Ftse 100 Notches Longest Run of Record Closing Highs in 15 Months
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Dow closes at record high above 40,000 to cinch a five-week winning streak
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed Friday above the key 40,000 level for the first time in history, a day after hitting that benchmark in the previous trading session.NBC News - Top stories -
Dow closes above 40,000 for first time, notching new milestone
Wall Street investors are increasingly confident of a soft landing for the U.S. economy, pushing financial markets to new highs.CBS News - Top stories -
Aces sell out WNBA-record 15 of 20 home games
The Las Vegas Aces have sold out 15 of their 20 home games -- the most in WNBA history -- and are the first team to sell out its allotment of season tickets.ESPN - Sports - WNBA -
Walmart Stock Hits Record Close on Strong Quarter
The largest U.S. retailer had robust quarterly results and an upbeat outlook, giving insight into how consumers are weathering high interest rates.The New York Times - Business -
Channel crossings since start of year at record high
The number of migrants crossing the Channel since January 1 is 9,681, according to Home Office data.BBC News - Top stories -
Mortgage rates fall to the lowest level in a month, but ‘home buyers are still feeling the pressure’ from high home prices
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 7.02% Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
Biden slams Trump as he touts record-high Dow crossing 40,000
President Joe Biden and Donald Trump are in the midst of a messaging fight over who has handled the economy better. The Dow hitting 40,000 could help Biden.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
Walmart’s shares hit record high as retailer raises its earnings forecast
Company continues to benefit from consumers seeking the best deals amid persistent inflationFinancial Times - World -
Lionel Messi's salary, Inter Miami's payroll are MLS record highs
Even without his Apple deal and his equity in Inter Miami, Lionel Messi is making more money than all but a few MLS teams.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLS -
Gold and copper are breaking records. Silver is at an 11-year high. But the narratives vary.
Factors named as powering gains in the metals markets include relative dollar weakness, U.S. debt and electrification needs.MarketWatch - Business -
NBA picks, odds, best bets for Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: Why Denver closes out series in high-scoring Game 6
Lean on Anthony Edwards getting his dimes on ThursdayCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
The Dow closed above 40000 for the first time, a day after eclipsing the mark on an intraday basis. For the week, the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose 1.2%, 1.5% and 2.1%, respectively, and all remain at or near records hit during the week.
The Dow closed above 40000 for the first time, a day after eclipsing the mark on an intraday basis. For the week, the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose 1.2%, 1.5% and 2.1%, respectively, and all remain at or near records hit during the week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Researcher Steps on 100 Pit Vipers (For Science!)
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The 15 movies you need to see this summer
Our staffers select a highly opinionated list of their most anticipated titles: Hollywood fun machines, indie big swings and the truly unmissable.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
This Pride Month, Companies Must Decide: Are They Truly Committed?
Despite the recent DEI backlash, many companies are moving forward with Pride Month celebrations. Here are three tips for honoring the occasion.Inc. - Business -
US warns of possible Pride Month attacks worldwide
The warning comes one week after a similar alert from the FBI and Department of Homeland Security.BBC News - Top stories -
It's 100 days to college football! Top games, players, contenders
With 100 days until Florida State and Georgia Tech kickoff in Ireland it's time to get excited about what's ahead: From new conference games to a new playoff.ESPN - Sports - College Football -
Nigerian activists condemn mass ‘forced marriages’ of 100 girls and young women
Petition launched to halt mass ceremony that organisers say is for 100 orphans whose parents were killed by gangs. Human rights activists in Nigeria have launched a petition to stop a plan to push 100 girls and young women into marriage in a mass ...The Guardian - World -
Charles drops out of top 100 baby names for boys
Olivia and Noah keep their spots as England and Wales' most popular baby names.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Assassin’s Creed Shadows launches on November 15 with dual protagonists
Ubisoft has dropped the first trailer for Assassin's Creed Shadows, set in feudal Japan and starring two protagonists: Yasuke and Naoe.VentureBeat - Tech -
Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?
Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds.BBC News - Top stories -
Do you live in one of America's 15 fastest-growing cities?
With just a couple of exceptions, the fastest growing cities in America are located in the South, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.The Hill - Politics -
US defence chief Lloyd Austin to meet Chinese counterpart this month
Singapore meeting would be latest step in reopening communication lines between militariesFinancial Times - World -
How much interest would a $10,000 6-month CD earn now?
You could earn a significant return on your money simply by depositing some of it into a six-month CD right now.CBS News - Top stories -
No ‘cop on the beat’: Why the SEC may deny new ether ETFs this month
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to make a key decision on approving ether ETFs.CNBC - Business -
Six-month-old shot repeatedly during standoff with child’s father in Phoenix
Child is in hospital in a stable condition, as police say father was found dead of self-inflicted gunshot wound. A man suspected of shooting his 6-month-old son multiple times after taking the boy and his mother hostage was found dead of an ...The Guardian - World -
RFK Jr. running mate donating $8M to campaign
Independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr.’s running mate has boosted the duo’s war chest once again, donating $8 million to the campaign to bolster ballot access in the lead-up to November. Attorney Nicole Shanahan, whom Kennedy ...The Hill - Politics -
Is the move to electric cars running out of power?
There has been an unexpected slowdown in sales of electric cars. Could this be more than a blip?BBC News - Top stories -
How Rich Candidates Burned Cash on Running for Office
It is a time-honored tradition in U.S. politics: wealthy people burning through their fortunes to ultimately lose an election.The New York Times - Top stories -
Who are the candidates vying to be Trump’s running mate?
A band of rising Maga stars are seeking to join the former president’s ticketFinancial Times - Business -
To Run the World — Moscow’s quest for power and parity with the US
Sergey Radchenko’s cold war history links Putin to Kremlin predecessors leading a Russia driven by empire, not ideologyFinancial Times - Business -
Xi assures Putin of continued close cooperation in Beijing
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Why The Mirage is closing after 34 years
The Mirage Hotel and Casino is closing on the Las Vegas Strip after it was acquired by Hard Rock in 2022.ABC News - Top stories -
Trump pays close attention to Cohen cross-examination
Former President Donald Trump appears attentive in court as his defense team questions his former attorney Michael Cohen. Cohen already testified against Trump in the "hush money" criminal trial in New York. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Katrina ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Dow Closes Below 40000 After Hitting Milestone
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 40000 for the first time before pulling back to finish the day with a loss of around 0.1%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also retreated.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Putin, Xi meet in China to reaffirm close ties
China rolled out the red carpet for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday. It was the second meeting between the two autocratic leaders in seven months. Ian Bremmer, president of the ...CBS News - Top stories - China -
Is the Toronto Blue Jays' window to contend officially closing?
Sitting last in the AL East with regression throughout the lineup, the Blue Jays will soon have to face the reality of being sellers at this year's trade deadline.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Police close roads as Celtic fans gather in Glasgow
Police say a 'proportionate' plan is in place after disruption caused by celebrating fans last year.BBC News - Top stories -
Barça close in on quadruple with 8-0 Copa triumph
Barcelona hammered Real Sociedad 8-0 to win the Copa de la Reina in Zaragoza on Saturday as they moved one step closer towards completing a first ever quadruple.ESPN - Sports -
Report: Aiyuk, 49ers not close in contract negotiations
Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers reportedly are not close in contract extension negotiations.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL