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Larry Fink: ‘The economy is weakening as we speak’

Washington (CNN) — Larry Fink, chief executive of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, said Wednesday that the Trump administration’s barrage of policy changes is paralyzing American consumers and businesses — and that’s already hurting the economy.“The collective impact in…

Elon Musk makes India inroads with two major deals

(CNN) — Elon Musk has secured a major win in India by signing two back-to-back deals to bring SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet services to the country.The country’s top telecoms provider Reliance Jio, owned by Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, said on…

Education Department cutting nearly half of workforce

(CNN) — The US Education Department announced Tuesday that it is cutting nearly 50% of its workforce, as President Donald Trump has proposed eliminating the agency altogether.Hundreds will be laid off starting Tuesday evening, in addition to those who took…

Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen to release new opera recording while awaiting birth of twins

Lise Davidsen, one of opera’s biggest names, is preparing to leave the stage for a few months to give birth and spend time with twins. But she’s leaving fans with a gift: a recording of “The Flying Dutchman,” an opera she’s never performed and says she may never sing again. Davidsen says last year’s successful shows in Paris in “Salome” helped convince her to take on the role, as did the opportunity to record it in her native Norway and sing alongside baritone Gerald Finley, whom she long admired. The recording will be released April 18.  Davidsen’s last performance before she goes on maternity leave will be Saturday in Beethoven’s “Fidelio” at the Metropolitan Opera.