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Pulse of the Hour
Buffett's Cash Mountain Sparks Musk's Imagination
Elon Musk weighs in on Warren Buffett's $189 billion cash reserves, suggesting potential strategic moves for Berkshire Hathaway.
Australia Clashes with China in Skies
Tension escalates as Australia protests Chinese military's use of flares near its helicopter, signaling heightened regional uncertainties.
Boeing Blasts Off with Starliner
Boeing's Starliner space capsule is set for a landmark crewed launch, marking a pivotal moment in the new space race.
Gen Z Shakes Up Job Market with AI
Employers inundated with identical AI-generated cover letters as Gen Z job seekers harness artificial intelligence in the application process.
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Cluster
# buffett berkshire ai
finance.yahoo
Is It Too Late to Buy Realty Income Stock?╎finance.yahoo
seattletimes
Berkshire Hathaway event gives good view of Warren Buffett’s successor but also raises new questions
economist
Big tech’s great AI power grab
apnews
Berkshire Hathaway event gives good view of Warren Buffett's successor but also raises new questions
pymnts
Mytheresa Aims to Be ‘Winner’ of Luxury eCommerce Downturn
wccftech
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Discloses The Company’s “Secret Sauce”, Says He Still Serves Dishes The Best
aol
Here's the 'true solution' to the problem of audio deepfakes, according to the CEO of ElevenLabs
tipranks
Meta or Truth Social: Top Investor Chooses the Superior Social Media Stock to Buy
fool
Here's the 1 Stock Warren Buffett Thinks Should Outperform the S&P 500 Without as Much Downside
theregister
That time when Microsoft bought and killed Nokia phone unit
247wallst
Want $500 Per Month In Passive Income? Invest In These Stocks
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⇢ 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.
# resources limited update
tipranks
Vanguard Group Reduces Stake in Link Administration╎tipranks
reuters
Australia's Westpac net profit falls 16%, announces additional $661 million buyback
bloomberg
Westpac Profit Hits Expectations, Lifts Buyback by $661 Million
wsj
Westpac's First-Half Profit Falls, Lifts Buyback
investing
Westpac raises share buyback by $661 million even as costs and competition bite
youtube
Are Samba Shoes Helping Adidas Sales?
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⇢ Westpac raised its share repurchase programme by $661 million, declared a special dividend, and reported a 16% decrease in first-half profit due to competition and high costs, while maintaining a strong balance sheet and capital ratio.
# inflation rate yen
wolfstreet
The Reasons the Fed’s Bowman is “Willing” to Hike Rates if “Incoming Data Indicate Progress on Inflation Has Stalled or Reversed”╎wolfstreet
bloomberg
Country Garden Deadlines Pose First Big Test of Bond Guarantees
marketwatch
Stock-market bulls face test as consumers start to show signs of stress
barchart
Earnings, the Yen and Other Key Things to Watch This Week
reuters
Slowing global economy to mean smaller revenue bump in Australian budget
ambcrypto
FLOKI: Is a bull rally on the way? Examining key indicators
wsj
Stock Funds Fell 5% in April
zerohedge
Which States Have The Highest Minimum Wage In America?
fool
U.S. Money Supply Is Doing Something So Rare That It Hasn't Happened Since the Great Depression -- and a Big Move in Stocks May Follow
asiafinancial
China Services Sector Eases in April But New Orders Grow: Caixin
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⇢ 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.
# israel hamas gaza
foxbusiness
Hims & Hers CEO walks back praise for anti-Israel protesters after stock drops╎foxbusiness
mediaite
Dem Sen. Mark Kelly Backs Law Enforcement Breaking Up Pro-Palestine College Protests If There Are ‘Unlawful Acts’
bostonherald
Israel shutters local Al Jazeera
pbs
News Wrap: Israel shuts down Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after Hamas attack
wsj
A Plan for Palestinian Prosperity
axios
Wide remaining gaps put Israel-Hamas hostage deal talks at risk of collapse
nbcnews
Hamas says latest cease-fire talks have ended. Israel vows military operation in ‘very near future.’
reuters
Israeli authorities raid Al Jazeera after shutdown order
washingtonpost
Twitch streamers are stepping up their coverage of campus protests
semafor
Israel bans, raids Al Jazeera as Hamas returns to Doha following ceasefire talks
businessinsider
Turkey suspended trade with Israel pending a permanent cease-fire in Gaza. Here's what that could mean for Israel
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⇢ Sen. Mark Kelly supports law enforcement intervening in pro-Palestine college protests if there are unlawful acts, stating that protesters who commit crimes should be arrested and expressing concern over rising anti-Semitism at the demonstrations.
Movers
Cluster
# tesla ev musk
wsj
Why During a Recession Is a Great Time to Start a New Company - WSJ╎wsj
theglobeandmail
Worried about the resale value of your EV? My approach is simple: Don’t sell
barrons
Tesla Has a New Model. It Should Boost Sales
thedailyupside
Shell Sold Millions of ‘Phantom’ Carbon Credits
abcnews.go
FTC is 'just getting started' as it takes on Amazon, Meta and more, Chair Lina Khan says
seattletimes
PSE may turn off power in parts of WA to prevent wildfires this year
barchart
Tesla Stock Put Options Are Still Highly Priced
247wallst
10 American Cities Destroyed by Outsourcing Jobs
aol
UAW workers ratify US labor deal with Daimler Truck
slowboring
For a cleaner future, we must end the litigation doom loop
japantimes.co.jp
Japan's labor crunch persists despite slight improvement
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⇢ 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.
# trump noem biden
cnbc
Trump hush-money porn star trial: Here's what's happened so far╎cnbc
benzinga
Donald Trump Says He's Not Concerned About His Legal Challenges: 'In A Way, I Don't Care ... Life Is Life'
msnbc
'He is on record': Weissmann reveals key Trump admission that’s 'on paper'
mediaite
‘Theater of the Absurd’: Trump Goes On Wild 31-Post Truth Social Spree While Attending Formula 1 Race
axios
Maryland emerges as 2024's most brutal Senate primary
zerohedge
Cognitive Decline: Biden Campaign Says They Will Shorten His Speeches
businessinsider
Ex-GOP Rep. Ken Buck says he wanted to leave Congress 'about three weeks' after he arrived: 'It took me a long time to figure out how to…
foxbusiness
BARK Air launching this month, offering costly 'white paw experience' for dogs and their owners
wsj
Why Mike Johnson Won't Be Kevin McCarthy'd
nbcnews
Sen. Tim Scott dodges on whether he would accept 2024 election results
theweek
What would it be like in jail for Trump if he's convicted?
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⇢ 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.
# home retirement fdic
fortune
Gen Z will pay dearly for this U.S. blunder on the massive debt that boomers, Gen X, and millennials are dumping on them, former White…╎fortune
finance.yahoo
$3 trillion could be injected into the U.S. economy without any federal spending by tweaking this corner of the mortgage market, ‘Oracle…
fool
Here's the Largest COLA Social Security Has Ever Paid. 2025's Won't Be Anywhere Close
businessinsider
Downtown Los Angeles is bustling with new residents. Not so much with office workers, though
wsj
Return of the Housing Godzillas
inc
Beach Reads for Personal Finance
ktla
Study: The hardest place to save money in America is in Southern California, but it’s not L.A
seattletimes
Who can be trusted for retirement advice? New rules strengthen protections
cnbc
62% of parents feel burnt out, study shows: 3 tips to manage the stress
bloomberg
Adani in Talks With Banks to Borrow $600 Million for Gas Unit
dailymail.co.uk
Woman reveals how she was forced to sell her dream home after one year
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⇢ Former White House economist Todd Buchholz warns that Gen Z will bear the burden of the massive U.S. debt left by previous generations, as the Treasury Department missed an opportunity to secure cheap debt through issuing super-long bonds.
