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Who Lost the House GOP Majority?
Marjorie Taylor Greene will fail to oust Speaker Mike Johnson.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Source: Majority control of Dolphins 'not for sale'
Majority control of the Dolphins is "not for sale," a source told ESPN, after USA Today reported that owner Stephen Ross turned down a $10 billion offer for control of the team, the F1 Miami Grand Prix and Hard Rock Stadium.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
The Beekeeper Who Saved a Major League Baseball Game
After an hourslong delay before an Arizona Diamondbacks game, a local pest control expert swooped in and became a local legend.The Wall Street Journal - World -
McDonald's Boosts Promos as Boycotts Hit Global Sales
On an earnings call, CEO Chris Kempczinski says inflation is cutting diner budgets and Muslim-majority markets are experiencing slower sales.Inc. - Business -
How Gavin Newsom's Governance Boosts Trump
He is a well-spoken surrogate for Joe Biden on TV, but voters can see he’s misruled California.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Amazon sales soar with boost from artificial intelligence and advertising
Revenue at Amazon Web Services increases to $25bn as retail giant releases earnings report surpassing Wall Street expectations. Amazon profits soared once again in the first quarter of 2024, the company announced on Tuesday – the latest in a ...The Guardian - World -
Poland probes state oil group’s Swiss subsidiary for alleged Hizbollah links
Orlen Trading Switzerland investigated for losses on trades and potential connections to Iran-backed groupFinancial Times - World -
Europe Takes Radical Steps to Boost Production
EU official Thierry Breton wants state spending to support domestic manufacturing to compete with China and the U.S.—a reversal of longtime policy to clamp down on national subsidies.The Wall Street Journal - World - Europe -
ING Continues Buybacks to Boost Captial Ratio
ING backed its full-year guidance and said it planned to buy back up to €2.5 billion of shares to bring its common equity Tier 1 ratio toward its target.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nigerians struggle with fuel shortages as queues form across major cities
Nigerians are struggling with an ongoing fuel shortage, the latest of a series of supply disruptions in the country where many rely heavily on public transportationABC News - World -
Open venue Royal Troon to feature longest and shortest holes in major’s history
This summer’s 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon will feature a statistical quirk in that the competitors will play the longest hole in Open history, followed two holes later by the shortest.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Timothy Kennedy, a Democrat, Wins New York Special House Election
The victory by Timothy Kennedy, a Democratic state senator, was not a surprise. But it will make Republicans’ lives more difficult in Washington.The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
Court blocks Louisiana's congressional map with a second majority-Black district
A federal court blocked Louisiana from using a congressional map signed into law this year that had been redrawn to include a second majority-Black district.NBC News - Top stories -
Court blocks Louisiana's congressional map with a second majority-Black district
A federal court blocked Louisiana from using a congressional map signed into law this year that had been redrawn to include a second majority-Black district.NBC News - Politics -
Judges reject Louisiana congressional map with second majority-Black House district
A panel of federal judges rejected a newly drawn congressional map Tuesday that would have created a second majority-Black district in Louisiana. The move tees up a potential redistricting battle in the nation's high court. In a 2-1 ruling, the ...The Hill - Politics -
Major Newspapers Sue OpenAI and Microsoft for Copyright Infringement Over AI Training
The investment group that owns eight papers, including the New York Daily News and the Chicago Tribune, claims reporters' work was unfairly copied to trainMicrosoft's Copilot and OpenAI's ChatGPT.Inc. - Business - Microsoft -
Trump's potential VP picks and major Republican donors are coming to Mar-a-Lago
Donald Trump is set to fly from New York to Florida this weekend to mingle with Republican donors and potential running mates.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
AMD boosts its outlook for AI revenue, but stock still falls
AMD lifted its outlook for its MI300 AI accelerator product, which is now expected to drive upwards of $4 billion in revenue this year.MarketWatch - Business -
‘Big Bang’ EU countries risk losing competitive edge
Ten countries need new impetus after reaping early benefits of enlargement waveFinancial Times - World - European Union -
Investment arm of UK international development plans to boost Africa spending
Nick O’Donohoe says British International Investment ‘needs to be stepping forward’ as it eyes renewable energy sectorFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
‘Big Bang’ EU countries risk losing competitive edge
Ten countries need new impetus after reaping early benefits of enlargement waveFinancial Times - Business - European Union -
Greece boosts special firefighting units to cope with its growing heat risk
Under pressure to cope with the impact of rising temperatures, Greece's emergency response planners are shifting tactics this summerABC News - World -
Investment arm of UK international development plans to boost Africa spending
Nick O’Donohoe says British International Investment ‘needs to be stepping forward’ as it eyes renewable energy sectorFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Aston Martin Outlook on Track, New Cars to Boost Growth
Aston Martin losses grew in the first quarter on lower revenue, but said it expected the launch of four new models this year would drive growth in the second half.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Progressive group sending 26M postcards to boost turnout in swing states
A progressive group will send 26 million postcards to boost voter turnout in 11 swing states ahead of the 2024 election. Progressive Turnout Project (PTP) a Chicago-based progressive political action committee (PAC), is launching its 2024 ...The Hill - Politics -
Surge in maritime violence boosts demand for private security forces
Shipowners pay for advice and armed guards as navies unable to fully protect vessels from pirates and Houthi attacksFinancial Times - Business -
Aston Martin Outlook on Track, New Cars to Boost Growth
Aston Martin losses grew in the first quarter on lower revenue, but said it expected the launch of four new models this year would drive growth in the second half.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Trade unions warn Labour to honour pledges to boost UK workers’ rights
Promise of hostile reaction to any dilution of ‘New Deal’ as party prepares to water down proposed reformsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
First-Quarter Exits Boost Carlyle Distributable Earnings, But Revenue Falls
The firm saw one of its flagship funds become ineligible, at least temporarily, for carried interest.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trade unions warn Labour to honour pledges to boost UK workers’ rights
Promise of hostile reaction to any dilution of ‘New Deal’ as party prepares to water down proposed reformsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Immigration boom helps boost growth in rich countries, says OECD
Paris-based organisation raises forecasts this year for global economy as jobs markets strengthenFinancial Times - World -
Score major pre-Memorial Day savings on washers and dryers from top brands
Take advantage of pre-Memorial Day savings on bestselling washers and dryers from top brands.CBS News - Top stories -
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 -
Democrats win a New York special election, further narrowing the House GOP's majority
Democratic state Sen. Tim Kennedy won a special election in the 26th District in western New York to serve the reminder of former Rep. Brian Higgins' term.NBC News - Top stories - New York -
Abreu and Criswell lead Red Sox to 4-0 win over Giants for major league-leading 6th shutout
Rookie Wilyer Abreu had a single, double and his first career triple, Cooper Criswell pitched five scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the San Francisco Giants 4-0 for their major league-leading sixth shutoutABC News - Sports - MLB -
CBS News poll finds economy is a top issue in major battleground states for Biden, Trump
The first CBS News battleground tracker poll of 2024 found Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan in a statistical tie between President Biden and former President Trump if people voted today.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Democrats win a New York special election, further narrowing the House GOP's majority
Democratic state Sen. Tim Kennedy won a special election in the 26th District in western New York to serve the reminder of former Rep. Brian Higgins' term.NBC News - Politics - New York -
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 -
GSK ups 2024 guidance as HIV drugs and new vaccines boost its bottom line
The British drugmaker’s remaining 4.2% stake in its consumer health arm Haleon also boosted its bottom line, following its spin off in July 2022MarketWatch - Business -
Pfizer’s first-quarter results top estimates, while drugmaker boosts full-year profit outlook
Pfizer on Wednesday reported first-quarter results that beat analyst expectations, and raised its full-year profit guidance as cancer and heart-disease drugs helped offset plummeting COVID product sales.MarketWatch - Business