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U.K.’s tech unicorns honored with ever-changing statue in NYC
The United Kingdom is honoring its unicorns -- or startups with a valuation above $1 billion -- with its Ever-Changing Statue in New York.VentureBeat - Tech -
Kenny Brooks leaves Virginia Tech for Kentucky job in stunning end of era
Within a couple of weeks, Virginia Tech's Final Four hopes dropped because of Elizabeth Kitley's injury and Brooks exited for the SEC.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Wait, When Did the Schlubs of Silicon Valley Learn to Dress?
Tech moguls trade hoodies for conventional style amid fresh scrutiny of the industry; dressing down “is so played out.”The Wall Street Journal - World -
How Silicon Valley’s ‘Oppenheimer’ found lucrative trade in AI weapons
Anduril Industries’ Palmer Luckey is leading the start-ups infiltrating the US government’s war machineFinancial Times - Business -
Big tech companies could drive the S&P 500 to 6,000 this year or crash it to 4,500, says Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs lays out a scenario for the S&P 500 to hit 6,000 by the end of the year thanks to Big Tech.MarketWatch - Business -
How Nicole Shanahan rose through tech and law to RFK Jr.'s ticket
Nicole Shanahan is the VP pick for independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Learn more about the lawyer, philanthropist and entrepreneur.NBC News - Politics -
Weary of rebuilding, residents of German valley feel flat post floods
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Oregon State, Washington State reach settlement with Pac-12's departing members, ending months-long battle
Oregon State and Washington State will receive $65 million from the 10 departing schools in 2024CBS Sports - Sports -
Batting Around: Where will Shane Bieber, one of 2024's most intriguing trade candidates, end up?
The Guardians have a history of trading their top players before they hit free agencyCBS Sports - Sports -
Stocks Finish Lower, Led by Nasdaq
U.S. stocks finished lower, with the S&P 500 creeping further from its recent record highs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Legend Of Zelda Movie Director: "It's Got To Feel Like Something Real"
For Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes director Wes Ball, The Legend of Zelda movie is a literal dream project. The filmmaker has been ruminating on bringing Link and Hyrule to the silver screen for years, and he knows "it's got to feel like ...GameSpot - Tech -
Vinicius feels 'less like playing' over racist abuse
Brazil and Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr feels "less and less" like playing football because of the repeated racist abuse he has suffered.BBC News - Top stories -
Here’s how much money Americans in their 30s have in their 401(k)s
Americans in their 30s are around halfway to retirement age, but many don't have much saved in their 401(k)s.CNBC - Business -
Singapore's former transport minister S Iswaran slapped with 8 new charges
The new charges bring his total amount of charges to 35, including corruption. Iswaran has pleaded not guilty to the earlier 27 charges.CNBC - Business -
RFK Jr.'s ballot signatures could be invalid in Nevada without VP
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to name a vice presidential pick on Tuesday, but it will still have to resubmit its ballot signatures to qualify in Nevada.CBS News - Politics -
Dow Industrials, S&P 500 Dip to Start Week
Stocks were mostly lower as chip makers came under pressure, after a report that China plans to phase out U.S.-made microprocessors in government computers and servers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Fear, faith, friendship: Inside F1’s most precious relationship
When the lights go out, a Formula 1 driver is alone - apart from one connection. Their race engineer is their guide, strategist and psychologist.BBC News - Top stories -
Nigeria accuses Binance of tax evasion as detained executive ‘escapes’ custody
West African country steps up scrutiny of world’s largest cryptocurrency exchangeFinancial Times - Business -
Here's how to watch RFK Jr.'s VP announcement
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to make an announcement on Tuesday afternoon about his pick for vice president, ending weeks of speculation over his running mate amid his long-shot independent bid. Kennedy is set to make his announcement at 2 ...The Hill - Politics -
What to know about RFK Jr.'s VP pick
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story What to know about RFK Jr.'s VP pick Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of the infamous political dynasty, is continuing his third-party bid for president, ...The Hill - Politics -
Who is Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s new running mate?
