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China's Economy Revs Up Despite War as Growth Tops Forecasts Bloomberg.comChina's G.D.P. Stronger Than Expected, Led by Infrastructure Spending The New York TimesChina's hits economic growth target despite Iran war disruption BBCChina says its economy is accelerating despite Iran war turmoil - for now CNNChina's Q1 economic rebound faces rough seas as Iran war jolts global outlook Reuters
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Russia pummels Ukraine with drone and missile strikes, killing at least 12 The GuardianRussian missiles hit Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, 13 dead ReutersRussian attacks leave three dead in Ukraine as strikes hit Kyiv BBCRussia slams Ukrainian cities in mass missile attack overnight — at least 14 dead, 91 injured The Kyiv Independent
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Oil prices stabilized and stocks rose on optimism that diplomatic talks could yield a permanent peace deal.
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US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers ReutersSenate Republicans Again Block Bid to Limit Trump's Iran War Powers The New York TimesSenate rejects resolution to block Trump from striking Iran The Washington PostUS Senate rejects another war powers resolution to limit Trump on Iran Al Jazeera
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Jerome H. Powell's term as chair of the Federal Reserve ends on May 15, but it appears increasingly likely that he will stay on in some capacity at the central bank after that.
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Many Fed districts also reported growing signs of financial strain among consumers, along with increased price sensitivity and rising demand at food banks.
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China's G.D.P. Stronger Than Expected, Led by Infrastructure Spending The New York TimesChina's economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran war NBC NewsChina economic growth accelerates to 5% in first quarter, beating expectations, on robust exports CNBCChina's economy rebounds in Q1 but Iran war darkens 2026 outlook Reuters
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Just War Doctrine: The Pope, JD Vance and a Theological Debate The New York TimesBishops Defend Pope After Criticism From Vance The New York TimesVance tells Pope Leo to ‘be careful', Homan says ‘leave politics alone' The HillJohnson backs Trump, Vance in criticism of pope PoliticoVance warns the pope should 'be careful' when talking about theology NBC News
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Saudi Fund to Back Away From LIV Golf Under Mounting Financial Pressures The New York TimesLIV CEO shoots down 'speculation,' says '26 season unaltered ESPNLIV Golf's end may be imminent as report signals Saudi Arabia is preparing to cut off funding Fox NewsWeighing all the factors that have made it all go wrong for LIV Golf New York Post
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Trump would "welcome" Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: U.S. official AxiosSenior U.S. official to Haaretz: Trump would welcome end of Lebanon hostilities HaaretzRare Direct Talks Between Israel and Lebanon Focus on Hezbollah The New York TimesIsrael's War & Demands "Could Throw Lebanon Back into a Civil War": Ex-Israeli Negotiator Daniel Levy Democracy Now!
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In group chats and meetings, Republicans are privately petrified the Iran war could cost them the midterms NBC NewsWar powers vote will test Senate's support for Trump's war with Iran The Washington PostUS Senate Republicans block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, voting continues ReutersRepublicans Brace for Iran War's 60th Day—and Big Test of Congress Time Magazine
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