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london — British counter-terrorism police have arrested eight people in connection with an investigation into suspected arson attacks in London, including a botched plot that may have targeted properties linked to the Jewish community, police said on Tuesday. Seven of the arrests were made in the past 48 hours and are part of what police called an “active investigation into an alleged arson conspiracy.” “At this time, it is believed that the intended target of this plot is a location associated with the Jewish community, although the specific target or location is unknown,” the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.…
Federal Reserve Chairman candidate Kevin Warsh said on Monday that the central bank must be largely independent of political influence, but must remain focused on its core goals.Follow CNBC’s live coverage of Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearingIn remarks scheduled to appear before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday, Mr. Warsh expressed a firm commitment to fighting inflation, mentioning the labor market only once.”Simply put, the Fed’s independence depends primarily on the Fed,” the former central bank governor said.Warsh’s talk also addressed familiar criticisms he has raised in recent years, namely that the Fed has repeatedly crossed boundaries and expanded into areas…
Today’s AI music startups, such as Suno and Udio, offer technology that leverages artificial intelligence for music generation. But new company GRAI believes most people don’t want to use AI to generate music from scratch. They would rather play around with their tracks by remixing them, sharing them with friends, or just changing the style of the track for fun. Of course, artists have to decide if and to what extent they want someone to mess with their tracks. Music lab GRAI, currently backed by a $9 million seed round, wants to put that control in the hands of artists…
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Happy Tuesday. President Donald Trump is scheduled to participate in a live interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” this morning at 8:30 a.m. ET. Watch live on CNBC or CNBC+.Stock futures are rising after a selloff on Wall Street.Here are five important things investors need to know to start their trading day.1. Plant seedsTim Cook and John Tarnas at Apple Park.Provided by: Appleapple made a surprising announcement last night. John Tarnas, the company’s head of hardware, will replace CEO Tim Cook in September. Mr. Cook will move…
At one point, podcast co-host Sophie Cunningham asked if West had reached out to his Summer House co-stars, but said not everyone responded to his text messages. “That’s to be expected and I understand that,” he said. “I think the hardest part about this whole situation is that my actions hurt people I care about. But with the reunion coming up, I can apologize face-to-face and clear up all the crazy reputations that are out there on the internet.” Meanwhile, Ciara has remained relatively quiet since Amanda and West released a joint statement about their burgeoning romance on March 31,…
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before departing from the South Lawn of the White House on April 16, 2026 in Washington, DC. Brendan Smialowski AFP | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Monday once again threatened Iran with overwhelming military force, saying “a bunch of bombs are going to start going off” if a deal isn’t reached by the time an uneasy ceasefire with Tehran expires Tuesday night.This latest threat, made in a phone call with a PBS News reporter, comes as the status of additional U.S.-Iran peace negotiations and other important details about the current relationship between the…
Korir broke the Boston Marathon record, finishing in 2 hours, 1 minute, 52 seconds, fifth in the world.by Reuters and Associated PressPublished April 21, 2026April 21, 2026On a chilly day with strong winds, John Korir broke the Boston Marathon course record with a sweep of Kenya as compatriot Sharon Rokedi defended her title.The defending champion rode a tailwind to the fastest finish in the race’s 130-year history on Monday, winning in 2 hours, 1 minute, 52 seconds. This was 70 seconds faster than the then world record set by Geoffrey Mutai in 2011, and the fifth fastest marathon in history.The…
Half Point Image | Moment | Getty ImagesA bipartisan effort is underway in Congress to help family caregivers save more for retirement.Bills introduced in the House and Senate last week would ease Roth IRA contribution rules for caregivers. Another bill, also proposed in both chambers, would allow caregivers of any age to make “catch-up” contributions (additional amounts currently reserved for workers age 50 and older) into workplace retirement plans like 401(k)s. Family caregivers who support individuals with illness, disability, or age-related needs are typically unpaid and often have to reduce their hours or take time away from work altogether.“These two…
Bolt, a sprinting legend, advised Gout to stay focused and avoid the distractions that come with success in track and field.Published April 21, 2026April 21, 2026Usain Bolt said Australian sprinting sensation Gout must be surrounded by a strong support team to stay focused on his career and avoid the distractions that come with success in athletics.Gout has been compared to the Jamaican sprinting great, and the 18-year-old is already being talked about in Australia as a potential gold medalist when Brisbane hosts the Olympics in 2032.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listHe won the 200m at this month’s Australian…
The US importers are: target to walmartthe Trump administration launched an insurance claims portal on Monday seeking more than $160 billion in tariff refunds following a February Supreme Court ruling.Hopes are high that the program will start smoothly, but companies and Wall Street analysts have tempered expectations that companies will issue refunds quickly.Trade lawyers have warned of bureaucratic hurdles, legal vulnerabilities and the possibility of a last-minute appeal by the Trump administration.”(Importers) are pessimistic that the government will make this easier. They expect the government to make it as difficult as possible to get refunds,” said Matthew Seligman, chief trade…