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A group of billionaires privately pressed NYC Mayor Eric Adams to break up campus protests at Columbia University. Straight Arrow News

Billionaires discuss how to shut down Columbia protests in group chat: Report

A pair of bipartisan congressional members have introduced legislation that could halt regulators from mandating finger detection technology in table saws. Getty Images

Saw stop: Reps. introduce bill to derail rule that aims to prevent amputations

McDonald's introduces the Grandma McFlurry to win back customers amid rising prices and plans for a $5 value meal. Getty Images

McDonald’s unveils Grandma McFlurry as company looks to win back customers

The first shipment of humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza to use the United States’ newly built pier made its way into the territory. Reuters

Humanitarian aid begins entering Gaza via US-built pier

Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to China as he looks to strengthen ties between the two countries. Reuters

Putin meets with Xi in China as leaders look to strengthen ties

The Fed vows to keep interest rates restrictive until inflation goes down. But what's left of inflation is largely out of the Fed's control. Getty Images

How much sway does Fed’s interest rate policy have over residual inflation?

The U.S. Justice Department has found that Boeing violated a settlement that allowed the company to avoid criminal prosecution following two deadly crashes involving its 737 MAX aircraft in 2018 and 2019. Boeing failed to implement changes to prevent violations of federal anti-fraud laws, a condition of the 2021 settlement. Getty Images

Boeing faces potential prosecution over 737 Max crashes

TikTok users and the company sue the U.S. government over a law forcing a sale or ban, citing free speech rights. Getty Images

TikTok users sue federal government over law that could ban app

The U.S. will send $1 billion in weapons to Israel. There are new details on a crash in Florida that killed eight migrant farmworkers. Getty Images

Biden administration plans $1 billion weapons deal with Israel

Red Lobster is closing 48 restaurants across 20 states. The move comes as the chain is reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy protection. Getty Images

Red Lobster shutters 48 stores across 27 states amid uncertain future

Both Biden and Trump believe raising tariffs on China is a winning move, especially in battleground states. But is it good for everyone?

Tariffs 101: Is raising tariffs on China a win for Americans?

Michael Cohen, the one-time lawyer for Donald Trump, took the stand in the former president’s criminal trial. Reuters

Cohen testifies Trump said ‘just do it’ about payment to Daniels

U.S. airlines are suing the Transportation Department over a new disclosure rule for checked bags, seat selection, flight changes and more. Getty Images

Airlines sue Biden Administration over new fee disclosure rule

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

Liberal Democrats are going after President Biden for his approach to Israel’s incursion into Rafah, accusing the president of caving on his “red line” warning to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to storm into the city for fear of outsized civilian casualties. 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