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From the BBC World Service… Economic growth in Europe strengthened at the start of 2019. Also, a cross-party group of British politicians are backing a “Green New Deal” for the U.K. Finally, Japan’s Emperor Akihito has abdicated.
Consumers were spending a lot last month, according to new government data. An African swine flu epidemic is affecting China’s food supply. Plus, Spotify faces stiff competition as Amazon and Google enter the streaming music business.
Bayer shareholders send a resounding rebuke against management. As fuel prices rise, we look at how gas stations stay competitive. Plus, the average FICO credit score is up, but are these figures being inflated?
From the BBC World Service… Spain’s socialist party has won the most seats in the general election. Should the U.K. scrap the penny coin? And, the fight for votes in India’s election has entered its fourth round.
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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.
