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Palantir is now worth $100 billion — and may be like Nvidia in one regard
Palantir is helping companies incorporate AI into their businesses — and one analyst says it’s succeeded “more than any company (not named Nvidia).”Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
Some wildfire suppressants may be unleashing heavy metals into the environment: Study
The widespread use of certain chemical or synthetic fire suppressants may be leading to heavy metal contamination in wildfire-prone areas, a new study has found. Wildland firefighters often ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Gold prices break a new record, but may be near a peak
Gold topped $2,800 an ounce for the first time ever on Wednesday, but one analyst warned that the upward movement for prices may be “limited” going forward as strength in Treasury bond yields is a ...Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Rio courtroom may see belated measure of justice for murdered Marielle Franco
The high-profile city councillor was gunned down with her driver in 2018 – now two of her confessed killers go on trial. It was not even 10pm and the football match she was watching on TV had still ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Why Trick-or-Treaters May Miss Out on Chocolate Candy This Halloween
Houses trick-or-treaters visit this year could be handing out fewer chocolate bars in favor of other confectioneries or snacks as cocoa-based candies are more expensive than ever.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30 -
Why the bond market may have it entirely backwards on Trump and Harris
A reduction in labor supply would weigh on the U.S. economy, and impact the bond market.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Why Microsoft’s stock selloff may be a buying opportunity, according to analysts
Microsoft’s guidance disappointed, but analysts see the stock as less crowded nowadays — with ample AI opportunity ahead.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Tight Race Means Election Results May Not be Clear on Nov. 5
Seven battleground states may have such close ballot results that the vote may not be decided by the time the last polls close on Tuesday.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Gold logs biggest drop since July, election may be a ‘pivot point’
Gold prices took an eye-catching hit on Thursday in posting their largest one-day decline since July — highlighting a complicated landscape for the precious metal that’s littered with ...Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Tennessee House Dem predicts ‘there may be blood’ if Harris wins
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) predicts that if Vice President Harris wins the presidential election, “there may be blood.” Cohen joined NewsNation’s Dan Abrams on Thursday evening when he shared that ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Alzheimer's researchers say brain stimulation device may slow symptoms
Alzheimer's disease researchers found that when they aimed a TMS device at the right spot in the brain, it could slow the progression of memory loss.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Why Apple shareholders may want the Tim Cook era to come to a close
Does Apple’s current leadership possess the necessary vision and agility to manage a challenging AI future?Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments
Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
What Colonial Williamsburg may teach us about politics today
The Colonial Era living history museum in Williamsburg, Virginia, offers an enlightening portrait of life in Revolutionary-era America, while providing a vivid contrast to today's political and ...Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Harris and Trump command the market’s attention — but Jerome Powell may steal the spotlight
Investors are anxious about the possibility that it could take days, or even weeks, for the results of this week’s presidential and congressional races to be known. But Tuesday’s vote is hardly the ...Business - MarketWatch - November 3 -
Florida may enshrine hunting and fishing by ‘traditional methods’ – but what are they?
Conservationists worry amendment 2 will open the door to banned practices like blast fishing and undercut their work. On election day, Florida voters will decide whether to enshrine a ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
McLaren Gambled. It May Have Ended Their Formula 1 Title Hopes.
Lando Norris’s charge to overtake Max Verstappen could have met its unofficial end, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 4 -
Foreign investors fear India’s stock market boom may be over
International investors pull out more than $10bn from Indian stocks as indices record largest fall since March 2020Business - Financial Times - November 4 -
Here’s what Super Micro’s struggles may mean for Nvidia and Dell
Dell might not see immediate financial benefits, but an analyst thinks customers are paying attention to Super Micro’s auditor exit, which could start helping Dell next year.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Behind the Election Anger May Be Something Else: Lingering Covid Grief
In the first election after the pandemic, Americans are heading to the polls full of emotions.Top stories - The New York Times - November 4 -
Russian and Other Groups May Try to Undermine U.S. Elections After Vote
Groups from Russia and other countries could continue to stoke political discord until the election is certified in January, intelligence agencies say.World - The New York Times - November 5 -
Slapping MP shows generational change may not end abuse of power in Nigeria
Will the new generation of Nigerian politicians deliver the change in attitudes that many had hoped for?Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
New Yorkers may change their constitution to ban discrimination over ‘pregnancy outcomes’
An amendment to New York’s constitution could bar discrimination based on things including “gender identity” and “pregnancy outcomes.”Health - ABC News - November 5 -
The Follow-Up to One of 2024’s Best Games May Never Happen
In April, House of the Dragon star Abubakar Salim released Tales of Kenzera: Zau. He already has an idea for an Afro-cyberpunk follow-up, he just has to overcome funding obstacles and YouTube ...Tech - Wired - November 5 -
Election season may be causing stress, anxiety: Here's how to cope
As Election Day draws near, many Americans may be experiencing stress and anxiety. Here's how to cope.Top stories - ABC News - November 5 -
Why A Dragon Age Trilogy Compilation May Never Happen
BioWare released a compilation package for its Mass Effect series bundling the original trilogy, but could the studio do the same for the Dragon Age franchise? Don't get your hopes up, but nothing ...Tech - GameSpot - November 5 -
Here’s Why Experts Warn Early Vote Counts May Be Misleading
In an instant news cycle, closely watched ballot counts may show up in favor of one candiate, but swing to another for many reasons, like in 202, when a ‘red mirage’ became a ‘blue shift.’Business - Inc. - November 5 -
For Biden Officials, Lebanon May Be a Problem Too Big to Solve
Despite hopes that political shifts in Beirut could bring lasting peace to the Israel-Lebanon border, the United States may have to settle for a quicker fix.World - The New York Times - November 6 -
Apple warns future products may never be as profitable as iPhone
Analysts say artificial intelligence and virtual reality headsets might have lower margins than smartphones and App StoreBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
Why early election returns may not hold up as the night goes on
Election results that look like victory for one candidate at 10 p.m. could shift the other way at 11:30 p.m., or even later. And it may take days to find out who won.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Treasury should have told us about overspend by law, says OBR
Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, says officials have questions to answer as to why details of an overspend were not shared.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
NYT says public may not see political needle on election night
The New York Times’s signature election needle may not be available to the public as results come in Tuesday night amid an ongoing strike by the outlet’s technology staff, the paper’s election ...Politics - The Hill - November 5