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# stock earnings stocks
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investing ⇢ Despite facing challenges and being considered overvalued in the automotive market, Tesla's potential for future endeavors in artificial intelligence, including self-driving technology and humanoid robots, suggests that it is currently trading at a discount.
# openai ai altman
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sfchronicle ⇢ Tech companies like OpenAI and Google have recently unveiled advanced AI models like GPT-4o and Gemini Pro, showcasing their ability to process and interact with various forms of data in a natural and sophisticated manner.
# trump biden debate
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abcnews.go ⇢ A poll reveals a surprising preference for former President Donald Trump over President Joe Biden concerning the economy, despite Biden's administration overseeing better job market and economic growth, indicating a potentially close race in the upcoming elections.
# housing rent walmart
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siliconvalley aol ⇢ 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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# inflation cfpb credit
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pymnts ⇢ 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.
# gold silver copper
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mises barchart ⇢ Silver is leading the precious metals rally with a nearly 6% increase in prices, reaching its highest level since 2013, while gold remains strong and near record highs, supported by geopolitical uncertainty and central bank demand.
# boeing calhoun blueorigin
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reuters finance.yahoo ft businessinsider inc ⇢ Spirit AeroSystems, a Boeing supplier, is laying off 450 workers due to a slowdown in orders and deliveries of Boeing aircrafts following safety concerns and investigations into production practices.
# gaza israel hamas
zerohedge aol euronews apnews mediaite seattletimes bloomberg reuters wsj businessinsider 
semafor ⇢ House Democrats have accepted $6.5 million in donations from major political families, including Soros, Rockefeller, and Pritzker, who have funded student groups involved in anti-Israel protests on college campuses.
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# retirement socialsecurity income
finance.yahoo aol 
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edition.cnn ⇢ Striving for the maximum $4,873 Social Security benefit may not be worth it for most, as it requires waiting until age 70, only replaces a small percentage of high earners' income, and may not cover all living expenses.
# coppola film megalopolis
euronews seekingalpha ft benzinga 
latimes wsj abcnews.go seattletimes mediaite aol bloomberg ⇢ Andrea Arnold's new film "Bird" at Cannes 2024 follows a young girl named Bailey living in a chaotic squat in North Kent, who finds solace and connection with a mysterious and kind stranger named Bird.
# china chinese tariffs
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japantimes.co.jp wsj ft asia.nikkei finance.yahoo 247wallst theguardian ⇢ China's property stimulus plan, which includes easing mortgage rules and encouraging local governments and SOEs to buy unsold housing inventory, may need more time, money, and policy support to effectively revive the property sector and economic recovery.
# laundering moneylaundering unicredit
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bleepingcomputer ⇢ Two individuals, Yicheng Zhang and Daren Li, were arrested for allegedly laundering over $73 million through cryptocurrency scams involving convincing victims to invest in fraudulent schemes and transferring funds through shell companies and cryptocurrency platforms.
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# russian ukraine russia
euronews 
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nakedcapitalism semafor asia.nikkei ⇢ The State of the Union highlights the diplomatic progress between Turkey and Greece, while also addressing the escalating domestic unrest in Georgia following the passing of a controversial foreign influence law and the disappointing economic outlook for the region.
# paramount sports nba
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sportico ⇢ 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.
# uaw mercedes union
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thehill cnbc axios bloomberg theguardian wsj reuters edition.cnn abcnews.go benzinga ⇢ The United Auto Workers lost a union vote at two Mercedes-Benz factories in Alabama, seen as a setback for labor organizing efforts in the South, despite winning concessions and continuing to organize at other auto plants in the region.
# pfizer moderna drug
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theglobeandmail barrons ⇢ The Biden administration has proposed reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, moving it from a schedule I to a schedule III drug under the US Controlled Substances Act, in recognition of its medical use and lower potential for abuse.
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# houston hurricane helens
businessinsider nbcnews aol benzinga wsj axios 
pbs mediaite bloomberg euronews reuters bbc ⇢ Houston opened water distribution centers for residents without power after severe storms caused by tornadoes and straight-line winds left over 500,000 customers without electricity, resulting in seven deaths and significant damage to schools and infrastructure.
# mises publicgood ethics
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marketplace ⇢ Mark Cuban jokingly offered Bobbi Altoff $5 million for a home in Southern California, but cautioned her on the high costs of homeownership in the state and suggested alternative ways to invest in real estate.
# combs ventura scheffler
wsj aol inc nbcnews mediaite msnbc 
vox youtube thestreet zerohedge ⇢ Surveillance footage from 2016 shows Sean "Diddy" Combs physically assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a hotel, leading to bruises on her body that were visible two days later at a red carpet event they attended together.
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# buenosaires aires buenos
theguardian bloomberg pbs abcnews.go wsj euronews 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.
# powell positivecovid workinghome
barrons foxbusiness finance.yahoo marketwatch abcnews.go bloomberg ⇢ 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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thepointsguy foxbusiness bloomberg ⇢ Frontier Airlines has eliminated fees for flight changes and cancellations, introduced pricing transparency with four travel class options, and extended the validity of flight credits, while the U.S. government cracks down on junk fees in the airline industry.
# bridgerton season penelope
aol benzinga youtube bloomberg ⇢ Season 3 of 'Bridgerton' features classical covers of popular pop songs like Taylor Swift's "Snow on the Beach" and BTS' "Dynamite" as Colin and Penelope navigate their friends-to-lovers relationship in the Regency era.
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# iphone apple ipad
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cbsnews theregister asia.nikkei ⇢ 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.
# lukenas dazn deumic
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nypost ft benzinga ⇢ A 25-year-old Bank of America credit trader collapsed and died of a suspected cardiac arrest while playing soccer at an industry event, marking the second recent death of a young employee within the firm's Wall Street divisions.
# fico slovakia robertfico
euronews bloomberg reuters pbs ft zerohedge ⇢ Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in serious condition after undergoing surgery following an assassination attempt, with a suspect arrested and the government continuing to function normally.
# dodge ram kuniskis
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detroitnews cnbc bloomberg ⇢ Longtime Stellantis executive Tim Kuniskis is retiring after 32 years, leading to new leadership for the Dodge and Ram brands with Christine Feuell taking over as head of Ram trucks and Matt McAlear becoming CEO of the Dodge brand.
Wikipedia Current Events
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)
- Rafah offensive
- 2024 New Caledonia unrest
- The death toll from the protests and riots in New Caledonia rises to six people. (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 people are missing from several areas off the coast of Tunisia. (Al Jazeera)
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. (AP)
Politics and elections
- 2023–2024 Georgian protests
- President Salome Zourabichvili vetoes the proposed "Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence". (The Guardian)
- The Communist Party of Vietnam nominates the current Minister of Public Security Tô Lâm to be the next President, after the previous President stepped down due to the 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)
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# butker speech nfl
msnbc businessinsider inc nbcnews mediaite aol 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.
# newcaledonia caledonia french
euronews pbs semafor 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.
# blood ascension dejoy
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11alive ⇢ 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.
# taco quintana mexican
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yahoo inc ⇢ An Indiana judge ruled that tacos and burritos are considered sandwiches, allowing a restauranteur to open a new Mexican-style restaurant in Fort Wayne after a legal battle over the definition of sandwiches.
# mirage las lasvegas
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cnn benzinga nbcnews ⇢ The chaotic opening of Sands Macau, the first challenger to Stanley Ho's gambling empire, marked the end of Macau's casino monopoly system, with scuffles breaking out as thousands of people gathered in hopes of receiving free gambling chips.
# tribune journalists chicagotribune
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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.