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How to own Big Tech and stay diversified, plus learning more about stock buybacks
Yes, it's possible to have a diversified portfolio with three mega-cap stocks in your top five.CNBC - Business -
Abnormally hot summer even more likely in latest NOAA forecast: Here's where
New predictions for the summer season, released by NOAA's Climate Prediction Center this week, show weather is likely to heat up in almost every corner of the United States.The Hill - Politics -
The 401(k)’s success has been overlooked and it will continue to help even more Americans
The 401(k) of 2024 is nothing like the 401(k) of 1984MarketWatch - Business -
Aegon Backs Guidance, Launches Fresh Buyback
Aegon said it was on track to meet its guidance for a key earnings figure this year after a decline for the first quarter, and launched a new share buyback program of up to €200 million.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jasmine Crockett’s Appearance-Based Insults Reflect an Ugly New Norm in Politics
A recent congressional meeting devolved into a back-and-forth that reflects a changing norm in politics — one that rarely makes anybody look good.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Neuroscience Says 6 to 10 Minutes a Day Can Make You Smarter, More Focused, and Even Increase the Size of Your Brain
Surprisingly, one study shows that even two minutes of this type of activity provides clear cognitive benefits.Inc. - Business -
Were dogs to blame for woman's tragic death? Evidence points to something more sinister
A California fertility doctor said he found his wife and business partner unresponsive at the bottom of a staircase in 2016. Nearly a year later, her death was ruled a homicide by strangulation. A defense attorney suggested the family dogs may be ...CBS News - Top stories -
Students missing school can have a snowball effect
The number of students missing at least 18 days a year has nearly doubled since 2018, sounding an alarm among educators.The Hill - Politics -
Companies are trying to attract more smartphone users across Africa. But there are risks
Internet-enabled phones can play a unique role in sub-Saharan Africa, where infrastructure and public services are among the world’s least developedABC News - Tech -
GameStop shares fell 20% after the videogame retailer said that it would sell up to 45 million more shares and that sales were continuing to slide sharply.
GameStop shares fell 20% after the videogame retailer said that it would sell up to 45 million more shares and that sales were continuing to slide sharply.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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Morehouse College prepares for possible disruptions ahead of Biden's commencement address; Oncology nurse faces down her own cancer diagnosis with courageCBS News - World -
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Video appears to show Sean "Diddy" Combs assaulting ex in 2016; How compassion, not just free tuition, helped one Ohio student achieve his college dreamsCBS News - Top stories -
I spent years studying American communism. Here’s what I learned | Maurice Isserman
I was struck by the mystery of why so many intelligent and admirable people remained so loyal for so long to a fundamentally flawed movement. I’ll leave it to future historians to puzzle out the reasons why, but in the second decade of the 21st ...The Guardian - World -
Trump-linked dark-money group spent $90m on racist and transphobic ads in 2022, records show
Revealed: Citizens for Sanity was one of top political spenders last election cycle and is back for 2024 with more extreme messaging. Sign up for The Stakes, our free US elections newsletterA dark money group with ties to Trump’s inner circle ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Dead or alive? Parents of children gone in Sri Lanka's civil war have spent 15 years seeking answers
It has been 15 years since the end of Sri Lanka's civil war, which pitted government forces against Tamil Tiger separatistsABC News - World -
EU Investigates Facebook and Instagram Over Addictive Effects on Children
The American tech giant’s platforms, Facebook and Instagram, may “exploit the weaknesses and inexperience of minors,” the European Commission said.The New York Times - Business - European Union -
Meta Faces Fresh Probe Over ‘Addictive’ Effect on Kids
The EU has launched an investigation into Facebook and Instagram’s child protection measures as part of mounting concerns around minors’ use of social media.Wired - Tech -
EU investigating Meta over addictive effects of Facebook, Instagram on children
The European Union is investigating Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, over the potentially addictive effects of its platforms on children. The bloc’s executive arm, the European Commission, opened “formal proceedings” against ...The Hill - Politics - European Union -
Insurer warns owners of ‘Saltburn effect’ from using stately homes for filming
Owners of historic buildings used in likes of Bridgerton warned of potential damage to possessions and reputations. When the owner of Drayton House in Northamptonshire was approached to allow his 127-room mansion to be the location of a film ...The Guardian - World -
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You can now build your very own Frank Lloyd Wright house. Here's what one looks like.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sony Music Group warns more than 700 companies against using its content to train AI
One of the biggest record labels in the world is issuing notices warning hundreds of companies not to train artificial intelligence models on its content without permission.NBC News - Top stories -
GameStop’s stock slides premarket after company issues profit warning, files to issue more shares
GameStop Corp.’s stock fell 19% early Friday, after the videogame retailer and key meme stock issued a profit and sales warning for the first quarter and filed to sell new shares.MarketWatch - Business -
Even European Parliament Elections Have Consequences
The body has become emblematic of the EU’s dysfunction, but this year’s vote may actually matter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Death of teen who ate a spicy chip has experts rethinking capsaicin and its effects
The tragic death of a Massachusetts teenager who collapsed after eating an extremely spicy tortilla chip last year may prompt both doctors and food manufacturers to take a closer look at the ingredient that provides the punch — capsaicin.NBC News - Top stories -
Judge and Stanton homer to back effective Cortes as streaking Yankees top White Sox 4-2
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton homered, Nestor Cortes won for the first time in 5 1/2 weeks and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory. Alex Verdugo and Stanton hit ...Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Ray Dalio believes there’s a 35% or even 40% chance of a civil war in the U.S.
Hedge-fund billionaire can foresee people moving to states that align with their political views while refusing to abide by rules made by federal authorities whose politics they disagree with.MarketWatch - Business -
Evening Report — Cohen faces questions about background, past lies
A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report © Elizabeth Williams via AP Cohen takes a grilling on Trump trial witness stand Michael Cohen, former President Trump's one-time lawyer and "fixer" took ...The Hill - Politics -
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Thursday, May 16, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Maurice DuBois.CBS News - Top stories -
Follow live: Hurricanes aim to even series vs. Rangers in Game 6
Follow live: Hurricanes aim to even series vs. Rangers in Game 6ESPN - Sports -
Evening Report — Chaotic late-night House hearing continues to play out
A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report © Getty Images/AP Late-night House fracas continues to roil Congress Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) sought to calm the waters after an intensely personal war of ...The Hill - Politics