Bank offers high-yield savings accounts and CDs, allowing you to keep all your money in one place
Western Alliance Bank offers high-yield savings accounts and CDs, allowing you to keep all your money in one place

Western Alliance Bank offers a range of banking products and high APYs on its savings account and CDs. [...]

Paid parental leave at schools is so dire that teachers must hoard their sick days and time their pregnancies around summer vacation
Paid parental leave at schools is so dire that teachers must hoard their sick days and time their pregnancies around summer vacation

When Laura Wright told her school’s principal about her first pregnancy, he replied, “you didn’t plan that too smart.” [...]

Taylor Swift surprises fans, doubling the number of songs on The Tortured Poets Department
Taylor Swift surprises fans, doubling the number of songs on The Tortured Poets Department

“And now the story isn’t mine anymore… it’s all yours.” [...]

WHO's new chatbot SARAH is available to talk 24/7 and in eight languages
WHO's new chatbot SARAH is available to talk 24/7 and in eight languages

The chatbot lacks depth as 'they just don’t want to overstep their boundaries and this is just the first step,' according to a researcher at George Washington University, [...]

Money Management International review 2024: A non-profit solution to your debt
Money Management International review 2024: A non-profit solution to your debt

Money Management International offers credit counseling and debt management plans to consumers in need nationwide. [...]

Air traffic controller tells Southwest flight to cross into JetBlue’s path, FAA investigates
Air traffic controller tells Southwest flight to cross into JetBlue’s path, FAA investigates

The FAA will investigate after a flight at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was instructed to cross a runway where another flight was starting its takeoff. [...]

‘It’s a phenomenon’: How 4/20 grew organically from a group of Northern California high schoolers into marijuana’s holiday
‘It’s a phenomenon’: How 4/20 grew organically from a group of Northern California high schoolers into marijuana’s holiday

During fall 1971, at 4:20 p.m., just after classes and football practice, "The Waldos" would meet up, smoke a joint and go in search of a friend's brother's weed patch. [...]

How Not to Invest in the Bond Market

Investors poured billions into long-term U.S. government funds last year. Right on cue, the market tanked—again. [...]

Stock Futures Slip, Oil Gyrates After Israel Strikes Iran

The strikes jolted prices for stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, but the moves quickly abated as the limited scope of the assault became clear. [...]

The Headache at the End of the Costco Gold Rush

Selling gold bars takes more time and money than stocks, bonds or crypto. [...]

Banks Believe They Are Well-Prepared for Commercial Real Estate Fallout

Banks have built up substantial reserves against office loans going bad. [...]

A Century-Old Lending Lifeline for Troubled Banks Has a Major Flaw. The Fed Wants to Fix It.

Borrowing from the discount window carries a stigma officials hope to reduce. [...]

Netflix Dealt With the Freeloaders. Its Next Act Will Be Tougher.

The decision to stop reporting subscriber numbers will put a greater focus on revenue growth—and advertising. [...]

America's Cigarette Market Is Up for Grabs

Philip Morris will soon be able to sell its most successful smoke-free product in the U.S., setting up a battle with its former parent company Altria. [...]

Asia Markets Fall After Israeli Strike on Iran

Stock markets in Asia fell while safe-haven assets such as U.S. Treasurys, the yen and the Swiss franc rose sharply after Israel launched a retaliatory strike against Iran early Friday. [...]

Photo: Forest Park Shanghai, China, by sung ming whang
Photo: Forest Park Shanghai, China, by sung ming whang

Forest Park Shanghai, China, by sung ming whang (CC BY 2.0) [...]

Quote of the Day: Official Disposable Income Figures Derided as “Today’s Daily Dose of Humor”

On March 16, China’s National Bureau of Statistics announced that the Chinese economy was off to a good start in 2024, with reported 5.3% year-on-year GDP growth in the first quarter of the year. The better-than-expected data was touted by various Chinese state media outlets [...]

China Dismisses Western Wishes That It Can Resolve Tensions Between Iran, Israel

Throughout Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza, China has sidestepped the conflict, criticized it from the sidelines, accused Western countries of hypocrisy on Gaza and Xinjiang, and benefited from increasingly sympathetic attitudes in the Global South as a result of this dynamic. The latest spike in [...]

