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# stock earnings stocks
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voanews ⇢ The recent revival of meme stocks, led by GameStop and AMC, quickly fizzled out after a brief surge in trading activity, with both companies seeing their gains erased and the overall market continuing to reach record highs.
# openai ai reddit
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nbcnews ⇢ The resurgence of Silicon Valley hustle culture is evident in the popularity of office nap pods among AI startups, such as Exa Labs, where employees live and work together in hacker houses, emphasizing the importance of productivity and commitment.
# trump biden debate
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businessinsider ⇢ Professional line sitters are cashing in on the high demand for spots at Donald Trump's hush-money trial in Manhattan's criminal court, with prices reaching up to $1,800 for someone to hold a spot in line.
# retirement socialsecurity income
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theguardian ⇢ Lawmakers are facing pressure to shore up the Social Security program before reduced monthly checks are a reality in 2033, with historical comparisons to the 1983 reforms highlighting the need for timely action.
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# walmart restaurant mcdonald
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wlwt ⇢ Rei's 2024 anniversary sale offers up to 30% off on outdoor essentials from top brands like The North Face and Patagonia, with additional discounts for REI co-op members and deals on past-season gear.
# tesla ev chinese
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scmp benzinga ⇢ Energy companies like BP, Enbridge, and Kinder Morgan are investing heavily in converting landfill gas into renewable natural gas (RNG) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable energy sources.
# cent housing canada
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abcnews.go marketwatch ⇢ Saskatchewan has seen a significant increase in rental prices, Toronto's office vacancy rate is being analyzed, and the debate over the hidden costs of 30-year mortgages is explored in The Globe and Mail's top real estate stories.
# ukraine russian russia
zerohedge marketwatch 
themoscowtimes ft nbcnews businessinsider reuters wsj abcnews.go bloomberg ⇢ The White House reacted sarcastically to the rare hug between Putin and Xi during their visit, highlighting closer military ties and a shared desire to challenge the international rules-based order and US alliances.
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# boeing calhoun spirit
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bbc ⇢ 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.
# apple paramount iphone
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huddleup.substack ⇢ Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut has been challenging as she adjusts to the higher level of play, facing tough defenses and experiencing early growing pains, but she remains determined to improve and adapt to the competition.
# gaza israel hamas
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reason ⇢ Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a missile that struck an oil tanker in the Red Sea, causing damage and a fire aboard the vessel, as part of their ongoing attacks on shipping amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.
# uaw mercedes union
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npr theguardian foxbusiness reuters benzinga wsj nbcnews aol ⇢ UAW president Shawn Fain accuses Mercedes-Benz of engaging in illegal behavior and vows to continue supporting the workers at the Vance plant in their efforts to unionize despite the recent election results.
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# pfizer moderna patent
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amgen aol barrons marketwatch ⇢ Intercept Pharmaceuticals presented new data showing that the combination therapy of OCA and bezafibrate in patients with PBC resulted in significant reductions in ALP levels and improvements in metabolic outcomes after six months of treatment.
# scheffler combs ventura
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vox ⇢ 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.
# coppola film megalopolis
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pbs ft abcnews.go seattletimes benzinga edition.cnn bloomberg businessinsider mediaite ⇢ Francis Ford Coppola, who self-financed his futuristic epic "Megalopolis" with $120 million, expressed indifference towards money, highlighted the relevance of his film in today's political climate, and emphasized the importance of artists in illuminating contemporary life.
# cents crude deliveryrose
apnews barchart wsj bloomberg ⇢ Pigs are flying again, but the question remains whether they can sustain flight for an extended period of time.
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# mccartney worth networth
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theweek ft abcnews.go financialpost seattletimes wsj youtube ⇢ The Trump family spends their billions on luxury properties such as an $11 million beachfront estate in St. Martin and a $15 million fleet of private aircraft, showcasing their extravagant lifestyle.
# ornament joyner sotheby
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marginalrevolution ⇢ This stately Colonial home in Wellesley Farms offers over 8,200 square feet of living space, including a luxurious kitchen, custom study, and lavish primary suite, all situated on three-quarters of an acre of land abutting conservation land.
# dupre harrisondupre advon
economist theweek wsj ft npr theguardian ⇢ Investigation by reporter Maggie Harrison Dupre found that AdVon, a third-party media contractor, has been generating AI-written content with fake authors and faces, leading to widespread publication in major news outlets.
# houston helens sthelens
nbcnews benzinga mediaite businessinsider wsj pbs aol axios reuters bloomberg ⇢ Verizon is waiving domestic call/text/data usage costs for postpaid consumer, small business, and prepaid customers in storm-affected areas of Texas and Louisiana, while also working to restore service to impacted customers.
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# binance gambaryan sudan
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theblock.co theglobeandmail youtube ⇢ A Nigerian court ruled that Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan can stand trial on behalf of the cryptocurrency exchange in a tax evasion case, while also facing charges of money laundering and engaging in financial activities without a license.
# powell positivecovid workinghome
abcnews.go finance.yahoo bloomberg foxbusiness marketwatch barrons ⇢ Jerome Powell, who has tested positive for Covid-19, will be delivering the commencement address remotely instead of in person due to his illness.
# frontier fees airlines
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onemileatatime thestreet ⇢ Frontier Airlines has introduced four ticket categories with varying prices and amenities, eliminating change and cancellation fees for three of the options, offering live phone support, and extending the time frame to redeem flight credits.
# betting dazn betmgm
marketwatch investorplace apnews nytimes bloomberg benzinga ft ⇢ The sports betting industry has seen significant growth since the federal ban was lifted in 2018, with companies like DraftKings and Caesars Entertainment showing strong financial performance and expanding into new markets.