# qantas flights tickets
markets.businessinsider
Qantas Airways Stock Price╎markets.businessinsider
businessinsider
Qantas will pay up to about $79 million to resolve claims it sold tickets for canceled flights
investing
Australia's Qantas agrees to $66 million penalty in flight cancellation case
edition.cnn
Australia’s Qantas to pay $79 million to settle ‘ghost flights’ case
nytimes
Qantas to Pay $79 Million For Selling Tickets on Canceled Flights
ndtv
Qantas To Pay $66 Million Fine After "Ghost Flights" Scandal
bbc
Qantas agrees payouts over 'ghost flights'
seattletimes
Qantas agrees to pay $79 million in compensation and a fine for selling seats on canceled flights
theguardian
Qantas to pay $120m after allegedly selling tickets for cancelled flights
aol
Qantas will pay up to about $79 million to resolve claims it sold tickets for canceled flights
marketwatch
Qantas to pay A$100 million fine for selling tickets for canceled flights
theglobeandmail
Qantas Airways faces US$66 million court penalty for flight cancellations
tipranks
Qantas Airways to Compensate Customers and Face Fine
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⇢ 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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Cluster
# xi macron hungary
apnews
China's president arrives in Europe to reinvigorate ties at a time of global tensions╎apnews
seattletimes
Macron sets Ukraine as top priority as China’s Xi Jinping pays a state visit to France
wsj
Chinese leader Xi Jinping's first visit to Europe in nearly five years is shaping up as a test of the continent's willingness to confront…
theguardian
Xi Jinping arrives in France with Ukraine and an EU trade row at the top of his agenda
reuters
French bakers make world's longest baguette, beating Italy
ft
Xi and Macron to hold talks with trade tensions on agenda
abcnews.go
Macron sets Ukraine as top priority as China's Xi Jinping pays a state visit to France
bloomberg
Macron Hosts Xi as China Trade Tensions Loom Large
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⇢ Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Europe to strengthen economic ties, despite concerns over Chinese influence, espionage, and defense trade with Russia, while facing protests demanding respect for Tibetan and Uyghur rights.
# paramount sony apollo
nytimes
Sony and Apollo in Talks to Acquire Paramount╎nytimes
nasa.gov
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businessinsider
China's hype video for its lunar base showed what looked like a NASA Space Shuttle lifting off, which it then realized and tried to fix
forbes
Paramount Officially Opens Talks With Sony And Apollo In Takeover Bid, Report Says
marketwatch
Paramount reportedly approves buyout talks with Sony, Apollo
hollywoodreporter
James Cameron and Ari Emanuel Offer Support of Skydance’s Bid for Paramount
youtube
Sony, Apollo Express Interest In Buying Paramount
investing
Paramount bidders await word from special committee evaluating options
variety
Paramount Global to Pursue Simultaneous Talks with Sony/Apollo and Skydance as M&A Drama Drags On
seekingalpha
Paramount's Sale Still A 'Twilight Zone' Mess
tipranks
Sky Network Continues Aggressive Share Buy-back
techcrunch
Why NASA is betting on a 36-pixel camera
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⇢ 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.
# ukraine russian brigade
businessinsider
Russian soldiers were convicted of over 100 murders when they returned home last year, a report says╎businessinsider
reuters
Russian attacks on Ukraine energy system caused $1 bln in damages - minister
bloomberg
Russia Will Hold Tactical Nuclear Weapon Drills, Tass Says
youtube
Will the $60bn US military aid package turn the tide for Ukraine
ft
Finland boosts war readiness in face of Russian aggression
theregister
Germany points finger at Fancy Bear for widespread 2023 hacks, DDoS attacks
zerohedge
US Pushing G-7 To Accept Long-Term $50 Billion Aid Package For Ukraine
finance.yahoo
How Putin’s gas empire crumbled
pbs
Ukraine marks 3rd Easter at war as its east comes under fire from Russian troops and drones
economist
The Kremlin wants to make Ukraine’s second city unliveable
wsj
Foreign bondholders, including BlackRock and Pimco, plan to press Ukraine to start paying interest on its debt again as soon as next year,…
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⇢ Russian soldiers convicted of over 100 murders upon returning home in 2023, with a 900% increase from the previous year, attributed to enduring mental health issues, alcoholism, drug abuse, and the return of ex-convicts from penal military units.
