Reported 4 months ago
San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano has been permanently banned from Major League Baseball for betting over $150,000 on baseball, including MLB games. The 24-year-old player is the first active player to receive a lifetime ban for gambling since 1924. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred emphasized the importance of upholding the integrity of the sport, with Marcano being found guilty of placing 387 baseball bets, including ones related to Pittsburgh Pirates games while he was on the team. Marcano has not played in any games he bet on due to injury, losing most of his wagers. The league also suspended Oakland Athletics pitcher Michael Kelly and three minor leaguers for betting on baseball games.
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Reported 4 months ago
Paramount（PARA，PARAA）据称已同意与Skydance Media合并的交易条款。MoffettNathanson的高级研究分析师罗伯特·菲什曼加入Catalysts，解读投资者应如何看待此举。尽管公司已经制定了如果交易破裂的计划，但他认为交易达成可能性更大。无论如何，他强调Paramount应继续专注削减成本，因为广告等方面的挑战仍在加剧，整个电视生态系统正面临严峻挑战。
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Reported 4 months ago
航空公司和能源公司在罕見的替代燃料供應問題上發生衝突，航空公司難以平衡創紀錄的需求、供應鏈問題和達到環境目標的壓力。航空業承諾到2050年將淨排放降至零，主要通過植物基可持續航空燃料（SAF）。然而，由於目前的SAF供應僅覆蓋航空公司燃料需求的0.5％，國際航空運輸協會的年度會議上出現了分歧。
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Reported 4 months ago
美国银行维持对Nvidia股票的买入评级，并将该芯片巨头的目标股价上调至每股1500美元。高级半导体分析师Vivek Arya在美国银行全球技术大会上表示，Nvidia正引领AI芯片竞赛向其他行业（如云计算和汽车）扩展，认为Nvidia目前领先进行加速计算，预计每年加速计算支出为250至5000亿美元。Nvidia计划为现有股东实施10股合1拆股，股票将于6月10日（周一）以调整后的价格开始公开交易。
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Reported 4 months ago
Sean Baker's 'Anora,' a film about an exotic dancer and sex worker marrying a Russian oligarch's son, is set to premiere in limited release on October 18 by Neon. This indie studio has a successful history with fall releases, having launched previous Palme d'Or winners like 'Parasite.' 'Anora' received praise at Cannes for its portrayal of two cultures and languages, starring Mikey Madison and Mark Eidelstein. Neon, known for distributing 'Parasite,' has a track record of successful Palme d'Or winners, including last year's 'Anatomy of a Fall.'
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Reported 4 months ago
Turkey is contemplating taxing profits from stock and crypto investments to tighten its finances. This proposal caused stocks and the lira to drop. The Treasury and Finance Minister discussed the plans, emphasizing the need for proper financial income taxation. Although no final decisions have been made, this move may reduce volatility and speculation in the long term. The proposal comes as Turkish interest in the stock market has grown significantly.
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Reported 4 months ago
Citron Research's founder Andrew Left is once again betting against GameStop, a favorite among retail investors, three years after being squeezed by the surge in 2021. Left closed his short position in GameStop at a loss in 2021 when retail traders drove rallies, costing bearish investors billions. Left, known for short selling, mentioned that he is less exposed this time and believes that GameStop's financials have deteriorated, making it a good short. Despite staying less vocal, he has continued to short stocks. GameStop shares fell 5.9% after a recent surge involving Keith Gill, a key figure in the 2021 meme stocks frenzy.
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Reported 4 months ago
Microsoft has announced plans for employee layoffs and Google is reportedly set to follow suit, with over 1000 people expected to be affected. Despite strong financial standings, both companies are restructuring their workforce. The tech industry is undergoing adjustments in various units, such as Microsoft's mixed reality division and Google's cloud unit, aiming for strategic realignment and investment in cloud services and AI capabilities.
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Reported 4 months ago
A proposal to use MDMA as a treatment for PTSD faced criticism as FDA advisers voted 10-1 against the drug's overall benefits, citing flawed study data and potential risks. The negative opinion could influence the FDA's decision in August. This setback impacts psychedelic advocates who hope to bring banned drugs like MDMA into mainstream medical use. The criticism focused on study flaws, lack of diversity in participants, and allegations of misconduct. This ruling could also affect financial investments in the psychedelic industry and the future review of other mind-altering drugs like LSD and psilocybin.
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Reported 4 months ago
MLB宣布對五名球員，包括運動家隊的投手邁克爾·凱利，因涉嫌違反聯盟運動賭博規則和政策而實施禁賽。凱利因從2021年10月5日至10月17日在關於九場MLB比賽的十次賭注中涉入，其中包括對比賽結果的賭注，比分的over/under賭注和個別投手的三振總數。其他四名球員，除了馬爾卡諾外，也都獲得了一年的禁賽。馬爾卡諾被終生禁賽。MLB將繼續加強監察賭博行為，並重視保護比賽的完整性。
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Reported 4 months ago
Eight Black employees have filed a lawsuit against General Mills, accusing the company of tolerating racism at a suburban Atlanta plant. The employees allege that white managers at the Covington plant favored whites for promotions, subjected Black workers to tougher standards, and engaged in discriminatory behavior. The lawsuit also mentions instances of racist symbols being used to intimidate Black workers. General Mills has not yet responded to the allegations.
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Reported 4 months ago
Defending champion Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the French Open before the quarter-final match due to a knee injury. Djokovic, who was aiming for his 25th Grand Slam title, had blamed the clay court conditions for aggravating the problem, later diagnosed as a torn medial meniscus. This withdrawal means Djokovic will lose his world number one ranking and raises doubts about his participation in Wimbledon. The injury also jeopardizes his ambition to win an Olympic gold at Paris 2024.
