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[World] [Orin S. Kerr] More on the New York Trump Case and the First Amendment A reply to Steve. Published:5/4/2024 4:26:17 PM
[World] In the village, it’s too dangerous to dance. But a bigger stage awaited. In Burkina Faso, a West African nation facing Islamist extremism, a national arts festival attracted troupes from even the hardest-hit areas. Published:5/4/2024 3:28:12 PM
[World] [Steven Calabresi] NY State v. Trump Does Violate Trump's First Amendment Rights The 34 misdemeanor charges of falsifying business record to conceal some other crime clearly contemplate a violation of federal or state elections laws and that "other crime" is not a crime because of the First Amendment Published:5/4/2024 3:10:27 PM
[World] Religious and political 'debanking' must end Helping orphans in Uganda would seem to have few opponents. Published:5/4/2024 1:02:36 PM
[World] Using debt to finance government spending is not a free lunch Government debt can be a valuable tool — but it has consequences. Published:5/4/2024 1:02:36 PM
[World] The U.S. economy and stocks have likely dodged a recession: El-Erian The U.S. is the sole major engine of global growth in an increasingly less-stable world. Published:5/4/2024 12:01:52 PM
[World] Residents accuse Israeli forces of executions during West Bank raid Palestinian residents of the Nur Shams refugee camp said at least three people were summarily executed or used as human shields, claims Israel’s military denies. Published:5/4/2024 11:12:48 AM
[World] 3 bodies found in Mexico during search for missing American, Australians The bodies, which were not publicly identified, were in the same area of Baja California where American Carter Rhoad and Australians Jake and Callum Robinson were reported missing. Published:5/4/2024 10:54:32 AM
[World] Biden confronts campus protests; Trump hedges on accepting election results. The current president had weighty foreign policy issues on his plate, while the former described in detail his authoritarian plans if reelected. Published:5/4/2024 8:37:17 AM
[World] RFK Jr.’s VP pick, Nicole Shanahan, takes unconventional approach to the campaign trail Weeks after being named to the ticket, Nicole Shanahan has not appeared at any in-person campaign events with RFK Jr. Published:5/4/2024 8:02:46 AM
[World] I’m in my 50s, earn over $200,000, own a $1.75 million home and have $4 million in savings. Should I pay off my 2.75% mortgage? “My business has been doing well lately, and I am able to take nice owner distributions of $10,000 to $30,000 per month,” Published:5/4/2024 7:11:17 AM
[World] Markets set for May rally with Apple results the catalyst — based on this 74-year trend The S&P 500 has generated median returns of 1.1% in the average May since 1950 versus just 0.4% in April. Published:5/4/2024 6:23:57 AM
[World] Two women are seeking Mexico’s presidency. But the race is about a man. A win by Claudia Sheinbaum, protégé of Andrés Manuel López Obrador, could cement the grip of a party that already controls the presidency, both chambers of congress and two-thirds of Mexico’s governorships. Published:5/4/2024 5:23:57 AM
[World] Confident of victory over Ukraine, Russia exhibits Western war trophies The exhibition comes just ahead of a May 9 Victory Day celebration that is very different from last year’s, when Russia was facing battlefield setbacks. Published:5/4/2024 4:12:45 AM
[World] In photos: At least 39 dead as historic flooding hits southern Brazil Heavy rainfall brought the highest water levels recorded in more than 80 years to the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. Published:5/4/2024 3:23:32 AM
[World] [Orin S. Kerr] No, Trump Does Not Have a First Amendment Defense In His New York Criminal Case A response to Steve Calabresi. Published:5/4/2024 2:06:17 AM
[World] Northern Gaza is in ‘full-blown famine,’ World Food Program leader says While famine has not yet been officially declared in Gaza, director Cindy McCain said her remarks are based on what WFP has seen on the ground. Published:5/4/2024 1:47:58 AM
[World] Charlie Puth Finally Reacts to Taylor Swift’s “Tortured Poets” Lyric Charlie Puth And for a fortnight, there we were—waiting for Charlie Puth to speak now. The "Attention" singer certainly caught Taylor Swift's when she name-dropped him in the title track of her April 19 album...
Published:5/3/2024 9:24:30 PM
[World] [Steven Calabresi] Donald Trump Has a First Amendment Right to Pay Hush Money to Support his Electoral Ambitions The liberal news media buys in to the NY state district attorney's unconstitutional prosecution of Donald Trump Published:5/3/2024 9:02:07 PM
[World] Weekend Parting Shot: Queer Farming Published:5/3/2024 6:53:32 PM
[World] Canada arrests alleged hit-squad members in killing of Sikh separatist Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told lawmakers last year that authorities were pursuing “credible allegations” linking the Indian government to the slaying of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Published:5/3/2024 6:53:32 PM
[World] Unbelievable Published:5/3/2024 4:44:09 PM
[World] Ashley Graham’s 2-Year-Old Son Roman Gets Stitches on His Face Ashley Graham, Paris Fashion Week 2024, Big Pic Ashley Graham's son is healing after an injury. The model said that her 2-year-old son Roman—who she shares with husband Justin Ervin—recently needed stitches after getting hurt above his eye. She...
