Week in Pictures 20 26 May 2023
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The Uncertainty Effect: Why IPOs May Be on Hold Until Post-Election
Historical trends suggest presidential elections don't move the needle, but certain companies have delayed their IPOs because of presidential elections--and 2024 will be a divisive one.Inc. - Business -
AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material May Overwhelm Tip Line
A report by Stanford researchers cautions that the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children doesn’t have the resources to help fight the new epidemic.The New York Times - Tech -
The timing may be just right to buy Nvidia or other semiconductor stocks
So far this year, the PHLX Semiconductor Index has increased 8.7% (with dividends reinvested), but it has declined 7.7% in April. Meanwhile, shares of industry star Nvidia Inc. have declined 12% this month.MarketWatch - Business -
18 savings accounts to open for May (up to 5.55% APY)
You don't have to accept a low interest rate on your savings. There are many great account options to consider.CBS News - Top stories -
Like Moths to a Flame? We May Need a New Phrase.
Over time researchers have found fewer of the insects turning up in light traps, suggesting they may be less attracted to some kinds of light than they once were.The New York Times - Science -
Supreme Court may not fully resolve Trump presidential immunity claim
The Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday over former President Donald Trump's claim that occupants of the Oval Office have total immunity from criminal prosecutions. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford unpacks the proceedings.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Oil Edges Higher Ahead of U.S. PCE Data
Oil prices ticked higher ahead of key U.S. inflation data that will offer more cues on the path of interest rates.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UK forces may be deployed to help deliver Gaza aid
The US says no American forces will go ashore but an unnamed "third party" will drive aid into Gaza.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Barr suggests people may take Trump rhetoric ‘too literally’
Former Attorney General Bill Barr suggested Friday that people may take former President Trump “too literally,” and Trump wouldn't carry out serious actions he threatens against other people. When CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins asked Barr if he ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
British troops may be tasked with delivering Gaza aid, BBC report says
The BBC is reporting that British troops may be tasked with delivering aid to Gaza from an offshore pier now under construction by the U.S. militaryABC News - World -
Moderating horror and hate on the web may be beyond even AI | John Naughton
Managing the barrage of upsetting material online is a challenge that service providers are struggling to meet, even if they try. Way back in the mid-1990s, when the web was young and the online world was buzzing with blogs, a worrying problem ...The Guardian - World -
AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material May Overwhelm Tip Line
A report by Stanford researchers cautions that the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children doesn’t have the resources to help fight the new epidemic.The New York Times - Tech -
Why your Google search results may look different
Next time you turn to Google with a question, you may be given an "experimental" answer.The Hill - Politics - Google -
Israel may delay final Gaza assault in exchange for hostages
Foreign minister offers postponement of attack on Rafah if Hamas agrees deal on captivesFinancial Times - World - Israel -
Prince Harry and Meghan to visit Nigeria in May for Invictus Games talks
Nigerian defense officials say Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will visit the West African nation in May for talks about the Invictus Games, which he founded to aid the rehabilitation of servicemembers and veteransABC News - World - United Kingdom -
Why Do 20-Somethings Love Signet Rings Now? 'It's Not About Being Snobby.'
Once marked by a certain elitism, signet rings now come in both classic and more irreverent, even decidedly zany versions. ‘We are now empowered to choose the symbols that represent us for ourselves.’The Wall Street Journal - World -
What Is TikTok Worth? Some Say $20 Billion, Others Say $100 Billion
The answer depends partly on whether TikTok bundles the U.S. and international businesses, and if it includes its coveted algorithm.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Tiktok -
Furious, funny and potentially fatal: hip-hop’s 20 greatest diss tracks – ranked!
As Drake, Kendrick Lamar and more continue their high-profile beef, we run down the most inspired – and vicious – attacks in rap’s history . ‘A lot of rich guys arguing’: inside the rap beef of the decadeWhether you view the beef that has consumed ...The Guardian - World -
Snap’s 2024 plans are showing signs of paying off, and shares soar 25%
Shares of Snap Inc. rocketed higher after hours on Thursday after the social-media platform forecast second-quarter sales that were better than expected, as it attracts more users and tries to strengthen its advertising business.MarketWatch - Business -
Microsoft quarterly profit rises 20% as tech giant pushes to get customers using AI products
Microsoft has reported that its profit rose 20% for the January-March quarter as it tries to position itself as a leader in applying artificial intelligence technology to make workplaces more productiveABC News - Tech - Microsoft -
Steelers NFL Draft grades 2024: Picking Troy Fautanu at No. 20 provides Russell Wilson top-tier protection
Here's what Pittsburgh is getting in the former Washington starCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Pandabuy: police raid ‘20 football stadiums’ worth of alleged fake goods warehouses
Arrests as Chinese authorities working with UK police and international trademark agencies seize millions of parcels bound for customers worldwide. Chinese authorities have targeted a major online sales platform accused of supplying counterfeit ...The Guardian - World -
Chicago appeals court rejects R. Kelly 's challenge of 20-year sentence
A federal appeals court says singer R. Kelly was correctly sentenced to 20 years in prison on child sex convictions in ChicagoABC News - Entertainment -
US court upholds R Kelly’s 20-year prison term for child sexual abuse
Singer had appealed 2022 conviction by a Chicago jury stating Illinois’s shorter statute of limitations applied to his case. The singer R Kelly was correctly sentenced to 20 years in prison on child sexual abuse convictions in Chicago, a federal ...The Guardian - World -
Thyssenkrupp agreed to sell a 20% stake in its steel business to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's EP for an undisclosed sum.
Thyssenkrupp agreed to sell a 20% stake in its steel business to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP for an undisclosed sum.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Cambodian prime minister says 20 soldiers killed in an explosion at a military base, several others injured
The Cambodian prime minister says 20 soldiers killed in an explosion at a military base, several others injuredABC News - World