LONDON European Union regulators are accusing Apple of violating the blocs antitrust laws, alleging that the company distorts competition for music streaming through rules for its App Store. The EUs executive Commission said Friday it objected to how Apple applies rules in its App ...

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ROME Pope Francis sent another message to Vatican-based cardinals and bishops about his intent to hold them accountable for criminal misconduct: He removed the legal obstacles that had prevented the Vaticans criminal tribunal from prosecuting them. A new law published Friday makes clear that Vatican...

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The Barclays share price fell almost 6% this morning, after investors digested its latest quarterly results. But I have high hopes for the bank post-Covid.
The post The Barclays share price dives 6% on results. Is BARC back in the bargain bin? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Bad news for ...

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Violet, you're turning ... to our digital workflows! Trust enterprise software CEO Bill McDermott to pick the right man to lead his marketing. Megalomaniac, eccentric, prone to linguistic sleight of hand and always promising the impossible, Willy Wonka has been selected by ServiceNow as the ...

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The Carnival plc (CCL:LSE) share price has started to recover and could rally over the next few months. Is this Fool tempted to buy back in?
The post Is the Carnival share price set to soar? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

When it comes to picking out those companies that bore the brunt of ...

https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/04/30/is-the-carnival-share-price-set-to-soar/

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For male tanager birds, carotenoid feather pigments just aren't flashy enough. They have another way to make their colors really pop...

https://www.wired.com/story/how-one-naughty-bird-cheats-with-fancy-feather-structures

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From the Oscar-winning Two Distant Strangers to lived reality to social media, the spectacle of trauma is unrelenting...

https://www.wired.com/story/black-pain-two-distant-strangers-social-media

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Whether its momentum, volatility, size, quality, or value, there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to factor investing. This is where multi-factor funds can assist, and one place to start is the strongest 2021 performers. Given varying market conditions, investors often need more...

https://www.etftrends.com/smart-beta-channel/majestic-multi-factor-etfs-3-to-consider/

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Experts predict that this year the UK economy will grow at its fastest rate since World War Two. Here's what a strong economy could mean for investors.
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Over the last few months...

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Derrick Rossi, the founder of Moderna, says vaccines are just the beginning of mRNA therapeutics.Derrick Rossi doesnt quite see it this way, but he kind of saved the world.In 2008, he began researching messenger RNA (mRNA), building on the long-ignored work of Hungarian researcher Katalin Karik and ...

https://qz.com/2001718/modernas-founder-says-mrna-can-treat-a-wide-range-of-diseases/

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After years of begging by fans online, Nintendo has released a sequel to the classic N64 game Pokmon Snap it's a peaceful playthrough that has you taking pictures of monsters, not capturing them.After years of begging by fans online, Nintendo has released a sequel to the classic N64 game Pokmon Snap...

https://www.npr.org/2021/04/30/992148909/channel-your-inner-wildlife-photographer-and-chill-out-with-new-pokemon-snap

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Temecula councilwoman Jessica Alexander made the remarks during a remote council meeting on April 13, drawing ridicule and condemnation.

Jessica Alexander, a councilwoman in California who was ridiculed for comparing her
YouTube/Jessica Alexander For Temecula City Council

A local politician in ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/temecula-jessica-alexander-council-compares-antimask-fight-rosa-parks-2021-4

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If you want to avoid risk, then you should take a look at this trio of longtime dividend payers. They're boring, but that's pretty good.In general, there's a risk/reward trade-off that investors have to make on Wall Street. The risk piece of that can be a problem for more conservative types, but don...

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/30/3-great-stocks-for-low-risk-investors/?source=iedfolrf0000001

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After coming to terms with her misspent youth, Crystal Wilde finally saw the quirky charms that attract so many to her ultra-alternative home town...

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/uk/home-towns-hebden-bridge-uk-b1839664.html

[Premium Times] The tax credit for the Apapa-Oworonshoki-Ojota expressway is valued at N21.6 billion while that of Lokoja-Obajana-Kabba expressway is valued at N721 million...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202104300438.html

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The largest high-powered electric vehicle charging station on the UK motorway network has opened today (30 April) at Motos new Rugby Services. The development, featuring 24 chargers with up to 350kW of power, is part of a wider roll out to cater for the transition to electric vehicles. The project ...

https://www.talkingretail.com/news/industry-news/uks-largest-high-power-motorway-electric-vehicle-charging-site-opens-30-04-2021/

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Coinbase exchange, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., announced that users on its platform can now buy crypto assets using PayPal. The service was not available in the past, but Coinbase is pushing to offer more options to its users. An easier way to buy crypto Now, the crypto exchange...

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Biopharmaceutical company CANbridge Pharmaceuticals has signed a licensing agreement with Mirum Pharmaceuticals for the development and commercialisation of maralixibat in Greater China. Maralixibat is a minimally absorbed, orally
The post CANbridge signs license agreement with Mirum for maralixibat...

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More signs of an economic Boom I have a new article discussing Mondays durable goods new orders reportup at Seeking Alpha,explaining how this data fits into the overall picture of a production-side Boom continuing in the months ahead. As usual, clicking over and reading will ...

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On the lookout for penny stocks, Christopher Ruane shares three common mistakes he seeks to avoid when choosing them for his portfolio.
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In for a penny, in for a pound? Penny stocks can seem appealing. ...

https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/04/30/3-common-mistakes-investors-make-with-penny-stocks/

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BEIJING, April 30 Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding has frozen pay for senior executives in 2021 and is instead giving junior staff bigger salary increases, sources said, in an effort to preserve its workforce amid a regulatory...

Alibaba's logo is seen at its headquarters on the ...