An unconventional choice, Nicole Shanahan brings youth and considerable wealth to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s long-shot campaign but is little known outside Silicon Valley.CBS News - Politics -
Chair says Libertarians are 'confused' by RFK Jr.'s VP pick
The chair of the Libertarian National Committee said its members are “confused” by Robert F. Kennedy’s Jr. vice presidential pick, which he announced Tuesday. “I think that a lot of libertarians are a little bit confused over why he chose Nicole ...The Hill - Politics -
Overwatch 2's New DPS Hero, Venture, Is As Maneuverable As They Are Deadly
Overwatch 2's newest DPS hero, Venture, will be excavating their way into the game soon, and Blizzard has now given fans their best look yet at the archaeologists' game-changing abilities.Venture is a highly maneuverable DPS who uses their Smart ...GameSpot - Tech -
S&P Global Cuts Paramount Credit Rating Into Junk Territory
The ratings company cut Paramount Global to BB-plus from BBB-minus, citing continuing cord cutting and elevated investments required to support the buildout of streaming services.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Amazon writes its largest venture cheque yet for AI start-up Anthropic
$2.75bn deal is the latest sign of Big Tech’s race to capitalise on the booming sectorFinancial Times - Business - Amazon -
GE Vernova, Solventum to join S&P 500 index next week
Newly minted GE Vernova and Solventum Corp., both soon to be officially spun off from two industrial giants, are hitting it big early: They are joining the S&P 500 index next week.MarketWatch - Business -
The U.S.’s First Congestion Tolls Were Approved in New York City
Also, the Biden administration promised to aid Baltimore’s recovery. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
The S&P 500 Clinches Best Start to Year Since 2019
Resilient corporate profits, enthusiasm around AI and hopes that the Fed will cut rates have given investors plenty of reasons to keep on buying.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How much money Americans in their 50s have in their 401(k)s
Retirement is in view for Americans in their 50s. However, many have less saved than they may want. A retirement expert's tips to get on track.CNBC - Business -
Acura TLX Type S: What's Good Under the Hood
With its tidy, well-organized engine, the performance version of the company’s midsize five-seat sedan is designed with service in mind.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hey, Losers! Here’s How to Bring Baseball’s Very Boring Era to an End.
Without trash talk, baseball has lost more than the occasional dugout brawl and well-timed zinger; it’s lost some of its drama.The New York Times - Top stories -
Review: '3 Body Problem' is an alien invasion story that doesn't feel like a retread
The first book of Cixin Liu's science fiction trilogy, "Remembrance of Earth's Past," gets a Netflix adaptation premiering Thursday.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Jessie Diggins: ‘Eating disorders are about control when you feel like you have none’
Having reached the summit of cross-country skiing (again), the former Olympic champion opens up about a relapse that nearly thwarted her season. Cross-country skiing at the elite level feels closer to survivalism than sport, a staredown with ...The Guardian - World -
Wall Street revamps 2024 S&P 500 targets after record-setting stock-market rally
Wall Street analysts are playing catchup with the 2024 stock-market rally.MarketWatch - Business -
Baseless '2020 poll fraud' claims resurface ahead of S. Korea vote in April
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Weezer's Blue Album at 30: The inside story of the debut that launched L.A.'s nerdiest band
Thirty years after the release of their debut LP, the members of Weezer reveal how the Blue Album came to be.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
PS5's Game Help Feature Expands Expands With Auto-Recorded Clips To Help Others
Sony is expanding the PlayStation Game Help program that launched in 2020 and aims to help players get the help they need when trying to complete a game.. Launching later this year is "Community Game Help," which expands the library of game hints ...GameSpot - Tech -
2024 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top breakouts from proven model that nailed Bobby Witt Jr.'s strong season
SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season and identified Fantasy baseball 2024 breakoutsCBS Sports - Sports -
Mass Effect 5's Development Team Is Made Up Of Veterans, BioWare Reminds Fans
BioWare has once again confirmed that the team developing the next Mass Effect game is made up of veterans of the sci-fi RPG series.. Michael Gamble, an executive producer at BioWare who is leading the team making the next Mass Effect game, said ...GameSpot - Tech -
RFK Jr.’s sister worries he’s taking votes from Biden: 'There’s so much at stake'
The sister of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is worried that her brother will act as an election disrupter and take votes away from President Biden as he mounts an independent bid against him. When asked by CNN’s Erin Burnett about why she believes voting ...The Hill - Politics