Published:5/3/2024 4:44:09 PM
[World] Well, Well, Well, Guess Whose Name Just Came Up in the Trump NYC Trial Published:5/3/2024 4:44:09 PM
[World] Trump’s hush money trial continues with witness testimony Witness testimony continues in Donald Trump’s trial on allegations of business fraud related to hush money payments. Published:5/3/2024 4:35:44 PM
[World] Whirlpool says it’s planning additional layoffs under restructuring plan Whirlpool Corp. said Friday that it plans additional layoffs to the 1,000 it announced as part of a global restructuring plan in late April. Published:5/3/2024 4:35:44 PM
[World] The excommunication of Biden The Biden era has laid bare a weakening core of the Catholic Church in these perilous times. Published:5/3/2024 3:33:18 PM
[World] Noem’s dog-killing isn’t popular, though Trump supporters are divided The South Dakota governor’s story about shooting her dog didn’t help position her as a potential vice-presidential pick, either. Published:5/3/2024 11:11:18 AM
[World] Two Judeo-Christian values China accidentally acknowledges in the TikTok debate The fire of the TikTok ban debate can help refine our understanding of two particular precious metals, metals whose molecules bond in the Judeo-Christian worldview. Published:5/3/2024 10:31:51 AM
[World] From ‘Bridgerton’ to ‘Hacks’ to ‘Wrexham,’ here’s what’s worth streaming in May 2024 There’s a lot on the way — or just catch up on ‘Shogun,’ ‘Baby Reindeer,’ ‘Ripley’ and other recently released Emmy contenders. Published:5/3/2024 10:31:50 AM
[World] As Warren Buffett hosts first Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting without Charlie Munger by his side, here’s what to watch Here’s what will be top of mind for investors when Warren Buffett takes hours of questions at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting on Saturday. Published:5/3/2024 9:49:37 AM
[World] Boeing’s Starliner set for historic launch that will take two NASA astronauts into space Boeing Co.’s Starliner spacecraft is set to make its first crewed flight to the International Space Station on Monday, carrying two NASA astronauts to the orbiting space lab. Published:5/3/2024 9:41:21 AM
[World] U.K. lifts restrictions on Ukraine’s use of weapons against Russia The remarks signaled a sharp reversal in Britain’s position, which previously did not allow Russia to be targeted with British-supplied weapons. Published:5/3/2024 9:33:11 AM
[World] Credit cards are the ‘financing of last resort’ for older adults as inflation persists As inflationary pressures leave older adults with little wiggle room to pay for everyday items and cover emergency costs, credit cards have become the financing method of last resort. As a result, balances have jumped since last year. Published:5/3/2024 9:33:11 AM
[World] Apple’s stock is seeing its best day in 1.5 years, but an existential question remains Now that the company has helped soothe the China concerns, it’s time for Apple to move on to the next big area of investor debate: its AI positioning. Published:5/3/2024 8:53:34 AM
[World] [Stewart Baker] The Senate's "Longer Lines, Less Security" Caucus The Merkley-Kennedy Amendment Would Prevent Travelers From Choosing TSA Lanes with Face Recognition Published:5/3/2024 8:32:37 AM
[World] U.K. local election results could spell doom for Conservative Party While the rest of Europe is leaning right this year, Britain looks set vote for the opposition Labour Party amid disillusionment with the ruling Conservatives. Published:5/3/2024 7:02:43 AM
[World] Mortgage-bond funds haul in billions in April Investors are piling into mortgage bonds as the Federal Reserve looks to exit Published:5/3/2024 7:02:43 AM
[World] Turkey halts trade with Israel, demands increased flow of aid into Gaza The restrictions mark a further deterioration of ties between the governments stemming from the war in Gaza. Turkish exports to Israel reached $5.4 billion last year. Published:5/3/2024 2:49:04 AM
[World] Ukrainian men abroad voice anger over pressure to return home to fight Ukrainian men abroad are under pressure as Kyiv prepares to enforce a mobilization law aimed at conscripting desperately needed soldiers. Published:5/3/2024 12:15:08 AM
[World] Kate Beckinsale Makes First Public Appearance Since Health Emergency Kate Beckinsale Kate Beckinsale has serendipitously returned. The Serendipity alum hit the red carpet May 2 at The King's Trust 2024 Global Gala at Cipriani South Street in New York City. The 50-year-old went for...
Published:5/2/2024 9:03:19 PM
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Published:5/2/2024 6:38:48 PM
[World] China to launch world-first mission to retrieve samples from far side of moon The Chang’e 6 mission will advance Beijing’s ambitions to become a space power and scientific force, but its steady progress has caused concern at NASA and in Congress. Published:5/2/2024 5:10:19 PM
[World] Expedia cuts outlook, as efforts to get Vrbo back on track go slower than expected Shares of Expedia Group Inc. fell after hours on Thursday, after the travel-booking platform cut its sales outlook for the year, as efforts to recharge vacation-rental site Vrbo progressed more slowly than expected after a tech-related overhaul. Published:5/2/2024 5:10:19 PM
[World] Four radical reforms to shrink our federal budget It was exactly 50 years ago that the liberal post-Watergate Congress, dominated by Democratic big spenders, passed a new set of budget rules called the Budget Reform and Impoundment Control Act. Published:5/2/2024 4:51:21 PM
[World] Trump Trial takeaways: ‘When in doubt, steer clear’ Donald Trump’s lawyers used tabloid stories to portray their client as a victim, and other key takeaways from the New York hush money trial. Published:5/2/2024 4:51:21 PM
[World] Wait Until You See How Many Venezuelans Were Arrested in Chicago This Year Published:5/2/2024 3:39:52 PM
[World] DraftKings posts surge in revenue, hikes full-year sales guidance DraftKings Inc. rang up a huge spike in revenue and raised its full-year sales guidance on Thursday, sending its stock up 3% in extended trading. Published:5/2/2024 3:29:41 PM
[World] Options traders ‘did not take Powell completely at his word’ on unlikely chance of a rate hike Options traders continue to price in the decent possibility of another Fed rate hike, despite Jerome Powell calling such a move ‘unlikely.’ Published:5/2/2024 3:13:45 PM
[World] Northwestern: All Members of Committee to Fight Antisemitism Resign in Protest Published:5/2/2024 2:53:30 PM
[World] Will the Seine be ready for Olympic swimming? Paris officials ‘confident.’ The Austerlitz basin is designed to prevent sewage from overflowing into the Seine River and make it safe for triathlon and marathon swimming at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Published:5/2/2024 2:53:30 PM
[World] Bluto's 'Animal House' philosophy beats Biden's pro-Hamas doctrine President Biden's pro-Hamas riots on university campuses the past couple of weeks are the second big glimpse into just how rotten American education has become. Published:5/2/2024 2:39:06 PM
[World] Rivian gets $827 million boost from Illinois to expand its factory in the state Rivian said that the money will go toward factory expansion, as well as improvements in public infrastructure and job training for its workforce as the plant. Published:5/2/2024 2:19:23 PM
