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investing ⇢ The Utilities sector, particularly the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF (NYSEARCA:XLU), has seen significant growth this year due to the increasing demand for power from data centers to support AI processes, leading to a potential AI play.
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wsj ⇢ 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.
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singletracks siliconvalley ⇢ 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.
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financialpost ⇢ The government's deficit spending and interest on the debt are projected to continue increasing, leading to inflation that the Fed may struggle to contain, regardless of who wins the election.
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tech.co abcnews.go theguardian ⇢ CrowdStrike is showing stronger revenue growth compared to Palo Alto Networks, but Palo Alto Networks is undergoing a strategic shift towards AI leadership in cybersecurity, which may impact its financial performance in the short term.
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bostonherald benzinga ⇢ 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.
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scmp bloomberg ⇢ 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.
# russian ukraine russia
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nakedcapitalism nbcnews ⇢ Deadly Russian airstrikes hit the cities of Kharkiv and Odesa, killing two people and injuring many others, as Ukrainian troops fight to halt Russian advances in the region amidst escalating conflict.
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youtube reuters ⇢ 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.
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space washingtonpost abcnews.go finance.yahoo 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.
# gaza israel hamas
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apnews mediaite seattletimes ⇢ Fierce fighting in the northern Gaza Strip, particularly in Jabalia, is intensifying as American aid is being delivered via a US-built pier off the coast, raising concerns of potential clashes near US troops.
# coppola film megalopolis
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vox ft abcnews.go seattletimes mediaite bloomberg ⇢ Yórgos Lánthimos' Cannes 2024 film "Kinds of Kindness" is a dark and surreal anthology triptych that explores themes of submission, doppelgängers, and cults, with a mysterious character connecting the three distinct stories.
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freep ⇢ 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.
# mercedes uaw union
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cbsnews nbcnews pbs aol axios abcnews.go ⇢ 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.
# cents crude deliveryrose
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institutionalinvestor euronews zerohedge ⇢ 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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fastcompany aol wsj benzinga ⇢ Spain has introduced a new heat alert map to help prevent heat-related deaths by providing more accurate heat alerts and temperature thresholds based on data from 52 provincial areas and 182 'meteohealth zones'.
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# pfizer moderna cancer
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endpts ft aol ⇢ 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.
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marginalrevolution finance.yahoo ⇢ Disneyland Resort costumed character employees have voted to unionize under the Actors’ Equity Assn in order to create a healthier and safer working environment, joining their counterparts in Walt Disney World in Florida.
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wxyz finance.yahoo marketwatch barrons ⇢ 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.
# newsworld checksbalance latestnews
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economist ⇢ Global news highlights include ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the continued spread of the Omicron variant, protests in Kazakhstan, the aftermath of the deadly tornadoes in the US, and the latest developments in the conflict in Ethiopia.
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cnn benzinga ⇢ 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.
# combs ventura scheffler
aol wsj msnbc nbcnews mediaite thestreet vox inc youtube 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.
# newcaledonia caledonia french
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semafor 247wallst zerohedge msnbc ⇢ 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.
# aires buenos buenosaires
theguardian bloomberg pbs seattletimes ft mises wsj euronews marginalrevolution 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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edition.cnn theweek ft latimes wsj theguardian ⇢ 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.
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japantimes.co.jp ⇢ Due to a weak yen, Tokyo hotels are 30%-40% cheaper than those in New York and London in dollar terms, making them more affordable for international visitors and allowing operators to potentially increase prices.
# butker speech nfl
zerohedge msnbc nbcnews mediaite aol fastcompany inc businessinsider benzinga youtube mises ⇢ 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.
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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
- 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 benzinga youtube bloomberg ⇢ Fans of "Bridgerton" are praising the representation of characters with disabilities in season 3, including a deaf character and a character who uses a wheelchair, with some viewers interpreting Francesca Bridgerton as being "autistic-coded."
# 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.
# fico slovakia robertfico
reuters euronews bloomberg pbs ft 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.
# iphone apple ipad
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theinformation marketwatch thestreet ⇢ 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.
# taco quintana tacos
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# sudan southsudan oil
wsj youtube seattletimes ⇢ South Sudan is on the verge of finalizing a $13 billion oil-backed loan from a UAE company, despite facing challenges in managing debts supported by its oil reserves, according to UN experts.
# 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.