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Oracle's Jump to Nashville Surprises Austin
The software giant said it is making the leap to get closer to the healthcare industry.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Tennessee -
The Dangerous Rise of GPS Attacks
Thousands of planes and ships are facing GPS jamming and spoofing. Experts warn these attacks could potentially impact critical infrastructure, communication networks, and more.Wired - Tech -
Elder fraud on the rise in the U.S.
Scams targeting people over 60 are on the rise in the U.S., with $3.4 billion being stolen just last year, according to a new FBI report. Nicole Sganga has the details.CBS News - Top stories -
Tony Nominations 2024: Biggest Snubs and Surprises
It was a strong year for female directors, a play featuring music and American productions.The New York Times - Top stories -
WATCH: Birth of baby giraffe surprises Houston Zoo
Keepers at the Houston Zoo knew giraffe Kamili was pregnant, but didn't know the exact delivery date — until they arrived at work one morning to find a newborn baby giraffe, named Tino.ABC News - Top stories -
Eurozone Government Bond Yields Edge Lower After Fed Meeting
Eurozone government bond yields declined, trading by 3-4 basis points lower, as they tracked a fall in Treasury yields on Wednesday in the wake of the Fed meeting.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Clariant Confirms Outlook as Profits Rise
Clariant reiterated its full-year outlook after it reported an improved earnings margin in the first quarter, helped by lower raw material prices and a strong performance at its aviation business.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
How fast are prices rising in the UK?
The rate at which prices are rising has dropped from record highs, but remains above the 2% target.BBC News - Top stories -
Haleon Keeps Outlook as Profits Rise
Haleon reported a 2% rise in underlying profits for the first quarter despite lower revenue, and maintained its full-year guidance and buyback plan.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Oil Market Balance Expected to Improve Through 2024, Morningstar DBRS Says
Global oil supply is expected to catch up with demand in the coming months, according to Morningstar DBRS.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Think You Know Pasta? These Surprising Facts Will Change the Way You Cook
Pasta disruptor Dan Pashman shares a few key revelations that will raise your game, plus radically delicious recipes for kimchi carbonara and crispy gnocchi salad.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Michelle Obama surprises high school students in DC on College Signing Day
Former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised high school students from Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia to celebrate College Signing Day and their decision to pursue higher education. “Look, on a day when so much is about looking ahead, I ...The Hill - Politics -
Can a Humble Fan Beat Your AC? You'd Be Surprised.
Don’t waste money cooling your entire room. In many ways, these are much more efficient.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
A surprise arrest and a corruption scandal hint at splits in Putin's inner circle
A corruption scandal centered on allegations against Russia’s deputy defense minister has drawn surprise and speculation from close observers of the country’s elite.NBC News - Top stories -
Carvana’s stock rallies more than 30% on surprise profit for used-car retailer
Shares of used-car retailer Carvana Co. jumped about 40% in the extended session Wednesday after a surprise profit and larger revenue for the used-car retailer once on the brink of bankruptcy.MarketWatch - Business -
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3 savings moves to make with inflation still rising
Inflation is on the rise, but that may be good news for savers. Here are three savvy savings moves to make now.CBS News - Top stories -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 1.81% This Month to 100.81
The dollar firmed across the board on the session and posted its best monthly performance since January.The Wall Street Journal - World -
New Zealand's Jobless Rate Rises Sharply
New Zealand’s unemployment rate jumped sharply in the first three months of this year as the economy slumbered in an extended recession and high interest rates battered household budgets.The Wall Street Journal - World - New Zealand -
Next Backs Guidance as Sales Rise Tops Hopes
Next reiterated its guidance for fiscal 2025, forecast an adjusted profit of £960 million, after reporting an above-forecast rise in full-price sales for the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Beating inflation will likely require U.S. unemployment to rise
Americans are on a frustrating search for a soft economic landing.MarketWatch - Business -
Next Backs Guidance as Sales Rise Tops Hopes
Next reiterated its guidance for fiscal 2025, forecast an adjusted profit of £960 million, after reporting an above-forecast rise in full-price sales for the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
SPDR Gold Rises Following Fed Decision
Gold futures were up 0.8% in late trading, after settling up 0.4% — the fourth time out of the past five sessions they’ve risen.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
S&P 500 Futures Rise as Earnings Roll In
U.S. stock futures rose after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated the bar to cut interest rates had gone up.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Death toll rises to 48 in China highway collapse
The death toll climbed to 48 on Thursday as search efforts continued in southeastern China after a highway section collapsed in a mountainous area.NBC News - Top stories - China -
2024 Kentucky Derby predictions, horses, odds, contenders: Surprising picks by proven horse racing insider
When is the 2024 Kentucky Derby? The annual Run for the Roses takes place Saturday, May 4 at Churchill DownsCBS Sports - Sports -
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 -
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 -
Trump Media shares rise again, jump 50% in the past week
The stock has had several volatile days in the past month, trading at a high of about $60 a share and a low of just over $20 per share.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
Intimacy coordinators are on the rise on film and TV sets. Here's what they do.
Intimacy coordination is a relatively new and growing field with movie and television productions required to make a good-faith effort to hire one if needed on set.CBS News - Entertainment -
Treasury Yields Fall Slightly After Fed Decision
The U.S. central bank confirmed expectations by holding interest rates unchanged.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
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Swiss Franc Could Rise in Coming Weeks Due to Position Squeeze
The Swiss franc could appreciate in the coming weeks as extensive short positions—or bets on the currency falling—could result in a squeeze that pushes the currency higher, BNP Paribas said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Smith & Nephew grants CEO 30% pay rise despite shareholder revolt
AGM vote sees 43% come out against a hike of $2.6mn for Deepak Nath if he hits targetsFinancial Times - Business -
Qualcomm earnings benefited from AI-enabled devices, and there’s more potential ahead
This hasn’t been a pretty earnings season for prominent chip companies so far, but Qualcomm is breaking from the mold.MarketWatch - Business -
Viking shares rise 8% after cruise line operator's market debut
The company's initial public offering coincides with a strong rebound in cruise bookings.CNBC - Business -
Gold Gains on Softer-Than-Expected Fed Rhetoric
Base metals and gold gained after the Federal Reserve’s comments came in softer than expected.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
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Mammograms should start at 40 to address rising breast cancer rates at younger ages, panel says
Regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer should start younger — at age 40ABC News - Health -
Australian PM Albanese vows new funding to help women escape domestic violence after homicides rise
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced new funding to help women escape domestic violence and a crackdown on misogynistic online content in reaction to an uptick in homicides committed by current and former male partners that he ...ABC News - World