[World] Fully Backed Stablecoins Do Not Need Complex Federal Regulation Rather than doubling down and further expanding the federal regime, Congress should provide a straightforward legal framework that fosters competition in financial markets. Published:5/2/2024 1:54:47 PM
[World] Biden calls ally Japan ‘xenophobic’ like China, Russia, at campaign event President Biden’s remarks have not elicited a formal response from the countries he named. But experts said they were likely to have offended, particularly in Japan. Published:5/2/2024 1:54:47 PM
[World] Rapper Toomaj Salehi became an icon in Iran. It could cost him his life. A rare and unapologetic voice of defiance inside Iran, rapper Toomaj Salehi has been sentenced to death for his support of the anti-government uprising in 2022. Published:5/2/2024 12:19:49 PM
[World] U.S. forces thought they killed a terrorist. They got the wrong man. A new U.S. military assessment affirms Washington Post reporting that cast doubt on its initial claim to have slain a senior al-Qaeda operative in Syria. Published:5/2/2024 11:07:39 AM
[World] April jobs report expected to show 240,000 gain in U.S. hiring Scattered signs of a slowdown in hiring suggest the April employment report could be a softer one, but Wall Street isn’t betting on it. Economists predict another large increase. Published:5/2/2024 11:07:39 AM
[World] U.S. officials wary of Chinese plans for floating nuclear plants Officials fear reactors will be used to power military bases on artificial islands in the South China Sea. Published:5/2/2024 10:59:26 AM
[World] My wife and I are 78. This is how we manage investment risk without panicking. Many retirees take the wrong level of risk because they don’t understand it or they don’t want to think about it Published:5/2/2024 10:59:26 AM
[World] A Student’s Ancestry Does Not Indicate Ability The fact that your parents are black, white, or hispanic says nothing about how good an applicant you are. And the same goes for whether or not your parents went to Harvard. Published:5/2/2024 9:26:24 AM
[World] Big Brother at the Airport Scanning people and bags for dangerous items is a legitimate safety and security measure. But using the law to force you to produce an ID and submit to facial recognition scanning is a form of mass surveillance and population control. Published:5/2/2024 9:05:26 AM
[World] Peloton replaces CEO after 90% stock slide during his tenure, plans more layoffs Barry McCarthy is stepping down as Peloton’s CEO, the connected-fitness company announced on Thursday morning. Published:5/2/2024 9:05:26 AM
[World] Transit Dangers Are Scaring Away Riders. Will Transit Authorities Do Anything about It? Rather than spending ever more money in hopes of making transit more palatable, policymakers should instead consider downsizing the whole enterprise. Published:5/2/2024 8:54:40 AM
[World] Novo Nordisk says starter doses of weight-loss drug surge as company hikes financial outlook Novo Nordisk said its Wegovy injectable drug for weight loss now has more than 130,000 weekly prescriptions in North America alone after the company boosted supplies to meet insatiable demand. Published:5/2/2024 8:46:10 AM
[World] Wendy’s stock jumps as it points to successes in advertising Wendy’s highlighted the impact of same-restaurant sales growth, advertising, franchise royalty revenue and its share-buyback program on its results. Published:5/2/2024 8:28:15 AM
[World] Russian state media ramping up English, Spanish presence on TikTok, study finds Posts on TikTok by Russian state media in English and Spanish are increasing, a study by the Brookings Institution has found. Published:5/2/2024 8:03:16 AM
[World] U.S. trade deficit clings to the highest level in almost a year The trade deficit was flat in March at a nearly one-year high, capping off a first quarter in which a bigger shortfall acting as a drag on the official measure of U.S. economic growth. Published:5/2/2024 7:41:03 AM
[World] Jobless claims inch up to 208,000. Layoffs still extremely low. The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week barely rose to 208,000, indicating that layoffs remain at extremely low levels associated with a sound economy. Published:5/2/2024 7:30:46 AM
[World] Our Public Health Bureaucracy Is Lost Published:5/2/2024 7:21:16 AM
[World] Corporate insiders are on a buyers’ strike — signaling more downward pressure on stocks Executives in the know aren’t biting at discounted share prices. Published:5/2/2024 6:48:49 AM
[World] Illegals are totally destroying America's health system With Joe Biden as president, and open borders as his policy, what's happening in Florida, what's predicted in California, is spreading quickly to all states. And more than the immediate financial burden to citizens, it's the mainstreaming of the idea of giving health care to illegals that's the bigger problem. Published:5/2/2024 6:01:48 AM
[World] Election 2024 latest news: Biden heading to battleground state of North Carolina Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more. Published:5/2/2024 6:01:48 AM
[World] Oil prices bounce after crude sees biggest drop since early January Oil futures attempt to regain ground Thursday. Published:5/2/2024 5:52:48 AM
[World] Shell launches $3.5 billion buyback after earning $7.7 billion Shell’s first-quarter adjusted earnings fell by less than expected, buoyed by strong margins from crude and oil trading, while the energy giant kicked off a $3.5 billion share buyback program as it hurries to close the valuation gap between it and its U.S. rivals. Published:5/2/2024 2:56:33 AM
[World] The Morning Briefing: FINALLY—A Reason to Feel Good About College Kids in America Published:5/2/2024 2:21:12 AM
[World] That time football legend, rig-driving eligible bachelor Biden was arrested Here’s a guide to some recent stories told by President Biden that cannot be verified or are not plausible. Published:5/2/2024 2:03:03 AM
[World] Middle East conflict live updates: Blinken urges Hamas to accept deal, says pier for aid close to completion A maritime corridor for aid deliveries to Gaza, via a pier being constructed by the U.S. military, is “probably a week away,” Blinken said before departing Israel. Published:5/2/2024 12:46:45 AM
[World] Blinded in battle, these Ukrainian soldiers will never see their new babies Among the tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers wounded in Russia’s relentless invasion, many have lost their sight — an especially devastating injury for young parents. Published:5/2/2024 12:12:41 AM
[World] Chinese EVs are good for the world. Biden says they’re bad for America. President Biden finds himself in a predicament: electrify America’s roads faster with cheap Chinese EVs, or safeguard the nation’s auto industry? Published:5/1/2024 11:02:50 PM
[World] Mace, green lasers, screeching soundtracks: Inside the UCLA encampment on a night of violence

Even before Tuesday night's bloody physical altercations, protesters occupying a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA said counterdemonstrators have assaulted them nightly with a jarring barrage of light and sound.

