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London nail bombings remembered 20 years on

Twenty years have passed since a campaign of terror that killed three people and injured dozens. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J07OQm

What's happening to rape prosecutions?

Rape victims in England and Wales are being asked to hand their phones to police as evidence. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vsGuCw

European elections: What pay can UK MEPs expect?

If the UK takes part in the European elections, what pay and benefits can MEPs expect? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GS9jP5

China is letting its currency decline in a 'snub' to Trump, ING says

China has started letting the yuan weaken slightly in a pointed "snub" to U.S. President Donald Trump, Dutch bank ING said in a report. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2GNRfol

BP first-quarter profits slip despite oil price recovery

BP reported first-quarter profit largely in line with expectations on Tuesday, citing tough market conditions at the start of the year. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2DDocmA

Oil traders eye Saudi Arabia's response in a critical juncture for crude

Renewed U.S. efforts to curb Iranian output, escalating tensions in Libya, supply outages in Nigeria and the ongoing crisis in Venezuela have created a complex and uncertain outlook for crude. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2UQYrou

Globalization is waning, and a US-China trade deal won't solve that, strategist says

Peak globalization has actually already come and gone, according to David Roche, president and global strategist at London-based Independent Strategy. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2GSVjVm

Trump sues Deutsche Bank and Capital One to block House subpoenas for his financial information

President Trump and three of his children sued Deutsche Bank and Capital One to block them from responding to congressional subpoenas. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2GQ3lNM

Chinese factory activity grew slower than expected, widely watched indicators show

The Australian dollar — seen as an investment proxy for Chinese economic prospects — dipped against the U.S. dollar after the data release. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2IPGYeI

US should pay North Korea hospital bill for Otto Warmbier, ex-envoy says

The former U.S. diplomat who secured the release from North Korea of American Otto Warmbier said on Monday Washington should honor its pledge to pay Pyongyang $2 million for the student's hospital care. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2Vuj0M1

House Judiciary Chairman Nadler says Attorney General Barr must testify Thursday

U.S. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler said on Monday that Attorney General William Barr must testify before his panel on Thursday, despite Barr's reported objections to the format for questions that Democrats intend to use. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2ZINKIa

3M CEO on disappointing earnings: We're getting ahead of the curve in China and weak sectors

Roman blamed challenges in China as well as in the automotive and electronics sectors for the manufacturing giant's weak first quarter earnings. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2DCYoXu

Jim Cramer revisits his top stock picks for the 5G rollout

In February, he declared that Skyworks Solutions, Intel, Qualcomm, Broadcom, and Xilinx were the top five semiconductor companies that stand to benefit from the building of 5G infrastructure. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2PBmLd7

Cramer: Be wary of stocks that rally into earnings reports, like Google-parent Alphabet did

"A gentle dip ahead of earnings can be the best vaccination against a sell-off," Jim Cramer says. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2J03HUq

Joe Biden attacks Trump in 2020 kickoff pitch to blue-collar Americans

Former vice president Joe Biden held his first major public campaign event at a Teamsters banquet hall in Pittsburgh on Monday. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2V4euUN

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Alphabet, Yum China, MGM Resorts & more

See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2vqWNzx

US Attorney General Barr threatens to skip House Judiciary Committee hearing over its proposed format

The threat marks the latest escalation between the Trump administration and House Democrats. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2XMDkFQ

Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein, who appointed special counsel Robert Mueller, submits resignation

Rod Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general who appointed special counsel Robert Mueller, has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2GK4OFf

Wall Street banks boycott Brunei-owned hotels after kingdom makes homosexuality punishable by death

J.P. Morgan and a growing list of banks are banning employees from staying at hotels owned by the sultan of Brunei. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2L7mxf4

Sen. Bernie Sanders rips Bob Iger's pay, urges Disney to use 'Endgame' profit to pay workers better

Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized CEO Bob Iger's salary and said Disney should use "Avengers: Endgame" box-office haul to give its workers raises. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2vq6aj6

Biden campaign taps data analytics company backed by former Google chairman Eric Schmidt

People close to Schmidt insist he has not participated in consulting for Biden or any 2020 Democrat that has hired the firm, Civis Analytics. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2WcVpwh

Bernie Sanders unveils trade platform challenging Trump's China policy

Sanders' platform is a jab at President Donald Trump, who pledged to overhaul U.S. trade deals but has has struggled to fully follow through on his promise. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2ZNwHFd

