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U.K. stabbing suspect had been referred to Prevent, police say
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- Inflation and growth Core inflation rose to 3.2% in March as GDP missed forecasts The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge accelerated while first-quarter growth came in at 2%, complicating the central bank’s next move after it held rates steady
- Maritime chokepoints Panama Canal dispute puts U.S.-China shipping tensions back in focus Washington and regional partners accuse Beijing of pressuring Panama-linked vessels, while China denies the charge as another major waterway, the Strait of Hormuz, remains disrupted
- Markets CNBC flags oil, gas and commodity themes in studio strategy roundup A CNBC London studio segment teased three investment approaches for a noisy market, but the available source summary did not provide the full recommendations or rationale
Athletics
Kenya welcomes Sabastian Sawe after marathon record
Fans met the London Marathon winner at Nairobi’s airport before President William Ruto awarded him 8 million Kenyan shillings and a car
Mali security crisis
Islamist militants tighten blockade around Mali’s capital
Road closures around Bamako have stranded travelers and goods days after Mali’s defence minister was killed in a wave of attacks
Federal Reserve
Warsh’s Fed chair nomination advances to full Senate
The Senate Banking Committee backed President Trump’s pick on a 13-11 party-line vote, setting up a confirmation fight as Jerome Powell’s term as chair nears its end
Court filing
Prosecutors say Trump dinner suspect took armed selfie before attack
A new detention memo says Cole Tomas Allen posed in his Washington Hilton room about 30 minutes before allegedly rushing a security checkpoint near the president
Federal Reserve
Warsh Signals Limits on Fed Independence in Swap-Line Questions
The Fed chair nominee told Senate Democrats that the central bank’s special deference is strongest in monetary policy, not necessarily in international finance
Talks to bail out Spirit Airlines stall as company teeters toward collapse
Spirit Airlines only has enough available cash to continue operations for a matter of days, not weeks, and talks for a government-backed rescue of the no-frills carrier have stalled, sources say.
Constance Zimmer’s podcast puts women’s aging stories at the center
Talk 50 to Me,” which Zimmer co-hosts, features women in their 50s discussing the realities of midlife and aging in their own words
Iran war
Trump warns Iran to make a deal as Pentagon puts war cost at $25 billion
The standoff over Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz is drawing sharper public threats from Washington and Tehran, while lawmakers press the Pentagon for answers on cost, duration and strategy
PWHL playoffs
PWHL playoffs open with Boston-Ottawa, Montreal-Minnesota semifinals
The Fleet host the Charge on Thursday before the top-seeded Victoire begin against the two-time champion Frost on Saturday
Redistricting
Florida House advances DeSantis map that could add GOP seats
The proposal would redraw Democratic-leaning districts in Tampa, Orlando and parts of Florida’s southeast coast as Republicans look to strengthen their U.S. House position before 2026
Air travel
TSA PreCheck cuts signup cost for travelers 30 and under
First-time applicants can get $20 off a five-year membership in May, lowering the cost to as little as $56.75 depending on enrollment provider
Legal fallout from a mass shooting
Tumbler Ridge families sue OpenAI in California over mass shooting
Seven lawsuits accuse OpenAI and Sam Altman of failing to warn authorities about the shooter’s ChatGPT activity before the February attack in British Columbia
Royal visit
King Charles marks U.S. visit with WWII-era gift and Congress speech
The British monarch and Queen Camilla joined President Trump and first lady Melania Trump for a ceremonial Washington visit focused on the U.S.-U.K. alliance
Civil case follows 2023 murder charge
Tupac Shakur’s family files wrongful death lawsuit in Los Angeles
The civil suit names Duane “Keefe D” Davis as the main defendant and seeks to identify alleged co-conspirators in the rapper’s 1996 killing
PWHL
Toronto Sceptres fans press for team branding at Coca-Cola Coliseum
After two seasons at the Exhibition Place rink, supporters say the PWHL club still has little visible presence in a venue dominated by Toronto Marlies branding
Medical transport delays
N.L. health minister suggests lawsuit if Labrador medical travel delays continue
Lela Evans said people in northern Labrador should consider suing the province if transport problems do not improve, calling the delays unacceptable