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Reported 4 months ago
A Michigan couple renovating their home near Lake Huron found a 20-foot-deep Prohibition-era tunnel likely used for smuggling alcohol into the US under their broken jacuzzi. The tunnel connects to a waterway, impossible to pump out, and is believed to be part of a larger tunnel system used for bootlegging activities. The couple plans to explore further, potentially turning the space into a game room or bowling alley.
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Reported 4 months ago
Air Canada plans to increase its services to India by 40% in the 2024-2025 season, introducing new nonstop flights between Toronto and Mumbai, as well as connecting existing flights to London with ongoing flights to New Delhi. The airline aims to build additional scale at their hubs in time for Diwali festivities, offering more travel options between India and Canada. Air Canada's increased focus on India is in response to growing demand post-pandemic, with other airlines also recognizing the country as a rapidly growing market for international travel.
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Reported 4 months ago
自稱「Roaring Kitty」的潮流交易人面臨被股票交易平台E-Trade封禁的可能性，原因是其被指控進行市場操控，由於在社交媒體發文揭露其對GameStop（GME）的持倉，引發該公司股價大漲。隨後的調查發現，他在那條推文發出前曾進行大量GameStop期權的購買。然而，如果該平台決定封禁Keith Gill，這將導致其客戶基礎的大部分損失，對E-Trade帶來更廣泛的影響。雖然《華爾街日報》記者AnnaMaria Andriotis解析了事件的細節時間軸，但也指出這個問題存在一定的「灰色地帶」，且正在引起監管機構的關注。
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Reported 4 months ago
Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming service, Max, has decided to increase the prices of its ad-based subscriptions, with the Ad-free plan moving from $15.99 to $16.99 per month and the Ultimate Ad-free plan going from $19.99 to $20.99 per month. Existing subscribers will see the price hikes on their bills starting from their next billing cycle on or after July 4, after being notified 30 days in advance. The ad-supported tier remains unchanged at $9.99 per month. The reasons for the sudden price hike are not explicitly stated, but the timing coincides with the upcoming release of House of the Dragon Season 2 on the platform. As a result, existing and potential customers will need to carefully consider these changes before investing in a subscription.
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Reported 4 months ago
Wall Street has successfully cleared the final major hurdle in transitioning to the faster T+1 settlement system, with trade failures dropping below previous levels. The Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. reported lower fail rates on Monday following the introduction of the new rules by the Securities and Exchange Commission, which shortened the trade completion period from two days to one. The industry's preparation efforts paid off as the transition to T+1 went relatively smoothly, with financial institutions worldwide adapting to the new system through workforce reallocation and process overhauls.
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Reported 4 months ago
Cisco於斯德哥爾摩發表，推出一個價值10億美元的基金，以投資人工智慧初創公司，加入眾多大型科技公司的行列，匆忙投資於小型人工智慧公司中。通過其投資部門，公司正在投資於Cohere、Mistral AI和Scale AI等公司，已經承諾了基金的近2億美元，Scale AI AI數據初創公司估值近140億美元，而所謂的基礎模型開發者Cohere和Mistral據稱正在與投資者洽談籌集每家估值50億美元資金的事宜。
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Reported 4 months ago
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen expressed that the team currently has the worst facilities in the NFL, emphasizing the need for updates. Despite this, he acknowledged the organization's commitment to providing better resources for players and staff to succeed. The Panthers have already begun the upgrade process by starting construction on a new field house. Thielen highlighted the challenges of not having an indoor facility currently and the team's resilience in making do with the existing facilities until improvements are made.
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Reported 4 months ago
The Push (2018) is an inspiring American documentary-drama film available for streaming on Netflix. The movie follows the remarkable journey of sports icon Grant Korgan, who transformed his disability into strength, creating a new history. Directed by Grant Korgan and Geoff Callahan, viewers can enjoy The Push on Netflix by subscribing to different plans for ad-supported, standard, or premium services.
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Reported 4 months ago
BuzzFeed's article recounts 18 chilling and unexplainable experiences that continue to haunt individuals, ranging from ominous dreams foreshadowing tragic events to eerie encounters with the supernatural. Accounts include premonitions before 9/11, whispers from beyond, mysterious lifesaving taps, ghostly warnings, and inexplicable occurrences that defy logical explanation, leaving lasting impacts on those who experienced them.
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Reported 4 months ago
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the French Open due to a knee injury, ending his title defense and resulting in him losing the No. 1 ranking. He will have to wait until 2025 to attempt winning all four major tournaments in a year. On a positive note, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff are set for a rematch in the semifinals, with Swiatek demonstrating strong performance at Roland Garros.
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Reported 4 months ago
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Reported 4 months ago
Lily Gladstone, co-starring in 'Under the Bridge' with Riley Keough, praises Keough's distinctive work and compassion, citing her role in 'American Honey' and 'War Pony,' as well as her dedication to young actors. Gladstone admires Keough's nuanced performances and describes her as both goofy and compassionate, impressed by her ability to subtly convey emotions on screen. The IndieWire article highlights Keough's talent and allyship within Indian country, with a focus on their work together in the TV series 'Under the Bridge.'
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Reported 4 months ago
Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis confirms his return for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night after missing 10 playoff games due to a calf injury sustained on April 29. Porzingis, who has been sidelined since then, participated in multiple scrimmages, indicating his readiness to play. Despite uncertainty regarding his condition, Porzingis aims to boost the Celtics as they pursue their first NBA title in 15 years.
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