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Nasdaq Reaches Record to Start Week
Tech stocks led the Nasdaq Composite to a new high as investors continued to bet on the strength of U.S. consumers and rate cuts. The Dow slipped 0.5% ahead of retailers’ earnings.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Record number of U.S. workers cheating on drug tests, Quest Diagnostics finds
Quest Diagnostics says a record number U.S. workers are cheating employer drug tests with urine samples and other tests showing signs of tampering, six times more often in 2023 than the year before. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo ...CBS News - Top stories -
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 -
Samsung Appoints New Chief for Chip Business
Samsung Electronics has tapped a new chief for its semiconductor arm as it looks to boost its competitiveness in the chip industry amid the artificial-intelligence boom.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Budget airline Ryanair posts record annual profit as passenger numbers soar above pre-Covid level
Dublin-based Ryanair said full-year profit after tax jumped 34% and announced a 700-million-euro share buyback program.CNBC - Business -
706 people named Kyle descend on Texas town for world record attempt
When 706 people named Kyle in the same place is not enough.CBS News - Top stories -
Why the Dow Keeps Hitting New Records
The DJIA has just hit 40,000—but didn’t it just reach 30,000 three years ago? The Dow’s milestones keep coming faster and faster. WSJ’s Gunjan Banerji explains why.The Wall Street Journal - World -
706 people named Kyle got together in Texas, but it wasn’t enough for a world record
KYLE, Texas — How many people named Kyle can fit in one place?NBC News - Top stories -
New Study Reveals The Main Reasons People Want To Play Games
GameSpot parent company Fandom has released its fourth annual Inside Gaming report, and one of the key takeaways is that personal expression within games is increasingly important to players. The Inside Gaming report is based on data from Fandom's ...GameSpot - Tech -
People in New Caledonia: how have you been affected by the unrest?
If you live in New Caledonia, or have family and friends there, we would like to hear about the situation on the ground. New Caledonia has been convulsed by unrest for a week, sparked by French plans to impose new rules that would give tens of ...The Guardian - World -
Exclusive: Inflection AI reveals new team and plan to embed emotional AI in business bots
Inflection AI announces its new executive team, including CEO Sean White, CTO Vibhu Mittal, COO Ted Shelton, product lead Ian McCarthy.VentureBeat - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
Samsung Electronics names new chief for semiconductor business as AI chip race heats up
The firm aims "to strengthen its competitiveness amid an uncertain global business environment," Samsung Electronics said.CNBC - Business -
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Liberty Sets Attendance Record at Caitlin Clark’s New York Debut
The New York Liberty beat the Indiana Fever in front of a record crowd at Barclays Center, with celebrities and basketball legends there to see the star rookie.The New York Times - Lifestyle - New York -
Prem sets goals record on final day with 1,246
By the end of Sunday's action in the Premier League, a total of 1,246 goals were scored for the season, the highest tally ever in the history of the league.ESPN - Sports -
Gold prices hit a new record high: 5 moves to make now
Gold prices have climbed above $2,430 per ounce. Here are the moves to make to capitalize on today's high price.CBS News - Top stories -
Wagging winners set new world record for dog walk
Hundreds of dachshunds gathered in London during a charity event to scoop a Guinness World Record.BBC News - Top stories -
The artist behind the short-lived portal linking New York and Dublin: ‘People got carried away’
Benediktas Gylys admits he was surprised by the rowdy behavior that came from the exhibit connecting people in the two cities. The artist behind the controversial “Portal” art exhibit that visually linked New York and Dublin in real-time, but was ...The Guardian - World - New York -
The trophies, the goals, the players - Klopp in numbers
As Jurgen Klopp says goodbye to Liverpool, we weigh up his tenure by checking out the data.BBC News - Top stories -
United Airlines says FAA cleared it to start adding new aircraft, routes after safety review
United Airlines said in March that the FAA was stepping up its review of the airline after a series of safety incidents.CNBC - Business -
United Airlines says FAA cleared it to start adding new aircraft, routes after safety review
United Airlines said the Federal Aviation Administration has cleared it to start adding new aircraft and routes months after the regulator stepped up its scrutiny of the carrier following several safety incidents.NBC News - Top stories -
How to watch Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks: TV channel, NBA live stream info, start time
How to watch Pacers vs. Knicks basketball gameCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
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 -
Gold Futures Set New Record on China Debt, Rate-Cut Hopes and Geopolitical Fears
Gold futures reached a new record settlement as Chinese investors flock to safe havens, rate-cut hopes grow and geopolitical tensions mount.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Amgen gets FDA approval for small-cell lung-cancer treatment
Amgen on Thursday received approval from U.S. regulators for its drug to treat a form of late-stage lung-cancer.MarketWatch - Business - FDA -
Why is this small town mayor accused of being a Chinese spy?
The Philippines investigates a mayor as it faces increasing sea tensions with China.BBC News - Top stories -
AI companies seek big profits from ‘small’ language models
Microsoft, Meta and Google have released new versions with fewer ‘parameters’ that are cheaper to build and trainFinancial Times - Business - Artificial Intelligence -
Small margins: The story of Arsenal's season, and where they can still improve
How the Gunners ran Man City close, as well as what it will take to land a first league title in more than 20 years.ESPN - Sports -
Small plant may play key role in Colorado River's future
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Small plant may play key role in Colorado River's future A water district that serves on the Western Slope of the Rocky ...The Hill - Politics -
How to watch New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Sunday's NBA game
How to watch Knicks vs. Pacers basketball gameCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Grow Your Business With Influencers, but Not Like This
Lose the blind spot and learn how to grow your business with this ironically untapped audience.Inc. - Business -
Bus bursts into flames on busy street
Video footage shows firefighters battling huge flames and thick smoke in the middle of a busy street.BBC News - Top stories -
Business Education: Executive Education 2024
The FT’s latest rankings of custom and open-enrolment programmes. Plus: focus on AI; development for female leaders; managing multigenerational workforces; alternative providersFinancial Times - Business -
As Teen Employee Numbers Rise, So Do Risks of Harassment on the Job
The throng of Gen Z youth new to the workplace face increased risks of sexual harassment at work--a crime officials and prosecutors are warning employers to address.Inc. - Business -
English universities face severe deficits if student numbers fall, says OfS
Watchdog says growth forecasts are ‘not credible’ as ministers consider further curbs on international applicationsFinancial Times - Business -
Tunisians stage anti-migrant protest as the number of stranded in transit to Europe grows
Hundreds of anti-migrant protestors have marched through the streets of a Tunisian town where many migrants are living while waiting to try and travel by boat to EuropeABC News - World -
Renting or Buying Is Often Personal, but It’s Also Helpful to Look at the Numbers
The Upshot’s financial calculator has been updated with new features.The New York Times - Business -
Growing number of travelers bringing guns to airports, TSA says
The TSA expects nearly 3 million passengers on Friday to kick off Memorial Day weekend. But with the return of post-pandemic travel, a new trend has emerged — more Americans than ever are bringing guns to the airport. CBS News homeland security ...CBS News - Top stories