Published:5/1/2024 9:55:26 PM
[World] Why the Solomon Islands election matters to China and the U.S. Jeremiah Manele, who was foreign minister when the Solomon Islands forged a controversial security deal with China, is the Pacific nation’s next prime minister. Published:5/1/2024 8:55:31 PM
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[World] Exxon-Pioneer deal set to be cleared by FTC, reports say. But there’s an unusual twist. Exxon Mobil Corp.’s $60 billion takeover of Pioneer Natural Resources is set to be cleared by U.S. regulators, according to reports Wednesday, but there’s a twist involving the latter’s former chief executive. Published:5/1/2024 7:14:43 PM
[World] Qualcomm could prove to be an underrated AI story Chip designer Qualcomm Inc. could be the sleeper stock of the AI hardware boom. Published:5/1/2024 6:48:29 PM
[World] [Orin S. Kerr] Do Fourth Amendment Protections Change When Property Is Moved? A new lecture on a recurring topic. Published:5/1/2024 6:21:48 PM
[World] What junk? High-yield bonds outperform in a turbulent April High-yield, or “junk bonds,” outperformed in a turbulent April for financial assets Published:5/1/2024 6:04:36 PM
[World] GoFundMe Raises $160K (and Counting) to Throw Massive Rager for Flag-Protecting Frat Bros Published:5/1/2024 5:46:21 PM
[World] Liberals have a foreign influence hypocrisy problem Americans deserve free and fair elections. For most, that means a voting system of, by and for American citizens, free of foreign interference. Published:5/1/2024 5:27:36 PM
[World] Fed’s Powell keeps the door open for a July rate cut Here are more details of the four main takeaways from Powell’s press conference. Published:5/1/2024 5:27:36 PM
[World] Drew Barrymore urged VP Kamala Harris to be 'Mamala of the country.' The internet recoiled

Drew Barrymore faces waves of backlash on social media for pleading to Vice President Kamala Harris that she become the 'Mamala of the country.'

Published:5/1/2024 5:18:15 PM
[World] The precarious power of Speaker Mike Johnson Six months after becoming speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson’s job is on the line. Today on “Post Reports,” we explore Johnson’s rise to power and his potential ouster at the hands of his Republican colleagues. Published:5/1/2024 5:09:29 PM
[World] Colombia is the latest and largest country to sever ties with Israel The decision makes Colombia — a longtime security and trade partner of Israel’s — one of the largest countries to sever ties amid the war in Gaza. Published:5/1/2024 5:09:29 PM
[World] Israel high court hears first case challenging secret detentions in Gaza war Thousands of people have gone missing in Gaza, including some detained by Israeli forces. But Israel says it’s under no obligation to disclose where they are. Published:5/1/2024 4:48:47 PM
[World] Blake Masters disparages his House opponent for not having kids The failed Senate candidate outlined a replacement-is-great pitch for his House candidacy. Published:5/1/2024 4:33:58 PM
[World] Yen surges against U.S. dollar amid fears of further intervention Japan’s yen violently strengthened against the U.S. dollar late Wednesday, sparking suspicions of intervention by Japanese authorities. Published:5/1/2024 4:24:54 PM
[World] Bitcoin is falling — but could still score new all-time highs this year. Here’s why. A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets. Published:5/1/2024 4:16:16 PM
[World] AMD is the latest company to show that AI is an expensive proposition Artificial intelligence is expensive for the companies buying AI chips, and it’s expensive for the companies making them, too. Published:5/1/2024 3:46:54 PM
[World] Arizona Senate votes to repeal 1864 abortion law, leaving state with 15-week ban

Arizona senators have voted to repeal the 1864 abortion law after weeks of turmoil in the state.

Published:5/1/2024 3:37:40 PM
[World] Biden gives campus protesters the (mostly) silent treatment The president hasn’t said much about the protests for obvious political reasons. But increasing clashes — and outspokenness from his party — are testing that. Published:5/1/2024 3:37:40 PM
[World] Why Melanie Lynskey Says Jason Ritter's Proposal Was "So Confusing" Jason Ritter, Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey may have heard the wilderness, but she didn't quite hear Jason Ritter's marriage proposal. In fact, the Yellowjackets star had no idea she was engaged to the Parenthood alum until...
