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Pro-Palestinian protesters face threat of suspension
Pro-Palestinian protesters are facing the threat of suspension after refusing to break down their encampment at Columbia University. More arrests were made on campuses across the country, including the University of Texas, University Georgia and ...CBS News - World -
Is Big Tech's Spending Stifling AI Startups Innovations?
Critics say technology giants' multibillion-dollar spending on AI infrastructure makes it hard for startups to compete.Inc. - Business -
Meta Says It Plans to Spend Billions More on A.I.
Along with the higher spending, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp projected lighter-than-expected revenue, causing its stock to plummet.The New York Times - Tech -
Using debt to finance government spending is not a free lunch
Government debt can be a valuable tool — but it has consequences.MarketWatch - Business -
China says rival Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah made 'encouraging progress' in talks in Beijing
China's Foreign Ministry says rival Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah made “encouraging progress” in recent talks in China's capital on promoting reconciliationABC News - World - China -
Spain's BBVA Seeks Merger Talks With Sabadell
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria is pursuing merger talks with smaller peer Banco de Sabadell, seeking another shot at a tie-up that could make it Spain’s largest bank after a previous attempt fell apart in 2020.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat
If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet timeABC News - Tech - Tiktok -
‘To the Future’: Saudi Arabia Spends Big to Become an A.I. Superpower
The oil-rich kingdom is plowing money into glitzy events, computing power and artificial intelligence research, putting it in the middle of an escalating U.S.-China struggle for technological influence.The New York Times - Tech -
Investors Cheer AI Spending Boom in Big Tech---Just Not at Meta
Meta had its worst trading day in 18 months after warning of years of AI investment. Shares of Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet rallied.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Amazon cloud sales growth accelerates as it prepares for more AI spending
Ecommerce company’s operating income more than triples as Amazon Web Services and adverts provide boostsFinancial Times - Business -
Conservative rebels seeking to oust Johnson unbowed after Trump's words of support
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Rep. Elise Stefanik seeks probe of special counsel Jack Smith
Rep. Elise Stefanik sent a letter to the Justice Department's Office of Professional Responsibility calling on it to open an investigation into special counsel Jack Smith.CBS News - Politics -
Kenya floods: Survivors seek loved ones as evacuation ordered
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Wrexham in the Premier League? Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds seek a Hollywood finish
Welsh soccer club Wrexham AFC faces extremely long odds of ever making it to the Premier League, but that isn't stopping the team from chasing its dream.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History Seeks New Ways to Engage Visitors
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is rolling out two new exhibition halls and making its scientists more accessible. And don’t forget the dinosaurs.The New York Times - Science -
McDonald's Seeks to Make Menu More Affordable for Inflation-Weary Consumers
The burger chain reported slower-than-expected same-store sales growth for the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
House Republicans, Seeking Edge Amid College Protests, Spotlight Antisemitism
Republican leaders said they would hold additional hearings with top university administrators and potentially withhold millions of federal dollars from universities that fail to keep Jewish students safe.The New York Times - Top stories -
PG&E Seeks Approval to Sell Stake in Its Power Operations
California’s largest utility said its proposed deal with the global investment firm KKR could reduce customer rates by $100 million over 20 years.The New York Times - Business -
NBA offseason: What is the CBA’s second apron? And how does it limit high-spending teams?
The second apron is a new, additional threshold, slated as roughly $11 million ($190 million total) above the first apron for the 2024-25 league season. It will handicap team decision-makers more than ever before.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA