Financial Times - Savers withdrew nearly $60bn from three US banks as Apple raises heat

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The Financial Times says savers withdrew nearly $60bn from US banks Charles Schwab, State Street and M&T in the first quarter as customers moved their money in search of higher interest rates. Traditional banks could face further threat because of Apple and Goldman Sachs’ new savings account in the US that will pay 4.15% interest a year, it reports. 

The paper’s main image is of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition activist, during a court hearing in Moscow where he was sentenced to 25 years in prison for treason.

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An ICE officer shot and killed a man in Biddeford, Maine, prompting an investigation. The incident occurred during an operation related to a warrant.

In comparing the coverage, The New York Times headlines “ICE Agent Kills Person in Vehicle in Biddeford, Maine, State Officials Say” focuses on the agent’s role and the event itself, highlighting the law enforcement aspect. Conversely, WABI’s take, “Not the target of the warrant. Person killed in shooting involving ICE in Biddeford, Maine,” emphasizes the implications of the shooting, suggesting unintended consequences and raising questions about operational protocols. This divergence reflects contrasting frames on law enforcement actions—either as a procedural event or as an indicator of potential misconduct.

Coverage analyzed: The New York Times | WABI | The Washington Post | The Portland Press Herald

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