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The Cost of Canadian Entrepreneurship
Opinion piece highlights the hefty price of staying in Canada for entrepreneurs amid financial and regulatory challenges. #BusinessClimate
LA's Uneven Revival
Downtown Los Angeles experiences a residential boom but office workers are slow to return, affecting the commercial real estate market. #UrbanShift
Snack Makers Feel the Pinch
Rising popularity of weight-loss drugs impacts snack manufacturers' profits as healthier consumer choices take precedence. #ConsumerHealth
EQT's Billion-Dollar Tech Deal
EQT acquires technology consulting firm Perficient in a massive $3 billion deal, signaling confidence in the tech consulting sector. #TechAcquisition
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u.today ⇢ Realty Income stock is currently trading at a discount due to higher interest rates, but the company's size, conservative management, and historically reliable dividend make it a strong investment opportunity for those seeking a steady income.
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deadline ⇢ Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has reduced its stake in Apple by 13% for tax reasons, making it the second quarter in a row that the conglomerate has decreased its investment in the tech giant.
# ai nvidia technology
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reason ⇢ Warren Buffett warns that the development of artificial intelligence could lead to disastrous consequences for society, as it may enable scammers to more effectively carry out their crimes.
# inflation fed rate
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wolfstreet ⇢ The freeze of federal funding for the clean-tech agency SDTC is causing significant setbacks for Canadian startups like QEA Tech, leading to job losses, project delays, and loss of credibility among partners.
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# israel gaza israeli
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wsj ⇢ Hamas and Israel have ended cease-fire talks in Cairo, with Israel vowing a military operation in the near future and closing the main crossing point for humanitarian aid to Gaza after Hamas attacked it.
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washingtonpost economist ⇢ A full-time Cleveland Uber driver who earned $17,000 in 2023 explains why the job is no longer worth the money due to low pay, long hours, and increasing expenses.
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nbcchicago ⇢ Social Security recipients saw their largest COLA of 14.3% in 1981, but next year's projected 2.6% raise will be significantly lower, prompting seniors to consider budget cuts and additional income sources.
# protesters university protests
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msnbc bloomberg ⇢ The class of 2024 has faced a disrupted college experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic, missed out on traditional milestones, and now must navigate pro-Palestinian protests on campus as they prepare to enter a competitive job market.
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# trump election biden
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benzinga mediaite zerohedge nbcnews ft reason reuters msnbc abcnews.go axios ⇢ Donald Trump is facing a hush-money trial in Manhattan Supreme Court for falsifying business records to conceal payments to a porn star during his 2016 White House run, with the judge warning him for violating a gag order multiple times.
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thenewstribune reuters wsj axios benzinga aol ⇢ Severe floods in southern Brazil have killed at least 60 people, left over 80,000 people displaced, and caused widespread devastation, with the Guaiba river reaching record levels and the state governor calling for a "Marshall Plan" for rebuilding.
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nj nypost ⇢ Consumers, including regular fast-food diners like Denis Montenaro, are turning away from fast food chains as prices continue to climb, leading to a decline in traffic and sales for major companies like McDonald's, Starbucks, and Yum Brands.
# russian ukraine russia
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japantimes.co.jp zerohedge economist bloomberg businessinsider pbs wsj ⇢ Putin's gas empire has crumbled as Gazprom suffered its worst loss in 25 years, with European countries reducing their reliance on Russian gas imports and turning to other suppliers like Norway.
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tipranks deadline bostonherald bloomberg ⇢ NASA's XRISM mission, in collaboration with JAXA, utilizes a 36-pixel camera called Resolve to detect soft X-rays and analyze the chemical fingerprints of elements in cosmic sources with unprecedented detail and accuracy.
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airlive apnews abcnews.go ⇢ Boeing locked out 125 unionized firefighters in Washington state after negotiations over a new contract broke down, with the union accusing the company of prioritizing corporate greed over safety.
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asia.nikkei ⇢ The Tory party's hopes for the next election rely heavily on the UK economy, with upcoming economic indicators such as interest rates, growth figures, and inflation numbers expected to show signs of improvement.
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businessinsider tipranks bloomberg reuters investing ⇢ The global synthetic drugs crisis has reached West Africa, where individuals are resorting to digging up human bones in order to create a drug known as 'kush'.
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edition.cnn ⇢ Meredith Whitney, the "Oracle of Wall Street," suggests that injecting $3 trillion into the U.S. economy through a proposed reform to the mortgage market, specifically involving home equity loans, could provide a significant stimulus without federal spending.