Photo: 深圳图书馆 Shenzhen Library, by QuantFoto
Photo: 深圳图书馆 Shenzhen Library, by QuantFoto

深圳图书馆 Shenzhen Library, by QuantFoto (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) [...]

Quote of the Day: “Stop Obsessing About Ordinary People’s ‘Pocket Change.’ They Know Better Than You Where That Money Ought to Be Spent.”

A recent WeChat post from oft-controversial entrepreneur, publicity hound, and philanthropist Chen Guangbiao urging the Chinese government to keep its hands off people’s pocketbooks has attracted many supportive comments from social media users. Chen’s message about how the government should stimulate domestic consumption boils down [...]

Netizen Voices: “Fixed Matches, Rigged Races … What’s Going on with Chinese Sport?”
Netizen Voices: “Fixed Matches, Rigged Races … What’s Going on with Chinese Sport?”

Beijing’s half-marathon is under investigation after three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia appeared to allow a Chinese runner to win. The odd ending of the race saw Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter of Kenya and Dejene Hailu of Ethiopia wave Hu Jie of China past [...]

Spiritual depth, by Gauthier DELECROIX
Spiritual depth, by Gauthier DELECROIX

Spiritual depth, by Gauthier DELECROIX (CC BY 2.0) [...]

Chinese Social Media Ablaze With Discussion of Germany Legalizing Weed

A German “pro-China” influencer became the latest target of nationalist ire after her writing on Germany’s legalization of recreational cannabis use was interpreted as a call for China to “live with drugs.” Navina Heyden, a China-based influencer of minor repute, recently shared with her 800,000 [...]

Siblings with unique genetic change help scientists progress drug search for type 1 diabetes

Two siblings who have the only known mutations in a key gene anywhere in the world have helped scientists gain new insights that could help progress the search for new treatments in type 1 diabetes. [...]

New urine-based test detects high-grade prostate cancer, helping men avoid unnecessary biopsies

Researchers have developed a new urine-based test that addresses a major problem in prostate cancer: how to separate the slow-growing form of the disease unlikely to cause harm from more aggressive cancer that needs immediate treatment. [...]

Study identifies new metric for diagnosing autism

Autism spectrum disorder has yet to be linked to a single cause, due to the wide range of its symptoms and severity. However, a recent study suggests a promising new approach to finding answers, one that could lead to advances in the study of other [...]

Researchers create new AI pipeline for identifying molecular interactions

AI developments in chemical biology could unlock new types of disease treatments. [...]

Clearing the air: Wind farms more land efficient than previously thought

Wind power is a source of energy that is both affordable and renewable. However, decision-makers have been reluctant to invest in wind energy due to a perception that wind farms require a lot of land compared to electric power plants driven by fossil fuels. Research [...]

Paper: To understand cognition--and its dysfunction--neuroscientists must learn its rhythms

Thought emerges and is controlled in the brain via the rhythmically and spatially coordinated activity of millions of neurons, scientists argue in a new article. Understanding cognition and its disorders requires studying it at that level. [...]

Protecting brain cells with cannabinol

Scientists created four cannabis-derived CBN analogs (chemical look-a-likes) with enhanced neuroprotective properties and potential for therapeutic application in neurological disorders like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and traumatic brain injury. Their findings reveal novel aspects of CBN's neuroprotective activity and demonstrate the clinical potential of CBN and value [...]

Does using your brain more at work help ward off thinking, memory problems?

The harder your brain works at your job, the less likely you may be to have memory and thinking problems later in life, according to a new study. This study does not prove that stimulating work prevents mild cognitive impairment. It only shows an association. [...]

US calls for calm after officials say Israeli missile hit Iran
US calls for calm after officials say Israeli missile hit Iran

Antony Blinken says Washington was not involved in any offensive operation, as Iran downplays reports of attack. [...]

What we know about Israel's overnight attack on Iran
What we know about Israel's overnight attack on Iran

There are competing claims about the scale of Israel's reported overnight attack targeting Isfahan in Iran. [...]

Bowen: Crisis shows how badly Iran and Israel understand each other
Bowen: Crisis shows how badly Iran and Israel understand each other

After decades of rivalry, the rival Middle East powers have both miscalculated, writes Jeremy Bowen. [...]

