U.S.Yahoo NewsFrom Boston to Detroit — why Atlanta's 'Cop City' protests are galvanizing communities around the U.S.
Protests against a plan to build a new training center for police and firefighters in Atlanta have spread to major cities all over the country. Some critics are wary that, if successful, the center could create a precedent for others to follow.
WorldYahoo NewsKerry: U.S. must work with China and Russia on fighting climate change
Despite mounting tensions between the United States and its rivals China and Russia, President Biden’s climate envoy, John Kerry, told Yahoo News that the U.S. must work with those adversaries on combating climate change.
WorldYahoo NewsAre China and Russia allies? Key takeaways from the Xi-Putin summit
Are China and Russia allies? Here are the key takeaways from the Xi-Putin summit.
PoliticsYahoo NewsKerry: Americans don't need to have 'lower quality of life' to fight climate change
Americans do not have to compromise on their quality of life in order to help prevent catastrophic climate change, special presidential envoy for climate John Kerry told Yahoo News.
BusinessYahoo FinanceHome sellers' willingness to offer concessions wavers with mortgage rates
The housing power dynamic has tipped slightly back to favor sellers after the banking turmoil led to a sudden dip in mortgage rates.
BusinessEngadgetSennheiser’s Momentum 4 Wireless headphones are cheaper than ever
One of Engadget’s favorite pair of noise-canceling headphones, the Sennheiser Momentum 4, are currently on sale at Amazon for $265.
BusinessAutoblogRussians reluctantly embrace Chinese cars after Western brands depart
With Western sanctions removing European, Japanese and American cars from the country, Chinese brands have moved it.
U.S.Yahoo SportsEx-Morgan Stanley adviser arrested after allegedly defrauding NBA players out of millions
Jrue Holiday, Chandler Parsons and Courtney Lee are all reportedly involved in a lawsuit against Darryl Cohen.
PoliticsYahoo News 360‘Right to work’ in spotlight after Michigan tosses law aside
The one-time stronghold for organized labor became the first state in nearly six decades to repeal a policy limiting unions' power in workplaces they represent.
BusinessYahoo FinanceWhy the biggest banks 'could be natural beneficiaries' of current turmoil: strategist
The biggest U.S. banks stand to become even more powerful in the wake of the banking crisis — whereas regional banks could lose their foothold.
BusinessEngadgetEU agrees to allow sales of e-fuel internal combustion engine cars past 2035
The European Union has agreed to make a carveout for synthetic fuels in its proposed 2035 ban on the sale of new combustion engine cars.
BusinessYahoo FinanceFord CEO on EV transition: 'Batteries are the constraint'
Ford has its work cut out for it in securing enough critical minerals for its EV batteries.
U.S.Yahoo News UKHapless robbers try to blow up ATMs to steal cash inside - but don't get a penny
Jamie Masters and Wayne Lewis tried to blow up two ATMs in Essex to get to the cash inside, but failed and were left penniless and later jailed.
BusinessTechCrunchPinterest brings shopping capabilities to Shuffles, its collage-making app
Pinterest announced today that it's testing ways to integrate Shuffles collage content into Pinterest, starting with shopping. Shuffles, which is Pinterest's collage-making app, launched to general public last November. To use Shuffles, users build collages using Pinterest’s own photo library or by snapping photos of objects they want to include with their iPhone’s camera.
BusinessYahoo FinanceWhat's next for the U.S. economy? 'The extent of these effects is uncertain.'
Turmoil in the banking system has made for a murkier outlook for the economy.
U.S.EngadgetHitting the Books: How the 'Godfather of Cybercrime' got his start on eBay
"Fool Me Once" from forensic accounting expert Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope explores some of the most heinous financial crimes in internet history, explaining the hows and whys of these grifts' success.
BusinessYahoo FinanceLab-grown diamonds provide an option for customers seeking affordability, Brilliant Earth CEO says
Brilliant Earth CEO says affordability and mining free are just some of the reasons consumers are turning to lab-made diamonds.
U.S.Yahoo News UKHomeless man murdered 'kind-hearted' pensioner, 83, who took him in
Homeless Allan Scott, 42, killed 83-year-old Patricia Holland at her home in Gorleston, Norfolk, after she took him in.
