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- Reuters
CANADA STOCKS-TSX hits record high as rate cut hopes fuel broader gains
Canada's main stock index hit a record high on Friday, boosted by healthcare stocks amid a broader rally, as the index was poised to end the week higher on renewed interest rate cut optimism. At 9:59 a.m. ET (13:59 GMT), the Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was up 62.5 points, or 0.28%, at 22,438.33. Materials shares gained 0.9%, pulled up by miners like IAMGOLD Corp that rose 6.5% as gold prices traded at over two-week highs.
- Associated Press
Two more tennis players banned over links to Belgian match-fixing syndicate
Two more low-ranking tennis players linked to a match-fixing syndicate in Belgium have been banned from the sport, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said Friday. Alejandro Crespo, a 34-year-old Bolivian, was banned for life and fined $250,000 for his “continuous pattern of corruption." Jorge Panta Herreros, a 28-year-old Peruvian, was suspended for three years and fined $10,000 after he was involved in fixing the result of two matches.
The TelegraphNHS will send fewer letters under Labour and save more than £200m, claims Wes Streeting
The NHS would send fewer letters under Labour amid concerns that Royal Mail delays are making patients miss appointments.
- Associated Press Finance
US consumer sentiment drops to 6-month low on inflation, unemployment fears
U.S. consumer sentiment fell sharply in May to the lowest level in six months as Americans cited stubbornly high inflation and interest rates, as well as fears that unemployment could rise. The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, released Friday in a preliminary version, dropped to 67.4 this month from a final reading of 77.2 in April. Federal Reserve officials have underscored this month that they will likely keep their benchmark interest rate at a 23-year high for as long as needed to get inflation back to their 2% target.
- The Independent
Nasa contractor warns against Boeing space launch due to the ‘risk of a disaster’
The warning comes two days after the space agency scrubbed the launch of the Starliner rocket
- Raleigh News and Observer
Duke basketball lands sought after veteran guard via transfer portal
Duke received a commitment from an experienced ball handler when a four-year starter from Tulane said he’ll play for the Blue Devils next season.
- PA Media: Money
Sunak insists confidence in economy is growing
The Prime Minister reiterated his view that the Government’s economic plan was working as he visited a healthcare technology facility in Oxfordshire.
- Reuters
US consumer sentiment slides to six-month low in May
The University of Michigan's preliminary reading on the overall index of consumer sentiment came in at 67.4 this month, compared to a final reading of 77.2 in April. "While consumers had been reserving judgment for the past few months, they now perceive negative developments on a number of dimensions," said Surveys of Consumers Director Joanne Hsu in a statement. "They expressed worries that inflation, unemployment and interest rates may all be moving in an unfavorable direction in the year ahead."
- Evening Standard
It’s not all in your head: are you being gaslit?
In love, we’re all open to falling foul of gaslighting. In her new book, professor of philosophy Kate Abramson tells us how to spot the signs
- Yahoo Finance Video
Consumer sentiment falls for May amid inflation woes: UMich
The University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index fell below preliminary estimates for May, sharing a print of 67.4 against expectations for 76.2 Catalysts' Seana Smith and Madison Mills examine the data and how it is being represented in consumer responses to prolonged inflation. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Catalysts. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.
- Evening Standard
What is Grok? X adds mischievous AI chatbot to its app and website
The bot behaves like an alien and is already joking with users about how to make cocaine
- BBC
Taylor Swift changes Eras tour setlist for Europe
The star kicks off the latest leg of her tour in Paris, adding new songs and cutting some favourites.
- HuffPost UK
Orlando Bloom Gets Candid About The 1 Film Of His He 'Blanked' From His Mind
"I didn’t want to do the movie. I didn’t want to play this character.”
- Local Journalism Initiative
New Northumberland wellness hub 'a beacon of hope and support for our young people': Port Hope mayor
With the May 2 announcement that a new youth wellness centre is coming to Port Hope, Olena Hankivsky ultimately hopes "we don't have any young person left behind" in Northumberland County when it comes to getting help with mental health and/or addiction challenges. The mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope shared with kawarthaNOW her thoughts around the province's launch of a Youth Wellness Hub (YWH) to serve Port Hope and surrounding areas. The Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) network aims t
- KMGH - Denver Scripps
KIA offering anti-theft software upgrade this weekend
KIA offering anti-theft software upgrade clinics this weekend in Broomfield
- People
Jennifer Connelly Says Getting into Acting as a Child 'Was My Mom's Idea': 'I Didn't Even Watch Movies'
Before getting her start in the acting world as a preteen, Connelly said, 'I never even did a school play'
- MMA Junkie
Stipe Miocic expects MSG return in November: ‘I don’t care about the title, I just want to fight Jon Jones’
Stipe Miocic will wait as long as he has to for the Jon Jones fight to happen.
- The Guardian
US Open winner Dominic Thiem to retire at end of 2024 season
Dominic Thiem, the 2020 men’s US Open champion, will retire at the end of the 2024 season at 31
- The State
Scattered and peppered: A new Waffle House is set to open in the Midlands. Here’s where
The ubiquitous Southern diner has been a favorite for locals and travelers for decades. Now it has a new location slated for the area.
- Miami Herald
Beloved TikToker announces her own death in her final ‘Get Ready With Me’ video
Dr. Kimberley Nix became a household name for thousands of people when she began sharing her cancer journey on social media.