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Japan’s Kishida Is Targeted by Apparent Smoke Bomb, Escapes Unhurt

Wall Street Journal A man tossed an apparent smoke bomb near Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a campaign stop. He was unhurt, and the man was arrested. https://www.wsj.com/articles/japan-prime-minister-kishida-evacuated-after-sound-of-bang-no-one-reported-hurt-c2b3b118

New Hampshire Gov. concerned GOP fighting could impact presidential election: ‘I get nervous about 2024’

Fox News New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu criticized divisions within the GOP during a speech in Indianapolis Friday at the National Rifle Association’s annual conference. Sununu said Republicans need to focus on an inspirational message and expand their base across the political spectrum if they hope to win in the 2024 election, and that…

About The Wall Street Journal Economic Forecasting Survey

Wall Street Journal Answers to frequently asked questions about the survey plus links to survey stories and archival data. https://www.wsj.com/articles/economic-forecasting-survey-archive-11617814998

Chinese Rocket Debris Showers Intrigue on a Remote Fishing Village

Wall Street Journal Andryan Pelayo was among those who spotted something shiny bobbing in the water and at first thought, ‘This was worth some money’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinese-rocket-debris-showers-intrigue-on-a-remote-fishing-village-9ab15193

Document Leaks Show Extent of U.S. Electronic Snooping

Wall Street Journal The Pentagon’s leaked classified material indicates that the U.S. eavesdrops on allies as well as enemies. https://www.wsj.com/articles/document-leaks-indicate-extent-of-u-s-electronic-snooping-63b10387

Economists Turn More Pessimistic on Inflation

Wall Street Journal Persistent inflation will keep interest rates elevated and recession risks high, the Journal’s latest survey of economists finds. https://www.wsj.com/articles/economists-turn-more-pessimistic-on-inflation-ed2fd667

Ukrainian Rescuers Dig for Survivors in Russian Strike on Housing Complex

Wall Street Journal Ukrainian rescue workers searched for survivors in a housing complex in the eastern city of Slovyansk that had been hit by a Russian missile strike. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukrainian-rescuers-dig-for-survivors-in-russian-strike-on-housing-complex-e548d9d2

For Former Friend of Boston Marathon Bomber, a Burden of Shame and Betrayal

New York Times Ten years after the attack that killed three people and injured hundreds, Youssef Eddafali still wrestles with guilt and anger over the “monster” he thought he knew. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/15/us/friend-boston-marathon-bomber.html

Virginia’s Youngkin Pauses on Possible 2024 Campaign

New York Times Glenn Youngkin was seen as a promising candidate after he was elected governor of Virginia, a Democratic-leaning state. But he appears to be putting national aspirations on hold. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/15/us/politics/glenn-youngkin-2024-presidential-run.html

With as few as seven weeks left, GOP races to ready debt ceiling bill

Washington Post With as few as seven weeks left, GOP races to ready debt ceiling bill https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/15/with-few-seven-weeks-left-gop-races-ready-debt-ceiling-bill/