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Zuckerberg burns some goodwill on Wall Street as he plows forward with the metaverse
Investors clearly also concerned that Meta’s spending will include a lot more on virtual and augmented reality.MarketWatch - Business -
Earth Day 2024: A Look at 3 Places Adapting Quickly to Fight Climate Change
Paris is becoming a city of bikes. Across China, people are snapping up $5,000 electric cars. On Earth Day, a look at a few bright spots for emission reductions.The New York Times - Science - Climate -
The Venice Biennale and the Art of Turning Backward
Every art institution now speaks of progress, justice, transformation. What if all those words hide a more old-fashioned aim?The New York Times - Top stories -
Batting blitz turning Indian Premier League cricket into baseball
Indian Premier League batters are fearlessly unleashing big shots, every match a six-hitting spectacle.BBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
The screws are turning on Russia’s state assets
EU resistance to confiscation is unsustainableFinancial Times - World - Russia -
Beth Linker is Turning Good Posture On its Head
A historian and sociologist of science re-examines the “posture panic” of the last century. You’ll want to sit down for this.The New York Times - Health -
Beth Linker is Turning Good Posture On its Head
A historian and sociologist of science re-examines the “posture panic” of the last century. You’ll want to sit down for this.The New York Times - Top stories -
In Photos: The Skies in Athens Turn Orange From Sahara Dust Storm
In PhotosThe New York Times - Top stories -
Source: Xavi to remain Barça coach after U-turn
Xavi Hernández has agreed to remain on as Barcelona coach until the end of his contract in 2025, a source confirmed to ESPN, reversing his decision to step down in the summer.ESPN - Sports -
Xavi Hernández to stay on as Barcelona head coach in dramatic U-turn
Xavi agrees to stay after meeting with president and boardBayern Munich in talks with Austria manager Ralf RangnickXavi Hernández has reversed his decision to leave Barcelona at the end of the season and will stay on as head coach after talks with ...The Guardian - World -
Charlize Theron, Michelle Williams and Naomi Watts Turn Out for Dior
This week, the musician Kim Gordon performed after a star-studded Dior runway show in Brooklyn. And, luminaries honored Tony Bennett during Jazz at Lincoln Center’s annual gala.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Rosamund Pike Sways to Alt-Rock and Robert De Niro Takes in Some Jazz
This week, the musician Kim Gordon performed after a star-studded Dior runway show in Brooklyn. And, luminaries honored Tony Bennett during Jazz at Lincoln Center’s annual gala.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
What’s going on with the Houston Astros? And can they turn it around before it's too late?
Injuries to the rotation, underperformance from the bullpen and bad luck on offense have sunk the Astros to last in the AL West.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
The Power Struggle Turning an Art World Legacy Upside Down
Helen Frankenthaler is poised for a blockbuster comeback. Will a “poisonous mess” within her foundation derail it all?The Wall Street Journal - World -
From state contracts to a dawn raid: how Europe turned on China’s Nuctech
Security equipment supplier’s machines are widely used at borders around the continent under public contractsFinancial Times - Business - China -
When the Cute Guy on Your Flight Turns Out to be Your Seatmate
Alex Zhou and Eddie Kay met on a plane heading to Boston from Los Angeles. After going their separate ways, the two reconnected on social media.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Europe turns on China’s Nuctech after decade of awarding security contracts
Security equipment supplier’s machines are widely used at borders around the continent under public contractsFinancial Times - World - China -
This Genius Packing List Template Will Instantly Turn You Into an Ultra Organized Traveler
This free spreadsheet has gone viral by promising to make packing for your next trip totally stress free.Inc. - Business -
How Pastor Chad Nedohin Helped Turn Trump Media Into a Meme Stock
Chad Nedohin, a part-time pastor, is among the fans of Donald J. Trump who helped turn Trump Media into a meme stock with volatile prices.The New York Times - Business - Donald Trump -
The complexities of racing an oval: it's more than just turning left
"Go fast, turn left." The cliche is well known among NASCAR crowds, and Alanis King speaks to the series' best to explain the nuances of stock car's oval racing.ESPN - Sports -
'Documenting Police Use of Force' Review: When Encounters Turn Deadly
