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Comcast beats earnings estimates even as it sheds more broadband subscribers
Comcast beat first-quarter earnings expectations on Thursday.CNBC - Business -
McConnell hits Biden for ‘sending a green light to Putin’ with Afghanistan withdrawal
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) criticized President Biden for “sending a green light” to Russian President Vladimir Putin when the U.S. withdrew its troops from Afghanistan. McConnell joined Fox News's "America’s Newsroom" on ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Israel Prepares Gradual Rafah Offensive
Responding to U.S. and international pressure, Israel is scrapping plans for an all-out assault in favor of an approach that seeks to limit civilian casualties.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Israel Prepares Gradual Rafah Offensive
Responding to U.S. and international pressure, Israel is scrapping plans for an all-out assault in favor of an approach that seeks to limit civilian casualties.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
The 25 Best RPGs To Play In 2024
The role-playing games genre has been a staple in the video game industry from the very beginning, and the best RPGs to play are among the very best games in any genre, having had an extremely high impact on pop culture for decades.. The worlds, ...GameSpot - Tech -
'Marisol: A Retrospective' Review: Sardonic Society Sculptures
The 20th-century artist incorporated the pressures of advertising, material culture and social conformity into clever, eye-catching works that are now the focus of an exhibition at the Toledo Museum of Art.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Rebel Wilson book published in the UK with blacked out text
Some sections of the UK edition of the book, released on Thursday, have been redacted.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Thibodeau shows when he's mad at his Knicks. They don't mind, knowing the coach has them set to win
The New York Knicks know when it’s comingABC News - Sports -
Will Power denies having role in Penske scandal
Will Power said he was unaware of any manipulations to Team Penske's push-to-power system until after last weekend's IndyCar race at Long Beach and never illegally used the mechanism. Josef Newgarden has not addressed the issue yet.ESPN - Sports -
Egypt warns of 'catastrophic consequences' as Rafah offensive looms
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Molson Coors’ gains from the Bud Light boycott have run their course, analysts say
When a conservative-led boycott hit Bud Light’s sales last year, light-beer rival Molson Coors Beverage Co. was among the brewers whose sales increased. But it appears those gains are quickly coming to an end, Citi analysts said Wednesday.MarketWatch - Business -
Roma to play out 18-minute game with Udinese
AS Roma and Udinese are to play out the final 18 minutes of their Serie A clash on Thursday, nearly two weeks after Evan Ndicka's on-pitch collapse caused the game to be suspended.ESPN - Sports -
Party Like It’s 1989
In the 1980s and ’90s, Dafydd Jones’s party shots captured Manhattan’s rich and powerful.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Nvidia-backed startup Synthesia unveils AI avatars that can convey human emotions
AI startup Synthesia on Thursday announced the launch of its "Expressive Avatars," AI-generated digital avatars that can convey human emotions.CNBC - Business -
'At least if he wins I will be pardoned for electoral fraud,' tabloid editor's text reads at Trump trial
Pecker, a former publisher of the National Enquirer, testified Tuesday about how the tabloid fabricated stories to help Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
'At least if he wins I will be pardoned for electoral fraud,' tabloid editor's text reads at Trump trial
Pecker, a former publisher of the National Enquirer, testified Tuesday about how the tabloid fabricated stories to help Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
X-Men '97 Reveals Theo James' Mystery Role
Before the premiere of X-Men '97, it was announced that Theo James, the star of Netflix's The Gentlemen, would provide the voice of "a fan-favorite character" on the series. And during the events of this week's episode, "Bright Eyes," James' role ...GameSpot - Tech -
Continental fined 100 million euros for role in VW emissions scandal
Continental accepted a fine of 100 million euros ($107 million) from a German prosecutor’s office for its role in the Volkswagen emissions-cheating scandal of 2015.MarketWatch - Business -
Poland lays claim to a leadership role in Europe as Russia's war threatens stability
Poland’s foreign minister has called on NATO to increase its defense preparedness and said his government wants to be at the center of decision-making in the European Union, seeking to reestablish the country as a reliable international partner as ...ABC News - World - Russia -
Elizabeth Warren Calls for Crackdown on Crypto’s Role in Child Sexual Abuse
