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aol ⇢ Wall Street analysts upgraded MasterCard to Overweight with a $531 price target, citing strong revenue growth projections and potential in consumer payments, while also upgrading Boston Beer to Buy with a $360 price target.
# trump biden trial
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thehill ⇢ A statistical model based on YouGov survey data shows that racial minorities, young voters, and those with religious affiliations are among the Americans switching from Biden to Trump in the upcoming presidential election.
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fiercebiotech ⇢ Singaporean biotech start-up Mirxes, known for its stomach cancer detection kit, is targeting a Hong Kong IPO to raise at least US$100 million, with plans to expand its presence in China and educate the market on the benefits of molecular testing.
# china chinese tariffs
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theregister ⇢ Lawrence Wong has been sworn in as Singapore's new prime minister, facing challenges such as a falling birthrate and technological disruptions, promising a different leadership approach and continuity in key positions within the government.
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tech.co theguardian tipranks ⇢ Google Business Profile, formerly known as Google My Business, is a free service that allows business owners to create profiles with details about their services, such as images, contact information, descriptions, reviews, and more, to improve their visibility on Google.
# retirement socialsecurity age
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benzinga ⇢ Social Security benefits receive regular cost-of-living adjustments, with an average increase of 3.8% between 1975 and 2023, providing a crucial safeguard against inflation for retirees, who can also consider investing in dividend-paying stocks, REITs, and annuities.
# ukraine russian russia
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ft euronews zerohedge economist theguardian 247wallst businessinsider bloomberg ⇢ 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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katu ⇢ MenuSifu celebrates its 10-year anniversary by launching new products and partnerships at NRA 2024, including teaming up with Happy Cashier and Hestia to provide groundbreaking restaurant automation solutions for front and back of house operations.
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# gaza israel israeli
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seattletimes ⇢ Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a missile that struck an oil tanker in the Red Sea, damaging the vessel but causing no casualties, as part of their ongoing attacks over the Israel-Hamas war and disrupting trade routes.
# boeing blueorigin origin
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space washingtonpost finance.yahoo ft businessinsider seattletimes marketwatch ⇢ 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.
# blackrock arts publicgood
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slate cnbc inc ⇢ 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.
# mercedes union uaw
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foxbusiness reuters wsj ⇢ 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.
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theweek ⇢ Nicola Coughlan negotiated a clause in her Netflix contract to have a PG-rated cut of Bridgerton season 3 made for her parents, but she also proudly chose to be "very naked" in a scene as a empowering statement against body shamers.
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electrek.co ⇢ 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.
# housing rent nkenge
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nbcphiladelphia nytimes cnbc 247wallst ft wsj ⇢ 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.
# houston weather hurricane
businessinsider euronews pbs nbcnews reuters ft benzinga bbc bloomberg mediaite investorplace ⇢ Extreme weather, exacerbated by climate change, is degrading the accuracy of navigation systems and hindering military operations, making it difficult for commanders to plan missions and prepare for weather effects.
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aljazeera ⇢ 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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foxnews ⇢ 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.
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sportico fastcompany investorplace cnbc benzinga bloomberg youtube ⇢ The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is sponsoring each Aces player for $100,000 annually for the 2024 and 2025 seasons, receiving praise from players for their support and investment in the team.
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# cents dairy deliveryrose
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institutionalinvestor barchart zerohedge seattletimes finance.yahoo euronews ⇢ 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.
# genesis dcg bankruptcy
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theblock.co reuters wsj bloomberg cointelegraph tipranks inc ⇢ Genesis Global has received court approval to start a payout plan that will return almost 97% of its assets to creditors, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, following a successful Chapter 11 repayment plan confirmation.
# preakness derby stakes
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news.google ⇢ 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.
# starlink indonesia bali
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asiafinancial seattletimes ⇢ Elon Musk arrived in Bali to launch Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia, aiming to provide high-speed internet access to underserved regions, particularly in the health, education, and maritime sectors, as part of the country's digital technology development goals.
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# africa shutdowns tinder
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time mises theguardian fastcompany ⇢ Access Now reported that 2023 saw the highest number of internet shutdowns globally, with India leading the list by imposing 116 shutdowns, including a 212-day shutdown in Manipur, affecting 3.2 million people and hindering documentation of atrocities.
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veranda 247wallst ⇢ Hong Kong start-up Innotier, founded by Juliana Lam, diversified from mask production to antimicrobial clothing such as underwear and baby clothes, utilizing silver ion technology to kill germs and viruses on fabric surfaces.
# tiktok bytedance ban
inc reason asiafinancial scmp axios bloomberg seattletimes bostonherald abcnews.go ⇢ President Joe Biden signed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act of 2024, which aims to either spin-off TikTok from ByteDance or ban the app due to concerns about data security and potential Chinese propaganda.
# caledonia newcaledonia french
zerohedge euronews msnbc pbs 247wallst ⇢ 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.
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May 19
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Myanmar civil war
- The Arakan Army claims control of Buthidaung, in Rakhine State, near the border with Bangladesh. (Reuters)
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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aol youtube wsj msnbc nbcnews zerohedge ⇢ 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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# scheffler scottiescheffler scottie
reuters wsj inc mediaite ⇢ White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy clashed over President Biden's thoughts on golfer Scottie Scheffler's arrest, with Jean-Pierre expressing condolences for the victim of a prior accident and emphasizing the ongoing legal process.
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wxyz seekingalpha ⇢ 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.
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cnn ⇢ A 72-year-old woman in New Jersey won over $2 million on a slot machine at Atlantic City's Bally's Casino, but the casino is refusing to pay out due to a technical glitch, leaving her anxious about being unable to help her homeless son.
# hale umass sun
businessinsider benzinga aol wsj ⇢ The Ellis Island Honors Society awarded the 2024 Ellis Island Medals of Honor to 88 honorees in finance, entertainment, technology, philanthropy, and media during a gala on Ellis Island, celebrating their contributions to the United States.