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1. Crisis lessons for U.S. Federal Reserve as Powell waits to find out why banks collapsed

   

   Central banks must feel their way as the lagging effect of previous interest rate hikes hit the economy at the same time as the impact of bank crashes. While bankers are wary of new regulations, the Fed needs to learn enough to keep new cracks from appearing.

2. U.S. President Joe Biden arrives in Ottawa today for a two-day working visit

   

   U.S. President Joe Biden will touch down in Ottawa Thursday for his first official state visit to Canada since winning the presidency more than two years ago — and the trip could be an opportunity for the two countries to cut some deals.

3. Deadly spate of Russian missile, drone strikes hit residential structures in Ukraine

   

   Russia blasted an apartment block in Ukraine with missiles on Wednesday and swarmed cities with drone attacks overnight in a display of force, as Russian President Vladimir Putin bid farewell to his visiting "dear friend" and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

4. Where Donald Trump's criminal and civil cases stand

   

   While the immediate focus is on a potential, historic indictment of Donald Trump in a hush-money case that took place before he became president in 2016, he also faces a civil trial next month, as well as possible consequence in other cases that are progressing.

5. Muslims gearing up for holy month of Ramadan

   

   Ramadan is a holy time for Muslims around the world. From sundown on March 22 until sunrise on April 20, worshippers deepen their relationship with God through prayer, reflection and charity.