US senators have called for fresh scrutiny of crypto’s role in paying for child sexual abuse imagery online, a problem that they say has worsened.Wired - Tech -
WWA Study Points to Role of Hot Oceans in Recent Dubai Floods
An international team of researchers found that heavy rains were intensifying in the region, though they couldn’t say for sure how much climate change was responsible.The New York Times - Science -
McKinsey Faces Criminal Probe for its Role in Opioid Crisis
The Justice Department is investigating the consulting firm over its role in advising drug makers how to market prescription painkillers and contributed toa national addiction disaster.Inc. - Business -
Trump immunity case suggests new role for supreme court: kingmaker
Oral arguments over former president’s claim of immunity seem to have left Trump happier than the justice department. “Well,” said one reporter to another as they left the supreme court chamber, sometime after noon on Thursday. “Looks like we’re ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Seven-round Pats mock draft: Athletic freaks bring offensive facelift
The picks are in! Phil Perry shares his final prediction for all eight New England selections in his seven-round, Patriots-specific 2024 NFL Mock Draft.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Report: Up to 200,000 Palestinians have fled Rafah fearing offensive
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A lifetime of un-Bear-able QB play in Chicago might be over
The abject failure that the Bears have experienced at the quarterback position is hard to wrap your head around. Thursday offers the best shot at a fresh start.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
BHP makes $39 billion bid for Anglo American in mining mega play
Mining giant BHP Group on Thursday said it had made an all-share takeover offer for rival Anglo American, valuing the company at £31.1 billion ($38.9 billion).CNBC - Business -
Can a new batch of tech earnings rescue the market? Here are the factors at play
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Business -
Can a new batch of tech earnings rescue the market? Here are the factors at play
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Business -
15 Things You Need To Know Before Playing Stellar Blade
Stellar Blade is all about exhilarating sci-fi action starring a tough heroine, Eve, who's tasked with helping reclaim Earth. With humanity on the verge of total collapse, and countless monsters known as Naytiba, it's up to you to aid Eve on her ...GameSpot - Tech -
Evening Report — Trump's legal troubles play out in NYC, SCOTUS
A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report © AP Trump's legal troubles play out in NYC, SCOTUS Former President Trump's legal woes played out before the Supreme Court in the nation's capital on ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
'Mother Play' Review: Jessica Lange's Tortured Vision of Parenthood
The actress stars as a miserable mother to two children, portrayed by Jim Parsons and Celia Keenan-Bolger, in this fragmentary drama by Paula Vogel.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Goldman Sachs and Bank of America shareholders reject proposals to separate chair and CEO roles
Votes mark victories for Goldman’s David Solomon and Bank of America’s Brian Moynihan.MarketWatch - Business -
After mass arrest, UT Austin split over role of police in pro-Palestine protests
AUSTIN — The day after 57 people were arrested during protests on the University of Texas at Austin campus, students are divided over the police crackdown. On Thursday, like the previous day, hundreds gathered for a demonstration intended to ...The Hill - Politics -
Lions signing Penei Sewell to record deal: All-Pro becoming NFL's highest-paid offensive lineman, per report
The Lions are locking up some of their top playersCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Cubs' depth, mettle to be tested with Seiya Suzuki and Cody Bellinger injuries: Can lineup step up on offense?
The Cubs are going to need some players to step up with their Opening Day 2-3 hitters hurt for weeksCBS Sports - Sports -
2024 NFL Draft: Ranking the Cowboys' top-5 offensive line candidates for the first round
Jerry and Stephen Jones all but guaranteed they will take an offensive lineman in Round 1; will they?CBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Seven-round 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Patriots lean heavily on offense, Cardinals take opposite approach
The draft is now less than one week awayCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Bears NFL Draft grades 2024: How Chicago pairing Rome Odunze with Caleb Williams will reshape offense
Here's what Chicago is getting in the former Washington WRCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
2024 NFL Draft: Historic run on quarterbacks, offensive players with top 14 picks in first round
Two big milestones took place in Round 1CBS Sports - Sports - NFL