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Saudi Crown Prince and US Adviser Discuss Gaza, Bilateral Ties
Saudi Crown Prince and US National Security Adviser engage in critical talks on Gaza and fortifying bilateral ties.
China Probes EU, US, Japan, Taiwan Chemicals for Dumping
China initiates a significant anti-dumping investigation into chemical imports from the EU, US, Japan, and Taiwan.
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# stock stocks inflation
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theblock.co ⇢ 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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cointelegraph ⇢ 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.
# openai ai reddit
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investors tipranks ⇢ The world is grappling with AI through international summits, laws like the EU's AI Act, and initiatives like the AI Pact to address AI safety, accountability, and regulation for companies and policymakers.
# tesla chinese china
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nytimes ⇢ Tesla is working hard to get Elon Musk's 2018 compensation package reapproved by shareholders, Ford is appealing to suppliers to reduce costs for its struggling EV business, Faraday Future's stock saw a massive rally, and Rivian partnered with Google.
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# trump biden trial
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tippinsights zerohedge ⇢ 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.
# retirement income socialsecurity
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thestreet ⇢ A retirement plan distribution, or withdrawal of funds, can occur in various forms such as normal, early, Required Minimum Distributions, qualified, periodic, or lump sum distributions, each subject to different tax implications and penalties.
# frontier housing airlines
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nakedcapitalism ⇢ 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.
# boeing calhoun blueorigin
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fortune ⇢ 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.
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# gaza israel hamas
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apnews mediaite seattletimes ⇢ Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel's War Cabinet, threatens to resign from the government if a new plan for the war in Gaza is not adopted within three weeks, deepening a divide in Israel's leadership.
# cfpb bureau court
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dealbreaker reason aol ⇢ 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.
# pfizer drug fda
bloomberg newsweek euronews axios marketwatch benzinga nbcnews thehill finance.yahoo reuters zerohedge ⇢ 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.
# ukraine russian russia
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theglobeandmail euronews zerohedge businessinsider nakedcapitalism bloomberg nbcnews asia.nikkei abcnews.go ⇢ 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.
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# mercedes uaw union
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bbc thehill aol wsj abcnews.go ⇢ The United Auto Workers' efforts to unionize workers at two Mercedes-Benz plants in Alabama were unsuccessful, with workers voting against union representation due to aggressive opposition and false promises made by the company.
# houston hurricane sthelens
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theweek ⇢ Heavy seasonal rain in Afghanistan has caused flooding, resulting in at least 68 deaths, significant financial losses, and destruction of homes, properties, and agricultural land, prompting calls for assistance from local authorities and humanitarian organizations.
# butker speech college
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tech.co 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.
# disney sports mirage
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latimes ⇢ 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.
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# coppola megalopolis cannes
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vox theguardian ⇢ Andrea Arnold's new film "Bird" at Cannes 2024 follows a young girl named Bailey living in a chaotic squat in North Kent, who finds solace and connection with a mysterious and kind stranger named Bird.
# tiktok musk bytedance
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cbsnews ⇢ A smear campaign against NPR led by rightwing activists, including Chris Rufo, escalated into a conspiracy theory involving NPR's new chief executive, Katherine Maher, being accused of being a CIA agent and orchestrating regime change in North Africa.
# rei armour sale
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travelandleisure ⇢ Once seen as a strong competitor to Nike, Under Armour is now facing challenges such as declining sales, management controversies, and an identity crisis, struggling to maintain its relevance in the sportswear market.
# taco restaurant quintana
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wthr ⇢ Restaurants are struggling with declining sales due to price increases, leading to a focus on value and affordability, with chains like McDonald's and Starbucks offering deals to lure back consumers while Walmart benefits from the trend towards eating at home.
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11alive barrons bloomberg ⇢ 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.
# pelosi depape scheffler
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semafor msnbc nbcnews reuters axios ⇢ David DePape, the man who attacked Paul Pelosi with a hammer in the Pelosi home while Nancy Pelosi was out of town, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for assault and attempted kidnapping of a federal official.
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# preakness derby stakes
pbs nbcnews aol marketwatch benzinga bloomberg ft ⇢ 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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# bridgerton season penelope
aol youtube bloomberg benzinga ⇢ Season 3 of 'Bridgerton' features classical covers of popular pop songs like Taylor Swift's "Snow on the Beach" and BTS' "Dynamite" as Colin and Penelope navigate their friends-to-lovers relationship in the Regency era.
# combs ventura cassie
aol youtube wsj vox msnbc nbcnews mediaite ⇢ 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.
# aires buenosaires buenos
theguardian bloomberg pbs seattletimes 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.
# caledonia newcaledonia french
zerohedge euronews pbs semafor msnbc ft ⇢ Nickel prices on the London Metal Exchange surged to their highest level in over a year as riots in New Caledonia disrupted production, leading to concerns about supply shortages and driving up demand for the metal.
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 ($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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# netflix nfl tv
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techcrunch latimes ⇢ Netflix has acquired the rights to two NFL games on Christmas Day in a three-year deal, paying $75 million per game, to attract a live audience of 20 to 30 million people and provide premium advertising inventory for their new ad-supported offering.
# iphone ipad apple
inc marketwatch 247wallst aol tipranks theblock.co ⇢ 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.
# hublot unico ipg
wsj youtube benzinga ⇢ 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.
# fico slovakia robertfico
reuters euronews bloomberg zerohedge ⇢ 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.
# 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.
# album music eilish
benzinga latimes wsj aol ⇢ 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.
# tribune journalists chicagotribune
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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.