Alphabet drops after reporting ad revenue slowdown

Alphabet's earnings report comes amid a rally in the stock price that's lifted it to a record. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2XWuIg2

Boeing says it didn't 'intentionally' deactivate safety alert on 737 Max jet

The feature is an alert that lights up in the cockpit if a plane's angle-of-attack sensors transmit incorrect data about the pitch of the plane's nose. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2V9MSxW

The We Company, better known as WeWork, files confidentially for IPO

The We Company, better known as WeWork, filed confidentially for an IPO, the company said in a press release on Monday. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2IOX2xj

John Singleton, maker of 'Boyz N the Hood,' dies at 51

Singleton's family said Monday that he died after being taken off life support, about two weeks after the director suffered a major stroke. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2UOh38v

Mark Zuckerberg built this 'sleep box' to help his wife sleep through the night

"So far this has worked better than I expected." from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2WfugJ4

The Fed is looking at a new program that could be another version of 'quantitative easing'

Federal Reserve officials are considering a new program that would decrease the balance sheet level while providing liquidity during difficult times. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2WcBUnG

Major US airlines hit with systemwide ticketing outages

American Airlines and Alaska Air said the technical issue has been resolved. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2XVkGvA

San Francisco Bay Area home prices fall for the first time in 7 years

Homes in the San Francisco Bay Area haven't lost value since the bottom of the last housing crash. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2DCDasM

Netflix will have no choice but to run ads, industry execs say

Netflix has said it won't run ads, but some think that will be the only way for the service to grow. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2ZL52Ew

Apple bull Gene Munster sees the stock surging 70%+ in the next 24 months, even if Q2 earnings miss

Loup Ventures' Gene Munster gives his bullish case for Apple ahead of Tuesday's earnings. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2W8GXFK

South Korea's SK Telecom to develop a 5G-based map for self-driving cars

New technologies and innovations are set to transform the way we move around our towns and cities. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2ZKoDF6

For women, relying on your husband as role model for money could be trouble

When it comes to financial role models, 32% of married women say they turn to their spouse. And that could set them back. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2UMZmGk

KPMG fined £6m over ‘improper’ audit

The accountancy giant has been "severely reprimanded" for the way it audited an insurance company. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Lcr2Fl

Debenhams closures: Four ways to use the empty stores

Across the UK, empty department stores are being turned into everything from housing to arts spaces. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IQFEYO

Operators say government should lose oversight of rail

Long-distance routes should also be serviced by more than one company to spark competition, they said. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2PD6ioK

Trade war: What you need to know about US-China talks

Talks appear to be reaching the final stretch though both sides remain divided on several key issues. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2vuHl5H

Google owner Alphabet misses sales forecasts

Shares in the internet giant tumble nearly 7% after its sales growth falls short of forecasts. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2VFF1aQ

WeWork office giant plans US share listing

The US firm which offers shared office space around the world is yet to make a profit. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XW9yyp

Woodstock 50 anniversary festival cancelled, investor says

Rapper Jay-Z, singer Miley Cyrus and the Killers band were booked to play at Woodstock 50 in New York. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZIRcmi

Boeing safety system not at fault, says chief executive

Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2vsjIui

Mastercard and Visa agree to cut overseas card fees

The European Commission says the deal will lead to "lower prices for European retailers to do business". from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2vr3Vft

Labour's John McDonnell says UK economy requires 'revolution'

Shadow chancellor says people want change in a Newsnight series marking Mrs Thatcher's election. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IOGbL3

Quietly-spoken investor seeks change at Barclays

British-born but US-based investor Edward Bramson is seeking election to the bank's board on Thursday. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GPsc5b

Huawei: US official warns 'no safe level' of involvement with tech giant

Intelligence sharing will be at risk if countries use the firm to build 5G networks, official says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UJwKhr

Almost a third of graduates 'overeducated' for their job

The Office for National Statistics says 31% of graduates are overeducated for their job. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ULvt9I

US firm apologises for seeking 'preferably Caucasian' candidate

A US firm has apologised for a job ad that stated it would prefer white candidates. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Vr0wMr

A supermarket is being piloted which has no tills, forcing customers to pay by app.

