From the BBC World Service… Paris is bracing itself for May Day protests. Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro has claimed victory over an attempted coup. Plus, can the Trump administration reduce Iran’s oil exports to zero?

It’s not that hard to get a job these days, but it does take a little more work to get a raise. Cleveland and Ohio go the state’s supreme court to decide the fate of the city’s local hire ordinance.

Why public-private infrastructure partnerships get complicated. A new survey suggests more than one-third of recipients will leave paid vacation on the table this year. Plus, what happens when makers of specialty products just stop making?

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. 

Hispanic home ownership has been rising. The president of France wants his citizens to work more. Plus, are you are on Team Paypal or Team Zelle?

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.