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Worried that a recession’s coming? Listen to this.

Worried that a recession’s coming? Listen to this.

Apple News Today
May 3, 2023 10 min
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<p>The Federal Reserve will announce its next move and its view on the economy today. Some forecasters say a recession is more likely following recent data and bank failures. <a href="https://apple.news/AxrlPiFaWSYyEc6yjRsAu8Q?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNBC</a> has a preview of the Fed&rsquo;s statement.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/A2Larhz8ERZ23vUtMCR4xNg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Politico</a> reports on a Senate hearing on ethics concerns at the Supreme Court that revealed some bipartisan agreement that justices could do more on the issue.</p> <p>On World Press Freedom Day, <a href="https://apple.news/AUejyJnUCQ6yUUpKKXwc3JQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Apple News</a> has a collection of stories highlighting the challenges journalists face around the world.</p> <p>FIFA is threatening not to broadcast the Women&rsquo;s World Cup in some European countries unless media companies pay more for the rights. <a href="https://apple.news/AqeCb4CR8SkC9MTs42Exn6g?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">ESPN</a> reports. Meanwhile, <a href="https://apple.news/AQEQlluTKSOeecV-2bZTtQQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNBC</a> has the story of an entrepreneur who used her life savings to open a bar in Oregon that only plays women&rsquo;s sports. It&rsquo;s thriving.</p>

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