A supermarket is being piloted in London which has no tills, forcing customers to pay by app. Emma Simpson reports. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2PAXyj0

How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together

Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2vrILxN

Why the bicycle's future looks bright

The bicycle ushered in a manufacturing revolution as well as a social one, and is doing so again. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2PFhFwy

Is the UK economy at a new moment of sea-change?

Forty years ago Mrs Thatcher came to power, is the UK economy at another historic moment of change? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZL7OcU

US Treasury yields tick lower as investors await economic data

U.S. government debt prices were higher Monday morning, as investors looked ahead to a deluge of economic data. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2Lgjama

US futures mixed ahead of more earnings, Fed meeting

U.S. stock index futures were pointing in different directions Tuesday morning, as market participants prepared for another day of corporate earnings and fresh data releases. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2Wg0nZ5

Joe Biden attacks Trump in 2020 kickoff pitch to blue-collar Americans

Former vice president Joe Biden held his first major public campaign event at a Teamsters banquet hall in Pittsburgh on Monday. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2V4euUN

Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein, who appointed special counsel Robert Mueller, submits resignation

Rod Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general who appointed special counsel Robert Mueller, has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2GK4OFf

Biden campaign taps data analytics company backed by former Google chairman Eric Schmidt

People close to Schmidt insist he has not participated in consulting for Biden or any 2020 Democrat that has hired the firm, Civis Analytics. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2WcVpwh

Financials are the best-performing sector this month, but there's still time to buy: Experts

Financial stocks are soaring this month, and there are several exchange-traded funds in the sector that could still make you money, experts say. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2DHFBdU

Los Angeles terror suspect planned to bomb freeways and the Santa Monica Pier, FBI says

Authorities have arrested a Los Angeles man described as a former U.S. soldier on terror-related charges that include threats against a local landmark and freeways. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2UPGBCe

Bernie Sanders unveils trade platform challenging Trump's China policy

Sanders' platform is a jab at President Donald Trump, who pledged to overhaul U.S. trade deals but has has struggled to fully follow through on his promise. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2ZNwHFd

Alphabet drops after reporting ad revenue slowdown

Alphabet's earnings report comes amid a rally in the stock price that's lifted it to a record. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2XWuIg2

Boeing says it didn't 'intentionally' deactivate safety alert on 737 Max jet

The feature is an alert that lights up in the cockpit if a plane's angle-of-attack sensors transmit incorrect data about the pitch of the plane's nose. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2V9MSxW

The Fed is looking at a new program that could be another version of 'quantitative easing'

Federal Reserve officials are considering a new program that would decrease the balance sheet level while providing liquidity during difficult times. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2WcBUnG

Pinterest rockets more than 14% on high volume, marking seven straight days of gains since IPO

Pinterest has climbed every day since its market debut on April 18, and is now 75% up from its IPO price. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2XRwkYj

Major US airlines hit with systemwide ticketing outages

American Airlines and Alaska Air said the technical issue has been resolved. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2XVkGvA

San Francisco Bay Area home prices fall for the first time in 7 years

Homes in the San Francisco Bay Area haven't lost value since the bottom of the last housing crash. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2DCDasM

Watch now: ETF Edge on Apple earnings, the retail ETF beating the market and Cathie Wood on what the Street is getting wrong on Tesla

from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2LaQ47A

Democrats rush to secure union support as they woo workers in 2020 primary

Joe Biden and other 2020 Democratic presidential contenders are trying to secure crucial support from labor unions. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2XXjszT

PetSmart's online business, Chewy.com, files to go public

Chewy.com, the online pet product retailer owned by PetSmart, filed documents with regulators on Monday to prepare for an initial public offering. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2V2owWP

US measles cases climb to 704 as the disease spreads among unvaccinated people

Nearly three-quarters of this year's 704 measles cases in the U.S. occurred in unvaccinated people, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2IMTBaf

Watch Boeing's annual shareholder meeting

Boeing is hosting its annual meeting in Chicago. Shareholders are likely eager to hear more about the grounding of its 737 Max aircraft and the impact on its future business. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2DDz6sz

Uber is pitching itself to investors as the next Amazon, despite no path to profits

Uber will reportedly compare itself to Amazon during its pre-IPO roadshow to justify its losses as it expands its business. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2UMPjkN

Michael Avenatti says he will plead not guilty to fraud charges in California

Prosecutors say Avenatti spent a $4 million settlement for a mentally ill paraplegic client and hid a $2.75 million settlement for another client. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2L8XHeQ

