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It looks like first quarter growth for 2019 was right in the sweet spot. The NRA shifts its marketing away from firearms towards its criticism of the left. Plus, Charlotte, N.C. aims to become a food destination.
From the BBC World Service… China’s president tries to quell “Belt and Road” concerns. Spanish voters head to the polls. Plus, we take a look Sri Lanka tourism in the aftermath of the Easter bombings.
Amazon’s first quarter figures are out Thursday and GDP Q1 numbers are out Friday. The U.S. might be able to squeeze out one more year out of Social Security. But could the upcoming presidential election extend the program?
Facebook releases positive financial 1Q data, meanwhile, Tesla reports it lost $700 million. Plus, some U.S. farmers and the immigrant workers they employ want to replace the current H-2A work visa.
From the BBC World Service… The Royal Bank of Scotland’s boss resigned today. A look at the U.K.’s role in China’s Belt and Road conference in Beijing. Plus, we hear some humorous examples of AI gone wrong.
The S&P hits a record high. Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn asks to tweak an already tenuous deal to build a plant in Wisconsin. Plus, nurses in New York reach a deal with hospitals to get increased staffing levels.
Dozens of Boeing’s 737-MAX aircraft remain on the tarmac. Kohl’s sees its stock tick up following news of a deal with Amazon. Plus, the Supreme Court weighs in on workplace discrimination.
From the BBC World Service… Britain’s prime minister has approved plans for Huawei to supply bits of its 5G network. Britain’s central bank is looking for a post-Brexit governor. Plus, we take you inside Dubai’s coffee boom.