Published:5/1/2024 3:37:40 PM
[World] The Fed isn’t cutting rates, but these four banks are already paring rates on high-yield savings accounts The Federal Reserve’s benchmark interest rate is staying put for now, but a handful of large banks are starting to trim the rates they offer on their high-yield savings accounts. Published:5/1/2024 3:37:40 PM
[World] New government data shows the economy may be losing jobs The stagflationary first-quarter GDP report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis got plenty of attention, but the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently dropped a bigger bombshell, and no one seemed to notice. Published:5/1/2024 3:24:20 PM
[World] Qualcomm’s stock rises after earnings show traction with on-device AI Qualcomm Inc. says it’s benefitting as customers look to enable artificial intelligence on their devices, and its stock gained about 4% after hours. Published:5/1/2024 3:24:19 PM
[World] Denouncing campus protests, House GOP pushes divisive antisemitism bill Critics call the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which has some Democratic support, an effort to silence criticism of Israel and an affront to the First Amendment. Published:5/1/2024 3:15:26 PM
[World] Arizona Senate votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban. What it means, and what’s next Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs is expected to sign the repeal into law in the coming days, but the timing for when the repeal can legally go into effect could still complicate abortion access in the state. Published:5/1/2024 3:15:26 PM
[World] Informatica’s stock is flat despite software company’s revenue and earnings beats Informatica Inc.’s stock was flat in after-hours trading Wednesday after the software company posted quarterly results. Published:5/1/2024 3:15:26 PM
[World] The UN's Silence is Antisemitic: Antonio Guterres must go Like academia and so many other institutions, the UN has become a funhouse mirror - entirely unreliable and guilty of distorting the truth to comical levels. Published:5/1/2024 1:26:37 PM
[World] This AI startup backed by Nvidia is now worth $19 billion Nvidia Corp.-backed AI startup CoreWeave has nearly tripled in value to $19 billion following its latest round of funding. Published:5/1/2024 1:11:16 PM
[World] 401(k) plans lack one benefit that would make a big difference in retirement While the U.S. retirement system relies on employer-provided 401(k) plans to help most workers save and invest for their golden years, few of these plans help retirees avoid outliving their old-age savings. Published:5/1/2024 12:52:33 PM
[World] Sofía Vergara Candidly Shares How She Feels About Aging Sofia Vergara, Vanity Fair Party 2024, Oscars 2024 Sofía Vergara is in hot pursuit of remaining youthful. The Modern Family alum recently opened up about why she's trying to defy aging, especially as her 52nd birthday in July inches closer.  "I'm...
Published:5/1/2024 12:44:04 PM
[World] Trump might allow marijuana’s reclassification, but it’s a ‘close call’ While President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign is widely expected to get a lift from his administration’s push to reclassify marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, it’s not as obvious where presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump will end up on the issue. Published:5/1/2024 12:35:42 PM
[World] Walmart is closing down its health centers. What’s that mean for Amazon, Walgreens and CVS? A look at whether rival retailers should be worried or encouraged by Walmart shuttering its health centers. Published:5/1/2024 12:14:25 PM
[World] Eric Adams’s condescending dismissal of the ‘children’ at Columbia The New York mayor offered a familiar argument for diminishing rhetorical opponents: They are gullible patsies for nefarious actors. Published:5/1/2024 11:56:47 AM
[World] As tensions grow, more Americans see China as an enemy

A growing number of Americans consider China an enemy whose influence should be contained, a Pew Research study finds

Published:5/1/2024 11:39:05 AM
[World] Should you kill hammerhead worms? The toxic and invasive pests, which originate from Southeast Asia, have long been spotted across the United States and around the world. Published:5/1/2024 11:13:54 AM
[World] Norfolk Southern touts progress and slams activist Ancora’s ‘reckless’ plan in board battle The board battle between Norfolk Southern and activist investor Ancora Holdings Group is intensifying ahead of the company’s annual meeting next week. Published:5/1/2024 11:13:54 AM
[World] Kevlar, Tyvek parent DuPont’s stock surges after big profit beat, raised outlook CEO Ed Breen says results confirm that electronics business is now past the bottom, and “on road to recovery.” Published:5/1/2024 10:56:42 AM
[World] The situation at Columbia was not equivalent to the Capitol attack The idea that young people can’t develop their own opinions is long-standing and intertwined with a right-wing view of college. Published:5/1/2024 10:39:59 AM
[World] Garmin’s stock soars toward best day in four years as fitness-tracker sales boom Garmin Ltd.’s stock soared12% Wednesday to put it on track for its biggest one-day gain in more than four years, after the maker of navigation devices and fitness trackers swept past earnings estimates for the first quarter. Published:5/1/2024 10:39:59 AM
[World] UnitedHealth CEO faces Change Healthcare hack scrutiny on Capitol Hill UnitedHealth Group’s dominance in the U.S. healthcare industry was in the spotlight on Capitol Hill Wednesday as its CEO faced two Congressional hearings on the cyberattack on its Change Healthcare unit. Published:5/1/2024 10:31:53 AM
[World] Job openings in the U.S. fall to the lowest level in three years The number of job openings in the U.S. fell to 8.5 million in March and touched the lowest level in more than three years, suggesting the demand for labor is slowly waning. Published:5/1/2024 10:22:39 AM
[World] CVS’s stock suffers biggest drop in 15 years as Medicare Advantage issues weigh on results Shares of CVS Health Corp. plunged Wednesday toward their biggest selloff in 15 years, after the pharmacy and healthcare-services company missed first-quarter earnings expectations as the Medicare Advantage business weighed heavily on results. Published:5/1/2024 10:13:59 AM
[World] Trend-following hedge funds are off to a strong start in 2024. Does the strategy deserve a spot in your portfolio? Trend-following funds continued a run of strong performance in April, even as a selloff in stocks disrupted one of their biggest moneymaking trades. Published:5/1/2024 10:05:33 AM
[World] Fearing Trump’s tariffs, one bank has ratcheted up rate forecasts — in Australia In the world of finance everything’s connected, including the likelihood of President Donald Trump returning to office and Australian interest rates. Published:5/1/2024 9:21:34 AM
[World] Jason Kelce Details Why Potential Next Career Move is the "Right Fit" Jason Kelce Jason Kelce isn't planning on fumbling this gig. After all, the former NFL player reflected on his prospective new role as a commentator for ESPN's Monday Night Countdown and why the opportunity...
