Reported 4 months ago
The men's draw at the French Open has reached the semi-final stage with a notable clash between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, while Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud also compete for a spot in the final. The tournament began on May 26, with the women's final on June 8 and the men's final on June 9 at Roland Garros in Paris. Eurosport broadcasts in the UK, and NBC Sports in the US. The total prize money for this year's tournament is £45.7 million, with Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek as defending champions.
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Reported 4 months ago
Michael Dunlop has become the most successful rider in the history of the Isle of Man TT, surpassing his legendary uncle Joey with a record-breaking 27 wins. Overcoming the tragic losses of his father, uncle, and brother in racing accidents, Dunlop's achievements symbolize the Dunlop family's road racing legacy. His diverse victories on various machinery across different classes reflect his talent and determination, with his focus on the Isle of Man TT as the pinnacle of his racing career, resembling Olympic gold medals in the sport.
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Reported 4 months ago
The Flyers and their fans still eagerly await news on top prospect Matvei Michkov's potential early arrival, though the team's expectations of him finishing his KHL contract remain the same until at least 2026-27. The Flyers' leadership, including Dan Hilferty and Keith Jones, humorously address the anticipation surrounding Michkov's status but emphasize that the team will continue to wait and watch regardless of the outcome, maintaining excitement for his potential impact when he does join the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Reported 4 months ago
Jeremy Renner, the Marvel star, revealed on a podcast that he turned down the opportunity to reprise his role in Mission: Impossible — Fallout to spend time with his 11-year-old daughter, Ava. Renner explained that he couldn't commit to a year and a half schedule abroad and chose to prioritize being a dad instead. He also mentioned declining a week-long trip overseas just to have his character killed off in the franchise, emphasizing the importance of doing things right when involving his character. Renner expressed hope for potential future projects when his daughter grows older.
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Reported 4 months ago
Robert Irwin, son of Steve Irwin, shared a video warning fans to check under gym weights in case of unexpected creatures, but some were more captivated by his muscular arms. Despite the gym safety advice, many fans couldn't help but focus on Irwin's physical fitness, commenting on his impressive muscles and dubbing him 'World's Most Eligible Bachelor.' Irwin himself expressed humility at the attention, stating he hadn't quite come to terms with the heartthrob label yet.
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Reported 4 months ago
During a podcast with Kelly Ripa, Andy Cohen shared an incident where a famous actress threatened to walk off his show, Watch What Happens Live, due to a sensitive question being asked. The situation escalated, with the guest's publicist informing Cohen she was leaving during the break, leading to a tense moment with the second guest also getting involved. Ultimately, the situation was diffused, but Cohen's executive producer was urging him to cut to a break to manage the situation. The incident is one of many memorable moments from Cohen's 15-year tenure as host of the late-night show.
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Reported 4 months ago
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Reported 4 months ago
WNBA球員Angel Reese在周二的Sky-Liberty比賽中因與裁判發生爭執被驅逐，主裁Maj Forsberg表示，Reese因為「不尊重地對裁判發言」和「拒絕裁判指示」獲得兩次技術犯規，最終被驅逐。Chicago Tribune的Julia Poe報導稱，WNBA計劃撤銷Reese的其中一次技術犯規，顯示聯盟認為第二次技術犯規對Reese是不恰當的。事後，Bulls隊控衛Lonzo Ball表示將支付Reese的罰款，認為這次驅逐是不恰當的。
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Reported 4 months ago
Freedom Capital Markets Chief Global Strategist, Jay Woods, discusses the performance of retail sector stocks with Market Domination host Julie Hyman. While Costco remains a 'good buy' due to strong technicals and consistent earnings despite a high P/E ratio, Woods advises avoiding Dollar Tree which has seen negative price action and faces competition from big retailers lowering prices. Costco's stock has risen by 23% since January, while Dollar Tree has dropped by 20% after disappointing earnings. Woods emphasizes the importance of considering both technical and fundamental factors when evaluating stock performance.
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Reported 4 months ago
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that most people who received financial assistance from Norfolk Southern following a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, in 2023 will not have to pay taxes on the aid payments. The IRS ruling states that the payments for temporary housing and belongings replacement are not taxable due to the derailment being classified as an 'event of a catastrophic nature.' Residents, who had initially been told they needed to pay taxes on the money received, are relieved by the decision, and the railroad has paid over $21 million to residents out of the $107 million in total assistance following the crash.
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Reported 4 months ago
Showrunner Graham Wagner expresses that production for Fallout season 2 is moving swiftly, with groundwork already laid from season 1. Following the success of the show based on the video game franchise, the team is eager to delve into new storylines set in a specific location teased in the season 1 finale. Wagner and co-showrunner Geneva Robertson-Dworet are enthusiastic about the opportunities to explore fresh ideas in the upcoming season, which is set to come quickly on the heels of the first season's popularity on Prime Video.
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Reported 4 months ago
A man in Mexico died after contracting a new strain of bird flu never before seen in humans, confirmed by the World Health Organization. The 59-year-old patient had no history of exposure to poultry or animals and had underlying health conditions. The risk to the general public is currently low, with no further reported cases after investigation. Researchers are monitoring the situation and calling for more surveillance to determine the source of the virus.