# boeing airbus airlines
foxbusiness
Japan Airlines grounds flight after pilot's drunken behavior at hotel the night before: Report╎foxbusiness
whnt
Boeing to lay off over 100 employees in Huntsville
wsj
Boeing locked out about 130 firefighters who work at its 737 factory and other operations in Washington state following a contract dispute…
seattletimes
Boeing faces critical launch Monday ferrying astronauts to the International Space Station
airlive
United Airlines #UA381 is declaring an emergency inbound Austin due to low fuel
youtube
Riyadh Air Set to Begin Commercial Operations
bloomberg
Riyadh Air Teases Follow-Up Aircraft Orders Ahead of 2025 Debut
zerohedge
Boeing Supplier Spirit Aerosystems Sues To Block Texas Safety Probe
apnews
Commercial jet maker Airbus is staying humble even as Boeing flounders. There's a reason for that
finance.yahoo
Is Boeing Stock a Buy?
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⇢ 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.
Cluster
# oil deepwater saudiarabia
theguardian
Calls grow for urgent talks to protect future of Grangemouth oil refinery╎theguardian
theglobeandmail
Big Oil finds more to love in deepwater exploration fields
bloomberg
Saudi Arabia Posts Budget Deficit as Capex Spending Climbs
theregister
Undersea bit barn biz offers 90-day trial of submerged server system
scmp
Saudi Arabia raises Asia-bound flagship crude oil prices for the third month in a row
finance.yahoo
Oil nudges higher after Saudi Arabia hikes prices
wsj
Oil Steady, Supply Concerns in Focus
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⇢ 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.
# godwin abc abcnews
seattletimes
Kim Godwin out as ABC News president after 3 years as first Black woman as network news chief╎seattletimes
investing
ABC News President Kim Godwin steps down, memo says
axios
ABC News president Kim Godwin steps down
mediaite
ABC News Chief Kim Godwin Out at Network: ‘I Leave With My Head Held High’
nytimes
ABC News’ President, Kim Godwin, to Step Down
wsj
ABC News President Kim Godwin Is Stepping Down
aol
Embattled ABC News President Kim Godwin steps down after tumultuous run
theweek
Today's political cartoons
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⇢ 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.
# coffee starbucks schultz
bloomberg
Starbucks Ex-CEO Schultz Urges Operational Fix After Big Miss╎bloomberg
wsj
Howard Schultz Urges Starbucks to Fix its U.S. Business
marketwatch
Former CEO Howard Schultz says Starbucks needs to overhaul its customer experience
finance.yahoo
Why You May Soon Be Drinking Synthetic Coffee
forbes
Write It Down: Historians Will Conclude 2021-Present Was Not Inflation
theguardian
Functional fungi: mushroom coffee is UK’s latest ‘healthy’ food trend
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⇢ 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.
# crypto ethereum address
businessinsider
Bitcoin trader loses almost $70 million after sending crypto to wrong online account address╎businessinsider
bloomberg
More Than 90% of Stablecoin Transactions Aren’t From Real Users, Study Finds
pymnts
Crypto Firms Engage in Aggressive Fundraising to Boost Valuations
ambcrypto
Arbitrum leads Ethereum L2s in key areas: Will ARB’s price follow?
theblock.co
Bitcoin surpasses one billion transactions processed, eight hundred weeks after launch
aol
Bitcoin trader loses almost $70 million after sending crypto to wrong online account address
u.today
$38 Million Worth of BlackRock's IBIT Scooped Up by Hong Kong-Based Asset Management Firm
theglobeandmail
Bombarded with spam texts? Stats show the problem is getting worse in Canada
coindesk
Less Than 10% of Stablecoin Transaction Volume Coming from Real Users: Report
seattletimes
How Scammers Are Stealing Food Stamps From Struggling Americans
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⇢ Crypto firms are engaging in aggressive fundraising to boost valuations as the digital asset space recovers, with companies embracing crypto payments and investors willing to pay higher prices for successful deals.
Cluster
# cra macklem gender
benzinga
Cannabis In Sports Medicine: Here's What Doctors Really Think╎benzinga
theglobeandmail
Poilievre tight-lipped on what Conservatives might do with capital gains tax changes
wsj
Reclassifying Marijuana Could Unlock Billions in Tax Savings for Cannabis Companies
financialpost
Taxpayers' ombudsperson is reviewing CRA's handling of bare trust rules
vox
You could soon get cash for a delayed flight
zerohedge
Texas AG Threatens "Every Possible Response" After Defiant Austin Allows "Gender Affirming" Care For Minors
economist
How American politics has infected investing
theguardian
Gender-specific toilets to be required in non-residential buildings in England
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⇢ 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.
