Why Must We Go about Our Lives with An Eye on the Nearest Exit
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None of us saw digital colonialism coming. Now we must live with its consequences | Julianne Schultz
The perverse principles of the 1970s that powered the tech titans have left us with a world where the richest 1% own nearly two-thirds of its wealth. In the early 1980s hand-written chalk signs started appearing on the sidewalks of my grungy ...The Guardian - World -
‘We live frugally’: I’m 54 and my husband is 64. We have a $4 million net worth, but I’m not working. How should we navigate our retirement?
“While he splits his time between a part-time job and his consulting business, I’ve been unable to work for several years because of health problems.”MarketWatch - Business -
Why Mo Buckets believes Warriors must prioritize retaining Klay
Marreese Speights explained why the Warriors must prioritize re-signing Klay Thompson during an interview with NBC Sports Bay Area's Monte Poole.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
'We never got to say goodbye to our dad'
Tony Browne's daughters say their lives have been destroyed after the murder of the father-of-three.BBC News - Top stories -
‘Drexit’ looms as we fail our junior doctors
Too many are leaving the profession in despair at stagnant pay and poor working conditionsFinancial Times - Business -
We all have a worm in our brain: Welcome to 2024
The revelation that presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had a parasite that ate parts of his brain is just the latest bizarre news this election cycle.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Congress is working on a federal privacy law. Here’s why we need one
As consumers, we have the power to force companies to respect our data preferences — if we stay angry, and keep paying attention to how our data is used and abused.The Hill - Politics -
Co-op Live arena says opening can finally go ahead
Bosses say Elbow will open the troubled venue on Tuesday after a string of problems and delays.BBC News - Top stories -
Why Shelburne believes Warriors will go ‘big game hunting'
ESPN's Ramona Shelburne explained why she believes the Warriors will make a move for a big-time player in the upcoming NBA offseason.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Why Companies Are Nervous About the Consumer
On earnings calls, dozens of corporate executives have cited a slowdown in spending to explain why sales are slipping.The New York Times - Business -
What We Know About Where Aid Can Enter Gaza
A look at the humanitarian assistance getting into the Gaza Strip by land, air and sea.The New York Times - World -
‘We will fight with our fingernails’ says Netanyahu after US threat to curb arms
Israeli prime minister says country can ‘stand alone’ but later says he hopes US and Israel can overcome differences. Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that Israel will stand alone and “fight with our fingernails” in defiance of US threats to further ...The Guardian - World -
Here's why we scooped up additional shares of these 2 lagging health-care stocks
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.CNBC - Business -
What Uniqlo’s ‘millennial Birkin’ bag going viral again says about shoppers right now
We’re broke, picky and carrying a lot of baggage.MarketWatch - Business -
14 new products our editors are excited about this month
The best new products in May 2024 are Apple’s iPad Pro and iPad Air, Beats headphones, Brooks Ghost 16 sneaker and the Google Pixel 8a phone.NBC News - Top stories -
America must counter Moscow’s ongoing advances in Africa
There is no denying that Africa is simply not high on Washington’s list of priorities.The Hill - Politics -
Why Alphabet investors shouldn’t worry about OpenAI’s search engine — for now
Competition in search looms, but whether it will it be a big improvement is the big question.MarketWatch - Business -
European exit a 'learning curve' for Villa - McGinn
Aston Villa captain John McGinn believes their loss to Olympiakos in the Europa Conference League is a "learning curve".BBC News - Top stories - Europe -
UK exits recession with fastest growth in two years
The economy grew by a stronger than expected 0.6% in the first three months of the year.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
UK exits recession in ‘fragile’ recovery ahead of election
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'Right decision for me and West Ham' - Moyes on exit
Departing West Ham manager David Moyes says it is the right decision for him and the club that he is leaving after the end of the season.BBC News - Top stories -
Just 4% of current retirees say they are 'living the dream,' survey finds. Here's why
Many Americans are finding retirement isn't living up to their expectations. Yet experts are divided as to whether a retirement savings crisis is brewing.CNBC - Business -
Why is Britain’s mental health so incredibly poor? It’s because our society is spiralling backwards | George Monbiot
Even as neoliberalism destroys our dreams of a better life, politicians tell us ‘there is no alternative’. But there is. The news should have stopped us in our tracks. Astonishingly, however, it was scarcely reported here. The latest map of mental ...The Guardian - World -
Eye Opener: Heavy rain, wind and deadly tornadoes sweep U.S.
Another day of powerful storms hammers millions with heavy rain, wind and deadly tornadoes. Also, President Biden draws a red line, saying no new offensive weapons to Israel if it invades Rafah. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.CBS News - Top stories -
Stock-market investors fear a consumer slowdown. Keep an eye on gasoline demand.
Investors are monitoring gasoline demand as they fret about the toll inflation is taking on consumers.MarketWatch - Business -
Transfer Talk: Chelsea eye Osimhen-Lukaku swap deal
Chelsea are prioritising a move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen when the transfer market opens. Transfer Talk has the latest.ESPN - Sports -
Eye Opener: Another day of severe weather, tornadoes in the South
More devastating weather amid a week of tornadoes in the South. Also, police release bodycam footage of the death of a Florida airman. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.CBS News - Top stories -
Congress must face the greatest 'risk' in the chips war head-on
One of the biggest issues Congress faces is something you may have never heard of.The Hill - Politics -
Minouche Shafik: universities must engage in serious soul searching on protests
If academia can’t better define the boundaries between free speech and discrimination, government will fill that gapFinancial Times - Business -
Netanyahu says Israel ‘will stand alone’ if it must, after Biden remarks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will “stand alone” if it has to, in a veiled message to President Biden’s threat about withholding weapons. “If Israel has to stand alone, we will stand alone,” Netanyahu said in a statement, ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Walmart has must-see clearance deals on the 2023 Samsung Frame TV
Don't miss these price cuts on older models of the reader-favorite Frame TV as part of Walmart's clearance deals.CBS News - Top stories -
Maple Leafs fire coach Keefe after first-round exit
The Maple Leafs have fired coach Sheldon Keefe after another first-round playoff exit.ESPN - Sports -
Bryan Fuller Exits Peacock's Friday The 13th Prequel Series
Jason Voorhees hasn't killed anyone on screen since the Friday the 13th reboot film in 2009. And it looks like Jason's going to have to keep waiting before picking up a machete again. Showrunner Bryan Fuller has announced that he has departed the ...GameSpot - Tech -
Sunak says it will take time to feel better as UK exits recession
The prime minister says "there is more work to do" as the UK emerges from recession.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Mbappé confirms PSG exit amid likely Madrid move
Kylian Mbappé has announced he is leaving PSG at the end of the season, after which he is expected to join Real Madrid.ESPN - Sports -
Can Weighted Blankets, Eye Masks and Pillows Zap Stress---and Solve Sleep Problems?
It’s not just weighted blankets anymore. Companies are hawking weighted robes, pillows and even stuffed animals.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Report: Suns fire head coach Frank Vogel after 1st-round playoff sweep, eyeing Mike Budenholzer as replacement
Frank Vogel's out after one season in Phoenix failed to produce a playoff win.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Jim Simons, billionaire quantitative investing pioneer who generated eye-popping returns, dies at 86
Jim Simons, a legendary mathematician who founded quantitative hedge fund Renaissance Technologies, passed away on Friday.CNBC - Business