BusinessAutoblogCupra testing in U.S. market ahead of potential expansion
Cupra is eyeing the U.S. for a potential expansion but must first bolster its market position in Europe and convert its lineup to full-electric.
BusinessYahoo FinanceLabor market: Workers are getting two jobs amid inflation, says industry watcher
'What we actually think is happening is that you’re going back to a time where people had two jobs,' Evan Sohn, CEO of Recruiter.com told Yahoo Finance Live.
BusinessTechCrunchThe story of how Dave took the long road to become a neobank
Right before the Silicon Valley Bank meltdown, I had a conversation with Jason Wilk, founder and CEO of neobank Dave, about that company’s business. Here are excerpts of my interview with Wilk, which have been edited for brevity and clarity. TC: Are you benefiting from higher interest rates, and if so, how?
BusinessThe TelegraphMark Wahlberg and Jim Carrey among stars rushing to sell homes to beat new ‘mansion’ tax
Some of the biggest names in Hollywood are rushing to sell their multi-million-dollar houses in Los Angeles before a new “mansion tax” kicks in on April 1.
WorldYahoo News UKFather-of-two killed and another man critically injured in motorbike crash following police pursuit
Father-of-two Lee Stevenson, 27, died after the motorbike he was a passenger on crashed in Peterlee, County Durham, following a brief police pursuit.
U.S.DeadlineMississippi TV Meteorologist And News Anchor Removed After Quoting Snoop Dogg Live On Air
There has been no sign of a Mississippi morning news anchor woman since she voiced a Snoop Dogg phrase on air earlier this month. Barbie Bassett has not been on air for the NBC affiliate WLBT since March 8, when her team were discussing the rapper’s addition to his wine line. Bassett said, “Fo shizzle, […]
BusinessYahoo FinanceSVB hearing, consumer confidence, quarter end: What to know this week
The first of many Congressional hearings on Silicon Valley Bank's failure will be a key event this week, while investors also look to hold onto stock gains during what has been a strong first quarter of the year.
WorldBloombergUkraine Latest: Russia Says Drone Strikes Town South of Moscow
(Bloomberg) -- Vladimir Putin said Russia is preparing to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, escalating a confrontation with the US and its allies. Most Read from BloombergBond Traders Go All-In on US Recession Bets That Defy Fed ViewGreenland Solves the Daylight Saving Time DebateValley National, First Citizens Said to Bid on Silicon ValleyUS Mulls More Support for Banks While Giving First Republic TimeCredit Suisse Wouldn’t Have Lasted Another Day, Minister SaysUkraine’s foreign mini
NewsYahoo News UKWhat is TikTok doing to our attention spans?
TikTok has taken plenty of blame for a perceived drop in attention spans, but how much is it really to blame?
WorldTheStreet.comElon Musk Agrees on Who Is Responsible for America's Problems
The current banking turmoil has revived the ghosts of the 2008 financial crisis, while the great unity around support for Ukraine at war with Russia is showing cracks.
WorldBusiness InsiderA mystery object found by the Nord Stream pipeline could help provide clues about who was behind sabotage attack
Denmark has invited the Russian-controlled operator of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to help recover a mysterious object found next to it.
BusinessMoneyWise'A serious problem': Big South Korean auto firms face heat as State Farm, Progressive now refuse to cover certain models — here’s why these cars are too risky to insure
This is a TikTok challenge you don’t want to get behind.
PoliticsBBC'God, guns and Trump': Thousands turn out for Texas rally
As Donald Trump stares down a potential arrest, it is business as usual at his campaign rally.
NewsYahoo News UKPhone shop owner attacked with hammer by masked robbers
Muhammad Fahad, 40, tried to resist the robbers but says he 'thought of his daughters' and stopped.
BusinessSmartAssetA $300,000 Annuity Will Pay You This Much Monthly
When you need another stream of income for retirement, you might consider an annuity. You purchase the annuity from an insurance company and receive payments back at a later date. Before buying an annuity, it's important to consider how much … Continue reading → The post How Much Does a $300,000 Annuity Pay Per Month? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.
U.S.TODAYTwin sisters investigate the 1970s deaths of their parents, John and Madeleine Leonard
Lori Leonard and Debra Leonard are taking up the investigation of the deaths of their parents, John and Madeleine Leonard, who were found dead in the 1970s.