# eggs stores retail
dailymail.co.uk
National fashion chain to shut down all 540 stores in weeks╎dailymail.co.uk
aol
Retailers jacked up prices and squeezed consumers. They might have just blinked
masslive
This popular mall store is closing 500+ locations, including 6 in Mass
yahoo
Wayfair Way Day 2024 is epic
businessinsider
I visited Walmart and saw more than 25 premium items you might not expect to find there
marketwatch
Clothing retailer Rue21 files for bankruptcy, will close all of its stores
theguardian
How rental ‘libraries of things’ have become the new way to save money
theweek
How much can you save shopping secondhand?
pymnts
Are Consumers ‘Done With Fast Food’ as Prices Climb?
latimes
Eight arrested in multi-million dollar retail theft operation, Los Angeles County sheriff officials said
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⇢ Teen fashion chain Rue21, with 543 stores across the US, is shutting down all locations in the next four to six weeks due to financial difficulties exacerbated by the shift to online shopping and competition from other retailers.
# caribbean cruise msc
benzinga
Grand Opening Weekend Festivities with Back-to-Back Concerts by Superstars Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Mark Unveiling of Great Canadian…╎benzinga
nypost
The best Cinco de Mayo food deals in 2024: Taco Bell, Chipotle, more
thestreet
Royal Caribbean builds on its biggest edge over Carnival, Norwegian
seattletimes
Bellevue Arts Museum through the years
woodtv
No clothes? No problem: Nude cruise to set sail from Florida next year
bloomberg
CityLab’s Most Popular Stories This Week
wkrn
BNA braces for estimated 42K+ passengers to depart from Nashville Sunday
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⇢ 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.
# planters recall listeria
foxbusiness
Planters nuts recalled after discovery of potentially fatal contamination╎foxbusiness
newsweek
Nut recall as warning issued to customers
delawareonline
Several tons of beef recalled from Walmart, including stores in Maryland and Pennsylvania
foodsafetynews
Publisher's Platform: Walnut E. coli Outbreak is likely 20 times larger than reported
fda.gov
Hormel Foods Sales, LLC Recalls a Limited Number of Planters® Honey Roasted Peanuts 4 Oz. and Planters® Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts…
firstalert4
Schnucks recalls 3 cheese spreads over concerns of contamination
ksat
Public health alert issued for possibly contaminated chorizo sold at H-E-B
benzinga
Plant Growth Regulators Market Size & Share, Growth Analysis, Opportunities and Future Developments
wsj
Is Candy Healthier Than Spinach?
thedailyupside
Weight-Loss Drugs Are Dragging Down Snack Makers’ Bottom Line
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⇢ 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.
Cluster
# populist libertarianism populism
mises
Does Libertarianism Reject Communities? Libertarianism Actually Strengthens Them╎mises
wsj
Crime and Progressive Lack of Punishment
bbc.co.uk
The rise of Sweden's super rich
euronews
European populism
⇢ 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.
# kush drug bones
pbs
Panama holds general election dominated by former president who was barred from running╎pbs
bloomberg
Bribery Charge Against US Congressman Implicates Mexico’s Azteca
mises
Javier Milei vs. the Status Quo
wsj
The Dictator's Son Wanted His Yacht Back. That's When Trouble Started for Two Oilmen
ft
Last-minute stand-in wins Panama presidency
riskhedge
The beginning of the end of cancer?
nakedcapitalism
Tuberculosis Emergency in California After Death in Homeless Shelter Outbreak; Follows Chicago Migrant Shelter Cluster and Earlier IM Doc…
aol
America has a $250 billion problem: Microplastics have invaded our bloodstreams and may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke
businessinsider
The global synthetic drugs crisis has hit West Africa, where people are digging up human bones to make a drug called 'kush'
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⇢ 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.
