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Over $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds is set to expire in just over 2 weeks, IRS says—here’s how to claim yours
The IRS says it's holding onto over $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds. Filers have until May 17 to claim their potential portion. How to get started.CNBC - Business -
Michael Cohen said ‘I’ll just do it myself’ after delay of Stormy Daniels payment, her ex-lawyer tells court – live
Keith Davidson tells hush-money trial deal to keep Daniels quiet agreed in early October 2017 but payment delayed several times. Trump fined $9,000 over gag order violationsSign up for our free Trump on Trial newsletterRight now, prosecutor ...The Guardian - World -
76ers' Joel Embiid says he doesn't mind being villain at Madison Square Garden: 'I just love New York'
Embiid's 76ers won Game 5 on TuesdayCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
More Americans see China as an 'enemy'
Americans are increasingly viewing China as an “enemy” of the U.S., according to a new survey. The survey, from the Pew Research Center, found 42 percent of Americans said they think China is an “enemy” to their country, up 4 points from last year ...The Hill - Politics - China -
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 - Tech -
Huawei's Net Profit Rose More Than Sixfold
Huawei Technologies’ net profit rose more than sixfold in the first quarter, helped by a jump in the Chinese telecommunication equipment maker’s smartphone sales in China.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
FirstFT: Police storm Columbia University campus and remove pro-Palestinian protesters
Also in today’s newsletter, Fed decision day and Berkshire after BuffettFinancial Times - World -
Central U.S. hit with more severe weather
After a weekend of deadly tornadoes, the central U.S. is once again dealing with severe weather, including hail, heavy wind gusts and more tornadoes. The Weather Channel meteorologist Chris Warren has the forecast.CBS News - Top stories -
Amazon Gets More Fuel for AI Race
Capital spending under CEO Andy Jassy will go up “meaningfully,” but record operating margins driven by retail, cloud and advertising will ease the pain.The Wall Street Journal - World - Amazon -
What Makes a Society More Resilient? Frequent Hardship.
Comparing 30,000 years of human history, researchers found that surviving famine, war or climate change helps groups recover more quickly from future shocks.The New York Times - Science -
What Makes a Society More Resilient? Frequent Hardship.
Comparing 30,000 years of human history, researchers found that surviving famine, war or climate change helps groups recover more quickly from future shocks.The New York Times - Top stories -
Muamba, Lockyer and Wyke call for more CPR training
Former Bolton Wanderers footballer Fabrice Muamba, Luton Town's Tom Lockyer and Wigan Athletic's Charlie Wyke share how CPR saved their lives following on-pitch cardiac arrests.BBC News - Top stories -
AFK Journey Codes - Free Diamonds And More
AFK Journey, like many other live-service games--such as Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail--has codes players can input into the game to receive rewards for their account. Rewards can be a variety of goodies such as weapons, characters, and ...GameSpot - Tech -
Abu Dhabi-backed fund pulls out of deal to take over UK's Telegraph newspaper group
Britain’s Telegraph newspaper group is back up for sale after a United Arab Emirates-backed consortium pulled out of a takeover bidABC News - World -
Hedge funds are ‘dead as a doornail,’ says chairman of ultra-rich investors' club Tiger 21
Hedge funds are "dead" as an investment asset class among members of Tiger 21, a network of ultra-high net worth investors, said founder Michael Sonnenfeldt.CNBC - Business -
Australian PM Albanese vows new funding to help women escape domestic violence after homicides rise
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced new funding to help women escape domestic violence and a crackdown on misogynistic online content in reaction to an uptick in homicides committed by current and former male partners that he ...ABC News - World -
The Fed would only cut rates to help the U.S. service its soaring debt, fund manager says
The reason the Fed may be tempted to cut rates would be to help the U.S. cover interest payments on the national debt, according to fund manager Freddie Lait.CNBC - Business -
Hedge fund Graham Capital wants New York office as others cut space
Founder Kenneth Tropin seeks to attract ‘talented people’ in the city as firm marks 30th yearFinancial Times - World - New York -
AI StartupCoreWeaveNearly Triples Valuation to $19 Billion in Five Months
Nvidia-backed company raises $1.1 billion from investors including Fidelity, Magnetar Capital.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
Trend-following hedge funds are off to a strong start in 2024. Does the strategy deserve a spot in your portfolio?
