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# bank crypto market
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investorplace ⇢ International hedge funds and investment banks such as Goldman Sachs, UBS, and BNP are turning more positive on Chinese stocks, with foreign investors increasing their buying activity and potential for further gains in the market.
# dividend nvidia ai
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barrons ⇢ 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.
# trump biden noem
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nbcnews ⇢ 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.
# israel jazeera aljazeera
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seattletimes ⇢ Efforts are being made by Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S. to prevent the collapse of talks between Israel and Hamas on a hostage deal that could lead to a ceasefire in Gaza, with a main sticking point being the end of the war.
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# retirement socialsecurity lottery
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nbcchicago ⇢ 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.
# tesla ev subaru
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economist ⇢ Despite being touted as "apocalypse-proof" by Elon Musk, Tesla's Cybertruck has faced issues such as getting stuck in rough terrain and facing recalls, with one instance requiring a tow truck to free it from sand on Nantucket Island.
# protests campus students
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ft ⇢ 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.
# buffett berkshire apple
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forbes ⇢ The Berkshire Hathaway meeting provided insight into Warren Buffett's successor Greg Abel's capabilities, with Buffett indicating that Abel will also handle the company's investments, raising questions about the succession plan.
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# dorsey bluesky gala
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dailymail.co.uk ⇢ Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is causing controversy on the platform by sharing insider information and potentially revealing the reasons behind his departure, stirring up speculation and intrigue among users.
# stores eggs caribbean
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kmbc businessinsider marketwatch asia.nikkei yahoo dailymail.co.uk ⇢ 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.
# canada carbon canadian
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cbc.ca reuters seattletimes ⇢ 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.
# labour workers ftc
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mises wsj ⇢ 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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# ai sora elevenlabs
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ritholtz ⇢ ElevenLabs CEO believes that digitally watermarking synthetic voices is the true solution to combat deepfakes in AI voice technology, allowing users to differentiate between real and fake audio clips.
# xi macron french
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japantimes.co.jp ⇢ 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.
# paramount sony apollo
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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.
# qantas flights airline
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goodnewsnetwork theglobeandmail abcnews.go ⇢ Qantas Airways has agreed to pay a $66 million penalty and start a $20 million remediation program for passengers affected by flight cancellations, following a lawsuit accusing the airline of illegally selling tickets for cancelled flights.
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# boeing ryanair flight
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foxbusiness ⇢ Boeing is hoping to redeem itself in the space industry by launching its Starliner capsule to ferry NASA astronauts to the International Space Station, after facing setbacks and criticism on Earth.
# godwin abc abcnews
seattletimes investing axios mediaite nytimes aol theweek ⇢ ABC News President Kim Godwin has announced her retirement from broadcast journalism after a tumultuous three-year run, with Disney veteran Debra OConnell taking over for the time being to lead the network.
# ukraine russian brigade
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theregister zerohedge finance.yahoo businessinsider pbs bloomberg ⇢ Germany has accused Russian threat actor Fancy Bear, linked to the GRU intelligence service, of orchestrating cyberattacks targeting German infrastructure, government, and private industry in response to Germany's plan to send tanks to Ukraine.
# westpac wbc westpacbanking
tipranks investing reuters bloomberg wsj businessinsider ⇢ The synthetic drug crisis in West Africa, particularly in Sierra Leone, has led to a state of emergency due to the widespread abuse of the drug "kush," which is believed to be made with ground human bones.
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# oil deepwater saudiarabia
bloomberg reuters wsj theguardian theglobeandmail ⇢ 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.
# populist libertarianism populism
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bbc.co.uk ⇢ Right-wing populist movements in Europe, while not having a coordinated economic strategy, generally oppose liberal policies and thrive in post-communist countries with unreformed economies, such as Hungary and Serbia.
# planters recall listeria
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ksat wsj thedailyupside ⇢ 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.
# tiktok ban digiday
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politico.eu theguardian washingtonpost theregister socialmediatoday ⇢ A lawsuit filed against Meta Platforms argues that users should have the right to control their social media feeds using external tools, such as a browser extension that allows them to unfollow all content fed to them by Facebook's algorithm.
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# gwen stefani shelton
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chowhound ⇢ 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.
# floods brazil storms
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thenewstribune axios reuters bloomberg wsj bostonherald ⇢ 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.
# google meta mckinnon
cnbc finance.yahoo theregister wsj businessinsider bloomberg ⇢ To combat the Google effect and improve memory recall, take a moment to try to remember information before searching online, write down important details by hand, and actively engage in the learning process to strengthen memory pathways.
# foxconn flooring boyu
reuters scmp japantimes.co.jp benzinga ⇢ Foxconn reported record April sales with a 19% increase, offered a positive outlook for the second quarter despite it being an off-peak season, and expects growth in both revenue and operations.
Wikipedia Current Events
May 6
Politics and elections
- 2024 Chadian presidential election
- Chadians elect their President between candidates Mahamat Déby and Succès Masra. (Reuters)
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 Celebration Tour at Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, American singer 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)
Disasters and accidents
- 2024 Brazil floods
- The death toll from the ongoing heavy flooding in southern Brazil increases to 78, with more than 100 people still missing. (Reuters)
- 2024 Kenya floods
Politics and elections
- Israel–Hamas war protests
- 2024 pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses
- Virginia State Police 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)
Sports
- 2024 Formula One World Championship
- 2024 Miami Grand Prix
- In auto racing, McLaren driver Lando Norris wins his first Formula One race after winning the Miami Grand Prix. (DW)
- 2024 Miami Grand Prix
- 2024 NASCAR Cup Series
- 2024 AdventHealth 400
- Kyle Larson defeats Chris Buescher in the closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history, winning a photo finish by one-thousandth (0.001) of a second. (AP)
- 2024 AdventHealth 400
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# schultz howardschultz howard
bloomberg wsj marketwatch ⇢ Former Starbucks CEO Schultz is calling for operational improvements after the company reported a significant decline in sales, emphasizing the need for a strategic plan to address the challenges faced by the coffee chain.
# panama martinelli mulino
pbs bloomberg reuters mises wsj ft ⇢ Panama's general election, dominated by former president Ricardo Martinelli who was barred from running, has voters weighing promises of economic prosperity and migration crackdowns amidst political turmoil and protests.
# women female feminism
zerohedge asia.nikkei nytimes ⇢ The "Man vs Bear" debate highlights the feminist argument that women tend to focus on feelings over facts, leading to exaggerated perceptions of victimhood and a desire for power through perceived injustices.
# coffee mushrooms beanless
businessinsider finance.yahoo theguardian aol bloomberg ⇢ 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.
# whitney loans equityloans
finance.yahoo wsj 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.