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Israel Gaza war: Latest news from BBC News

<div>Israel Gaza war which started after armed attack by Hamas on 7 October 2023</div>

U.S. companies pouring swelling cash balances into growth plans

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Investing.com -- Cash balances of U.S. companies swelled in the first quarter of 2026, with most companies aggressively deploying money back into their businesses, according to Morgan Stanley.</div></div>

Universal’s ‘The Odyssey’ Shatters Expectations in Quest to Top of the Global Box Office

<div><img src="https://images.barrons.com/im-07778211/social" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Initial estimates say Christopher Nolan’s latest epic sold $124.5 million at the domestic box office in its opening weekend.</div></div>

U.S. companies pouring swelling cash balances into growth plans

<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/news/https:/content-media.investing.com/news/moved_LYNXMPEM3M02B_L.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>U.S. companies pouring swelling cash balances into growth plans - Morgan Stanley</div></div>

Bond Traders Take Warsh at Word, See Inflation Fight Continuing

(Bloomberg) -- Bond traders and Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh are in agreement on a crucial point: The central bank’s fight against inflation still seems far from over. Most Read from BloombergUS Strikes Iran to ‘Punish’ It for Attack That Killed 2 TroopsThousands of Trucks Haul Iraq’s Oil Through Syria in Sign of Hormuz LegacyFCC Near Rulings Against Disney Over ‘The View,’ TV LicensesTaylor Farms Pulls Mexican Lettuce as Parasite Cases RiseUS-Iran Attacks Escalate as Strikes Kill Two Am

World Cup 2026: England and France deliver 10-goal thriller in bronze playoff

France, who trailed 4-0 at half-time, mounted a spirited second-half comeback but ultimately fell short.

America 250th: Ways to celebrate in Asheville, Western North Carolina

From 5K races to parades, historical exhibits and hikes, here's a list of Western North Carolina events celebrating America's 250th birthday.

TechCrunch Mobility: The battle over robotaxi rules

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/E81516E0E3194079F03AA4FC0CF994E8ABC0031F59A0817BCD76BE6DD671D537/subgraphmysterio/resizefill_w1200_h900;quality_80;format_webp/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Ftechcrunch_finance_785%2F88b0287813847c651655214494f3fddf" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.</div></div>

Bernstein traffic data analysis shows low-income U.S. consumers under pressure

<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/news/https:/content-media.investing.com/news/Inflationretailsales_800x533_L_1665846370.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Bernstein traffic data analysis shows low-income U.S. consumers under pressure</div></div>

Nuits d'Afrique festival returns for 40th time

Forty years ago, Lamine Touré, a native of Côte d’Ivoire and owner of the legendary Balattou club, and Suzanne Rousseau launched this ambitious project to celebrate African cultures

The Mercedes CLA 250+ is a more luxurious Model 3 — at a surprisingly good price: Review

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/72DA437C18D7A11A66A412004D61DA2D0D022D1A4F0A31F38EDA76C68B67672D/subgraphmysterio/resizefill_w1200_h800;quality_80;format_webp/https:%2F%2Fd29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net%2Fimages%2Fuser-uploaded%2F25c0329-208-source_4026.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Mercedes may have a winner on its hands — one that has the Tesla Model 3 in its sights.</div></div>

Sierra Leonian women turn to rickshaw driving to survive

Besides employing women, the kekeh has emerged as the most feasible alternative for public transport, bridging the gap between congested city centers and underserved neighborhoods

Bernstein spotlights how compute markets are increasingly resembling commodities

<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/news/https:/content-media.investing.com/news/LYNXMPEM4J18N_1200_L.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Bernstein spotlights how compute markets are increasingly resembling commodities</div></div>

Stars are aligning for this mega China stock: Barclays

<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/redesign/images/seo/investing_300X300.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Stars are aligning for this mega China stock: Barclays</div></div>

Prediction Markets Swell to 27% of Sports Bets During World Cup

(Bloomberg) -- Prediction-market trading has surged during a blowout World Cup, far outpacing the growth at traditional sportsbooks and driving home the competitive threat that companies like Kalshi now pose to the sports-gambling industry. Most Read from BloombergUS Strikes Iran to ‘Punish’ It for Attack That Killed 2 TroopsFCC Near Rulings Against Disney Over ‘The View,’ TV LicensesThousands of Trucks Haul Iraq’s Oil Through Syria in Sign of Hormuz LegacyTaylor Farms Pulls Mexican Lettuce as P

Nigeria: Child malnutrition worsens as cost of living climbs

Children relapsing into malnutrition has become an increasingly common occurrence in the state and across northern Nigeria, according to local health and aid workers, who cite knock-on effects from the Iran war

Microsoft cut 4,800 jobs, filed 2,879 H-1B visas — but the real reason behind its $1.2T market value drop is far bigger

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/129D60916336194C7E6DCB745A9BC584D286C843708FF4DECDE2D4FA8BDDED98/subgraphmysterio/resizefill_w1200_h675;quality_80;format_webp/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fmoneywise_327%2Fba50934344ad5d7acb57ca130ed79338" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The tech giant is pouring billions into its AI infrastructure, spending more than it is raking in from its businesses.</div></div>

Alphabet, Intel results in focus for AI trade as US earnings rev up

<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/news/moved_LYNXNPEI2D0PS_L.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Alphabet, Intel results in focus for AI trade as US earnings rev up</div></div>

Trump Accounts Bring Windfall for Babies — and Also This One Fund

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>(Bloomberg) -- Whether you admire him or cringe at the mention of his name, US President Donald Trump has long had a penchant for putting his name on things. Once it was condos, steaks and Bibles. More recently, it’s been Trump Gold Cards, Trump IRAs (coming next year) and, as of this month, Trump Accounts. The newest addition is a government-funded savings program that gives eligible newborn Americans $1,000 to begin building wealth from birth. Parents and other eligible contributors can give u</div></div>

What IBM, Micron, and Sandisk all have in common

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/7F044DB013D73517950EE82A279ABE5E84399C476492B1CC7A239AE872EC23C0/subgraphmysterio/resizefill_w1200_h674;quality_80;format_webp/https:%2F%2Fd29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net%2Fimages%2Fuser-uploaded%2Fecddc880-bc99-11ee-87d7-599f25cf520c_a7801d61129b82e7eca93245df6710ffe13e54883797c35b02cb4d7ad101613c.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>A week of tech stock crashes!</div></div>