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Reported 4 months ago
A viral photo on June 4, 2024, claiming to show a giant octopus washed up on an Indonesian beach is debunked as fake. The image, with no credible source, was actually generated by artificial intelligence (AI). The picture, shared by Instagram user best_of_ai_, was identified as a fictional creation titled 'The Mourning of the Abyssal Titans.' The image's backstory detailed a mythical scene involving a massive octopus and beachgoers, but it was confirmed to be a digitally manipulated piece. The fact-checking process used tools like Google's reverse-image search to verify the authenticity, confirming the image as a result of AI manipulation, not a real occurrence.
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Reported 4 months ago
Lululemon Athletica（LULU）股票在盈利数据发布后的盘后交易中飙升。该零售商公布的第一季度每股盈利为2.54美元，超过2.39美元的预期。净营收为221亿美元，略低于220亿美元的预期。Lululemon将全年盈利指导提高至每股14.27至14.47美元，之前预期为14至14.20美元。此外，该零售商还通过10亿美元增加了股票回购计划。详情可参见市场专家解读和最新市场动态。
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Reported 4 months ago
According to Stifel's chief economist Lindsey Piegza, the Federal Reserve's cessation of interest rate increases in July 2023 may not have been adequate, resulting in persistent high inflation levels in the U.S. Piegza argues that the Fed's emphasis on achieving a soft landing led to insufficient tightening, preventing a return to price stability. She believes that further rate hikes might be necessary to address the ongoing inflation issue, despite market expectations of rate cuts earlier in the year.
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Reported 4 months ago
周三，AI技术巨擘Nvidia的股票创下新高，首次市值突破3万亿美元，成为美国第二大市值公司，超过苹果，但仍落后于微软。Yahoo Finance的Dan Howley讨论了Nvidia股价突破3万亿美元的情况，以及推动该股上涨的因素。请查看与Nvidia创始人兼首席执行官Jensen Huang的Yahoo Finance专访，获取更多专家见解和最新市场动态。点击这里观看《Market Domination Overtime》的完整集。
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Reported 4 months ago
Treasury yields are declining, with experts discussing the market state and potential Fed interest rate moves. Morgan Stanley's Michael Kushma and Truist's Chip Hughey believe recent positive economic data has reignited the 'soft landing' narrative, with predictions of rate cuts by the Fed. While Hughey foresees a rate cut in September, Kushma anticipates 100 basis points of cuts within a year. The experts also touch on the vulnerability of soft landing forecasts and advise on fixed income allocation in the current environment.
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Reported 4 months ago
Argentina's President Javier Milei is facing opposition from the Senate in passing his market-friendly reform package, with key fiscal chapters at risk of being rejected in an upcoming vote. The opposition is aiming to reject reintroducing income taxes, expanding executive powers, and privatizing state-owned companies, leading to challenges in passing the bill. Argentina's markets have been affected as the bill faces unexpected obstacles, with the potential for Milei's party to struggle to gather enough votes for approval.
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Reported 4 months ago
一起沙門氏菌爆發已在26個州和哥倫比亞特區感染162人，潛在地可能與佛羅里達種植的小黃瓜有關聯，美國食品和藥物管理局的一份聲明指出，並可能與另一起158人受影響的爆發有關。Delray的Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc.自願召回自2024年5月17日至5月21日以散裝箱直接運送到14個州的零售配送中心、批發商和食品服務分銷商的小黃瓜，因為賓夕法尼亞州農業部發現一份小黃瓜樣本對 Salmonella africana 檢測呈陽性。FDA一直在調查是否存在任何可能與爆發相關的聯繫。
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Reported 4 months ago
An expert panel advising the FDA voted against recommending approval of MDMA as a psychotherapeutic catalyst due to concerns about its safety and effectiveness in treating PTSD. The panel questioned the unblinding of subjects in studies, potential underreporting of adverse events, and inadequate assessment of MDMA's abuse potential, despite positive results showing significant reductions in CAPS-5 scores. The FDA's advisers also raised worries about the lack of blinding, underreported negative effects, and an incident of sexual misconduct involving therapists. The decision poses a setback for efforts to introduce MDMA-assisted therapy, despite recognition as a 'breakthrough therapy' with potential benefits for PTSD patients.
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Reported 4 months ago
Nvidia's stock rose over 5% on Wednesday, pushing its market cap over $3 trillion for the first time. The surge was driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's latest purchase of cutting-edge technology from ASML, as well as strong results from Hewlett Packard Enterprise attributed to growing AI demand. With Nvidia being a key player in the AI chip market, the continued acceleration of AI adoption is seen as beneficial for the company, especially as excitement grows ahead of its upcoming stock split and the expanding generative AI market projected to reach trillions in value.
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Reported 4 months ago
Boeing successfully launched its initial manned space flight, with the Boeing Starliner carrying two astronauts to orbit on a journey to the international space station. This endeavor, a decade in the making for Boeing, faced setbacks with a failed unmanned launch in 2019 and an aborted crewed flight last year. The successful flight marks a significant milestone in Boeing's efforts to compete in the space industry against SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, who has achieved multiple successful space missions.
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Reported 4 months ago
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Reported 4 months ago
During a trading glitch on Monday, some Berkshire Hathaway investors tried to purchase steeply discounted Class A shares, but ended up acquiring shares at full price as trading resumed. Users reported issues with filled orders once trading resumed, resulting in single shares, margin debt, and losses. The glitch also affected other companies on the NYSE, with the exchange busting trades executed below a certain price. Electronic brokerages, including Interactive Brokers and Charles Schwab, are working to reverse orders filled due to the glitch.
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