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China’s Xi Visits Europe, Seeking Strategic Opportunity
The Chinese leader has carefully chosen three countries — France, Serbia and Hungary — that to varying degrees embrace Beijing’s push for a new global order.The New York Times - China -
Students protest war in Gaza as universities host commencement
Colleges and universities are holding graduation ceremonies as pro-Palestinian protests continue on campuses across the US. Follow for live updates.CNN -
Betting on the Kentucky Derby? Here’s how to think like a professional handicapper.
This year’s race, on May 4, marks the 150th edition of the Run for the Roses.MarketWatch -
Crushing Tory losses in London and West Midlands pile pressure on Sunak
Labour unseats Andy Street in Conservatives’ flagship West Midlands mayoraltyFinancial Times -
Buffett says Berkshire sold its entire Paramount stake: 'We lost quite a bit of money'
"I was 100% responsible for the Paramount decision," Buffett said. "It was 100% my decision, and we've sold it all and we lost quite a bit of money."CNBC -
Less is more: The Supreme Court should not decide immunity ‘for the ages’
Instead, the court should keep it simple, treat the Trump immunity decision as the easy “non-official” electioneering case that it is, and avoid making a definitive, complicated and time-consuming ruling on presidential immunity for other ...The Hill -
‘Biden’s Vietnam’: Progressive lawmakers warn not to repeat campus protest history
Students protesting for Palestinian liberation have also referenced the legacy of student resistance and state crackdowns at inflection points throughout American history.Politico -
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore, Katie Ledecky and more
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.CBS News - Joe Biden -
How TikTok Is Wiring Gen Z's Money Brain
Endless videos about the economy and consumerism are giving 20-somethings a case of ‘money dysmorphia.’The Wall Street Journal - Tiktok -
Boeing is on the verge of launching astronauts aboard new capsule
Boeing is finally poised to launch astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA after years of delays and stumblesABC News -
10 Best Portable Grills (2024): Charcoal, Propane, Electric, and More
We barbecued for weeks to find the right charcoal and propane grills for road trips—or just for smaller homes.Wired -
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Investors Were Burned by European Banks for Years---Until Now
After years in the doldrums, European banks have cleaned up their balance sheets. The result: Stock prices have surged.The Wall Street Journal -
Still no deal in truce talks as Israel downplays chances of ending war
An adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS News that "the end of the war will come with the end of Hamas in Gaza."CBS News - Israel -
Hometown champion Pantoja unanimously outpoints Erceg at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro
Hometown champion Alexandre Pantoja unanimously outpointed Australian Steve Erceg on Saturday night to retain his flyweight championship at UFC 301ABC News -
Edwards outduels Jokic: Wolves 'know who we are'
Anthony Edwards scored a playoff career-high 43 points to help the Timberwolves seize home-court advantage with a Game 1 win in Denver.ESPN -
Anthony Edwards thanks Team USA for Game 1 explosion, but this summer, they're going to be thanking him
Edwards is emerging as the new face of American basketballCBS Sports -
UCLA faculty protest at Hammer Museum gala, decrying treatment of pro-Palestinian students
Professors crash the Hammer Museum's starry gala, calling for UCLA's chancellor to resign and for pro-Palestinian student activists to be given amnesty.Los Angeles Times -
Saturday Sessions: Old 97's performs "American Primitive"
Old 97's first started in Dallas as a popular bar band in the 90s, but since then, they've garnered a national fan base and critical acclaim. Now, three decades later, the alt-country pioneers are making a return visit to Saturday Sessions with ...CBS News -
Mick Jagger sounds off at New Orleans Jazz Fest, starting a feud with Gov. Jeff Landry
After Mick Jagger jabs at Lousiana Gov. Jeff Landry during the Rolling Stones' Jazz Fest set in New Orleans, the conservative Republican claps back.Los Angeles Times -
Many Florida women can't get abortions past 6 weeks. Where else can they go?
Since Florida enacted a six-week abortion ban, clinics in several other Southern and mid-Atlantic states have sprung into actionABC News - Florida -
With a vest and a voice, helpers escort kids through San Francisco’s broken Tenderloin streets
San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood is notorious for its open-air drug use and congested sidewalksABC News -
Covid Vaccine Side Effects: 4 Takeaways From Our Investigation
Thousands of Americans believe they experienced rare but serious side effects. But confirming a link is a difficult task.The New York Times - Covid -
What to Know About Victoria Beckham’s 50th Birthday
Posh Spice had a party involving tequila, Tom Cruise, Salma Hayek — and a rare performance by all five Spice Girls.The New York Times -
The Man Who Never Says No to Zendaya
The stylist Law Roach on his role as an “image architect,” being a diva and his master plan for what’s next.The New York Times -
Gloria Steinem’s Beauty Ideals
The feminist activist, who relies mostly on moisturizer, was tapped to promote a beauty campaign about self-acceptance. Plus, a SoHo salon that evokes Southern France.The New York Times -
Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower 2024: Peak Time and How to Watch
The event will be active when the moon is just a sliver in the sky, but it is less easy to see in the Northern Hemisphere than other meteor showers.The New York Times -
Video: China’s Chang’e-6 Far Side of the Moon Launch
If successful, the Chang’e-6 mission will be the first in history to return a sample from a part of the moon that we never get to see from Earth.The New York Times - China -
Here Come a Trillion Cicadas. The Midwest Is Abuzz.
Illinois is the center of the cicada emergence that is on the way. Two groups of cicadas are expected at once, leaving some people queasy, others thrilled.The New York Times
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How TikTok Is Wiring Gen Z's Money Brain
Endless videos about the economy and consumerism are giving 20-somethings a case of ‘money dysmorphia.’ -
Boeing is on the verge of launching astronauts aboard new capsule
Boeing is finally poised to launch astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA after years of delays and stumbles -
10 Best Portable Grills (2024): Charcoal, Propane, Electric, and More
We barbecued for weeks to find the right charcoal and propane grills for road trips—or just for smaller homes. -
Warren Buffett Fears AI Has 'Enormous Potential for Harm'
The Berkshire Hathaway CEO compared artificial intelligence to the development of nuclear weaponry, even as the company begins to use it in some businesses. -
Orka Two Review: Sleek Hearing Aids
They’ll cost you, but these hearing aids have an “AI” tuning that’s actually helpful. -
The bystander's role is changing in the era of livestreaming. North Carolina's standoff shows how
A deadly shootout in Charlotte that left five dead illustrates how smartphone-wielding bystanders don’t always run for cover when bullets start to fly -
Why Google Employees Aren’t Reacting to US Antitrust Trial
They shrugged off concerns about the company’s fate ahead of closing arguments in the Justice Department’s lawsuit this week. -
LinkedIn Has Games Now
Plus: Razer will have to refund customers who bought its light-up face mask, Peloton cuts staff and its CEO, and hybrid cars are hitting the roads. -
Trump Media's newly hired auditing firm was just busted by the SEC for 'massive fraud'
The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged the auditing firm hired by Trump Media and Technology Group just 37 days ago with “massive fraud” — though not for any work it performed for former President Donald Trump's media company -
Why You May Soon Be Drinking Synthetic Coffee
The world drinks two billion cups of coffee a day. You’ll soon have a synthetic alternative. -
U.S. Antitrust Case Against Google Is Just the Start
As the Justice Department’s case against Google nears an end, the federal government has more suits in the pipeline trying to rein in Big Tech. -
Ambient Weather WS-5000 Review: A Fantastic Weather Station
The Ambient Weather WS-5000 is the perfect gift for any loved ones who can't leave the house without knowing the dew point and wind speed. -
How I Got My Attention Span Back
Small changes in this reporter’s smartphone habits led to major changes in her life and work. -
Democratic officials criticize Meta ad policy, saying it amplifies lies about 2020 election
Several Democrats serving as their state’s top election officials have sent a letter to the parent company of Facebook, asking it to stop allowing ads that claim the 2020 presidential election was stolen -
How to Track Your Sleep Using Your Fitbit
Use any of Fitbit’s trackers or smartwatches to get a better idea of how you’re sleeping and how to improve your slumber. -
The iPhone Is Losing Its Cutting-Edge Appeal in China
A fall in Apple’s sales in China shows that some consumers there no longer see Apple’s flagship product as the most advanced in technology. -
French cyberwarriors ready to test their defense against hackers and malware during the Olympics
Just like the Olympic athletes, the cyberwarriors that will be crucial for the success of the Paris Games are deep into training for the big event -
Best TV Mounting Options: Stands, Wall Mounts, Corner Mounts, Electric Mounts
TV mounts have evolved, and so have all the other options for getting your huge new television set off the entertainment stand. -
An AI-controlled fighter jet took the Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war
An experimental F-16 fighter jet has taken Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall on a history-making flight controlled by artificial intelligence and not a human pilot -
Final Arguments in Google Antitrust Trial Conclude, Setting Up Landmark Ruling
Judge Amit P. Mehta must now decide whether Google violated the law, potentially setting a precedent for a series of tech monopoly cases. -
Your Smart Home Is Driving Your Partner Bonkers. Here's How to Fix It.
You cleverly program your smart home. Then it malfunctions, causing needless relationship anxiety. Three expert tips to set it up better—and ward off a break up. -
22 Star Wars Toys and Games to Celebrate May Fourth
These are the best Star Wars gifts in the galaxy for everyone from Padawan fans to Jedi masters. -
Experimental F-16 fighter jet takes Air Force secretary on a history-making flight controlled by AI, not a human pilot
Experimental F-16 fighter jet takes Air Force secretary on a history-making flight controlled by AI, not a human pilot -
Apple Sales Fall as iPhone, China Businesses Remain Sluggish
The iPhone maker authorized $110 billion in share buybacks and forecast a return to revenue growth in the current quarter. -
A Company Is Building a Giant Compressed-Air Battery in the Australian Outback
Hydrostor, a leader in compressed-air energy storage, aims to break ground on a 200-MW plant in New South Wales by the end of this year. It wants to follow that with a 500-MW facility in California. -
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here's how to see it
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend -
The AI Gadget That Can Make Your Life Better---and Two That Definitely Won't
The Humane AI Pin, Rabbit R1 and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses take AI out of your smartphone and put it in a dedicated gadget. The future? Or just frustrating? -
A.I. at Your Jobs + Hank Green Talks TikTok + Deepfake High School
A synthetic chief executive, a bot trained on employees’ personalities, and a regular duel with ChatGPT — our listeners brought us their stories. -
A New Surveillance Tool Invades Border Towns
Plus: An assassination plot, an AI security bill, a Project Nimbus revelation, and more of the week’s top security news. -
Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly
The government and Google are making their closing arguments in a high-stakes antitrust trial to a federal judge in Washington who must now decide whether the tech giant’s search engine constitutes an illegal monopoly