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'What Was I Thinking?' The Big-Ticket Items People Regret
People spend a lot of money on all sorts of things, only to later ask themselves: “What was I thinking?”The Wall Street Journal - World -
British Museum says 626 items lost or stolen have been found
Museum chair George Osborne hails ‘remarkable result’ as recovery effort continues with leads on another 100. The British Museum has located another 268 items that went missing or were stolen from its storerooms, bringing the total number ...The Guardian - World -
Beyoncé, ESPN gave Harris tickets, disclosure shows
Vice President Harris was gifted tickets to Beyoncé’s concert by the artist herself and a Howard University football game courtesy of ESPN, a 2023 financial disclosure report shows. Harris attended Beyoncé’s "Renaissance World Tour" concert in ...The Hill - Politics -
'Greedy' Sheeran and Lady Gaga ticket tout jailed
Maria Chenery-Woods ran a multi-million pound reselling concert tickets on an "industrial scale".BBC News - Top stories -
Scheffler statement: 'There was a big misunderstanding'
Scottie Scheffler was arrested following an incident with an officer outside the entrance to Valhalla Golf Club.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Where Is Xur Today? (May 17-21) Destiny 2 Exotic Items And Xur Location Guide
Mere weeks remain between now and the launch of The Final Shape expansion, and with several Exotic weapons getting fine-tuned for the big fight ahead, now is a good time to say hello to your favorite roaming arms dealer. Here's where you can find ...GameSpot - Tech -
House passes TICKET Act in an effort to increase transparency in pricing
The House passed the Transparency in Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act on Wednesday in an effort to increase price transparency for consumers.NBC News - Top stories -
House passes TICKET Act targeting concert 'hidden fees'
The House passed bipartisan legislation Wednesday that would require event ticket sellers to disclose the total cost of tickets upfront to consumers, including so-called hidden fees. The bill, dubbed the Transparency In Charges for Key Events ...The Hill - Politics -
A divided Congress agrees: Buying concert tickets is frustrating and needs to be fixed.
The U.S. House of Representatives resoundingly passed a bill Wednesday that would mandate more transparency on ticket prices for live events and ban practices that jack up concert prices.MarketWatch - Business -
Has the administration overstepped with the new airline ticket fee disclosures?
The USDOT’s attempt to control airline finances, effectively highlighting the gap between the different types of flyers and airline loyalty members, serves no one’s best interest.The Hill - Politics -
Meghan mania and big skirts: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.BBC News - Top stories -
Murray 'feels great', 'hungry' for big Game 7
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, dealing with a right elbow injury he picked up in Game 6, went through a full practice Saturday and is "feeling great."ESPN - Sports -
Man accused of setting NY Trooper's dad's house on fire after getting traffic tickets
A 26-year-old man was charged with arson for allegedly setting fire to the home of the father of a New York Trooper who gave him tickets.NBC News - Top stories -
Giants sending set of replica Super Bowl rings to all season-ticket holders ahead of team's centennial season
It certainly pays to be a loyal Giants fanCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Missouri gubernatorial candidate with KKK ties can stay on GOP ticket, judge rules
A judge ruled Friday that a gubernatorial candidate in Missouri with alleged ties to the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) can stay on the Republican ticket. The Missouri GOP attempted to kick Darrell McClanahan out from participating in the August Republican ...The Hill - Politics -
Report: Caitlin Clark, Fever set WNBA single-game ticket revenue record in loss to Liberty
The New York Liberty earned more than $2 million in ticket revenue in their win over Caitlin Clark and the Fever on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - Sports - WNBA -
Clark helps Liberty become 1st WNBA team to have $2M+ in 1-game ticket revenue, AP source says
Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark helped bring in record ticket revenue for the New York Liberty in her first game in the Big AppleABC News - Sports -
Schumer’s slow-walk on AI ‘regulation’ is a nothing but a boon for Big Tech
, Sen. Schumer has burned another year and wasted another opportunity to advance the conversation, as the dangers of AI overreach and huge corporate concentration have grown more grave.The Hill - Politics -
Big rise in diseases linked to ageing and lifestyle increases healthcare burden
Findings on ‘metabolic risk factors’ reflect shift in biggest threats since start of 21st centuryFinancial Times - Business -
