The Hill's Headlines - April 18, 2024
The Hill's Headlines - April 18, 2024
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Yahoo SportsBrittney Griner says she considered suicide during her first weeks in Russian prison
The Phoenix Mercury star spared little detail recounting the horrors of Russian prison.
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Celtics finish off Heat without Kristaps Porziņģis as Boston's 'sixth starter' answers the call
Al Horford stepped up for Boston in Game 5, and now the real test begins for the Celtics, who will likely be without their starting center for the conference semifinals.
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U.S. Congress asks F1 for formal explanation after rejecting Michael Andretti's bid to own a team
F1 rejected Michael Andretti's bid to own a team until at least the 2028 season earlier this year.
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Best credit card sign-up bonuses for May 2024
A great welcome bonus adds a big boost to your first-year credit card rewards. Get started with our top picks today.
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TikTok has launched the careers of countless authors. They say they're worried about what a potential ban could do to the industry.
BookTok has become the most influential platform in the literary space, but it might not be around for long.
- Yahoo Finance
Pfizer stock gains 7% after earnings beat, company calls dividend 'secure'
Pfizer had a surprise beat in its COVID portfolio despite dim forecasts, but the company is still not feeling the love in its stock.
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Lisa Vanderpump uses Febreze to keep her home smelling like 'clean laundry,' not dogs — snag a 2-pack for $11
The Bravo TV star spritzes the deodorizer everywhere, from furniture to makeup bags: 'I'm all about ambience.'
- Yahoo Finance
Starbucks CFO says there are no plans to lower prices, but Wall Street is skeptical of its 2024 plans
The company is planning to introduce new menu items, loyalty offerings, and more, but it likely falls short of what's needed for a turnaround.
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Report: Ryan Garcia tests positive for banned PED after win over Devin Haney
Ryan Garcia beat Devin Haney via majority decision in their bout last month in Brooklyn.
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CVS stock plunges after earnings numbers one analyst 'did not even believe'
CVS warns it could cede Medicare Advantage market share as reimbursement rates pressure the company.
- Yahoo News
Pro-Palestinian protests intensify across U.S. college campuses. Here's where things stand.
Police in cities and towns across the country have been deployed in recent days to clear pro-Palestinian demonstrators from a growing number of encampments and occupied buildings on college and university campuses.
- TechCrunch
Haun Ventures is riding the bitcoin high
Blockchain startups were red-hot when Katie Haun left Andreessen Horowitz in 2021 to launch her own crypto-focused venture firm. Despite having a massive arsenal of dry powder, Haun Ventures didn't rush to scoop up stakes in crypto and web3 on the cheap, and many observers wondered when the firm would pick up its deployment pace. While Haun Ventures says it wasn't exactly sitting on its hands (and capital) through crypto's downturn, the firm was perhaps more cautious than it initially intended.
- Yahoo Finance
AI investments are showing signs of a payoff, but the price is steep
Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft announced they are spending billions to build out their AI capabilities. It'll take time for it to pay off.
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The 30 best Walmart deals to shop this week — save up to 80% on Mother's Day gifts, gardening supplies and more
Some major deals on board: a Dyson stick vac for $100 off, an HP laptop for just $210 and a powerful tower fan at a 40%-plus markdown.
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Reba McEntire, 69, relies on this wrinkle-smoothing 'holy grail' moisturizer for radiant skin
Her makeup artist swears by it for this clever foundation trick for dewy, glowing coverage.
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CD rates today, May 1, 2024 (up to 5.15% APY)
Looking for the best CD rates available today? Here’s a look at where to find the highest rates and whether now is a good time to invest in a CD.
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Biden and Trump say they want to debate, but would they be better off if they didn't?
Both candidates have potential liabilities that could be highlighted under the bright lights of the debate stage.
- Engadget
A researcher is suing Meta for the right to ‘turn off’ Facebook’s news feed
The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University is suing Meta on behalf of a researcher who wants to release a browser extension that would allow people to “effectively turn off” their algorithmic feeds.
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Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst's memoir is published 2 years after her death. Her mom, April Simpkins, hopes 'people can learn from her story.'
Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst's death sparked important conversations about mental health. Her mother April Simpkins is carrying on her legacy in a new memoir.
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Ferrari's F1 cars will race with a special historic livery at the Miami Grand Prix
The Ferrari SF-24 will race in the Miami Grand Prix with a blue and red livery designed to celebrate 70 years of the brand's North American division.