Google is launching a redesigned version of Google News on desktop that users can customize to meet their information needs. This update adds: The ability to add filters Customizable topics An expanded Fact Check section Google says the new look for Google News on desktop is inspired by feedback received from readers. Today also happens to mark the 20th anniversary of Google News —one of the earliest tools for aggregating news stories in real time. Here’s more about what’s new with… Source link
Read More »Dana White suggests Nate Diaz go fight Jake Paul
Sit down and get ready to hear some shocking news: Nate Diaz is not happy with the UFC. OK, maybe that isn’t very shocking. Maybe it’s been the intermittent status quo for months if not years, and Diaz is once again pushing for the UFC to either give him the fight he wants or let him find that fight for himself. Diaz kicked off his latest public dispute with the promotion on Monday when he tweeted a public demand to be either given a fight in July or August or to release him from his contract…. Source link
Read More »Stock rally fizzles on revived inflation fears
By Sam Byford TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks slipped across the board on Wednesday, failing to extend Wall Street’s rally as persistent worries about interest rates and inflation remained a key focus for investors, while the Japanese yen hit a fresh 24-year low against the dollar. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 1.39%, still up 1.02% on the more than five-week low it hit on Monday. Tokyo’s Nikkei gave up early gains and was flat. Investors are continuing to… Source link
Read More »Larry Ogunjobi joins Mason Rudolph on Steelers
Out of the 32 NFL teams Larry Ogunjobi could have possibly signed with, this is probably the last one anybody would guess. The former Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, the team announced on Tuesday. Financial terms were not disclosed. Why would this be a surprise? Well, you may remember a certain game in the 2019 season that ended with Browns defensive end Myles Garrett infamously bashing Steelers… Source link
Read More »Ted Cruz Is A Microtransaction Whale
Senator Ted Cruz Senator Ted Cruz is a man who were I to list all his political and moral shortcomings would be detaining you for hours. He is also, like most of us, someone who plays video games, and how he plays them will not be a surprise to anyone. Here’s a little excerpt from the latest episode of Cruz’s own podcast, which he runs with co-host Michael Knowles: Read more That clip and quotes above are missing a bit of the conversation; the actual segment from his podcast runs a little… Source link
Read More »Factbox-Alibaba and Ant’s ties are starting to fray under China’s glare
By Yingzhi Yang and Brenda Goh BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Ant Group was spun off from Alibaba Group Holding 11 years ago but the two Jack Ma-founded companies had continued to collaborate closely, and even function as one company in some aspects, to maximise their competitive advantage. Since late last year, though, the duo have been taking concrete steps to set strict operational boundaries, according to sources familiar with the matter. Here are details about their shared history, and how… Source link
Read More »Stocks rise after S&P 500’s worst week since March 2020
U.S. stocks rose Tuesday as traders returned from a long weekend, with equities recouping some losses following the S&P 500’s worst week since March 2020. The S&P 500 advanced by 2.45% in its best day in three weeks, ending at 3,764.84 and recovering some declines after plunging by 5.8% last week. The Nasdaq Composite gained 2.5% to end at 11,069.30, and the Dow added more than 643 points, or 2.2%, to end at 30,531.77 and post its best single-day gain since May 4. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) rose back… Source link
Read More »3 legal stories to watch
This holiday-shortened week, Yahoo Finance is tracking three major legal stories: the Supreme Court’s impending decision on whether to overturn Roe v. Wade; Apple’s response to a historic labor union vote; and Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s ongoing feud with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Here’s more on these three stories: Will the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade? The case is slated to determine whether the U.S. will continue to guarantee a Constitutional right to elective abortion,… Source link
Read More »Rob Gronkowski retires from Tampa Bay Buccaneers
For a second time, Rob Gronkowski is calling it quits. The five-time Pro Bowl and four-time All-Pro tight end known as much for his big personality as his proficiency on the football field announced his retirement from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In college, I was asked to write about a dream job opportunity that I wanted to pursue and where the location would be. Every time I had to write about my future, no matter what, I picked being a professional football player. For that assignment though,… Source link
Read More »Yahoo DFS Baseball: Tuesday Picks
This article is part of our Yahoo DFS Baseball series. Tuesday will bring plenty of action across baseball with all 30 teams in action. There are some noteworthy series, including the Rays hosting the Yankees. Another battle between teams with playoff aspirations will feature the Astros taking on the Mets. While those series are exciting, there is the potential for a few lopsided affairs, as well. One that sticks out is the Tigers playing the second game of their series with the Red… Source link
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