Published:5/1/2024 9:12:28 AM
[World] ISM manufacturing index drops sharply in April Index falls to 49.2 after one month of expansion Published:5/1/2024 9:02:32 AM
[World] 2-year Treasury yield slips from 2024 high ahead of Fed decision Rates on U.S. government debt were slightly lower Wednesday morning, with the 2-year rate slipping from its year-to-date high, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy update in the afternoon. Published:5/1/2024 8:53:50 AM
[World] Should you take your stock market profits and run for the summer? Stocks generally produce most of their returns during the six months of the year from Nov. 1 to April 30. Published:5/1/2024 8:36:13 AM
[World] Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene detonates her plan to oust Speaker Johnson Her chances of success, however, are in doubt because House Democratic leadership pledged yesterday to rescue Johnson from such a “motion to vacate” by attempting to kill it before it can gain any traction. Published:5/1/2024 8:19:33 AM
[World] Around the world, workers are back in the office. Just not in America.  The lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Zoom revolution are continuing to shake up the workplace and have created dividing lines between the U.S. and many other developed countries. Published:5/1/2024 8:19:33 AM
[World] France shows its anger on May Day ahead of Paris Olympics Traditional labor rights marches melded with pro-Palestinian protests and anti-Olympics demonstrations. Paris 2024 organizers fear disruptions to the Games. Published:5/1/2024 8:10:00 AM
[World] Kraft Heinz snaps long streak of profit beats and sales fell shy again Kraft Heinz’s stock fell in premarket trading Wednesday, after the food and beverage brands company only matched first-quarter profit expectations and fell shy on sales, again. Published:5/1/2024 7:52:48 AM
[World] Pfizer’s first-quarter results top estimates, while drugmaker boosts full-year profit outlook Pfizer on Wednesday reported first-quarter results that beat analyst expectations, and raised its full-year profit guidance as cancer and heart-disease drugs helped offset plummeting COVID product sales. Published:5/1/2024 7:26:14 AM
[World] Ask Dr. E: Can you tell us what you mean by 'imago Dei' vs. the 'imago dog'? One of your repeated refrains argues the difference between the "imago Dei" and the "imago dog." I'm not sure I understand. Can you explain? Published:5/1/2024 7:00:49 AM
[World] Passengers can soon get automatic refunds for canceled or delayed flights. Here’s what to know. The Transportation Department said this gives consumers clearer rights rather than making them rely on airlines to decide when compensation is owed Published:5/1/2024 7:00:49 AM
[World] Blinken in Israel seeks cease-fire and hostage deal to stave off Rafah move Hanging over the visit is whether the Biden administration can persuade Israel to support a Palestinian state to eventually stabilize the Middle East. Published:5/1/2024 6:16:46 AM
[World] Beating inflation will likely require an increase in the U.S. unemployment rate Americans are on a frustrating search for a soft economic landing. Published:5/1/2024 6:16:46 AM
[World] Election 2024 live updates: Trump to hold rallies in Wisconsin, Michigan during court break Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more. Published:5/1/2024 6:08:23 AM
[World] The U.S. birth rate has never been lower. Here’s what that means for stocks. Americans aren’t having as many kids, but the economy can handle that — for now. Published:5/1/2024 6:08:23 AM
[World] Adjustable-rate mortgage demand surges to highest level this year as 30-year rate keeps climbing Mortgage applications fell 2.3% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage is 7.29%. Published:5/1/2024 5:58:36 AM
[World] An S&P 500 correction, or a possible meltdown in Asian currencies, could be brewing. Here’s why. Our call of the day from TS Lombard flags worrying signs on the labor market, and Asian currencies that need things to go just right for the U.S. economy. Published:5/1/2024 5:48:51 AM
[World] How climate policies can drive voters to the far right Studies show that as energy prices rise, so do right-wing movements against green policies. Published:5/1/2024 5:40:03 AM
[World] Inside the far-right plan to use civil rights law to disrupt the 2024 election

Experts describe the plan as a legal long shot, but say it could sow doubts about the integrity of a rematch between President Biden and former President Trump.

Published:5/1/2024 5:19:58 AM
[World] Middle East conflict live updates: Blinken to meet Netanyahu as U.S. presses Israel on aid distribution Netanyahu said Israel will invade Rafah “with or without” a cease-fire deal, as mediators expressed optimism that Israel and Hamas were inching toward an agreement. Published:5/1/2024 2:27:11 AM
[World] The delusions behind Biden’s plan for Middle East peace There’s a yawning gap between President Biden’s grand vision for the Middle East and the realities on the ground. Published:4/30/2024 11:55:09 PM
[World] Argentina president’s scaled-down economic package wins approval in lower house Argentina President Javier Milei’s scaled-back package of reform measures designed to turn around an economy with the highest rate of inflation in the world won approval from in the lower-house of congress. Published:4/30/2024 10:15:34 PM
[World] Commercial real estate faces a ‘slow moving train wreck.’ Here are fixes for lawmakers. The commercial real-estate industry isn’t looking for a bailout, but there are problems lawmakers can fix Published:4/30/2024 6:15:57 PM
[World] California's failed energy policies should not be exported to Colorado We often take a rather insular view of public policies at the state level -- the notion that what happens in the state stays in the state, to paraphrase the famous marketing line. Published:4/30/2024 5:45:27 PM
[World] Mother's Day Picks From Loungefly That are Perfect for Any Disney Mom Shop Loungefly Mother's Day We independently selected these products because we love them, and we think you might like them at these prices. E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a commission if you purchase...
