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Warren Buffett Praises Apple After Berkshire Hathaway Cuts Stake
The legendary investor praised the iPhone maker at his annual meeting in Omaha, Neb., even after revealing that Berkshire had slashed its stake in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World - AppleFrank Stella, influential American artist, dies aged 87
His constantly evolving works have been hailed as landmarks of the minimalist and post-painterly abstraction art movements. Frank Stella, a painter, sculptor and printmaker whose constantly evolving works are hailed as landmarks of the minimalist ...The Guardian - WorldLabour's Sadiq Khan reelected as London mayor as UK's ruling Conservatives face more electoral pain
Sadiq Khan, the Labour Party’s mayor of London, has romped to victory, securing a record third straight term at City Hall, on another hugely disappointing day for the U.K.’s governing Conservatives ahead of a looming general electionABC News - World-
Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby by a nose in a 3-horse photo finish
Mystik Dan won the Derby in a photo finish over Forever Young and Sierra Leone.ABC News -
Chicago high school sees 100% of its grads accepted to college
This marks the 11th year in a row that that every member of the graduating class at Southland College Prep Charter High School in suburban Chicago has been admitted to college. Noel Brennan explains the school's streak of academic excellence.CBS News -
Universities hold graduation ceremonies as students protest across the US
Some colleges have canceled or modified graduation ceremonies as more than 2,000 people have been arrested on campuses since April 18, as pro-Palestinian protests ripples 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 -
Democratic rep says Johnson can't be punished for 'doing the right thing'
Democratic congressman Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) said that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) shouldn't be punished for “doing the right thing” after Democratic leadership said they would come to Johnson's rescue if the push to remove him from his position ...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 -
A rising Republican lost her seat in the Trump era. Now she's trying a comeback.
In 2016, Kelly Ayotte was a rising GOP star. In 2017, she was a former senator. Now, she's attempting a comeback with a run for governor of New Hampshire.NBC News - Donald Trump -
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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He was a successful lawyer. He never dreamed one day he would be arguing for his own sanity before a judge.The Wall Street Journal -
Sullivan says military aid will help Ukraine mount counteroffensive in 2025
US national security adviser says supplies and weapons approved by Congress could help stop Russian gainsFinancial Times - Ukraine -
London, meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Mayor Sadiq Khan wins historic third term
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has won a historic third term in officeABC News -
Edwards scores 43 points, Reid erupts in 4th to help Timberwolves beat Nuggets 106-99 in Game 1
Anthony Edwards scored a playoff career-high 43 points, Naz Reid had 14 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets 106-99 in Game 1 of the second-round series Saturday nightABC News - NBA -
UFC 301 -- Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg: Fight card, odds, start time, date, location, complete guide
The flyweight title is on the line when the promotion returns to Rio de Janeiro on Saturday nightCBS Sports - UFC -
UFC 301 Pantoja vs. Erceg: live results and analysis
The flyweight title is on the line in Rio. Follow along for live updates throughout the night.ESPN - UFC -
Frank Stella, artist renowned for blurring the lines between painting and sculpture, dies at 87
Frank Stella, a painter, sculptor and printmaker whose constantly evolving works served as landmarks of the minimalist and post-painterly abstraction art movements, has diedABC 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 -
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 -
After Roe, the network of people who help others get abortions see themselves as 'the underground'
A makeshift national network of abortion doulas, navigators at clinics and individual volunteers are helping people who live in restrictive states and need or want an abortionABC 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 -
As the US moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, could more states legalize it?
A federal proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug has raised the hopes of some pot backers that more states will embrace cannabisABC News -
Move Over, Honey. Teddy Is Getting In.
Sharing a bed with a partner sometimes means making way for a beloved stuffed animal or blanket, too.The New York Times -
The Best Headwear at the Central Park Hat Lunch
Attendees at the annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards wore their finest fascinators, headbands and bird hats to raise money for the jewel of New York.The New York Times -
The State Department Kept His Proposal on Course
Ben Krauss flew to Athens to propose to Shana Mansbach, with the help of her State Department colleagues, on the last stop of a European tour.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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Sullivan says military aid will help Ukraine mount counteroffensive in 2025
US national security adviser says supplies and weapons approved by Congress could help stop Russian gains -
London, meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Mayor Sadiq Khan wins historic third term
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has won a historic third term in office -
Hopes of Gaza ceasefire rise as Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo
Egyptian and US mediators report signs of compromise, but many analysts remain pessimistic. Middle East crisis – live updatesHopes of a ceasefire in Gaza rose on Saturday as a Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo to continue indirect talks, with what ... -
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Stunning Labour triumphs in London and West Midlands leave Sunak reeling
Keir Starmer says the prime minister has no option but to call a general election. Rishi Sunak was dealt a series of shattering blows last night as Labour won a knife-edge battle to seize the West Midlands mayoralty from the Conservatives and ... -
Family Values or Fighting Valor? Russia Grapples With Women’s Wartime Role.
