The Global Turn Away from Freemarket Policies Worries Economists
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The artist behind the short-lived portal linking New York and Dublin: ‘People got carried away’
Benediktas Gylys admits he was surprised by the rowdy behavior that came from the exhibit connecting people in the two cities. The artist behind the controversial “Portal” art exhibit that visually linked New York and Dublin in real-time, but was ...The Guardian - World - New York -
Don’t get swept away by ‘S&P 500 envy’ as stocks shatter records and bonds lag
Here’s how to remind yourself that diversification still matters in the long runMarketWatch - Business -
Here's Why Hugging Face, a Startup, Is Giving Away $10 Million in Computer Power for AI Startups
As entire companies like Google pivotto embrace artificial intelligence, smaller AI companies risk losing access tothe kind of computer power that billions of dollarscan buy.Inc. - Business -
The U.S. economy and inflation might be cooling off, but lower interest rates are still far away
Is the economy headed in the right direction? Wall Street investors certainly think so. They drove U.S. stocks to a record high this week. Why the optimism?MarketWatch - Business -
Raiders legend Jim Otto passes away, plus NFL teams with easiest road to playoffs and best rookie fits
Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for May 20CBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Tennessee professor swept away by wave during Brazil study-abroad trip has died
A Tennessee community college says one of its professors who was swept away by an ocean wave during a study-abroad trip in Brazil has diedABC News - Top stories -
In California, otters are turning to tools to eat prey in Monterey Bay
West Coast sea otters are turning to tool use to exploit richer prey and get a leg up on the competition, a new study has found. In Monterey Bay, an incredible rebound in sea otter populations has made their favorite prey scarce — and pushed them ...The Hill - Politics - California -
Google's Latest Easter Egg Turns The Search Engine Into Minecraft
Mojang, the studio behind Minecraft, has teamed up with Google for the game's 15th anniversary on May 17. The collaboration adds an Easter egg to the Google search engine, allowing users to start mining like they would in the game.To get the ...GameSpot - Tech - Google -
'I Could Live Here.' The Smart Way to Turn a Vacation Into a Relocation
Ever loved a destination so much you found yourself dreaming of moving there? For a smooth transition, follow this expert advice before packing up your life.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How to immunize your bond ETF if interest rates turn higher
Tips to hedge a portfolio against interest rate fluctuations.MarketWatch - Business -
Jesús Navas signs lifetime Sevilla deal after U-turn
Sevilla captain Jesús Navas has signed a lifetime contract with the club, the LaLiga side said on Saturday, days after he said he would leave the team.ESPN - Sports -
Trump accepts NRA endorsement, urges gun owners to turn out to vote
The National Rifle Association is supporting former President Donald Trump, an expected endorsement as the Republican nominee urged gun owners to vote in 2024.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Inside the GOP's bid to turn Cuellar and Menendez into Dem liabilities
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Trump turns trial into circus as Biden tries to focus minds on economy
As a slew of Republicans went to the hush-money trial to show their fealty to their boss, the president tried to rise above it. Donald Trump last week turned his New York fraud trial into a political circus and a platform for his election campaign ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
‘More like therapists’: adult virgins turn to Nevada brothels for sex – and healing
The oldest profession is helping a generation of young men who have intimacy-stunted lives due to social media and internet porn. At Bella’s Hacienda Ranch, a brothel on the outskirts of the rural Nevada truckstop town of Wells, a half-priced ...The Guardian - World -
Biden Turns Title IX Into a Weapon Against Women and Girls
Biology matters in sports and intimate spaces, even if it is irrelevant to employment decisions.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
As New Yorkers Turn on Mayor Adams, Prominent Democrats Join the Pile-On
Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Jumaane Williams, New York City’s public advocate, criticized the mayor over his management of public housing and campus protests.The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
Trump trial turns rowdy as defense mounts its case in hush money trial
Former President Trump's hush money trial briefly devolved into a rowdy scene on Monday after the judge admonished a witness brought to the stand by Trump's defense team. The witness, lawyer Robert Costello, elicited a tense exchange with Judge ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Scarlett Johansson Says She Turned Down OpenAI Offer to Be the Voice of ChatGPT
The actress and entrepreneur issued a statement saying she was 'shocked' and 'angered' when she learned that OpenAI's new voice assistant sounded 'eerily similar' to her own voice.Inc. - Business -
I got bitten by a feral cat and my hospital copay wiped out my savings. I’m 50, single, with no kids. Should I cash out my $12,000 life-insurance policy?
