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Boeing scandal: Another whistleblower dies; was battling sudden infection
He was among the initial whistleblowers who raised concerns about the oversight of manufacturing defects in the 737 Max by Spirit's leadership
 "Boeing scandal: Another whistleblower dies; was battling sudden infection")
Google, DoJ lawyers to present closing arguments in antitrust case
Google pays more than $10 billion per year for these privileged positions,' argued Kenneth Dintzer, the Justice Department's lead litigator, last September
 "Google, DoJ lawyers to present closing arguments in antitrust case")
Order must prevail, says Biden on violence in student protests over Gaza
The demonstrations have posed a threat to Biden's reelection bid, and the president faced mounting pressure to personally address them before his unscheduled remarks on Thursday
 "Order must prevail, says Biden on violence in student protests over Gaza")
Trade deficit narrows slightly to $69.4 billion in March, says US govt
Goods imports fell 1.6% to $263.8 billion. There were decreases in imports of motor vehicles and parts as well as industrial supplies and materials, which include crude oil
 "Trade deficit narrows slightly to $69.4 billion in March, says US govt")
Over 10,500 London black cabbies take Uber to court for unlawful activities
It is claimed their operating system did not comply with the requirements of the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1988. Uber has denied the allegations and described the claim as "unfounded"
 "Over 10,500 London black cabbies take Uber to court for unlawful activities")
Opec+ producers could extend oil cuts, formal talks yet to start: Report
The OPEC+ group is currently cutting output by 5.86 million bpd, equal to about 5.7% of global demand
 "Opec+ producers could extend oil cuts, formal talks yet to start: Report")
Moody's tops quarterly profit estimates on back of strong product demand
Moody's Investors Service revenue grew 35%, fueled by improved market conditions and opportunistic activity which drove strong issuance across multiple asset classes, said CFO Noemie Heuland
 "Moody's tops quarterly profit estimates on back of strong product demand")
Mitsubishi CEO says weak yen hurting economy, poses risks to deals abroad
The yen has slid to 34-year lows this year as the Bank of Japan keeps interest rates low, causing investors to buy higher-yielding currencies
 "Mitsubishi CEO says weak yen hurting economy, poses risks to deals abroad")
Huntington March quarter results: Revenue up 4.9% to $2.81 bn, beats views
Demand for submarines and aircraft carriers is surging, fueled by China's expanding naval footprint and high global tensions, benefiting shipbuilding giants such as Huntington Ingalls
 "Huntington March quarter results: Revenue up 4.9% to $2.81 bn, beats views")
Police removes barricades at pro-Palestinian protestors' encampment at UCLA
Demonstrators rebuilt the makeshift barriers around their tents on Wednesday afternoon while state and campus police watched
 "Police removes barricades at pro-Palestinian protestors' encampment at UCLA")
Air France, KLM, Brussels Airlines among carriers in EU greenwashing probe
It is unclear which other airlines are being investigated
 "Air France, KLM, Brussels Airlines among carriers in EU greenwashing probe")
Remember Draco Malfoy in Potter series? He just joined the 'Gandhi' cast
Streaming series 'Gandhi' will show Tom Felton as Mahatma Gandhi's closest friend during his time studying law in London
 "Remember Draco Malfoy in Potter series? He just joined the 'Gandhi' cast")
Shell beats expectations with $7.7 bn profit in Q1 on strong oil trading
Shell's chemicals and products divisions, which include refining and oil trading, registered a more than threefold rise in adjusted earnings from the previous quarter to $2.8 billion
 "Shell beats expectations with $7.7 bn profit in Q1 on strong oil trading")
S Korea's parliament approves independent probe of 2022 Halloween crush
South Korea's parliament on Thursday approved legislation mandating a new, independent investigation into the 2022 Halloween crush in Seoul that killed 159 people.
 "S Korea's parliament approves independent probe of 2022 Halloween crush")
Heavy rains lead to highway collapse in South China killing 48 people
Some villages in Meizhou flooded in early April, and the city had seen heavy rain in recent days
 "Heavy rains lead to highway collapse in South China killing 48 people")
Ukraine's foreign ministry launches AI spokesperson to provide war updates
The AI spokesperson, Victoria Shi, is modelled after Ukrainian singer and influencer Rosalie Nombre
 "Ukraine's foreign ministry launches AI spokesperson to provide war updates")
World Tuna Day 2024: History, importance, facts and all you need to know
World Tuna Day is marked every year on May 2 and is devoted to bringing issues to light about the importance of tuna conservation. Tuna is famous for its various medical advantages
 "World Tuna Day 2024: History, importance, facts and all you need to know")
Russia prepping to deploy nuclear weapon in space, says US official
US has been unable to convince Russia and China to 'fly a nuclear weapon in space'
 "Russia prepping to deploy nuclear weapon in space, says US official")
ArcelorMittal Q1 earnings beat expectations; expects 3-4% steel demand
The Luxembourg-based company said its first quarter core profit (EBITDA) was $1.96 billion, higher than the average forecast in a company poll of $1.81 billion, but lower than a year before
 "ArcelorMittal Q1 earnings beat expectations; expects 3-4% steel demand")
Microsoft to invest $2.2 billion in cloud, AI services in Malaysia
It marks Microsoft's single largest investment in Malaysia, as the tech giant seeks to bolster support for AI development in the region and worldwide
 "Microsoft to invest $2.2 billion in cloud, AI services in Malaysia")