Published:4/30/2024 5:45:27 PM
[World] Trump draws strongest jail threat yet. But sometimes a threat is just that. The judge in Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial went further than other judges in threatening jail for Trump’s gag-order violations. But judges have cautiously wielded such threats before. Published:4/30/2024 4:34:20 PM
[World] Report stokes xenophobia to oppose Japanese purchase of U.S. Steel The geopolitical consulting firm Horizon Advisory is making headlines with its report warning against the purchase of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel. Published:4/30/2024 4:34:20 PM
[World] AMD’s gaming-chip sales drop nearly 50%, and stock falls 3% AMD posted earnings that largely met expectations, but revenue from chips used in gaming dropped nearly 50%. Published:4/30/2024 3:36:02 PM
[World] U.S. diplomat explains why she quit Biden administration over Gaza war Hala Rharrit, a career U.S. diplomat who resigned last week, took aim at President Biden’s Gaza policy: “I will not be the reason someone hates America more.” Published:4/30/2024 2:28:52 PM
[World] King Charles is back at work after cancer diagnosis. He looks good. Charles is the monarch, but he has entered another realm and is now a cancer patient as well. This has unnerved the nation, who welcome photos of him out and about in public. Published:4/30/2024 1:24:38 PM
[World] Here’s where campus protesters have been arrested over the past day. Officers at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond used riot gear and pepper spray. Published:4/30/2024 1:24:38 PM
[World] Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he has qualified for California's presidential ballot

In 1968, segregationist George Wallace ran for president backed by the American Independent Party. Now, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will too.

Published:4/30/2024 12:45:39 PM
[World] Trump compares campus protests to deadly Jan. 6 attack, broadens offer to pardon Capitol rioters Donald Trump expanded a pledge to pardon people accused or convicted of crimes connected to Jan. 6, saying he would consider clemency for all of them. Published:4/30/2024 11:15:05 AM
[World] Trump suggests tariffs could go higher than 10%. Why one economist is saying, ‘bonkers.’ Former President Donald Trump is going beyond his initial proposal of 10% tariffs on all imports, telling an interviewer that levies could climb higher if he wins the White House in November. Published:4/30/2024 11:15:05 AM
[World] ‘Probably everyone is interested in pursuing FIRE,’ says this single mom who retired at 49 Reaching FIRE is about more than budgeting and minimalism, says author Jackie Cummings Koski. Published:4/30/2024 10:35:53 AM
[World] Kenya orders evacuation of all riverside dwellings amid deadly floods The announcement came a day after a torrent of water swept away scores of people near the town of Mai Mahiu, about 30 miles northwest of the capital, Nairobi. Published:4/30/2024 10:26:14 AM
[World] MicroStrategy explains why bitcoin is better than stocks, bonds or gold MicroStrategy Inc. is still a business-analytics software company, but executives spent a lot more time on the post-earnings call with analysts talking about bitcoin, which the company adopted as its primary treasury reserve asset in 2020. Published:4/30/2024 10:26:14 AM
[World] 12-sided Roman relic baffles archaeologists, spawns countless theories Amateur archaeologists found a Roman-era dodecahedron in Norton Disney, England. Dozens have been found in Europe since the 1700s, but experts can’t agree on what they are. Published:4/30/2024 10:16:11 AM
[World] Why married couples should merge their finances Having separate bank accounts goes against the idea of thinking for two rather than as individuals. Published:4/30/2024 10:16:11 AM
[World] World Central Kitchen resumes aid work in Gaza Almost a month after seven World Central Kitchen aid workers were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, the group is resuming humanitarian operations there. Published:4/30/2024 10:05:54 AM
[World] Seven bank-stock picks as industry nears ‘positive inflections’ Analysts at Oppenheimer expect large banks’ net interest income and investment-banking fees to rise. Published:4/30/2024 9:53:31 AM
[World] Chicago business-activity index weakens in April to lowest level in 17 months The Chicago Business Barometer, also known as the Chicago PMI, dropped sharply to 37.9 in April. That is the lowest level since November 2022. Published:4/30/2024 9:37:01 AM
[World] Oil prices on track for back-to-back losses as Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks continue Oil futures headed lower for a second straight session Tuesday, as cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas dampened fears of a wider conflict that could threaten crude supplies, Published:4/30/2024 9:19:26 AM
[World] Stablecoin Legislation Must Respect the Dual-?Banking System Published:4/30/2024 8:57:19 AM
[World] Home prices hit new all-time high ‘in the face of economic uncertainty’: Case-Shiller The Case-Shiller 20-city home-price index rose 6.4% year over year in February. Published:4/30/2024 8:57:19 AM
[World] Republican AGs sue to stop another overreach by Biden's ATF President Biden's Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is at it again. In its relentless campaign to prevent law-abiding Americans from owning guns, the rogue agency has repeatedly gone beyond the limits of the law. This week I will be leading a coalition of Republican attorneys general suing to stop the ATF's latest unlawful regulation. Published:4/30/2024 8:48:56 AM
[World] In photos: Flash floods kill dozens in Kenya Devastating floods during Kenya’s rainy season, aggravated by climate change, have killed at least 38 people and displaced thousands as rivers burst their banks and inundated low-income neighborhoods. Published:4/30/2024 8:48:56 AM
[World] Man wielding sword kills teen, wounds four others in London The suspect was confronted by police and then Tasered in northeast London. Published:4/30/2024 8:48:56 AM
[World] Americans are down on the economy — but there are good reasons to be optimistic Biden unfairly gets poor marks for handling of the U.S. economy — which is improving. Published:4/30/2024 8:48:56 AM
[World] Eli Lilly’s stock jumps as first-quarter profit tops estimates amid strong sales of Mounjaro, Zepbound Eli Lilly shares popped early Tuesday after the drugmaker reported first-quarter profit that topped estimates amid strong demand for diabetes and weight-loss drugs. Published:4/30/2024 7:22:30 AM
