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USC Removes Commencement Speakers, Honorees After Canceling Valedictorian's Speech
University says it is redesigning its commencement program amid the “highly publicized circumstances” surrounding it.World -
Netflix Password Crackdown Delivers Millions of New Customers
The streaming giant said it would continue to diversify its slate and product features as it added 9.33 million subscribers in the first quarter.World - Netflix -
The 84-Year-Old Man Who Saved Nvidia
It’s a $2 trillion company today. It wouldn’t exist without someone known as Irimajiri-san.World -
Bond Markets Expected to Calm Down After U.S. CPI-Triggered Rally
Rates markets looked set to enter calmer waters after U.S. inflation and retail sales data caused the latest leg higher [in prices], Commerzbank Research said.World -
Billionaire Frank McCourt Organizes Bid to Acquire TikTok in U.S.
McCourt said he is organizing a bid to acquire TikTok, saying he will put users and data security at the center of its design and purpose.World - Tiktok -
'Roaring Kitty' Came Out of Hibernation. Is the Meme Stock Craze Back?
All it took was a tweet. Shares of GameStop and other pandemic-era meme stocks took off. Keith Gill’s social-media accounts had been dormant for years. Known as “Roaring Kitty” on YouTube and “DeepF—ingValue” on Reddit, Gill helped direct the ...World -
France Secures $16 Billion From Microsoft, Amazon, Others at Foreign Investment Summit
The investment commitments underscore a push from President Emmanuel Macron to promote the country as an attractive destination for international investors.World -
Bank of England Holds Rates, Signals It's Closer to Cutting
The Bank of England kept its key interest rate unchanged at a 16-year high, but indicated that it is on course to join its European peers in cutting rates over the coming months.World -
The New Dress Code for Snack Execs: Ditch the Tie, Bring the Stretchy Pants
For food-company directors, part of the gig is sampling—a lot—of America’s sandwiches, doughnuts and pretzel bites.World -
BMW Keeps Outlook Despite Drop in Profits
BMW’s key automotive unit reported slightly lower-than-forecast profits in the first quarter as manufacturing costs rose, but the group maintained its full-year guidance.World -
Tesla Told to Detail Driver Warnings, Miles Driven With Autopilot
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration asked Tesla to explain the process and rationale for many of its recall remedies.World - Tesla -
Instacart, Uber Join Forces to Add Uber Eats to Instacart App
The two companies announce the partnership as they face competition from common rival DoorDash.World -
Saudi Aramco Net Income Falls on Declining Crude Oil Volumes
Saudi Arabia’s national oil company first-quarter profit fell and missed analysts’ forecasts due to a lower volume of crude oil sold and weaker refining and chemicals margins.World -
Wealthy Homeowners Aren't Selling. A Look at the Tightest Luxury Markets.
A supply crunch is affecting markets across the country, as the mortgage rate lock-in takes control of the high end.World -
NBC Prepares $2.5-Billion-a-Year Bid to Pluck NBA Rights From TNT
The league is in advanced stages of a new round of media-rights deals. Disney’s payments would increase under a proposed deal.World - NBA -
CNN: Most Voters Say 'No Chance' They'll Support Biden
Is this the most underreported story in politics?World - Joe Biden -
House Republicans' Bench Thins---Yet Daredevils Can't Quit Skydiving
GOP lawmakers’ extreme-sports habits are causing jitters in a conference with a razor-thin majority.World -
Inside the Pro-Palestinian Protests Disrupting Columbia University
Protesters and counterprotesters navigate the turbulent final weeks of the school year as the campus is riven by differing views on the Israel-Hamas war.World -
'Mary Jane' Review: Rachel McAdams's Moving Portrait of Motherhood on Broadway
The actress gives an exquisite performance as the single parent of a severely disabled son in Amy Herzog’s delicate play.World -
America's Economy Is No. 1. That Means Trouble
If you want a single number to capture America’s economic stature, here it is: This year, the U.S. will account for 26.3% of the global gross domestic product, the highest in almost two decades. That’s based on the latest projections from the ...World -
