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The Lone Hospital in This Central Valley County Closed

New York Times Madera Community Hospital in the Central Valley of California shuttered early this year, upending access to health care in the region. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/us/madera-community-hospital-california.html

Mothers Power New Drive to Make Social-Media Firms Accountable for Harms

Wall Street Journal Women who say social media devastated their children push Congress for laws forcing internet platforms to protect minors from harmful content. https://www.wsj.com/articles/mothers-power-new-drive-to-make-social-media-firms-accountable-for-harms-398bbf3c

When Will Cars Be Fully Self-Driving?

Wall Street Journal The technology isn’t anywhere near where it needs to be to replace human drivers. Three experts weigh in on what the future holds for autonomous vehicles. https://www.wsj.com/articles/cars-self-driving-when-c6ae4fdc

Natural Gas Rises

Wall Street Journal Natural gas prices jumped from sub-$2 range after a three-day-weekend. https://www.wsj.com/articles/natural-gas-rises-from-sub-2-range-68008f9c

Katie Holmes Still Doesn’t Understand Why Her Cashmere Bra Went Viral

Wall Street Journal The actress talks about life in New York City, working behind the camera and how her relationship to celebrity has changed: ‘fame is different now—everyone’s famous’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/katie-holmes-cashmere-bra-interview-de22db1c

Treasury Yields Decline Ahead of Inflation Data

Wall Street Journal Treasury yields fell as markets absorbed Friday’s payrolls data indicating a cooling, but still hot, labor market. https://www.wsj.com/articles/treasury-yields-decline-ahead-of-inflation-data-2bb843f5

New BOJ Gov Kazuo Ueda Pledges to Continue Monetary Easing

Wall Street Journal The Bank of Japan should keep negative interest rates and continue its yield curve control policy for now, he said. https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-boj-gov-kazuo-ueda-pledges-to-continue-monetary-easing-f446c8a3

Quinnipiac Shocked the College Hockey Universe in 10 Seconds

Wall Street Journal A Connecticut outsider turned powerhouse captures the school’s first-ever national title with a pair of dramatic late goals. https://www.wsj.com/articles/quinnipiac-college-hockey-national-championship-951036

Neanderthals and Us: We’re More Alike Than Once Thought

Wall Street Journal One of Homo sapiens’ closest relatives gathered in large social groups, recent studies suggest. https://www.wsj.com/articles/neanderthal-humans-science-alike-af653f62

Union Hotel Workers in New York Suburbs Score Biggest Pay Raise in 100 Years

Wall Street Journal A new deal, which excludes New York City hotels, boosts some wages to $31 an hour over the life of the contract. https://www.wsj.com/articles/union-hotel-workers-in-new-york-suburbs-score-biggest-pay-raise-in-100-years-5bc4191c