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Bezos's Blue Origin sends first crew to edge of space since 2022
Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos’s rocket company, sent its first crew into space in nearly two years, after a failed, uncrewed test flight in 2022 temporarily grounded passenger flights. The New Shepard rocket successfully completed its 25th mission into ...The Hill - Politics -
Bezos' Blue Origin Returns Tourists to Edge of Space in First Launch Since 2022 Grounding
Crew included 90-year-old Ed Dwight, the first black astronaut candidate from 1961, making him the oldest person to go into space.Inc. - Business -
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Reddit shares surge on OpenAI ChatGPT deal, on pace for biggest gain since March
Shares of Reddit Inc. soared 15.3% Friday, lifted by the company’s deal with OpenAI, putting the stock on pace for its biggest gain since March 25, 2024, when it rose 30% Dow Jones Market Data show.MarketWatch - Business -
Walmart Posts Sales Growth, Raises Earnings Outlook for the Year
In the U.S., more people shopped at Walmart and bought more products, but the average amount spent per visit was flat compared with the same quarter last year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Walmart Posts Sales Growth, Raises Earnings Outlook for the Year
In the U.S., more people shopped at Walmart and bought more products, but the average amount spent per visit was flat compared with the same quarter last year.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
California is imposing a new tax on guns. Will it impact sales?
Beginning July, state will become the first to charge an 11% excise tax, on top of federal and sales taxes, with an aim to reduce gun violence. Starting in July 2024, California will be the first state to charge an excise tax on guns and ...The Guardian - World - California -
Deadpool And Wolverine Tickets Go On Sale With New Trailer, Poster, And More
There's only one Marvel Studios movie hitting theaters this year, and it's just over two months away. Now, tickets for Deadpool and Wolverine have gone on sale, and that means there's a new trailer to go along with the announcement. There isn't ...GameSpot - Tech -
UK home secretary considers new police powers to curb protests
Cleverly welcomes report by government’s independent adviser on measures to tackle political violenceFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Fed likely to keep a $6.8 trillion balance sheet by December, says Barclays
Another lasting facet of the pandemic looks to be a very large Federal Reserve balance sheet.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
David Ortiz is humbled by being honored in New York again; this time for post-baseball work
Hall of Famer David Ortiz is committed to his post-career work like he was swinging a bat during his playing daysABC News - Sports - New York -
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Shares of Cartier owner Richemont climb on record full-year sales, new CEO
Shares of Swiss luxury group Richemont climbed as much as 6.3% Friday after it reported record full-year sales even as Asia-Pacific spending waned.CNBC - Business -
AstraZeneca kicks off ‘new era of growth’ with aim to hit $80 billion of sales by 2030
The Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical company’s CEO Pascal Soriot said the announcement marks the start of a “new era of growth”MarketWatch - Business -
Ryanair Announces Buyback as Profits Jump
The low-cost carrier will buy back $761 million worth of shares after its core earnings for the fiscal year rose 34%, and said it expected passenger numbers to increase depending on how well Boeing handles its delivery delays.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Caitlin Clark home debut: Star rookie struggles in blowout loss to New York Liberty
Clark and the Fever are still yet to get a win this season.Yahoo Sports - Sports - New York -
Taiwan's new president inherits a strong foreign policy position but political gridlock at home
He inherits a strong foreign policy position but political gridlock at home.ABC News - World -
They're Listing Their Hawaii Home as They Build a New One 20 Miles South. The Price Tag: $32 Million
A Silicon Valley-based commercial developer and his wife are putting their Mauna Lani home on the marketThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Silicon Valley's Biggest Investor Is Canadian
The geography of investing showed some surprises in the first quarter. But deals remain muted in a high-interest environment.Inc. - Business -
The Biggest Treatment Disaster in NHS History
Infected Blood Inquiry finds evidence of cover-upBBC News - Top stories -
Male HIV infections dropped by 12 percent in 2022: CDC
HIV infections in men decreased by an estimated 12 percent in 2022 compared to 2018, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with the largest notable decline observed among the youngest age group. ...The Hill - Politics -
Ether jumps 16% on US ETF approval speculation
Cryptocurrency’s rise catches analysts by surprise after reports SEC asks issuers to refile applicationsFinancial Times - Business -
Ether jumps more than 20% in two days on renewed optimism for an ETF
Cryptocurrencies rallied amid a late surge in optimism around SEC decisions on spot ether ETF applications, the first of which is due this week.CNBC - Business -
We should plug the safety net’s biggest hole
Other affluent countries generally do more to ensure that such individuals have a roof over their heads, food on the table and basic health care. We should as well, for their benefit as well as ours as a nation.The Hill - Politics -
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 -
Channel crossings since start of year at record high
The number of migrants crossing the Channel since January 1 is 9,681, according to Home Office data.BBC News - Top stories -
BT’s CEO says she ‘loves to squeeze’ short sellers as shares jump
UK’s biggest telecoms group rises 17% as Allison Kirkby announces strategy and raises dividendFinancial Times - Business -
Did Billie Eilish just jump into the race for song of the summer?
Pop superstar Billie Eilish's new album 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' is due Thursday night. One breezy track already feels like a hit.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Canada Goose jumps 16% after the company reports growth surge in China
Shares of Canada Goose soared 16% on Thursday after the apparel company reported better-than-expected revenue and earnings for its fiscal fourth quarter.CNBC - Business - China -
Will Chinese auto investment jump Joe Biden’s tariff walls?
China’s EV manufacturers looking to produce in Europe and the US will be next stage of trade war gameFinancial Times - World - Joe Biden -
Ether price jumps ahead of SEC’s ETF decision as speculation on approval rises
Ether’s price jumped Monday afternoon, leading a rally for major cryptocurrencies three days before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has to decide whether to approve VanEck’s application for a spot ether exchange-traded fund.MarketWatch - Business -
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Lower
Gold fell 0.5% from its record high to settle at $2,421.70 per troy ounce.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bidet sales are flush with success
Bidets are common in Asia but are only just now catching on in America. Contributor Kelefa Sanneh finds out what's behind this recent stateside surge in interest and checks out some of the options from Toto, the global leader in bidet sales.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Trump-linked dark-money group spent $90m on racist and transphobic ads in 2022, records show
Revealed: Citizens for Sanity was one of top political spenders last election cycle and is back for 2024 with more extreme messaging. Sign up for The Stakes, our free US elections newsletterA dark money group with ties to Trump’s inner circle ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Georgia QB Jaden Rashada sues Florida coach Billy Napier and booster over NIL deal that fell apart in 2022
Rashada was allegedly promised over $13 million to sign with the Gators out of high school.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Florida -
Ravens' Lamar Jackson now down 25 pounds from 2022 playing weight, per report
The reigning NFL MVP is certainly looking slimmerCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Spain claims its "biggest-ever seizure" of crystal meth
Spanish police said they dismantled a major methamphetamine distribution network of the Mexican Sinaloa cartel after seizing 1.8 tons of the drug.CBS News - Top stories - Spain -
Drake v Kendrick: The biggest rap feud of all time?
Vicious beef between hip-hop stars has divided fansBBC News - Top stories -
Postseason MVP? Best matchup vs. Celtics? The NBA playoffs' biggest questions
A look at some of the most pressing questions remaining in the 2024 playoffs.ESPN - Sports - NBA -
Meet the fashion designer who dresses the world's biggest boxers
From his fashion studio on the Welsh coast, Imtayaz Qassim creates some of the most distinctive outfits worn by the world's most famous boxersCBS News - Top stories