MONTGOMERY, Ala. The fight over whether the U.S. Census Bureau can use a controversial statistical technique to keep peoples information private in the numbers used for drawing political districts on Monday was going before a judicial panel which must decide if the method provides enough data...

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AOL and Yahoo are being sold again, this time to a private equity firm. Wireless company Verizon will sell Verizon Media, which consists of the once-pioneering tech platforms, to Apollo Global Management in a $5 billion deal. Verizon said Monday that it will keep a 10% stake in the new company, ...

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YAZOO CITY, Miss. Multiple tornadoes were reported across Mississippi on Sunday, destroying homes and uprooting trees. There were no immediate reports of injuries. Just south of Yazoo City, Vickie Savell looked at the remains of her brand new mobile home, where she and her husband had just moved in ...

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BANGKOK An ethnic rebel group in northern Myanmar said it shot down a government military helicopter on Monday during heavy fighting over a strategic position. The claim by the Kachin Independence Army came as protests against Myanmars military government continued in Kachin State and elsewhere in ...

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SILVER SPRING, Md. U.S. construction spending bounced back in March following a February beset by frigid cold and winter storms across large swaths of the country. However, spending on construction projects rose just 0.2% in March, the Commerce Department said Monday, significantly less than the 1.7...

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BERLIN Bavarian officials on Monday canceled Oktoberfest festivities for a second year in a row due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, saying that there are too many risks in hosting the celebrations, which traditionally bring in visitors from around the world, during a global pandemic...

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Yandex Self-Driving Group has driven seven million autonomous miles (11.5 million kilometers) since the team was founded in 2017, more than any other company has announced, save for Alphabets Waymo.Yandex Self-Driving Group has driven seven million autonomous miles (11.5 million kilometers) since ...

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From the Census Bureau reported that overall construction spending decreased:Construction spending during March 2021 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,513.1 billion, 0.2 percent above the revised February estimate of $1,509.9 billion. The March figure is 5.3 percent above the ...

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Both billionaire investors have dissed the brokerage for treating the stock market like a casino and enabling speculation among retail traders.

Robinhood co-founder Vlad Tenev, Warren Buffett, and Charlie Munger.
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Robinhood lashed out at ...

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Great companies invest in their culture, and this superstar company has the right money to do it.In this episode of MarketFoolery, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser discuss Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) announcement that it will build a $1 billion campus in the Raleigh, North Carolina, ...

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MHA has asked West Bengal Government for a report on the post-election violence targeting opposition political workers in the state, a spokesperson tweeted...

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OMAHA, Neb. Vice Chairman Greg Abel will succeed billionaire Warren Buffett as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, according to a report. Buffett confirmed the succession plan Monday to CNBC after Berkshire Vice Chairman Charlie Munger let slip the plan during during the companys annual meeting on ...

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The new stimulus package may be delayed by this one thing.The new stimulus package may be delayed by this one thing...

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April is on the books and the SP 500 gained 5.24% last month. With dividends, the index was up 5.34%. Thats the third monthly gain []April is on the books and the SP 500 gained 5.24% last month. With dividends, the index was up 5.34%. Thats the third monthly gain in a row, and ...

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Wealthsimple Technologies Inc. has raised $750 million, propelling the online financial services company to a $5 billion valuation.

The deal for the seven-year-old Toronto-based company was led by U.S. venture capital firms Meritech and Greylock, and is backed by some of Silicon Valley biggest ...

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Demand is recovering rapidly in the Hawaii-based airline's most important market.Like most of its peers in the U.S. airline industry, Hawaiian Holdings (NASDAQ: HA) rang up another sizable loss last quarter. While the Hawaiian Airlines parent reported a 22% sequential increase in revenue to $182 ...

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As the government has opened the vaccination drive for everybody above the age of 18 in India, many people are now looking for vaccinations. However, getting a slot for vaccination has become problematic as the slots are filling up fast...

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This effectively takes Verizon out of the media business.Verizon (NYSE: VZ) announced Monday that it will sell Verizon Media to Apollo Global Management for $5 billion. This includes AOL and Yahoo!, two properties that Verizon once hoped would be the cornerstone of a media empire.Under terms of the ...

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Emmanuelle Bouilhaguet, a TV industry veteran who ran Lagardere Studios Distribution for a decade, has joined The Oligarchs Group (TOG), the banner behind Eric Rochants spy hit series The Bureau, as managing director. The Paris-based company was founded in 2008 by French-...

https://variety.com/2021/tv/global/the-oligarchs-group-lagardere-studios-emmanuelle-bouilhaguet-1234964915/

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Dr. Beth Akers, an economist, has written a book, Making College Pay, about whether college is worth the cost. The book also provides practical advice for families on how to reduce the risks associated with investing in a college education.Dr. Beth Akers, an economist, has written a book, Making ...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/markkantrowitz/2021/05/03/how-to-make-college-pay/

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Yahoo at the end of the last century was the face of the internet, preceding the behemoth tech platforms to follow, such as Google and Facebook.By MICHELLE CHAPMAN and TALI ARBEL | The Associated Press
AOL and Yahoo are being sold again, this time to a private equity firm.
Wireless company Verizon ...

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Marvel has just revealed a first look at one of its most exciting upcoming projects: Eternals, the studios next big superhero team-up thats set to arrive in theaters on November 5th. Its the next big project from Oscar-winning director Chlo Zhao, following her Best Picture and Best Director wins for...

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The initiative - backed by Accenture - was launched last year to look into potential advantages of central bank digital currencies in the US.