Michigan to begin alcohol sales at Big House for 2024 football season
Michigan fans have another reason to celebrate in 2024.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Lainey Wilson the big winner at 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards
Lainey Wilson took home female artist of the year and the top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards.CBS News - Entertainment -
"Next Iteration" Of Big 2K Games Franchise Will Be Revealed At Summer Game Fest
Summer Game Fest is promising the unveiling of the "next iteration" in a big 2K Games franchise next month, coming shortly after Take-Two Interactive mentioned as such in an earnings briefing. No clues were dished out, but that's not stopping ...GameSpot - Tech -
Too Big or Not Enough? China Housing Bailout Treads a Fine Line
Beijing will try to provide enough support to absorb unsold apartments while not sparking a new bubble.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Trump's hush money trial makes big money for professional line-standers
The hottest ticket in New York City is Trump's hush money trial and some are willing to pay big to get to see testimony from Stormy Daniels, Michael Cohen, and more.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
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 -
Some consumers are punting big purchases like pools and mattresses
There are some signs that shoppers are holding off on big-ticket buys, the latest signal of the economy contracting at the hands of tighter monetary policy.CNBC - Business -
The 5 changes to the 401(k) that could make a big difference to your retirement
From blocking preretirement withdrawals to accounting for long-term care of family members, improving the nation’s most popular retirement-investing tool is one of the Best New Ideas in Money.MarketWatch - Business -
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 -
Some consumers are punting big purchases like pools and mattresses
Americans are kicking the can down the road on some more costly, traditionally financed purchases as elevated inflation and interest rates bite.NBC News - Top stories -
China’s ‘AI-in-a-box’ products threaten Big Tech’s cloud growth strategies
Huawei leads trend of providing companies with means to power their own artificial intelligence apps rather than through public cloudFinancial Times - World - China -
Lackluster results aside, Trevor Lawrence still needs to be paid big
Ignore the noise whenever this QB's contract comes through. Lawrence has earned it and the Jaguars would be foolish to go in an alternate path.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Alleged ‘deal’ offer from Trump to big oil could save industry $110bn, study finds
Ex-president at Mar-a-Lago last month hosted more than 20 executives, including from Chevron, Exxon and Occidental. A “deal” allegedly offered by Donald Trump to big-oil executives as he sought $1bn in campaign donations could save the industry ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
'The Big Cigar' dramatizes Black Panther Huey P. Newton's Hollywood ties and escape to Cuba
The Apple TV+ series looks at the relationship between Black Panther Huey P. Newton and Hollywood producer Bert Schneider as they plan a fake movie to usher Newton's escape.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Lainey Wilson wins big at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top honor
It was Lainey Wilson’s night, in many waysABC News - Entertainment -
The Big Cigar review – proof that Hollywood can’t be trusted to tell the stories of Black radicals
This drama about a fake movie fabricated to let Black Panther fugitive Huey P Newton flee to Cuba in the 70s not only dilutes the story of a Black leader – it centres the white characters. Eyes will roll. A few years back, in conversation with ...The Guardian - World -
‘An AI-fueled equity bubble’ will see big tech lead the charge in coming months
Big tech can once again be the market’s crown jewels says Capital EconomicsMarketWatch - Business -
Tua Tagovailoa has been mostly absent from Dolphins activities as Miami QB looks for big next contract
Tagovailoa has skipped most voluntary OTAs over the past month as team prepares for him to play on fifth-year-optionCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
How Big Dairy Took Over Your TikTok Feed—With Help From Uncle Sam
A vast constellation of celebrities, from Kelly Ripa to the McDonald’s mascot Grimace, have helped push dairy sales.Wired - Tech - Tiktok -
Gunnar Henderson's leadoff homer launches big 1st inning for Orioles in 9-2 win over Mariners
Gunnar Henderson’s fourth leadoff homer of the season sparked a five-run first inning that backed an effective pitching performance by John Means and carried the Baltimore Orioles past the Seattle Mariners 9-2ABC News - Sports - MLB -
UFC Fight Night results, highlights: Lerone Murphy shows grit in big win against Edson Barboza
Murphy's face looked worse for wear despite a dominant performanceCBS Sports - Sports - UFC