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# earnings ai investorplace
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investing ⇢ Spotify CEO Daniel Ek acknowledges that the recent layoff of 1,500 employees has posed a significant challenge for the company's daily operations.
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t.co ⇢ Standard Lithium has successfully commissioned and validated the performance of the largest continuously-operating Direct Lithium Extraction column in North America, achieving high lithium recovery efficiency and contaminant rejection rates at their Demonstration Plant in Arkansas.
# tesla musk electric
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reuters finance.yahoo ⇢ A South Korean woman fell in love with a man pretending to be Elon Musk, who convinced her to give him $50,000 by talking about building Gigafactories and offering luxurious helicopter rides.
# china chinese beijing
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cnbc businessinsider ⇢ Chinese AI giant SenseTime suspended trading after its shares surged over 30% following the launch of its updated large language model, SenseNova 5.0, which boasts improved comprehension, reasoning, and application capabilities in various industries.
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# dimon bankruptcy zhao
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nbcdfw reuters ⇢ US prosecutors are seeking a three-year prison sentence and a $50 million fine for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao for his role in violating sanctions and money laundering laws, while his defense team argues for probation instead.
# trump trial pecker
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mediaite ⇢ The Supreme Court's legitimacy is at stake in the Trump immunity case, and a speedy ruling is necessary to ensure voters know the outcome before the election and to uphold the principles of jurisprudence.
# taco gucci kering
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barchart zerohedge ⇢ Oil prices ended higher today after recovering from overnight weakness, driven by a Bloomberg report on potential U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil, with analysts expecting a fifth straight week of crude inventory builds and a drawdown in product stocks.
# ukraine aid russian
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semafor ⇢ The author, who has extensively studied World War I and its consequences, firmly believes that war should never be considered as a solution to any problem and has embraced pacifism as a result.
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# google unitedhealth fired
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cbsnews aol finance.yahoo benzinga ⇢ Google has once again delayed its plans to ban third-party cookies in its Chrome browser, now pushing the deadline back to at least early 2025 due to concerns from industry, regulators, and developers.
# tiktok bytedance ban
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washingtonpost ⇢ India banned TikTok in 2020 due to privacy concerns and threats to sovereignty following a military clash with China, leading to users and content creators migrating to other platforms like YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels.
# ftc noncompete noncompetes
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abcnews.go pbs ⇢ The FTC has approved a nationwide ban on noncompete agreements to give American workers the freedom to job-hop without restrictions, potentially leading to higher wages, increased job mobility, and more entrepreneurial opportunities.
# israel columbia gaza
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reason investing aol ⇢ Pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses have led to arrests and tensions, with Jewish students at Columbia supporting the movement and speaking out against the weaponization of antisemitism, while a federal civil rights complaint has been filed against Rutgers University for fostering anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian bigotry.
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# energy power plug
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theglobeandmail marketwatch finance.yahoo aol ⇢ Wind power has overtaken fossil fuels as the UK's largest source of electricity generation, with wind generating 39.4% of the country's electricity in the first quarter of 2024, according to data from think tank Ember.
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mises theglobeandmail ⇢ Leaders in the US and Canada who have embraced aggressive climate policies are facing backlash from voters due to the increased costs of electricity, heating, and goods, prompting some to scale back their climate ambitions.
# jetblue flight boeing
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theguardian benzinga reuters ⇢ The Biden administration has issued new rules for airlines requiring automatic cash refunds for canceled flights and transparency on extra fees, aiming to protect passengers from surprise charges and ensure fair treatment.
# retirement advice savings
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money.usnews ⇢ A bookkeeper from Florida, Mary, aged 59, sold her home to pay off debts but has no retirement savings, facing a bleak future as she struggles to downsize in an expensive housing market.
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# amazon grocery delivery
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theverge ⇢ Amazon has launched a new grocery delivery subscription service for Prime members and EBT customers, offering unlimited delivery on orders over $35 from Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, and local grocery retailers for $9.99 per month.
# oracle nashville ellison
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nypost ⇢ Oracle CEO Larry Ellison announced plans to move the company's world headquarters to Nashville, Tennessee, citing the city's vibrant culture, appeal to employees, and central location in the healthcare industry as key factors in the decision.
# tv scripps media
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niemanlab bloomberg benzinga siliconvalley mediaite ⇢ Cava is prioritizing streaming ads to boost brand awareness, shifting focus to digital-first platforms like YouTube, Meta, and TikTok, while also exploring new media channels and partnering with a new media agency.
