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NIH Research Grants Lag Behind Last Year’s by $1 Billion
After weeks of disruption to scientific federal grants, the National Institutes of Health has fallen behind in funding research into treatments for deadly diseases.The New York Times - 5d -
UnitedHealth Medicare Advantage bombshell exposes $83 billion in government waste
Will Musk and Trump dare to take it on?MarketWatch - 2d -
$1.4 Billion Stolen From ByBit in Biggest Crypto Theft Ever
Plus: Apple turns off end-to-end encrypted iCloud backups in the UK after pressure to install a backdoor, and two spyware apps expose victim data—and the identities of people who installed the apps.Wired - 1d -
California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for LA wildfire relief
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfiresABC News - 16h -
Tennis participation grows to more than 25M players in the US even as pickleball's popularity surges
The U.S. Tennis Association says participation in the sport around the United States rose to 25.7 million players in 2024ABC News - 4d -
Nissan stock surges on report it’s seeking Tesla deal. How the odd pairing could work.
What ailing Japanese automaker Nissan could have that Tesla would want.MarketWatch - 2d -
Warren Buffett amasses more cash and sells more stock, but doesn’t explain why in annual letter
The mystery over Warren Buffett’s surprisingly defensive stance deepened over the weekend.NBC News - 1d -
Warren Buffett amasses more cash and sells more stock, but doesn't explain why in annual letter
"The great majority of your money remains in equities," Buffett wrote in his highly-anticipated annual letter. "That preference won't change."CNBC - 1d -
What are Trump’s USPS plans? He says the Postal Service is a ‘tremendous loser’ that should ‘operate a lot better.’
President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration is working on an overhaul of the U.S. Postal Service and indicated that multiple options were under consideration.MarketWatch - 1d -
‘It allowed us to survive, to not go mad’: the CIA book smuggling operation that helped bring down communism
From George Orwell to Hannah Arendt and John le Carré, thousands of blacklisted books flooded into Poland during the cold war, as publishers and printers risked their lives for literature. The ...The Guardian - 1d -
Israeli forces to remain in northern West Bank all year as military operation expands
IDF troops ordered not to allow residents to return to cleared camps as PM delays release of Palestinian prisonersFinancial Times - 7h -
Walmart Racks Up Sales Record but Sees Slower Growth Ahead
The retail giant continues to attract shoppers from across the income spectrum, but faces headwinds from stubborn inflation and the risk of tariffs.The New York Times - 3d -
USA-Canada 4 Nations final sets betting records
Canada's dramatic win over the United States in Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off final was the most-bet hockey event in legal betting history.ESPN - 2d -
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U.S. stocks are near record highs. Why are investors so worried?
Sentiment gauges have soured — but the S&P 500 was at record highs just a few days ago. What’s going on?MarketWatch - 1d -
Inglis inspires Australia to record win over England despite Duckett hundred
Group B: Australia 356-5 bt England 351-8 by five wickets Highest successful run chase in ICC tournament history They say good things come to those who wait and, after nearly three decades ...The Guardian - 1d -
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Alibaba shares soar nearly 15% after stellar earnings as China's e-commerce sector recovers
Alibaba has been making 'significant strides' in advancing its AI cloud business after launching its Qwen 2.5-Max flagship AI foundation model, Barclays wrote in a note.CNBC - 2d -
Block shares plunge 18%, for worst day on market in 5 years after earnings miss
Block had its worst day on the stock market since 2020 after the company reported an earnings miss.CNBC - 1d -
Nvidia options traders are vastly overestimating how earnings will move the stock. Just look at these charts.
