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# stock stocks earnings
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bloomberg 
zerohedge 
barchart ⇢ GameStop's meme-stock rally came to an end as the struggling video game retailer announced plans to sell 45 million shares, warned of a 29% decline in first-quarter revenue, and stated that the extreme stock surge was not based on its fundamentals.
# openai ai google
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247wallst ⇢ Reddit has partnered with OpenAI to incorporate Reddit posts into ChatGPT and other products, granting OpenAI access to Reddit's Data API to better understand and showcase Reddit content, while also allowing Reddit to use OpenAI's large language models.
# trump biden trial
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axios bloomberg ⇢ Former President Donald Trump accepted the NRA endorsement at their annual convention in Dallas, urging gun owners to vote for him and warning of potential death and destruction if President Joe Biden is re-elected.
# frontier walmart fees
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economist axios bloomberg 
businessinsider ⇢ Rent prices in major Florida cities, such as Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, and Orlando, have seen a decline in April compared to a year ago, as residents are moving out of the state due to high costs and climate-related issues.
Movers
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# retirement socialsecurity income
finance.yahoo 
mises 
marketwatch inc newsweek theguardian 
barrons bloomberg benzinga 
ft 
cnbc ⇢ Lawmakers are facing pressure to shore up the Social Security program before reduced monthly checks are a reality in 2033, with historical comparisons to the 1983 reforms highlighting the need for timely action.
# tesla chinese china
businessinsider 
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cnn ⇢ Despite a significant drop in Tesla stock price in 2024, the company's valuation remains high with a forward price-earnings ratio of 72.8, leading analysts to question its growth potential and compare it to other automakers.
# gaza israel hamas
wsj 
reuters zerohedge 
euronews axios aol bloomberg ft 
apnews mediaite ⇢ The US spent $320 million on a Rube Goldberg pier for Gaza as a convoluted and expensive solution to the problem of getting humanitarian aid into the region, instead of pressuring Israel to open the Rafah border crossing.
# ukraine russian russia
reuters zerohedge wsj bloomberg apnews nbcnews businessinsider 
nakedcapitalism pbs asia.nikkei euronews ⇢ The increasingly strong strategic relationship between Russia and China, as evidenced by President Xi Jinping's warm reception of President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, signals a tectonic shift in the world balance of power.
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# fda drug pfizer
newsweek euronews 
marthastewart marketwatch benzinga 
fastcompany thehill finance.yahoo reuters cnbc investorplace ⇢ Two candy products made by Palmer Candy have been recalled in Texas and New Mexico due to potential Salmonella contamination, with the FDA issuing a warning about the serious and sometimes fatal infections it can cause.
# boeing calhoun spirit
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bbc inc ⇢ Blue Origin's private NS-25 astronaut launch is scheduled for May 19 at 9:30 a.m. EDT, with six space tourists set to fly on the suborbital New Shepard rocket from the company's West Texas spaceport.
# paramount sports wnba
npr 
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latimes wsj ⇢ Disneyland character performers, facing health and safety concerns and low wages, have voted to unionize with Actors' Equity Association in order to advocate for higher pay, more reliable schedules, and better working conditions.
# laundering binance moneylaundering
reuters 
marginalrevolution bloomberg ft bleepingcomputer 
ktla 
pymnts seattletimes mises theblock.co wsj ⇢ Two suspects were arrested for leading a $73 million cryptocurrency laundering scheme known as "pig butchering," where victims were scammed into investing in fake schemes and their funds were siphoned into accounts controlled by the fraudsters.
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# mercedes uaw union
bostonherald 
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1819news theguardian benzinga wsj ft pbs 
abcnews.go nbcnews ⇢ The United Auto Workers union faced a setback after a decisive loss at two Mercedes factories in Alabama, but newly elected President Shawn Fain vowed to return and continue efforts to organize workers at nonunion plants.
# coppola megalopolis film
euronews youtube wsj businessinsider abcnews.go seattletimes bloomberg benzinga 
edition.cnn marginalrevolution ft ⇢ Francis Ford Coppola, who self-financed his futuristic epic "Megalopolis" with $120 million, expressed indifference towards money, highlighted the relevance of his film in today's political climate, and emphasized the importance of artists in illuminating contemporary life.
