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Photos of 2022 southern China floods passed off online as 2024 deluge
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Exactly One Person Is Still Online In Splatoon For Wii U After Shutdown
Nintendo has permanently shut down the online servers for the original Splatoon as of April 8 this year. However, one player has managed to remain. Posting on X about their experience being the last Splatoon player, user Lcd101 is staying with the ...GameSpot - Tech -
Why U.S. law enforcement struggles to combat online romance scams
Local and federal authorities face challenges in investigating and prosecuting romance scammers because the scammers are often based overseas. Jim Axelrod explains.CBS News - Top stories -
Mould-breaking Miss Germany defies wave of online hatred
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Online retailer Shein is latest to face strict European Union digital regulations
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein must face the European Union’s strictest level of digital regulationsABC News - Tech -
The IRS declared its foray into online tax preparation a success and is considering expansions.
The IRS declared its foray into online tax preparation a success and is considering expansions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Micron Will Receive $6.1 Billion to Build Semiconductor Plants
The grant to the memory chipmaker is the latest federal award aimed at boosting U.S. chip manufacturing.The New York Times - Tech -
IBM to Buy HashiCorp in $6.4 Billion Deal
IBM will pay $35 a share for the cloud-software company in cash, giving the company access to HashiCorp’s roster of some 4,400 clients.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Meta Says It Plans to Spend Billions More on A.I.
Along with the higher spending, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp projected lighter-than-expected revenue, causing its stock to plummet.The New York Times - Top stories -
Ukrainian ambassador discusses $61 billion aid package
After months of negotiations, debate and Capitol Hill visits from foreign leaders, a much-anticipated foreign aid bill finally became law Wednesday with President Biden's signature. Oksana Markarova, Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S., joins CBS ...CBS News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Meta Says It Plans to Spend Billions More on A.I.
Along with the higher spending, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp projected lighter-than-expected revenue, causing its stock to plummet.The New York Times - Business -
IBM to Buy HashiCorp in $6.4 Billion Deal
IBM will pay $35 a share for the cloud-software company in cash, giving the company access to HashiCorp’s roster of some 4,400 clients.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Mining Giants Weigh $39 Billion Megadeal
Mining giant BHP has offered to buy longtime rival Anglo American in a deal that could reshape the global industry.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Mining Giants Weigh $39 Billion Megadeal
Mining giant BHP has offered to buy longtime rival Anglo American in a deal that could reshape the global industry.The Wall Street Journal - World -
In Silicon Valley, You Can Be Worth Billions and It’s Not Enough
Andreas Bechtolsheim, the first investor in Google, has an estimated $16 billion fortune. He recently settled charges that he engaged in insider trading for a profit of $415,726.The New York Times - Tech -
Mining Giants Weigh $39 Billion Megadeal
Mining giant BHP has offered to buy longtime rival Anglo American in a deal that could reshape the global industry.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Alphabet’s Revenue Jumps 15% to $80.5 Billion
Google’s parent company topped revenue and profit estimates and said that it would offer a stock dividend for the first time.The New York Times - Tech -
Anglo Rejects BHP's $39 Billion Bid
The U.K.-listed mining giant’s chairman said BHP’s proposal undervalues the company and is unattractive for its shareholders.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Anglo Rejects BHP's $39 Billion Bid
The London-listed mining giant said the bid “significantly undervalues” the company, setting the stage for a potential bidding war.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
CVC Soars in of Amsterdam Trading Debut
CVC shares rose 24% on the first day of trading on Amsterdam’s stock exchange, after the buyout firm priced its IPO at the mid point of its previously guided range, implying a market capitalization of $15 billion.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Thoma Bravo agrees to buy Darktrace for $5 billion
Private-equity firm Thomas Bravo agreed to buy U.K. cybersecurity company Darktrace for $5 billion, in what would end the company’s brief but rocky spell as a listed company.MarketWatch - Business -
Meta Says It Plans to Spend Billions More on A.I.
Along with the higher spending, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp projected lighter-than-expected revenue, causing its stock to plummet.The New York Times - Tech -
In Silicon Valley, You Can Be Worth Billions and It’s Not Enough
Andreas Bechtolsheim, the first investor in Google, has an estimated $16 billion fortune. He recently settled charges that he engaged in insider trading for a profit of $415,726.The New York Times - Tech -
Alphabet’s Revenue Jumps 15% to $80.5 Billion
Google’s parent company topped revenue and profit estimates and said that it would offer a stock dividend for the first time.The New York Times - Tech -
Harlequins beat Northampton in Twickenham thriller
Harlequins score six tries to win a pulsating game 41-32 against league leaders Northampton Saints at Twickenham.BBC News - Top stories -
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Lose Ground on Storage Surplus
U.S. natural gas futures added to the previous day’s losses as a weekly inventory report showed a larger-than-expected build in natural gas storage.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Gilead’s quarterly loss is narrower than expected
Gilead Sciences Inc.’s stock dipped 0.2% in after-hours trading Thursday, after the drug company’s adjusted first-quarter profit was narrower than expected.MarketWatch - Business -
Anne Hathaway on ‘The Idea of You’ and Letting Go of Expectations
On the debut of ‘The Interview,' the actress talks to David Marchese about learning to let go of other people’s opinions.The New York Times - Top stories -
Bears request more than $2 billion in public money to fund $4.6 billion stadium project
The numbers for the Bears' proposed stadium project are astounding.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
What Is TikTok Worth? Some Say $20 Billion, Others Say $100 Billion
The answer depends partly on whether TikTok bundles the U.S. and international businesses, and if it includes its coveted algorithm.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Tiktok -
What Is TikTok Worth? Some Say $20 Billion, Others Say $100 Billion
The answer depends partly on whether TikTok bundles the U.S. and international businesses, and if it includes its coveted algorithm.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Tiktok -
How TikTok Helped This Beauty Brand Break $100 Million in Sales
The Beachwaver Co., a bootstrapped family business, has leveraged social media to drive fast growth.Inc. - Business - Tiktok -
Ford stock rises as EV losses are held in check and hybrid sales surge
Carmaker reports a better-than-expected quarter, and EV losses were around Wall Street expectations.MarketWatch - Business -
Michelin Backs Targets After Weaker Demand Hurts Sales
Sales for the French tire manufacturer fell to €6.64 billion from €6.96 billion in the first quarter of last year.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Meta proves AI hype has its limits
Artificial intelligence is a multibillion-dollar project with no clear timeline for revenuesFinancial Times - Business - Meta -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Investors Cheer Sales Growth at Ben & Jerry's Owner Unilever
Unilever sold more products at higher prices last quarter, a shot in the arm for Chief Executive Hein Schumacher who has been under pressure to deliver stronger growth.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Venice entry fee tickets go on sale. Here's how they work
Venice's long awaited entry fee for day trippers launched on April 25. Here's how to pay, and how to claim an exemption if you're staying in the city.CNN - Top stories -
See inside Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's home that's now on sale
Looking for a place to live in NYC? Zillow is now listing Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's former home on the Upper East Side.CBS News - Top stories