Top Stories: Wednesday, May 1
Top Stories: Wednesday, May 1
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Yahoo FinanceNetflix ad tier reaches 40 million monthly active users
The announcement marked a big increase from the 5 million users the company disclosed one year ago.
- Yahoo News
Biden and Trump agree to presidential debates in June, September — but with some big changes
Here’s what will be different this time — and why it matters.
- Yahoo Finance
Used car prices fall again in April, down nearly 17% from pandemic highs
Vehicle prices continued their downward trend in April as costs continue to moderate from pandemic-era highs.
- Yahoo Sports
PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy says PGA Tour is ‘in a worse place’ today
McIlroy called the resignation of Jimmy Dunne from the Tour board 'a huge loss for the PGA Tour.'
- TechCrunch
Android’s new Theft Detection Lock helps deter smartphone snatch and grabs
Google on Wednesday and its Google I/O 2024 developer conference announced an upcoming feature for Android called Theft Detection Lock, designed to protect against this growing threat. When triggered, the AI-powered feature will automatically lock the device down.
- TechCrunch
Google I/O 2024: Here's everything Google just announced
It’s that moment you’ve been waiting for all year: Google I/O keynote day! Google kicked off its developer conference each year with a rapid-fire stream of announcements, including many unveilings of recent things it's been working on. On Wednesday, Google announced it is adding new security and privacy protections to Android, including on-device live threat detection to catch malicious apps, new safeguards for screen sharing, and better security against cell site simulators.
- TechCrunch
Uber has a new way to solve the concert traffic problem
Uber is taking a shuttle product it developed for commuters in India and Egypt and converting it for an American audience. The ride-hail and delivery giant announced Wednesday at its annual Go-Get event in New York City that it will launch a shuttle service in certain U.S. cities this summer. Uber Shuttle in the U.S. will repurpose the technology and business model that Uber has built to help commuters in emerging markets where there's a public transportation gap.
- Yahoo Sports
Former Augusta National Golf Club employee pleads guilty to stealing millions in Masters memorabilia
Richard Globensky will be sentenced in October and faces a maximum of 10 years in prison.
- Yahoo Finance
Stock market today: Stocks eye record highs as cooler inflation revives Fed rate cut hopes
Stocks edged higher on Wednesday as investors digested fresh readings on inflation and consumer spending.
- Yahoo Finance
Housing costs still push inflation higher but rise at slowest annual rate in two years
Shelter costs continued to pressure inflation in April, but a moderation continues and economists expect these pressure to ease in the months ahead.
- Yahoo Finance
Grocery prices jumped 1.2% last month as food inflation returns to pre-pandemic levels
Food prices were unchanged month over month as shoppers get used to higher bills.
- Yahoo Finance
Wall Street just gave its highest forecast yet for the S&P
BMO Capital Markets chief investment strategist Brian Belski sees the S&P 500 ending 2024 at 5,600 as stock momentum is "likely to persist."
- Yahoo Life Shopping
These are the best under eye creams of 2024, tested and reviewed
From bags to dark circles, wrinkles to crepey skin, the delicate area under our eyes poses a host of issues. Here's how to safely target them.
- Yahoo Finance
GameStop stock tanks 25% as meme rally fades
GameStop stock fell after a two-day meme stock rally.
- Yahoo Entertainment
The It List: 'Bridgerton' returns with a steamy Season 3, 'Back to Black' shows Amy Winehouse's rise to fame, 'I Saw the TV Glow' blurs reality and real life
The beloved Regency-era romance makes a triumphant return to Netflix.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
'My 40-year-old eyes need this': A magnifying mirror is a travel must-have — this fan-fave is down to $8
This LED travel compact is sure to save the day in dimly lit bathrooms and hotels.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
I love a good hands-free bag, and these Coach Outlet crossbody options are topping my list this spring
Great for travel or running errands, these stylish carryalls make it all a little easier.
- Yahoo Sports
Formula 1: Alex Albon signs contract extension with Williams
Albon's contract was up after the 2025 season.
- Yahoo Finance
JPMorgan gives a lift to another troubled regional bank
JPMorgan Chase is once again providing a lift to another troubled regional lender a year after it helped calm a banking crisis. This time, it's NYCB.
- Autoblog
25 cars most likely, and 25 least likely, to face future recalls
Automotive data firm iSeeCars looked at past government vehicle recall data and then projected future likely recall expectations, creating a list of cars most and least likely to be recalled.