This ‘Frontline’ presentation on PBS examines the ‘less-lethal’ tactics used by law enforcement that sometimes cause much more grievous harm than they are meant to.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Art Schallock, oldest living former MLB player, turns 100
Art Schallock, a former Major League pitcher who won three World Series titles with the New York Yankees in the 1950s, turned 100 Thursday. Schallock is the oldest living MLB player.CBS News - Top stories - MLB -
Yen Hits New Multidecade Low
The yen hit a fresh multidecade low against the dollar, after Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda disappointed traders seeking hints on further rate increases.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How Abrupt U-Turns Are Defining U.S. Environmental Regulations
The polarization of politics means that rules are imposed, gutted and restored with each election. Experts say that’s bad for the economy.The New York Times - Top stories -
How Pastor Chad Nedohin Helped Turn Trump Media Into a Meme Stock
Chad Nedohin, a part-time pastor, is among the fans of Donald J. Trump who helped turn Trump Media into a meme stock with volatile prices.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Chinese EV start-ups Nio and Xpeng turn to the mass market for growth
Chinese electric car start-ups Nio and Xpeng are turning to a lower-priced segment of the market with plans to release newly-branded cars this year.CNBC - Business -
Joel Embiid — Battling Bell’s Palsy — Turns in 50-Point Masterpiece
The condition has left his mouth drooped, and his eye dry, blurry and in constant need of drops over the last week-and-a-half.The New York Times - Sports -
Martian skies over Athens? Greece’s capital turns an orange hue with dust clouds from North Africa
Yahoo News - World -
NFL Draft: Johnny Manziel, Montee Ball among college football stars who turned into most surprising busts
Our group of CBS Sports and 247Sports writers gave their answer for most surprising draft bustCBS Sports - Sports - College Football -
Xavi’s Barça U-turn shows breaking up is hard to do despite tough times
Announcement was no shock but reflects environment shift at club and an appetite to find stability after a dismal week. Being the Barcelona manager is “cruel and unpleasant” Xavi Hernández said, but in the end it is all he ever wanted, all he has ...The Guardian - World -
Justice Jackson suggests Trump claims risk turning Oval Office into 'seat of criminality'
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson seemed to reject arguments from former President Trump’s attorneys Thursday that the justices must distinguish between personal and official acts to determine whether a president could be prosecuted, ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
The first round of the NFL draft turns into a QB bonanza with a record-setting 6 taken in the top 12
Quarterbacks went off the draft board at a record-setting paceABC News - Sports - NFL -
Meet the Dubai artist whose work has sold for millions — and turns down 99% of prospective buyers
One of Sacha Jafri's paintings sold for $62 million at a charity auction, making him one of the world's most expensive artists.CNBC - Business -
Seattle hospital won't turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit settlement with Texas
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is dropping a request for a Seattle hospital to hand over records regarding gender-affirming treatment potentially given to children from Texas as part of a lawsuit settlement announced MondayABC News - Health -
Jürgen Klopp hails potential Liverpool successor Arne Slot: football news – live
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendSign up for Football Daily | And send John an emailChris Wilder has been in contemplative mood this morning as the spectre of Sheffield United’s impending relegation (finally) moves in. A loss ...The Guardian - World -
'I'm still Aaron Judge': Why the Yankees' captain believes he can turn it around
The Yankees offense depends on Judge's bat. Can he turn it up in time for two of their biggest series of the spring?ESPN - Sports -
Oldest living MLB player turns 100, vividly recalls facing Dodgers in 1953 World Series
Signed by the Dodgers, Art Schallock won three World Series titles with the Yankees. The oldest living MLB player, now 100, counted Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra as friends.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
WNBA star A'ja Wilson weighs in on pro basketball gender pay gap: 'It's going to turn'
After the 2024 WNBA draft earlier this month, shock over the pay gap between the women’s league and NBA went viral — specifically around what No. 1 pick Caitlin Clark is expected to make.NBC News - Top stories - WNBA