Climate talks
Canada joins 50-country talks on moving away from fossil fuels
The Santa Marta meeting is not expected to produce binding commitments, but organizers hope it can build momentum outside the UN climate process
Japan diplomacy
Japan casts FOIP as bridge to Middle East as security risks grow
In a 10-year assessment of the Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision, Japan’s ambassador to Qatar points to maritime security, supply chains and development as priorities
Immigration and the Supreme Court
Supreme Court weighs TPS protections for Syrians and Haitians
The justices heard arguments on whether courts can review the Trump administration’s effort to end deportation protections for about 6,000 Syrians and 350,000 Haitians
Film review
The Devil Wears Prada 2 brings back the cast, but review says the story wears thin
CBC critic Jackson Weaver says the sequel reunites Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci while trading the original’s sharper edge for nostalgia and glossy comfort viewing
Oil markets
UAE’s Opec exit tests the cartel’s grip on oil supply
The Gulf producer wants more room to pump after years of quota limits. The move may not drive prices during the Strait of Hormuz crisis, but it could reshape the market afterward
Federal prosecution
Comey indicted over ‘8647’ Instagram post about Trump
Prosecutors allege the former FBI director knowingly threatened the president; Comey denies wrongdoing and is expected to argue the post was protected speech
Washington dinner shooting
Prosecutors cite hotel-room selfies in bid to keep Trump assassination suspect jailed
A new government filing says Cole Tomas Allen posed with weapons before the 25 April attack at the White House Correspondents’ dinner. He has pleaded not guilty
Security warning
France urges citizens to leave Mali after coordinated attacks
Paris warned the situation is “extremely volatile” after explosions and gunfire were reported in several cities, while the UK also told citizens to leave if safe
U.K. investigation
Nine arrested in U.K. raids on AROPL religious group
Cheshire Police said about 500 officers searched three addresses tied to the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light after allegations from a former member
Earnings Watch
Amazon earnings to test AWS growth and AI spending plans
Wall Street expects $177.3 billion in first-quarter revenue as investors look for signs that Amazon’s cloud and AI investments are translating into faster growth
Earnings preview
Meta’s AI spending in focus as revenue growth is expected to accelerate
Analysts expect Meta to post its fastest revenue growth since 2021, even as investors scrutinize data-center spending, layoffs and energy costs tied to the U.S.-Iran war
Clemency push
OneTaste courts Trump allies in bid for pardons
The San Francisco company is seeking clemency for founder Nicole Daedone and former sales chief Rachel Cherwitz after forced-labor conspiracy convictions
Baltic Sea discovery
16th-century shipwreck found during Swedish naval exercise
Officials say wood analysis indicates the unidentified vessel was built in the late 1500s, making it older than the Vasa warship now displayed in Stockholm
Earnings
Starbucks lifts outlook after stronger traffic, sales growth
The coffee chain reported a second straight quarter of traffic gains and said higher gas prices have not yet changed customer behavior
Defense stocks have floundered since the Iran war began. Here's why
Defense stocks haven't been the slam-dunk play some investors expected.
AI trust
Friendlier AI chatbots may be less accurate, study suggests
Oxford Internet Institute researchers found models tuned to sound warmer made more mistakes and were more likely to affirm false beliefs
Household finances
Gallup: Record 55% of Americans Say Their Finances Are Getting Worse
The April survey found deepening worries over inflation, energy costs, retirement savings and credit card payments, with pessimism at its highest level since Gallup began asking in 2001
Medical transport delays
N.L. health minister suggests lawsuit if Labrador transport delays persist
Lela Evans said residents of northern Labrador should consider a class-action lawsuit against the province if medical travel problems do not improve
Travel security
TSA PreCheck discount targets travelers 30 and under
First-time applicants in May can get $20 off a five-year membership as summer travel approaches and airfare costs rise
Affordability pressure
Nearly 60% of Albertans struggling with monthly bills, CBC poll suggests
The share reporting difficulty meeting expenses is up eight points since last spring and is the highest CBC News has recorded in eight years of asking the question