# cents crude deliveryrose
apnews barchart wsj 
institutionalinvestor euronews bloomberg ⇢ The intersection of agriculture and energy has a rich history dating back to the late 19th century, with the rapid development and use of feedstock biofuels driving the current push and pull between the two industries.
# scheffler combs ventura
aol wsj inc msnbc 
vox mediaite edition.cnn pbs nbcnews 
thestreet youtube ⇢ Cassie Ventura's husband, Alex Fine, condemned men who hit women and called for accountability, support for survivors, and protection for women and children after footage surfaced of Sean 'Diddy' Combs physically assaulting Ventura in 2016.
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# powell positivecovid ascension
pbs zerohedge nbcnews reuters apnews 
foxbusiness marketwatch bloomberg 
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wbng ⇢ Former NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins confirmed in testimony that the pandemic-era six-foot social distancing rule was not based on science, with Dr. Fauci and Dr. Birx making decisions without evidence.
# climate wind energy
pbs euronews finance.yahoo cnbc bloomberg ft 
theweek tipranks fastcompany 
siliconrepublic investorplace ⇢ The Green Deal in Europe, aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, is facing criticism and challenges in countries like the Czech Republic and Ireland, where industries and farmers fear the economic and social impacts of the transition.
# hale swift mccartney
cbc.ca aol businessinsider edition.cnn theweek ft abcnews.go theguardian financialpost seattletimes bloomberg ⇢ Taylor Swift fans are flying to Europe for cheaper concert tickets, as the cost of attending her shows in Canada is significantly higher due to limited shows and high demand leading to inflated resale prices.
# houston sthelens helens
nbcnews aol wsj pbs benzinga mediaite reuters euronews axios seattletimes bloomberg ⇢ Houston was hit by hurricane-strength thunderstorms, leaving at least 4 dead, nearly 1 million without power, and causing extensive damage that could result in weeks-long power outages, with recovery efforts expected to take time.
Cluster
# butker speech nfl
zerohedge msnbc inc benzinga nbcnews mediaite aol fastcompany thehill businessinsider youtube ⇢ Bill Maher defends Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's graduation speech about the importance of marriage and motherhood, criticizing the left for their outrage and emphasizing the importance of personal choice.
# pla china taiwan
reuters bloomberg ft asia.nikkei 247wallst businessinsider 
japantimes.co.jp benzinga euronews ⇢ China's People's Liberation Army faces major military shortcomings including a lack of combat experience, ineffective training and education, and difficulties in recruitment due to poor pay and working conditions.
# fico slovakia robertfico
reuters euronews pbs ft theweek bloomberg zerohedge ⇢ Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in serious condition after undergoing surgery following an assassination attempt, with a suspect arrested and the government continuing to function normally.
# buenosaires buenos aires
theguardian bloomberg pbs seattletimes euronews tipranks ⇢ Buenos Aires commuters are facing a 360% increase in subway fares as part of Argentina's harsh austerity measures implemented by President Javier Milei, leading to widespread discontent and exacerbating the country's cost-of-living crisis.
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# iphone ipad apple
inc 247wallst aol tipranks 
theinformation marketwatch 
cbsnews 
seekingalpha asia.nikkei theguardian ⇢ Apple's rumored super-thin iPhone may help boost sales and investor confidence, but the company still needs to deliver on its promises in September to avoid disappointing shareholders.
# preakness derby kentuckyderby
pbs nbcnews aol marketwatch benzinga ft bloomberg ⇢ D. Wayne Lukas, at 88 years old, won his seventh Preakness Stakes with Seize the Grey, ending Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid and coming one victory short of tying the record held by Bob Baffert.
# caledonia newcaledonia french
euronews pbs 
semafor theweek msnbc zerohedge ⇢ Sixth fatality reported in violent clashes in New Caledonia, with a state of emergency declared, curfew imposed, and French military forces deployed to quell unrest following protests over voting reforms and longstanding tensions between indigenous Kanaks and descendants of colonists.
