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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 -
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 -
How NASA Repaired Voyager 1 From 15 Billion Miles Away
The far-traveled space probe is once again transmitting usable data, after a glitch caused months of gibberish.Wired - Tech - NASA -
How one state is trying to make weight loss drugs cheaper
Weight loss drugs aren't covered by insurance for North Carolina's state employees. The state is negotiating with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to try to lower the costs.NBC News - Top stories -
McKinsey Is Under Criminal Investigation for Its Opioid Work
Federal prosecutors are examining the consulting company’s role in helping “turbocharge” the sale of painkillers like OxyContin.The New York Times - Business -
McKinsey Is Under Criminal Investigation for Its Opioid Work
Federal prosecutors are examining the consulting company’s role in helping “turbocharge” the sale of painkillers like OxyContin.The New York Times - Top stories -
McKinsey Under Criminal Investigation Over Opioid-Related Consulting
Justice Department is investigating the consulting firm’s advice to manufacturers of OxyContin and other opioid products.The Wall Street Journal - World -
McKinsey faces US criminal investigation over opioid industry work
Grand jury set up to hear evidence on consulting for drugmakers tied to addiction epidemicFinancial Times - Business -
GDP set to top 2% again, extending hot streak for U.S. economy
The U.S. economy appears to have grown by 2% or more for the seventh quarter in a row in the first three months of 2024 — but a wider trade deficit could throw up a roadblock.MarketWatch - Business -
New Federal Rules Set Overtime Pay Guidelines for Salaried Workers
The Biden administration finalizes overtime regulations for millions more salaried workers who earn less than $43,888 a year.Inc. - Business -
Biden administration sets goal to cut freight emissions to zero
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden administration sets goal to cut freight emissions to zero The Biden administration on Wednesday laid out a national ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
When it rains, it pours: Miami takes Game 2 with record-setting statline
Miami hit 23 3-pointers during its big playoff victory against the top-seeded Boston Celtics — a franchise playoff record.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Penn State Scandal Fast Facts
Read CNN's Fast Facts about the Penn State scandal.CNN - Top stories -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Giants' Snell scratched from start, placed on IL
The Giants scratched Blake Snell from his scheduled start Wednesday and placed the two-time Cy Young Award winner on the 15-day IL with a left adductor strain.ESPN - Sports - MLB -
Mining giant BHP proposes buyout of Anglo American
The UK-based mining giant Anglo American says it has received a takeover proposal from Australia's BHP.BBC News - Top stories -
Bengals pick up Ja'Marr Chase's fifth-year option, setting WR up for potential historic extension
Chase will likely use Justin Jefferson's upcoming contract as leverageCBS Sports - Sports -
Have the Bears and Patriots set up QBs for success? Ranking best situations for rookies since 2000
Chicago and New England have set their future rookie QB up for successCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Bob Casey and Dave McCormick advance to the general election in Pennsylvania, setting up a key race for Senate control
Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican Dave McCormick are officially set to face off in Pennsylvania’s Senate race this fall after winning their primaries.NBC News - Politics -
Hunt defends job cuts to increase defence spending
The chancellor says cutting services will cost "a great deal less" than allowing Russia to succeed in Ukraine.BBC News - Top stories -
Biden speaks after signing $95 billion foreign aid package into law
President Biden spoke from the White House Wednesday after signing into law a $95 billion foreign aid package that will send money to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. The president had been pushing Congress on the legislation for months. CBS News chief ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
IBM to acquire HashiCorp in $6.4 billion deal, reports another revenue miss
IBM said it would buy HashiCorp, a cloud software maker that's growing at a faster pace. IBM reported its third revenue miss in five quarters.CNBC - Business -
IBM’s stock heads toward its worst day since 2021 after earnings
IBM’s earnings showed continued AI momentum, though overall revenue came in a bit light.MarketWatch - Business -
Israel Calls Alliance With U.S. ‘Ironclad’ After Receiving Billions in Aid
The money from Washington, which includes $5 billion to replenish Israel’s defenses and $1 billion for Gazan civilians, comes as Israel readies to invade Rafah.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Israel Calls Alliance With U.S. ‘Ironclad’ After Receiving Billions in Aid
The money from Washington, which includes $5 billion to replenish Israel’s defenses and $1 billion for Gazan civilians, comes as Israel readies to invade Rafah.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Meta's Reality Labs posts $3.85 billion loss in first quarter
Mark Zuckerberg's bet on the metaverse continues to be a money-bleeding endeavor, with the unit reporting billions of dollars in losses every quarter.CNBC - Business -
Mercer Raises $3.9 Billion for Multi-Asset Private Capital Fund
Private Investment Partners VII is designed to provide broad private markets exposure to investors that lack the internal resources to identify the best managers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Giants place Snell on IL with left adductor strain, recall Roupp
The Giants placed Blake Snell on the IL due to a left adductor strain and recalled Landen Roupp from Triple-A.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Where Giants go from here after Snell lands on injured list
Here's how the Giants plan to move forward after placing starting pitcher Blake Snell on the 15-day injured list.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Mining giant BHP offers to buy rival Anglo American in potential megadeal
Mining giant BHP has offered to buy Anglo American, a long-time rival with a market capitalization of about $35 billion, in a potential megadeal that could reshape the global mining industry.MarketWatch - Business -
Supreme Court Weighs Emergency Abortions in States Where Procedure Is Banned
Justices considered whether federal law permits emergency-room doctors to perform abortions to preserve a woman’s health even in states that outlaw the procedure.The Wall Street Journal - World - Abortion -
Dairy Cows Transported Between States Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu
Since a new form of bird flu arrived in 2022, federal officials have sought to reassure Americans that the threat to the public remained low.The New York Times - Health -
Dairy Cows Transported Between States Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu
Since a new form of bird flu arrived in 2022, federal officials have sought to reassure Americans that the threat to the public remained low.The New York Times - Top stories -
Arizona state House passes bill to repeal 1864 abortion ban after several failed attempts
Arizona lawmakers will again attempt to repeal a near-total ban on abortion from 1864 that was upheld by the state Supreme Court earlier this month.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Hawaiian scientist quests to find and save the state’s native sugarcanes
Sugarcane biodiversity disappeared as big plantations dominated the sugar trade in Hawaii, but now native varieties are making a comeback. . Noa Kekuewa Lincoln remembers when he first encountered native Hawaiian sugarcane in 2004. The fresh ...The Guardian - World -
Supreme Court decision on Idaho abortion ban could affect other states
A case before the U.S. Supreme Court on Idaho's near-total abortion ban could impact what demands the federal government can impose on hospitals in other states. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down how Moyle v. United States ...CBS News - Top stories - Abortion -
Billionaire tax to bolster Social Security popular in swing states
Voters in swing states are overwhelmingly supportive of taxing billionaires to support Social Security benefits, a new survey found. More than three-fourths — 77 percent — of voters across seven key swing states approved of the idea of raising ...The Hill - Politics