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Business InsiderWhy the steep plunge in stocks in April means the bull market can push on
The correction in stocks since the market hit all-time highs in March is actually good news for investors, according to one market veteran.
- Investor's Business Daily
Dow Jones Futures: Market Rallies, But Big Tests Loom; Tesla Soars On 'Affordable' EV, Elon Musk
The rally attempt gained steam Tuesday. Tesla leapt late as it said an "affordable" EV is coming. Elon Musk is on the call.
- Associated Press
World seeing near breakdown of international law amid wars in Gaza and Ukraine, Amnesty says
The world is seeing a near breakdown of international law amid flagrant rule-breaking in Gaza and Ukraine, multiplying armed conflicts, the rise of authoritarianism and huge rights violations in Sudan, Ethiopia and Myanmar, Amnesty International warned Wednesday as it published its annual report. The human rights organization said the most powerful governments, including the United States, Russia and China, have led a global disregard for international rules and values enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, with civilians in conflicts paying the highest price.
- USA TODAY
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers, school staff to carry concealed handguns
The legislation sailed through the lower chamber and will go to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's desk. After the vote, the House descended into chaos.
- Deadline
Lisa Vanderpump Defends Andy Cohen Amid Lawsuits & Allegations: “I’m On His Side”
Lisa Vanderpump is defending Andy Cohen after a series of allegations made against him by former Bravo stars. In a recent interview, Vanderpump came to Cohen’s defense after the Watch What Happens Live host was accused of sexual harassment and engaging Real Housewives stars to use drugs. It was recently reported, and subsequently shut down …
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A year after school shooting, Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow armed teachers
A year after a deadly school shooting, Tennessee Republican lawmakers passed a bill that would let some teachers and staff carry concealed handguns on public school grounds. Protestors were removed from the gallery after shouting "Blood on your hands." (AP video by Kristin M. Hall)
- KERO - Bakersfield Scripps
Shafter Pool, Skatepark, Stringham park construction projects continue to plug along
Shafter Pool, Skatepark, Stringham park construction projects continue to plug along
- The Independent
London marathoner drinks wine glass at every mile in viral challenge
‘It’s my first experience of this going absolutely mad and I feel very honoured,’ runner says
- Business Insider
The recent sell-off stocks is just the start, and the ongoing correction has further to go as risks mount, JPMorgan says
The stock market is operating against a "problematic backdrop," and there are elevated risk factors that could spark more losses, JPMorgan said.
- Deadline
‘FBI International’ Surprise: Luke Kleintank Leaving CBS Drama After Three Seasons
EXCLUSIVE: So long, Scott Forrester: Luke Kleintank, one of the original cast members of FBI: International, is leaving the CBS series. Kleintank plays the head of the FBI fly team unit. His last episode as Scott airs May 7. “After much thought and consideration, I’ve made the difficult decision to leave FBI International,” the actor …
- BBC
Sprints singer: 'I should be able to perform without being groped'
As MPs meet to discuss misogyny in music, Karla Chubb from Irish band Sprints says the issue is rife.
- The Guardian
Biden and Trump clinch Pennsylvania primaries shortly after polls close
State’s voters still had options in presidential contests, with tallies to provide window into how state will swing in November
- WPTV- West Palm Beach Scripps
Art contest focuses on sun safety education
Getting the word out about skin safety in the Sunshine State is no easy task, but an art contest is working to do just that.
- Associated Press
NASA leaders discuss global challenges, solutions with Mexico president, lawmakers and students
In a frequently tense relationship often defined by a shared border, the United States sent two officials with a different perspective to Mexico this week for a bit of space diplomacy. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Pamela Melroy – both former astronauts --spent two hours chatting with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador Tuesday, took selfies with federal lawmakers and a day earlier spoke to an auditorium full of students and faculty from various Mexican universities. “It’s a human thing to want to explore and to understand, so we go to space because it offers a unique vantage point that allows us to look down on the earth and study the earth as a planet,” Melroy said.
- Simply Wall St.
Returns At WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) Appear To Be Weighed Down
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
- The Canadian Press
Pitchers Kyle Hendricks and Drew Smyly put on injured list by Chicago Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — Right-hander Kyle Hendricks and left-hander Drew Smyly were placed on the 15-day injured list by the Chicago Cubs before Tuesday night’s series opener against the Houston Astros. Hendricks has a lower back strain. The 34-year-old is 0-3 with a 12.00 ERA in five starts, allowing major league highs of eight home runs and 28 earned runs along with 37 hits in 21 innings. Hendricks is the last player with the Cubs from their 2016 World Series championship team. Smyly, also 34, has a ri
- The Canadian Press
Suspect in break-in at Los Angeles mayor's official residence charged with burglary, vandalism
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 29-year-old suspect in a break-in at the home of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass last weekend was charged Tuesday with burglary and vandalism, authorities said. Ephraim Matthew Hunter, a Los Angeles resident, was charged with a felony count of first-degree residential burglary and a felony count of vandalism, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón said. Hunter shattered a rear glass door early Sunday morning to gain entry to the Getty House, the mayor's official residence
- KNXV - Phoenix Scripps
Amazon drones could deliver packages in Arizona this year
An Arizona city has been picked as the first U.S. location to debut Amazon's latest delivery drone technology. The e-commerce giant's new drone technology, called MK30, will deploy from Amazon's same-day facility at 10601 W. Van Buren St. in Tolleson, which is located about 20 minutes west of downtown Phoenix. Amazon.com Inc.'s drones could start flying packages straight to homes in the West Valley by the end of 2024, according to a company announcement on April 22.
- The Independent
Chelsea’s collapse at Arsenal was humiliating, inevitable, and their lowest point yet
Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea: Without Cole Palmer, Mauricio Pochettino’s side crumbled as Kai Havertz scored twice against his former club
- BBC
Huge protest in Argentina against education cuts
Thousands marched in Buenos Aires on Tuesday calling on President Milei to preserve university funding.