Apple defends itself against claims of anti-competitive practices

Apple says it removed parental control apps for security reasons. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2DCbDrq

Dems unveil infrastructure road map with no price tag as Pelosi and Schumer prepare to meet Trump

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2DOSxif

A freshman 'blue wave' House Democrat faces angry voters at a California town hall

Audience members waved placards and interrupted freshman Rep. Katie Hill at a raucous event held over the weekend in the Los Angeles area. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2GH5viD

R.I.P. Inflation: The data point the Fed watches for inflation just said there isn't any

The Fed's preferred inflation gauge showed no change in March and remained well below the central bank's target. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2VworKq

Trump says NRA is 'under siege by Cuomo' after New York AG opens investigation into gun group

Trump also chides the group for a leadership fight that has played out in public, saying the NRA "must get its act together quickly." from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2DBxCiw

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Target, Restaurant Brands, Disney & more

Names on the move ahead of the open. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2Vz7Zcf

JP Morgan says buy Disney after record Avengers open: 'No Endgame in sight for Disney's success'

J.P. Morgan sees the strength of Disney's core studio business as indicative a strong year ahead. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2UO5gHg

Shares of Burger King's parent fall after earnings miss

Restaurant Brands International reports quarterly earnings that fell short of analysts' expectations as Tim Hortons' struggles continue. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2XUAkXM

US Attorney General Barr threatens to skip House Judiciary Committee hearing over its proposed format

The threat marks the latest escalation between the Trump administration and House Democrats. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2XMDkFQ

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein submits resignation 04/29/19 2:26 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert 'Boyz n the Hood' director John Singleton dead at 51, family announces 04/29/19 1:38 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Michael Avenatti pleads not guilty in federal wire, bank fraud case; trial to begin on June 25 04/29/19 10:34 AM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert First images emerge of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in five years, intelligence group says 04/29/19 9:30 AM

IS Leader Appears in Video for First Time in 5 years

The shadowy leader of the Islamic State group claimed to appear for the first time in five years in a video released by the extremist group’s propaganda arm on Monday, acknowledging defeat in the group’s last stronghold in Syria but vowing a “long battle” ahead. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2DCQihO

A New Way to Church: Justin Bieber's Pastor Launches App to Take Church Global

He's one of the men who helped introduce Justin Bieber to Jesus Christ. Now Pastor Judah Smith is working on the rest of the world, bringing church to your smartphone and tablet in a new way. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2PAW87V

Replacing Israel with Anti-Semitism in the Church, and What It Means for the End Times

Replacement theology in the Christian view of the Messiah has taken us far off target, and it affects our end-times theology. The common view of the church replacing Israel has caused huge consequences. Many Jews have a hard time believing in a Jewish Messiah that has replaced them. Many other Jews realize the truth that replacement theology is wrong and that the Messiah is still in a covenant relationship with them, as they have come to the understanding of wonderful saving grace. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2ZBG1f0

'War Footing': Church Canceled Indefinitely, Catholic Leaders in Sri Lanka Dissatisfied With Government Response

Catholic church leaders in Sri Lanka say they aren't satisfied with how the government has handled the investigation following the Easter Sunday attacks that left over 250 people dead.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GIXxWd

Sri Lanka Militants Set off Bombs During Raid, Killing 15

Militants linked to Easter suicide bombings opened fire and set off explosives during a raid by Sri Lankan security forces on a house in the country’s east, leaving behind a grisly discovery Saturday: 15 bodies, including six children. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2XPoSgg

'It's as if Cuba Has Annexed the Country': As Venezuela Crisis Prolonged, Franklin Graham Launches Border Outreach

The United Nations has called the exodus of refugees from Venezuela "unparalleled" in the modern history of South America. More than a million of the country's four million refugees have fled to the neighboring nation of Colombia, but that's where tens of thousands of them had a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ over Easter weekend. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2vlW8PR

Canada Releases 'Gay Coin' to Celebrate LGBTQ2 Anniversary, Christians Call It 'An Affront to Our God'

The Royal Canadian Mint has released a commemorative one-dollar coin (known as a "loonie") to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalization of the LGBTQ community.   from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2DAz2K9

As Warning Emerges of New Sri Lanka Church Attacks, Global Christian Persecution Still 'Obscured'

