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ReutersAsian shares rise on tech boost; yen on intervention watch
The yen was rooted near 34-year lows, keeping traders wary of possible intervention from Tokyo. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan gained 1.55%, having climbed 1% on Tuesday, as stocks rebounded from last week's steep selloff. Japan's Nikkei surged 2%.
- USA TODAY
Plane crashes after takeoff in Alaska, bursts into flames: no survivors found
A plane carrying two people took off from the Fairbanks International Airport before crashing 7 miles south into the Tanana River.
- The Canadian Press
Verhaeghe scores in OT as Panthers edge Lightning 3-2
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Carter Verhaeghe lifted a backhander just under the crossbar 2:59 into overtime, and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their NHL first-round playoff series. It was the fifth OT winner in Verhaeghe's career, coming on a play where Matthew Tkachuk got the puck to Anton Lundell — who found Verhaeghe. He waited for Tampa Bay goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy to commit, then put the puck over him to end it. Sam Bennett, who left with
- The Guardian
US military aid: what’s in the $95bn bill and why has it taken so long for Congress to pass?
On Tuesday the senate passed the long awaited foreign aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific
- The Canadian Press
Buxton, Kirilloff help Twins rally past White Sox 6-5. MLB-worst Chicago falls to 3-20
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Alex Kirilloff hit a two-out, game-ending single after Byron Buxton led off the ninth inning with a tying homer, and the major league-worst Chicago White Sox fell to 3-20 with a 6-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night. Chicago joined Cincinnati in 2022, Detroit in 2003, the St. Louis Browns in 1936 and the Cleveland Spiders in 1899 as teams to start 3-20. The 1988 Baltimore Orioles began 1-22. Trevor Larnach hit a 433-foot, two-run homer in the eighth to get the Twins
- The Independent
Seven countries now generate 100% of their electricity from renewable energy
Scientists say we have reached an ‘irreversible tipping point’ that will see fossil fuels phased out
- The Canadian Press
Witt's cashes in on costly Toronto error, Kansas City beats Blue Jays 3-2
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. delivered the go-ahead double in the fifth inning for Kansas City after a costly error by Blue Jays' first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the Royals' bullpen shut down Toronto the rest of the way in a 3-2 victory Tuesday night. Chris Stratton (2-1) minimized the damage when he inherited a bases-loaded jam from Michael Wacha in the fifth. He also took care of the sixth before John Schreiber handled the seventh and James McArthur breezed through the eight
- BBC
The fate of Korea's 'first and biggest' sex festival
It was to feature events like a bondage fashion show. But then the authorities cracked down.
- Reuters
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares rise on tech boost; yen on intervention watch
Asian stocks rose on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street, as an after-hours surge in shares of EV maker Tesla following its promise of new models, and upbeat earnings from some U.S. companies lifted risk sentiment. The yen was rooted near 34-year lows, keeping traders wary of possible intervention from Tokyo. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan gained 1.55%, having climbed 1% on Tuesday, as stocks rebounded from last week's steep selloff.
- Yahoo Sports
Pascal Siakam powers Pacers past Bucks to even playoff series as Giannis Antetokounmpo remains out
Pascal Siakam droped 37 points to help the Pacers fend off Damian Lillard and tie up their playoff series 1-1.
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Q1 2024 Kimberly-Clark Corp Earnings Call
Q1 2024 Kimberly-Clark Corp Earnings Call
- The Independent
Senate finally passes aid bills worth billions to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of delay
The Senate passed the bill 79-18 after months of opposition from isolationist Republicans
- The Canadian Press
Verhaeghe wins it in OT for the Panthers, who top Lightning 3-2
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Carter Verhaeghe lifted a backhander just under the crossbar 2:59 into overtime, and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their NHL first-round playoff series. It was the fifth OT winner in Verhaeghe's career, coming on a play where Matthew Tkachuk got the puck to Anton Lundell — who found Verhaeghe. He waited for Tampa Bay goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy to commit, then put the puck over him to end it. Sam Bennett, who left with
- BBC
US Senate approves potential TikTok ban
The app's Chinese owner, Bytedance, has six months to sell its stake or TikTok will be blocked.
- BBC
Congress clears $95bn aid package for Ukraine and Israel
President Biden is expected to sign the package, which includes a potential TikTok ban, into law.
- Charlotte Observer
South Meck’s baseball victory over Myers Park sets up Friday’s important 4A rematch
South Mecklenburg’s Cameron Bagwell fired a three-hit shutout and the Sabres moved into a first-place tie by beating Myers Park, 7-0.
- WXYZ-Detroit Videos
High School Play of the Week: South Lyon's Ava Bradshaw walk-off hit
High School Play of the Week: South Lyon's Ava Bradshaw walk-off hit | Brad Galli has more
- WXYZ-Detroit Videos
Jared Goff interview: shares hopes for 2024 Lions after special 2023 run
INTERVIEW: Jared Goff heard the "Jared Goff" chants, and loved leading the Lions to two playoff wins at Ford Field. Detroit's QB has all the trust in the world in Brad Holmes at the draft. He talked with Brad Galli about what he's learned about Lions fans, and how he handles growing Super Bowl expectations:
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Fort Worth ISD will keep this math learning program — at least for now
The program is helping elementary kids gain ground in mathematics.
- The Canadian Press
Pavin Smith hits grand slam and drives in 6 runs as Diamondbacks rout Cardinals 14-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Pavin Smith hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs to help the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 14-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. Christian Walker and Kevin Newman also homered for Arizona, which leads the majors with 148 runs. Tommy Henry (1-1) tossed six effective innings in his first win in five starts this season. The 26-year-old left-hander gave up one run on five hits and struck out six with one walk. Willson Contreras homered for St. Louis, wh