Nvidia options aren’t a good trade, this expert says. Here’s what he likes.MarketWatch - 1d -
Nicholls State earns 93-84 victory over UT Rio Grande Valley
Led by Jamal West's 22 points, the Nicholls State Colonels defeated the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 93-84ABC News - 20h -
Mikaela Shiffrin earns 100th World Cup win of her career with slalom success
American puts injuries behind her to win in Sestriere Shiffrin is first skier ever to reach 100 World Cup wins Mikaela Shiffrin secured the 100th Alpine skiing World Cup victory of her career ...The Guardian - 7h -
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen hikes his personal stake in Alibaba to $1 billion, WSJ says
Cohen's sizable stake in Alibaba is a bullish bet on China's economic growth in the long run, The Wall Street Journal said.CNBC - 2d -
Netflix Plans to Spend $1 Billion Making Content in Mexico Over the Next 4 Years
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos says the money will go toward projects like Alfonso Cuarón’s film Roma, which was made in Mexico and went on to international acclaim.Wired - 3d -
Senate adopts $340 billion budget blueprint for Trump's agenda after marathon 'vote-a-rama'
The Republican-controlled Senate on Friday morning adopted a $340 billion budget blueprint designed to boost funding for President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement efforts, energy production ...NBC News - 2d -
IMAX CEO expects $1.2 billion in box office receipts this year, the best in the company's history
Aiding IMAX's lofty box office goals is the Chinese title "Ne Zha 2," which has already garnered $1.6 billion globally, including IMAX screenings.CNBC - 2d -
IMAX CEO expects $1.2 billion in box office receipts this year, the best in the company's history
An “embarrassment of riches” at the box office could fuel a $1.2 billion year for IMAX, CEO Rich Gelfond told CNBC on Friday.NBC News - 2d -
Crypto exchange Bybit suffers $1.4 billion hack. Here’s why it’s troubling for the industry.
The hack of Bybit is the latest incident in which the crypto industry has been targeted.MarketWatch - 2d -
Hackers steal $1.5 billion from exchange Bybit in biggest-ever crypto heist
Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has been hacked to the tune of $1.5 billion in digital assets, in what’s estimated to be the largest crypto heist in history.NBC News - 1d -
Hackers steal $1.5 billion from exchange Bybit in biggest-ever crypto heist
Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has been hit by the largest crypto heist in history.CNBC - 1d -
Newsom requests nearly $40 billion in disaster aid following Los Angeles wildfires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) sent a letter to members of Congress requesting nearly $40 billion in funding to rebuild communities after wildfires devastated the Pacific Palisades and Altadena ...The Hill - 18h -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires, which he said ...NBC News - 4h -
‘We have a rule when we hear the sirens: if you’ve started operating, you don’t stop’: 24 hours with doctors on the Ukrainian frontline
Like the soldiers they battle to save, combat medics in Ukraine are under constant attack. Three years after the invasion, one NHS doctor bears witness. “The frontline here is cold, hard, true war. ...The Guardian - 1d -
Walmart's worst week since 2022: Retailer's former U.S. CEO Bill Simon thinks Wall Street is getting earnings, tariff risks wrong
Walmart is coming off a tough week after delivering a slowing profit growth forecast.CNBC - 1d -
‘She’s bleeding her retirement dry’: My friend earns $9 an hour, but wastes money on vacations and massages. What can I do?
‘She blew through her inheritance fast and paid for the down payment on her car with credit cards’MarketWatch - 5h -
Two-thirds of the Earth’s surface experienced record heat in 2024. See where and by how much – visualised
In oceans and on land, from the north to the south pole, records were smashed for the monthly average temperature. Two-thirds of the world’s surface was scorched by a month or more of ...The Guardian - 3d -
49ers exploring possible sale: 10% of team could be up for grabs at this record-setting price, per report
If you have $900 million, you might be able to buy part of the 49ersCBS Sports - 2d -
4 Nations Face-Off: USA-Canada championship hockey game draws record 9.3 million viewers on ESPN
Only the 2010 Vancouver Olympics Gold Medal match between the USA and Canada drew a larger audience at 27.6 million for NBC.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Josh Campbell scores double as spirited Hibs record rare win over Celtic
Hibernian did what Bayern Munich could not as Josh Campbell’s first-half double earned David Gray’s in-form side a stirring 2-1 home win over Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic.. Celtic were ...The Guardian - 1d -
Australia’s Inglis chases England down on record-breaking Champions Trophy day – live
Over-by-over updates from Group B game (9am GMT) Get in touch with Tanya here | Sign up to the Spin OH MY GOOD GOLLY WHAT A CATCH! Alex Carey has pulled off a blinder to get rid of Phil ...The Guardian - 1d