Sri Lankan Christians fear more attacks are coming as the nation is still in mourning over the horrific bombings on Easter. Last Sunday's bombings were one of the world's worst terrorist attacks since 9/11, but there's still a sense that Americans don't grasp that Christians around the world are so targeted.   from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2VlaezT

Sri Lanka Says Easter Attack Leader Died in Hotel Bombing

The suspected leader of the militant group Sri Lankan authorities said carried out a series of Easter Sunday bombings died in the blast at the Shangri-La hotel, one of six hotels and churches targeted in the attacks that killed at least 250 people, officials said Friday. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2L5JEa5

'The Porn Industry Is Modern-Day Slavery': How Pornography and Sex Trafficking Are Linked

To most people, sex trafficking is a problem that exists in distant foreign countries. You may think, “But it certainly isn’t something that would involve me, is it?” If you view pornography, then the answer is “Yes.” from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2PzlzqM

Sri Lankan Woman Left a Childless Widow, Losing Most of Her Family in Easter Church Bombing

Before the undertakers could move in, Anusha Kumari wrested herself away from her sisters and flung herself on the three coffins, wailing. In an instant, she was left childless and a widow when suicide bombers attacked churches and luxury hotels in and near Sri Lanka's capital of Colombo. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2ZvcnYZ

Sri Lanka Bombing Suspect Arrested, Manhunt Underway for Islamist Ringleader

The father of two of the Easter suicide bombers in Sri Lanka has been arrested on suspicion of aiding his sons. That word came Thursday from the country's former navy chief as a nationwide search continues for the suspected ring-leader of the Easter bombings in churches and hotels.   from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2W6JFva

IMF warns of slowing growth and rising unrest across the Middle East

Slowing global growth and elevated tensions in trade and geopolitics are posing economic challenges for countries in the Middle East, according to the International Monetary Fund. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2UHGo49

The UAE signed a massive, $3.4 billion deal with China — and that 'isn't a surprise'

The UAE and China signed $3.4 billion dollars worth of new deals on the weekend, as part of China's Belt and Road Initiative. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2GQgt6v

In a trade deal with China, the US may get an empty shell

The German trade surplus is stifling the economic growth in the rest of Europe, Michael Ivanovitch writes. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2Pxd3bu

US-China trade talks are in the 'final laps,' Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says

Trade talks between Washington and Beijing are now in the final stages, said U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, according to the New York Times. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2VpSwv9

Bart Chilton, former CFTC commissioner and high-frequency trading critic, dead at 58

A family member told CNBC the cause of Bart Chilton's death was complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 58. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2LbWFid

US and China need to show 'flexibility' on trade talks, says World Economic Forum president

"I think they are now pretty close to the moment where there will be a breakthrough," said Børge Brende, president of the World Economic Forum. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2GGiqkG

Airbnb to collaborate on New York City hotel

Airbnb is partnering with RXR Realty to convert portions of New York City commercial properties into a "new category of urban lodging." from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2ULD4ow

A bad batch of earnings is Blackstone's biggest market risk right now

Blackstone's Joseph Zidle warns a lot could still go wrong when it comes to earnings season. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2vpHoj4

Apple has been battered by bad headlines, but the stock keeps going up

When Apple reports second-quarter earnings on Tuesday after the bell, sales will be down from the same time last year. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2GFnC8E

Boeing waited until after Lion Air crash to tell Southwest safety alert was turned off on 737 Max

Southwest Airlines, Boeing's largest 737 Max customer, said it didn't know a safety feature was turned off until after the Lion Air tragedy. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2GPT84U

Bitcoin bull Tom Lee says 'crypto winter' is over and new all-time highs by 2020 are 'likely'

There's a bull market emerging in bitcoin, says Fundstrat's Tom Lee. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2ZI6GGX

'Avengers: Endgame' dominates the box office with 90% of all US ticket sales

The Disney and Marvel Studios film represented around 90% of all domestic ticket sales, the highest opening weekend box office dominance in the history of cinema. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2DDEUSN

Trump's Fed pick Stephen Moore says he's not planning to drop out of Fed consideration

President Donald Trump's pick to fill a vacant seat at the Federal Reserve said on Sunday a smear campaign was being waged against him. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2GIPoRq

Disney's 'Avengers: Endgame' shatters box office records with $1.2 billion global debut

"Avengers: Endgame" has done the impossible. In just five days, the Marvel film hauled in more than $1.2 billion at the global box office. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2IN0c4m