# japan yen tokyo
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koreajoongangdaily.joins ⇢ Japan is looking to leave behind its decades of economic stagnation, with rising inflation, a soaring stock market, and the end of negative interest rates signaling a potential end to the country's "Lost Decades."
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asiafinancial reuters apnews ft seattletimes ⇢ French President Macron is expected to urge Chinese President Xi Jinping to address trade imbalances and use his influence with Russia over the war in Ukraine during Xi's visit to Paris.
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marginalrevolution ft semafor wsj ⇢ The Grand Opening Weekend festivities at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto featured back-to-back concerts by Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton, with the new 5,000-person Theatre and 400-room hotel unveiling marking a significant milestone in Toronto's entertainment and hospitality landscape.
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foxbusiness ⇢ South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem touts former President Donald Trump's endorsement of her new book, despite reports that Trump was "disgusted" by her admission of shooting her dog, Cricket, for rambunctious behavior.
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foodsafetynews wsj ⇢ Hormel Foods has issued a recall for Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts and Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts distributed to five states in the southeast U.S. due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.
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benzinga pbs wsj nbcnews aol reuters ⇢ Mystik Dan, with 18-1 odds, narrowly won the 150th Kentucky Derby by a nose, beating Sierra Leone and Forever Young in a tight finish, marking the third consecutive year a horse with 15-1 odds or worse has won the race.
# google search antitrust
businessinsider cnbc finance.yahoo wsj investing ⇢ A product manager who worked at both Meta and Google revealed that while both companies offer great opportunities, Google may provide better work-life balance and stability, while Meta offers more growth potential but with higher stress and pressure.
# deepwater oil rystad
theguardian theglobeandmail aol benzinga bloomberg ⇢ Calls are growing for urgent talks between the UK and Scottish governments, PetroChina, and Ineos to protect the future of Scotland's only remaining oil refinery at Grangemouth, which is set to cease oil refining operations next year.
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azfamily ⇢ Younger Republicans are more moderate on immigration than older generations, questioning negative narratives about immigrants and showing less support for aggressive immigration crackdowns, according to a survey by The Harris Poll.
Wikipedia Current Events
May 5
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Israel–Hamas war
- Israel–Hezbollah conflict
- Israeli air raids in Meiss Ej Jabal cause "massive destruction," according to a Lebanese state-run agency, killing four civilians and wounding three others. In response, Hezbollah fires dozens of Katyusha and Falaq rockets towards Kiryat Shmona, lightly injuring a man from shrapnel. (Reuters)
- Three Israeli soldiers are killed and ten civilians are injured after Hamas launches a rocket barrage at the Kerem Shalom border crossing. (Times of Israel) (Reuters) (Jerusalem Post)
- Hamas announces the end of the ceasefire talks held in Cairo, Egypt, while Israel vows continued military operations. (AP news)
- Israel–Hezbollah conflict
- Russian invasion of Ukraine
- Terrorism in Australia
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- Israel–Hamas war protests
- 2024 pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses
- Virginia State Police storm and dismantle a pro-Palestine encampment on the University of Virginia campus, while arresting more than 15 students. (The Daily Progress)
- 2024 pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses
- 2024 Panamanian general election
- Panamanians head to the polls to elect their President and members of the National Assembly. (Reuters)
- The Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu's Cabinet votes to close all Al Jazeera offices in Israel. Israeli authorities later raid Al Jazeera's offices. (AP) (Reuters)
- Thousands of Hungarians protest in Debrecen against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's rule and policies. (Reuters)
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nakedcapitalism ⇢ A recent survey of 333 medical professionals in sports medicine found that there is generally a positive attitude towards CBD and cannabis, with the majority supporting the removal of marijuana from the list of prohibited substances in sports.
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nymag benzinga businessinsider ⇢ Amazon is offering exclusive discounts up to 56 percent on travel essentials, including luggage, accessories, clothing, and tech, for Prime members, making it the perfect time to stock up before the busiest travel season of the year.
# bergner spin betting
thestreet cnbc inc pymnts ⇢ Glen Taylor, owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves, believes the recent changes in NBA ownership are due to the increased value of teams, and looks for potential owners who are invested in the community and team.
# pacific missiles china
wsj bloomberg benzinga ft ⇢ China's rapidly growing Rocket Force, equipped with thousands of missiles including "carrier killers" and the "Guam Express," poses a significant threat to U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific region, raising alarm among American officials and military leaders.