# sports women athletes
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marketplace ⇢ The Oakland A's are close to finalizing a move to Las Vegas, but face challenges from a Nevada teachers union over public funding for a proposed $1.5 billion ballpark, questioning the allocation of public money to a billionaire owner.
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# abortion care patients
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dealbreaker ⇢ Idahoans United for Women and Families plans to ask voters to restore abortion access and reproductive health care rights in Idaho after lawmakers failed to modify strict abortion bans, leading to a shortage of health care providers.
# reserveboard woodside climate
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sec.gov dealbreaker barrons tipranks benzinga ⇢ Woodside Energy's climate plan was rejected by shareholders at its annual general meeting, with a 58% vote against the plan, marking the strongest protest seen against any listed company worldwide on climate-related resolutions.
# apple ipad iphone
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investorplace theglobeandmail barrons theregister tipranks techcrunch ⇢ Apple is expected to launch new iPad models on May 7, with potential changes to the iPad Pro and iPad Air, as well as announcements of new colors for iPhones, Apple Watches, and accessories.
# home insurance mortgage
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financialpost finance.yahoo ⇢ The surge in home insurance costs, driven by factors such as weather disasters and rising re-insurance rates, is adding to inflation pressures on Americans and making homeownership even more unattainable for many families.
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# cruise caribbean royalcaribbean
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japantimes.co.jp wsj asia.nikkei ⇢ Walter Biscardi runs his travel business remotely from cruise ships for three months each year, utilizing improved WiFi reliability but facing challenges with video calls and finding power outlets, recommending Virgin Voyages for remote workers.
# mac leibovitz anxiety
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# overtime salaried rule
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wgntv wsj ⇢ The Biden administration has expanded overtime pay to cover 4.3 million more workers by raising the salary threshold for eligibility, allowing salaried employees who earn less than $1,128 per week to receive time-and-a-half for working over 40 hours.
# lloyds auction lloydsbanking
wsj reuters tipranks bbc.co.uk theguardian bloomberg zerohedge ⇢ Lloyds Banking Group's profits fell by 28% in the first quarter of the year due to intense competition in the mortgage and savings market, leading to a drop in net interest income and customer deposits.
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April 23
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Israel–Hamas war
- Israel–Hezbollah conflict
- An Israeli Air Force airstrike kills two people and injures six others in Hanine, Lebanon. (Reuters)
- Nasser Hospital mass graves, Nasser Hospital siege
- United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk calls for an international investigation after hundreds of bodies are discovered in mass graves near the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip. (The New York Times)
- Israel–Hezbollah conflict
Disasters and accidents
- 2024 Lumut mid-air collision
- Two Royal Malaysian Navy helicopters collide in mid-air during a rehearsal parade in Lumut, Malaysia, killing all ten people on board. (CNA)
- English Channel migrant crossings
- Five migrants drown while attempting to cross the English Channel and 49 others are rescued. (Reuters)
- At least 21 migrants die after their boat capsizes off the coast of Djibouti. (Reuters)
- A Douglas DC-4 crashes into the Tanana River in Alaska, United States, shortly after takeoff from Fairbanks, killing two people on board. (Anchorage Daily News)
International relations
- International recognition of the State of Palestine, International reactions to the Israel–Hamas war
- Jamaica becomes the 140th UN member state to recognize the State of Palestine. (Jamaica Observer)
- North Korea and weapons of mass destruction
- North Korea claims that it tested a new command-and-control system in a simulated nuclear counterstrike. (CNN)
Politics and elections
- Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak announces that he plans to increase the United Kingdom's defence budget to 2.5% of its GDP by 2030, totaling around £85 billion. (The Guardian) (Reuters)
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# indonesia rupiah tourists
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marginalrevolution economist ⇢ Indonesian presidential candidates have been promising to raise the country's growth rate to 7% for two decades, but so far, these pledges have not been fulfilled despite some economic achievements.
# moon meteor meteorshower
businessinsider cnbc aol fastcompany wsj benzinga seattletimes ⇢ The Lyrid meteor shower will align with the April full moon, also known as the "pink" moon, making it harder to see the shooting stars, but stargazers can still try to spot them by finding a dark viewing spot away from city lights.
# megan garcia stallion
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# swift album tortured
aol theweek wsj fortune ⇢ Taylor Swift's elementary school teacher described her as always writing poetry, even in music class, and believes she may have sparked her creativity, which has been evident in her successful music career and recent album releases.
# reno mail brightline
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rgj theweek latimes fastcompany ⇢ The U.S. Postal Service is moving Reno's mail-processing operations to Sacramento despite opposition from Nevada's congressional delegation and local officials, citing a $40 billion investment strategy to upgrade its processing, transportation, and delivery networks.