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Thai high: the rise of a newfound cannabis culture – a photo essay
Photographer Dougie Wallace has been looking at the impact of the decriminalisation of cannabis in Thailand, from Khaosan Road to the beach resorts, such as Krabi and Phuket, that attract tourists. The decriminalisation of cannabis in Thailand in ...The Guardian - World -
Lawmakers Fear a Wave of Election Threats Tied to the Rise of Generative AI
Some small businesses are stepping up to help protect ballot boxes and preserve faith in the electoral process.Inc. - Business -
AI may cause job losses and rise in carbon emissions, report finds
But economists say it could be offset by the creation of new roles and non-automated sectors. Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence could lead to short-term increases in unemployment, a rise in carbon emissions and leave regulators trailing in ...The Guardian - World -
Natural Gas Futures Rise With Some Help From Texas Storm
Natural gas futures rose 5% on a storm in Texas and as U.S. inventories shrink ahead of higher cooling demand.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why Levain Bakery's Co-Founders Let Their Company Rise Slowly
The women behind America's favorite cookie, Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald, have a different view of scaling.Inc. - Business -
Money advice needed a makeover. Inside the rise of the female ‘finfluencer.’
Money gurus have rarely addressed all the ways that factors like culture, race and gender impact our financial habits. These young women built huge online platforms doing it — and proved there’s big business in taking the finger-wagging out of ...MarketWatch - Business -
Global investors wake up to cheap UK stocks as takeover activity rises
Jupiter Asset Management boss says London-listed shares are ‘cheapest they have been in 50 years’Financial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
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Stars win race to the Western Conference finals: Keys to their rise
Dallas is halfway to a Stanley Cup. Here are the biggest trends so far and which ones will stick in the next rounds.ESPN - Sports -
Stocks may rise into the summer. These 3 risks could derail the rally.
Given how stocks have reacted to the latest flurry of mixed economic data, a summertime rally feels almost inevitable. Still, investors would be remiss not to consider the myriad risks that could possibly derail it.MarketWatch - Business -
Japan Government Bond Yields Climb on Expectations BOJ Could Reduce Bond Purchases
Japanese government bond yields rose on expectations the Bank of Japan could lower its bond buying in the coming months to support the weakening yen, Deutsche Bank Research said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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Espresso and tonic: rise in tonic water popularity leads to experimental mixes
Health-conscious consumers drive trend as soft drink gets added to unusual spirts and flavours. Tonic water first appeared in early 19th-century India when medicinal quinine was mixed with soda and sugar and given to British soldiers to prevent ...The Guardian - World -
Counterfeit goes cool: high-end brands urged to embrace rise of #dupe
Gen Z are flaunting their knockoffs and imitations – so experts say companies should play along. High-end brands should “lean in” and embrace the #dupe subculture that feeds off recommending duplicates or cheaper alternatives to luxury products, ...The Guardian - World -
Micron’s stock rises as Morgan Stanley admits its bearish stance ‘was a mistake’
An analyst said he failed to properly appreciate how high-bandwidth memory would drive stock momentum.MarketWatch - Business -
Ether price jumps ahead of SEC’s ETF decision as speculation on approval rises
Ether’s price jumped Monday afternoon, leading a rally for major cryptocurrencies three days before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has to decide whether to approve VanEck’s application for a spot ether exchange-traded fund.MarketWatch - Business -
How bitter college experience ignited Podziemski's NBA rise
Brandon Podziemski's bitter college experience ignited the Warriors guard's meteoric rise in the NBA.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Nikkei Falls 0.3%, Dragged by Real-Estate, Machinery Stocks
Japanese stocks ended lower, dragged by falls in real estate and machinery stocks, amid continued concerns about higher borrowing costs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Li Auto forecast rising demand for its vehicles in the second quarter after its first-quarter profit was hurt by a steep rise in expenses.
Li Auto forecast rising demand for its vehicles in the second quarter after its first-quarter profit was hurt by a steep rise in expenses.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Microsoft is asking hundreds of employees in its China-based cloud-computing and AI operations to consider transferring outside the country, as it finds itself caught in the crosshairs of escalating U.S.-China tensions.
Microsoft is asking hundreds of employees in its China-based cloud-computing and AI operations to consider transferring outside the country, as it finds itself caught in the crosshairs of escalating U.S.-China tensions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
MLB Power Rankings: The AL and NL Central are rising -- which teams are in our top 10?
While some of the usual players dominate our list, five of our top teams this week are from two unexpected divisions.ESPN - Sports - MLB -
Severe storms kill at least four in Houston and shatter windows in high-rise buildings
Fast-moving thunderstorms strike in Texas for second time this month, knocking out power to more than 900,000 homes. Fast-moving thunderstorms pummeled south-eastern Texas for the second time this month, killing at least four people, blowing out ...The Guardian - World -
NBA Draft Combine reactions: Edey oh my, Bronny James is ready & whose stock is rising? | On the Clock with Krysten Peek
Yahoo Sports NBA draft expert Krysten Peek is back for another season of On the Clock with Krysten Peek. Krysten just spent the week in Chicago at the NBA Draft Combine and kicks off draft season joined by CBS Sports' Kyle Boone.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Harrison Butker’s jersey sales rise as right wing lauds Chiefs kicker after rant
Josh Hawley among conservatives delighted by football player’s commencement speech pummeling Pride and working women . Harrison Butker’s university commencement address at Benedictine College excoriating Pride month, working women, abortion rights ...The Guardian - World -
7 dead in Houston area after storms and 100-mph winds; power outages and rising temperatures fuel new fears
Seven people have died in Houston and the surrounding county after severe weather ripped down power lines and trees and toppled brick walls, officials said Friday.NBC News - Top stories -
‘Modi builds highways but where are our jobs?’: rising inequality looms over India’s election
While the number of Indian billionaires soars, growing unemployment has become a big problem for the BJP as it campaigns for a third term. It wasn’t even the real wedding, just the pre-wedding party. But that didn’t stop India’s richest ...The Guardian - World -
Ryanair to buy back $760 million in shares after earnings rise, says more passengers depends on Boeing delays
Ryanair Holdings plans to buyback 700 million euros ($760.9 million) worth of shares after a rise in earningsMarketWatch - Business -
Norwegian Cruise’s stock rises as profit outlook raised for 2nd time in 3 weeks
Norwegian Cruise Line’s stock rallied Monday, after the cruise operator raised its full-year profit outlook, again, citing continued “very strong demand.”MarketWatch - Business -
Why Caitlin Clark's roller-coaster first week is actually a boost for the WNBA as league rises in popularity
While Clark has struggled to shoot efficiently thus far, she's producing historic offensive numbers from a volume perspectiveCBS Sports - Sports -
US says cyberattacks against water supplies are rising, and utilities need to do more to stop them
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severeABC News - Tech -
Chinese search-engine giant Baidu reported a drop in quarterly profit, but beat estimates, helped by stable online marketing revenue and rising sales from its AI Cloud business.
Chinese search-engine giant Baidu reported a drop in quarterly profit, but beat estimates, helped by stable online marketing revenue and rising sales from its AI Cloud business.The Wall Street Journal - World