“I was thinking about cashing it out, and using the money to max out a SEP or Roth IRA for the year. Can I max out both? Or only one.”MarketWatch - Business -
France Bans TikTok in Island Territory After Pro-Independence Protests Turn Violent
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How Aaron Judge turned his season around in just two weeks as Yankees slugger finally heats up
Judge got a slow start to 2024 but he look like his old self these daysCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
How Google’s AI Overviews Work, and How to Turn Them Off (You Can’t)
Google’s new Gemini-powered search experience is rolling out to users in the US. Here’s some advice on how to navigate it. And if you want to turn AI Overviews off, too bad.Wired - Tech - Google -
Toronto Maple Leafs hire Craig Berube as coach, hoping veteran can turn around longtime playoff woes
Berube coached the St. Louis Blues to the Cup in 2019. The Maple Leafs have not won a title since 1967.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
His High-School Ride Blew Black Smoke. Now It Burns Rubber and Turns Heads.
Matthew Ibrahim rebuilt his 1975 Datsun 280Z with parts from high-performance cars and some he made.The Wall Street Journal - World -
This 35-year-old turned a local Indonesian coffee stall into a unicorn startup — today it brings in $100 million a year
Edward Tirtanata, 35, is the co-founder of Indonesian coffee chain Kopi Kenangan. Today, the company has more than 800 locations across Southeast Asia.CNBC - Business -
After Raisi’s Death, Speculation Over Iran’s Next Supreme Leader Turns to Khamenei’s Son
Mojtaba Khamenei, 55, plays an influential role in the office of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and has fostered ties within the security apparatus.The New York Times - World -
Drama at Trump trial as judge reprimands witness and clears court
"You don't roll your eyes at me," Justice Merchan barks at witness Robert Costello, in a dramatic moment in court.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump Trial Judge Clashes With Defense Witness: 'Are You Staring Me Down Right Now?'
Prosecutors rested their case in Trump’s hush-money trial after four days of testimony by Michael Cohen, onetime fixer to the former president.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Behind Zuckerberg's contrarian strategy to give away Meta's artificial-intelligence technology is a bet that making Silicon Valley's hottest new offering free will drive down competitors' prices and spread Meta's version more broadly.
Behind Zuckerberg’s contrarian strategy to give away Meta’s artificial-intelligence technology is a bet that making Silicon Valley’s hottest new offering free will drive down competitors’ prices and spread Meta’s version more broadly.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Building a medieval castle from scratch
In the forests of Burgundy in central France, there's a bold effort underway to build a medieval castle, as they would have in an era before electricity, using ancient tools and laying stones by hand. Correspondent Seth Doane visits Guédelon, a ...CBS News - Top stories -
U.S. to Withdraw Troops From Niger
Relations between Niamey and Washington deteriorated after a July coup.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Boy, 5, dies in fall from block of flats
A neighbour says the boy's parents are "inconsolable" after his death in east London.BBC News - Top stories -
Microsoft offers staff to relocate from China
Offer comes as tensions rise between Washington and Beijing over sensitive technologyFinancial Times - Business - Microsoft -
Gorsuch, Alito break from conservatives on CFPB ruling
Two of the Supreme Court’s most conservative justices broke away from other right-leaning members of the nation’s high court in a decision to preserve the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) — but a third led the majority opinion that ...The Hill - Politics -
China must learn from Japan’s ‘lost decades’
The consequences of the world’s second-largest economy being sucked into a deflationary spiral would be severeFinancial Times - World - China -
A tense day at the Trump trial: From the Politics Desk
Michael Cohen returned to the witness stand for a tense cross-examination by Donald Trump’s defense attorneys. Closing arguments could come next week.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Křetínský’s Royal Mail deal is far from in the bag
Were overdue reforms to take place, then the Czech tycoon’s offer looks lowFinancial Times - Business -
Confirmed cases from parasite outbreak rises to 46
Forty-six cases of a diarrhoea-type illness confirmed in Devon as company says it's located the source of entry for parasites.BBC News - Top stories -
Israel Recovers Three Dead Hostages From Gaza
The Israeli military said it had recovered the bodies based on intelligence from interrogating militants, renewing the focus on the hostage issue.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel