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The significance of the White House Correspondents Dinner
Over the decades, the annual White House Correspondents Dinner has allowed presidents to go into a more informal setting, let their hair down a bit, and poke fun at themselves. But some critics say the dinner is proof of a cozy relationship ...CBS News - Top stories -
Tractor Supply CEO says there's still 'significant migration' out of urban areas
Tractor Supply CEO Hal Lawton told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday that a substantial number of Americans are leaving cities, and many are headed to rural areas.CNBC - Business -
Starbucks, Workers United made 'significant progress' in this week's contract talks
Starbucks and the union plan to meet again in late May to keep working on the framework that will inform every single-store contract.CNBC - Business -
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson dealing with significant discomfort in left ankle
Mitchell Robinson, out for Game 4 vs. the 76ers, is dealing with significant discomfort in his left ankle, and there is pessimism about his ability to play effectively through the ankle sprain.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
What's Driving the Bond Selloff?
The yield on 10-year Treasurys jumped above 4.7%. While disappointing growth may boost hope of lower rates, the read on inflation complicates the picture.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What's Driving the Bond Selloff?
The yield on 10-year Treasurys jumped above 4.7%. While disappointing growth may boost hope of lower rates, the read on inflation complicates the picture.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why the GDP Report Fueled a Bond-Market Selloff
The results suggest that either the March inflation number, which will be reported Friday, will be higher than expected, or that figures for January and February will be revised up—or a combination of both.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Google Parent Alphabet Looks to Continue Revenue Growth
The search giant has reported four straight quarters of accelerating sales growth and been investing in artificial-intelligence technology. Still, Google’s advertising sales last quarter fell short of expectations.The Wall Street Journal - World - Google -
Microsoft Hopes to See Continued AI Mania
Investors will be watching how enthusiasm over artificial intelligence technology is fueling demand for Microsoft’s cloud services.The Wall Street Journal - World - Microsoft -
S&P Cuts Boeing's Ratings Outlook to Negative
A purchase of Spirit AeroSystems would “introduce additional potential headwinds for Boeing on its path to cash flow and leverage recovery,” the agency said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Airbus Sticks to Plane-Delivery Goal, Ramps Up A350 Production
Airbus posted higher revenue and profit for the first quarter, backed its goal to deliver more planes this year than in 2023 and decided to increase production of its A350 wide-body jets, extending its lead over beleaguered rival Boeing.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Forecasters predict record number of hurricanes
Weather forecasters at the University of Pennsylvania predicted a record hurricane season for 2024 on Thursday, a “hyperactive” season that could threaten the Gulf Coast. The Penn forecast predicts between 27 and 39 named tropical storms, with the ...The Hill - Politics -
Microsoft cloud growth accelerates on back of AI push
Microsoft saw a pickup in the segment containing video games after buying publisher Activision Blizzard in October.CNBC - Business - Microsoft -
Taylor Swift hits number one and breaks records
The star's latest album tops the UK charts after a week in which she clocked up a number of firsts.BBC News - Top stories -
$1.46 million is retirement’s magic number? It’s a fantasy for most.
The data only skim the surface.MarketWatch - Business -
England's Vunipola fined after arrest in Majorca
England number eight Billy Vunipola is arrested in Spain following an alleged incident in a bar in the early hours of Sunday morning.BBC News - Top stories -
This Japanese Museum Actually Keeps Time
The Timepiece Museum has about 120 clocks of all shapes and sizes on display, out of a total of about 800, with the oldest dating from the 1400s.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
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Growing Number of Trump Allies Face Election Interference Charges
Prosecutors are sending a warning as Donald Trump and his supporters continue to spread conspiracy theories: that disrupting elections can bear a heavy legal cost.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Sweden should spend more on defense and increase the number of conscripts, lawmakers recommend
A Swedish parliament committee says Sweden should increase its annual military budget by nearly 54 billion kronor ($5 billion) by 2030 to strengthen its air defenses and increase the number of conscripts, among other measuresABC News - World -
New Patriots QB Drake Maye explains jersey number choice
New Patriots quarterback Drake Maye confirmed his NFL jersey number Friday while adding a joke about legendary QB Tom Brady.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Your Social Security number is probably on the dark web. Should you be worried?
