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Boeing set to launch its Starliner spacecraft, carrying astronauts in a major test flight, marking a pivotal moment for the aerospace giant.
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Oil prices ascend as Israel-Hamas ceasefire appears unlikely, signaling potential disruptions in global energy supply chains.
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cnbc ⇢ Arbitrum has outperformed other Ethereum Layer 2 solutions in terms of inflows and activity, but has faced challenges with declining DEX volumes and TVL, which could impact its growth in the future.
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scmp ⇢ Fed Governor Michelle Bowman is willing to raise interest rates if inflation stalls or reverses, citing factors such as supply-side improvements, geopolitical developments, fiscal stimulus, increased immigration, and continued labor market tightness as potential inflation risks.
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abcnews.go ⇢ Israel has closed the main crossing for Gaza aid and vowed a "powerful" operation in Rafah soon, as cease-fire talks with Hamas end without agreement and tensions escalate.
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pymnts ⇢ 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.
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wfla aol ⇢ The author's approach to owning an electric vehicle is to keep it for at least 10 years, not worrying about resale value, as advancements in technology may make current models seem outdated in the future.
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zerohedge ⇢ Police cleared a pro-Palestinian encampment at USC without arrests following unrest at universities across the US over the Israel-Hamas conflict, while UCLA announced the creation of a new Office of Campus Safety.
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msnbc ⇢ 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.
# carbon labour canada
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financialpost ⇢ 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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techcrunch aol bostonherald ⇢ Paramount Global has opened acquisition negotiations with Sony and Apollo after talks with Skydance lapsed, with Sony and Apollo making a $26 billion all-cash offer to buy Paramount, which is struggling following major losses and the departure of CEO Bob Bakish.
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mashed ⇢ Retailers are feeling the pressure to lower prices and offer discounts as consumers have become more frugal due to rising costs and stagnant incomes, leading to a decrease in spending on discretionary items.
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latimes ⇢ Generative AI is being used in the travel industry to efficiently respond to customer complaints and online reviews, helping companies address feedback and manage their reputation effectively.
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theregister bloomberg pbs wsj ⇢ The Pentagon is rushing to support Ukraine's battle-weary 47th Mechanized Brigade, equipped with top US military hardware, as they have been in continuous combat for many months and are in need of resupply and reinforcement.
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goodnewsnetwork investing ⇢ Qantas has agreed to pay up to $79 million to settle claims that it misled customers by selling tickets for canceled flights, with payments of $149 to domestic ticketholders and $298 to international ticketholders.
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japantimes.co.jp ⇢ Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Europe to strengthen economic ties and strategic partnerships, amidst concerns over China's growing power, alleged espionage activities, and defense trade with Russia, while facing protests over human rights abuses.
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businesswire seekingalpha ⇢ Boyu Plastic Machinery Co., Ltd. will showcase its innovative SPC flooring production lines, including conical twin screw, parallel twin screw, and building block twin screw production lines, at NPE2024: The Plastics Show in Orlando, Florida.
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king5 ⇢ Companies are developing synthetic coffee alternatives made from ingredients like chickpeas and lab-grown cells to combat the environmental and social issues caused by traditional coffee production, with potential for widespread adoption in the future.
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13wham wsj ⇢ The catastrophic floods in Brazil, driven by a combination of climate change and the El Niño weather pattern, are part of a global trend of extreme rain events that are worsening humanitarian and environmental crises worldwide.
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cbsnews ⇢ Forbes Magazine's annual list of the richest individuals in each state reveals Lukas Walton as Illinois' wealthiest person for the second year in a row, with a net worth of nearly $28 billion from his investments in environmental initiatives.
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nakedcapitalism nbcnews investing zerohedge bloomberg cnbc ⇢ Serial shoplifter Aziza Graves was found guilty on 53 counts of theft after stealing over $60,000 worth of merchandise from San Francisco stores, with surveillance video playing a crucial role in the jury's decision.
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May 6
Politics and elections
- 2024 Chadian presidential election
- Chadians elect their President between candidates Mahamat Déby and Succès Masra. (Reuters)
Sports
- 2024 NASCAR Cup Series
- 2024 AdventHealth 400
- Kyle Larson defeats Chris Buescher in the closest finish in NASCAR history, winning a photo finish by one-thousandth of a second. (AP)
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May 5
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Israel–Hamas war
- Israel–Hezbollah conflict
- Israeli air raids in Meiss Ej Jabal, Lebanon, cause "massive destruction," according to a Lebanese state-run agency, killing four civilians and injuring three others. In response, Hezbollah fires dozens of Katyusha and Falaq rockets towards Kiryat Shmona, Israel. (Reuters)
- Three Israeli soldiers are killed and ten civilians are injured when Hamas launches a rocket barrage at the Kerem Shalom border crossing. (Times of Israel) (Reuters) (Jerusalem Post)
- Hamas announces the end of ceasefire talks held in Cairo, Egypt, while Israel vows to continue its military operations. (AP)
- Israel–Hezbollah conflict
- Russian invasion of Ukraine
- Terrorism in Australia
Arts and culture
- With the closing performance of the The Celebration Tour at Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Madonna attracted 1.6 million people in a free concert and broke the record for the most attended stand-alone concert by any artist, and the all-time highest attended concert by a female artist. (Billboard)
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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 in Charlottesville, and arrest more than 15 students. (The Daily Progress)
- 2024 pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses
- 2024 Panamanian general election
- Panamanians elect their President and members of the National Assembly. (Reuters)
- José Raúl Mulino, the stand-in for former President Ricardo Martinelli wins the presidential election with more than 35% of the vote, after his three nearest opponents conceded. He will assume office in July. (AP)
- 2024 Togolese parliamentary election
- Togo's ruling party Union for the Republic wins the majority of seats in the National Assembly, with 108 out of 113 seats. (AP)
- The Israeli Cabinet votes to close all Al Jazeera offices in Israel, with Israeli authorities later raiding these offices. (AP) (Reuters)
- Thousands of Hungarians protest in Debrecen, Hungary, against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's rule and policies. (Reuters)
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mediaite businessinsider cnbc axios reuters ⇢ 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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ksat ⇢ 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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