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It’s getting more difficult these days to tell the difference between streaming platforms and cable with bundling and rising prices. Getty Images

Streaming looking more like cable with price hikes, bundling

GameStop's stock went through the roof after meme-stock icon Keith Gill, aka Roaring Kitty, made his first public post in nearly three years. Getty Images

GameStop stock roars back on Monday with help from Roaring Kitty posts

Climate activists attempted to storm a Tesla facility in Germany because of a proposed expansion that will destroy 250 acres of trees. Reuters

Climate activists try to storm Tesla plant in Germany, clash with police

In the world of beer, Bud Light is still feeling fallout from a boycott that started more than a year ago. In the first quarter of 2024, Anheuser-Busch, known for its Bud Light brand, got some good news – it beat earnings expectations despite the boycott that started in April 2023 after Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender influencer, promoted the beer on Instagram. Getty Images

A year after Bud Light boycott began, Anheuser-Busch sales still down

The Senate reauthorized the FAA with a 5-year, $105 billion bill to enhance air travel safety and customer service. Getty Images

Senate passes sweeping FAA bill focused on safety, consumer protections

Hunter Biden’s trial will proceed in June after a federal appeals court denied his request to dismiss gun charges in Delaware. Getty Images

Federal appeals court rejects Hunter Biden’s dismissal request in gun case

After hours of testimony by Stormy Daniels, lawyers for former President Donald Trump requested a mistrial. Getty Images

Judge denies Donald Trump’s request for mistrial after Stormy Daniels concludes testimony

President Joe Biden expressed frustration over delays in emergency relief distribution after Hurricane Beryl due to difficulties contacting Texas officials. Reuters

Biden says US will not supply weapons to Israel for Rafah operation

In a new initiative aimed at raising funds for global conservation efforts, nature now has its own artist page on Spotify. Sounds Right

Nature gets its own artist page on Spotify to support global conservation efforts

Apple's new ad featuring the new ultra-thin iPad is drawing criticism from many social media users. It shows the destruction of many creative objects, in which it shows the iPad can supposedly do all task the crushed objects can do. Apple

Apple’s newest ad is pushing the wrong buttons for many social media users

Forget rate cuts: Former Kansas City Fed President Thomas Hoenig told SAN the Fed's current rate isn't restrictive enough to fight inflation. Reuters

Fmr. Fed president: If the Fed wants 2% inflation, they have to raise rates

ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Thursday that it caught groups from Russia, China, Iran and Israel using its technology to try to influence political discourse around the world Getty Images

OpenAI partners with publisher of People magazine

China has yet to retaliate for U.S. legislation that either bans or forces the sale of TikTok. But history tells us something is coming. Getty Images

With TikTok ban, US raises stakes in US-China tit for tat

TikTok and ByteDance are suing to block the looming TikTok ban, claiming the law violates the U.S. Constitution. Getty Images

TikTok and ByteDance fight back, sue US government over potential ban

Survey data shows most renters find obtaining a mortgage difficult, while homeowners are staying put amid rising rates and housing costs. Getty Images

Majority of US renters believe they will never own their own home

The Israeli military seizes control of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt amid talks of a cease-fire. Israel Defense Force

Israel takes control of Rafah border crossing amid cease-fire talks

After billionaire Jeff Bezos invested millions of dollars into the lab-grown meat industry, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R, signed a ban on it. AP Images

Florida ban on lab-grown meat comes after Bezos invests millions in industry

The singers Jelly Roll and Pink are two of the musicians involved in the latest trademark cases hitting the music industry. Getty Images

Take note: Jelly Roll, Pink among music industry’s latest trademark cases 

NASA astronauts will pilot Boeing's Starliner on its maiden crewed mission to the International Space Station. Getty Images

Boeing Starliner looks for successful launch after years of delay

The Israeli military sends a message to those living in parts of the Gaza border town of Rafah to "evacuate immediately." Getty Images

Israeli military calls for people in parts of Rafah to ‘evacuate immediately’

The island county of San Juan in Washington state is encouraged by what it has seen after switching some employees to a 32-hour workweek. Getty Images

Work 5 days a week? This US county is seeing success with 32-hour workweeks

Peloton has announced that its CEO Barry McCarthy is stepping down amid plans to reduce its workforce by 15%, which equates to about 400 jobs. This development marks the fifth round of layoffs since 2021 for the fitness company. Getty Images

Peloton to cut 15% of workforce as CEO steps down

President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the White House Thursday, May 2, concerning the ongoing pro-Palestinian protests that have led to more than 2,000 arrests across American college campuses in the past two weeks. Biden emphasized that the events challenge two core American principles: the right to free speech and the rule of law, asserting that both must be upheld. Reuters

Biden says ‘violent protest is not protected’ in speech on campus unrest

Universal Music Group artists like Taylor Swift and Drake will return to TikTok following a deal addressing compensation and AI use. Getty Images

Universal, TikTok strike new deal to end feud that kept Taylor Swift off the platform