With so many large-scale data breaches, is your personal information already out there?The Hill - Politics -
For cicadas, it's safety in numbers. Is climate change throwing off their timing?
Cicadas' cycles of emergence may be affected by climate change, scientists say. But much about the insects remains mysterious.NBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Marjorie Taylor Greene says Johnson's days as speaker are "numbered"
The House was back in session Monday, but a push to oust Speaker Mike Johnson still looms over his head. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.CBS News - Top stories -
Spring games: Position battles and newcomers to keep an eye on
From Oregon's new QB to more Colorado roster turnover, breaking down the biggest storylines from teams in action Saturday.ESPN - Sports -
The trades that can keep the Mavs in contention -- and Doncic in Dallas
The Mavericks might have dealt their way into the perfect supporting cast around Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.ESPN - Sports -
Bukayo Saka: ‘The hunger to win keeps me going, that’s why I keep getting up’
Arsenal’s world-class attacker on embracing the occasion of a pivotal derby at Tottenham with team’s title hopes on the line. Even when the stakes could barely be higher, Bukayo Saka finds the capacity to step back a little and marvel. He needs no ...The Guardian - World -
‘Privileged access’: pro-plastic lobbyists at UN pollution talks increase by a third
Fossil fuel and petrochemical campaigners at Ottawa summit outnumber scientists, EU and Indigenous delegates. The number of fossil fuel and petrochemical industry lobbyists has increased by more than a third at UN talks to agree the first global ...The Guardian - World -
The Fantasy Baseball Numbers Do Lie: Still hope for Josh Hader and struggling Astros?
Dalton Del Don examines stats that are likely warping our perception of some slumping fantasy baseball performers.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Top NFL Draft pick Caleb Williams will wear a new number with Bears, and he's already breaking records with it
Williams picks a new number and jersey sales go crazyCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Manor Lords, Developed By One Person, Is Putting Up Huge Numbers On Launch Day
Manor Lords, the medieval strategy game developed by a single person, is out now on PC after much anticipation, and the game is putting up big numbers, even in its unfinished state.. According to Steam's publicly available data, the game has ...GameSpot - Tech -
Joel Embiid unhappy with number of Knicks fans at 76ers' arena during Game 4 loss: 'It kind of pisses me off'
Embiid said he'd never seen that kind of support for the visiting team in his 10 years in PhiladelphiaCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
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Meta's Advertising Business Keeps Rolling as AI Aspirations Rise
Meta Platforms on Wednesday reported record first-quarter sales, with a 27% increase versus the year prior.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ford stock rises as EV losses are held in check and hybrid sales surge
Carmaker reports a better-than-expected quarter, and EV losses were around Wall Street expectations.MarketWatch - Business -
Meta's Costs Rise Rapidly as Zuckerberg Vows to Keep Spending on AI Arms Race
Meta Platforms reported record first-quarter sales, building on AI momentum in its ad business, although investors soured on forecasts of rising costs.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
The best floor fans of 2024 will keep you cool in the hot days to come
These best cooling floor fans from Dyson, Honeywell, Black+Decker and more will cool you in the months ahead.CBS News - Top stories -
Why the Fed keeping rates higher for longer may not be such a bad thing
With the economy humming along and the stock market, despite some recent twists and turns, hanging in there pretty well, it’s a tough case to sell that higher interest rates are having a substantially negative impact on the economy.NBC News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
2 Starving Families in Gaza Try to Keep Their Children Alive
The United Nations says famine is likely to set in by May. For those living under Israel’s attacks and a crippling blockade, every day is a race against time.The New York Times - World -
2 Starving Families in Gaza Try to Keep Their Children Alive
The United Nations says famine is likely to set in by May. For those living under Israel’s attacks and a crippling blockade, every day is a race against time.The New York Times - World