Photo taken on Nov. 5, 2020 shows the U.S. Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., the United States.
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The non-profit Digital ...

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FuboTV, a sports-focused pay-TV provider, is joining a growing chorus of streaming companies vying to win ad dollars that are traditionally spent on linear TV. The streamer is participating in the IAB NewFronts this year, where it's pitching a slate of original content plus new ad targeting ...

https://www.adweek.com/convergent-tv/fubotv-pitches-world-cup-and-ad-targeting-at-newfronts/

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It would be a redo of the California initiative that was overturned by voters.Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT) and Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) may end up having to classify their drivers as employees after all.Months after California voters overturned a controversial state law requiring gig-economy companies ...

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Whether youre a new or not-so-new Switch owner, everyone needs some good games to play. If you want some of the best titles released for Nintendos console, you can get them for $20 off their full $60 price. This isnt the first time weve seen these ...

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CNA Financial Corp. (NYSE: CNA) reported better-than-expected net income for the fiscal first quarter on Monday as net investment income showed resilience in recent months. 1. Financial performance CNA Financial said that its net income in the first quarter printed at 224.69 million that translates ...

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EU Pushes Plan To Revive Tourism By Opening Borders To Vaccinated Travelers

Late last month, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen revealed in an interview with the NYT that the EU would soon allow Americans and others who can prove that they have been fully vaccinated travel to popular ...

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Theres rarely a simple answer to this, but the bottom line is that the vast majority of retirees file for Social Security by age 67, although everyone can reap a higher benefit at age 70.Theres rarely a simple answer to this, but the bottom line is that the vast majority of retirees file for Social ...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnwasik/2021/05/03/who-is-likely-to-file-for-social-security-later-in-life/

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With a banner year in the books, volatility traders are well positioned to cash in - and this time around, hedge funds are ready to hire.

From left to right: Millennium founder Izzy Englander, Citadel founder Ken Griffin, Balyasny founder Dmitry Balyasny, Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser, Goldman Sachs ...

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These are two of the largest tech companies in the world.Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) have both built tech empires on a global scale. Alphabet's Google essentially serves as a gateway to the internet, and Apple's hardware products are among the most coveted ...

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Anyone who watched Avengers: Endgame on opening weekend knows the shared excitement of seeing a movie on the big screen. Marvel, the studio behind that superhero blockbuster and dozens of others, paid tribute to that sensation in an emotional feature that gives viewers the first taste ...

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This year's trauma heavily impacted "the hearts, minds, and psyches of women of color" who need a break, says Rha Goddess, cofounder of nFormation.

Many women of color are often the first or one of a few in their corporate environments and the challenging dynamics that come with...

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Worker-safety advocates say encouragement is the best approach on vaccination -- plus paid time to get the shots and recoverOf the many problems confronting Bay Area companies as they move out of pandemic lockdowns and into the workplaces of the future, one issue is proving especially thorny: Do ...

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Capital Group, the parent company of American Funds, is preparing to enter the semitransparent exchange traded funds arena. The California-based fund giant said earlier this year its aiming to launch both equity and fixed income funds under the semitransparent structure early in 2022. Capital...

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US stocks jumped on Monday to near record levels as investors braced for another busy week of corporate earnings.

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US stocks edged higher on Monday as investors await another round of corporate earnings this week.A third of the S&P 500 will report earnings this week, including...

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Ant Group had been valued at nearly $300 billion by Fidelity ahead of its anticipated IPO, which was ultimately shelved late last year.

Jack Ma, executive chairman of the Alibaba Group.
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Fidelity cut Ant Group's implied valuation to $144 billion from $300 billion, ...

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In announcement sure to be welcomed by travelers worldwide, the EU’s executive branch has proposed easing restrictions on visiting the 27-nation bloc as vaccination campaigns keep gathering speed...

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Investors can turn $500 into $5,000 with three growth stocks. The B2Gold stock, ARC Resources stock, and Facedrive stock have tremendous growth potentials in 2021 and beyond.
The post Got $500? 3 Growth Stocks That Could Turn it Into $5,000 appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

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LONDON Queen Elizabeth II stressed the need for reconciliation, equality and mutual understanding as she sent her warmest best wishes to the people of Northern Ireland on Monday to mark what is widely considered to be its centenary. Northern Ireland was created on May 3, 1921, when the Government of...

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Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 9-15: May 9: Todays Birthdays: Actor-turned-politician Glenda Jackson is 85. Guitarist Sonny Curtis of Buddy Holly and The Crickets is 84. Producer-director James L. Brooks is 84. Singer Tommy Roe is 79. Singer-guitarist Richie Furay (Buffalo Springfield, Poco...

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In todays Global Bulletin, Line of Duty finale dashes decades-old TV records in the U.K.; Netflix embarks on production of 1899 from the creators of Dark; and Purin Pictures announces 2021 funding recipients in Southeast Asia. RATINGS BBCs Line of ...

https://variety.com/2021/tv/global/line-of-duty-bbc-netflix-1899-1234964851/

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Three big changes have reduced the support Social Security provides, but for many Americans, they likely went unnoticed.Social Security was established way back in 1935 to provide a safety net for seniors. While it has kept millions of retirees out of poverty and still serves as a financial lifeline...

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BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. Hundreds of people joined Daunte Wrights family and friends on a march through the Minneapolis suburb where he was fatally shot by a police officer during a traffic stop three weeks earlier. Demonstrators on Sunday called for police reform and more serious charges ...

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