Russian military efforts to recruit women from prisons and civilian life have clashed with President Vladimir V. Putin’s conservative agenda. -
The new ‘space race’: what are China’s ambitions and why is the US so concerned?
As China launches its Chang’e-6 mission to the far side of the moon, US officials have expressed alarm at the pace of its advancements. China to launch ambitious moon missionThe worsening rivalry between the world’s two most powerful countries ... -
Arizona Is Booming, but Restless Voters Feel Downbeat About Economy
Concerns about housing costs and immigration are unsettling Biden’s winning coalition from 2020, but abortion turmoil is worrying Republicans. -
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Meet the American craftsman helping rebuild France's Notre Dame cathedral
It's been five years since a fire nearly destroyed France's iconic Notre Dame cathedral, but rebuilding work on the historic landmark is almost completed, thanks in part to the efforts of an American craftsman. -
AP PHOTOS: South and Southeast Asian countries cope with a weekslong heat wave
South and Southeast Asian countries have been coping with a weekslong heat wave rendering record high temperatures that have posed a severe health risk. Umbrellas to shield against blazing sunlight are popular, air-conditioned malls are serving ... -
A Lawyer's Slide Into Psychosis Was Captured in a WSJ Profile. He Tells Us His Story.
Rob Dart has spent a year on the streets believing people are trying to control him via hypnosis. -
Frank Stella, influential American artist, dies aged 87
His constantly evolving works have been hailed as landmarks of the minimalist and post-painterly abstraction art movements. Frank Stella, a painter, sculptor and printmaker whose constantly evolving works are hailed as landmarks of the minimalist ... -
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Sadiq Khan Re-elected Mayor of London in Latest Win for Labour Party
Mr. Khan defeated a right-wing rival who focused on crime and cars, his victory another ominous sign for Britain’s ruling Conservatives ahead of a general election. -
Mexican officials say 3 bodies found in Baja California area where 2 Australians and American went missing
Mexican officials say 3 bodies found in Baja California area where 2 Australians and American went missing -
Is This the Most Boring Man in the World?
Insomniacs swear by dull narrators who put them to sleep, whether on purpose or not. -
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US says defence pact with Saudi Arabia not possible without Israel deal
National security adviser Jake Sullivan tells FT Weekend Festival three-way pact necessary for Mideast peace -
Spain rejects Argentinian claim its PM is causing ‘poverty and death’
Diplomatic spat began when Spanish minister suggested Javier Milei had taken ‘substances’ while campaigning. Spain has denounced comments by Argentina’s presidency that accused the Spanish government of bringing “poverty and death” to its own ... -
Mystik Dan Wins the Kentucky Derby
After winning the Kentucky Oaks on Friday, trainer Ken McPeek and jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. completed a stunning upset in the Kentucky Derby with Mystik Dan. -
Japan and India reject Biden's comments describing them as xenophobic countries
Japan and India have decried remarks by U.S. President Joe Biden describing them as “xenophobic” countries that do not welcome immigrants while he was speaking during a campaign fundraising event earlier in the week -
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Ukrainian village of Ocheretyne left in ruins after Russian barrage
Kyiv says Moscow forces have gained ‘foothold’ in area north of Donetsk city after pounding depleted defenders. Putin on our doorstep: Ukrainians watch as the frontline edges closerThe Ukrainian village of Ocheretyne has been battered by fighting, ... -
South Sudan removes newly imposed taxes that had triggered suspension of UN food airdrops
South Sudan has removed recently imposed taxes and fees that had triggered the suspension of U.N. food airdrops -
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Death toll from rains in southern Brazil rises to 57
Hundreds of cities across Rio Grande so Sul hit by floods with thousands displaced and infrastructure destroyed. The death toll from rains in Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to 57, local authorities said on Saturday ... -
After 3 Tourists Go Missing, Bodies Are Found in Baja California
Mexican authorities recovered the three bodies as a search went on for two Australian tourists and a U.S. citizen who disappeared while on vacation. -
‘High degree of probability’ bodies found in northern Mexico are missing Perth brothers
Siblings Callum and Jake Robinson and US citizen Jack Carter Rhoad were travelling on a surfing holiday when they were reported missing. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThree people have been arrested on ...