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# pla taiwan china
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japantimes.co.jp reuters businessinsider benzinga ⇢ China's military advantages include a large manpower, a strong industrial base capable of producing modern weaponry, and substantial resources for military spending, positioning China as a growing power on the world stage.
# fico slovak assassination
bloomberg zerohedge reuters pbs ft theweek ⇢ The assassination attempt against Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico highlights how fake news can radicalize individuals, as the shooter was influenced by false narratives portraying Fico as a pro-Russian dictator, leading to the violent attack.
# buenosaires aires buenos
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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.
# dodge kuniskis stellantis
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freep ⇢ Stellantis announced organizational changes, with Chris Feuell appointed as Ram brand CEO and Matt McAlear as Dodge brand CEO, replacing Timothy Kuniskis who is retiring after 32 years with the company.
Wikipedia Current Events
May 18
Disasters and accidents
- 2024 Afghanistan–Pakistan floods
- At least 68 people are killed by floods in Ghor and Faryab Provinces, Afghanistan. (AP)
International Relations
- Foreign relations of Kyrgyzstan, Foreign relations of Pakistan
- The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan asks that Pakistani nationals in Kyrgyzstan stay indoors after mob attacks on Pakistanis and other foreign nationals. (AP)
Politics and elections
- 2023–2024 Georgian protests
- President Salome Zourabichvili vetoes the foreign agents law. (The Guardian)
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 Athletic)
May 17
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Israel–Hamas war
- Humanitarian aid during the Israel–Hamas war
- Humanitarian aid deliveries begin arriving at the U.S.-built Gaza floating pier. (Reuters)
- Rafah offensive
- The Israeli army recovers from Rafah the bodies of three people killed in the Re'im music festival massacre last October, including Shani Louk. (The New York Times)
- Hamas announces that an Israeli strike killed Sharhabil Sayed, a Hamas commander in Lebanon. (France 24)
- Israel announces that an Air Force strike killed Islaam Hamaisa, a commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad's Jenin Brigade. (Jerusalem Post)
- Humanitarian aid during the Israel–Hamas war
- Russian invasion of Ukraine
- Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
- Ukraine launches a massive drone attack across southwestern Russia, causing fires at several oil refineries, including at the port of Novorossiysk. (The New York Times)
- Kharkiv strikes
- At least three civilians are killed and 28 others are injured by Russian guided bombs in Kharkiv. (Reuters)
- Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
- 2024 Bamyan shooting
- Gunmen open fire on a group of tourists in Bamyan Province, Afghanistan, killing three Spanish citizens, two Afghan civilians and a Taliban guard. Seven others are injured. (Al Jazeera)
- Red Sea crisis
- Houthi forces shoot down a United States Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone with a surface-to-air missile over Marib Governorate, Yemen. Wreckage of the downed drone appears on social media. (ABC News)
- 2024 Ulu Tiram police station attack
- Two police officers are killed and another is injured outside the Ulu Tiram police station in Johor, Malaysia. The suspect is later fatally shot. Seven suspected members of Jemaah Islamiyah are arrested in connection to the attack. (CNA)
- Hezbollah–Israel conflict
International relations
- Azerbaijan–France relations, 2024 New Caledonia unrest
- France accuses Azerbaijan of being behind the protests and violence in New Caledonia after Azerbaijani and Togolese flags are seen alongside indigenous Kanak symbols at the protests. Azerbaijan has previously spoken out against French colonialism and supported pro-independence participants. (Al Jazeera)
Law and crime
- A man is shot dead by police after allegedly trying to set a synagogue on fire in Rouen, France. (BBC News)
- The RCMP identifies the killer of four people in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in 1976 and 1977 as American serial rapist Gary Allen Srery, who died in prison in 2011. (CFCN-TV)
- Iranian police arrest more than 260 people, including three European citizens, on suspicion of spreading Satanism and nudity in Iran. (ABC News)
- Police in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, arrest American golfer Scottie Scheffler, who was travelling to the 2024 PGA Championship, for assault of a police officer, criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals. (AP)
Politics and elections
- A brawl breaks out in the Legislative Yuan, Taiwan's parliament, following disagreements over draft reforms between the Democratic Progressive Party and the Kuomintang. (The Independent)
Science and technology
- Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope discover the earliest known merging of black holes, 740 million years after the Big Bang. (AP)
Sports
- The annual FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, awards Brazil the host rights for the 2027 Women's World Cup. (USA Today)
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fortune benzinga ⇢ Hard Rock International plans to close The Mirage casino on the Las Vegas Strip in July, laying off over 3,300 employees and rebranding the property with a new Guitar Hotel and modern theme.
# butker speech nfl
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fastcompany ⇢ Benedictine College nuns denounce Harrison Butker's commencement speech for promoting sexist and anti-abortion views, stating that being a homemaker is not the highest calling for women and rejecting his narrow definition of Catholicism.
# tribune chicagotribune journalists
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.
# caledonia newcaledonia french
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semafor euronews theweek ⇢ The French government has blocked access to TikTok in New Caledonia, marking the first time such a shutdown has occurred within the EU, amid protests over a draft law on local elections causing violence and concerns about freedom of expression.
# climate allergy climatechange
cnbc bloomberg wsj theweek fastcompany aol ⇢ Seasonal allergies are worse this year due to a warmer winter and earlier start of allergy season caused by climate change, leading to higher pollen levels, and effective ways to alleviate symptoms include keeping windows closed and taking allergy medications.