Trend-following funds continued a run of strong performance in April, even as a selloff in stocks disrupted one of their biggest moneymaking trades.MarketWatch - Business -
Browns reportedly asking taxpayers to fund half of $2.4B new stadium or $1B in upgrades to current stadium
The Browns want Cleveland taxpayers to kick in some cash for a new stadium. Just a few billion dollars or so.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
GOP wants research group barred from federal funding over COVID work with Wuhan
A key House committee investigating the origins of COVID-19 wants a scientific research group to be barred from receiving federal funds and criminally investigated over its president’s work with a lab in Wuhan, China. A GOP staff report released ...The Hill - Politics - Covid -
Shares of Nio soar more than 20% as EV deliveries more than double in April
Hong Kong-listed shares of Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio Inc jumped 20% in early trading, after its vehicle deliveries more than doubled in April.CNBC - Business -
CoreWeave, a cloud-computing startup backed by Nvidia and tailored for artificial intelligence, nearly tripled its valuation to $19 billion in a funding round.
CoreWeave, a cloud-computing startup backed by Nvidia and tailored for artificial intelligence, nearly tripled its valuation to $19 billion in a funding round.The Wall Street Journal - World -
BBVA/Sabadell offers a test case for more European bank consolidation
Nearly three-quarters of the larger lender’s revenues come from outside SpainFinancial Times - Business -
China’s Politburo pledges more support for economy facing ‘many challenges’
Promise of measures to shore up growth comes as high-tech output drives expansion in factory activityFinancial Times - World - China -
McDonald's Seeks to Make Menu More Affordable for Inflation-Weary Consumers
The burger chain reported slower-than-expected same-store sales growth for the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Why Musk Now Needs China More Than It Needs Him
China used Elon Musk’s trip to promote its message that it is open to American businesses, despite rising tensions with the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - Business - China -
Amazon profit more than triples, topping Wall Street expectations
Amazon surpassed analyst expectations for revenue and earnings in the first quarter.CNBC - Business - Amazon -
At the Time 100 Gala, Dua Lipa, Patrick Mahomes and More on the Red Carpet
Dua Lipa and Patrick Mahomes are red carpet stars at an event that brought together Oscar winners and thought leaders.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
BBVA/Sabadell offers a test case for more European bank consolidation
Nearly three-quarters of the larger lender’s revenues come from outside SpainFinancial Times - World -
Amazon cloud sales growth accelerates as group prepares for more AI spending
Ecommerce company’s operating income more than triples as Amazon Web Services and adverts provide a boostFinancial Times - Business -
White House OMB director on foreign aid, Key Bridge collapse and more
President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and other White House officials have been on the campaign trail touting the administration's economic achievements. However, Americans in several battleground states say they are not satisfied with the ...CBS News - Top stories -
N.Y. Criminal Justice Group Presses Hochul for More Scrutiny of Judges
The group, which led the fight against Gov. Kathy Hochul’s nominee to lead the state’s top court, argues that judges are routinely reappointed to the bench without sufficient evaluation.The New York Times - Top stories -
Amazon cloud sales growth accelerates as group prepares for more AI spending
Ecommerce company’s operating income more than triples as Amazon Web Services and adverts provide a boostFinancial Times - Business -
BBVA/Sabadell offers a test case for more European bank consolidation
Nearly three-quarters of the larger lender’s revenues come from outside SpainFinancial Times - World -
Amazon cloud sales growth accelerates as group prepares for more AI spending
Ecommerce company’s operating income more than triples as Amazon Web Services and adverts provide a boostFinancial Times - Business -
BBVA/Sabadell offers a test case for more European bank consolidation
Nearly three-quarters of the larger lender’s revenues come from outside SpainFinancial Times - World -
Biden forgives more than $6B in student debt for 317K defrauded borrowers
The Biden administration announced Wednesday it would be forgiving $6 billion in student debt for borrowers who attended the Arts Institutes. The 317,000 borrowers will receive the relief after it was discovered the school “falsified data, ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
How Can I Dress to Look More Grown-Up?
A reader is tired of being mistaken for someone in her early 20s. Our fashion critic offers tips for dressing with sophistication.The New York Times - Lifestyle