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See the Devil Comet While It Lasts

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A comet that once sported the appearance of demonic horns is brightest in the sky this week—giving people the chance to spot it with their naked eye.

He Dominated College Football. Can He Defy History in the NFL?

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Brock Bowers led Georgia to two national championships. But NFL teams might be skittish about drafting him high for one simple reason: he’s a tight end.

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Senate Pushes Ukraine, Israel Aid Closer to Finish Line

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The chamber is expected to advance a $95 billion foreign aid proposal that would send weapons to Ukrainian soldiers and fortify Israel’s missile defense systems.

Biden Pulls Ahead in Small-Dollar Fundraising

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The president says another Trump term poses a threat to democracy and freedoms. That message has helped Biden bring in more than $89 million from small-dollar donors for the 2024 election.

U.S. Natural Gas Futures Held Back By Storage Concerns

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U.S. natural gas futures were lower on prospects of the storage surplus increasing.

Kuehne + Nagel Says Shipping Demand Remains Subdued Despite Slight Volume Uptick

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The global freight forwarder stepped up cost-efficiency measures in the first quarter as the industry faces headwinds from the Ukraine war and Red Sea tensions.

Russian Court Rejects WSJ Reporter's Appeal Against Detention

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The decision on Evan Gershkovich’s appeal follows remarks by Russian officials that Moscow and Washington have used a confidential channel to discuss prisoner exchanges.

Trump Poised to Score $1.3 Billion Truth Social Windfall

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Donald Trump’s social-media stock is nearing a milestone, securing the former president a stock grant worth a fresh $1.3 billion.

John Lithgow on Landing a 4.0 GPA and Making His Own Way

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The “Art Happens Here” and “3rd Rock” actor on his theater family, attending Harvard and his famous baby-sitter.

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Columbia University Moves to Hybrid Classes as Pro-Palestinian Protests Grow

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Students at several other universities including Berkeley, Harvard, and NYU have followed Columbia’s lead this week and staged their own campus protests.

World Primed for More Balanced Growth as U.S. Cools, Peers Pick Up Pace

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Activity in the U.S. private sector slowed in April amid signs of a pickup in other leading economies, a sign that global growth is set to be more broadly balanced this year.

Columbia University Moves to Hybrid Classes as Pro-Palestinian Protests Escalate

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Students at several other universities including Berkeley, Harvard, and NYU have followed Columbia’s lead this week and staged their own campus protests.

S&P 500 Climbs With Tesla Earnings in the Spotlight

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Stocks were making gains after a slew of household names released earnings.

A Health Question for Women About to Undergo Hysterectomies

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More doctors are saying removing ovaries increases risk of heart disease, stroke and dementia.

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Dollar Expected to Remain Strong

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The dollar was weaker against major currencies and the WSJ Dollar Index was slightly lower.

'Challengers' Is the Sexiest Movie of the Year. He's Why.

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Josh O’Connor was best known for playing an uptight Prince Charles in “The Crown.” Then Zendaya asked him to tennis.

AI Developers Agree to New Safety Measures to Fight Child Exploitation

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OpenAI, Meta, Google and others say they will work to throttle the creation of sexualized images of children.

Taylor Swift Isn't a Tortured Poet

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But her new album draws on ideas about the connection between poetry and suffering that go back centuries.

They Were a Bad NBA Team. So the Knicks Became a College One.

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The New York Knicks have the Philadelphia 76ers on the ropes. They have a Philly-area university to thank for it.

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Israel Wants Hamas Out of Gaza but Even Rooting It From the North Hasn't Worked

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Eradicating the militant group from the enclave has proved an elusive goal for Israel, whose forces confront a resurgence in areas they had declared cleared.

Health Care Roundup: Market Talk

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Sandoz, Novo Nordisk and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector.

Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

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Verizon, DraftKings and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

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Eni, Sapura Energy and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

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HSBC and Standard Chartered and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk

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Mobico, Volvo and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector.

Country Music Is Riding High. Miranda Lambert Is in the Driver's Seat.

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The Stagecoach headliner reveals her new partnership with Universal Music Group and talks about her new label.

Starbucks Leads Business Opposition to Pro-Worker Labor Board

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The coffee chain is looking to the Supreme Court to limit the NLRB, as SpaceX, Amazon and others take swings in additional disputes.

The Role That Taught Judi Dench All About Passion

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Judi Dench reflects on performing theater’s greatest romance in an excerpt from ‘”Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent,” a book consisting of conversations with actor Brendan O’Hea.

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Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

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Hochschild Mining and Fresnillo and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.

BOE Chief Economist Pill Says Key Rate Cut Is Some Way Off

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A first cut in the Bank of England’s key interest rate remains some way off, its chief economist said.