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# stocks stock market
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barchart ⇢ Robinhood stock soared over 20% this week due to an analyst upgrade, positive earnings report, potential return of retail trading activity, and growth in cryptocurrency trading, but it may be overvalued at its current price.
# investorplace earnings investorplaceearnings
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benzinga ⇢ Lithium Ionic Corp has filed an independent NI 43-101 compliant technical report for its Salinas Lithium Project in Brazil, detailing a Mineral Resource Estimate of 5.86Mt Measured and Indicated resources and 8.90Mt Inferred resources.
# trump biden president
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tippinsights zerohedge bloomberg ⇢ The driver of a pickup truck that collided with a farmworker bus in Florida, killing eight people, has been arrested on DUI charges, with previous arrests for driving offenses and marijuana possession.
# openai ai altman
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businessinsider ⇢ OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expresses embarrassment over the restrictive off-boarding agreement requiring nondisclosure and non-disparagement provisions for departing employees, acknowledging that the provision about potential equity cancellation should never have been included.
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# retirement income socialsecurity
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cbsnews zerohedge ⇢ As more older professionals like the author and Phyllis Korff continue to excel in their careers and find purpose in their work, the trend of seniors staying in the workforce is on the rise.
# frontier housing airlines
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singletracks ⇢ 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.
# chinese tariffs china
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scmp finance.yahoo ⇢ Canada is considering raising tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles in response to the United States' new tariffs, with Trade Minister Mary Ng emphasizing the importance of domestic production of electric vehicles.
# boeing calhoun blueorigin
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space washingtonpost reuters ⇢ Boeing shareholders re-elected outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun despite proxy adviser recommendations, as the company continues to face a safety culture crisis with incidents including malfunctions, whistleblowers, and FAA investigations.
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# gaza israel hamas
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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.
# pfizer drug fda
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thehill finance.yahoo reuters zerohedge abcnews.go wsj ⇢ 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.
# apple tiktok musk
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asiafinancial ⇢ The privacy of library patrons' reading material has been a longstanding concern, with recent incidents such as targeted ads reflecting audiobooks checked out from the San Francisco Public Library raising alarm about potential violations of reader privacy.
# paramount sports disney
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mensjournal tipranks ⇢ Disneyland character and parade performers in California have voted to join a labor union, with the Actors' Equity Association representing the group of roughly 1,700 workers to negotiate improvements in health and safety, wages, benefits, working conditions, and job security.
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# coppola megalopolis cannes
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vox ⇢ 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.
# ukraine russian russia
ft wsj reuters zerohedge euronews businessinsider 
nakedcapitalism bloomberg abcnews.go 247wallst nbcnews ⇢ 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.
# mercedes uaw union
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1819news theguardian ⇢ Despite a decisive loss at two Mercedes factories in Alabama, the United Auto Workers union vows to return and continue efforts to organize workers at nonunion plants across the nation.
# cents coffee crude
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bbc ⇢ 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.
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# tesla musk ev
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electrek.co theverge reuters ⇢ Tesla Chairwoman Robyn Denholm defended her oversight of CEO Elon Musk and the board's handling of his compensation package, pushing back against a Delaware judge's criticism and emphasizing her independence and diligence in her role.
# laundering moneylaundering unicredit
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theglobeandmail bloomberg theblock.co ⇢ 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.
# houston helens sthelens
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fortune ⇢ Houston is facing health risks from hot weather and poor air quality as power outages remain from deadly storms, with temperatures expected to reach 90 degrees and heat indexes approaching 100 degrees by midweek.
# caledonia newcaledonia fico
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semafor msnbc bloomberg ft thehill ⇢ The suspected would-be assassin of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has been ordered to remain in detention by the Specialised Criminal Court due to fears of him fleeing or committing further crimes.
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# newsworld latestnews checksbalance
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economist ⇢ In a recent symposium, philosopher Matt Zwolinski challenges Murray Rothbard's views on freedom and property rights as outlined in For a New Liberty, attempting to critique and counter Rothbard's arguments.
# combs ventura scheffler
wsj aol inc msnbc mediaite nbcnews reuters vox youtube zerohedge ⇢ Surveillance footage from 2016 shows Sean "Diddy" Combs physically assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a hotel, leading to bruises on her body that were visible two days later at a red carpet event they attended together.
# taco quintana tacos
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pennlive ⇢ 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.
# powell positivecovid workinghome
reuters abcnews.go barrons foxbusiness marketwatch bloomberg zerohedge ⇢ 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.
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# pla lam china
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japantimes.co.jp ⇢ Vietnam's Communist Party has named police minister To Lam as the new state president, in a major leadership reshuffle that also saw a new head of parliament nominated, amid a series of high-level resignations.
# album music eilish
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cbc.ca edition.cnn ft theguardian theweek ⇢ Miles Gaines is a rising Los Angeles hip-hop artist who is gaining attention with his latest release "Crescendos," showcasing his versatility and deep connection to hip-hop culture while achieving impressive chart positions and widespread acclaim.
# butker speech nfl
zerohedge msnbc nbcnews mediaite aol fastcompany businessinsider inc youtube bloomberg benzinga ⇢ 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.
# preakness derby stakes
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.
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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 ($3.7 million) in funds to the UNRWA. (Reuters)
- Rafah offensive
- Myanmar civil war
- Rakhine offensive
- 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
- 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 four-belt heavyweight champion in boxing history. (BBC Sport)
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# bridgerton season penelope
aol benzinga youtube bloomberg ⇢ The finale of "Mary & George" diverges from history but stays true to the spirit of the story as George and his mother concoct a plan to prevent his execution for treason against King James I.
# buenos buenosaires aires
theguardian bloomberg pbs seattletimes tipranks ft ⇢ 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.
# climate climatechange allergy
pbs cnbc bloomberg theweek fastcompany euronews wsj ⇢ Seasonal allergies are worse this year due to a warmer winter and earlier start of allergy season caused by climate change, leading to higher pollen levels, and effective ways to alleviate symptoms include keeping windows closed and taking allergy medications.
# lukenas deumic bankamerica
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.
# hublot unico chronographmovement
wsj youtube benzinga techcrunch ⇢ Hublot unveils the Unico Experience, a unique immersive digital realm where guests can engage with a virtual watchmaker to explore the craftsmanship and technology behind the Maison's in-house Unico chronograph movement and design their own bespoke timepiece.
# blood ascension trauma
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wxyz ⇢ Guthrie-Lourdes Hospital officials addressed the impact of the cyber-attack on Ascension, causing temporary closures of facilities and delays in prescriptions and appointments, but reassured patients that efforts are being made to return to normal operations.
# tribune journalists chicagotribune
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.