America Is Writing Checks That Mere Optimism Won’t Cover
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The Lex Newsletter: OpenAI and the case for techno-optimism
Trust in tech may have declined but demand for its services and shares is at an all-time highFinancial Times - World -
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MP writing to Netflix over Baby Reindeer evidence
John Nicolson wants Netflix to substantiate what it told a committee about Baby Reindeer portrayal.BBC News - Top stories - Netflix -
Thames Water’s biggest shareholder writes off investment
Move by Canadian pension fund is sign of escalating financial crisis at UK’s largest water supplierFinancial Times - Business -
Why Is N.Y.U. Forcing Protesters to Write Apology Letters?
The university calls it a “restorative practice”; the students call it a coerced confession.The New York Times - Top stories -
Norris: Writing off Verstappen is 'a bit stupid'
Lando Norris never doubted that Max Verstappen was the man to beat in qualifying.ESPN - Sports -
Eye on America: Protecting and preserving the environment
In California, we learn how the site of past environmental disasters could be a key to America’s clean energy future. Then in Florida, we explore restoration efforts to reverse years of devastation in the Everglades. Watch these stories and more ...CBS News - Top stories -
Madonna’s Celebration Tour Proves She Won’t Quit
If this were the last tour of Madonna’s career, she would retire as the most influential female pop star of all time.The New York Times - Top stories -
AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
May 10-16, 2024 As young Haitians are increasingly exposed to violence, the country is undergoing a wider push to dispel a long-standing taboo on mental health services teaching parents how to put a smile on their children’s faces. Family and ...ABC News - World -
Romney says he laughs at term 'America first'
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) said that he laughs at the term “America first,” an increasingly common phrase heard in the Republican Party regarding U.S. foreign policy that he finds “disorienting.” Romney said during an interview with MSNBC’s “The ...The Hill - Politics -
NWSL Vibe Check: It's time for newcomer of the year, most improved and more awards
With the halfway point of the season just weeks away who stands out in NWSL?CBS Sports - Sports -
EA Sports College Football 25: Check Out The First Gameplay
EA has revealed a first look at the gameplay for EA Sports College Football 25, showcasing several new features ahead of the game's release in July. This year's take on college football puts a fast-paced emphasis on the sport, includes all 134 FBS ...GameSpot - Tech - College Football -
Hasan Piker Won’t Tell You to Vote for Joe Biden
Twitch streamers could have a serious impact on the election—even by sitting it out.Wired - Tech - Joe Biden -
A Supreme Court Victory for the CFPB Won’t End a Regulatory Fight
A win for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau removed the existential threat hanging over the agency, but opponents have vowed to keep on fighting.The New York Times - Business -
Why won’t my coffee shop play Taylor Swift?
A barista studies the secret codes of background musicFinancial Times - Business -
Everyday citizens have abandoned Biden. When will America’s elites?
If the people continue to not support Biden, a time will come when the elites can no longer either.The Hill - Politics -
Ethnic strife is tearing Ethiopia apart, but America can help end it
Ethiopia is a nation in crisis.The Hill - Politics -
Red and Blue America Can't Just Go Their Separate Ways
Every state is basically purple, so we have to figure out how to avoid letting politics define us as Americans, writes Bill Maher.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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 -
Hunter, Ewers, Edwards share video game cover
Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and Michigan running back Donovan Edwards are sharing the cover of EA Sports College Football 25, set to be released July 19.ESPN - Sports -
How Media Outlets Are Covering Michael Cohen’s Testimony
Conservative outlets have painted Mr. Cohen as a traitor to the conservative cause, while liberal organizations focused on what he said he did for Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - Business -
Ukraine says it has checked Russia's offensive in a key town, but Moscow says it will keep pushing
Military officials in Ukraine say their units locked in street battles with the Kremlin’s forces in a northeastern Ukrainian town have halted the Russian advanceABC News - World - Ukraine -
Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco suspended for 10 games after being ejected over foreign-substance check vs. A's
Blanco said he was unaware he was banned from using rosin on his non-pitching armCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
What's the latest on MLB's injured aces? Checking in on Gerrit Cole, Kodai Senga, Justin Steele and more
Heading into 2024, these 10 pitchers were being counted on to lead their teams. Here's how their squads have managed without them and what we can expect going forward.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Forget the Maga caps – check out Trump’s new Courtroom Collection! | Fiona Katauskas
Who says (alleged) crime doesn’t pay?. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
Chevy Bolt owners to receive settlement checks after successful class-action suit over faulty batteries
Chevy Bolt owners are eligible for settlement checks as part of a $150 million class-action settlement with General Motors and South Korean industrial group LG over faulty batteries.NBC News - Top stories -
Need A PS5 Or Xbox For EA Sports College Football? Check Out These Great Deals
EA Sports College Football 25 is due to hit this summer, but that comes with a caveat for fans: It's not going to be available on older consoles or PC. So while you can preorder College Football 25 on PlayStation 5 and on Xbox Series X from Amazon ...GameSpot - Tech -
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‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ won’t come until fall 2025, and Take-Two shares slip
Shares of videogame maker Take-Two-Interactive Software Inc. fell 2% in after-hours trading Thursday after the company said its highly anticipated “Grate Theft Auto VI” game won’t be released until fall 2025, and lowered its bookings forecast for ...MarketWatch - Business -
Ukraine war briefing: Kharkiv campaign won’t deliver major Russian breakthrough – Nato general
Ukraine accuses invaders of killing civilians and setting up human shields; sanctions over North Korean arms supply to Russia. What we know on day 814. Russia does not have sufficient forces on the ground to make a major breakthrough in Ukraine ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Your Social Security benefits won’t disappear after 2035 — even if Congress doesn’t act
The average monthly payment in 2036 will be $2,077 — versus $1,907 now.MarketWatch - Business -
Card payments remain a ‘challenge’ for legal cannabis as major banks avoid the sector. Changing classification won’t help.
Standard credit card transactions remain elusive but more financial services firms are moving into the space.MarketWatch - Business -
Cover contenders: Hypothetical stars for NCAA College Football's 11-year hiatus
The NCAA College Football 25 cover is now official after an 11-year hiatus. Here are our picks of who may have graced the cover if we went back in time.ESPN - Sports - College Football -
College Football 25 Cover Stars And Release Date Revealed
EA Sports College Football 25 is easily one of 2024's most anticipated games, and at long last, EA has begun to lift the veil that was hanging over the game, presumed to hit stores in just a few months. The College Football 25 cover stars are ...GameSpot - Tech - College Football -
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'Hidden Faces: Covered Portraits of the Renaissance' Review: Seeing Both Sides
An exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art reunites the components of several works from the era—which were often double-sided or fitted with movable covers—and thus reveals deeper meanings rich with symbolism and ambiguity.The Wall Street Journal - World -
At 69, Gayle King Is the Cover Star of Sport Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue
The 69-year-old TV anchor, who graces a cover of this year’s swimsuit issue, was fine showing dimples but wanted to avoid looking “too boobalicious.”The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Defending champion Rose Zhang withdraws during Round 1 of Mizuho Americas Open
Zhang had completed three holes before she made the decision to withdraw.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Under Armour is laying off workers as retailer says North America sales will plunge this year
Sales in Under Armour's largest market in North America are falling as inflation-weary consumers pull back on new clothes and shoes.CNBC - Business -
PEN America, facing criticism over its response to the Mideast war, gathers for annual gala
PEN America gathered Thursday night for its annual gala, a high-profile event raised even higher because some wondered if it would be held at allABC News - Entertainment