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Tony Nominations 2024: Biggest Snubs and Surprises
It was a strong year for female directors, a play featuring music and American productions.The New York Times - Top stories -
European Carmakers Disappoint in Sluggish Start to Year
Volkswagen, Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz each said revenue and earnings fell in the first quarter, but pointed to growing pains that will generate gains from new and upgraded models later this year.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Europe -
Co-op Live chaos continues as Olivia Rodrigo gigs cancelled
The star is "bummed" to be the latest act to fall foul of problems at Manchester's troubled new arena.BBC News - Top stories -
Oracle's Jump to Nashville Surprises Austin
The software giant said it is making the leap to get closer to the healthcare industry.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Tennessee -
Nvidia is chip sector’s only hope after AMD and Super Micro disappoint
Investors better hope that Nvidia Corp. exceeds Wall Street’s current expectations, after Tuesday’s disappointments by two other favored AI-related companies, Advanced Micro Devices and Super Micro Computer.MarketWatch - Business -
Yum Brands earnings miss estimates as Pizza Hut, KFC sales disappoint
KFC and Pizza Hut reported same-store sales declines, while Taco Bell's same-store sales rose just 1%.CNBC - Business -
WATCH: Birth of baby giraffe surprises Houston Zoo
Keepers at the Houston Zoo knew giraffe Kamili was pregnant, but didn't know the exact delivery date — until they arrived at work one morning to find a newborn baby giraffe, named Tino.ABC News - Top stories -
Eurozone Government Bond Yields Edge Lower After Fed Meeting
Eurozone government bond yields declined, trading by 3-4 basis points lower, as they tracked a fall in Treasury yields on Wednesday in the wake of the Fed meeting.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Embiid: ‘Disappointing' that Knicks fans had heavy presence for Sixers' Game 4 loss
Joel Embiid described the strong contingent of Knicks fans at Wells Fargo Center for the Sixers' Game 4 defeat Sunday as “disappointing.”Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Think You Know Pasta? These Surprising Facts Will Change the Way You Cook
Pasta disruptor Dan Pashman shares a few key revelations that will raise your game, plus radically delicious recipes for kimchi carbonara and crispy gnocchi salad.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Michelle Obama surprises high school students in DC on College Signing Day
Former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised high school students from Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia to celebrate College Signing Day and their decision to pursue higher education. “Look, on a day when so much is about looking ahead, I ...The Hill - Politics -
Can a Humble Fan Beat Your AC? You'd Be Surprised.
Don’t waste money cooling your entire room. In many ways, these are much more efficient.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
A surprise arrest and a corruption scandal hint at splits in Putin's inner circle
A corruption scandal centered on allegations against Russia’s deputy defense minister has drawn surprise and speculation from close observers of the country’s elite.NBC News - Top stories -
Carvana’s stock rallies more than 30% on surprise profit for used-car retailer
Shares of used-car retailer Carvana Co. jumped about 40% in the extended session Wednesday after a surprise profit and larger revenue for the used-car retailer once on the brink of bankruptcy.MarketWatch - Business -
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Amateur angler lands UK's 'biggest fish'
Darren Reitz says his "wrist is still hurting" from reeling in the "monster" catfish, which has been nicknamed "Scar".BBC News - Top stories -
This family traveled for a year. Here are the biggest mistakes they made
Margaret Bensfield Sullivan talks about the challenges and lessons she learned while traveling with her family to 29 countries in the span of a year.CNBC - Business -
The Devonshire, Soho: ‘The biggest opening since the pandemic’ — review
It’s a scrum. It’s a social media phenomenon. It’s… actually a very good pubFinancial Times - Business -
2024 Kentucky Derby predictions, horses, odds, contenders: Surprising picks by proven horse racing insider
When is the 2024 Kentucky Derby? The annual Run for the Roses takes place Saturday, May 4 at Churchill DownsCBS Sports - Sports -
2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson odds, field: Surprising PGA picks, predictions from model that's nailed 11 majors
SportsLine's proven model simulated the CJ Cup Byron Nelson 2024 10,000 times and revealed its PGA golf picksCBS Sports - Sports - Golf -
2024 PGA Championship odds, field: Surprising PGA picks from golf model that has won 11 majors
SportsLine's proven model simulated the PGA Championship 2024 10,000 times and revealed its PGA golf picks for Valhalla Golf ClubCBS Sports - Sports - Golf -
Treasury yields finish April with biggest monthly jumps since 2022-2023
Treasurys sold off on Tuesday, solidifying the 10-year yield’s biggest monthly increase in more than a year, after U.S. economic data threw more doubt on the Federal Reserve’s ability to cut interest rates this year.MarketWatch - Business -
NFL Draft fantasy winners and losers + Biggest debates in dynasty rookie rankings
Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens go where no pod has gone before after the NFL Draft. They identify the biggest winners and losers in the fantasy world. This is totally an original idea so don't fact check us. Behrens also reveals the four biggest ...Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
What is the biggest cumulative football attendance for a cup tie? | The Knowledge
Plus: Championship stalwarts who never played in Premier League, top-scoring for the longest streak and more. Mail us your questions or tweet @TheKnowledge_GU“In the 1975 FA Cup, I was surprised that in the quarter-final that season Ipswich and ...The Guardian - World -
On Soccer’s Biggest Stage, Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. Shines Bright
He has become the team’s transformative star on the biggest stage, but with a twist.The New York Times - Sports -
Scammers bilked older Americans out of $3.4 billion last year, often using cryptocurrency
At least 101,000 Americans ages 60 and older were victims of digital fraud last year, with the average person losing $33,915, according to a new report from the FBI.NBC News - Top stories -
Starfield's Biggest Update Ever Makes Getting Around Way Less Annoying
Bethesda has announced it will be releasing Starfield's biggest update since launch on May 15. Referred to by Bethesda as the May Update, the patch will include updated planet surface maps, new gameplay difficulty options, and new ship-building ...GameSpot - Tech -
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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Amazon, Starbucks, Pinterest, Advanced Micro Devices and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.CNBC - Business - Stock Market -
Fantasy Baseball: Michael King, Nolan Jones among the biggest rankings fallers from April
Plus, why Chris Towers has yet to lose faith in Mitch Garver, despite his hitting slumpCBS Sports - Sports - Fantasy Football -
Cruise operator Viking’s IPO values company at $10.36 billion to mark biggest deal of year
Viking’s stock jumped 9% in initial trades on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday.MarketWatch - Business -
NFL Draft grades 2024: Ex-NFL player assesses every team's class, revealing favorite picks, biggest reaches
Some teams aced the test, whereas others needed improvementCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
CVS’s stock suffers biggest drop in 15 years as Medicare Advantage issues weigh on results
Shares of CVS Health Corp. plunged Wednesday toward their biggest selloff in 15 years, after the pharmacy and healthcare-services company missed first-quarter earnings expectations as the Medicare Advantage business weighed heavily on results.MarketWatch - Business -
A new form of mpox that may spread more easily found in Congo's biggest outbreak
Scientists say a new form of mpox detected in a mining town in Congo might more easily spread among peopleABC News - World -
A new form of mpox that may spread more easily found in Congo's biggest outbreak
Scientists say a new form of mpox detected in a mining town in Congo might more easily spread among peopleABC News - Health -
Political tensions weaken battle against biggest diseases, warns health charity chief
Wellcome’s John-Arne Røttingen says divisions risk harming action on pandemic responses and ‘superbugs’Financial Times - World -
Oil prices bounce after crude sees biggest drop since early January
Oil futures attempt to regain ground Thursday.MarketWatch - Business