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.

Will the forthcoming first quarter GDP numbers confirm fears of an imminent economic downturn? Reviewers break Samsung’s $2,000, folding-screen phone ahead of its big release. Plus, the famed mint julep isn’t the only cocktail at this year’s Kentucky Derby.

Social Security is predicted to run out a year later than forecast. It’s home-buying season, and home-building numbers are just OK. Plus, we take a look problems caused by opioid addiction.

From the BBC World Service… The proportion of global firms reporting a cyberattack is up. New Ukranian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy turns to much-needed reforms. Plus, the 16-year-old who’s inspired students to demand action on climate change.