# miami race grandprix
benzinga
Mystik Dan Triumphs At Kentucky Derby, Marking Third Consecutive Year Horse With 15-1 Odds Or Worse Wins Race╎benzinga
aol
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos hang out with celebrities in Miami during the F1 Grand Prix weekend
pbs
Mystik Dan edges to victory at 150th Kentucky Derby in closest 3-horse photo finish since 1947
reuters
McLaren's Norris wins Miami Grand Prix for first F1 win
nbcnews
McLaren's Lando Norris wins his first Formula 1 race at thrilling Miami Grand Prix
youtube
Tom Brady’s Company, Autograph, Wants You To Engage With Your Favorite Athlete...Including the GOAT
pymnts
Crypto.com Looks to Sports to Capture Non-Crypto Audience
mediaite
Formula 1 Crowds Cheer As Donald Trump Arrives, Chant ‘USA! USA!’
politico
Gensler's SEC racks up legal wins against crypto - POLITICO
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⇢ 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.
# water floods storms
semafor
Brazil’s floods reveal the growing danger of extreme rain╎semafor
pbs
Severe floods in southern Brazil kill at least 60 people, force more than 80,000 to evacuate
bloomberg
Lula Visits Southern Brazil With Dozens Missing in Record Floods
reuters
Death toll from rains in southern Brazil climbs to 66, over 100 still missing
youtube
East Africa Endures Heavy Rains, Severe Floods
thenewstribune
The South Sound is expected to have rain now, sun later
axios
Severe storms, including "intense tornadoes," threaten 40 million this week
theguardian
Mains water begins returning to 32,500 East Sussex properties after pipe burst
bostonherald
Beware spring fever disrupting the workplace
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⇢ 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.
Stocktwits
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GME GameStop Corp
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ZVSA ZyVersa Therapeutics Inc
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GALA.X Gala Games
PRFT Perficient Inc.
PPY.X Patriot Pay
SPT Sprout Social Inc
OLE.X OpenLeverage
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BRK.B BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC
SQ Block Inc
WLD.X Worldcoin
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QUIK Quicklogic Corp
Cluster
# philippines vietnam missiles
asia.nikkei
South Korean soccer coaches make mark in Southeast Asia╎asia.nikkei
pbs
What a rapidly changing civil war means for the future of Myanmar
bloomberg
‘Blazing Furnace’ Turns Vietnam Into Another Chinese Province
benzinga
China's Growing Missile Arsenal Is Putting US Officials On Edge
zerohedge
US Covert Missile Launcher Touted As Game Changer In Future Taiwan War
mashed
The Chain Restaurant With The Best Fried Chicken
reuters
Chinese tariffs could leave cognac makers with too much brandy
businessinsider
Hundreds of thousands of fish died in a single reservoir in Vietnam, another sign of how climate change is strangling the economy
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⇢ 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.
# busbice homeless boy
huduser.gov
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aol
A 9-year-old boy mistook a millionaire for a homeless man and gave him his last dollar, report says
cnbc
From 25 years in prison to just four months: Inside the final verdict on a crypto billionaire CEO archrivalry
zerohedge
Matt Taibbi Uncensored: Finance Nothing More Than A 'Street Scam'
cbsnews
A young boy's generosity, rewarded
abc7news
San Francisco jury finds serial shoplifter guilty; surveillance video obtained by ABC7 I-Team
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⇢ A 9-year-old boy in Baton Rouge mistook a millionaire for a homeless man and gave him his last dollar, prompting the businessman to reward him with a shopping spree and breakfast, restoring his faith in humanity.
# sunak manipur kangpokpi
bloomberg
Tories Press Sunak to Move to Right After Local Election Rout╎bloomberg
ft
What do local poll results tell us about the state of UK politics?
asia.nikkei
India's violence-wracked Manipur holds 'closed-door' election
mises
The UK Is Reverting to Railway Socialism
wsj
China, Djibouti and the Tory MP
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⇢ Local poll results show that Labour support is widespread, but Downing Street is optimistic about a 7-point gap in national projections, indicating hope for the state of UK politics.
# bluesky dorsey socialnetwork
businessinsider
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is spilling tea all over the platform FKA Twitter and here's a possible reason╎businessinsider
techcrunch
Jack Dorsey says he’s no longer on the Bluesky board
euronews
Jack Dorsey leaves Bluesky board, calls Musk’s X a ‘freedom platform’
bloomberg
Jack Dorsey Leaves Bluesky Board, Calls X ‘Freedom Technology’
aol
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is spilling tea all over the platform FKA Twitter and here's a possible reason
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YouTube star Mr. Beast breaks with management company
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⇢ 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.
