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Select list of nominees for 2024 Tony Awards
A total of 28 shows earned a Tony Award nomination or more Tuesday, with the musical “Hell’s Kitchen” fueled by Alicia Keys songs, and the play “Stereophonic” about a ’70s rock band at the edge of stardom, each earning a leading 13 nodsABC News - Entertainment -
FTC Targets 'Junk' Patent Listings on Ozempic and Other Drugs
The antitrust cop says that the more than 300 patent listings stall generic competition, keeping prices high for diabetes drugs, inhalers and more.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UK-Ireland migration dispute deepens as Dublin says it expects London to honour deal
Irish justice minister says she will push ahead despite Rishi Sunak insisting Britain will not take back asylum seekersFinancial Times - Business -
UK-Ireland migration dispute deepens as Dublin says it expects London to honour deal
Irish justice minister says she will push ahead despite Rishi Sunak insisting Britain will not take back asylum seekersFinancial Times - World -
AMD says it will sell $4 billion in AI chips this year; stock drops on in-line forecast
AMD sells AI chips that compete with Nvidia, but it makes most of its money from PC chips.CNBC - Business -
Self-Driving Trucks Are Coming to U.S. Highways This Year
Tractor-trailers with no one at the wheel are no longer in a distant future, but are expected on American roads by the end of 2024.Inc. - Business -
European Carmakers Disappoint in Sluggish Start to Year
Volkswagen, Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz each said revenue and earnings fell in the first quarter, but pointed to growing pains that will generate gains from new and upgraded models later this year.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Europe -
Protests Threaten College Graduations, Denying Seniors Second Chance at Normalcy
After Covid ruined high school graduation for the class of 2020, the response to campus protests might upend their college commencements.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
EEOC Updates Workplace Guidance for the First Time in 25 Years
The EEOC's new workplace harassment guidelines address gender identity, abortion, and remote work.Inc. - Business -
HSBC’s Noel Quinn to step down after 5 years as chief executive
Bank lifer says he needs ‘rest’ but insiders say the timing was partly dictated by chair Mark TuckerFinancial Times - Business -
Iran commutes a tycoon's death sentence to 20 years in prison
Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported that a tycoon's death sentence has been commuted to 20 years in prison after he returned around $2.1 billion in assets from illegally selling oil abroadABC News - World - Iran -
Disclosures of U.S. Identities in Spy Reports Nearly Tripled Last Year
Increase was largely because of efforts to combat foreign hackers targeting critical American infrastructure.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Binance Founder Should Get 3 Years in Prison, Prosecutors Say
Lawyers for Changpeng Zhao, the founder of the crypto exchange Binance, countered that he should receive no prison time.The New York Times - Tech -
14-Year-Old Boy Killed in London Sword Attack, Police Say
A 14-year-old boy was killed and several others were hospitalized in a stabbing spree in northeast London, the police said. A 36-year-old man was arrested.The New York Times - World -
Oshie would 'love to play' 17th year, if back obliges
Washington veteran forward T.J. Oshie, 37, didn't call it a career on Tuesday, but the Capitals winger acknowledged that he and doctors must find a solution to his chronic back problems before committing to return for a 17th season in the NHL.ESPN - Sports -
Biden’s election-year move on weed: From the Politics Desk
The Biden administration is easing federal restrictions on marijuana ahead of the 2024 election, a move that could boost his standing with young voters.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden’s election-year move on weed: From the Politics Desk
The Biden administration is easing federal restrictions on marijuana ahead of the 2024 election, a move that could boost his standing with young voters.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Why The Founder of This Fast-Growing Company Takes Off Four Times a Year to Think
Every entrepreneur needs time to really sit down and think; how Allan Njoroge from Actriv Healthcare bakes it into his year.Inc. - Business -