[World] McDonald’s stock drops premarket after first profit miss in more than 2 years McDonald’s said Tuesday its value message resonated with customers, but its shares were headed lower premarket after the company came up shy on profit for the latest quarter. Published:4/30/2024 7:10:46 AM
[World] Jim Daly: The importance of prioritizing fun in your marriage Life is a gift and married life is a gift that can keep on giving. Life is short. Don't miss out on the fun it provides. Published:4/30/2024 6:01:59 AM
[World] Parenting in Gaza today is so much more than keeping your children alive Parents in Gaza feel helpless and desperate, they say, worn out by the challenge of tending to visible wounds and those their children are trying to hide. Published:4/30/2024 6:01:59 AM
[World] Why T-bill and chill is here to stay, these strategists say Barclays analysts say rising budget deficits change several key assumptions underpinning the fixed-income market. Published:4/30/2024 5:29:55 AM
[World] Europe’s automakers off to a weak start for 2024, with EV sales a problem for some Mercedes-Benz, Volkwagen and Stellantis shares all fell Tuesday after the Europe automakers showed 2024 was off to a slow start. Published:4/30/2024 5:20:30 AM
[World] Cats vs. dogs: Today’s economy is tipping the scales in the great debate over which pet is better Four years after “pandemic pets” offered lockdown companionship and drained shelters of cats and dogs, data suggest that more economical cats are gaining on dogs. Published:4/30/2024 5:01:57 AM
[World] Treasury yields little changed as Fed policy update looms Bond yields were steady early Tuesday, holding near multi-month highs on expectations the Fed will confirm its keeping interest rates higher for longer. Published:4/30/2024 3:41:37 AM
[World] The Morning Briefing: Woke Scolds Won't Be Able to Cancel Jerry Seinfeld Published:4/30/2024 2:55:28 AM
[World] HSBC says chief executive to retire after ‘intense’ five years HSBC on Tuesday said its chief executive, Noel Quinn, will retire after nearly five years at the helm. Published:4/30/2024 1:27:56 AM
[World] Middle East conflict live updates: New optimism on cease-fire talks as Blinken visits region The U.S. secretary of state’s tour of the Middle East includes stops in Jordan and Israel, with a focus on improving humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Published:4/30/2024 1:07:26 AM
[World] Dax Shepard Shares Video of Kristen Bell “So Gassed” on Nitrous Oxide Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell Dax Shepard caught Kristen Bell in the good place.  The Armchair Expert host shared a funny video of him FaceTiming the Frozen star after she was given Nitrous Oxide—also known as laughing...
Published:4/29/2024 11:16:48 PM
[World] In a ‘meat grinder’ of a war, Russian and Ukrainian casualties rise Along various sections of the front line, Ukrainian authorities are weighing whether to sacrifice men or territory while Russia has also absorbed stunning manpower losses, Published:4/29/2024 11:16:48 PM
[World] Baby Reindeer's Alleged Real-Life Stalker Speaks Out Baby Reindeer, Richard Gadd, Jessica Gunning Baby Reindeer's real-life "Martha" is breaking her silence. Two weeks after the release of the Netflix series, which is based on comedian Richard Gadd's experience with a stalker, the woman who...
Published:4/29/2024 7:51:00 PM
[World] Judge Juan Merchan belongs in conflicted jurist Hall of Fame "THIS SCAM 'RUSHED' TRIAL IS BEING PRESIDED OVER BY POSSIBLY THE MOST CONFLICTED JUDGE IN JUDICIAL HISTORY," former President Donald Trump declared via Truth Social. Published:4/29/2024 6:57:55 PM
[World] Supreme Court to hear cases on veterans’ benefits, pet food and visas next term The Supreme Court announced Monday it would take four cases for the term beginning in October. Published:4/29/2024 5:23:53 PM
[World] Biden, don't take Jews for granted There has long been a quip in American politics: The odd-numbered years are pro-Israel, while the even-numbered years are more pro-Palestinian. Published:4/29/2024 4:40:43 PM
[World] Arab states reticent as U.S. pushes postwar plan for Gaza Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced skepticism from Arab counterparts as he advocated plans for securing and rebuilding Gaza once the Israel-Hamas war ends. Published:4/29/2024 4:32:01 PM
[World] The battle between athleisure and wider-leg pants is here. That means more trouble for Lululemon, analyst says. After the skinny jean’s nearly two-decade reign, retailers and clothing makers say looser fits are getting more popular. Published:4/29/2024 3:01:39 PM
[World] What would Eisenhower have done about Columbia University? They have learned nothing! As I write this, Columbia University and others continue in chaos, depriving serious students of what they have paid for. Published:4/29/2024 2:23:46 PM
[World] Boeing scores $10 billion bond financing in ‘much-needed’ liquidity boost Fresh off reporting a more than $300 million quarterly loss, Boeing Co. saw robust demand on Monday for its $10 billion corporate-bond deal. Published:4/29/2024 2:15:05 PM
[World] Treasury raises its second-quarter borrowing estimate Lower projected tax receipts for April-June quarter leads to increase in borrowing plans Published:4/29/2024 1:57:59 PM
[World] What is the ICC, the global court Israel fears may indict Netanyahu? Prosecutors from the International Criminal Court have not issued any arrest warrants in response to the Oct. 7 attack on Israel and the war in Gaza. Published:4/29/2024 1:49:41 PM
[World] Hunter Biden attorney threatens litigation against Fox News Hunter Biden asks Fox News to remove sexually explicit images from its website, and demands a retraction or correction over other coverage. Published:4/29/2024 1:14:26 PM
[World] Parties see hope for a Gaza cease-fire: ‘Maybe this time it will work’ British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said the proposal was for a “sustained” 40-day cease-fire that would involve the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. Published:4/29/2024 12:31:02 PM
[World] Harsh deportation tools are just fine with many Americans The Biden campaign has sought to highlight Trump’s plans for mass deportation of undocumented immigrants. The broad strokes of that plan, though, have significant support. Published:4/29/2024 11:47:12 AM
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