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California reparations panel says total cost ‘least important’ aspect despite potential $800B price tag

Fox News A member of California’s reparations task force is dismissing the total dollar amount as the “least important piece” of their proposal, despite the committee considering doling out nearly triple the state’s existing budget in payments to Black residents as a way to make amends for slavery and subsequent discrimination. “We want to make…

About 18,000 Cattle Are Killed in Fire at Dairy Farm in Texas

New York Times One employee was left in “critical condition” after an explosion and blaze in Dimmitt, Texas, officials said. A thick plume of smoke mushroomed over the plains. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/13/us/dairy-farm-fire-explosion-texas-cows.html

Singapore’s Central Bank Unexpectedly Keeps Monetary Policy Unchanged

Wall Street Journal The central bank said the current path of appreciation is sufficiently tight and appropriate for achieving medium-term price stability. https://www.wsj.com/articles/singapores-central-bank-unexpectedly-keeps-monetary-policy-unchanged-81e1bc30

Corrections & Amplifications

Wall Street Journal Corrections & Amplifications for the edition of April 14, 2023. https://www.wsj.com/articles/corrections-amplifications-3afd895e

Nikkei Rises 0.8%, Led by Retail, Tech Stocks

Wall Street Journal Japanese stocks were higher in morning trade, led by gains in retail and tech stocks as concerns eased about U.S. inflation and further tightening from the Fed. https://www.wsj.com/articles/nikkei-may-rise-as-concerns-ease-about-inflation-6deb3fd3

Gold Prices Near Record

Wall Street Journal Gold prices hit their highest level of the year, driven by bets that inflation will remain sticky despite recent declines. https://www.wsj.com/articles/gold-prices-near-record-a8f58a6d

Russia’s Medvedev proceeds to quarterfinal of ATP Monte Carlo Masters

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Russian player will face Holger Rune of Denmark in the quarterfinal https://tass.com/sport/1604101

Singapore’s Economic Growth Slowed in First Quarter

Wall Street Journal Singapore’s economy grew at a slower pace in the first quarter of 2023, mainly owing to contraction in goods-producing industries. https://www.wsj.com/articles/singapores-economic-growth-slowed-in-first-quarter-5fdd5d51

Ukraine’s defeat will mark beginning of end of Western “golden age” – Polish PM

Pravda Ukraine The end of the “golden age” may begin for the West if Ukraine is defeated in the war against Russia. Source: Mateusz Morawiecki, Prime Minister of Poland, during an address at the Atlantic Council in Washington Quote: “If we lose Ukraine, we will lose peace for decades. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/14/7397814/

Gavin Newsom’s office fails to provide proof of Florida college book ban claimed by California governor

Fox News California Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom took aim at a Florida college that he called “ground zero” for what Republicans want to do to education nationwide. The progressive champion singled out the Sarasota-based New College of Florida, whose board of trustees was revamped by Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, in a Wednesday message to his…