Inside a Besieged Ukrainian City Where Soldiers Await U.S. Arms
Ukrainian forces, outgunned and outmanned, are struggling to hold the strategically valuable city of Chasiv Yar long enough for weaponry from the U.S. to arrive.World - Ukraine -
Akzo Nobel Beats Views as Sales Volumes Rise
Akzo Nobel reported a growth in revenue and adjusted earnings for the first quarter that exceeded expectations, with higher volumes helping its top line, and backed its outlook for the year.World -
VW Workers Vote to Join UAW in Historic Southern Win for Union
The victory at the Tennessee factory helped the union toward its goal of reversing declining membership by organizing foreign-owned factories.World -
Iran Activates Air Defenses as World Braces for Israel's Retaliation
Iran activated air-defense systems and canceled flights, state media reported, amid reports of explosions.World - Iran -
'Suffs' Review: A Musical of Marching Women
Produced by Hillary Clinton, writer-composer-actor Shaina Taub’s Broadway show is a generally rousing if occasionally heavy-handed history of the fight for the 19th Amendment.World -
Gold Futures Rise as Dollar Slips; Inflation Data Could Prompt Volatility
Gold futures rose, supported by lower Treasury yields and a softer U.S. dollar, ahead of U.S. inflation data.World -
How the Maple-Syrup Cartel Keeps a Sticky Grip on Global Market
Quebec’s 50 million maple trees produce 72% of the world’s supply, leaving Vermont to pine for the good old days.World -
Layoffs in 2024: A List of Companies Cutting Jobs This Year
The layoffs are expected to be smaller and more targeted than those in 2023.World -
Fresenius Positive on Outlook After Solid First-Quarter
Fresenius lifted its full-year guidance after profits in the first quarter beat expectations, boosted by an improved performance at its core businesses.World -
Ukraine Says It Foiled Russian Plot to Assassinate Zelensky
The Ukrainian Security Service said the alleged plot to use missiles and drones to strike the president’s convoy was the latest attempt on his life by Moscow.World - Ukraine -
Bouygues Backs Guidance on Improved First Quarter
Bouygues said its operating profit from activities rose to €26 million and the company reiterated its guidance for 2024 of slightly higher sales and profits compared with 2023.World -
'Finance Bro' Outfits Desperately Need an Update. We Have Fixes.
Many corporate guys default to drab fleeces, stretchy chinos and clunky running shoes. It doesn’t have to be that way. Pros offer easy wardrobe upgrades.World -
Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy to Step Down Amid Fresh Layoffs
The fitness-equipment maker has warned of cash-flow issues and continued losses amid a decline in paying subscribers and a recall.World -
Starbucks Shares Plunge After Sales, Earnings Miss
Speeding up service and introducing new beverages are part of efforts to win back customers, executives say.World -
Columbia Turns Up Pressure on Pro-Palestinian Student Protesters
Alumni, donors and Democrats had called on the school to disband encampment.World -
Hezbollah Stumbles Into a War of Attrition
The Lebanese group isn’t ready for a larger conflict. Israel shouldn’t let that opportunity go to waste.World -
Lightsmith Group Backs AI Startup AiDash With Eye on Power-Grid Expansion
The company’s AI-driven software helps utilities keep trees away from power lines and avoid outages and fires.World -
You Know LVMH For Its Luxury Bags. It's Also a Titan of Real Estate.
The parent of Louis Vuitton and Dior is buying up real estate to control its brands. It is changing city centers from New York to Miami, Paris to Montreal.World -
'Searching for Goya' Review: Noche Flamenca's Onstage Art
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the troupe performs an evocative nine-part suite featuring dancer Soledad Barrio at the Joyce Theater inspired by the Spanish master’s works.World -
Traton First Quarter Beats Forecasts Despite European Slowdown
Traton posted above-forecast results for the first quarter, thanks to stronger pricing and market growth in South America and despite slower momentum in Europe.World