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Europe · StockholmThe laureates for the 2023 Polar Music Prize have been revealed. They are Chris Blackwell, who founded Island Records, one of the U.K.’s most successful independent labels; Angélique Kidjo, dubbed “Africa’s premier diva” by Time; and Arvo Pärt, who created the minimalist compositional style known as tintinnabuli, and is one of the most-performed classical composers in the world. All three will be honored in the presence of the Swedish Royal Family at a ceremony and banquet on May 23 at Stockholm’s Grand Hotel.
Chris Blackwell, Angélique Kidjo and Arvo Pärt Named 2023 Polar Music Prize Laureates
63% Left coverage: 16 sources
RecessionThe Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose to 104.2 in March from 103.4 in February. A reading under 80 often signals a recession in the coming year. Consumer spending, which makes up about 70% of U.S. economic activity, has remained strong despite the Federal Reserve raising interest rates.
U.S. consumer confidence rises in March
62% Left coverage: 13 sources
Business · TorontoShoppers Drug Mart Inc. is moving away from its medical cannabis distribution business and preparing to transfer patients to a platform run by biopharmaceutical company Avicanna Inc.
Shoppers Drug Mart moves away from medical cannabis, will send patients to Avicanna
65% Left coverage: 17 sources
Business · MinnesotaThe fish didn't die because of any tritium leaking into the river and there is no danger to the public, officials say. The kill occurred days after a leak of what was believed to be hundreds of gallons of water was discovered from a temporary fix. The facility, about 38 miles (60 kilometers) northwest of Minneapolis powered down Friday so permanent repairs could begin.
Nuclear plant shutdown blamed in Minnesota fish kill
78% Left coverage: 9 sources
Uruguay · UruguayUruguay beat South Korea 2-1 in a friendly at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. Former Germany and U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann is still waiting for his first win as head coach of South Korea. Japan and Australia, who reached the second round of the 2022 World Cup, fall to home defeats against South American opposition.
Klinsmann still awaits first win as Uruguay beats SKorea 2-1
83% Left coverage: 6 sources
Center · CenterTwo women were stabbed to death in an Ismaili Muslim Center in Lisbon, Portugal, on Tuesday. Police shot and injured the man suspected of attacking the women. If the incident is deemed to be a terror attack, it would be the first significant terror attack to take place in Portugal including any acts of religious violence.
Portugal: Muslim center stabbings probed as possible terror
73% Left coverage: 11 sources
CoronavirusPew Research Center conducted this analysis to continue tracking trends in Americans' attendance at religious services. The newest survey included 11,377 U.S. adults and was conducted Nov. 16-27, 2022. Pew Research Center has conducted five surveys since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Poll: Religious service attendance a bit down after pandemic
61% Center coverage: 18 sources
Alberta · AlbertaHBO's "Succession" opened its fourth and final season with a record first-night audience of 2.3 million viewers. That tops the previous high for the drama about a backbiting family of media moguls. It beat the 1.7 million who watched last season's finale the first night it was available.
HBO's 'Succession' sets viewer mark for fourth-season start
75% Left coverage: 8 sources