Google vet launches an app for patients to record their doctor's notes

Google veteran is launching a new medical app for patients to record their doctor visits -- and share them with their family-members. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2PBgfmq

Four questions to ask before you rent that Airbnb

Millions of people have no problems with their home-share stays. But as the summer travel season comes around, here are some questions to ask yourself and your host during the booking process and your stay. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2V03Pe4

Review: The Volvo XC40 is the perfect entry-level luxury car

The Volvo XC40 compact crossover is the culmination of Volvo's revamped lineup under Geely, creating the best entry-level luxury crossover on sale today. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2L8CL7E

Top-performing fund manager who takes big risks says buy tech and utility stocks

Margaret Patel's fund is up 16.5% this year and is outperforming 97% of its counterparts. The five-star-rated fund has also done well long term. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2L9hQla

Here's how the super rich teach their kids about money

The wealthy are different from average Americans when it comes to educating their children about finances. Here's what the experts say they should do. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2PyR5F6

Infertility treatment is burying families in debt as they choose to have children later in life

Postponing marriage and family can have steep financial consequences, particularly if it results in costly fertility treatments. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2Wf184M

Here are the 15 jobs disappearing the fastest in the US

Each occupation will lose more than a fifth of its workforce by 2026. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2UJriv4

What would happen if the US canceled $1 trillion of student debt

The U.S. has roughly $1.57 trillion in student debt — the U.S. government holds more than 90 percent of it. Some Democrats want to make that, or at least a large portion of it, disappear. But is it a good idea? from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2VoAhpV

'It was a hate crime': One dead, three injured in synagogue shooting in San Diego area

The shooting occurred at the Chabad of Poway synagogue. Police said there were injuries and the wounded were taken to Palomar Medical Center. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2DyXI5y

Paul Simon's $13.9 million Connecticut mansion is for sale — take a look inside

Check it out. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2L8dXgh

Rebel Tesla rebuilder with a popular YouTube channel is now opening a shop to fix cars Tesla can't

Rich Benoit turned his Tesla obsession into a viral YouTube channel. Now, he's opened the doors on an all electric car repair business. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2PzWeN3

Here is all the firepower the Pentagon is asking for in its $718 billion budget

When lawmakers return to Capitol Hill next week, they will begin considering the Pentagon's colossal budget request. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2UFyZlH

Dow futures slightly higher amid fresh optimism on US-China trade talks

U.S. stock index futures were slightly higher Monday morning, as market participants prepared for another day of corporate earnings and fresh data releases. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2IN9Uns

US Treasury yields tick higher as investors await inflation data, auctions

U.S. government debt prices were higher Monday morning, as investors awaited economic data and Treasury auctions. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2J7Sdi1

Bart Chilton, former CFTC commissioner and high-frequency trading critic, dead at 58

A family member told CNBC the cause of Bart Chilton's death was complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 58. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2LbWFid

Airbnb to collaborate on New York City hotel

Airbnb is partnering with RXR Realty to convert portions of New York City commercial properties into a "new category of urban lodging." from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2ULD4ow

Apple has been battered by bad headlines, but the stock keeps going up

When Apple reports second-quarter earnings on Tuesday after the bell, sales will be down from the same time last year. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2GFnC8E

Boeing waited until after Lion Air crash to tell Southwest safety alert was turned off on 737 Max

Southwest Airlines, Boeing's largest 737 Max customer, said it didn't know a safety feature was turned off until after the Lion Air tragedy. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2GPT84U

Google vet launches an app for patients to record their doctor's notes

Google veteran is launching a new medical app for patients to record their doctor visits -- and share them with their family-members. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2PBgfmq

Infertility treatment is burying families in debt as they choose to have children later in life

Postponing marriage and family can have steep financial consequences, particularly if it results in costly fertility treatments. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2Wf184M

Sri Lanka attacks: Face coverings banned after Easter bloodshed

President Sirisena says the emergency measure is to ensure people can be easily identified. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ULUDVB

San Diego synagogue shooting: Rabbi describes seeing attacker

Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein lost his right index finger in the attack at a synagogue that left one dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W7hTyK

Richard Lugar: Former US Republican senator dies at 87

The six-term Indiana senator briefly ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 1996. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZI31sH

Mozambique situation 'worse than thought': UN agency

Pemba in north Mozambique has had more than two metres of rain and flooding since Cyclone Kenneth. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Zz24TA

Tales Soares: Male model dies at São Paulo Fashion Week

Tales Soares, 26, dies after collapsing on the catwalk at São Paulo Fashion Week, organisers say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZPO1t8

Suicide stories: Are Kenya's men in crisis?

