NYTIMES (Eshe Nelson) - Even if Oil Prices Peak Soon, the Global Economy Will Slow This Year
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, in a report, said the Middle East war’s consequences “are likely to be felt for some time.”
AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Trump confirms profanity-laced Netanyahu call over Lebanon
President Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Lebanon during a tense call, as Axios first reported . Why it matters: Trump's confirmation signals a widening divide between the two leaders, over both the fighting in Lebanon and the war with Iran. What he's saying: Miranda Devine asked Trump on her New York Post podcast if he called Netanyahu "fucking crazy" and that he would be in prison if not for Trump. - "I did," Trump replied. - "I wouldn't say angry. I was a little bit perturbed at his constantly fighting with Lebanon, you know. At some point I said, 'Bibi, we've got to stop this. We gotta stop it,'" Trump added. - He then mentioned he likes Netanyahu and has worked…
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ABCNEWS - WATCH: On board the 1st electric plane
Transportation correspondent Gio Benitez takes flight aboard the first electric plane in morning show history.
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NPR (Brittney Melton) - Takeaways from Iowa's primaries. And, DOJ nixes Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund
Polls have now closed in six states that held primary elections yesterday. Here are the key takeaways. And, the Justice Department has scrapped plans for Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund.
WASHINGTONPOST (Hannah Knowles) - Centrist Democrats launch new pledge: ‘We are capitalist, not socialist’
A pair of Democratic House members who won Republican-held seats want others to sign a vow for moderate policies.
ABCNEWS - Macy's raises annual outlook after the fourth straight quarter of sales gains
Macy’s reported its fourth consecutive quarter of comparable sales gains as the department store said an overhaul of its merchandise and improved customer service drove more spending by customers
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NYTIMES (Sam Sifton) - Painted Into a Corner
We look at the state of the Iran war three months on.
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NYTIMES (Megan Specia) - Protests in UK Over Henry Nowak Murder Case Turn Violent, as Leaders Urge Calm
Eleven police officers were wounded as demonstrators pelted them with rocks and garbage cans, scenes a British cabinet minister called “unacceptable.”
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NPR (Katia Riddle) - President Trump seeks control of science funding
The White House Office of Management and Budget is moving to take more control of billions of dollars in federal grants. Critics say the proposed change would jeopardize the integrity of U.S. science.
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ABCNEWS - Peabo Bryson, singer behind 'Beauty and the Beast' and more dies at 75
Legendary singer Peabo Bryson has died after suffering a stroke, according to a representative for the artist.
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