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An example of the kind of listing that will be prohibited under the new policy. | Image: Google

Google has announced new Play Store policies and guidelines designed to make app listings more succinct, accurate, and less of an eyesore. New guidelines affecting the screenshots and videos meant to ...

https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/30/22411560/google-play-store-listings-scammy-emoji-deals-misleading-assets-guidelines-policy

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European Parliament adopted the law despite opposition from several lawmakers and experts who warned that it could harm people's freedom of speech.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
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The European Parliament adopted a law forcing tech firms to immediately remove what ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/eu-law-tech-firms-delete-terrorist-content-one-hour-controversial-2021-4

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Here's a rundown of the largest U.S. banks and the key differences among them.Most investors are somewhat familiar with big banks JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM), Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), Citigroup (NYSE: C), Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC), and Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS). However, it's important to realize ...

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Make every dollar count.It's a common misconception that you have to be rich to make money in the stock market, but the truth is -- you don't. Although larger initial investments are helpful, where, when, and how you invest your money are far more important than the dollar amount you start with.If ...

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All banks generally benefit as interest rates climb, but these could be especially big winners.When interest rates rebound from historic low levels, it should help the profit margins of most banks. However, some could benefit more than most. In thisFool Live video clip,recorded on April 20, Fool.com...

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The Synairgen share price has slumped following the publication of its latest trial results. This Fool isn't planning to buy the decline.
The post The Synairgen share price slumps! Heres what Id do now appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

The Synairgen (LSE: SNG) share price has crumbled in value ...

https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/04/30/the-synairgen-share-price-slumps-heres-what-id-do-now/

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The initiative aims to support non-profit organisations apply for Google Ad Grants and raise greater awareness...

https://www.financialexpress.com/brandwagon/essence-launches-essence-impact-to-accelerate-digital-transformation-for-non-profit-organisations-in-apac/2243124/

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At Least 44 Killed In "Human Avalanche" At Israeli Religious Festival

In what's being described as the biggest mass-casualty event in Israel to take place in many years, a stampede early Friday during a religious celebration attended by thousands of ultra-orthodox Jews has killed at least 44 ...

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/least-44-killed-human-avalanche-israeli-religious-festival

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New GDP numbers are great news and show the power of government policy and spending. But neither economic growth nor improving public health will solve inequality, which has been accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. New GDP numbers are great news and show the power of government policy and spending...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/richardmcgahey/2021/04/30/covid-19-accelerating-economic-trends-including-inequality/

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The Everything Bubble And What It Means For Your Money

Authored by Colin Lloyd via The American Institute for Economic Research,

In the aftermath of the Black Plague which swept across Europe between 1347 and 1353, wiping out between 30 and 60% of the population, the European economy changed ...

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/everything-bubble-and-what-it-means-your-money

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The designation bans the network of regional headquarters from operating and puts members and supporters at risk of lengthy jail terms...

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2021/04/30/russia-adds-navalny-political-network-to-banned-extremist-list-monitor-a73796

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Since taking over as CEO, Thomas Cangemi has said he wants to shift from a thrift model to a more traditional commercial bank. This acquisition helps with this mission.New York Community Bancorp (NYSE: NYCB) kept the wave of regional bank consolidation going with its recent announcement that it ...

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/30/new-york-community-bancorps-recent-acquisition-is/?source=iedfolrf0000001

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And it was poorly secured, allowing someone to analyze players' private fantasies AI Dungeon, which uses OpenAIs GPT-3 to create online text adventures with players, has a habit of acting out sexual encounters with not just fictional adults but also children, prompting the developer to add a content...

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Barclays plc (LON BARC) said on Friday it performed better-than-expected in the first quarter as impairment charges posted a sharp decline. Barclays shares tanked just under 5% in premarket trading on Friday. Including the price action, the stock is now exchanging hands at 178 pence per share. In ...

https://invezz.com/news/2021/04/30/barclays-pre-tax-profit-climbs-to-2-40-billion-in-the-first-quarter/

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Mann+Hummel air filters for HVAC systems comply with fire safety standard EN 13501 class E.An external fire safety assessment has confirmed that Mann+Hummel air filters for HVAC systems comply with the latest fire safety standard EN 13501 class E (normal flammability), showing that both individual ...

https://www.filtsep.com:443/hvac/news/air-filters-compliant-with-fire-regulations/

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McDonald's said Thursday that it was now selling more food than before the pandemic, though the number of visitors to its restaurants is still down.

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More than 85% of Americans visit McDonald's at least once a year, its US chief said Thursday.
There is roughly one ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-us-america-fast-food-pandemic-sales-earnings-covid-2021-4

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If you like good news and support from experts, this one's for you.When a company is making smart moves to show it can grow and expand into new markets while keeping up with the pace of technology, it often earns the attention of investors. In the case of Penumbra (NYSE: PEN), it recently led to ...

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Tech giant Amazon recorded a 44 percent spike in sales over the first three months of the year when compared to the same period in 2020. Also, we take a look at how businesses linked to tourism and travel in France are set to benefit from the easing of lockdown restrictions in May...

https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business-daily/20210430-amazon-rides-pandemic-boost-as-sales-and-profits-spike-to-kick-off-2021

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The U.S. Navy has destroyed a surface target with a swarm of drones for the first time. The demonstration was part of an exercise testing the power and flexibility of unmanned systems which will be vital in any conflict with China. The U.S. Navy has destroyed a surface target with a swarm of drones ...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidhambling/2021/04/30/us-navy-destroys-target-with-drone-swarm---and-sends-a-message-to-china/

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FRANKFURT, Germany Europes economy shrank 0.6% in the first three months of the year as slow vaccine rollouts and extended lockdowns delayed a hoped-for recovery and underlined how the region is lagging other major economies in rebounding from the coronavirus pandemic. The fall in output was ...

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