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May 6
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Russian invasion of Ukraine
- Western Russia attacks
- Six people are killed and 35 others are injured in Ukrainian drone attacks in Belgorod Oblast, Russia. (The Moscow Times)
- Western Russia attacks
Politics and elections
- 2024 Chadian presidential election
- Chad holds elections under its junta. Mahamat Déby, who currently holds the position following 30 years of rule by his father Idriss Déby, is competing against Prime Minister Succès Masra. (Reuters) (Al Jazeera)
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)
- Censorship in Israel
- 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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theguardian
Pivot podcast host Scott Galloway: ‘Tech bros conflate luck with talent’╎theguardian
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How to win 'The Price is Right'
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I've Taught Strategy to More than 6,000 Grads of the Top U.S. Business School. Here's the 2-Word Phrase They Commit to Memory
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Charlie Munger and How Not to Invest
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Dave & Busters Get Into Betting Game
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NBA team owner on the recipe for success
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⇢ Scott Galloway believes that success is often a result of luck and acquiring allies, advises against following passion in choosing a career, and highlights the challenges faced by young people in a system stacked against them.
# spacey gadd hill
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Actor Bernard Hill, who starred in ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Titanic,’ dies at 79╎latimes
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British TV show host says 'people in the industry' know the identity of the sexual abuser portrayed in Netflix series 'Baby Reindeer'
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TV to watch in May, from 'Bridgerton' to 'Black Twitter: A People's History'
theguardian
Classy Leeds? Will Ferrell set to join celebrity investors at football club
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Scott Galloway snags a new finance podcast
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Kevin Spacey Hits Back At New Allegations In Exclusive Dan Wootton Interview Ahead Of Docuseries Release
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What to stream this week: Zac Efron, Indigo Girls, ‘Dark Matter,’ Brooke Shields and Anne Hathaway
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⇢ British actor Bernard Hill, known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic," has died at the age of 79, leaving behind a legacy of acclaimed performances in film and television.
# atos ce ce100
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Kretinsky Teams Up With Attestor in Bid for French IT Firm Atos╎bloomberg
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Atos says it received four distinct offers to restructure its debt and inject cash from investors including Atos' banks and its largest…
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Atos Receives Four Restructuring Offers
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Last Credit Suisse chief executive, Ulrich Körner, to leave UBS
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CE 100 Index Rises 0.7% as Earnings Drive Lifestyle Categories
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⇢ The CE 100 Index rose by 0.7% driven by strong earnings reports from companies in the Shop and Live pillars, with gains from Koninklijke Philips N.V. and iRobot, while Fastly and Coursera saw declines.
# sohu netease youdao
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Youdao to Report First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on May 23╎benzinga
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Cheddar Afternoon News Briefings of May 03 2024
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Eurovision style from the "turquoise carpet" - May 5, 2024
⇢ Youdao, an intelligent learning company in China, will report its first quarter 2024 financial results on May 23, 2024, and hold an earnings teleconference call with simultaneous webcast to discuss the results.
# perficient eqt perficientbillion
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EQT to Buy Technology Consultant Perficient in $3 Billion Deal╎bloomberg
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EQT to Buy U.S. Digital Consultancy Perficient for $3 Billion
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Peloton CEO Stepping Down, 15% of Staff Laid Off
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EQT to buy digital consultancy Perficient for about $3 billion
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Perficient Inc. to be acquired by EQT for about $3B
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Perficient to be Acquired by EQT for Approximately $3.0 Billion
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⇢ EQT has announced plans to acquire Perficient, a leading digital consultancy firm, for approximately $3.0 billion in a move that will strengthen their position in the digital transformation market.
# women female feminism
zerohedge
Man vs Bear Debate: The Dumbest Feminist Argument Yet?╎zerohedge
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Xi Jinping Thought explains curious stance of China's central bank
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In China, Ruled by Men, Women Quietly Find a Powerful Voice
⇢ 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.