Attack sends message to Iran but Israelis divided over response
Attack sends message to Iran but Israelis divided over response

Some in Israel had been calling for a stronger move than this apparently limited strike, writes James Landale. [...]

Blasts heard in central Iranian province Isfahan
Blasts heard in central Iranian province Isfahan

Blasts are heard in central Isfahan province, though it was not immediately clear what was hit. [...]

US again warns Israel against Rafah offensive
US again warns Israel against Rafah offensive

Benjamin Netanyahu's representatives have agreed to take US concerns "into account", the White House says. [...]

Flurry of attacks heightens Israel-Hezbollah fears
Flurry of attacks heightens Israel-Hezbollah fears

A spate of strikes and retaliations has left dead and injured on both sides of the border. [...]

Iran morality police arrest dead protester's sister, family says
Iran morality police arrest dead protester's sister, family says

Aida Shakarami was detained for allegedly violating the compulsory hijab laws, her mother says. [...]

Iran Shrugs off Israeli Strike, Allaying Escalation Fears—for Now
Iran Shrugs off Israeli Strike, Allaying Escalation Fears—for Now

Experts say the attack was designed to showcase Israel’s capabilities without further provoking Tehran. [...]

Latin American Start-Ups Make Their Pitch
Latin American Start-Ups Make Their Pitch

From fintech to AI, investors are enthusiastic about the region’s growth potential. [...]

Why Arab States Haven’t Broken With Israel
Why Arab States Haven’t Broken With Israel

Arabs across the region are angry, but regimes can’t afford to sever ties. [...]

Forget About Chips—China Is Coming for Ships
Forget About Chips—China Is Coming for Ships

Beijing’s grab for hegemony in a critical sector follows a familiar playbook. [...]

The Terrorist Threat the West Still Ignores
The Terrorist Threat the West Still Ignores

Domestic far-right terrorism has been increasingly internationalized—and requires a coordinated response. [...]

U.S. and Israel Meet to Discuss Rafah Operation
U.S. and Israel Meet to Discuss Rafah Operation

The Biden administration fears an offensive would result in a high civilian death toll. [...]

Iran’s Nuclear Crisis Has No Military Solution
Iran’s Nuclear Crisis Has No Military Solution

Whether Tehran weaponizes its program remains tied to threat perceptions by political leadership. [...]

Iran Has Defined Its Red Line With Israel
Iran Has Defined Its Red Line With Israel

With last weekend's attack, Tehran has undertaken a strategic shift in the region. [...]

South Africa: Search Continues for Missing 6-Year-Old Joshlin Smith - South African News Briefs - April 19, 2024

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Africa: Can Philanthropy Be Catalyst to Achieving Malaria Elimination?

[Malaria Consortium] A child dies almost every minute from malaria. While huge gains have been made in recent history in reducing the burden of malaria -- with deaths falling by 50 percent between 2000 and 2015 -- progress has stalled and we have seen the [...]

South Africa: Power Outage Sparks Days of Protest in Joburg

[GroundUp] Protests started on Tuesday, culminating with major roads to Orlando East, Pennyville, and Noordgesig being blocked on Thursday [...]

Gambia: Bill Threatens Ban On Female Genital Mutilation

[HRW] Abuja -- Reject Proposed Law That Would Reverse Critical Gains for Women's, Girls' Rights [...]

Southern Africa: El Nino Driving Southern Africa Drought - Study

[New Era] Johannesburg -- A drought that pushed millions of people into hunger across southern Africa has been driven mostly by the El Nino weather pattern -- not climate change, scientists said yesterday. Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi have declared a national disaster over the severe [...]

Sudan: Darfur Displaced Renew Call to the World to Save Them

[Dabanga] Nyala / Beleil / Kutum -- The displaced in Darfur camps again appealed to the international community to help them by sending urgent humanitarian aid, as security and health conditions are worsening and the number op people dying of hunger and thirst is rapidly [...]

Ghana: 609 Die in Road Crashes 1st Quarter 2024

[Ghanaian Times] At least 609 people died nationwide in road crashes during the first quarter of this year, as against 553 deaths recorded last year, within the same period. [...]

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Online Boom Shadowed By Rise in Hate Speech

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In the midst of rapid internet usage expansion and a surge in social media adoption, Ethiopia is witnessing a significant rise in its online community. [...]

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