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Sex-positive feminism had its moment – and now it has been replaced by voluntary celibacy | Arwa Mahdawi
From the ‘boysober’ trend in the US to the 4B movement in South Korea, more and more heterosexual women are giving up sex. Get thee to a nunnery! Apparently it’s the hottest place to be. While we still very much live in a sex-saturated world, ...The Guardian - World -
Why TikTok Users Are Blocking Celebrities
A TikTok movement is calling for followers to block famous people over their stances on the Israel-Hamas war. It began at the Met Gala.The New York Times - Business - Tiktok -
Trillion Dollar Shot
A new podcast series from The Journal explores how a new class of drugs, led by Ozempic, is transforming bodies, fortunes and industries.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Elvis' Graceland mansion headed for a foreclosure auction
The apparent foreclosure notice is allegedly because Elvis' daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, used Graceland as collateral to secure a loan that she failed to pay off before she died last year.CBS News - Top stories -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.2%
The WSJ Dollar Index was up 0.2% to 99.16 — snapping a three-trading-day losing streak.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The WSJ Dollar Index Was Flat at 99.16
The WSJ Dollar Index was flat at 99.16, and was down four of the past five trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.2% to 99.33
The WSJ Dollar Index was up 0.2% to 99.33 — up for two of the past three trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Japanese Yen Could Rise if Fed Cuts Rates
The Japanese yen could strengthen against the dollar if signs of a weaker U.S. economy allow the Fed to cut interest rates in September and December, Rabobank said.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Biden and Big Oil Had a Truce. Now, It’s Collapsing.
Companies were enjoying record profits. But the president’s decision to pause permits for gas export terminals has whipped up industry support, and donations, for Donald Trump.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Hochul Visits an Ancestral Home, 3,000 Miles From the Governor’s Mansion
After meeting the pope and the mayors of Rome, London and Dublin, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York paused to reconnect with her past.The New York Times - Top stories -
Elvis Presley's granddaughter files lawsuit as Graceland mansion heads for foreclosure auction
Elvis Presley's Graceland Mansion is at the center of a court fight, but the singer's family calls it a scam. The popular tourist attraction in Tennessee appears to be headed for a foreclosure auction later this week. Elvis' granddaughter, actor ...CBS News - Top stories -
Ukraine Drones Destroy Russian Jets and Hit Power Station in Crimea
A huge drone attack targeted southwestern Russia and the Russian-occupied peninsula of Crimea, hitting oil facilities and a substation, leading to rolling blackouts.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Tugboats Haul Away the Cargo Ship That Destroyed Baltimore's Key Bridge
Clearing the Dali is an important part of the cleanup effort to reopen the Port of Baltimore.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ship that destroyed Baltimore bridge is moved from crash site for 1st time
The cargo ship that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in March was moved from the crash site on Monday morning.ABC News - Top stories -
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Dollar rally falters as falling inflation raises hopes of rate cuts
US currency on track for first negative month of the year after end to months of above-forecast CPI dataFinancial Times - Business -
Ohtani Day to be annual celebration in L.A.
The city of Los Angeles has declared May 17 Shohei Ohtani Day, with the city council passing a resolution to make this an annual observance for the duration of Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers career.ESPN - Sports -
'Quiet wealth' takes on new meaning with super-private deals for mansions, art and classic cars
Last year, while combined public auction sales for Sotheby's, Christie's and Phillips fell by 19%, private sales rose.CNBC - Business -
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 -
Bahrain Celebrates Its History as a Pearling Center
A new walking trail in Muharraq explains a legacy of the gem dating to the Bronze Age.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Massachusetts celebrates 20 years of same-sex marriage
20 years ago, Massachusetts became the first state in the U.S. to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. CBS News' Elaine Quijano breaks down the move's impact.CBS News - Top stories -
From Cannes Celebrities to the Westminster Dog Show
Taiwan Parliamentary brawl, northern lights in the U.S., Buddha gets a facial and more images from around the world, selected by Wall Street Journal photo editors.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Police injured and 19 arrested in Celtic celebrations
An estimated 25,000 fans filled the city centre after their team brought the Premiership trophy home.BBC News - Top stories -
Designer David Rockwell on "celebrating a sense of ritual"
The founder of the design firm Rockwell Group (whose portfolio includes Hollywood's Dolby Theatre, hospitals, hotels, stage sets, and restaurants) talks about the trademark elements he brings to projects, including a virtual revamp of the "Sunday ...CBS News - Top stories -
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 26-June 1
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of May 26-June 1 include actor Laverne Cox, singer Lenny Kravitz and actor Helena Bonham CarterABC News - Entertainment -
‘I’m the new Oppenheimer!’: my soul-destroying day at Palantir’s first-ever AI warfare conference
America’s military-industrial complex took center stage at AI Expo for National Competitiveness, where a fire-breathing panel set the tone. On 7 and 8 May in Washington DC, the city’s biggest convention hall welcomed America’s military-industrial ...The Guardian - World -
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TechScape: The people charged with making sure AI doesn’t destroy humanity have left the building
If OpenAI can’t keep its own team together, what hope is there for the rest of the industry? Plus, AI-generated ‘slop’ is taking over the internet. • Don’t get TechScape delivered to your inbox? Sign up for the full article here. Everything ...The Guardian - World -
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Trump’s immigration plan could add trillions of dollars to national debt, fueling inflation and market jitters
Donald Trump’s tax and spending plans for his would-be second term in office imply a willingness to see the federal budget deficit rise to truly unprecedented levels.MarketWatch - Business -
Warren celebrates CFPB win at Supreme Court, warns of more challenges
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) celebrated the Supreme Court’s Thursday decision to reject a GOP challenge to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) funding structure. “The United States Supreme Court followed the law, and the CFPB is ...The Hill - Politics -
Julianne Moore, Chloë Sevigny and Others Celebrate the Dia Beacon Museum
A springtime benefit and 50th anniversary celebration at Dia Beacon in New York’s Hudson Valley brought together an array of cultural figures.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
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Haitian Flag Day 2024: A guide to events and ways to celebrate Haitian pride
Food, soccer and Kompa: A guide to the best events and things to do for Haitian Flag Day on Saturday.NBC News - Top stories -
Tony Pigg, Celebrated D.J. of FM’s Golden Age, Dies at 85
Arising from the free-form San Francisco radio scene of the 1960s, he became an influential voice on the powerhouse WPLJ in New York.The New York Times - Top stories -
State Department issues travel warning for LGBTQ pride celebrations
The federal government is warning U.S. citizens traveling internationally during LGBTQ Pride month in June to be vigilant, citing concerns that events could be targeted by extremist groups. The State Department in a travel advisory issued Friday ...The Hill - Politics -
Jace Hall wants to talk about how to celebrate gamers and their big achievements
Jace Hall, the CEO of Twin Galaxies, has a big idea to bring attention to gamers and their achievements.VentureBeat - Tech -
Watch dressing room scenes as Manchester City celebrate title
Manchester City's victorious players celebrate their fourth consecutive Premier League title on the final day of the season.BBC News - Top stories -
Father and son co-pilots celebrate final flight together
Erik Lake and his father Tom Lake have spent hundreds of hours flying together as co-pilots. For Tom’s final flight before his retirement, his son arranged an unforgettable goodbye. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson has the story.NBC News - Top stories