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Unite against the right, urges EU far-left leader
Also in this newsletter: the warming ties between Greece and TurkeyFinancial Times - World - European Union -
Tencent posts fastest profit growth in 3 years as online ads, business services offset slower gaming
Tencent saw slightly better performance in its core gaming business as well as improved profitability in its advertising and business services division.CNBC - Business -
Scientists Find an ‘Alphabet’ in Whale Songs
Sperm whales rattle off pulses of clicks while swimming together, raising the possibility that they’re communicating in a complex language.The New York Times - Science -
UK wage growth stays high despite hiring slowdown
Growth of 5.7% in three months to March comes despite slowing jobs marketFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
RFK Jr.’s Running Mate, Nicole Shanahan, Ventures Onto the Stump
The Silicon Valley lawyer, chosen by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his running mate, made her first solo outing on the stump. She is to appear alongside him at a rally on Monday in Austin, Texas.The New York Times - Top stories -
Kylian Mbappé Is P.S.G.’s GOAT — but He Is Not Loved Like One
Nothing better summed up the French striker’s time at Paris St.-Germain than his final home game.The New York Times - Sports -
Suns hire Budenholzer, Nuggets take over & Knicks falling apart | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill is joined by Jake Fischer to recap the NBA Playoffs action from the weekend before talking with Krysten Peek about the 2024 NBA Draft.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34, Thunder overcome Mavs defense to even series 2-2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a Dallas franchise playoff record of 13 blocks, rallying for a 100-96 victory to even their Western Conference semifinal series at 2-2ABC News - Sports -
Tencent Profit Jumps as High-Margin Businesses Grow
Chinese technology giant Tencent reported a sharp rise in profit for the first quarter, buoyed by rapid growth in its high-margin businesses.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bumble Is Removing Anti-Celibacy Ads Following Backlash
The company was accused online of undermining daters’ freedom of choice.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Luxury Hotels Are Adding More and More Guest ‘Experiences’
From cooking with a Michelin-star chef to taking a chauffeured shopping spree in Singapore, hotels and resorts are offering ever-more-lavish activities for guests.The New York Times - Business -
Life360 Could Give Ad Revenue Guidance in August
Location-tech developer Life360 could give second-half revenue guidance for its new advertising venture when it announces its next quarterly update in August, Chief Executive Chris Hulls said.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Apple Says Destructive iPad Ad ‘Missed the Mark’
People in the creative world widely panned a commercial showing a giant hydraulic press squishing objects ranging from paint cans to a piano.The New York Times - Tech - Apple -
Foxconn Posts Profit Surge as It Bets on AI for Long-Term Growth
The world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer backed its upbeat outlook for the year after posting a surge in first-quarter profit.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sony Group Profit Jumps on Stronger Game, Movie Earnings
The Japanese entertainment and electronics company reported a fourth-quarter net profit beat.The Wall Street Journal - World - Entertainment -
Japan's Sony reports surge in profit on strong sales of movies, games and music
Sony has reported that its profit surged 34% in the last quarter from a year earlier on strong sales of its video games, music and moviesABC News - Entertainment -
Blinken Arrives in Ukraine Amid Russian Military Gains
The Biden administration had warned for months that the delay by Congress to approve an aid package would leave the Ukrainians vulnerable.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Shein Leans to London IPO Amid U.S. Hurdles
Thefast-fashion company headquartered in Singapore hasn't ruled out a U.S.listing, but the London Stock Exchange offers an easier route to going public, possibly within a month.Inc. - Business -
Ilon Specht, Who Empowered Women With ‘I’m Worth It’ Ad, Dies at 81
She came up with the feminist campaign, for a hair color product, when challenging the notions of men at her ad agency.The New York Times - Business -
Molly Baz’s Lactation Cookie Ad Banned From Times Square
Clear Channel, which manages many of the advertisements in the area, said a provocative billboard for a Molly Baz recipe was “flagged for review.”The New York Times - Business -
Apple Apologizes for iPad Ad Depicting Crushed Creative Tools
The company said it wouldn’t run the advertisement on television after it faced widespread criticism on social media.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Apple -
Sony reports 7% drop in annual profit as PlayStation 5 sales miss trimmed target
Sony on Tuesday reported a 7% drop in annual profits in the fiscal year 2023, logging its first drop in annual profits since 2020.CNBC - Business -
CDC to publicly post wastewater data amid bird flu outbreak
As bird flu spreads among cows in the U.S., the CDC plans to publicly post data on a specific influenza virus found in wastewater. Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public health at KFF, joins to break down ...CBS News - Top stories -
Fighting continues in Gaza amid worsening struggle to find food and shelter
Israel is again fighting Hamas in northern Gaza months after saying the militants had been largely removed from that area. The fighting continued in southern Gaza as well, worsening the struggle to find food and shelter for hundreds of thousands ...CBS News - Top stories -
China drives EV boom this year amid strong demand for hybrid vehicles
EV shipments, including fully battery-powered vehicles and hybrids, were up 18% in the first three months of 2024 compared with the same period last year.CNBC - Business - China -
Putin appoints economist as defense minister amid concerns about weapons & resources
Russian President Vladimir Putin has unexpectedly replaced his Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Sunday. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor explains what may be behind the reshuffle amid fierce fighting in Kharkiv.NBC News - Politics -
Podesta Meets With China’s Climate Envoy Amid Deep Economic Tensions
Beijing’s dominance raises economic and security concerns, and tensions will be high as top climate diplomats meet this week.The New York Times - Science - Climate -
US company Booking Holdings added to European Union's list for strict digital scrutiny
Booking Holdings, the U.S. company that owns BookingABC News - Tech -
Diamond giant De Beers faces spin-off amid wider restructuring as Anglo American takeover pressure mounts
Anglo American shares fell over 3% early Tuesday after it announced plans to spin off its highly prized De Beers diamond business.CNBC - Business -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Blinken visits Kyiv as Ukrainians struggle amid intense Russian attacks
Mission by US secretary of state comes shortly after Congress approved a long-delayed $60bn package of aid. Putin to visit China May 16-17. The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, will visit China on May 16-17, Chinese state media reported. ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Russia arrests another senior Defense Ministry official on bribery charges amid broader shake-up
Yahoo News - World - Russia -
Olivia Munn has two viable embryos after full hysterectomy amid breast cancer battle
Olivia Munn and John Mulaney plan to grow their family despite her hysterectomy. She had her eggs frozen before the surgery, which was part of her cancer fight.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Miss Teen USA resigns — days after Miss USA does the same — amid 'workplace toxicity' allegation
Days after Miss USA resigned, Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava also quits, saying that her personal values 'no longer fully align' with Miss USA Organization.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
China says Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a 2-day state visit this week amid closer ties over Ukraine war
China says Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a 2-day state visit this week amid closer ties over Ukraine warABC News - World - China