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Martin Wygod, a Winner on Wall Street and the Racetrack, Dies at 84
After he made a fortune selling prescription drugs and providing medical information online, he and his wife became leading breeders of thoroughbred horses.The New York Times - Health -
Joel Breman, Who Helped Stop an Ebola Outbreak in Africa, Dies at 87
Part of a team flown in to fight the deadly virus in 1976, Dr. Breman also worked to stamp out tropical diseases like smallpox, malaria and Guinea worm.The New York Times - Health -
Michael C. Jensen, 84, Who Helped Reshape Modern Capitalism, Dies
He heralded stock options and golden parachutes as a professor at Harvard Business School, influencing a generation of Wall Street executives.The New York Times - Business -
Extremist guilty of murdering man in street
Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid told police he stabbed two men in protest at the Gaza conflict.BBC News - Top stories -
Heard on the Street's Stock-Picking Contest
Read about our columnists’ favorite and least-favorite stocks and see how they have performed.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Wada launches review into Chinese failed doping tests
The World Anti-Doping Agency launches an independent review after 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at Tokyo 2020 despite failing drug tests.BBC News - Top stories -
Japan announces plans to launch upgraded observation satellites
Japan’s space agency says it's planning to launch a major upgrade to its satellite imaging system, as a new flagship rocket is put to the test for a third timeABC News - World - Japan -
Teenager describes chaos at launch of Channel deaths boat
Marcus, 16, says he fled a life as a child soldier in South Sudan and hopes to study in the UK.BBC News - Top stories -
Trump Media Analyst Coverage: No Word From the Street
Brokerages that cover other social media platforms aren't reporting on Truth Social's parent company, one of the most traded stocks on Wall Street.Inc. - Business - Donald Trump -
Main Street isn’t saving and Wall Street isn’t shorting in an ‘Anything But Bonds’ bull market, says Bank of America
The U.S. government has spent $6.2 trillion over the last 12 months, and investors seemed to have noticed.MarketWatch - Business -
Senate launches investigation into high prices of Ozempic and Wegovy in the U.S.
Before insurance, Novo Nordisk charges about $1,000 per month for Ozempic in the United States. In Germany, the company charges $59 per month for the same drug.CNBC - Business -
AutoAlign spins off from Armilla, launches AI security platform ‘Sidecar’
AutoAlign, an AI security solutions provider, spins off from Armilla, launches 'Sidecar' platform, and partners with KPMG to operationalize responsible AI practices for enterprises.VentureBeat - Tech -
Sanders launches investigation into 'unacceptable' diabetes, weight loss drug prices
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, on Wednesday launched an investigation into the “outrageously high prices” of Novo Nordisk’s respective diabetes and weight loss drugs, ...The Hill - Politics -
Venice launches experiment to charge day-trippers an access fee
The move aims to combat over-tourism.ABC News - World -
Venice launches world first tourist entrance fee in bid to fight overcrowding
Visitors to Venice will have to pay for an entry fee after the Italian city became the first in the world to introduce a charging system for tourists.NBC News - Top stories -
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China launches 3-member crew to its space station as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon by 2030
China launched a three-member crew to its orbiting space station as part of its ambitious program that aims to put astronauts on the moon by 2030ABC News - Tech - China -
China launches a three-member Shenzhou-18 crew to its space station
China launches a three-member Shenzhou-18 crew to its space stationABC News - Tech - China -
Meta launches new AI assistant with Llama 3 model
Meta began rolling out its new AI-powered smart assistant software, saying it will be integrated across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger. Adam Auriemma, editor-in-chief for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new tool.CBS News - Top stories - Meta -
Veteran taikonaut, 2 rookies launched to Chinese space station
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.CBS News - Top stories -
DC students, faculty launch combined pro-Palestine protest at GWU
Students and faculty from colleges and universities around the D.C. area launched a combined demonstration at the George Washington University (GWU) campus early Thursday, continuing national protests against the Biden administration’s response to ...The Hill - Politics -
Veteran taikonaut, 2 rookies launched to Chinese space station
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.CBS News - World -
In Pa., Republicans are launching a much-needed early-absentee vote program
Republicans must match the Democrats' efforts in early and absentee votinif we want to win the White House and take control of the Senate.The Hill - Politics - Republican Party -
AI in a chainsaw? Stream Analyze launches in the U.S. to make ‘stupid’ devices smarter
Detecting likely problems before they happen, improving efficiency, saving time and cost, and keeping operations running smoothly.VentureBeat - Tech -
Russia attacks Ukrainian energy sector as Kyiv launches drones
Russia has launched a barrage of missiles against Ukraine directed at energy facilities.CBS News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Russia attacks Ukrainian energy sector as Kyiv launches drones
Russia has launched a barrage of missiles against Ukraine directed at energy facilities.CBS News - World - Ukraine -
China launches a three-member Shenzhou-18 crew to its space station
China launches a three-member Shenzhou-18 crew to its space stationABC News - Tech - China -
Home Office to launch shock asylum raid across UK
Exercise under which people will be selected for removal to Rwanda comes at start of tough week for Sunak’s partyFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Tesla shows Wall Street a path to ‘positive catalysts,’ BofA says
Tesla Inc.’s better-than-expected quarterly earnings and reassurances from the EV maker that it is on a path of “positive catalysts” led to a stock upgrade at BofA Securities on Wednesday.MarketWatch - Business - Tesla -
Lawmakers push Wall Street giveaway disguised as increased worker security
If members of Congress want to improve retirement security, they should expand Social Security rather than Wall Street-favored individual savings and investment schemes.The Hill - Politics -
Russia or EU? Controversial bill draws Georgians onto streets
Thousands of Georgians have been protesting against a new bill that they claim will crush dissent.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
Zuckerberg burns some goodwill on Wall Street as he plows forward with the metaverse
Investors clearly also concerned that Meta’s spending will include a lot more on virtual and augmented reality.MarketWatch - Business -
‘Everyone was in the streets. I just felt happiness’: Portugal recalls the Carnation Revolution
As the country marks 50 years since the end of fascism, people celebrate the coup’s legacy but say the fight must continue . . . . At 4am on 25 April 1974, Filipe Villard Cortez got the signal. He barricaded the door of the Monte Real air base ...The Guardian - World -
Wall Street’s Patience for a Costly A.I. Arms Race Is Waning
A sell-off in Meta’s stock after the company disclosed huge investments in the technology may be a sign of investor fears about tech giants’ spending.The New York Times - Business -
Ban on non-compete agreements sends shockwave across Wall Street
Financial companies scramble to rework contracts and tie down personnel after US Federal Trade Commission ruleFinancial Times - World -
Several K Street giants kick off 2024 with record revenues
Several K Street lobbying shops posted record revenues last quarter as Congress moved massive spending bills, the Biden administration ramped up its regulatory agenda and clients set their sights on post-election policy priorities. Federal ...The Hill - Politics -
How High Wall Street Thinks the Fed Will Keep Interest Rates
Stubborn inflation has led traders to forecast far fewer rate cuts by the Federal Reserve than just a few months ago.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
Ban on non-compete agreements sends shockwave across Wall Street
Financial companies scramble to rework contracts and tie down personnel after US Federal Trade Commission ruleFinancial Times - Business -
How High Wall Street Thinks the Fed Will Keep Interest Rates
Stubborn inflation has led traders to forecast far fewer rate cuts by the Federal Reserve than just a few months ago.The New York Times - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Top Wall Street analysts favor these 3 stocks for their growth potential
TipRanks' analyst ranking service highlights Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Netflix and General Motors.CNBC - Business