This is the level where the 10-year Treasury yield becomes a 'clear problem' for stocks, Goldman study shows
Goldman said that when the 10-year Treasury yield hits 5%, the correlation between bond yields and stocks turns negative.CNBC - Business -
Former NSA worker gets nearly 22 years in prison for selling secrets to undercover FBI agent
Jareh Sebastian Dalke sold classified information to an undercover FBI agent he believed to be a Russian official. His attorneys had asked for 14 years in prison.NBC News - Politics -
NBC Prepares $2.5-Billion-a-Year Bid to Pluck NBA Rights From TNT
The league is in advanced stages of a new round of media-rights deals. Disney’s payments would increase under a proposed deal.The Wall Street Journal - Business - NBA -
I spent 22 years as a problem drinker. Here are 10 things I’ve learned since I quit
Having turned my back on the partying, hangovers and self-destruction, I’ve slowly worked out what was behind them – and how to replace them with something better . The first alcoholic drink I had was a lemon Hooch in a gay club called the Palm ...The Guardian - World -
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98-year-old in Ukraine walked miles to safety from Russians, with slippers and a cane
A 98-year-old woman in Ukraine has escaped Russian-occupied territory by walking almost 10 kilometers (6 miles) alone, wearing a pair of slippers and supported by a caneABC News - World - Ukraine -
2 men are charged with cutting down famous 150-year-old tree near Hadrian's Wall in England
Prosecutors in England say two men have been charged with cutting down the popular 150-year-old Sycamore Gap tree that toppled over on Hadrian’s WallABC News - World -
Ex-N.S.A. Employee Who Tried to Sell U.S. Secrets to Russia Gets 22 Years
The Colorado man, who held a top security clearance, told an undercover F.B.I. employee posing as a Russian agent that he needed to pay nearly $84,000 in student loan and credit card debt.The New York Times - World - Russia -
Ex-Cowboys WR Michael Gallup reportedly signing 1-year, $3 million deal with Raiders
The Cowboys released Michael Gallup earlier this spring after he posted his worst season in the league last fall.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Brad Stevens selected as NBA's executive of the year after Celtics' NBA-best regular season
Brad Stevens has been announced as the NBA’s executive of the yearABC News - Sports - NBA -
After a strong first round, overall NFL draft ratings down 3 percent from last year
After posting strong numbers for the first round, viewership for the NFL draft was down 3% from last year on TV and digital platformsABC News - Entertainment - NFL -
Tony nominations reflect a Broadway year in which long shots eclipsed safe bets
'Stereophonic,' 'Merrily We Roll Along,' 'Illinoise,' Alicia Keys' 'Hell's Kitchen,' Sarah Paulson, Jessica Lange, Rachel McAdams, Jeremy Strong: This year even known quantities had to stretch.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
After a strong first round, overall NFL draft ratings down 3% from last year
After posting strong numbers for the first round, viewership for the NFL draft was down 3% from last year on TV and digital platformsABC News - Sports - NFL -
How interest in electric vehicles has stalled over the last 3 years, in one chart
The promised American switch to electric vehicles from gas-engine cars is hitting speed bumps, and a new survey offers fresh indications of that slowdown.MarketWatch - Business -
Super Micro pushes up full-year revenue forecast as it points to strong AI demand
Super Micro is now a component of the S&P 500 index. The company's growth accelerated to 200% from 103% in the previous quarter, but revenue still missed.CNBC - Business -
For Anne Hathaway, going five years without booze is a bigger milestone than 'middle age'
Anne Hathaway put alcohol (and hangovers) on a shelf more than five years ago. Now, she's expressing gratitude for the gifts and opportunities she's been given.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Google's Pixel 8A Is Coming, but Last Year’s Pixel 7A Is at Its Lowest Price Yet
If you’ve wanted to join the Google Pixel ecosystem, you’re in luck. Google’s A-Series phone is on sale alongside the Pixel Watch 2.Wired - Tech - Google -
Falcons defend selecting Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8, feel solid about QBs for 'next five years minimum'
The Falcons signed Kirk Cousins this offseasonCBS Sports - Sports - NFL