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Searches on Americans in FBI foreign intelligence database fell in 2023
The FBI's searches, some of which were deemed to be improper in the past, were a flashpoint in a months-long fight in Congress over the reauthorization of Section 702 of FISA.CBS News - Top stories -
Europeans have more time, Americans more money. Which is better?
Life expectancy, happiness, sustainability and innovation among factors shaping work attitudesFinancial Times - Business -
Paul Auster, American author of The New York Trilogy, dies aged 77
The writer of The New York Trilogy, Leviathan and 4 3 2 1 – known for his stylised postmodernist fiction – has died from complications of lung cancer. • Paul Auster – a life in quotes. • Paul Auster – a life in pictures. Paul Auster, the author of ...The Guardian - World - New York -
A Wealth Shift That Could Leave Some Younger Americans Behind
Assets held by baby boomers are changing hands, but that doesn’t mean their millennial heirs will be set for life.The New York Times - Business -
TikTok honors 15 creators for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
TikTok is celebrating a group of 15 creators, business owners and “industry disruptors” for this year’s Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.NBC News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Paul Auster, Prolific American Writer and Filmmaker, Dies at 77
The novelist gained renown for his acclaimed “New York Trilogy,” a postmodern take on detective fiction.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Searches on Americans in FBI foreign intelligence database fell in 2023
The FBI's searches, some of which were deemed to be improper in the past, were a flashpoint in a months-long fight in Congress over the reauthorization of Section 702 of FISA.CBS News - Politics -
1 in 3 Asian Americans report being subject of hate: Survey
About 1 in 3 Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have faced hate for their identity within the past year, according to a new poll. The STAATUS survey, conducted by Savanta Research, found that more than 30 percent of Asian ...The Hill - Politics -
Scammers bilked older Americans out of $3.4 billion last year, often using cryptocurrency
At least 101,000 Americans ages 60 and older were victims of digital fraud last year, with the average person losing $33,915, according to a new report from the FBI.NBC News - Top stories -
American leadership is needed, Biden should seek to revive the WTO
The Biden administration seems at best indifferent toward the trade goals that Americans have long supported.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Most Americans View TikTok as a Chinese Influence Tool, Poll Shows
AReuters/Ipsos survey shows huge support for the idea that the social media platform is being used to shape U.S. public opinion.Inc. - Business - Tiktok -
Kamala Harris Isn’t Americans’ ‘Momala.’ She’s Our Vice President.
In her conversation with the vice president, Drew Barrymore allowed informality to veer into disrespect.The New York Times - Top stories -
Rio Tinto Declines Comment on Whether Considering Rival Anglo American Bid
The chair of Rio Tinto declined to comment on whether the world’s second-largest miner by market value is weighing a bid for Anglo American, the target of a recent $39 billion bid by BHP Group.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China is an enemy of the U.S. for a growing number of Americans, Pew poll shows
Americans overwhelmingly hold an unfavorable view of China, with an increasing number labeling the nation as an enemy of the U.S., according to a new survey.CNBC - Business - China -
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Starfield May Update
Learn more about the biggest update coming to Starfield on May 15th, 2024.GameSpot - Tech -
Biden administration to cancel $6.1 billion in student debt for borrowers who were scammed by single school
The Department of Education is cancelling $6.1 billion worth of student debt for 317,000 borrowers who were scammed by their school, officials announced Wednesday.MarketWatch - Business - Joe Biden -
Biden administration forgives $6.1 billion in student debt for 317,000 former Art Institute students
The Biden administration announced that it would forgive more than $6.1 billion in student debt for 317,000 former students of the Art Institutes.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
The Fed would only cut rates to help the U.S. service its soaring debt, fund manager says
The reason the Fed may be tempted to cut rates would be to help the U.S. cover interest payments on the national debt, according to fund manager Freddie Lait.CNBC - Business -
Higher interest rates make government debt unviable as an economic solution | Kenneth Rogoff
Big economies such as the US must change fiscal policy as the realities of debt and inflation bite. For more than a decade, numerous economists – primarily but not exclusively on the left – have argued that the potential benefits of using debt to ...The Guardian - World -
'Here in the Pitch' by Jessica Pratt Review: A Stronger Sound
The indie singer-songwriter delivers her most fleshed-out collection yet with her evocative, affecting fourth album.The Wall Street Journal - World -
This family traveled for a year. Here are the biggest mistakes they made
Margaret Bensfield Sullivan talks about the challenges and lessons she learned while traveling with her family to 29 countries in the span of a year.CNBC - Business -
The AI-Generated Population Is Here, and They're Ready to Work
AI that can predict how specific humans will look, act and feel could do the jobs of fashion models, focus group members and clinical trial participants.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trulia's Founder Wants You to Slow Down
Virta Health founder Sami Inkinen spoke to Inc. about health habits, decision-making, and the benefit of building a company at a slow pace.Inc. - Business -
AI Detectors for ChatGPT: Everything You Need to Know
Is whatever you’re reading written by a human, or is it generated by artificial intelligence? This list of articles will help you understand AI text detection.Wired - Tech -
How Do You Turn ‘Urban Decay’ Into a Garden?
Apiary Studio in Philadelphia works with whatever a site holds to create landscapes that match the city’s aesthetic: “gritty, punk, improvised, layered with history.”The New York Times - Lifestyle -
How MLB Players Arrange Autographs for Each Other
As fans and collectors clamor for autographs, Major League Baseball players have built a network — and an etiquette — for signing things for each other.The New York Times - Lifestyle - MLB -
'The King of Diamonds' Review: While You Were Out
He always called ahead, making sure no one was home. During one lucrative stretch, he looted six homes for a $1.4 million haul.The Wall Street Journal - World -
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Jazz Bass
Writers, scholars, radio hosts and musicians, including the bassist Ron Carter, share songs that shine a light on an instrument that lays the foundation of jazz.The New York Times - Top stories -
The week's bestselling books, May 5
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, May 5, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Will mortgage interest rates fall in May?
If you're waiting for mortgage rates to drop, you could be in for a longer wait than anticipated. Here's why.CBS News - Top stories - Mortgage -
Home prices soar even higher in February, despite higher mortgage rates, says S&P Case-Shiller
It marked another increase after the prior month's annual gain of 6%, and the fastest rate of price growth since November 2022.CNBC - Business -
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s custom Jordan 1s lead MLB kicks of the week
From Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s custom Jordan 1s to Jon Jay's Jordan 11s, check out the latest kicks of the week in the MLB.ESPN - Sports - MLB -
How Diablo 4's Loot Reborn Update Will Make Its Items, And Players, More Powerful Than Ever
With three seasons under Diablo 4's belt since its launch, it's safe to say a lot has changed for Blizzard's ARPG. But it will be the game's upcoming Season 4 update on May 14, dubbed Loot Reborn, that marks the biggest shift for Diablo 4 yet, ...GameSpot - Tech -
Reasons why the AI stock correction may be overdone
Recent sharp moves highlight the hypersensitivity of the sector to relatively benign cyclical movesFinancial Times - Business