House Speaker Mike Johnson risks backlash for bill with aid to Ukraine, Israel
House Speaker Mike Johnson took a bold step to pass aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, which had been stalled in a political fight in Washington for several months
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Mike Tyson’s fight against Jake Paul will be a sanctioned professional bout after all
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NBA playoffs: Kristaps Porzingis limps off floor with non-contact calf injury vs. Heat
Porzingis immediately called to be removed from the game and was listed as doubtful at halftime.
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TechCrunch Space: Rapidly responsive... space stations!?
While there are scant details as to the mission profile, I can't help but feel ultra-intrigued by this news from space station developer Gravitics, which was selected to develop orbital platforms to enable rapid response space missions. Gravitics co-founder and CMO Mike DeRosa did clarify in an email that the company is not putting a module on a rocket for a tactically responsive launch. Instead, the mission is related to developing “platforms to enable a new kind of tactically responsive space mission,” he said.
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The US Supreme Court rejects Elon Musk’s appeal in ‘funding secured’ tweet ruling
On Monday, the US Supreme Court dismissed Elon Musk’s appeal about a 2018 SEC settlement regarding a “funding secured” tweet. The conservative-majority court passed on Musk’s attempt to throw out the agreement.
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Inside the ‘cold war’ at Techstars as CEO Mäelle Gavet hires, fires, fights to force change
Last spring, founders from all over the world began their treks to Techstars’ Stockholm accelerator program. The bank’s parent company, SVB Financial, was a major investor in Techstars and, like much of the startup world, Techstars had a sizable deposit there, according to sources. A day before the bank completely collapsed, Techstars Stockholm Managing Director Alfredo Jollon posted an essay on LinkedIn saying he had bought shares in SVB Financial.
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Peacock is raising prices again, just in time for the Olympics
Peacock is raising its subscription prices for the second time in a year. Starting in July, subscriptions will cost $8 to $14 per month.
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House to vote on antisemitism bill amid campus protests over the war in Gaza
While it’s expected to pass, the resolution will likely expose a bitter divide between moderate and progressive Democrats over the war in Gaza.
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2024 NFL Draft: Fantasy football fits we love — and some we're questioning
With the NFL Draft in the books, fantasy football Matt Harmon breaks down the landing spots he loved to see, and those he's not a fan of.
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Polestar 5 prototype charges from 10% to 80% in 10 minutes
Polestar managed to charge one of its electric prototypes from 10% to 80% in about 10 minutes thanks to new technology.
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The best Amazon deals to shop this week: Save up to 80% on early Mother's Day gifts, tech gadgets, gardening essentials and more
How does an everlasting Lego bouquet for Mom or a laptop marked down by over $1,000 sound?
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The stock market has a 'systemic problem'
Rising Treasury yields are once again a headwind for stocks. Strategists don't see relief coming unless Fed Chair Jerome Powell is surprisingly dovish in his press conference on Wednesday.
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Formula 1: Miami Grand Prix sends cease and desist letter to prevent Donald Trump fundraiser during race
Race organizers say they'll revoke a Trump fundraiser's suite license if he holds an event for the former president on Sunday at the race.
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Investors confused about the Fed's rate path look to Jay Powell for answers
Investors are hoping Fed Chair Jerome Powell will provide some answers this week about everything from the unpredictable path of inflation to whether 2024 rate cuts are still a possibility.
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What's the fuss over Froot Loops and red dye 40? Here's what you need to know about the possible ban.
A California bill seeks to ban foods with red dye 40, along with 5 other dyes, from schools. Here's what you need to know.
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Falcons ownership endorsed the Michael Penix Jr. pick and put Kirk Cousins on the clock. Now what?
Cousins doesn’t have a track record inside the team. Unlike Alex Smith, Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers, there are no entrenched locker room soldiers behind him.
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2024 NFL Draft grades: New York Giants make improvements at wide receiver, tight end and safety — but no QB
Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Giants' 2024 draft.
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McConnell stands by Trump immunity stance, criticizes Tucker Carlson's 'destructive' rhetoric
University leaders need to "control" pro-Palestinian protestors, the Senator said.
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Falcons QB Kirk Cousins 'doesn't have to look over his shoulder' for Michael Penix Jr., says Raheem Morris
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris says Cousins and Penix will not be competing.
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2024 NFL Draft grades: Washington Commanders did pretty well, but everything hinges on Jayden Daniels
Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Commanders' 2024 draft.