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Harvard latest school to see pro-Palestinian encampments
Harvard University is the latest U.S. college to have pro-Palestinian encampments go up on its grounds following multiple other institutions that have seen students arrested this week over demonstrations protesting Israel's war against Hamas in ...The Hill - Politics -
'We lost £26,000 in a year' - shoplifting hits record in England and Wales
Shoplifting was up by 37% in the year to December 2023, the highest since records began in 2003.BBC News - Top stories -
A High School Reunion Reignites a 50-Year Crush
Elaine Hall and Roland Passaro, both 88, met in junior high school in 1950 but lost touch before acting on their connection. They finally did, five decades later.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Royal Caribbean sees record bookings as demand for experiences and travel grow
There were a lot of records associated with Royal Caribbean’s first-quarter report, including ticket pricing, bookings and the stock, as demand for cruises remained “very robust.”MarketWatch - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Diamond market shows serious cracks from man-made stones
Miners are battling to whittle down the oversupply of gemsFinancial Times - Business -
Meta proves AI hype has its limits
Artificial intelligence is a multibillion-dollar project with no clear timeline for revenuesFinancial Times - Business - Meta -
McKinsey faces US criminal investigation over opioid industry work
Grand jury set up to hear evidence on consulting for drugmakers tied to addiction epidemicFinancial Times - Business -
European commercial real estate deal making slumps to 13-year low
Seventh successive quarter of declining volumes dashes hopes for revival as high interest rates continue to biteFinancial Times - Business - Europe -
Student killed and another arrested after a shooting at a high school in Texas
An 18-year-old student was killed and another student arrested following a shooting Wednesday afternoon at Bowie High School in Arlington.NBC News - Top stories -
Century-old time capsule found at Minnesota high school
The superintendent said the discovery of the time capsule marks a "historic event for our community."CBS News - Top stories -
U.S. birth rate drops to record low, ending pandemic uptick
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.CBS News - Top stories -
April 22, 2024 - Protests at Columbia and other schools escalate
Heightened tensions around pro-Palestinian protests on the campus of Columbia University have led the school to go all-virtual on Monday. The protests are now in their sixth day.CNN - Top stories -
Emhoff calls Columbia University Jewish leaders as protests spread to other schools
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff had calls with two Columbia University Jewish leaders as pro-Palestinian protests spread to campuses across the country, a White House official confirmed. Emhoff spoke with the director of Orthodox Union-JLIC at ...The Hill - Politics -
April 26, 2024 - Protests at Columbia and other schools escalate
Pro-Palestinian protests continue at major US universities where several schools have called police on protesters, leading to the arrests of hundreds across the country. Follow for live updates.CNN - Top stories -
'You LOVE to see it': Robert Griffin III, Johnny Manziel, many others congratulate Reggie Bush on Heisman
So many people were happy to see Bush get his Heisman back.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
High school athletic director used AI to create fake racist rant of principal: Police
A Baltimore high school athletic director was arrested after he allegedly used artificial intelligence to create a hoax centered on the school's principal, police said.ABC News - Top stories -
Superintendent speaks out after time capsule from 1920 found in old high school
The capsule contained documents of the community from 1920.ABC News - Top stories -
After a drag queen show during prom, an Albuquerque high school principal is removed
The principal of an Albuquerque high school is replaced and some staff members are put on administrative leave after a drag queen performs during prom.NBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Revival of vinyl records in Brazil spares a 77-year-old singer – and others – from oblivion
It took almost a half century for Brazilian singer Cátia de França to find her audience, but she finally has — with the help of a near-obsolete audio technologyABC News - World -
First Citizens’ stock touches all-time high on first-quarter earnings, while Valley National shares drop
First Citizens Bancshares Inc.’s stock rose on stronger-than-expected profit and a boosted outlook for net interest income on Thursday, roughly a year after the big regional bank acquired the beleaguered Silicon Valley Bank.MarketWatch - Business -
John Lewis job applicants get questions beforehand
The retail group hopes giving candidates sight of questions will make process fairer.BBC News - Top stories -
US applications for jobless claims fall to lowest level in 9 weeks
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to hold up despite higher interest rates imposed by the Federal Reserve in its bid to curb inflationABC News - Top stories -
Leafs coach complains about Marchand's ‘elite' ability to get calls
Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe couldn't resist complaining about Brad Marchand after his team lost 4-2 to the Bruins.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Baskets to blitzes: Maye could join NFL elite with roots at hoops powerhouses
After three years at basketball-wild UNC, Drake Maye will look to join a list of NFL stars from basketball schools.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Elite force bucks trend of Ukrainian losses on eastern front
The Azov brigade, which leaders say has a culture of ‘mutual respect’, is tasked with repelling relentless Russian attacks as the invaders make most of artillery mismatch. Fifteen miles east of the garrison town of Lyman, a desperate fight has ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Affordable senior housing faces crisis-level demand and scarce supply: 26,000 applications for 84 units
“It’s one of the worst environments of housing availability.”MarketWatch - Business -
Forecasters predict record number of hurricanes
Weather forecasters at the University of Pennsylvania predicted a record hurricane season for 2024 on Thursday, a “hyperactive” season that could threaten the Gulf Coast. The Penn forecast predicts between 27 and 39 named tropical storms, with the ...The Hill - Politics -
Hundreds at Harvard Protest Suspension of Pro-Palestinian Group
Students flooded Harvard Yard, the oldest part of the university’s campus, which officials recently closed to the public. The students set up tents for an “emergency rally.”The New York Times - Top stories -
WATCH: Tourists flock to see Death Valley in bloom
Gorgeous fields of wildflowers are taking over California with bright yellow daisies even popping up in Death Valley, the driest and hottest place in America.ABC News - Top stories -
Microsoft Hopes to See Continued AI Mania
Investors will be watching how enthusiasm over artificial intelligence technology is fueling demand for Microsoft’s cloud services.The Wall Street Journal - World - Microsoft -
Our 25 must-see shows at Netflix Is a Joke
From Ali Wong to Katt Williams and Puddles the Clown, here's our list of the 25 shows we definitely plan to check out at the Netflix is a Joke festival in LA next month.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Netflix -
See images of the Pink Moon spotted across the US
While the moon doesn't look particularly pink, it's named after pink flowers called wild ground phlox.BBC News - Top stories -
Ailing Bucks see Lillard aggravate Achilles injury
Injuries continue to pile up for the Bucks, who now trail 2-1 in their series with the Pacers, after Damian Lillard aggravated an Achilles injury that surfaced in the regular-season finale.ESPN - Sports -
Police operation sees 24 'sexual predators' jailed
The abuse suffered by eight girls in West Yorkshire has been described as "abhorrent in the extreme".BBC News - Top stories -
The Other Kind of Marxism
If you don’t like a politician’s principles, there’s a good chance he has others.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A ‘Nature School’ Meets in Brooklyn
A series of workshops hosted by the artist collective Field Meridians will try to get New Yorkers to open their eyes to the nature all around them.The New York Times - Lifestyle