Why so many men in one Kenyan community are killing themselves. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GQckQ0

Hong Kong: Thousands protest against China extradition law

Under a proposed new law, suspects could be sent to mainland China for trial. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XT5oHI

In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter

Orthodox Christians are celebrating Easter around the world, the week after fellow Christians. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VtvR10

Cyprus serial killer: Police find another suspected victim

A Greek-Cypriot army officer has confessed to killing seven women and girls, all of foreign descent. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LceKww

Avengers: Endgame beats box office records with $1.2bn debut

Avengers: Endgame is the fastest film ever to break the $1bn barrier, doing so in just five days. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IZKPVH

NFL pick hurt as friend shot dead

The New York Giants' sixth-round pick Corey Ballentine is injured in a shooting in which his university team-mate Dwane Simmons is killed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XWgWKj

The Libyan National Army has launched air strikes on Tripoli

Militia groups unite to defend the Libyan capital from an offensive by eastern leader General Khalifa Haftar. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VFmDil

Rapping for change in South Africa

Rappers discuss reasons for voter apathy as South Africa goes to the polls in national election next month. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZIIKDC

Sri Lanka bombings: Faithful meet outside church

One week after a string of deadly bombings, people gathered to worship outside of one of the buildings attacked on Easter Sunday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UMGqb0

Cyclone Kenneth: Destroyed roads left looking like waterfalls

Parts of Mozambique have been cut off barely a month after deadly Cyclone Idai hit the region. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZFL1iP

US synagogue shooting: One dead, three wounded

A gunman has opened fire in Poway, north of San Diego, leaving one dead and three more injured. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PBcltZ

The Wandering Earth and China's sci-fi heritage

As the blockbuster heads to Netflix, here are five classic films from China's rich sci-fi film history. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J13FM3

EU elections: What the European Parliament has been up to

Cutting phone bills abroad and tightening internet copyright – MEPs have been busy since 2014. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XXGQgN

Hanoi: A city of motorbikes and mopeds

Photographer Jon Enoch captures what could be the beginning of the end of moped culture in Hanoi. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DExDC2

Should these school clubs be kept from parents?

Whether a parent can be notified if their child is in a gay-straight alliance is hotly debated in Canada. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DCm3r3

'I used to sell my packed lunch to schoolmates'

How Sharan Pasricha used his entrepreneurialism to build a boutique hotel chain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WdHFS6

Is this the face of a man held captive since the age of six?

The second most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism was seized by China in 1995 and hasn't been seen since. Why does it matter? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DDxFtW

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Fewer Britons choosing EU countries for holidays, travel firm says

Many people have "pressed pause" on their summer plans over Brexit uncertainty, Thomas Cook says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2V2dIb2

Philip Hammond to decide on future of 1p and 2p coins

The results of a consultation into the mix of coins in circulation will be revealed this week. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GOzS7T

Fracking tsar resigns after six months over 'ridiculous' rules

Natascha Engel says the government's approach to fracking has created a de facto ban on it. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XRkXzo

Beijing defends Huawei amid row over role in UK's 5G network

The UK should make "independent" decisions about whether to work with the tech firm, China's ambassador says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UFt545

Jane Manchun Wong: The woman scooping Silicon Valley

Jane Wong is a technology blogger and app researcher who unlocks new features before they launch. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IMoNGQ

'Bullying gets you nowhere, it closes people off'

Jenny Sealey MBE, CEO of Graeae Theatre Company, says too much bullying exists in business. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XTID6u

'I used to sell my packed lunch to my schoolmates'

How Sharan Pasricha used his entrepreneurialism to build a boutique hotel chain. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WdHFS6

The plane-maker taking on Boeing and Airbus

Chinese-made planes have attracted criticism, but the crisis facing Boeing could spur interest. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IKWSHg

Barr Threatens Not to Testify Before House, but Democrats May Subpoena Him

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By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2UYylF7

Trump Repeats a False Claim That Doctors ‘Execute’ Newborns

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By CHRIS CAMERON from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Lotysj

Biden and Obama’s ‘Odd Couple’ Relationship Aged Into Family Ties

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By PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2V2GUP0

A Despicable Cartoon in The Times

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By BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2Vx7RKg

How an Abuse Victim’s Nerve and a Hidden iPhone Led to the Arrest of a Sundance Founder

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By ELIZABETH A. HARRIS from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2VDk9kw

Can We Please Relax About ‘Socialism’?

