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"Little Miss Flint" Mari Copeny reflects on tackling water crisis since 8 years old
Mari Copeny, widely known as "Little Miss Flint," brought national attention to the Flint water crisis when she met then-President Barack Obama in 2016 at just 8 years old. She tells CBS News about her continued fight for clean drinking water in ...CBS News - Top stories -
Israel’s Invasion of Rafah Is All but Inevitable, Experts Say
Israel says an assault on Gaza’s southernmost city is vital to dismantling Hamas and has proposed evacuating civilians. But more than a million people have taken refuge in the city.The New York Times - World - Israel -
The U.S. fertility rate fell to 1.62 births per woman in 2023, a 2% decline from a year earlier and the lowest rate since the government began tracking it in the 1930s.
The U.S. fertility rate fell to 1.62 births per woman in 2023, a 2% decline from a year earlier and the lowest rate since the government began tracking it in the 1930s.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Do the GDP and Dow Reflect American Well-Being?
Do the GDP and Dow Reflect American Well-Being?The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. Begins Construction of Gaza Pier as Rafah Invasion Looms
More humanitarian aid could reach the enclave’s north via the floating pier, including if a planned Israeli ground offensive disrupts deliveries in the south.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Rubrik’s stock pops in IPO debut as CEO sees big opportunity in data protection
Rubrik seemed to check off the right boxes for investors Thursday as its stock surged in its public debut.MarketWatch - Business -
Spain’s PM suspends public duties to ‘reflect’ on future after wife is targeted by judicial probe
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he would step back from public duties after a court launched a business corruption probe into his wife’s dealings.NBC News - Top stories -
US growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates
The nation’s economy slowed sharply last quarter to a 1.6% annual pace in the face of high interest rates, but consumers — the main driver of economic growth — kept spending at a solid paceABC News - Top stories -
The experts: librarians on 20 easy, enjoyable ways to read more brilliant books
Do you love reading – but all too often find yourself just scrolling through your phone or watching TV? Here is how to get lost in literature again. In the age of digital distractions, it is easy to struggle to find the time and headspace to get ...The Guardian - World -
Fire burns a restaurant and hotel in eastern India, killing 6 and injuring 20
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Rubrik stock pops 16% in NYSE debut after company prices IPO above range
Rubrik's shares appeared to be attractive to investors that have been starved for new business software names for years.CNBC - Business -
Transportation stocks sink, with industry ETF booking biggest drop since October
Transportation stocks were punished Wednesday, with sharp drops weighing on an exchange-traded fund whose top holdings include airlines, railroads and a trucking company.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 -
Meta’s plans for AI spending spree send shares lower
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Meta’s plans for AI spending spree send shares lower
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 -
Pentagon rushes $1bn in weapons to Kyiv after Biden signs aid bill
US president says ‘we need to move fast’ as Ukrainian troops falter on front linesFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Biden campaign will continue to use TikTok despite divest-or-ban law
US president’s campaign has posted on Chinese-owned video app in attempt to appeal to younger votersFinancial Times - World - Joe Biden -
Fauci to testify before Congress for the first time since stepping down
Anthony Fauci, former chief medical adviser to President Biden, will testify before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on June 3, making it the first time he will appear before a congressional panel since leaving government ...The Hill - Politics -
U.S. weekly jobless claims drop to lowest level since mid-February
Initial jobless claims fell by 5,000 to 207,000 in the week ended April 20, the Labor Department said Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
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 -
Have the Bears and Patriots set up QBs for success? Ranking best situations for rookies since 2000
Chicago and New England have set their future rookie QB up for successCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
IBM’s stock heads toward its worst day since 2021 after earnings
IBM’s earnings showed continued AI momentum, though overall revenue came in a bit light.MarketWatch - Business -
Caterpillar’s stock is falling toward its worst day since 2020 after earnings
Caterpillar Inc. shares were dropping premarket after the company came up a bit short on first-quarter revenue as sales volumes declined.MarketWatch - Business -
First cargo ship passes through new channel since Baltimore bridge collapse
A cargo ship passed through a new deep-water channel in Baltimore on Thursday, the first to cross the new channel since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed last month, shutting down most traffic in the Port of Baltimore. The bulk carrier, Balsa ...The Hill - Politics -
2024 NFL Draft grades: How the Rams got a steal with their first Round 1 pick since 2016
Here's what Los Angeles is getting in edge rusher Jared VerseCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Rams make first 1st-round pick since Jared Goff, take Florida State DL Jared Verse
The Rams went seven years without making a first-round pick. The Matthew Stafford and Jalen Ramsey deals accounted for more than half of that.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Florida -
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 -
Reid edges Monk in closest-ever NBA 6th Man vote
Timberwolves forward Naz Reid was named the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday night.ESPN - Sports - NBA -
German Consumer Confidence Reaches Two-Year High
The forward-looking GfK consumer-climate index for Germany forecast confidence to rise to minus 24.2 in May from minus 27.3 this month, suggesting the country’s economy may have turned a corner and confirming a similar upbeat sentiment reading ...The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
Warriors star Curry named Clutch Player of Year
Warriors star Stephen Curry finished ahead of DeMar DeRozan and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to win the NBA's Clutch Player of the Year Award.ESPN - Sports -
Some missiles fired by Russia at Ukraine have entered Poland's airspace since 2022 in a show of force that risks igniting a wider war, Polish President Andrzej Duda said.
Some missiles fired by Russia at Ukraine have entered Poland’s airspace since 2022 in a show of force that risks igniting a wider war, Polish President Andrzej Duda said.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine