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Stock market today: Asian shares trade higher after Wall St rally takes S&P 500 near record

Times Union 

Stocks in Asia are trading higher after a rally on Wall Street that pulled the S&P 500 back within 1% of its record. Investors were focused on the release of China’s April inflation figures. In Japan, the Finance Ministry reported a record current account surplus for the fiscal year through March, as strong auto exports whittled down its trade deficit and the nation racked up solid returns on overseas investments. However, weak consumer spending undermined that positive data. On Thursday, the... Читать дальше...

The First Recording of Allen Ginsberg Reading “Howl” (1956)

Open Culture 

Image by Michiel Hendryckx, via Wikimedia Commons Occasionally I slip into an ivory tower mentality in which the idea of a banned book seems quaint—associated with silly scandals over the tame sex scenes in James Joyce or D.H. Lawrence. After all, I think, we live in an age when bestseller lists are topped (no pun) […]

Atalanta vs Marseille Full Match – Europa League semi-final 2nd leg | 9 May 2024

Footballorgin 

Action from the UEFA Europa League semi-final 2nd leg as Atalanta host Marseille at Gewiss Stadium. After the 1st leg ended in a 1-1 draw, who will claim a place in the final? Source 2 – 1st Half Beware of lots of unwanted pop-up advertisements. Not hosted by us and have no control over| Source […]

Japanese game maker Sega Sammy sells resort to US fund

Abcnews.com 

Sega Sammy is selling its Japanese resort complex Seagaia to Fortress Investment Group of the U.S. The Japanese entertainment company behind the “Sonic the Hedgehog” video games, said Friday that all of its shares in Phoenix Resort Co., which operates ...

UK economy exits recession as GDP rises 0.4% in March – what it means for your money

TheSun.co.uk 

THE UK economy grew again in March, official figures show.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 0.4% in March, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.

The latest figures also help set a final benchmark for proving that the economy grew in the first quarter of this year.

These show that GDP grew by 0.6% between January and March.

Rishi Sunak said: “The economy has turned a corner. Today’s news proves that.

“We know things are still tough for many people... Читать дальше...

'Indians have become awfully sensitive': How comedians struggle to keep the laughs coming during Lok Sabha polls

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

In the world of stand-up comedy, navigating the landscape of current events can be a risky endeavour. From legal threats to online backlash and even threats from trolls, comedians face numerous challenges when trying to incorporate topical humor into their acts. Despite these obstacles, many comedians are determined to keep their material relevant, especially during election seasons. Let's explore how they tackle these challenges while striving to keep their audiences entertained and engaged.