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Devon Funds Morning Note - 06 May 2024
Markets rose sharply on Friday as the Non-Farm Payrolls report showed that the US economy added fewer jobs than expected last month. The labour market is cooling, as is wage growth, boosting hopes of a couple of rate cuts by the Fed this year

Swift tour to boost UK spending by £1bn - report
More than a million fans are set to spend an average of £848 each, new data suggests.

'Chinese social media turned me from Ukrainian to Russian'
As generative AI develops so quickly, regulating it and protecting people has become a challenge.

I live in one of the world’s smallest homes —there’s no window, but it’s so cheap

German skilled trades facing falling turnover and job losses

AP gets rare look as Ukraine tries to slow Russia with drones on new front

USF student protesters defy deadline to vacate encampment

A ‘La Niña Watch’ Has Been Issued by the Australian Bureau Of Meteorology

German far-right politician Björn Höcke guilty of using Nazi slogan

Ukraine's air-defense problems are letting Russia launch HIMARS-style deep strikes behind the front lines

Old video of abaya-clad man falsely shared as 'Muslim voter fraud' in India election

New Caledonia civil unrest sparks calls for travel insurance
A warning for New Zealanders in New Caledonia or those planning to visit - contact your travel insurance providers immediately.

How Transpower was ready for the solar storm
Ongoing research into space weather helped the power company be ready for the aurora which lit up New Zealand skies last Saturday.

Levin CBD trees spared the axe
Most people who submitted feedback opposed the removal of 27 London plane trees along Oxford St in the centre of Levin.

Charter schools and Te Tiriti focus of PPTA meeting
About 500 secondary school and area school teachers will meet in Timaru on Thursday.

New Zealand's wool quality assurance sector up in the air
The last two remaining tutors are leaving their jobs next month.

Kissflow recognised in Gartner's established quadrant for 2024
Kissflow earns a spot in Gartner’s 2024 report in the Established Quadrant for Low-Code Platforms, gaining praise for user-friendly features and strong support.

Who won the Kendrick Lamar v Drake beef?
Fans have been captivated by a mind-boggling, escalating song-based conflict between two modern rap titans.

Changes to emissions targets okay 'if supported by evidence' - business, climate leaders
They stand by New Zealand's 2050 carbon reduction targets, but are open to adding international aviation and shipping emissions.

Argentina cuts rates again as inflation crests near 300%

TotalEnergies to Invest $400MM in LPG

Gaza war: Almost 450,000 people have fled Rafah in a week, UN says

Three French Drag Queens Are Carrying the Country’s Olympic Torch

Chinese woman gets jail time for growing opium poppies for her hot pot

Students occupy London university building over Gaza

People Are Selling AI Clones of Dead Relatives for Just $150

Productivity is surging as staff return to office, employers say
But staff themselves saw things differently.

Researcher hopes award will encourage more women pursue science
Dr Hadee Thompson-Morrison looks at how we can convince plants to take up more essential nutrients leading to better human health outcomes.

Watch live: Luxon delivers pre-Budget speech
Two weeks before the Government publishes its first Budget, the prime minister is set to deliver a speech about what’s to come.

Live: Heavy rain, thunderstorms, risk of tornadoes in North Island, parts of south
Downpours and lightning are crossing the North Island.

Watch live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to business leaders ahead of Budget 2024
The Prime Minister is speaking to business leaders ahead of this month's Budget.

Dramatic increase in business focus on digital accessibility
Revealing a growing corporate focus on digital accessibility, Applause's annual survey highlights an upward trend towards inclusive design principles.