WorldThe New York TimesIn China, Marriage Rates Are Down and ‘Bride Prices’ Are Up
The 30 women sat in wooden chairs, facing each other in a rectangular formation. At the front of the room was the ruling Communist Party’s hammer and sickle logo, with a sign declaring the meeting’s purpose: “Symposium of unmarried young women of the right age.” Officials in Daijiapu, a town in southeast China, had gathered the women to sign a public pledge to reject high “bride prices,” referring to a wedding custom in which the man gives money to his future wife’s family as a condition of enga
NewsYahoo News UKGove vows to stop 'unscrupulous landlords' profiting from cost of living crisis
Housing secretary Michael Gove has said a 'tiny minority' of landlords are using the 'threat of eviction to jack up rents and victimise tenants'.
WorldThe New Voice of UkraineNorth Macedonia will consider returning Ukraine’s Mi-24 helicopters
The North Macedonian government will consider a proposal from its General Staff to return Mi-24 helicopters purchased from Ukraine in 2001 on March 29, North Macedonian Defense Minister Slavjanka Petrovska saidon North Macedonian television channel Alsat TV.
U.S.The Daily BeastFlorida Lawyer Vanishes on Office Bathroom Break
FacebookA Florida lawyer has vanished under chilling circumstances: blood reportedly found in the office bathroom where he was last headed.Steve Cozzi seems to have disappeared from his workplace, Blanchard Law in Largo, on March 21, leaving behind his phone, wallet, and keys.“As a family, we are frantic with worry and numb with fear over Steven’s disappearance,” Cozzi’s mother Lois said in statement to WFLA.“The outpouring of love and support from people who know and care for Steven has brought
WorldINSIDERPutin hits back at claims by 'jealous people' that Russia is becoming dependent on China, days after meeting with Xi Jinping
"Many have desired turning China against the Soviet Union and Russia, and vice versa," Putin said in televised remarks on Sunday.
PoliticsThe HillHouse Republicans rebuke Bragg’s ‘unavailing’ refusal to provide testimony on Trump probe
House Republican leaders on Saturday rebuked Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s (D) refusal to testify about his investigation into former President Trump’s role in a 2016 hush money payment. The letter — from House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), House Administration Committee Chair Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) and House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James…
BusinessSmartAssetI'm 50. Is This Enough Money to Have in My 401(k) Right Now?
Most Americans have less in their retirement accounts than they'd like, and much less than the rules say they should have. So, obviously, if that describes you then you're not alone. Now, most financial advisors recommend that you have between five … Continue reading → The post How Much Should I Have in My 401(k) at 50? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.
WorldThe TelegraphTransgender athlete research rejected after professor called trans women ‘males’
Transgender athlete research has been shut down after a professor called trans women "males".
OpinionThe News-PressLetters to the editor for Sunday, March 26, 2023
Our readers share their opinions on a variety of topics
WorldThe TelegraphTaiwan residents flee remote islands as China severs internet sea cables
Life has been quieter than usual for residents of Taiwan on an outlying archipelago that is lined with sleepy fishing villages lapped by ocean waves.
U.S.AP FinanceUnion Pacific 2nd railroad to drop push for one-person crews
Union Pacific has become the second major freight railroad in the past week to back away from the industry's longstanding push to cut train crews down to one person as lawmakers and regulators increasingly focus on rail safety following last month's fiery derailment in Ohio. The Feb. 3 derailment of a Norfolk Southern train that forced the evacuation of roughly half the town of East Palestine near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border after officials released and burned toxic chemicals is what sparked the renewed interest in railroad safety. A bipartisan bill that's gaining support in Congress would require railroads to maintain two-person crews and make several other changes designed to reduce the chances of future derailments.
“American workers are desperate for a break.”
“Workers will have more leisure but at the cost of less efficiency and a lower standard of living.”
“We have more important things to do now than spend our lives making a tiny group of very rich people even richer.”
“Some industries and deeply entrenched work cultures mean the four-day workweek may not be realistic for all employees.”
“While workers have spent the last 50 years steadily producing more and more, real wages have not risen at the same rate.”
