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Nikkei Likely Rangebound Amid Caution Over Earnings

Wall Street Journal Japanese stocks may be rangebound amid continuing caution over the economic and earnings outlook. https://www.wsj.com/articles/nikkei-likely-rangebound-amid-caution-over-earnings-b2e31754

‘Tennessee three’ to visit Biden at White House next week

Fox News Three Tennessee lawmakers who faced expulsion votes after participating in protests over last month’s school shooting in Nashville will visit the White House to meet with President Joe Biden on Monday. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced the visit on Wednesday. She said Biden was “proud” and “appreciative” to see the three state representatives…

Qantas’s Acquisition of Regional Rival Opposed by Competition Watchdog

Wall Street Journal Australia’s competition watchdog will oppose Qantas Airways’ proposed acquisition of regional carrier Alliance Aviation Services , saying it would significantly reduce competition in services to the country’s resources industries. https://www.wsj.com/articles/qantass-acquisition-of-regional-rival-opposed-by-competition-watchdog-d68fd250

Hundreds of Miles Apart, Separate Shootings Follow Wrong Turns

New York Times Two men appeared in courtrooms in different parts of the country on Wednesday, charged in shootings that came after minor missteps on everyday tasks. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/19/us/yarl-gillis-shooting-missouri-ny.html

Glamour Gets Crafty

Wall Street Journal Actor and model Tao Okamoto wears a spring wardrobe full of artistic elements in Japan’s historic seaside village of Yunotsu. https://www.wsj.com/articles/glamour-gets-crafty-7ccb1de0

Inspector General Says U.S. Aid May Be Flowing to the Taliban

New York Times The special inspector general for Afghanistan’s reconstruction accused the Biden administration of blocking his efforts to track assistance. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/19/us/politics/us-aid-taliban-congress-afghanistan.html

Mall of America Wins Supreme Court Case Over Sears Lease

Wall Street Journal The high court ordered an appeals court to review the mall’s dispute with the former chairman of Sears over a $10-a-year store lease. https://www.wsj.com/articles/mall-of-america-wins-supreme-court-case-over-sears-lease-1ddbddc2

Ohio GOP’s constitutional amendment reform bid clears legislative committees

Fox News A contingent of Statehouse Republicans in Ohio pressed forward Wednesday with their plan to make it harder to amend the state’s constitution, an effort aimed most immediately at thwarting an abortion rights amendment in the works for this fall. After months of consternation over the issue, identical resolutions cleared both Senate and House…

High Fashion Loosens Up

Wall Street Journal Haute couture has long had a reputation as a universe of formal gowns, stiff suits and haughty demeanors. Jeanne Cadieu brings to life fresh styles that mark a new era of modern ideas. https://www.wsj.com/articles/high-fashion-loosens-up-7b3af6c8

Progressives Organize Fresh Nationwide Push for Changes at the Supreme Court

New York Times The drive by more than 30 organizations, some new to the effort, comes as ethics questions have engulfed Justice Clarence Thomas. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/19/us/politics/progressives-supreme-court-changes.html