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By DAVID BENTLEY HART from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2J1KTEf

Where Are the Socially Conservative Women in This Fight?

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By HELEN ANDREWS from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2vr4cyU

Au Revoir, Trump and Washington, D.C.

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By MAUREEN DOWD from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2DxCV27

How China’s ‘Unicorns’ Shook a Bicycle Town

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By ALEXANDRA STEVENSON and CAO LI from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2UZDmgz

Putting Down Your Phone May Help You Live Longer

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By CATHERINE PRICE from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/2GElIpZ

Police: 8 shot, 1 fatally, in latest Baltimore shooting

BALTIMORE (AP) — A gunman fired indiscriminately into a crowd that had gathered for Sunday afternoon cookouts along a west Baltimore street, killing one person and wounding seven others, authorities said. Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said the gunfire erupted after 5 p.m. on a block in the city’s western district of brick row homes. Harrison said a man approached a crowd on foot and began firing in what he called “a very tragic, very cowardly shooting.” Speaking at the scene afterward, Harrison said the shooting appeared “extremely targeted,” but he didn’t provide a possible motive. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2ZIyB9J

‘Hero’ Synagogue Victim Died Saving Her Rabbi

Friends of a the woman killed during the mass shooting at Congregation Chabad synagogue Saturday are calling her a hero.  60-year old Lori Kaye of Poway, California reportedly shielded her rabbi from the gunman, saving the life of Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2PyGOJa

Indonesia floods, landslides kill at least 29

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Landslides and floods triggered by torrential rain have killed at least 29 people in Indonesia, the disaster agency said on Monday, with thousands taking shelter in evacuation centers amid fears of disease. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2VvM1GT

United Nations gives Mozambique $13 million for Cyclone Kenneth damage

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The United Nations will grant Mozambique and the Comoros Islands $13 million in emergency funds to help provide food and water and repair damage to infrastructure, the organization said late on Sunday, after the second cyclone in a month slammed into the region. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2DCJ11o

One of two suspected spies for UAE held in Turkey committed suicide: Haberturk

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One of two detainees held by Turkey on suspicion of spying for the United Arab Emirates has committed suicide in prison, Turkey's Haberturk news website said on Monday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Weg7f9

EU's Juncker says Poland unlikely to leave the European Union

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Poland is unlikely to leave the European Union, even if the ruling eurosceptic Law and Justice (PiS) party wins re-election this year, EU executive head Jean-Claude Juncker said in an interview published on Monday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2J1tpb9

Sri Lanka on alert for attacks by militants disguised in uniforms

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Sri Lankan security officials have warned that the Islamist militants behind Easter Sunday's deadly suicide bombings were planning more attacks imminently, using a van and bombers disguised in military uniforms. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2ILP5sB

Bollywood stars, rich Indians vote in fourth phase of giant election

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Some of India's richest families, Bollywood stars and others voted early on Monday in Mumbai and elsewhere in the country as the fourth phase of a massive, staggered general election got underway. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2WaLis1

Indian police raid houses in southern state a week after Sri Lanka bombings

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Indian police said on Sunday they raided the houses of three suspects in connection with a case concerning 15 people who left India to join the militant Islamic State group, a week after bombings in Sri Lanka that killed more than 250. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2GSUU5v

Indonesia president says may reshuffle cabinet before second term

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo is considering reshuffling his cabinet before he is sworn in for a second five-year term in October, according to comments he made in an interview with the Tempo newspaper published on Monday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2IN4E3c

'Jilted bride': As South Korea marks peace summit, North stays aloof

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Along forest trails below a bare mountain peak that until last year was a vantage point for a North Korean guard post, a group of around 20 ordinary South Koreans took a rare hike on Saturday near the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Pwt9Cl

Spain's Socialists on course to regain power but talks await

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez looks set to regain power after his Socialists overcame a historic challenge by right-wing nationalists in elections on Sunday, a result he portrayed as a morale booster for the European Union. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2GOroO2