# mirage hardrock las
thestreet scmp 
mensjournal cnn latimes 
fortune nbcnews benzinga ⇢ Hard Rock International plans to close The Mirage casino on the Las Vegas Strip in July, laying off over 3,300 employees and rebranding the property with a new Guitar Hotel and modern theme.
Wikipedia Current Events
May 18
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Israel–Hamas war
- Rafah offensive
- The Israeli army recovers the body of Ron Binyamin, who was killed and brought to Gaza by Palestinian militants in October. (Reuters)
- Israeli war cabinet
- Benny Gantz threatens to withdraw his party from the unity coalition if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doesn't submit a post-war plan for Gaza by June 8. (Al Jazeera)
- Austria unfreezes €3.4 million in funds to the UNRWA. (Reuters)
- Rafah offensive
- Myanmar civil war (2021–present)
- Rakhine offensive (2023–present)
- The Arakan Army seizes control of Buthidaung after the army captures Tatmadaw positions in the surrounding area. The town, which hosts a majority Rohingya population, is burned amidst the crossfire. (AP)
- Rakhine offensive (2023–present)
- 2024 New Caledonia unrest
- The death toll from the ongoing protests and riots in New Caledonia increases to six. (Al Jazeera)
Disasters and accidents
- 2024 Afghanistan–Pakistan floods
- At least 68 people are killed by floods in Ghor and Faryab Provinces, Afghanistan. (AP)
- At least 23 migrants are missing after boarding a boat travelling from Tunisia to Italy. (Reuters)
International relations
- Kyrgyzstan–Pakistan relations
- The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan asks that Pakistani nationals in Kyrgyzstan stay indoors after mob attacks on Pakistanis and other foreign nationals are reported. (AP)
Law and crime
- Italian financial police seize 134 Fiat cars imported from Morocco following a dispute on stickers indicating the origin of the car. (Reuters)
Politics and elections
- 2023–2024 Georgian protests
- President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili vetoes the proposed "Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence". (The Guardian)
- LGBT rights in Peru
- Hundreds of protesters march in Lima, Peru, to demand the reversal of a new law that describes transgender people as having a mental illness. (Reuters)
- The Communist Party of Vietnam nominates Minister of Public Security Tô Lâm as the next President after Võ Văn Thưởng resigned as President in March due to the party's anti-corruption campaign. (Al Jazeera)
Sports
- 2023–24 Bundesliga
- In association football, Bundesliga champions Bayer 04 Leverkusen become the first Bundesliga team to finish a season unbeaten after defeating FC Augsburg on the final matchday. (The New York Times)
- 2023–24 Women's Super League
- Chelsea F.C. Women wins their 7th Women's Super League title after defeating Manchester United W.F.C. 6–0 in the final match. (Reuters)
- Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk
- Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury by split decision and becomes the first undisputed heavyweight champion in boxing history. (BBC Sport)
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# dodge kuniskis stellantis
cnbc 
freep 
stellantis 
detroitnews seattletimes 
theglobeandmail bloomberg ⇢ Longtime Stellantis executive Tim Kuniskis is retiring after 32 years, leading to new leadership for the Dodge and Ram brands with Christine Feuell taking over as head of Ram trucks and Matt McAlear becoming CEO of the Dodge brand.
# taco quintana tacos
oregonlive theguardian nytimes 
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pennlive 
wthr inc 
yahoo barrons ⇢ An Indiana judge ruled that tacos and burritos are considered sandwiches, allowing a restauranteur to open a new Mexican-style restaurant in Fort Wayne after a legal battle over the definition of sandwiches.
# lukenas deumic death
theguardian fortune zerohedge nypost foxbusiness ⇢ Tony O’Reilly, a leading Irish business figure and former international rugby player, has passed away at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of success in business, sport, media, and philanthropy.
# tribune chicagotribune journalists
bloomberg abcnews.go seattletimes chicagotribune ⇢ The Chicago Tribune is facing a lawsuit from some of its staffers alleging race and sex discrimination in unequal pay, with claims that women and Black journalists are being paid less than their white male counterparts.